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Two Nintendo Directs not only in one week, but BACK TO BACK?! Yes, that is the reality we are living in here in September 2026. For this episode, the crew, this time joined by Genki as well as Will from Raccoon City Cinema, talk all things Nintendo Direct. The show kicks off with thoughts on The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct from September 8, 2026 followed by some discussion on the regular Nintendo Direct from September 9. With Tokyo Game Show 2026 JUST around the corner, the crew also give you a preview of TGS 2026 letting you know what games you should be excited to hear about from the show floor. After all of that, Ty shares some of his Anime Trash before closing out the show.

Be sure to follow Will and Genki at the links below!
Will | Raccoon City Cinema YouTube
Genki | Genki_JPN on Twitter | Genki_Gamer on YouTube

Audio Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:29 Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct (Sep. 8, 2026)
00:26:27 Nintendo Direct Reap (Sep. 9, 2026)
01:08:21 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com
01:10:20 TGS 2026 Preview
01:25:05 Outro

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The guys are back after a long summer break and are here to talk about what they’ve been up to and what you can look forward to in the coming weeks! To kick things off, the guys share some thoughts on Madden NFL 27 on Switch 2, more Marvel TOKON, the unraveling of the mystery of the “Bucket Mouse” from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and more. After a quick break, it’s time for a small snippet of news led by the latest Game Trial in Japan. This is followed up by some great feedback and insights from you before moving into Anime Trash with Ty.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:33 Danny - Madden NFL 27 (Switch 2)
00:13:02 Ty - 2XKO & Zarigani Ichibu
00:38:00 JC - Splatoon Raiders
00:48:20 JC - The Bucket Mouse Explained
01:04:57 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com
01:06:37 JAPANews - August Game Trial for Japan & Others
01:14:25 Feedback
01:26:02 Outro

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There has been ample time to raid and splat, and the boys are back to talk about the good times and games of summer. Kicking off the show, the crew talks about Splatoon Raiders, Resident Evil amiibo, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, some summer adventures and more. After a short break, it’s time for the news which has a healthy dose of Nintendo Classics and a dab of Tetris 99 among other things. The guys get to some feedback from you before diving into the Anime Trash with Ty after which they close out the show.

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:53 JC - Splatoon Raiders
00:29:22 Ty - Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls
00:51:30 Danny - Biohazard Requiem Amiibo
00:58:08 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com
01:00:05 JAPANews - August 2026 Virtual Boy Update
01:05:56 JAPANews - August 2026 GameCube Update
01:13:57 JAPANews - Tetris 99 x Splatoon Raiders & More
01:18:49 Feedback
01:24:21 Outro

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The long, hot dog days of summer are officially here in Japan, and outside of sweating buckets, the crew has also been playing some awesome games and are here to tell you all about them. Kicking things off, the boys discuss Rhythm Heaven Groove, some fighting games, some Star Fox follow up, the World Cup, bees and more. After a quick break, it’s time for the news featuring the latest Nintendo Classics update and a tidbit about Alarmo. This is followed by some awesome feedback from you and Anime Trash before closing out the show.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:13 Danny - Rhythm Heave Groove
00:14:16 Ty - Fighting Game Collection
00:30:14 JC - Star Fox & World Cup
00:50:16 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com
00:52:41 JAPANews - July 2026 Nintendo Classics Update
00:58:10 JAPANews - Alarmo Update & More
01:02:59 Feedback
01:05:57 Outro

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The games just keep on coming and the guys are here to talk about, well, not ALL of them, but at least some really good ones. Kicking off the show with New Business, the boys give their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Fox as well as the laid back “idle gameplay” of Idle Devils. After a quick break, the crew dives into the news touching on the summer 2026 Nintendo/Baskin Robbins campaign in Japan, the Splatoon Raiders Direct and much more. After some awesome feedback from you, Ty shares some trash before the guys close out the show.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:00 Danny & JC - Star Fox (2026)
00:28:01 Ty - Idle Devils
00:46:47 Now Playing at TheFamicast.com
00:48:55 JAPANews - Summer 2026 Baskin Robbins Japan x Animal Crossing
00:51:06 JAPANews - Mario Kart World 1.7.0 Update & Upcoming Games
00:56:39 JAPANews - Splatoon Raiders Direct Recap
01:12:11 Feedback
01:17:05 Outro

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