This episode is on time, but the news is all about delays! Patrick and Mark discuss delays to the Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, a Level-5 presentation, and more. Plus, Patrick finished Princess Peach: Showtime!, so the guys really go to town discussing their experiences with the game. The guys als…

Patrick and Mark recap all of the announcements from yesterday's Indie World Showcase, and wonder what it even means for a game to be considered "indie." Games discussed include: Little Kitty, Big City Yars Rising Refind Self: The Personality Test Game Sticky Business ANTONBLAST Valley Peaks Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Europa Teenage Mutant Ninja Tu…

Patrick and Mark speculate on what Nintendo bowing out of Gamescom this August might mean. Plus, Nintendo continues their legal manuevers against Switch emulators, major updates for Pokemon GO, and more. The guys also talk about: Nintendo at GDC — Tunes of the Kingdom: Evolving Physics and Sounds for Tears of the Kingdom (https://gdcvault.com/play/…

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Nav-Com to celebrate 747 episodes by discussing their favorite Nintendo secrets. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo ends online play support for Wii U and 3DS, and Patrick and Mark pay their respects with a 21 Splattershot salute. Plus, a new trailer for Endless Ocean: Luminous, speculation about whether Visions of Mana makes it to the next Nintendo hardware, and more. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Princess Peach: Showtime! Pentiment U…

Patrick and Mark definitively rank the transformations in Princess Peach: Showtime! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Please return to your seats, Patrick and Mark are sharing their impressions of Princess Peach: Showtime! Plus, changes at Nintendo of America's testing department, Team 0% beats every level in Super Mario Maker, and more. The guys also talk about: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth F-Zero 99 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Super Mario Run Tetris 99 SUPPORT US …

It's a crossover episode for the ages: Patrick and Mark join Jeremy Schmidt on "Video Games: A Comedy Show" with special guests Conner McCabe, Adrian Holmes, and Greg Smith. The gang embarks on a mission to introduce an alien species to the entire Nintendo games catalog. However, something goes terribly wrong. Content warning: adult language. SUPPO…

Inspired by Princess Peach: Showtime!, Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Ryan Mogge to figure out which Nintendo characters would belong in classic high school cliques. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050…

The name of the game this week is "updates," as Patrick and Mark discuss new content coming to Prince of Persia, a new co-op mode coming to Sea of Stars, and more. The guys also talk about: Disney Illusion Island Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble Summer Games Fest 2024 Monster Hunter Stories Super Mario Run SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ninten…

With Pentiment and Grounded arriving on Switch, Patrick and Mark discuss other Xbox games they'd like to see on Nintendo hardware. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark run down all of the announcements out of MAR10 Day, including a sequel to the Super Mario Bros. Movie, release dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, and more. The guys also talk about: Princess Peach Showtime Demo Disney Illusion Island Pentiment LEGO x Mario Kart SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www…

Patrick and Mark bring Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month to its epic conclusion by pitting the franchises against each other in the ultimate battle of Nintendo titans. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050…

Patrick and Mark mind their Pokemon P's and Q's when discussing the announcement of Pokemon Legends Z-A. Plus, a major Nintendo Switch emulator shuts down, a teaser for Mar10 Day, and more. The guys also talk about: Part Time UFO Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator Splatoon 3 Super Mario LEGO SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https:…

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month continues, and this week Patrick and Mark are talking about the big banana — the recently released Mario vs. Donkey Kong game for Nintendo Switch. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050…

Patrick and Mark finally feel peace as the Nintendo 3DS fulfills its potential as a home for Virtual Boy games, thanks to Red Viper, a new emulator. Plus, the latest Switch 2 rumors, a debate over how to refer to Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed, and more. The guys also talk about: Pocket Card Jockey Ride On Part Time UFO Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster…

Patrick and Mark interrupt their regularly scheduled Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month to discuss all of the news out of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. The guys talk about: Grounded Ender Magnolia Bloom in the Mist Arranger A Role-Puzzling Adventure Unicorn Overlord Monster Hunter Stories HD Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed Shin Megami T…

At the beginning of 2023, Patrick predicted that Nintendo wouldn't release new hardware until 2025...and he may be right? With new rumors pointing to the release of the Switch 2 early next year, plus Microsoft releasing games multiplatform, and Sony anticipating a soft year, Patrick and Mark spend the week trying to make sense of the video game lan…

It's week 3 of Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month, and as the remake of the series' first game is set to release on Switch, Patrick and Mark pitch other "Nintendo vs." games they'd like to see. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050…

Disney is teaming up with Epic Games, and it's only going to cost them $1.5 billion worth of V-Bucks. Plus, Patrick and Mark discuss the most recent Switch 2 rumors, Nintendo's latest sales updates, and more. The guys also talk about: Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Final Fantasy VII Remake: INTERmission Another Code: Recollection Jet Force G…

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month continues as Patrick and Mark compare tentpole games from each franchise across the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, and Nintendo Switch. The guys talk about: Super Mario World vs. Donkey Kong Country Super Mario 64 vs. Donkey Kong 64 Super Mario Wonder vs. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://…

It's been almost 1 year since the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, and Patrick and Mark wonder just how many clazones are appropriate to bring to an anniversary party. Plus, how an Xbox "business update event" could fit with the rumored February Nintendo Direct, the end of Tokyo RPG Factory, and more. The guys also ta…

Patrick and Mark kick off Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month with an overview of the series and how it fits into Nintendo history. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Square-Enix has a new strategy and Patrick and Mark wonder what it means for the viability of the venerable company. Plus, a new Nintendo Switch 2 rumor, an end date for Wii U and 3DS online play, and more. The guys also talk about: Another Code Recollection Princess Peach Showtime Splatoon 3 Side Order Nintendo Live concerts Celeste 64: Fragments …

Inspired by the recent release of Another Code: Recollection, Patrick and Mark discuss other Nintendo games that deserve a second chance on modern hardware. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark pay a visit to the Kokiri Forest to discuss rumors of a LEGO Zelda set coming later this year. Plus, impressions of Another Code: Recollection, games rumored for the Switch successor, and more. The guys also talk about: Shovel Knight: King of Cards - Joustus Pokemon Scarlet Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Palworld Persona 3 Re…

Patrick and Mark conclude their look back at Nintendo's first dual-screen handheld with Part 2 of the ABC's of the Nintendo DS. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Recent reports say Nintendo is on the hunt for new development partners, and Patrick and Mark consider what it could mean for the next Nintendo hardware. Plus, Golden Sun on NSO, Awesome Games Done Quick, and more. The guys also talk about: Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Amiibo Super Smash Bros Ultimate Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Splatoon 3 SU…

Patrick and Mark celebrate Nintendo's first dual-screen handheld with Part 1 of the ABC's of the Nintendo DS. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark discuss the latest rumors of Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch and what that could mean for Microsoft's strategy going forwarwd. Plus, an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto has the guys thinking about the next generation of Nintendo leaders, an update for Super Mario Run, and more. Read The Guardian's interview with Miyamoto: https…

Science is all well and good, but for 2024, Patrick and Mark are returning to the old ways as they peer into the murky waters of Nintendo's future and make predictions on what the year has in store for the House of Mario. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-…

After employing the scientific method last year to make hypotheses on Nintendo's 2023, Patrick and Mark are back in their lab coats to review their results and see if the year unfolded as they predicted. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050…

Patrick and Mark head to the Mushroom Kingdom to categorize the mainline Mario games into three distinct tiers: "Essential," must-play classics that define the series; "Next Steps," the games that invite players to explore further; and "Deep Cuts," games for fans who can't help but join in with a chant of "Mario! Mario! Mario!". SUPPORT US ON PATRE…

Patrick and Mark channel the Triforce of Wisdom as they categorize each mainline Zelda game into three distinct tiers: "Essential," must-play classics that define the series; "Next Steps," the games that invite players to explore further; and "Deep Cuts," games for fans who can't get enough Hyrule. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nin…

Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the fourth annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Best Zelda/Link Pairing, Best Dog in a Nintendo Game, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050…

Patrick and Mark imagine the ramifications of Wapeach being unleashed on the world as development art for the characters makes its way online. Plus, Xbox's plans for Game Pass, Decapolice delayed to 2024 (or beyond?), and more. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 Pikmin 4 Super Mario RPG Mario Tennis Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Profess…

Patrick and Mark defintiively rank the 24 Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo has announced Jet Force Gemini is coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Will the terrible box art keep Patrick and Mark away from the game forever? Plus, a logjam of Tetris 99 Maximus Cups to close out the year, Chill Season 2023 kicks off in Splatoon 3, and more. The guys also talk about: Super Mario RPG Pikmin 4 Bayonetta Kn…

Patrick and Mark invite their 16 new Animal Crossing friends over for Thanksgiving...and assign them a numerical value based on how much they enjoy their company. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050…

Patrick and Mark celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time by definitively ranking the ocarina songs in the game. Thanks to listener Jason for suggesting this topic! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050…

Nintendo announced that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is in development, and Patrick and Mark don't know how to feel! Plus, checking in on Nintendo's business strategy...which also contains a lot of discussion of the Legend of Zelda movie. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Final Fantasy VII Super Mario Bros Wonder Splato…

With the release of Booster Course Pass Wave 6 and the DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming to a close, Patrick and Mark take the opportunity to look back at all of the first party games with DLC on the Nintendo Switch. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112…

Patrick and Mark race into this week's Nintendo news including the release of Booster Course Pass Wave 6 for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Plus, Patrick's impressions of WarioWare: Move It!, interesting additions to Nintendo Switch Online, and more. The guys also talk about: Dragon Quest Monsters 2 Final Fantasy VII Super Mario Bros Wonder Devil World The M…

When a zombie outbreak interrupts their regularly scheduled news episode, Patrick and Mark and special guest Mikey McCollor draft teams of Nintendo characters to help them survive the world of the living dead. BEWARE: this is a scarier and more violent episode of the show than usual. We're taking Thursday off this week. See you next Tuesday! SUPPOR…

Patrick and Mark equip the "Deep Dive into a Game" badge to discuss anything and everything about Super Mario Bros. Wonder. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's a "Wowie Zowie" kind of week as Patrick and Mark discuss the "Ask a Developer" series for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Plus, the voice cast of the new game confirmed, an interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, and more. The guys also talk about: METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 Disney Dreamlight Valley Cozy Edition F-Ze…

In celebration of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the Mario designs. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The Analogue 3D is coming next year to provide a 4K Nintendo 64 experience, and Patrick and Mark wonder what that might mean for the future of retro console revivals. Plus, the new voice actor for Mario revealed, a mysterious Nintendo patent, and more. The guys also talk about: Disney Speedstorm Sea of Stars Super Mario Bros. Wonder Princess Peach:…

It's an episode fit for a prince! With Prince Florian of the Flower Kingdom set to become the next great Nintendo royal in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Patrick and Mark take the opportunity to discuss their favorite Nintendo royalty before assigning them some historical honorifics. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociet…

Patrick and Mark consider what will be lost when the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS lose online functionality early next April. Plus, a teaser for LEGO Animal Crossing, the next generation of Nintendo developers putting their stamp on Mario, and more. The guys also talk about: Disney Speedstorm Sea of Stars Batman Arkham Trilogy Super Mario Bros Wonder Sta…