Nintendo Cartridge Society (Nintendo Cartridge Society)
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| 15 Dec 2020 | Sephiroth in Smash (News from 12/15/20) | 01:03:00 | |
Patrick and Mark look to the heavens as Nintendo reveals the next fighter coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII. Plus, more announcements from The Game Awards, new games for SNES and NES Switch Online, and more. The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 25 Nov 2021 | Thanksgiving Menu w/ Nintendo Franchises | 00:55:55 | |
Patrick and Mark plan a Thanksgiving menu and then determine which Nintendo franchise best represents each Turkey Day staple. Happy Thanksgiving! | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | Pokemon Sleep Revealed (News from 7/11/23) | 00:58:15 | |
Patrick and Mark prepare to study their sleep styles as Pokemon Sleep nears release. Plus, details on Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC, impressions of Everybody 1-2 Switch!, and more. | |||
| 31 May 2022 | Record Pokemon Profits (News from 5/31/22) | 01:04:53 | |
Patrick and Mark reach for their umbrellas as The Pokemon Company makes it rain with a record year of profits. Plus, post-launch content for Mario Strikers: Battle League, behind the scenes of HD-2D, and more. The guys also talk about: FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 26 Feb 2019 | Reggie Retires (News from 2/26/19) | 00:50:04 | |
It’s the end of an era as Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime announces his retirement, and Patrick and Mark share fond memories of his tenure. Plus, rumors that Microsoft might be publishing some of their games on Switch, and bringing Game Pass with them! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050. | |||
| 30 May 2024 | June 2024 Nintendo Direct Predictions | 01:20:35 | |
Patrick and Mark are joined by special guests Matt Acevedo and Emily Rose Jacobson to predict everything that's going to be announced at the next Nintendo Direct. Standard million-dollar bet applies, of course. | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | Super Mario Bros. Wonder Development (News from 10/24/23) | 00:56:35 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Oct 2017 | Stardew Valley & Secret of Mana (News from 10/10/17) | 00:47:40 | |
Your Nintendo news for the week of 10/10/17! Stardew Valley got the jump on us, and now Patrick’s stuck in a crafting menu. Plus, a spooooky North American Splatfest, ARMS gets an update and a graphic novel, Mutant Mudds coming to the Switch eShop, and more!
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| 11 Oct 2018 | Predicting the Switch Revision | 00:41:39 | |
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on rumors of a new Switch. WHAT COULD THAT MEAN!? Patrick and Mark will just have to predict all of it with 100 degree percent certainty. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
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| 02 May 2024 | Backlogs: The Revenge | 01:05:44 | |
Prompted by a listener email, Patrick and Mark review their backlog of Nintendo Switch games and try to decide which ones they want to revisit in 2024. | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | Zelda Movie Announced (News from 11/14/23) | 01:18:57 | |
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. | |||
| 22 Mar 2018 | Nindies Showcase Spring 2018 | 00:42:01 | |
Nintendo showed off a bunch of new indie games coming to Switch later this year, and your totally cool, totally hip hosts definitely understand every single one of them. Without exception. Except: Reigns Kings and Queens. Oh, and Lumines Remastered. They don’t understand either of those.
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| 28 Jun 2018 | Mario Tennis Aces Review Discussion | 00:32:59 | |
Mario Tennis Aces is here! Can Patrick and Mark handle the punishment of the Adventure Mode? Is the game worth the $60 asking price? And just why is everyone maining Rosalina online?
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| 23 Nov 2017 | DOOM | 00:18:18 | |
It’s Thanksgiving, so Patrick and Mark are serving up extra helpings of Nintendo Cartridge Society! This week they’re releasing three mini-episodes, each one covering a different third-party game recently released on the Switch. This episode is all about DOOM. Check out the other two episodes about LA Noire and Skyrim, available now.
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| 03 Sep 2019 | PAX West 2019 Roundup (News from 9/3/2019) | 00:46:04 | |
Patrick and Mark roundup all of the Nintendo-related news out of PAX West 2019. Check out Teegan's SMM2 level at QWX-LNJ-8VF. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 09 Jul 2019 | Gigantimaxing in Pokemon Sword and Shield (News from 7/9/19) | 00:39:05 | |
This week, Patrick and Mark are no longer best friends with Dynamaxing in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Their new best friend is Gigantimaxing. Plus, leaks surrounding the upcoming Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios, and why we’re never getting another Pokemon Snap. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 05 May 2020 | Summer Game Fest (News from 5/5/20) | 01:11:37 | |
Patrick and Mark have their beach bods ready for Geoff Keighly's Summer Game Fest. Plus, rumors surround Nintendo's next Nintendo Direct, the origin of Friend Codes, and more. The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 27 Nov 2018 | Skyward Sword on Switch? (News from 11/27/18) | 00:40:54 | |
This week, Patrick and Mark root for the underdog! Plus, Aonuma maybe teases Skyward Sword for Switch, Smash Bros Ultimate is leaking everywhere (no spoilers here!), and Patrick promises to stop talking about The Messenger. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
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| 12 Mar 2019 | Labo VR (News from 3/12/19) | 01:02:42 | |
Patrick is joined by Greg Smith (DopeTown 3000) to raise questions about the Nintendo Labo VR set, to get excited about that cool new Mortal Kombat 11 story trailer, and to kindly ask Masahiro Sakurai to take better care of himself. Plus, Nintendo wants their mobile games to make less money? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050. | |||
| 17 Apr 2025 | The Nintendo Game Cage Match | 01:11:00 | |
Patrick and Mark pit randomly selected Nintendo games against each other in a no-rules, rapid-fire showdown to determine which game reigns supreme. Will logic prevail? Don't count on it! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Shiver Entertainment Acquired by Nintendo (News from 5/21/24) | 00:52:39 | |
Patrick and Mark bundle up with scarves and mittens as they discuss Nintendo's latest acquisition: Shiver Entertainment. Plus, Nintendo's new trend of Thursday game releases, Super Mario Land comes to Switch, and more. | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Favorite Nintendo Secrets | 00:51:07 | |
Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Nav-Com to celebrate 747 episodes by discussing their favorite Nintendo secrets. | |||
| 30 Oct 2018 | Super Smash Bros. Leak (News from 10/30/18) | 00:51:43 | |
There are new Smash Bros. Ultimate rumors, and Patrick and Mark sure are confused about why everyone seems so angry. Plus, the inevitable Resident Evil ports rain down, and the return of Guest Weather! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
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| 16 Jul 2024 | PREVIEW: NCS Arcade — The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap | 00:43:59 | |
Enjoy this special preview of the Patreon-exclusive series "NCS Arcade," wherein Patrick and Mark discuss games available on Nintendo Switch Online that they've never beaten before. In this episode, the guys talk about The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. To hear the entire conversation, plus more episodes, check out patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety. FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | Star Fox Armada Game Pitch (News from 2/7/23) | 00:51:25 | |
Patrick and Mark admire the puppet aesthetic as they discuss a Retro Studios pitch from 2013 for a new Star Fox game. Plus, Patrick's impressions of the Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line Demo, our first look at a new character in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and more. | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | February 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase | 01:06:29 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | Metroid's Greatest Hits | 00:54:35 | |
Patrick and Mark accept a mission to categorize the Metroid 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 get enough bounty hunting action. | |||
| 05 Jan 2021 | New Years Catch-up (News from 1/5/21) | 00:54:37 | |
Patrick and Mark catch up on all of the news they missed during their mini hiatus. Plus, their Nintendo Year in Review emails, a wild revelation about the NPCs in Breath of the Wild, and more. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 13 Jul 2021 | Super Mario 64 Sells For $1.56 Million (News from 7/13/21) | 00:44:30 | |
Not one but two video game auctions result in record breaking prices, leaving Patrick and Mark wishing they would have kept unopened copies of all of their games. Plus, Nintendo and Edible bring us another great moment in corporate synergy, additional thoughts on the Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and more. Check out the blindfold Super Mario 64 GDQ run here: https://youtu.be/rKnDj3wMNik The guys also talk about: | |||
| 07 Dec 2017 | Resident Evil Collection on Switch | 00:40:19 | |
Patrick and Mark once again enter a world of survival horror as they catch up with the two Resident Evil games they somehow missed out on: Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2. This is a series your hosts love, and a gameplay style similar to the action-packed RE4 and RE5. So do they love it?
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| 23 Sep 2021 | Direct Incoming (9/23/21) | 00:02:08 | |
Patrick and Mark will be back later today with their full analysis of the Nintendo Direct from September 23rd! | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | September 2022 Nintendo Direct | 01:17:58 | |
Patrick and Mark arm themselves with gardening hoes and detective swords to discuss the latest Nintendo Direct. | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 | Game & Watch Month Conclusion | 01:03:41 | |
Game & Watch Month concludes! Patrick and Mark fittingly bring their celebration of the Game & Watch to an end with an episode full of mini-topics. Which sitcom scenarios would make great Game & Watch titles? Which Game & Watch characters deserve a chance at a modern video game? All this and more! "Pancakes Pancakes" in Dreams: https://indreams.me/dream/mwECTCkRdDj | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo (News from 10/13/20) | 00:55:36 | |
Nintendo hosted a Treehouse Live stream giving us another look at Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and Patrick and Mark are freaking out. Plus, Nintendo Switch Online members can sample Overwatch for free, a ranking of the Universal Monsters, and more. Register to vote (and check your registration) at iwillvote.com! The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 27 Mar 2025 | March 2025 Nintendo Direct | 01:23:28 | |
Well, folks, that was a weird one! Patrick and Mark break down everything revealed in today’s Switch 1 Nintendo Direct, trying to make sense of it all. From the latest look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to Nintendo’s new Virtual Game Cards system and the debut of Nintendo Today!, the guys dive into all the surprises, oddities, and what it could mean for the future. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 30 Jul 2019 | Smash Ultimate Vers. 4.0 (News from 7/30/19) | 00:43:27 | |
Patrick and Mark discuss the latest major Super Smash Bros Ulimate update. Plus, Patrick’s been playing Fire Emblem Three Houses, and the guys have a real prize for the Donkey Kong 3 high score challenge. Play Isaac's level at GVP-GR6-31H and Jonathan's levels at 4RV-S12-KLF (the spin jump one) or JV0-83F-84G (the technical one, with shell jumps). -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | Tears of the Kingdom Final Trailer (News from 4/18/23) | 01:05:54 | |
Patrick and Mark leap from the sky with excitement after watching the final Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pre-release trailer. Plus, a new Nintendo fan event announced for North America, Kirby continues their complete and utter domination of Tetris 99 Maximus Cups, and more. | |||
| 14 May 2024 | Switch 2 Officially Acknowledged (News from 5/14/24) | 01:21:24 | |
Don't call it an "announcement," but Nintendo has finally acknowledged that a Switch successor will be revealed in the next year. Patrick and Mark dig into the details, exploring what Nintendo's comments might mean. Plus, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition revealed, Square Enix pledges more multiplatform support, and more. | |||
| 16 Feb 2021 | Introducing Nintendo Concierge (News from 2/16/21) | 01:11:46 | |
Nintendo is offering a new concierge service to help users get the most out of their Nintendo Switch experience, and Patrick and Mark try to figure out who it's for. Plus, the guys talk about Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, a Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE giveaway, and more. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 30 Sep 2021 | Mario Movie Casts Through the Ages | 01:03:04 | |
Patrick and Mark reach through Hollywood history to cast hypothetical Super Mario Bros. films with the brightest stars from every era. | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | Palworld Patent Infringement (News from 9/24/24) | 01:30:18 | |
Patrick is joined by special guest host Jeremy Schmidt (Video Games: A Comedy Show) to give their expert legal opinions on Nintendo's case against the developer of Palworld. Is the lawsuit a righteous defense against an IP thief or a crass show of power from a titan in the industry? And more imporantly: is it possible to even imply morality when it comes to the actions of corporations? | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | Nintendo Directs Are Missing (News from 7/7/20) | 00:58:55 | |
With comments from Nintendo's President that Nintendo Directs may not be around forever, Patrick and Mark speculate what that might mean for future reveals. Plus, Pokemon Go Fest 2020, EVO Online is cancelled, and more. The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | Metroid Fever (News from 11/16/21) | 01:05:03 | |
The first month of Metroid Dread sales are in and Patrick and Mark celebrate the success of the game by discussing where the series can go next. Plus, trying to figure out where the Switch is in its lifecycle, Patrick's impressions of the Zelda Game & Watch, and more. The guys also talk about: | |||
| 04 Jul 2017 | Bayonetta, Dragon Quest, and Steep Rumors (News from 7/4/17) | 00:53:46 | |
Your Nintendo news for the week of 7/4/17! Patrick and Mark sort through a handful of new Switch rumors - including Dragon Quest XI, Bayonetta and a Steep delay. Plus, the guys discuss Nintendo's fledgling online infrastructure, the difference between the Japanese and US game markets, and why investors shouldn’t be allowed to ask questions at shareholder meetings.
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| 09 Jan 2018 | Switch 3rd Party Support, Blossom Tales, Floor Kids (News from 1/9/18) | 00:44:08 | |
With rumors of a Nintendo Direct looming in the future, Patrick and Mark pick over the news stories from the past week in the calm before the storm. Plus, a listener question about DLC and the future of Super Mario Odyssey.
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| 29 Oct 2020 | Mario Month: Mario Memories | 01:01:42 | |
Mario Month concludes as Patrick and Mark and listeners share their fond (and occassionally not-so-fond) memories of Mario. Thanks to everyone who wrote in! Check your registration and make a voting plan at iwillvote.com! -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 20 Jun 2019 | Nintendo Characters Who Should Lose Their Jobs | 00:30:25 | |
With Animal Crossing's Mr. Resetti losing his job thanks to New Horizon's auto-save feature, Patrick and Mark discuss what other Nintendo characters deserve pink slips. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 27 Mar 2018 | Banjo-Kazooie in Smash (News from 3/27/18) | 00:44:34 | |
Xbox boss Phil Spencer is fine if Nintendo wants to put Banjo-Kazooie in Smash Bros, so Patrick and Mark speculate on what other Rare characters are worthy of inclusion. Plus, a listener question prompts discussion on the overcrowding of the eShop, and Super Mario Odyssey at the Kids’ Choice Awards.
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| 04 Mar 2025 | Pokemon Presents Round-Up (News from 3/4/25) | 01:01:18 | |
Patrick and Mark use "News." It's super effective! The guys round-up all of the announcements from last week's Pokemon Presents, including the reveal of Pokemon Champions and a release window for Pokemon Legends Z-A. The guys also talk about: Patrick's initial impressions of Ninja Five-O. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 22 Aug 2024 | Missing in Action: Nintendo’s Lost Games on Nintendo Switch Online | 01:16:59 | |
Patrick and Mark take stock of the Nintendo Switch Online classic game libraries, taking a close look at the first-party titles that are still missing in action. Which games deserve a spot, what does their absence mean, and how likely are we to see them added in the future? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 07 Dec 2021 | The Game Awards Preview (News from 12/7/21) | 00:53:22 | |
Ahead of The Game Awards later this week, Patrick and Mark revisit the history of Nintendo announcements at the show. Plus, Paper Mario is coming to Nintendo Switch Online, a trip to Lyons Classic Pinball, and more. The guys also talk about: | |||
| 16 Jan 2020 | Greatest Game of the Decade | 01:11:37 | |
Patrick and Mark discuss their favorite games of the last decade before definitively determining which one will be crowned the GGotD. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Shutting Down (News from 8/27/24) | 01:04:04 | |
Ahead of this morning's Indie World and Partner Showcase presentations, Patrick and Mark clear the decks by discussing the Nintendo news from the past week. The guys discuss Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp shutting down, Amazon promising to support the Switch 2, and more. Stay tuned for another episode later tonight, where they'll break down all the announcements from today's presentations! The guys also talk about: Clu Clu Land, in fact, being on Nintendo Switch Online. A listener's take on the Nintendo Museum. Patrick dips into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. Mark's early impressions of Splatoon 3 Side Order. Some cancelled Crash Bandicoot projects. Nintendo at PAX West and what it might mean for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom previews. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | New Hardware in 2024? (News from 8/1/23) | 01:08:48 | |
As rumors of new Nintendo hardware arriving in 2024 begin to heat up, Patrick and Mark discuss what a theoretical launch year could look like for the system. Plus, the guys play the Super Mario Oreo game, the developers of Picross speak, and more. | |||
| 15 Aug 2017 | The Nintendo World Championships return, a Metroid New 3DS, and Switch is the new Vita (News from 8/15/17) | 00:48:51 | |
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/15/17! Nintendo’s strange eShop release schedule strikes again as both Severed and the Rayman Legends Demo appear out of nowhere! Plus, chances are you’ll be able to find a Switch at GameStop this week, surprise new 3DS hardware, and the return of the Nintendo World Championships! | |||
| 25 Apr 2017 | Heather Anne Campbell | 01:36:21 | |
This week, Patrick and Mark are joined by Emmy nominated writer, actor, comedian, and gamer Heather Anne Campbell for a free-wheeling discussion of all things Nintendo. Plus, rumors of an SNES Classic Edition, a limited time Mario Kart 8 Deluxe promotion at Target, and how Over Top is not, in fact, “Over the Top” starring Sylvester Stallone. (Subscribe to AOK on YouTube!) | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | MK8D Booster Course Pass Wave 5 (News from 7/18/23) | 01:01:07 | |
Patrick and Mark drift (or is it dash?) into the new tracks and drivers in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 update. Plus, EA Sports FC 24 is announced for Switch, a Limited Run Games showcase, and more. | |||
| 25 Jun 2020 | Retro E3 Month - E3 2011 | 01:22:45 | |
Patrick and Mark conclude Retro E3 Month by looking back at NIntendo's E3 2011 presentation. Welcome to the world of Wii U! Check out the presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/p1JJPkd4Q28 -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | Royals of Nintendo | 01:07:52 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | August 2021 Pokemon Presents (News from 8/24/21) | 01:07:54 | |
Patrick and Mark have gotta catch all the latest Pokemon announcements from last week's Pokemon Presents. Plus, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is back on the radar, a deep dive into the recent record-breaking video game auctions, and more. | |||
| 16 Feb 2023 | Favorite Games from 5, 10, 20, and 30 Years Ago (2023 Version) | 00:49:36 | |
Patrick and Mark make like Mike Jones and tumble through time to discuss their favorite Nintendo games from 5, 10, 20, and 30 years ago. | |||
| 31 Oct 2019 | Spooky Game Levels w/ Emily Rose Jacobson | 00:55:28 | |
Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Emily Rose Jacobson to talk about spooky levels in Nintendo games. Happy Halloween! -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | Alarmo & Game Freak Hacked (News from 10/15/24) | 01:24:09 | |
What a week! What an alarm clock! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the Nintendo news from the week, including the reveal of Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo. Plus, Game Freak got hacked, a Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program, and more. | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | Bluetooth Audio Unlocked (News from 9/21/21) | 00:59:42 | |
Patrick and Mark wirelessly jack into the matrix as Nintendo unlocks the ability to use Bluetooth headsets with the Switch. Plus, a mysterious FCC filing, Patrick's thoughts on the new indie game TOEM, and more. The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 04 Sep 2020 | Mario 35th Anniversary Direct Bonus Episode | 00:50:16 | |
Patrick and Mark are back for a bonus episode to break down all of the announcements from Nintendo's Mario 35th Anniversary Direct! -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | New Dev Partners for Nintendo (News from 1/16/24) | 00:56:52 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Oct 2020 | Steve from Minecraft in Smash Bros (News from 10/6/20) | 00:57:28 | |
Minecraft is coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and Patrick and Mark pretend to know who Steve and Alex are. Plus, updates on the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Crown Tundra DLC, Patrick's still mad about missing out on those Mario pins, and more. Register to vote (or check your registration) at iwillvote.com! The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | What Happened with Bayonetta's Voice Actor (News from 10/25/22) | 01:07:51 | |
Patrick and Mark discuss the most recent updates on why Bayonetta's got a new voice in Bayonetta 3. Plus, the weather forecast calls for Resident Evil Cloud versions through the rest of the year, a double dose of Mario Party, and more. | |||
| 28 Mar 2017 | Splatoon 2 Testfire | 01:17:49 | |
Is that wind or a ghost? It’s the Splatoon 2 Testfire! Patrick and Mark discuss the news of the day, including some frustrating delays, before turning their attention to Nintendo’s unique method of demoing Splatoon 2. Is it a stress-test or just an excuse to get excited? (‘Cause we're excited.) | |||
| 30 Nov 2017 | Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp | 00:33:34 | |
Patrick and Mark can’t wait to record a podcast for you...but do you mind buying a new couch first? Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is here and ready to accept your Leaf Tickets. Join Patrick and Mark and check out their campsites: Patrick is 0720 6202 540 and Mark is 7517 9124 952.
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| 08 Nov 2016 | Not About The Election! | 02:08:08 | |
Patrick and Mark discuss the additions to Animal Crossing New Leaf, and (don’t worry) sneak in some Pokemon-related news, before relaying their experiences with the first 15 years of Nintendo hardware. Afterward, a reader-listener (listener-reader?) question prompts a serious discussion of Nintendo’s consistently conservative views on social issues. | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Loyalty Program Tune-Up: Gold Points No More! (News from 2/25/25) | 00:52:03 | |
Patrick and Mark—who absolutely always knew Nintendo's rewards program is called "Gold Points" (and not "Gold Coins")—break down the latest updates and clarifications to Nintendo's loyalty programs. Plus, a Pokémon Presents is on the horizon, Pokémon GO developer Niantic shifts focus away from gaming, and more! The guys also talk about: Mark takes a break from Pikmin Bloom thanks to its overzealous notifications. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 05 Jan 2023 | Ranking the Nintendo Console Controllers | 01:26:26 | |
This week, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the Nintendo console controllers. | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | LEGO Zelda Rumors (News 1/23/24) | 01:07:50 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Jul 2019 | Top 4 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Characters | 00:47:08 | |
Patrick and Mark pick the 4 best playable characters in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. Excelsior! -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 08 Oct 2019 | AlphaDream Bankruptcy (News from 10/8/19) | 00:41:52 | |
Pokemon Sword and Shield is coming out next month, and Patrick and Mark are excited to learn more details about the game. Plus, Mario and Luigi RPG developer AlphaDream declares bankruptcy, a major update for Super Mario Maker 2, and more. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | Kirby: Planet Robobot Coming to Switch? (News from 12/10/24) | 00:56:43 | |
It's rumor time! Patrick and Mark discuss rumors of Kirby: Planet Robobot being ported to Switch and the latest Switch 2 leaks. Plus, insights into the development of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, an update on Alarmo, and more.
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| 28 Nov 2023 | Jet Force Gemini on NSO (News from 11/28/23) | 01:03:55 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Aug 2018 | 8 Best RPGs | 00:53:28 | |
This week, Patrick and Mark attempt to create a definitive list of the best RPGs on Nintendo platforms *ever*. But will their spirits be broken by the enormity of the task? Or, like the heroes of the games they’re ranking, can they rally to snatch triumph out of the jaws of defeat? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
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| 18 Apr 2017 | "Nintendo Direct, Also Nintendo Fast" | 01:38:41 | |
Holy cow, there were a lot of announcements in last week’s Nintendo Direct and Patrick and Mark carry the yoke of breaking it all down! Plus, the untimely demise of the NES Classic Edition and the outrageous Breath of the Wild attach rate. And can anyone explain to these losers what Tumbleseed is and why they should care about it? That’s an honest question, btw, they genuinely can’t wrap their heads around it. | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | Thanksgiving with Nintendo Characters | 00:59:39 | |
With the holidays just around the corner, Patrick and Mark imagine Thanksgiving dinner scenarios from across the Nintendo universe. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | Fire Emblem Classes Explored w/ Nintendo Characters | 01:12:29 | |
Patrick and Mark explore the character classes of Fire Emblem Engage the only way they know how: picking Nintendo characters to represent each one. | |||
| 31 Aug 2023 | Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct | 00:44:42 | |
Patrick and Mark wake up early to discuss everything they learned in this morning's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct. | |||
| 11 Apr 2017 | Star Fox Zero - What Happened There? | 01:26:21 | |
In their ongoing quest to play Wii U games orphaned on the system, Patrick and Mark take a shot at Star Fox Zero (and point a gun-camera at Star Fox Guard). With sales of the franchise flagging, they ponder the future for Fox McCloud and his merry band of animal friends. Plus, a round-up of this week’s news and -- of course -- some Breath of the Wild talk. | |||
| 19 May 2020 | Paper Mario Switch (News from 5/19/20) | 01:08:39 | |
Hail to the king, baby! Nintendo announced Paper Mario: The Origami King for Switch, and Patrick and Mark are ready to bow down to their new overlord. Plus, speculation on the rest of Nintendo's 2020, EVO goes online, and more. The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | ABC's of Nintendo E3 Part 1 | 01:07:16 | |
Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo E3 presentations of the past with the ABC's of Nintendo E3 Part 1. | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | The Future of Bayonetta (News from 3/21/23) | 01:03:22 | |
Platinum Games and Nintendo are already thinking about the future of Bayonetta, and Patrick and Mark wonder what could be in store after Bayonetta Origins. Plus, Patrick's all the way in on Pikmin Bloom, a new theory on why some Wii U hardware is failing, and more. | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Our 433 Episode | 01:49:46 | |
Patrick and Mark commemorate the 433rd episode of the show with an entire episode dedicated 4'33" topics suggested by you! Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions, and to everyone for listening. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 01 Oct 2019 | Link’s Awakening Music (News from 10/1/19) | 00:47:52 | |
Patrick and Mark listen to some of the work in progress music tracks from the Link’s Awakening remake. Plus, a new Brain Age game for Japan and a new Pokemon anime. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 10 Jul 2018 | Pocket Rumble & Fire Emblem Heroes’ “Sketchy Summer” (News from 7/10/18) | 00:50:16 | |
Fire Emblem Heroes is launching a new Summer event and it’s...kind of gross? Plus, Patrick’s been playing Pocket Rumble, a fun new feature in WarioWare Gold, and more! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
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| 07 Mar 2019 | Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | 00:43:05 | |
Patrick and Mark aren’t sure they understand the story behind Zelda II, and honestly, without Patrick playing this game backwards and forwards as kid, they’d be pretty much lost here. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050. | |||
| 08 Oct 2020 | Ranking the Super Mario 64 Worlds | 01:21:02 | |
Mario Month continues as Patrick and Mark definitively rank the worlds of Super Mario 64. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | ABC's of NES Part 1 | 01:25:34 | |
It's Hot NES Summer! Patrick and Mark celebrate the release of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition with Part 1 of the ABC's of NES. | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | Zelda Takes a Swordfighter Form (News from 9/3/24) | 00:59:29 | |
With less than a month to go before its release, Nintendo continues to reveal new details about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, including a new Swordfighter form. Plus, Patrick and Mark's early impressions of Emio - the Smiling Man, developer NDCube rebrands as Nintendo Cube, and more. The guys also talk about:
Additional details on Echoes of Wisdom, including its Hero Mode. Miyamoto's "strong feelings" for Star Fox. Nintendo of Europe's new president. After being delayed from April, Level 5's Vision 2024 showcase has a new date. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH | |||
| 14 Dec 2017 | Super Smash Bros. Roster Up-Date | 00:51:19 | |
Patrick and Mark previously drafted all-new Super Smash Bros. rosters from characters that have never appeared in the series before. But what about all the veterans? Mario’s gotta have Cappy now, right? Link has to have Magnesis, or he’s just not Link anymore! Your hosts go through the Smash 4 roster, character by character, and discuss how they have to be changed for 2018. Oh, and let’s cut like 80% of these Fire Emblem dudes.
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| 28 Mar 2023 | 3DS & Wii U eShops Officially Close (News from 3/28/23) | 00:46:38 | |
Patrick and Mark talk about their last minute pickups as the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops officially close. Plus, the mysterious physiology of Kirby explored, Ubisoft drops out of E3 2023, and more. | |||
| 25 Aug 2022 | Console 6th Years | 01:14:39 | |
Amid the Nintendo Switch's sixth year of release, Patrick and Mark pick games from the sixth years of past Nintendo hardware and consider what they say about the consoles, the video game industry at the time, and themselves. | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | Min Min Springs Into Battle (News from 6/23/20) | 01:01:31 | |
Patrick and Mark broadcast from their tastefully appointed apartments to discuss the reveal of Min Min from ARMS for Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Plus, a new Pokemon Snap, the reveal of a Kingdom Hearts spin-off for Switch, and more. The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 09 Mar 2021 | More Switch Revision Rumors (News from 3/9/21) | 01:09:32 | |
There are yet more reports of an upgraded Switch on the way soon, and Patrick and Mark try to figure out how it fits into Nintendo's plans. Plus, Pyra/Mythra in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zelda's 35th anniversary, and more. The guys also talk about: -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||
| 17 Sep 2020 | Dream Nintendo Musou Games | 00:52:20 | |
Patrick and Mark have musou games on the the mind after the announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, so this week they're dreaming up other Nintendo franchises they'd like to see get the "Warriors" game treatment. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH -- SHOW INFORMATION | |||