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Nintendo Cartridge Society
Join lifelong Nintendo fans Patrick and Mark twice a week for a light-hearted podcast exploring the world of Nintendo. From the latest news and rumors, deep dives into games both classic and new, to arguing over who is the best Kong, nothing is off limits when discussing the house that Mario built.
Episodes
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E3 2021 Predictions w/ Conner McCabe
Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Conner McCabe to predict Nintendo's E3 2021. Brace yourself for an unprecedented three-person Million Dollar Bet…
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E3 Rumors (News from 5/25/21)
Patrick and Mark dive into the deep waters of Nintendo rumors as the E3 hype machine whirs into gear. Plus, a new Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword amiibo, new…
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Top 10 Nintendo Spaceships
Patrick and Mark blast off and definitively rank the top 10 Nintendo spaceships. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 --…
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Project Piplup (News from 5/18/21)
Patrick and Mark share the good word of Project Piplup, the Pokemon Company's latest scheme to dominate the world with lovable Pokemon. Plus, the guys share…
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Casting Nintendo Characters as the Great Detectives w/ Ryan Mogge
To celebrate the release of the Famicom Detective Club games, Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Ryan Mogge to cast the great detectives of…
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Game Builder Garage! (News from 5/11/21)
Patrick and Mark clean out the old LABO Garage to make room for the new Game Builder Garage. Plus, Nintendo's fiscal year results, additional E3 participants…
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Kid Icarus - What If?
Patrick and Mark thought they were finished with Kid Icarus Month, but Kid Icarus Month wasn't finished with them. This week, the guys speculate on what could…
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Super Mario Party Online Update (News from 5/4/21)
Patrick and Mark finally make themselves presentable using the new wig and makeup features in the Miitopia demo. Plus, Patrick's been playing New Pokemon Snap…
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Kid Icarus Month - Kid Icarus: Uprising
Patrick and Mark bring Kid Icarus month to an end with 2012's Kid Icarus: Uprising for the Nintendo 3DS. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137…
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LEGO Luigi (News from 4/27/21)
Patrick and Mark question the physiology of Goombas and pray for Mario's sanity with the official reveal of the LEGO Luigi Starter Kit. Plus, The Great Ace…
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Kid Icarus Month - Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Kid Icarus month continues as Patrick and Mark battle their way to The Sky Palace once again in 1991's Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters for the Game Boy. Play…
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Earthblade Revealed (News from 4/20/21)
Patrick and Mark turn down the lights, open a bottle of wine, and enjoy the "vibe reveal" of Earthblade, the new game from Celeste developer Extremely OK…
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Indie World Showcase April 2021
Patrick and Mark interrupt your regularly scheduled Kid Icarus Month to run down all of the announcements from yesterday's surprise Indie World Showcase. Kid…
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Pac-Man 99 (News from 4/13/21)
Nintendo dropped Pac-Man 99 last week, to the surprise and delight of Patrick and Mark. Plus, official details are beginning to emerge for E3 2021, the guys…
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Kid Icarus Month - Kid Icarus (NES)
It's Kid Icarus Month! Patrick and Mark get this Angel Land party started with 1987's Kid Icarus for the Nintendo Entertainment System (and its 2012 3DS…
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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Delayed (News from 4/6/21)
Patrick and Mark hurl themselves into the void of space rather than face the truth that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been delayed once again. Plus, a…
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Favorite Nintendo Idiots w/ Greg Smith
Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Greg Smith to celebrate April Fools' Day and their favorite Nintendo idiots. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH…
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Last Chance for Super Mario 3D All-Stars (News from 3/30/21)
This week, Patrick and Mark spend a surprising amount of time discussing the latest trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Plus, Mario's 35 Anniversary…
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Hopes and Predictions for Mario
With the Mario 35th Anniversary Celebration coming to a close, Patrick and Mark share some hopes and predictions for what the next Mario platformer has in…
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Super Nintendo World Grand Opening (News from 3/23/21)
Patrick and Mark join in the shouts of "We Are Mario!" as Super Nintendo World officially opens at Universal Studios Japan. Plus, a new Pikmin mobile game from…
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Best Nintendo Franchise Entry Points
With so many games in Nintendo's storied franchises, Patrick and Mark try to find the best entry points for players who are just getting started. -- SHOW…
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ARMS Graphic Novel Cancelled (News from 3/16/21)
Patrick and Mark use their extendable arms for some socially distanced hugs in the wake of the ARMS graphic novel’s cancellation. Plus, a Square Enix stream…
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The Pokemon Snap Treatment w/ Matt Acevedo
Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Matt Acevedo to pitch games and franchises that deserve the Pokemon Snap treatment. -- FRIEND US ON…
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More Switch Revision Rumors (News from 3/9/21)
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…
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MarioVision
In anticipiation of the WandaVision finale, Patrick and Mark pitch a collection of TV shows starring Nintendo characters. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick…
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Pokemon Presents Feb 2021 (News from 3/2/21)
Last week's Pokemon Presents revealed a trio of new Pokemon games: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl for 2021 and Pokemon Legends: Arceus for…
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Backlogs (Revisited)
To help Patrick out of his gaming rut, Patrick and Mark run down all of Nintendo's first party games on Switch to figure out which games deserve a second look…
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Dinosaur Planet Discovered (News from 2/23/21)
A playable build of Rare's long-lost Nintendo 64 game Dinosaur Planet (which would eventually become Star Fox Adventures on the GameCube) has been discovered…
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February 2021 Nintendo Direct
Holy cow! A new Nintendo Direct! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the announcements from the jam-packed showcase. Featured games: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate…
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Introducing Nintendo Concierge (News from 2/16/21)
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…
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Our 433 Episode
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…
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Do We Still Need E3? (News from 2/9/21)
With word that E3 2021 might be going virtual, Patrick and Mark wonder if there's still a need for the venerable industry conference. Plus, a new Nintendo…
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Metroid Prime 4 Hopes & Dreams
It's been 2 years since Nintendo announced that Metroid Prime 4 was being rebooted, and Patrick and Mark celebrate the occassion by discussing the things they…
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Switch Outsells 3DS (News from 2/2/2021)
It's the party that happens every 3 months — Nintendo has released their latest quarterly financial results, and Patrick and Mark are ready to boogie down…
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ABC's of Nintendo Sports Part 2
Patrick and Mark go into overtime with part 2 of their ABC's of Nintendo sports. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 --…
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LEGO Star Wars Details (News from 1/26/21)
More details about LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga are revealed, and Patrick and Mark are ready for the jump to lightspeed. Plus, an early beta build of…
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ABC's of Nintendo Sports Part 1
This week, it's part 1 of Patrick and Mark celebrating the ABC's of the wide world of Nintendo sports. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark…
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Bowser's Fury Revealed (News from 1/19/21)
Patrick and Mark prepare for a trip to Lake Lapcat as Nintendo reveals full details of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Plus, New Pokemon Snap and other…
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Casting The Lord of the Rings w/ Nintendo Characters
Patrick and Mark cast The Lord of the Ring films with Nintendo characters. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW…
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Next Level Games Acquisiton (News from 1/12/21)
Patrick and Mark level up and discuss Nintendo's recently announced acquisition of Luigi's Mansion 3 developer Next Level Games. Plus, that time Microsoft…
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
Patrick and Mark discuss Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble after playing it for the first time on the SNES Switch Online. -- FRIEND US ON…
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New Years Catch-up (News from 1/5/21)
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…
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2021 Predictions
Patrick and Mark once again summon a coven of Psychic type Pokémon (plus some listener emails) to help them predict Nintendo's 2021. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH…
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Mortal Kombat (1995 film) w/ Colin J. Morris
Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Colin J. Morris to help them make sense of Mortal Kombat's 1995 film adaptation. Happy Holidays from…
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Indie World Showcase December 2020
Nintendo's December Indie World Showcase makes it clear that when you're in outer space, you can't trust anyone. Patrick and Mark try not to act sus while…
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Sephiroth in Smash (News from 12/15/20)
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…
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The Cartridge Awards
It's the biggest night in gaming! Patrick and Mark hand out awards to nominees across the Nintendo universe. Who will walk away with a prestigious Cartridge…
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25 Years of LEGO Games (News from 12/8/20)
LEGO celebrates 25 years of video games by edging in on Patrick and Mark's podcast turf. Plus, their impressions of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity so far…
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Time Traveling w/ Nintendo
Inspired by the conceit of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Patrick and Mark come up with potential games in other Nintendo franchises they'd like to see use…
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Super Nintendo World Opening Date (News from 12/1/20)
Super Nintendo World is opening soon at Universal Studios Japan, and Patrick and Mark pray for the day they can make a pilgrimage. Plus, Animal Crossing's…
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What We're Thankful For
Patrick and Mark each share the things they're thankful for from Nintendo this year. Happy Turkey Day from NCS! -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick…
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Neo: The World Ends With You (News from 11/24/20)
A new The World Ends With You game is revealed, and Patrick and Mark quickly figure out that, despite the name, it's not a crossover with The Matrix. Plus, the…
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Thanksgiving with Nintendo Characters
With the holidays just around the corner, Patrick and Mark imagine Thanksgiving dinner scenarios from across the Nintendo universe. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH…
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Capcom Hack (News from 11/17/20)
Patrick and Mark wonder if a game can really be "delayed" if it was never announced in the first place. Plus, Capcom is hit with a ransomware attack, Super…
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Next Gen Features
With a new console generation upon them, Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo's previous console generations and discuss the next gen features and…
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Switch Outsells NES (News from 11/10/20)
The Switch has outsold the NES, and Patrick and Mark speculate on how much higher it can go. Plus, an interview in the Washington Post with prolific Mario…
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Licensed Games
Licensed games get a bad rap, but there's a lot to love! From Star Wars to Ninja Turtles to hyper-specific 90's mascot platformers, Patrick and Mark discuss…
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October Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase (News from 11/3/20)
Patrick and Mark discuss all of the announcements from the final Partner Showcase of the year. Plus, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Halloween Event, some…
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Mario Month: Mario Memories
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!…
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Classic Fire Emblem on Switch (News from 10/27/20)
The original Fire Emblem is being released outside of Japan for the first time, and with a collector's edition that Patrick and Mark are going all Tex Avery…