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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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Metroid Prime 4 Delay (News from 1/29/19)
Metroid Prime 4 is getting rebooted, so Patrick and Mark discuss all of the news and rumors surrounding Nintendo’s surprise announcement. Plus, an indie…
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Celebrating the Nintendo 3DS
Ahead of its 8th anniversary next month, Patrick and Mark take an episode to sing the praises of the Nintendo 3DS. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is…
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Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal (News from 1/22/19)
NetherRealm Studios has revealed more about Mortal Kombat 11, but Patrick and Mark still have so many questions about the Switch version! Plus, an update to…
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NSMBU Deluxe and Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr’s Journey
Patrick and Mark discuss the latest Mario re-releases from the House of Mustache (just kidding, no one calls Nintendo that): New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe for…
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SNES Emulator on Switch (News from 1/15/19)
Nintendo dropped some surprising news last week, leading Patrick and Mark to speculate on if we’ll still see a Nintendo Direct soon. Plus, dataminers found a…
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Ranking Franchise Contributions to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with Matt Acevedo
With the help of listener input, Patrick, Mark, and special guest Matt Acevedo definitively determine which franchise makes the best contribution to Super…
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R.I.P. Bowsette (News from 1/8/19)
Patrick and Mark take control of the rumor mill and address reports that Nintendo will no longer be making consoles and leaked Smash Ultimate DLC characters…
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Favorite Games of 2018 & Reviewing Last Year’s Resolutions
Patrick and Mark reflect on the year that was, first by reviewing the gaming resolutions they made last year (and settling their $1 million wager!), and then…
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Persona 5R Speculation (News from 1/1/19)
Patrick and Mark spent the holidays playing so. many. games. Firewatch, Guacamelee! 2, Katamari Damacy, and more! Plus, speculation on Persona coming to…
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Super Mario Bros. Movie with Ryan Mogge: Part 2 of 2
The conclusion of our 2-part holiday epic! Patrick, Mark, and special guest Ryan Mogge have finished watching 1993’s live action Super Mario Bros. movie. Now…
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Super Mario Bros. Movie with Ryan Mogge: Part 1 of 2
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than by forcing your friends to endure a terrible movie? This episode, Patrick and Mark and returning guest…
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Putting the Mario Characters Into Tiers with Jen Kleinrock
Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian and podcaster Jen Kleinrock for the ultimate Mario character ranking! Who’s hot and who’s not? Why are the B-listers…
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Disney’s Game Licensing (News from 12/18/18)
Reggie’s comments about the genesis of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 on Switch have Patrick and Mark talking about Disney’s handling of their franchises’ game…
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review Discussion
This week, Patrick and Mark discuss the latest entry in Nintendo’s heavy hitting franchise. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is…
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The Game Awards (News from 12/11/18)
Last week’s Game Awards delivered new Mortal Kombat, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and Persona 5’s Joker as a playable character for Smash, but couldn’t deliver…
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Ranking the Super Mario Odyssey Kingdoms
Patrick and Mark definitively rank the kingdoms of Super Mario Odyssey. It’s gonna be broodal! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is…
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One Zelda Game Per Year (News from 12/4/18)
This week, Patrick and Mark discuss the rumor that Nintendo wants one Zelda game a year on Switch. Plus, hopes and dreams for the company’s Game Awards reveal…
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Smash-like Games
With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate just a few days away, Patrick and Mark discuss the many Smash-like games that have sprung up in the wake of Nintendo’s fighting…
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Skyward Sword on Switch? (News from 11/27/18)
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…
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Pokemon Let’s Go Review Discussion
It’s Thanksgiving in the US, and this year Patrick and Mark are thankful for the opportunity to review Pokemon Let’s Go (Eevee, but not Pikachu). Friend us on…
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Detective Pikachu Trailer (News from 11/20/18)
This week, Patrick and Mark are all about that Detective Pikachu trailer. Plus, Sony’s announcement that they’re skipping E3 2019 prompts a discussion on the…
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200th Episode Spectacular
To celebrate the show’s 200th episode, Patrick and Mark determine — definitively! — which of their definitive lists are still definitive and which should be…
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Prima Guides Shutting Down (News from 11/13/18)
This week, Patrick and Mark use Nintendo’s second quarter earnings report to discuss the company’s future in the eyes of new president Furukawa. Plus, they’re…
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Top 8 NES Games
This week, Patrick and Mark enlist the help of listeners to definitively determine the best 8 NES games of all time! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is…
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Super Smash Bros. Direct (News from 11/6/18)
Last week there were rumors, this week there was an actual Smash Bros. Direct. Can Patrick and Mark handle the excitement? Plus, the guys have been playing The…
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Super Smash Bros. Leak (News from 10/30/18)
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…
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Starlink: Battle for Atlas & Dark Souls Remastered
This week, Patrick and Mark discuss two recent third party Switch releases: Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Dark Souls Remastered. Friend us on Switch: Patrick…
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Spooky Zombie Mario (News from 10/23/18)
Patrick and Mark spin a spooky Halloween tale of… Mario’s murder? Plus, kinder rivals in Pokemon and speculation on what to expect from amiibo support in Smash…
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Zelda SP & Dream SP Games
With the release of The Legend of Zelda SP for NES Switch Online, Nintendo (potentially) opens the door to revisiting all kinds of retro games with playability…
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Diablo 3 Switch Bundle (News from 10/16/18)
Patrick and Mark summon the spirit of Gooigi to help them discuss the latest Switch special edition hardware conjured by Nintendo. Plus, Solomon’s Key, Mega…
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Predicting the Switch Revision
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…
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Mega Man 11 & Mega Man Movie (News from 10/9/18)
It’s a week full of Mega Man news! Patrick’s been playing Mega Man 11 and Mark has no hope for the recently announced Mega Man movie. Plus, the guys aren’t 100…
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Dragalia Lost Review Discussion
Patrick and Mark had almost zero interest in Dragalia Lost before release, but could it turn out to be their favorite Nintendo mobile game yet? (Yes, yes it…
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Meet Meltan! (News from 10/2/18)
The mysterious Pokemon from last week has a name, and Patrick and Mark wonder: is he a terminator? Plus, we of course talk about Bowsette. Friend us on Switch…
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NES Switch Online
With the release of Nintendo Switch Online, subscribers have access to a library of classic NES titles and Patrick and Mark *love* libraries of classic NES…
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Dragon Quest XI S (News from 9/25/18)
Let Patrick and Mark tell you a tale of worker exploitation and ethical consumption under capitalism. Plus, news from TGS and an uncharacteristic conversation…
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LABO Vehicle Kit
Patrick and Mark kick the tires of Nintendo’s third LABO kit, and guess what? LABO is still really great. Plus, a listener email leads the guys to discuss the…
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Nintendo Direct (News from 9/18/18)
This week, Patrick and Mark have no time to come up with a clever episode description! There’s so much Nintendo news they’ve got to jump right into it! Friend…
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Best Zelda NPC with Omar Najam
Patrick and Mark are joined by Omar Najam to definitively determine the best Legend of Zelda non-playable character… of all time! And big thanks to everyone…
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Cancelled Nintendo Direct (News from 9/11/18)
Nintendo rescheduled last week’s planned Nintendo Direct, but there’s still plenty of news for Patrick and Mark to discuss! If nothing else, the guys celebrate…
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Link’s Awakening & A Link Between Worlds
In the runup to next week’s epic Zelda NPC episode, Patrick and Mark have been playing through some handheld Zelda classics: Link’s Awakening DX and A Link…
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Dragalia Lost Direct (News from 9/4/18)
Nintendo did a full-on blow-out presentation of their forthcoming mobile RPG Dragalia Lost, and Patrick and Mark do. not. care. Plus, a Mario + Rabbids sales…
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Nindie Summer Showcase 2018
Nintendo’s latest indie game showcase makes clear the indie game deluge on Switch is not letting up anytime soon — and that local multiplayer is back in style…
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Shigeru Miyamoto at CEDEC (News from 8/28/18)
Nintendo icon Shigeru Miyamoto shares thoughts on his creative process, and Patrick and Mark can totally relate in their own dumb way. Plus, the Smash Bros…
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Summer Games with Minhdzuy Khorami
With autumn fast approaching, Patrick and Mark are joined by their friend, writer Minhdzuy Khorami, to talk about the games of summer...whatever that means!…
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Diablo 3 Coming to Switch (News from 8/21/18)
After teasing it back in March, Blizzard finally revealed Diablo 3 coming to Switch later this year, and Patrick and Mark are hyped! Plus, a surprise…
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Predicting the Final 3DS Game
You just know Nintendo has one final blockbuster release in the chamber for the 3DS, and this week, Patrick and Mark try to predict just what that game could…
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Nintendo Hardware Milestone (News from 8/14/18)
Nintendo has hit a new milestone for hardware sales, and this week, Patrick and Mark try to puzzle out just how many Virtual Boys that is. Plus, a few crumbs…
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Smash Bros Ultimate Direct 8/8/18
Nintendo continues to reveal more about Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and as the features pile up Patrick and Mark begin to wonder if this game is Sakurai’s Luke…
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Zelda Timeline (News from 8/7/18)
The great Zelda Timeline debate rages on, and Patrick and Mark are caught in the crossfire as Nintendo bravely plants BotW at the end of...some version of the…
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8 Best RPGs
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…
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LABO Vehicle Kit (News from 7/31/18)
Start your engines! Nintendo has a new LABO kit coming this fall, and Patrick and Mark can’t wait. Plus, the guys have been playing for Octopath Traveler and…
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Dancing Games with Rachel Chapman
This week, the guys are joined by Rachel Chapman, co-host of the Inside the Disney Vault podcast, to talk about dancing games. So put on your red shoes and…
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Tingle Horror Game & Mega Man 11 (News from 7/24/18)
Patrick and Mark huddle close to discuss what could have been the spookiest Nintendo game ever. Plus, Link’s blue tunic’s coming to everything and a new Mega…
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Octopath Traveler Impressions
Octopath Traveler is out…and Patrick and Mark *are* talking about it today. Does Square-Enix’s throwback RPG scratch that 16-bit itch? Friend us on Switch…
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Octopath Traveler Shortages & Smash Amiibo (News from 7/17/18)
Octopath Traveler is out, and Patrick and Mark aren’t talking about it today - come back Thursday :). Plus, more Sonic Mania and more amiibo. Friend us on…
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Toad’s New Job
As Captain Toad is coming to two new platforms tomorrow, Patrick and Mark thought it’d be fun to pitch other occupations for Toad to have, and the games that…
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Pocket Rumble & Fire Emblem Heroes’ “Sketchy Summer” (News from 7/10/18)
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…
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Ranking the Worlds of Super Mario Bros. 3
This week, Patrick and Mark *definitively* rank the 8 worlds of Super Mario Bros. 3. 28 years of playing have prepared them for this moment. Friend us on…
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3DS & Amiibo (News from 7/3/18)
As promised (last week), our Switch friend codes: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050. Plus, the future of the 3DS, some amiibo news…