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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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Mario Tennis Aces Review Discussion
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…
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Zelda Lore & Flip Grip (News from 6/26/18)
This week, Patrick and Mark take a break from playing demos to discuss the latest bit of Zelda lore revealed in the Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia. Plus, a new…
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What E3 Wasn’t — NCS Live!
Recorded live at the Impro Studio in Los Angeles! Patrick and Mark discuss what wasn’t at Nintendo’s E3 presentation this year, and how the rest of Nintendo’s…
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Fortnite Crossplay (News from 6/19/18)
Patrick and Mark are still recovering from E3, but that doesn’t mean they stopped playing games. Fortnite! Octo Expansion! Donkey Kong! Octopath Traveler! It’s…
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E3 2018 Reactions
It’s E3 2018! Did Nintendo deliver an E-three-rical? Patrick and Mark break down all of the news and surprises from Nintendo’s E3 Direct. ...Oh, and there’s a…
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Best Pokemon Starter
This week, Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian and Pokemon Master Oscar Montoya (Inside the Disney Vault) to determine — definitively — the best Pokemon…
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Pokemon Let’s Go! (News from 6/5/18)
This week, Patrick and Mark discuss all of the Poke-news that’s fit to Poke-print! Plus, E3 rumors, eShop updates, and the guys’ impressions of West of…
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
This week, Patrick and Mark play through Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, the new 8-bit Castlevania-clone out of Inti Creates. Later, a listener’s E3…
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Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers (News from 5/29/18)
Patrick can’t believe there was a full fledged, first party Nintendo game that came out last week that NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT. So he picked up Dillon’s…
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Dream “Demakes”
In the spirit of demakes like “Super Smash Land” and “Breath of the NES” — projects where the creators recreate modern games within the restrictions of retro…
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Resident Evil 7 Cloud Version (News from 5/22/18)
This week, Capcom earns cheers rather than jeers for taking a risk with a streaming-only version of Resident Evil 7. Plus, Patrick and Mark talk the demise of…
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E3 2018 Predictions
As Patrick and Mark begin to board the E3 Hype Train, they offer their best predictions of what Nintendo has planned for the big show. The stakes? One million…
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Retro’s Rumored Star Fox Racer (News from 5/15/18)
Is Retro about to do for the Star Fox franchise what they did for Metroid? Patrick and Mark weigh the past and future of Nintendo’s troubled franchise. Plus…
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole
In this mini-episode, Patrick and Mark discuss South Park: The Fractured But Whole, recently released on Switch. Check out today’s other episode where the guys…
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Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze on Switch
In this mini-episode, Patrick and Mark discuss the Switch version of Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. Check out today’s other episode where the guys…
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Nintendo Switch Online Revealed (News from 5/8/18)
As promised, it’s early May and Nintendo has released more information about the Nintendo Switch Online service launching this September. How excited are…
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Indie Developer Neil Sarkar
This week, Patrick and Mark are joined by indie game developer Neil Sarkar for a freewheeling discussion of indie game development and the impact of Nintendo…
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Nintendo’s E3 2018 Plans (News from 5/1/18)
E3 is only a few weeks away, and Patrick and Mark can’t contain their excitement! What does Nintendo have planned? And why are they announcing their online…
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Nintendo LABO
Maybe Patrick and Mark aren’t the target audience for LABO… and maybe that doesn’t matter at all! Your hosts built a car, a piano, and memories that will last…
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Dark Souls Delayed on Switch (News from 4/24/18)
Hello, Kitty Kruisers! This week, your hosts bemoan the delay of Dark Souls Remastered, celebrate the possibility of a new Wave Race game, and then…
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Choosing Games for a Game Boy Classic Edition
Patrick and Mark use listener suggestions to compile the definitive list of must-have games for a Game Boy Classic Edition.
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Sega Ages (News from 4/17/18)
Sega is bringing some of their classic games to Switch this summer, and Patrick and Mark fear what that might mean for the future of Virtual Console. Plus, the…
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Retro Revival Games
Indie games with retro sensibilities, games like Owlboy, Stardew Valley, and Shovel Knight, have never been more popular. Patrick and Mark take a look at some…
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Spyro on Switch? (News from 4/10/18)
SNK is celebrating its 40th anniversary by releasing a collection of games neither Patrick nor Mark have played! Plus, Mario Tennis Aces has a new character…
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Ranking the Kongs
What defines a Kong? Who are the Kongs? Is Donkey Kong an individual, a title, or a state of mind? Patrick and Mark dig into the convoluted Kong Family Tree…
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(Disappointing) Dragon Quest XI News (News from 4/3/18)
Details are finally emerging about Dragon Quest XI’s Western release, but it’s all bad news for Nintendo fans like Patrick and Mark. Plus, has Nintendo…
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Kirby Star Allies Review Discussion
Kirby Star Allies is out now on Switch, and Patrick and Mark had very different experiences playing Kirby’s first HD adventure.
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Banjo-Kazooie in Smash (News from 3/27/18)
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…
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Nindies Showcase Spring 2018
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…
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Sonic Mania Plus (News from 3/20/18)
It’s a good week for fans of VERY SPECIFIC THINGS. Do you know who Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel are? If so, then you’re probably excited…
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Rainy Day Games
It’s been raining in LA recently, and the gloomy weather has Patrick and Mark reaching for some favorite games to pass the time. From classic 16-bit RPG’s to…
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Nintendo Direct (News from 3/13/18)
WarioWare back from the dead! Undertale! South Park! Smash Bros. for Switch!!! Nintendo dropped a Nintendo Direct last week, and Patrick and Mark can’t believe…
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Ranking the Ocarina of Time Dungeons
Patrick and Mark definitively rank the dungeons in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! From Inside Jabu-Jabu’s Belly to the much-maligned Water Temple, the…
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Fear Effect Sedna & My Nintendo Rewards (News from 3/6/18)
This week, Patrick’s been playing Fear Effect Sedna, a new isometric stealth action game from Square-Enix, and Mark’s been snoozing his way through the Kirby…
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Best Smash Fighter with Richie Root
Patrick and Mark are joined by tabletop RPG designer Richie Root to determine the best Super Smash Bros. fighter of all time! It’ll take more than mere moxie…
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Luigi’s Balloon World & Smash on Switch (News from 2/27/18)
Happy Pokemon Day! Patrick and Mark are celebrating by playing Luigi’s Balloon World and speculating on the new Smash Brothers (which is totally coming out…
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Bayonetta 2 Review Discussion
This week, Patrick and Mark discuss Bayonetta 2, the fan favorite butt-kicking action game now on Switch. It’s been a couple years since either of your hosts…
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Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2 (News from 2/20/18)
Nintendo Labo continues to surprise and delight Patrick and Mark, as a steady stream of new trailers show off some innovative features - like scanning your…
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Weird Games with Greg Smith
This week, Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian Greg Smith to discuss the weirdest games they’ve ever played on Nintendo systems. Most are good! (Some are…
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Dandara & Pearl and Marina Amiibo (News from 2/13/18)
Atoning for their sins last week, Patrick and Mark discuss Dandara, the stylish retro Metroidvania now available on Switch. Plus, a bunch of cool new releases…
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Nintendo Switch Online
With Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo’s new online gaming initiative, coming in September, Patrick and Mark discuss the oft-disappointing history of Nintendo’s…
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Mario Kart on Mobile? (News from 2/6/18)
This week, Patrick and Mark tell the tale of two Mitchell’s: one accused of manipulating his Donkey Kong scores, while the other continues to play Celeste and…
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Ranking the Koopalings
What drives Roy Koopa to succeed? What keeps Iggy Koopa up at night? Just what is Ludwig von Koopa planning? Patrick and Mark delve into the inner lives of the…
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Celeste, Pokemon Crystal, and the End of Miitomo (News from 1/30/18)
All good things must come to an end. Unrelated: Nintendo is pulling the plug on Miitomo. Plus, Patrick and Mark have been playing new releases including the…
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Wii Music
Wii Music has a terrible reputation, but is it deserved? This week, Patrick and Mark check out Nintendo’s much-maligned casual rhythm game almost 10 years…
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Nintendo LABO (News from 1/23/18)
Nintendo promised new ways to play the Switch, and this week they proved it with Nintendo Labo. Patrick and Mark definitely didn’t see this one coming, but…
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Nintendo Direct Mini - What Was Missing?
Last week’s Nintendo Direct Mini had some exciting announcements, but there’s still so much about Nintendo’s plans for 2018 that Patrick and Mark want to know…
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Nintendo Direct Mini (News from 1/16/18)
Nintendo dropped a Direct which was mini, so this week Patrick and Mark have got an episode that is anything but! From Aces to Ys, your hosts cover it all!…
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Ranking the Mario Games
This week, Patrick and Mark tackle the impossible task of ranking the Super Mario games from worst to first.
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Switch 3rd Party Support, Blossom Tales, Floor Kids (News from 1/9/18)
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…
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2018 Gaming Resolutions
In 2018, Patrick and Mark are resolving themselves to whip their gaming lives into shape. Are they finally ready to GIT GUD? Or play games in new, unfamiliar…
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Post-Holiday News Round Up (News from 1/2/18)
The holidays are over, and that means Patrick and Mark are back to catch you up on all of the Nintendo news you may have missed. Plus, they’ve been playing all…
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2017 Nintendo Year In Review
Can you believe that this time last year we knew almost nothing about the Switch? Patrick and Mark can’t! 2017 has been an eventful year for Nintendo, so we’re…
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Snowy Game Music Playlist
With the holidays in full swing, Patrick and Mark take a break from the usual format to bring you an episode full of their favorite snow-themed video game…
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Champions’ Ballad Review Discussion
Patrick and Mark discuss the final piece of Breath of the Wild DLC, The Champions’ Ballad. A boss new weapon, new shrines, a new challenging enemy, and a brand…
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Zelda Pup but Joy-Con Pupper (News from 12/19/17)
With Zelda winning all kinds of Game of the Year awards and Champions’ Ballad out in the wild, the name on everyone’s lips is Zelda. Patrick and Mark talk…
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Super Smash Bros. Roster Up-Date
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…
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Mega Man & Street Fighter (News from 12/12/17)
This week, Nintendo Cartridge Society practically becomes the Capcom Cartridge Society, what with all the Capcom-related announcements. Plus, Bayonetta 3…
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Resident Evil Collection on Switch
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…
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Super Mario Cereal (News from 12/5/17)
Patrick and Mark have survived the great video game deluge of 2017, all the better to catch up on constantly-updated titles like ARMS and Animal Crossing…