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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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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
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…
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Splatoon 2 Update (News from 11/28/17)
Patrick and Mark take a break from their holiday shopping at MakoMart to enjoy the new Splatoon 2 update. Plus, a peek behind the scenes of Nintendo Treehouse…
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Skyrim
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…
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LA Noire
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…
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DOOM
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…
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Mario on the Big Screen (News from 11/21/17)
It’s Thanksgiving week, and Patrick and Mark are thankful for so many things! Is a potential Mario movie one of them? What about the Game Awards? Perhaps…
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New Super Mario Bros. U
Patrick and Mark continue their series discussing games destined to be orphaned on the Wii U with New Super Mario Bros. U! Could it really be the greatest…
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (News from 11/14/17)
Let’s get this out of the way: no one understands Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Not Patrick, not Mark, and certainly not Nintendo. Plus, Patrick offers to let…
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Nintendo Trilogies
Star Wars. The Godfather, Donkey Kong? Nintendo’s got a lot of great trilogies in its history, but sometimes you need to be flexible with the definition of the…
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EA Support on Switch (News from 11/7/17)
The great third-party video game deluge of 2017 is upon us, and with so many new releases on the way it’s the perfect time for Patrick and Mark to clear out…
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Super Mario Odyssey Review Discussion
The word on everybody’s lips is Super Mario Odyssey. Sure, that’s three words, but this is one big adventure! From the delirious highs of New Donk City to the…
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Animal Crossing is Coming to Mobile (News from 10/31/17)
It may be Halloween, but there’s nothing spooky about Animal Crossing coming to your mobile phone! Is there room in Patrick and Mark’s hearts for so much…
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Zombie Games
Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Resident Evil 4, and ZombiU are the marquee titles in this spooky triple feature. It’s Night of the Living Nintendo!
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Stardew Valley, Switch System Update (News from 10/24/17)
After re-discovering their zest for life, Patrick and Mark are looking forward (?) to Capcom’s pair of mini-games accompanying Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2…
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Nintendo Blind Spots
Patrick and Mark are huge Nintendo fans, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t gaps in their Nintendo knowledge. From F-Zero to the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo…
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Crash Bandicoot Rumors (News from 10/17/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 10/17/17! The PlayStation Disc Society helps Patrick and Mark out with some rumors about the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy…
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Building the Perfect Mario
With Super Mario Odyssey right around the corner, Patrick and Mark tamper in Miyamoto’s domain, grabbing their favorite aspects of other Mario games to…
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Stardew Valley & Secret of Mana (News from 10/10/17)
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…
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SNES Classic Edition Review Discussion
It’s the greatest collection of the greatest games of all time! The SNES Classic Edition allows Patrick and Mark to revisit all the best moments from their…
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Golf Story, Steamworld Dig 2, and Super Mario Run (News from 10/3/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 10/3/17! Oh my god, there are too many games out right now! Patrick and Mark sort through the pile of new (and newish)…
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Super Smash Bros. Fantasy Draft
With persistent rumors of a new Super Smash Bros. in the works for Switch, Patrick and Mark dream up rosters of entirely new fighters for the hypothetical…
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Fire Emblem Continues its Descent into Waifu-dom (News from 9/26/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 9/26/17! Patrick and Mark discuss their playthroughs of Metroid: Samus Returns and Thimbleweed Park, and how the Metroid…
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Metroid: Samus Returns Review Discussion
Metroid: Samus Returns is here, and it’s an exciting time to be a Metroid fan. Patrick and Mark discuss the remake’s commitment to white-knuckle action and…
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Bethesda Goes All In On Switch (News from 9/19/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 9/19/17! Patrick and Mark prepare to meet their DOOM—in video game form, that is. Plus, the Project Octopath Traveler demo…
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World of Metroid
On the eve of Metroid: Samus Returns’ release on the 3DS, Patrick and Mark break down the sights, sounds, and themes of the Metroid series as they discuss what…
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L.A. Noire (News from 9/12/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 9/12/17! L.A. Noire, the 2011 Rockstar classic (???) is coming to Switch, and Patrick and Mark regret to inform you there's…
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Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Review Discussion
Halfway between being tactical and just blindly charging in, Patrick and Mark review the new Ubisoft game for the Switch: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. The…
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Nindies Summer Showcase (News from 9/5/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 9/5/17! Last week’s Nindie Showcase gives Patrick and Mark a lot to talk about, including Switch become the new (successful)…
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Revisiting the NES Classic Edition
Now that the dust has long settled on the NES Classic Edition, Patrick and Mark return to the console to review it through hype-free lenses. They discover the…
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SNES Pre-Orders Went Live & Nobody’s Happy (News from 8/29/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/29/17! Patrick and Mark hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men. It is the music of a people who will not…
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Sonic Mania Review Discussion
This week, Patrick and Mark come down with a case of mania… SONIC MANIA! The guys dig into this retro love letter to Sonic’s storied past and discuss the jazzy…
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Pokémon, Mega Man, and Sonic News… What Year Is It?! (News from 8/22/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/22/17! This week is a boon for fans of retro games and Patrick and Mark are here to fill you in! Old (and new) Pokemon…
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Learning to Love Sonic the Hedgehog with Rian Kountzhouse
Patrick and Mark have never understood Sonic the Hedgehog, but with this week’s release of Sonic Mania they’re determined to figure it out! With the help of…
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The Nintendo World Championships return, a Metroid New 3DS, and Switch is the new Vita (News from 8/15/17)
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…
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Yoshi’s Story with Kelly Nugent
This week, Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian and podcaster Kelly Nugent (Teen Creeps, Hellmouthy) to discuss the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic: Yoshi’s Story…
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SNES Classic Pre-orders Confirmed, More Tests from Capcom, & Splatfest Results (News from 8/8/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/8/17! Patrick and Mark admit defeat! Okay, so Splatfest didn’t exactly go their way, but at least there’s a lot of not new…
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N64 Classic Predictions
Rumors abound that Nintendo is preparing an N64 Classic Edition for 2018, and that means it's time for Patrick and Mark to place another $1 million bet. What…
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Dragon Quest XI Localization, Retailers Hoard NES Classic Editions, & the Mysterious Case of the Missing Preorders (News from 8/1/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/1/17! There may be kind of a drought of new releases this week, but that just gives Patrick and Mark another opportunity…
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Splatoon 2 Reactions
Splatoon 2 is finally here, and Patrick and Mark are trying to stay fresh… or whatever it is this time ‘round. From Turf War to Salmon Rush, and all the fat…
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Pokémon Go Fest & N64 Classic Edition(?!) (News from 7/25/17)
Your Nintendo news of the week of 7/25/17! Pokemon Go Festival evolves from Festival to Disaster, and the guys are there to walk you through it. Plus, rumors…
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Modern Nintendo Music
This week, Patrick and Mark are inspired by the sound of Splatoon 2! They trace the evolution of Nintendo’s music, from its humble 8-bit roots to modern…
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Mario Kart VR & Nintendo’s QOL Initiative (News from 7/18/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 7/18/17! Patrick and Mark are finally excited about VR...because it's Mario Kart. Plus, they discuss the Splatoon 2’s…
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Splatoon 2 Direct, Pearl vs Marina, & New SNES Games (News from 7/11/17)
Your Nintendo news for the week of 7/11/17! Patrick and Mark dive deep into last week’s Splatoon 2 Direct and the ensuing (one-sided) Pearl vs Marina debate…
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The Master Trials - Zelda: BotW DLC #1
This week, Patrick and Mark discuss The Master Trials, the first Breath of the Wild DLC pack. From getting their butts kicked in the Trial of the Sword to…
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Bayonetta, Dragon Quest, and Steep Rumors (News from 7/4/17)
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…
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Our Favorite Capcom Games
This week, Patrick and Mark delve into the games of one of their favorite third-party developers: Capcom! Hey, why *do* they like Capcom so much? And what…
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Super NES Classic (News from 6/27/17)
It’s all the news that’s fit to print! Patrick and Mark try out a new format, so this one’s all about what's new in Nintendo this week. Yes, that includes the…
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NCS Classic - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest (Part 5)
They did it! Patrick and Mark rolled credits on Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, and come away from it with a more positive view on the game. Plus, a…
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Top 9 Metroid Games of All Time
E3 2017 is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace. First, though - the elephant in the room: why aren’t the guys playing ARMS (7:40)? Plus, there’s still some…
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E3 2017 Reactions
Hold on to your butts: Nintendo brought the goods to E3 2017 and Patrick and Mark’s bodies are oh so ready. Pokemon confirmed for Switch! Two Metroid games!…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyNCS Classic - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest (Part 4)
THEY’RE NOT LOVING THIS GAME. Patrick drops his bombshell theory: Donkey Kong Country 2 is a stealth sequel Battletoads. A compelling theory with very little…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyE3 Predictions
E3 is next week, which means it’s time for Patrick and Mark to lay down their traditional $1 million bet and definitively predict Nintendo’s presentation with…
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Mario + Rabbids, ARMS Testpunch, & Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Patrick and Mark kick off the week’s news with the worst kept secret in video games: Mario + Rabbits Kingdom Battle (6:40). Then it’s a fighting game /…
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ARMS & Fire Emblem Echoes
Patrick and Mark punch their way through the recent ARMS Direct, and in so doing have to redefine “waifu.” Everyone’s going nuts for Twintelle! Plus there’s a…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyNCS Classic - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest (Part 3)
Patrick and Mark have soured on the experience! Your hosts lament the challenge DKC2 insists on presenting in every level. Plus, no one knows how to use coins…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyRanking The Zeldas
Patrick and Mark have both defeated Ganon in Breath of the Wild, and you know what that means: time to definitively rank all of the Legend of Zelda console…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyGood-Feel, Ltd.
This week Patrick and Mark shine a spotlight on one of Nintendo’s lesser known development partners: Good-Feel, makers of Wario Land: Shake It!, Kirby’s Epic…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyNCS Classic - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest (Part 2)
Patrick and Mark are fussin’ about names and stressin’ about collectables as they begin their discussion of Donkey Kong Country 2 in earnest. So far, it’s fun…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyMario Kart 8 Deluxe
Patrick and Mark get into gear and auto-accelerate into a discussion of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Plus, new 2DS hardware? Puyo Puyo Tetris?? A room full of sweaty…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyHeather Anne Campbell
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…