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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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MAR10 Day (News from 3/7/23)
Patrick and Mark run down all of the ways Nintendo is commemorating Mario this March 10th, and maybe, just maybe, learn to make every day a MAR10 Day. Plus…
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Super Nintendo World
Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Ryan Mogge to discuss their experience at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood. SUPPORT…
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Pokemon Presents February 2023 (News from 2/28/23)
The dulcet tones of Pikachu accompany Patrick and Mark as they snuggle up with all of the news from yesterday's Pokemon Presents. Plus, Nintendo confirms they…
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Casting the Triforce
Patrick and Mark consider which other Nintendo characters could wield the pieces of the Triforce and what sort of Zelda games that would make. SUPPORT US ON…
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Splatoon 3 Fresh Season (News from 2/21/23)
Patrick and Mark suffer from kraken-phobia as details are revealed about Fresh Season, the new season of Splatoon 3. Plus, Miyamoto on story in video games…
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Favorite Games from 5, 10, 20, and 30 Years Ago (2023 Version)
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. SUPPORT US ON PATREON…
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Post-Nintendo Direct Round-Up (News from 2/14/23)
Patrick and Mark enter uncharted territory to discuss the news they missed coming out of last week's Nintendo Direct. Plus, Nintendo's plan to stay relevant…
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February 2023 Nintendo Direct
Patrick and Mark recreate the feel of the original game as they discuss all of the announcements from yesterday's Nintendo Direct. The guys talk about: Pikmin…
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Star Fox Armada Game Pitch (News from 2/7/23)
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…
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The GoldenEye 007 Treatment
Patrick and Mark celebrate the release of Goldeneye 007 on Nintendo Switch Online by discussing other movies that deserve the "Goldeneye" treatment. Plus, the…
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E3 Without Nintendo (News from 1/31/23)
In 2023, E3's got no Big 3 as Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony are all reportedly sitting the show out. Plus, Patrick and Mark talk Fire Emblem Engage and…
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Orphaned Games for Switch
With rampant rumors that Nintendo is working on remasters of old games, Patrick and Mark pitch titles orphaned on old systems that they'd like to see get…
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Switch Production Increasing (News from 1/24/23)
Nintendo is reportedly increasing Switch production leading Patrick and Mark to speculate on what the company has in store for 2023. Plus, Mark's early…
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Fire Emblem Classes Explored w/ Nintendo Characters
Patrick and Mark explore the character classes of Fire Emblem Engage the only way they know how: picking Nintendo characters to represent each one. FRIEND US…
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Samurai Kirby 100 (News from 1/17/23)
Patrick and Mark test their reflexes to prepare for the chaos promised by Samurai Kirby 100 — a new sub-game coming to Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe…
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2023 Nintendo Preview
Patrick and Mark exchange their crystal balls, psychic-type Pokemon, and magical talismans for slide rulers and lab coats as they use data and reason to look…
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Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! (News from 1/10/23)
Patrick and Mark can't believe Pocket Card Jockey is back!... and can't be played on Nintendo hardware. Plus, the Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning…
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Ranking the Nintendo Console Controllers
This week, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the Nintendo console controllers. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
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Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED (News from 01/03/23)
Patrick is joined by special guest Conner McCabe to catch up on what they've been playing over the holidays, an update to Shredder's Revenge, and the…
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A Very NCS Holiday Special
Patrick and Mark celebrate the holidays by inviting their friends to a remote cabin. But will the threat of an oncoming winter storm call the whole thing off?…
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Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters (News from 12/20/22)
Patrick and Mark take out a second mortgage to afford the recently announced Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Anniversary Edition. Plus, an opening date for Super…
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Creating New "Origin" Games
Inspired by the announcement of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Patrick and Mark come up with other Nintendo "origin" games they'd like to…
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The Game Awards (News from 12/13/22)
Patrick and Mark recap all of the announcements from The Game Awards — the second biggest gaming awards show of the year. Plus, Microsoft makes a 10-year…
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The Cartridge Awards 2022
Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the third annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Most Accurate Zelda Subtitle, Best Waddle Dee in…
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Smash World Tour Cancelled (News from 12/6/22)
Patrick and Mark try to understand what happened last week between Nintendo, Panda Group, and Smash World Tour that led to the tournament's cancellation. Plus…
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Chronicling Nintendo's Mobile Games
As Dragalia Lost shuts down, Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo's mobile efforts so far, and pitch ideas for what the company might do in the future…
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Sales (News from 11/29/22)
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet had blockbuster sales in their opening days, but that doesn't stop Patrick and Mark from spinning a theory about the cause of the…
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Thanksgiving Menu à la Nintendo
Patrick and Mark celebrate Thanksgiving by each planning a 6-dish meal of Nintendo games. Happy Turkey Day from NCS! FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick…
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10 Nice Things About the Wii U
The Wii U is turning 10, and to celebrate, Patrick and Mark are each saying 10 nice things (and only nice things) about Nintendo's most maligned (non-Virtual…
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Splatoon 3 Chill Season Update (News from 11/15/22)
Patrick and Mark are both wearing hoodies, which means it's almost Chill Season in Splatoon 3. Plus, a recap of last week's Indie World Showcase, Nintendo…
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Ranking the Zelda Intros Part 2
This week, it's the epic conclusion of Patrick and Mark's quest to definitively rank the opening chapters of every console The Legend of Zelda game. FRIEND US…
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Black Friday Deals (News from 11/8/22)
Patrick and Mark unearth a cursed tome that states the only sure thing about the future is that Nintendo's Black Friday deal will be a Switch bundle with Mario…
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Ranking the Zelda Intros (Part 1)
Patrick and Mark set out on a quest to definitively rank the intros of every console The Legend of Zelda game, but first they have to agree on where each…
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Octopath Traveler II Details (News from 11/1/22)
Patrick and Mark engage in some light party banter as they discuss the latest updates on Octopath Traveler II. Plus, the N64 classic (?) Glover is coming to…
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The Blair Switch Project
In this special Halloween episode, Patrick and Mark must pitch ways to make 8-10 Nintendo franchises spooky in order to recover Mark's lost Switch from the…
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What Happened with Bayonetta's Voice Actor (News from 10/25/22)
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…
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Pokemon Starter Type w/ Jeremy Schmidt
Ahead of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (and a Splatoon 3 Splatfest), Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Jeremy Schmidt to definitively determine their…
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Bayonetta Voice Actor Speaks Out (News from 10/18/21)
It's a week of updates in video game labor news as Patrick and Mark discuss the latest on the replacement of Bayonetta's voice actor and Nintendo settling a…
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ABC's of Nintendo 64 Part 2
Patrick and Mark "Z-Target" Part 2 of the ABC's of the Nintendo 64. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer (News from 10/11/22)
The first teaser for The Super Mario Bros. Movie has arrived, and Patrick and Mark feel...fine? Plus, more details on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, a new voice…
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ABC's of Nintendo 64 Part 1
This week, it's part 1 of Patrick and Mark celebrating the ABC's of the Nintendo 64. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
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Mario Kart Tour Battle Tour (News from 10/4/22)
Patrick and Mark sharpen the spikes of their blue shells and peel their bananas to prepare for the new Battle Mode in Mario Kart Tour. Plus, an Ed Sheeran song…
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The Fire Emblem Engage Treatment
Patrick and Mark consider other Nintendo franchises that should borrow Fire Emblem Engage's core mechanic of summoning and (they hope) romancing characters…
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E3 2023 Details (News from 9/27/22)
Patrick and Mark celebrate next year's return of E3 by learning the origin of the word mullet. Plus, the results of the first Splatoon 3 Splatfest, the…
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Giving Nintendo Games James Bond Subtitles
Patrick and Mark celebrate the announcement of the Nintendo 64's Goldeneye 007 coming to Switch by giving Nintendo games James Bond subtitles. FRIEND US ON…
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Post-Nintendo Direct Round Up (News from 9/20/22)
Patrick and Mark are tearing up and tearing their hair out trying to pronounce "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." Plus, rumors of more game modes…
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September 2022 Nintendo Direct
Patrick and Mark arm themselves with gardening hoes and detective swords to discuss the latest Nintendo Direct. The guys talk about: Fire Emblem Engage It…
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Disney Illusion Island (News from 9/13/22)
Patrick and Mark have to go back! ...to Disney Illusion Island, the newly announced 2D platformer for Nintendo Switch. Plus, Patrick's early impressions of…
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Course Ranking (Part 2)
The thrilling conclusion! Will Patrick and Mark remain friends after definitively ranking every single one of the contiguous 48 tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?…
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Course Ranking (Part 1)
Patrick and Mark line up at the starting line and patiently wait for Lakitu to signal the start of the race. Beep Beep BEEEEEP! It's time to rank all 48…
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Resident Evil Camera (News from 8/30/22)
Patrick is joined by Call Me By Your Game's Conner McCabe to talk about what Masahiro Sakuai is up to now that he's released from the responsibility of posting…
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Console 6th Years
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…
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Battle Stadium in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (News from 8/23/22)
Patrick and Mark strap into Cyclizar's motorcycle seat butt as details are revealed for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet's online Battle Stadium. Plus, the…
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Street Fighter II Characters Ranked
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter II on SNES, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the characters in the game. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick…
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Splatoon 3 Updates (News from 8/16/22)
There's a tsunami of Splatoon 3 news and Patrick and Mark jump on their jet skis to catch the wave (Race 64). Plus, the connection between Kirby Star Allies…
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Splatoon 3 Direct August 2022
Ay! (Patrick and Mark take a deep dive into the Splatoon 3 Direct ahead of the game's release next month.) FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark…
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Booster Course Pass Wave 2 (News from 8/9/22)
Patrick and Mark leave Shy Guys in the dust as they discuss the new tracks in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2. Plus, a secret multiplayer…
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Pokemon Presents August 2022
Patrick and Mark put on their cutest hats to discuss the latest Pokemon Presents announcements. Anniversaries! New features! The rumbly tummy of Mewtwo! This…
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The Future of Xenoblade Chronicles (News from 8/2/22)
It's a JRPG-heavy week as Patrick and Mark continue to play Live A Live and Monolithsoft discusses the future of the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Plus…
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More Naive Angel Modes
Inspired by the new Naive Angel Mode for Bayonetta 3 that tones down the nudity in the game, Patrick and Mark come up with a list of modes that protect them…