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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
- Nintendo Cartridge Society
Nintendo Switch Sports Update (News 7/26/22)
Patrick and Mark strap on their leg straps and kick their way through this week's news! Updates for Nintendo Switch Sports and Mario Strikers: Battle League…
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Famous Foursomes as Nintendo Characters
With the recently released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge on their minds, Patrick and Mark cast famous foursomes as Nintendo characters…
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Bayonetta 3 Release Date (News from 7/19/22)
Nintendo reveals a release date for Bayonetta 3 and a new Naive Angel Mode to tone down nudity in the game. How did they know "Naive Angel" is what Patrick and…
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Ranking the Robot Masters (Mega Man 1-3)
Patrick and Mark polish their shurikens and strap on their most menacing roller skates to definitively rank the Robot Masters from the first 3 Mega Man games…
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Cold Stone Creamery Nintendo Flavors (News from 7/12/22)
Patrick and Mark taste test the new Nintendo flavors at Cold Stone Creamery. Plus, ReedPop takes the reigns of E3, a Splatoon 3 special edition OLED model, and…
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Adding Co-Op to Nintendo Franchises
A listener's email prompts Patrick and Mark to discuss Nintendo franchises they would like to see get co-op. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137…
Nintendo Cartridge Society82nd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (News from 7/5/22)
Nintendo held its annual shareholders meeting, and while one investor wanted to know about F-Zero, Patrick and Mark just want to know about StarTropics. Plus…
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Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase June 2022
Patrick and Mark leave no Bomberman stone unturned as they analyze this week's Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase. The guys talk about: Monster Hunter Rise…
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct (News from 6/28/22)
Patrick and Mark fuse into an Ouroboros and combine their skills to discuss the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct. Plus, Mark rolls credits on Dragon Quest XI S…
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Missing Mario Sports Games
Patrick and Mark take some swings at wild pitches for Mario sports games that don't exist... yet. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark…
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Shredder's Revenge DLC (News from 6/21/22) with Pete Pfarr
Patrick is joined by Pete Pfarr from the Rum & Wings podcast (and from friendship!) to discuss an incoming Xenoblade Chronicles Direct and a new Reggie…
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Retro Nintendo Directs (Oct 2011 and Feb 2012)
As they wait for a new Nintendo Direct, Patrick and Mark journey back to Oct 2011 and Nov 2012 to review the first two entries in the genre. FRIEND US ON…
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Everybody 1-2 Switch (News from 6/14/22)
Nintendo is allegedly sitting on a sequel to 1-2 Switch — Everybody 1-2 Switch — but all Patrick and Mark can think about is Horse. Plus, messy Xenoblade…
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Predicting Nintendo Direct June 2022 w/Conner McCabe
The foundational prediction may be the most risky: there will (?) be a Nintendo Direct in June (maybe? hopefully? there has to be right???). Patrick and Mark…
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Trailer (News from 6/7/22) w/ Adrian Holmes
Patrick is joined by the Super Gamer Boys' Adrian Holmes to answer the unanswerable question: which of these new Pokemon professors is the hottest? Plus, a…
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Special Editions w/ Barry Carenza
Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Barry Carenza from Premium Edition Games and the NintendoFuse podcast to discuss their favorite video game special…
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Record Pokemon Profits (News from 5/31/22)
Patrick and Mark reach for their umbrellas as The Pokemon Company makes it rain with a record year of profits. Plus, post-launch content for Mario Strikers…
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What If... Nintendo Goes Online
Patrick and Mark consider what Nintendo franchises would look like today if Nintendo had gotten serious about online gaming 15 years ago. FRIEND US ON SWITCH…
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EA for Sale (News from 5/24/22)
News that EA is looking to be acquired has Patrick and Mark checking their couch cushions for loose change. Plus, the state of Nintendo's online efforts, Sega…
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ABC's of Square-Enix
With the company in the news, Patrick and Mark salute the RPG powerhouse with the ABC's of Square-Enix. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark…
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2022 Fiscal Year Financial Results (News from 5/17/22)
A stacked news week has Patrick and Mark packing their cheeks like hamsters (actually it's a squirrel) with the latest sales reports from Nintendo and NPD…
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Indie World Showcase May 2022
Nintendo surprises with an Indie World Showcase and Patrick and Mark are here to g-"ooblet" up all the details. The guys talk about: Ooblets Batora: Lost Haven…
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Reggie on Tour (News from 5/10/22)
Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime is out promoting his new book, and Patrick and Mark examine the Nintendo nuggets he's dropping along the…
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Missing Nintendo Threequels
With many threequels on the horizon, Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo series that have only two entries and are primed for a third. FRIEND US ON SWITCH…
Nintendo Cartridge SocietyMario Movie Delayed (News from 5/3/22)
Shigeru Miyamoto announces the Mario movie is delayed to 2023, and Patrick and Mark wonder if Avatar 2 is to blame. Plus, first impressions of Nintendo Switch…
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Fitness Games
To celebrate the release of Nintendo Switch Sports, Patrick and Mark look back at the history of Nintendo fitness games and consider how they did (or didn't)…
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 & Splatoon 3 Release Dates (News from 4/26/22)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 moves to July, Splatoon 3 moves to September, and Patrick and Mark wonder if the "rule of 3" dictates another threequel on the horizon…
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Missing RPGs
Patrick and Mark make a list of 10 role playing games they hope make it to the Nintendo Switch. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark…
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Game Boy Emulator Leaks (News from 4/19/22)
Game Boy and Game Boy Advance emulators for the Nintendo Switch have leaked onto the internet, and Patrick and Mark are already dreaming up crazy Game Boy…
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Making Nintendo Games Star Wars
To celebrate the release of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Patrick and Mark take Nintendo franchises and make them Star Wars. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick…
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Kingdom Hearts IV (News from 4/12/22)
Kingdom Hearts IV is announced, and Patrick and Mark recognize this means there's a chance — a CHANCE — that they'll need to learn about Kingdom Hearts. Plus…
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Ranking Kirby's Copy Abilities in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate w/ Greg Smith
It's a Kirby Month bonus episode! Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Greg Smith to definitively rank all of Kirby's copy abilities in Super…
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Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed (News from 4/5/22)
Nintendo announces the sequel to Breath of the Wild is delayed until 2023, and Patrick and Mark aren't surprised. Plus, E3 2022 is officially cancelled…
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Kirby Month: Kirby and the Forgotten Land (with Matt Acevedo)
Kirby Month concludes! Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Matt Acevedo to discuss the latest (and greatest?) Kirby game: Kirby and the…
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Kirby Games Timeline (News from 3/29/22)
HAL Laboratory says Kirby games don't have a strict timeline, but Patrick and Mark know that doesn't preclude a "Crisis on Infinite Planet Popstars" crossover…
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Kirby Month: Weird Kirby Games
This week, Patrick and Mark let their freak flags fly as they dive into the Kirby library to discuss weird Kirby games.
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Switch Gains Groups (News from 3/22/22)
Patrick and Mark begin the great sorting of games as Nintendo introduces a new "grouping" feature to the Nintendo Switch. Plus, EA Play Live is cancelled, a…
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Kirby Month: Top 10 Sub-Games
Patrick and Mark definitively determine the Top 10 Kirby sub-games of all time. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
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Kirby Concert (News from 3/15/22)
Patrick and Mark get out their zoot suits and brass instruments in anticipation of Nintendo's recently announced Kirby's 30th Anniversary Music Fest. Plus…
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Kirby Month: Planet Robobot
Kirby month continues as Patrick and Mark suit up for 2016's Kirby: Planet Robobot for the Nintendo 3DS.
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LEGO Star Wars DLC (News from 3/8/22)
A slew of DLC has been announced for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, leaving Patrick and Mark to wonder: what's in the base game? Plus, Nintendo Switch…
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Kirby Month: Kirby's Gameography
Patrick and Mark kick off Kirby Month by running down every entry in the pink dynamo's extensive gameography.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announced (News from 3/1/22)
Patrick and Mark welcome to the world a brand-new Pokemon generation with the reveal of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Plus, a Virtual Boy F-Zero spin-off…
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3DS & Wii U eShop Recommendations
This week, Patrick and Mark make recommendations for games to grab from the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops before they disappear forever.
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eShops Closing (News from 2/22/22)
Nintendo's announcement that the 3DS and Wii U eShops will close to new purchases in 2023 have Patrick and Mark clutching each other in fear at Patrick's…
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Best Skyward Sword NPC
Zelda games are chock-full of memorable non-playable characters, and this week Patrick and Mark are definitively determining the best NPC from The Legend of…
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Post-Nintendo Direct Catch-up (News from 2/15/22)
The world feels a little bit different after last week's Nintendo Direct, and Patrick and Mark are here to catch-up on all of the fallout. Plus, a listener…
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February 2022 Nintendo Direct
From Nintendo's mouth to Patrick and Mark's ears and hearts, the February Nintendo Direct had a little something for everyone...as long as you're into sports…
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Switch Outsells Wii (News from 2/8/22)
The Nintendo Switch has officially outsold the Wii, and Patrick and Mark mark the occassion with the traditional waggling of controllers. Plus, the rest of…
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Zelda Games Reranked
Almost 5 years after definitively ranking the console Legend of Zelda games, Patrick and Mark return to do it again— but this time with more power, wisdom, and…
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New Respawn Star Wars Games Announced (News from 2/1/22)
EA announces 3 new Star Wars games, and Patrick and Mark wonder if they'll ever make it onto Nintendo platforms. Plus, Patrick's initial impressions of Pokemon…
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Who's That Pokémon
With the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Patrick and Mark decide it's time to educate themselves on the Pokédex.
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Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard (News from 1/25/22)
Is it mere coincidence Microsoft announced their blockbuster acquisition of Activision Blizzard the same week Banjo-Kazooie released on Nintendo Switch?…
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Jobs for Nintendo Characters
They say it's a job seeker's market, and Patrick and Mark are really putting that to the test as they try to craft the perfect resumes to help Nintendo…
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Pokemon Legends: Arceus Preview (1/18/22)
Patrick and Mark throw balms at each other until they calm down after the one-two punch of a new Pokemon Legends: Arceus preview and a release date reveal…
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Mario Kart 9 Twist Predictions
Speculation abounds that Mario Kart 9 will have a new twist, so this week Patrick and Mark throw their hats into the ring with pitches for what that twist…
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E3 2022 Cancelled (News from 1/11/22)
With E3 being cancelled once again, Patrick and Mark discuss the future of the show and its place in the gaming world today. Plus, Take-Two aquires mobile…
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2022 Nintendo Preview
Patrick and Mark preview Nintendo's 2022 releases and try to guess what potential surprises lie in store.
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Post-Holiday News Round-Up (News from 1/4/22)
Patrick and Mark kick off 2022 with a post-holiday Nintendo news round-up, including indications that Goldeneye 007 may be coming to modern consoles. Plus…
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Sega Genesis Nintendo Switch Online - Week 2
It's week 2 of Patrick and Mark's holiday season exploration of the Sega Genesis on Nintendo Switch Online! This week, the guys talk about Phantasy Star 4: The…