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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 SocietySega Genesis Nintendo Switch Online - Week 1
For the holidays, Patrick and Mark are exploring the Sega Genesis on Nintendo Switch Online! This week, the guys talk about Gunstar Heroes, Ristar, and Golden…
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Indie World Showcase Dec 2021
A surprise Indie World Showcase appears! But never fear, Patrick and Mark spring into action and cover all of the announcements from Nintendo's latest…
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Kyoto Office Expansion (News from 12/14/21)
Patrick and Mark break out their blueprints as Nintendo announces plans to expand their Kyoto offices. Plus, a round-up of The Game Awards, the reveal of Sonic…
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The Cartridge Awards 2021
It's the night of a thousand Mario Super Stars as Patrick and Mark host the second annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Best Fire Emblem Game Based…
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The Game Awards Preview (News from 12/7/21)
Ahead of The Game Awards later this week, Patrick and Mark revisit the history of Nintendo announcements at the show. Plus, Paper Mario is coming to Nintendo…
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ABC's of Nintendo GameCube
Patrick and Mark celebrate the console's 20th anniversary with the ABC's of Nintendo GameCube.
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Back on Animal Crossing (News from 11/30/21)
It's a lighter news week, but Patrick and Mark have lots to talk about with their recent returns to Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Happy Home Paradise…
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Thanksgiving Menu w/ Nintendo Franchises
Patrick and Mark plan a Thanksgiving menu and then determine which Nintendo franchise best represents each Turkey Day staple. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Official Smash Bros Tournament (News from 11/23/21)
Patrick and Mark dust off their GameCube controllers with the announcement that Nintendo will be launching official Super Smash Bros fighting tournaments…
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Ranking Nintendo Cartridges
Patrick and Mark pay homage to the show's namesake by definitively ranking Nintendo cartridges. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark…
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Metroid Fever (News from 11/16/21)
The first month of Metroid Dread sales are in and Patrick and Mark celebrate the success of the game by discussing where the series can go next. Plus, trying…
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Happy Home Paradise for Nintendo Weirdos
Patrick and Mark join the ranks of Happy Home Paradise employees to design vacation homes for weirdos from across the Nintendo universe.
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New Console in 20XX (News from 11/9/21)
There's no PowerPoint presentation like a Nintendo PowerPoint presentation! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the information and news from Nintendo's latest…
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Metroid Dread Power-ups Ranked
Time to take your Varia Suit to the cleaners and press your finest Gravity Suit as Patrick and Mark definitively rank the power-ups in Metroid Dread. Caution…
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Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (News from 11/2/21)
It's a blast from the past as Patrick and Mark dive deep into the recently released Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis libraries in Nintendo Switch Online +…
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Game & Watch Month Conclusion
Game & Watch Month concludes! Patrick and Mark fittingly bring their celebration of the Game & Watch to an end with an episode full of mini-topics. Which…
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ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier (News from 10/26/21)
Patrick and Mark celebrate the reveal of ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier, the new game from the Stardew Valley developer. Plus, Advanced Wars is delayed…
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Game & Watch Month: 10 Best Games
Game & Watch Month continues! This week, Patrick and Mark determine the 10 best Game & Watch games (that they've played)!
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Animal Crossing Direct (News from 10/19/21)
Patrick and Mark digest last week's Animal Crossing Direct, including news of a major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, surprise paid DLC in the form…
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Game & Watch Month: Guessing the Gameplay
Game & Watch Month begins! Patrick and Mark try to guess the gameplay for each Game & Watch title based solely on the name, then educate themselves to see how…
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Sora Comes to Smash Bros (News from 10/12/21)
The announcement of Kingdom Heart's Sora as the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter have Patrick and Mark pondering the future of the series. Plus…
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5th Anniversary Celebration - Nintendo Pentalogies
It's 5's as far as they eye can see! Patrick and Mark celebrate 5 years and 500 episodes of NCS by each creating 5 Nintendo pentalogies. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH…
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Metroid Prime Remake Rumors (News from 10/5/21)
Patrick and Mark put on their scanning visors to decode rumors of a Metroid Prime remake. Plus, a new Bloomberg report sows more confusion over a Nintendo…
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Mario Movie Casts Through the Ages
Patrick and Mark reach through Hollywood history to cast hypothetical Super Mario Bros. films with the brightest stars from every era.
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Post-Nintendo Direct Catch-up (News from 9/28/21)
Patrick and Mark are back to catch-up on all of the fallout from last week's Nintendo Direct. Plus, Patrick's early thoughts on Eastward, Mark's continuing…
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September 2021 Nintendo Direct Impressions
Holy cow a Nintendo Direct! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the announcements from Nintendo's latest showcase...even the Super Mario movie casting news. The…
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Direct Incoming (9/23/21)
Patrick and Mark will be back later today with their full analysis of the Nintendo Direct from September 23rd!
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Bluetooth Audio Unlocked (News from 9/21/21)
Patrick and Mark wirelessly jack into the matrix as Nintendo unlocks the ability to use Bluetooth headsets with the Switch. Plus, a mysterious FCC filing…
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Ranking the WarioWare: Get It Together Characters
Patrick and Mark definitively rank the characters from WarioWare: Get It Together. Which character is the most like Liberace? Which character is the most…
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European Switch Price Drop (News from 9/14/21)
Patrick and Mark renew their passports as Nintendo announces a price drop in Europe for the Switch. Plus, WarioWare: Get It Together impressions, a busty bear…
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Predicting the Game Boy/Game Boy Color Switch Online Launch Lineup
Rumors are rampant that Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are coming soon to Nintendo Switch Online. This week, Patrick and Mark definitively predict which…
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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain (News from 9/7/21)
Patrick and Mark get ready to go back to school as Nintendo reveals Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain is coming to Switch later this year. Plus, rumors of Game…
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The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes with Matt Acevedo
Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Matt Acevedo for a trip to the fashion-obsessed world of Hytopia in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force…
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Gamescom 2021 (News from 8/31/21)
Patrick and Mark don their finest lederhosen to round up the news from Gamescom, Europe's largest gaming trade show. Plus, another Nintendo mobile game starts…
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Super Nintendo 30th Birthday Celebration
Patrick and Mark celebrate the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's 30th anniversary with a list of 30 of their favorite things about it. Happy Birthday…
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August 2021 Pokemon Presents (News from 8/24/21)
Patrick and Mark have gotta catch all the latest Pokemon announcements from last week's Pokemon Presents. Plus, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is back on…
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Ranking the Super Mario Odyssey Outfits - Part 2
This week, it's part 2 of Patrick and Mark's definitive ranking of the Super Mario Odyssey outfits. After sorting the outfits into tiers last week, can the…
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August 2021 Indie World Showcase (News from 8/17/21)
Nintendo dropped a surprise Indie World Showcase last week, and Patrick and Mark cover the new announcements even though all they really want is an update on…
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Ranking the Super Mario Odyssey Outfits - Part 1
Move over Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn! This week, Patrick and Mark are sporting their sartorial best for part 1 of their definitive ranking of all the outfits in…
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Rumors (News from 8/10/21)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is maybe coming soon and Patrick and Mark wonder if this'll be the entry in the franchise they finally play. Plus, our first bit of…
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The StarTropics Definitive Ranking Episode
It's been over 10,000 days since the last game in the StarTropics franchise was unleashed into the world, and Patrick and Mark commemorate the occassion with a…
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New Pokemon Snap Update (News from 8/3/21)
Patrick and Mark declare, "Honey, I shrunk the Pokemon", as Nintendo releases a surprise update to New Pokemon Snap. Plus, it's the end of the line for Dr…
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Modernizing Zelda - Part 2
It's part 2 of Patrick and Mark's epic quest to modernize every Zelda game. Thrill as they try to figure out what to do with games released in 2017! -- FRIEND…
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The End of Joy-Con Drift? (News from 7/27/21)
Two mysterious pieces of foam in the new Skyward Sword Joy-Con have Patrick and Mark wondering if we've seen the end of Joy-Con drift. Plus, The Legend of…
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Modernizing Zelda - Part 1
This week, it's part 1 of Patrick and Mark's epic quest to renovate all of the homes in the Zelda neighborhood. Given the opportunity, how would they modernize…
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Reggie's Book Announcement (News from 7/20/21)
It's not the steamy romance/murder mystery Patrick and Mark have been waiting for, but former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has announced a…
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Awarding Yearbook Superlatives to Nintendo Characters
Patrick and Mark open up their yearbook to bestow superlative awards to Nintendo characters. "Have a great summer! Never change!! Your friends, NCS." -- FRIEND…
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Super Mario 64 Sells For $1.56 Million (News from 7/13/21)
Not one but two video game auctions result in record breaking prices, leaving Patrick and Mark wishing they would have kept unopened copies of all of their…
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Best Nintendo Animal Companion & Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Inspired by their playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Patrick and Mark definitively determine the best Nintendo animal companion of all time…
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Skyward Sword HD QoL Improvements (News from 7/6/21)
Nintendo has revealed more information on the quality of life improvements made to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and Patrick and Mark wonder if the…
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Ranking the Rabbid Mario Characters
With the announcement of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Patrick and Mark are ready to definitively rank the Rabbid Mario characters. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH…
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Mr. Sakurai Presents Kazuya Mishima (News from 6/29/21)
Patrick and Mark get dropped off a cliff and into Masahiro Sakurai's presentation for the latest Super Smash Bros DLC character, Tekken's Kazuya Mishima. Plus…
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What Wasn't at E3 2021
Patrick and Mark definitively close the book on E3 2021 by discussing the real and rumored game, hardware, and miscellanous announcements that didn't make it…
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Final Fantasy IX Animated Series (News from 6/22/21)
There's a new animated series based on Final Fantasy IX in the works, and Patrick and Mark try to make sense of the series being considered "kid friendly."…
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E3 2021 Nintendo Direct Impressions
The guys talk about: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tekken Life is Strange Remastered Collection Life is Strange True Colors Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Worms…
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E3 2021 Special Report
In this E3 2021 Special Report, ace reporters Patrick and Mark recap all of the Nintendo-related news from the first 3 days of E3, plus their thoughts on the…
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E3 Memories
On the eve of E3, Patrick and Mark recount their favorite memories from shows of years past.
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Pre-E3 News Roundup (News from 6/8/21)
Patrick and Mark are ready to welcome back Nintendo Treehouse Live as Nintendo announces their plans for E3 2021. Plus, the guys consider the status of E3 as…
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Famicom Detective Club Discussion
Patrick and Mark closely examine both recently released Famicom Detective Club games, The Missing Heir and The Girl Who Stands Behind. Full spoilers ahead! --…
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Switch Revision Imminent? (News from 6/1/21)
Yet more reports of an imminent Switch hardware revision have Patrick and Mark excited and scared. Is there a word that means both? Plus, surprising new Dragon…