Nintendo Cartridge Society

Patrick and Mark head to the Mushroom Kingdom to categorize the mainline Mario games into three distinct tiers: "Essential," must-play classics that define the series; "Next Steps," the games that invite players to explore further; and "Deep Cuts," games for fans who can't help but join in with a chant of "Mario! Mario! Mario!". SUPPORT US ON PATREON: ht...

Patrick and Mark channel the Triforce of Wisdom as they categorize each mainline Zelda game into three distinct tiers: "Essential," must-play classics that define the series; "Next Steps," the games that invite players to explore further; and "Deep Cuts," games for fans who can't get enough Hyrule. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgeso...

Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the fourth annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Best Zelda/Link Pairing, Best Dog in a Nintendo Game, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark imagine the ramifications of Wapeach being unleashed on the world as development art for the characters makes its way online. Plus, Xbox's plans for Game Pass, Decapolice delayed to 2024 (or beyond?), and more. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 Pikmin 4 Super Mario RPG Mario Tennis Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Professor Layton and the World of Steam Mother 3 SUPP...

Patrick and Mark defintiively rank the 24 Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo has announced Jet Force Gemini is coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Will the terrible box art keep Patrick and Mark away from the game forever? Plus, a logjam of Tetris 99 Maximus Cups to close out the year, Chill Season 2023 kicks off in Splatoon 3, and more. The guys also talk about: Super Mario RPG Pikmin 4 Bayonetta Knights of the Old Republic II SUPPORT US ON PATREON...

Patrick and Mark invite their 16 new Animal Crossing friends over for Thanksgiving...and assign them a numerical value based on how much they enjoy their company. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time by definitively ranking the ocarina songs in the game. Thanks to listener Jason for suggesting this topic! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo announced that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is in development, and Patrick and Mark don't know how to feel! Plus, checking in on Nintendo's business strategy...which also contains a lot of discussion of the Legend of Zelda movie. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Final Fantasy VII Super Mario Bros Wonder Splatoon 3 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.pa...

With the release of Booster Course Pass Wave 6 and the DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming to a close, Patrick and Mark take the opportunity to look back at all of the first party games with DLC on the Nintendo Switch. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark race into this week's Nintendo news including the release of Booster Course Pass Wave 6 for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Plus, Patrick's impressions of WarioWare: Move It!, interesting additions to Nintendo Switch Online, and more. The guys also talk about: Dragon Quest Monsters 2 Final Fantasy VII Super Mario Bros Wonder Devil World The Mysterious Murasame Castle Pokemon Scarlet...

When a zombie outbreak interrupts their regularly scheduled news episode, Patrick and Mark and special guest Mikey McCollor draft teams of Nintendo characters to help them survive the world of the living dead. BEWARE: this is a scarier and more violent episode of the show than usual. We're taking Thursday off this week. See you next Tuesday! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ninte...

Patrick and Mark equip the "Deep Dive into a Game" badge to discuss anything and everything about Super Mario Bros. Wonder. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's a "Wowie Zowie" kind of week as Patrick and Mark discuss the "Ask a Developer" series for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Plus, the voice cast of the new game confirmed, an interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, and more. The guys also talk about: METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 Disney Dreamlight Valley Cozy Edition F-Zero 99 SUPPORT US ON PATREO...

In celebration of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the Mario designs. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The Analogue 3D is coming next year to provide a 4K Nintendo 64 experience, and Patrick and Mark wonder what that might mean for the future of retro console revivals. Plus, the new voice actor for Mario revealed, a mysterious Nintendo patent, and more. The guys also talk about: Disney Speedstorm Sea of Stars Super Mario Bros. Wonder Princess Peach: Showtime! Pokemon Go Call of Duty Splatoon 3 Wii...

It's an episode fit for a prince! With Prince Florian of the Flower Kingdom set to become the next great Nintendo royal in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Patrick and Mark take the opportunity to discuss their favorite Nintendo royalty before assigning them some historical honorifics. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-41...

Patrick and Mark consider what will be lost when the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS lose online functionality early next April. Plus, a teaser for LEGO Animal Crossing, the next generation of Nintendo developers putting their stamp on Mario, and more. The guys also talk about: Disney Speedstorm Sea of Stars Batman Arkham Trilogy Super Mario Bros Wonder Star Wars Heritage Pack SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https:...

With the recent release of Mortal Kombat 1, Patrick and Mark attempt to educate themselves on the crazy cast of Mortal Kombat fighters. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo is set to release physical versions of the DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Pokemon (kind of), and Patrick and Mark wonder what that means for Nintendo's holiday strategy and the legacy of those games. Plus, Patrick's first impressions of Disney Speedstorm, new tracks for F-Zero 99, and more. The guys also talk about: Sea of Stars Tetris 99 Super Mario Bros. Wonder multiplayer Pikm...

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guests Drew Mackie and Conner McCabe to commemorate 700 episodes by definitively ranking the show's favorite hobbyhorses. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Famed creator and noted online grump Hideki Kamiya is leaving PlatinumGames, and Patrick and Mark wonder what that means for the future of the studio, Plus, internal Microsoft emails talk Nintendo, a marketing survey for Princess Peach: Showtime!, and more. The guys also talk about: Vampire Survivors multiplayer Sea of Stars Mortal Kombat 1 Tetris 99 Pikmin 1+2 Red Dead Redemption 2 SUPPORT US ON...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't getting any DLC, but this week, Patrick and Mark dare to suppose...what if it did? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's a regular Retro Game Round-up, as Patrick and Mark corral this week's Nintendo news including the latest on updates for F-Zero 99, Dragon Quest III HD-2D, Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, and more. The guys also talk about: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Sea of Stars A Boy and His Blob: Retro Collection Picross S+ SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocart...

It's showtime! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the news out of the September 2023 Nintendo Direct. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050