Nintendo Cartridge Society

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 Splatoon 3, Rayman DLC for Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and more. The guys also talk about: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Overcooked 2 Wave Race 64 Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet Marvel's Midnight Suns Disney Dreaml...

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? There's literally no way to know. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 original tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 one Smash Bros. pic on twitter every day. Truly a prison of his own making. The guys also talk about: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Splatoon 3 Super Smash Bros. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Picross Chrono Trigger Kirb...

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 the consoles, the video game industry at the time, and themselves. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 Embracer Group goes on a spending spree, sexual harassment claims at Nintendo of America, and more. Read Kotaku's report on the toxic work environment at Nintendo of America: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-of-america-sexual-harassment-sexism-aer...

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: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, no price increases for Nintendo Switch hardware, and more. The guys also talk about: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion Portal Live A Live Kirby 30th Anniversary Concert Kirby's Dream Buffet Blossom...

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: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 mode in Super Punch-Out!!, a Pac-Man live-action movie is announced, and more.  The guys also talk about: Live A Live Tetris 99 Splatoon 3 Mega Man Battle & Fighters Tactics Ogre: Reborn  Knights of the Old Republic   FRIEND...

Patrick and Mark put on their cutest hats to discuss the latest Pokemon Presents announcements. Anniversaries! New features! The rumbly tummy of Mewtwo! This presentation has it all!   The guys talk about: Pokemon World Championship  Pokemon Go  Pokemon Unite  Pokemon Masters EX  Pokemon Cafe Remix  Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet FRIEND US ON SWITCH  Patrick:...

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, Nintendo makes it (kinda) easier to make friends on Switch, the 30th Tetris 99 Maximus Cup is announced, and more. The guys also talk about:   Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Annapurna Interactive Showcase...

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 from undesirable aspects of other games. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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, early Live-A-Live impressions, a Nintendo fan event returns to Japan, and more. The guys also talk about: Portal Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link Fighter's History Nintendo Live Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops

With the recently released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge on their minds, Patrick and Mark cast famous foursomes as Nintendo characters. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 Mark call each other? Plus, Nintendo acquires another company, a new Kirby game is revealed, and more. The guys also talk about: ElecHead Pokemon Puzzle League Mega Man: The Wily Wars Portal Klanoa Phantasy Reverie Series Demo Kirby's Dream...

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. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 more. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 Dragon Quest Builders 2 ElecHead Bowser's Fury Pokemon Puzzle League Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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, Ubisoft is ending online support for some WiiU titles, Fire Emblem Heroes grosses $1 billion, and more. The guys also talk about: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Portal Companion Collection Dragon Quest Builders 2 Great Ace...

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: Sunbreak Nier: Automata The End of Yorha Edition Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Super Bomberman R 2 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Pac-Man World Re-Pac Blanc Return to Monkey Island Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Little Noah: Scion o...

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 Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch, rumors of a Metroid Prime remake this year, and more. The guys also talk about: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Overboard M...

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: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 Fils-Amie interview which sheds some light on how cool he thought the 3DS was. But in reality, the guys just want to rave about Shredder's Revenge and Demon's Tilt.  The guys also talk about: Dragon Quest Builders 2 Fall Guys: Ultimate Kno...

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 SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050