Nintendo Cartridge Society

Patrick and Mark jack into the matrix and enter the digital world of Labo VR. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050. -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

This week, Reggie Fils-Aime officially retires from Nintendo, and Patrick and Mark waste no time in pledging loyalty to their new Bowser overlord. Plus, a potential new game mode in Smash Bros Ultimate, and a potential new LEGO Star Wars game. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050. -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmai...

At long last, Patrick and Mark can talk about Final Fantasy VII on their Nintendo podcast! This week the guys definitively rank the playable characters in this JRPG classic. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050. -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

“Leaks” from Best Buy have Patrick and Mark wondering what Link to the Past-related thing could possibly be coming to Switch. Plus, what of Criterion’s F-Zero game? And things that make you go “ahhhhh...” -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050. -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscri...

This week, Patrick and Mark discuss the latest Yoshi game — Yoshi’s Crafted World. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050. -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

Patrick and Mark talk about just about many Switches they're willing to buy rumors of, not one, but two hardware revisions coming this year. Plus, Mario & Sonic go back to the Olympics for the first time since the last time and Yacht Clubs' new game sure looks a lot like The Messenger. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050. -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinC...

At the end of Weird Retro Sequel month, Patrick and Mark take one of the most obtuse NES classics for a spin: Castlevania 2. This game has three different endings and the guys can’t agree on which one actually constitutes the “good” ending. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick is joined by Michael DeLaney (Retcon Punch) to review last week’s Nindie Direct. Some patterns emerge: post-apocalypse, cartoon-y art styles, everything is a weapon, dogs in danger, and mutants… lots of mutants. Plus, Patrick and DeLaney are both initially excited by a game called “The Red Lantern” before realizing it has nothing to do with the comic book characters of the same name, befor...

Patrick loves StarTropics. Loves it. But how’s the super-late-era NES sequel to a hyper-Americana Zelda-like hold up to that legacy? Patrick and Mark play most of the way through this goofy time travel adventure to find out! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick is joined by Kelly Nugent (Teen Creeps, Same Day Shipping) to speculate on what new games Gearbox and Yacht Club Games are going to announce at PAX East. Plus, a harsh review of the theme song for Fire Emblem Three Houses! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick and Mark dig into the Game Boy Classic: Super Mario Land 2. Why does Mario have a castle? Why is there a Wario? What do coins do in Mario games? Find out by playing and listening along! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick is joined by Greg Smith ( DopeTown 3000 ) to raise questions about the Nintendo Labo VR set, to get excited about that cool new Mortal Kombat 11 story trailer, and to kindly ask Masahiro Sakurai to take better care of himself. Plus, Nintendo wants their mobile games to make less money? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick and Mark aren’t sure they understand the story behind Zelda II, and honestly, without Patrick playing this game backwards and forwards as kid, they’d be pretty much lost here. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick is joined by Matt Acevedo (Ultimate Fictional Character Podcast) to talk about which of these new starter Pokemon is the most adorable (hint: it’s either the saddest one, or the happiest one). Plus, Delta Rune doesn’t let you choose and Pauline is coming to Mario Tennis Aces! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

With the reveal of a Link’s Awakening remake coming to Switch later this year, Patrick and Mark discuss the other Game Boy games they think deserve similar treatment. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

It’s the end of an era as Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime announces his retirement, and Patrick and Mark share fond memories of his tenure. Plus, rumors that Microsoft might be publishing some of their games on Switch, and bringing Game Pass with them! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark share their impressions of the Yoshi’s Crafted World and Daemon X Machina demos. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week there are lots of rumors about games that might be coming to Switch, and Patrick and Mark discuss them all. Plus, Patrick’s been playing Final Fantasy IX and Mark’s making his way through Majora’s Mask 3D. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick and Mark break down all the reveals, announcements, and surprises from yesterday’s Nintendo Direct. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark go through the Qs and the As of Nintendo’s financial call and discuss the state (or rumored state) of the company in 2019. Plus, a sincere thank you to Capcom and an even more sincere prayer for a Direct this week. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark definitively rank Donkey Kong’s Animal Buddies. From Rambi to Quawks, who will be the ultimate King of the Jungle? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

The Microsoft and Nintendo romance continues with reports that Xbox Live will soon be supported on Switch, and Patrick and Mark consider the implications for the future. Plus, Nintendo’s earnings call reveals the company’s new strategy to expand their audience. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

With Metroid Prime 4 getting rebooted under a new development team, Patrick and Mark think up some Nintendo games they wish would have received the same treatment. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Metroid Prime 4 is getting rebooted, so Patrick and Mark discuss all of the news and rumors surrounding Nintendo’s surprise announcement. Plus, an indie showcase from across the pond. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Ahead of its 8th anniversary next month, Patrick and Mark take an episode to sing the praises of the Nintendo 3DS. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.