Nintendo Cartridge Society

As Donkey Kong Banaza looms, Patrick and Mark celebrate the history of Nintendo's favorite ape with Part 1 of the ABC's of Donkey Kong. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick is joined by special guest Mikey McCollor to unpack the Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct. From songs time forgave to little girls with dreams to hand-slappin' sonar to an un-untangle-able web of canon and continuity; the guys unpeel it all. Plus, some reflections on Mario Kart World, what the Switch 2 does for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and... Doom Eternal, why not...

To celebrate their 866th episode, Patrick and Mark dedicate the entire show to 4'33" topics suggested by you! From childhood crushes to favorite classical music, the current state of Star Wars to favorite movies, it's a lightning round of deeply important nonsense. Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions, and to everyone for listening! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com...

Patrick and Mark gear up for a trip to the Spirhalite Islands as Nintendo reveals Splatoon Raiders, a brand-new spin-off game. Plus, a Donkey Kong Bananza Direct is on the horizon, Switch 2 hits an early sales milestone, and the guys share updates from their journeys through Mario Kart World, Breath of the Wild, Wind Waker, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridge...

Patrick and Mark look back on their first week with Mario Kart World and the Switch 2 itself, and like any new relationship, there’s excitement, confusion, and a killer soundtrack. Plus, their impressions of Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Breath of the Wild revisited, and more. Could it be love? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: S...

The Switch 2 is finally here and the news keeps coming! Patrick and Mark round up everything happening in the wake of the Switch 2 launch, including updates from Summer Game Fest and a new release date for The Legend of Zelda movie. Plus, their initial hands-on impressions of the Switch 2, and more. The guys also talk about: Getting their Switch 2's and the set up experience. A brush with Nint...

It’s Switch 2 launch day! To celebrate the occasion, Patrick and Mark create an audio time capsule capturing the moment: how they’re feeling, what they know for sure about the new system, and what they think they'll be saying about it two years from now. Predictions! Hopes! Concerns! It’s all sealed inside, ready to revisit in 2027. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartri...

Patrick and Mark run through their final pre-launch checklist as the Switch 2 prepares for liftoff later this week. From their launch day plans to the games they're picking up first, the guys get ready for the next generation of Nintendo. Plus, Nintendo at Summer Game Fest (maybe), rumors of a June Direct, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND...

In their official capacity as members of the Nintendo Chamber of Commerce (don’t look it up), Patrick and Mark hand out prestigious honors to their favorite shops, vendors, and item peddlers from across Nintendo games. Who’s got the best deals? The friendliest service? The most questionable wares? Step inside and find out today! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocie...

Patrick and Mark hit the track to break down this week’s Nintendo news, including how Cow and other classic NPCs have joined the roster in Mario Kart World. Plus, a curious copyright filing sparks rumors of a new Hotel Dusk game, the surprising origins of the Pokémon logo, and more SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-413...

Patrick and Mark each count down four reasons they’re hyped (and one reason they're not) for GameCube games on the Switch 2. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Hey, isn’t Mario supposed to be a plumber? Then why couldn’t he stop the leak that the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie might be called Super Mario World? Patrick and Mark dive into the rumors, plus Nintendo’s return to Gamescom, a batch of Switch 2 news briefs, and more. Watch Patrick and Mark on the Nintendo Switch Space Solace video game fantasy draft: https://youtu.be/3xwFdmPx7zk The guys...

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Nick Costanza to count down their favorite countdowns in video games. From dramatic self-destruct sequences to high-stakes mini-games and everything in between. Time’s ticking! 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 react to the news that Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to become the fastest selling console of all time in its first 10 months. Plus, Switch 2 pre-orders go live on the My Nintendo Store, speculation on why publishers are embracing Game Key Cards over physical cartridges, and more. Catch Patrick and Mark on Call Me By Your Game Co-Op: https://youtu.be/VeGRTOYYwrA SUPPORT US ON PATR...

Patrick and Mark celebrate Mother’s Day the only way they know how: by picking out thoughtful, weird, and possibly dangerous gifts for the iconic moms of the Nintendo universe. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A major firmware update for the original Switch adds support for features like Virtual Game Card and GameShare, and Patrick and Mark unpack what it means for the looming launch of the Switch 2. Plus, Nintendo sets its sights on accessory maker Genki, the Joy-Con 2 gets a stealthy new rumble, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patri...

With word that some Nintendo titles are getting souped-up “Switch 2 Editions,” Patrick and Mark imagine what other Switch games deserve the deluxe treatment. What gets upgraded? What gets added? And which forgotten gems from the Switch are ripe for a glow-up? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-00...

Patrick and Mark survived the great Switch 2 pre-order scramble—and lived to podcast about it! This week, the guys share their experiences trying to secure the new hardware, plus thoughts on the newly available Tears of the Kingdom and Street Fighter 6 amiibo, GameCube controller pre-orders, and more. It's pre-orders all the way down! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocart...

Patrick and Mark affix patches to the elbows of their sports coats and dive deep into the curious semantics of Nintendo’s game titles. What does it really mean when a game is called “Land” instead of “World”? And what happens when you throw “Super” in front of something? From "New" to "Deluxe," they explore the subtle signals Nintendo sends through its naming conventions. SUPPO...

Patrick and Mark catch up on an eventful week in Nintendo news, with pre-order information and pricing confirmed for North America and—hey!—a whole Mario Kart World Direct as well. Plus, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, amiibo pricing updates, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick:...

Patrick and Mark pit randomly selected Nintendo games against each other in a no-rules, rapid-fire showdown to determine which game reigns supreme. Will logic prevail? Don't count on it! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

When will Switch 2 pre-orders open in North America? Nobody knows—not even Patrick and Mark! But that doesn’t stop them from trying to make sense of reports about Nintendo’s manufacturing plans and what they could mean in our ever-panicked global economy. Plus, new details on the Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, helping a listener spend their Nintendo Switch Vouche...

The Switch 2 Direct was packed with exciting news—but it didn’t cover everything. This week, Patrick and Mark explore what was missing from the presentation and what those omissions could mean for the system’s future and Nintendo’s broader strategy. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Mark is out of the hospital and now the only thing spewing out of his body uncontrollably is Switch 2 Direct opinions. Patrick and Mark finally get together to discuss: Switch 2 hardware features like GameChat and Game Share. Nintendo's approach to pricing. Reactions to games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong: Bananza, and Kirby Air Riders. Third-parties showing up for Switch 2. And more. SUP...

Mark is waylaid with a medical emergency, so special guest co-host Conner McCabe joins Patrick to breakdown every minute of the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct. Super Mario Kart, Kirby's Air Riders, Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2 Editions, 40k / 60FPS / HDR, Metroid Prime 4, Elden Ring, The Duskbloods, Game Cube Classics Library, Game Sharing, Game Chat, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Street Fighter 6, Had...