Nintendo Cartridge Society

Patrick is joined by special guest host Jeremy Schmidt (Video Games: A Comedy Show) to give their expert legal opinions on Nintendo's case against the developer of Palworld. Is the lawsuit a righteous defense against an IP thief or a crass show of power from a titan in the industry? And more imporantly: is it possible to even imply morality when it comes to the actions of corporations? The guy...

Patrick and Mark do a lot of looking, asking, and thinking as they explore all aspects of the recently released Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club. First, a spoiler-free discussion on their overall impressions of the experience, followed by a spoiler-filled deep dive into the story and themes of this surprising Nintendo game. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartr...

Patrick and Mark break out the glow sticks and head to the desert for a show as the results of Splatoon 3's final Splatfest are revealed. Plus, what the PS5 Pro can (and can't) tell us about the Switch 2, the gaming industry's rotten year drags on, and more. The guys also talk about: Patrick importing the Famicom NSO controllers from Japan. Patience paying off as Patrick finally receiv...

This week, Patrick and Mark deliver their final grades for Nintendo's biggest franchises on the Switch. Tune in to find out which series made the Honor Roll. 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 dive into the latest Nintendo news of the week, including how WayForward got connected with Nintendo to develop the Advance Wars remake. Plus, the guys veer into PlayStation territory as they discuss the release of Astro Bot, the cancellation of Concord, and the PS5 Pro. The guys also talk about: Their continued experiences with Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club. Mark...

Patrick and Mark break out the red pens to grade Nintendo's biggest franchises on the Switch. How well have your favorite series been represented on the platform? Tune in to find out! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With less than a month to go before its release, Nintendo continues to reveal new details about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, including a new Swordfighter form. Plus, Patrick and Mark's early impressions of Emio - the Smiling Man, developer NDCube rebrands as Nintendo Cube, and more. The guys also talk about: Patrick trying out Advanced Wars: 1+2 Reboot Camp. Additional details on Ech...

Patrick and Mark dive deep into all the news and announcements from today's back-to-back Indie World and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase presentations. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Ahead of this morning's Indie World and Partner Showcase presentations, Patrick and Mark clear the decks by discussing the Nintendo news from the past week. The guys discuss Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp shutting down, Amazon promising to support the Switch 2, and more. Stay tuned for another episode later tonight, where they'll break down all the announcements from today's presentation...

Patrick and Mark take stock of the Nintendo Switch Online classic game libraries, taking a close look at the first-party titles that are still missing in action. Which games deserve a spot, what does their absence mean, and how likely are we to see them added in the future? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark:...

Nintendo has given us our first look at the Nintendo Museum opening in Kyoto, and Patrick and Mark can't wait to press their noses against the glass of the Virtual Boy exhibit. Plus, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket threatens to turn us all into collectors, new Switch 2 tidbits, and more. The guys also talk about: Impa's family tree in the Zelda games. Does the fact that the next two P...

In response to a listener's suggestion, Patrick and Mark revisit the January 2017 Nintendo Switch reveal presentation and dive deep into the original features Nintendo highlighted to determine which ones have truly stood the test of time. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A new Virtual Boy emulator for the Apple Vision Pro leads Patrick and Mark to wonder if there's any future for Nintendo's 3D games in their original forms. Plus, new characters revealed for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Patrick's early impressions of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and more. The guys also talk about: Capcom looking to bring more of their classic arcade fi...

Patrick and Mark hitch a ride with a Goron as Nintendo reveals all new details about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, including an all-new ability. Plus, Nintendo's sales slow down, recruiting heats up ahead of new hardware, and more. Watch Jon Cartwright's "Why Pokémon Will Never Leave Nintendo" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ped_Oskqfg The guys also talk about: Th...

Prompted by a listener email, Patrick and Mark delve into Nintendo's recent habit of collaborating with third-party developers to remake classic games, and then following them up with new entries in the series. They also look at other examples from Nintendo's past, recent remakes that could potentially lead to sequels, and share other Nintendo franchises that are primed for the remake-to-s...

As the Pokemon Company marks another year as one of the highest grossing licensing companies in the world, Patrick and Mark grapple with the age old question: what is a licensing company and how do they record their revenue? Plus, the creative director of the Mario + Rabbids series leaves Ubisoft, Pokemon returns to China, and more. The guys also talk about: Spending more time with Nintendo World...

Patrick and Mark conclude their look back at the Nintendo Entertainment System with Part 2 of the ABC's of NES. 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 are shocked/excited that Nintendo's mysterious tease of Emio — The Smiling Man turns out to be a new Famicom Detective Club game! Plus, Hot NES Summer continues with first impressions of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, new amiibo are announced, and more. The guys also talk about: Patrick finishing Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. Patrick and Mark both redownloading Fire Em...

It's Hot NES Summer! Patrick and Mark celebrate the release of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition with Part 1 of the ABC's of NES. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Enjoy this special preview of the Patreon-exclusive series "NCS Arcade," wherein Patrick and Mark discuss games available on Nintendo Switch Online that they've never beaten before. In this episode, the guys talk about The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. To hear the entire conversation, plus more episodes, check out patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety . FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick:...

With Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition coming soon, Patrick and Mark take the initiative to "fix" some (potentially already perfect) classic NES games. 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 had almost zero hype for Lugi's Mansion 2 HD when it released, but now that they've actually dug into it, they have a lot to say. Plus, a major update for F-Zero 99, Nintendo surprises with a cache of NES games, and more. Vote to determine which Mega Man game we play: https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-game-boy-107294965 They also talk about: Patrick discovers "Indy...

To celebrate the release of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Patrick and Mark cast Nintendo characters in the classic ghost movies "Ghost," "Beetlejuice," and "Ghostbusters." Vote to determine which Mega Man game we play: https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-game-boy-107294965 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick:...

Patrick and Mark discuss the news out of Nintendo's 84th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, including comments about Nintendo's use of AI and preventing scalping of the Switch successor. Plus, early impressions of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Summer Games Done Quick 2024, and more. Vote to determine which Mega Man game we play: https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-game-boy-107294965 They...

Inspired by the announcement that Princess Zelda will be starring in the next Legend of Zelda game, Patrick and Mark pitch other Nintendo characters who are ready to take up the mantle of series protagonist. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050