Tales from the Cartridge: The Video Game Storytelling Podcast

Episode 15 of Bedtime Stories! We are basically becoming an Animal Crossing Bedtime Story podcast at this point because we have another one for you! With New Year's around the corner, we couldn't help but want to write another story. We hope you enjoy another Animal Crossing bedtime story to help you fall asleep! Goodnight!

It's that magical time of the year!....wait what?...No, not the holidays! It's Game of the Year time!!! We go through the 2021 Game Awards categories and nominations and discuss who we each believe should win! So come and join us as we celebrate a great year of gaming!!    Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email:  tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com  and we'll read them on the s...

Episode 14 of Bedtime Stories! We had such a great time writing an Animal Crossing episode that we jumped back in for more. This time with the episode centered around Turkey Day! Plus we have a new music track to use for our bedtime stories that debuts in this episode! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this video game story as you fall into a deep sleep! Goodnight!!

Episode 13 of Bedtime Stories! We wrote our own Animal Crossing bedtime story! Completely inspire by Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we take you on a tale of the Villager as they make their way through a normal day on their island. We hope you enjoy this carefree story as you try to go to sleep! Goodnight!!

The spooky season has ended and now its time to be thankful for the wonderful things we have like video games. Join Ryan and Eric as they share the game systems that they're most thankful for and run down some Nintendo drama. Do Ryan and Eric hate Nintendo now!? Tune in and find out!  Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com and we'll read the...

WARNING: This episode contains mature themes with sounds including gunshots, descriptions of blood, sexual abuse and heavy swearing! Episode 33! This is part 2 of No More Heroes! Travis sets his sights as the #1 ranked assassin in the world! Can he cut and slash his way to the top?! Come join us in the end of this crazy tale to find out!!   Send us your thoughts, feelings, and/or perspectives to t...

Episode 12 of Bedtime Stories! It's spooky season and we're embracing it with the tale of Simon Belmont as he goes to kill Dracula! So comes join us for a spooky bedtime story to help you slumber to dreams of terrifying nightmares (or pleasant fantasies, your choice)!

Boo! The spooky season is here. Listen to Ryan and Eric talk about some of their favorite spooky games in preparation for this month. Check out our Spooky intro. Are Ryan and Eric big spooky babies when it comes to horror? Listen and find out!  Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com and we'll read them on the show! We'll also send you as fre...

WARNING: This episode contains mature themes with sounds including gunshots, descriptions of blood, and heavy swearing! Episode 32! This is part 1 of the tale of Travis Touchdown as he begins his blood-soaked journey to be the #1 assassin! Can he do it?! Will he be strong enough?! We won't know because this is only part 1!! Come join us on this crazy adventure!!

The seasons are changing and it's the perfect time to go outside! Why not take us with you!? Listen to us as we talk about nature in video games while you hike through a forest or whatever. Are these video games better than nature and going outside?! Find out in this episode!  Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com and we'll read them on the...

It's our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Time flies when you're having fun and telling video games stories! That's the saying, right? We reflect on this past year with our thoughts on Tales as well as it's future! 

Come and fall asleep to the tale of Mario the carpenter as he ascends to face the menacing Donkey Kong and save his girlfriend Pauline! So get comfy, settle in, and fall asleep to this relaxing bedtime story! Goodnight!!

Ah...remakes. Those special games that are so memorable and nostalgic but with a fresh coat of paint. BUT, are remakes important?! Wait, what did you ask?! Which are our favorites?? Well join is for this episode to find out!! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com and we'll read them on the show! We'll also send you as free Tales from the Ca...

Episode 31! Join us as we dive into the world of Spyro the Dragon.  Will this young dragon be able to save all dragon kind from their crystal fate?!  Why don't they help him once they're free? Are dragons the baddies? Come find out as we explore the world of Spyro the Dragon. The first installment in this Playstation classic! Come and join us in this dragon-filled episode! 

Episode 30! Can Superman save his friends from being trapped in a virtual world by the diabolical Lex Luthor?! Why is Superman saving a virtual Metropolis? Why is Darkseid planning to use a bomb to blow up the Daily Planet parking garage?!?! So many strange and weird questions to answer and so little time to answer them!! Come and join us in this "superpowered" episode!!

DLC Episode 9!! We're halfway through 2021 and you know what that means! Ryan and Eric go through their favorite video game stories for games released in 2021! So come join us as we discuss 2021 so far! I've typed "2021" waaaaaay too many times in this description!!

Hello, Storygoers! Eric and Ryan are taking a bit of vacation this week, but we will be back next week with our July DLC. Were going to rebroadcast episode 12 of Tales from the Cartridge! This was during October where we only covered spooky games.  Should we trust a cowboy from the 1900s to keep us safe from a zombie apocalypse that has taken his family and driven the world into chaos? No probably...

Episode 29 of Tales from the Cartridge! We fly through the galaxy with the greatest bounty hunter alive! Join us as we tell the tale of Samus as they fight the evil space pirates who are desperately trying to rule the galaxy with a metroid shaped fist!

SURPRISE! Ryan and Eric give THEIR thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to all the interesting E3 2021 news! Come join us to see what we thought and if you agree or not!   Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to us at tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com or comment on our Instagram and Twitter so we can read them on the show! We'll send you a free Tales from the Cartridge sticker as a than...

DLC Episode 8!!! Our DLC episode for the month of June is a recap of the Ratchet and Clank story to get you ready for Rift Apart. Join us as we dive into the fun and wild story of Ratchet and Clank! Send us your thoughts, feelings, and prospectives at: Tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.con for your chance to snag a tales sticker!

Episode 28 of Tales from the Cartridge! Join us as we again explore the world of the Forgotten Realms! The land of miniature space hamsters, intrigue, and romance! Can Callius the Humble and his friends stop a powerful angelic crusader wreaking havoc on the sword coast!?  Will he be able to sing his way out of this one!? Will the fact he is the child of the god of murder cause any issues!? Find ou...

Episode 27 of Tales from the Cartridge! In this episode, we cover the indie game A Short Hike! Will Claire make it to the top of Hawks Peak?! Maybe! But what's important is the beautiful nature, the friends she meets along the way, and breakfast? Join us as we take a relaxing break in the world of A Short hike! 

Episode 26 of Tales from the Cartridge! In this episode, we cover the 2000 N64 game Spider-Man 64! Can Spidey stop a a rogues gallery of villains to save NYC?! Yeah probably! Can he save Mary Jane from be drowned in sewage water? Wow, I hope so! Does Venom somehow go from villain to comic relief?! I sure hope so!! So come join us as we web-swing through this fun episode!

DLC Episode 7!! We have a BATTLE ROYALE between all of the episodes we've made! Only 1 can be THE BEST EPISODE!!! Come join us to find out which episode REIGNS SUPREME!!

Episode 25 of Tales from the Cartridge! Can The Kid fix the Calamity? Is it a good idea to trust a kid with saving the world? Maybe! As long as he can use all of the good weapons he has at his disposal. Join us for Bastion! Come listen to Erics very good voice! It destroyed him.  Send your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com