Nintendo Cartridge Society

Still in a post-Direct stupor, Patrick and Mark round up all of the week's Nintendo news, including variable refresh rate (VRR) coming to the Switch 2 when docked, Nintendo of America's "Customer Appreciation" sale, the GameCube's 25th anniversary, and more.The guys also talk about:Trying Star Fox Adventures for the first time.Patrick plays the Final Fantasy Resonance Demo.Monster Hunter Wilds and Capcom's pricing strategy with its Switch 2 ports.The rest of the latest Switch 2 system update, including music coming to the Mii Maker.A Capcom pop-up store landing in Los Angeles.A little sidebar into Sony's decision to drop Hideo Kojima's Physint.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark react to all the announcements from today's Nintendo Direct, from the official reveal of Metroid Ravenous to Kirby going full open-world in Kirby and the World Beyond. Plus, Capcom continues to show up big with Monster Hunter Wilds, Mega Man, and Resident Evil. Atlus shows up big with Persona and Persona. And any reports of Amiibo's death are greatly exaggerated.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Lordy lordy, look who's 40! Nintendo threw Hyrule a birthday party, and Patrick and Mark react to everything from the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: a deep look at the reborn Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, a worldwide concert series, the Zelda movie's title, and more.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The predictions? Mild and Wild. The stakes? A trademark NCS Million Dollar Bet. The subject: a September 2026 Nintendo Direct. What do Patrick and Mark expect to see at Nintendo's next Switch 2 presentation? Sure, Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed a Direct for September, but they wouldn't leave the guys hanging like that... would they?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick is joined by Jeremy Schmidt (Video Games A Comedy Show) to trace how a leak about Just Dance led to Ubisoft possibly leak the date of the next Nintendo Direct. OR DID IT? Plus, Jeremy can't stop playing Xenoblade and Patrick can't stop playing Splatoon. The guys also talk about: Final Fantasy VII Revelation being overexposed in games showcases.Capcom has another banger on their hands with Onimusha: Way of the Sword.When will Zelda ever feel like the old Zelda again?A Sonic Mania sequel not being in the works (even though it should be).New Switch 2 bundles offering deceptive savings.A late-in-life update for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Switch 2.Is Mega Man: Dual Override new enough to stand out or is it retreading old territory?FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Splatoon Month reaches its epic conclusion with a Mega Ranking! Patrick and Mark rank five different aspects of the Splatoon series: from best weapon types to favorite Idols, the top story modes across every game, and more.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark spent the week in a pressure cooker labeled The Duskbloods and the DK Challenges, with a ticking clock on opportunities to do both. What did the guys think of FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive, and were they able to make progress in the Donkey Kong challenge before time runs out? Plus, the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase hits next week, Terranigma, the legendary SNES RPG that never made it to North America, is finally getting a release, and more.The guys also talk about:A listener comment on their ranking of enemy armies (inspired by the Salmonids).Patrick dives back into Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved.The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta kicks of this Friday.Should Mark buy Elden Ring or wait for The Duskbloods? Or both?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Splatoon Month is in full swing! Patrick and Mark take themselves to the school of (punk) rock as they educate themselves on the bands of the Splatoon series. The format is simple: pull a random band from the series, try to figure out who they are and what music they play based only on the name, then find out how wrong they are.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

If the leaks are to be believed, Nintendo is preparing to test Patrick and Mark's wills by releasing a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 and Pro Controller 2 later this year. Surely they don't need new Switch 2's already...and yet... Plus, Nintendo of America offers a new incentive for completing the DK Challenge, the end of the road for Pokemon Bank, and more.The guys also talk about:Super Mario Sunshine hitting Nintendo Classics.Patrick's continued adventures in Big Walk.A new DLC pack for Marvel Cosmic Invasion.An easter egg in Splatoon 3 for players who've completed Splatoon Raiders.Kingdom Hearts IV news out of D23.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Splatoon Month continues! Inspired by the Salmonid hordes of Splatoon Raiders, Patrick and Mark marshal their forces to rank Nintendo's greatest enemy armies, from the Koopa Troop to the Kremling Krew and beyond. Which army marches to victory, and which one falls on the battlefield?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Stop, or that nun will shoot! Last week's Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct was packed with surprises, but are Patrick and Mark excited about the game after all the details were unveiled? Plus, Patrick goes exploring in Big Walk, new Zelda movie casting rumors, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick's hands-on with D-Hopper, Zero Racers, and V-Tetris on Virtual Boy.Mark wraps up Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.Being SELECTED for The Duskbloods Network Test.The lastest Switch 2 sales numbers and other updates from Nintendo's financial report.A Final Fantasy VII Revelation "new look" happening at Gamescom.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark kick off Splatoon Month with a deep dive into Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo's first single-player Splatoon spin-off for Switch 2. From the looter-shooter gameplay on the Spirhalite Islands to Deep Cut's expanded role, the guys break down all of the Salmonid-slaying combat and debate what a sequel should fix.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Capcom wants to release a new Resident Evil game every year, but what happens when they run out of games to remake? With Resident Evil Veronica already announced for 2027 and only a handful of others left in the remake pipeline, Patrick and Mark wonder where the series goes long-term. Plus: the Virtual Boy library on Nintendo Switch Online gets its final update, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 lands its ESRB rating, and more.The guys also talk about:The Leon amiibo is not a man with a gun, but a man with a hatchet.Super Mario Sunshine joins GameCube Nintendo Classics next week.Orbitals announces support for a “Global Friend’s Pass app.”Thimbleweed Park 2 is announced.A Splatoon Raiders-themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup kicks off on Friday.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With Nintendo remaking Star Fox 64 and Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, Patrick and Mark look back at every game Nintendo published on the 3DS to ask: does it deserve a remake on Switch 2? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark share their first impressions of Splatoon Raiders, ahead of a full month of Splatoon-themed episodes kicking off next week! Plus, they delve into Miyamoto’s recent remarks on game remakes, sparking discussions about Nintendo’s current release strategy, wonder if Nintendo will celebrate Zelda's 40th anniversary, and more.The guys also talk about:Details on the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.Final Fantasy XIV Online's release date on Switch 2.Some new insights on Nintendo support studiosA new Tetris 99 event with an opportunity to snag themes at a discount.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With The Odyssey in theaters, Patrick and Mark go searching for Nintendo's own epics: games built on heroic quests, divine intervention, and the occasional 1-Up Mushroom along the way.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark log into the world wide web to prepare for the upcoming network tests of two major Switch 2 games: The Duskbloods and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Plus, a new update for Mario Tennis Fever and Nintendo's evolving strategy for game updates, Hasbro and Nintendo team up for toys based on the Zelda series, and more.The guys also talk about:The joys of Game Share.Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has a confirmed release date on Switch.Level-5 teasing a thoughtful ending for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.Hallmark reveals their 2026 Nintendo-themed holiday ornaments.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark cross the finish line on their definitive ranking of every Mario Kart World alternate racer costume, zippering last week's tier decisions together into one giant 103-costume ranking.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Reports of Nintendo exploring a Switch 2 OLED revision have Patrick and Mark asking if the time is right for a major upgrade. Plus, Nintendo announces plans to discontinue the Switch 1 in Europe, Mario Kart Tour shuts down in September, and more.The guys also talk about:That moment in a game when you figure out the limitations of its gameplay loops.A Kingdom Hearts panel announced for next month's D23.GameStop's fire sale on the Switch 2 camera.A new demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.Details on Nintendo's presence at San Diego Comic Con.An update to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales adds a much requested feature.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Start your engines! Patrick and Mark embark on a journey to definitively rank all of the Mario Kart World alternate racer costumes. The first step? Sorting them into tiers. Can the likes of Wampire Waluigi and Aristocrat King Boo withstand the test of sartorial scrutiny?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A new game rating from Brazil may have accidentally revealed the next Metroid title: Metroid Ravenous. Patrick and Mark discuss what the title suggests about the game and speculate about its potential release date. Plus, Mark's first impressions of Rhythm Heaven Groove, details from the Splatoon Raiders Direct, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick’s progress in Xenoblade Chronicles on Switch 2 and his evolving feelings about the game.A new update for Mario Kart World introduces two new routes to Knockout Tour, along with other changes.PlayStation announces the discontinuation of physical games in 2028.Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo gets a release date and a price.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

To celebrate the release of Rhythm Heaven Groove on Switch, Patrick and Mark look back on the history of Nintendo rhythm games, from Donkey Konga to Wii Music. Then, they talk about some notable rhythm mechanics in otherwise non-rhythm games.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Will Patrick and Mark be forced to rename the Slippy B. DeFrog Award for Achievement in Obnoxious Characters? The new, great Star Fox game has the guys reconsidering their position. Plus, Patrick revisits Donkey Kong 64 to see if his thoughts on the game have changed after all these years, an update on Nintendo's new headquarters, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick attempts to get into Xenoblade Chronicles once again.A crisis of faith looms with the release of the newest Kirby Air Riders amiibo.Takashi Tezuka not fully retiring from Nintendo after all.An (almost) record setting sales start for the Switch 2 in America.New DLC for Monster Hunter Stories 3.A Star Fox-themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup takes off in July.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Drew Mackie to explore the amusing, unexpected, and outright strange elements of Mario's history and lore, as detailed in Drew's "Mario 101" chronicle. The guys discuss the unique, cross-continent environment in which Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom were formed, how different regions understand the Mario universe in different ways, favorite surprising facts, and lots more. Check out Mario 101: https://www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/mario-101-historySUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Yes, it's still a Nintendo podcast, but this week Patrick and Mark take some time to talk about the Steam Machine and what its over-$1k starting price tells us about the state of the video games industry. Plus, Patrick reaches Mina the Hollower's endgame, the Nintendo Museum expands with a new restaurant, and more.The guys also talk about:Nintendo goes into turbo mode with Nintendo Music updates.A new eShop experience on the original Switch.Why Final Fantasy VII's final chapter is called "Revelation."Europe gets in on the Pokopia bundle party.A Diablo 4 Switch 2 port seems imminent, but can it survive Microsoft's changing strategies?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark revisit the first year of the Switch 2. From pre-orders and launch day through first-party games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokopia, game pricing controversies, Switch 2 Editions, and more, they cover it all and talk about where Nintendo stands heading into year two.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

You know it's been a crazy couple of weeks for gaming news when Patrick and Mark are just now getting to react to major announcements like Resident Evil: Veronica and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Plus, Patrick's thoughts on Mina the Hollower, divining as much as possible from some Ocarina of Time remake website metadata, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick getting some quality time with friends in with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.Mark's deciding to pass on the side missions in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (unless?).The major Switch and Switch 2 announcements from Summer Game Fest, including two new Cuphead games.Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition gets a release date.The creators of The Adventures of Elliot - The Millenium Tales reflect on some "surprising" feedback .Confirmation that Nintendo plans a new Switch 2 model with a replacable battery for the EU.A new Donkey Kong Bananaza theme for Alarmo.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo confirmed an Ocarina of Time remake, but the June 2026 Direct had a lot more to share. Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Conner McCabe (Call Me By Your Game) to break down every announcement, share their honest reactions, and fill in details that emerged after the show.Including:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time "reborn"Rhythm Heaven GrooveStar FoxSplatoon RaidersFire Emblem: Fortune's WeavePokemon Pokopia DLCNintendo Switch Sports ResortXenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 Switch 2 EditionsXenoblade GenesisThe DuskbloodsSwitch 2-exclusive NSO Donkey Kong challengesOnimusha: Way of the SwordDragon's Dogma 2: Dark ArisenKingdom Hearts IVFinal Fantasy ResonanceAnd much more!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Part 2 of the ABCs of Capcom on Nintendo. Patrick and Mark pick up at N and work through to Z, covering obscure Nintendo releases, surprising Capcom history, and a few picks that go a lot deeper than you'd expect.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's a big week for third-party news and it starts with Dragon Quest XII's re-reveal 5 years after its initial announcement. Patrick and Mark discuss what they think caused Square-Enix to pivot away from their original vision for the game and what it means for the future of the franchise. Plus, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 announced for Switch 2, the guys check out Pictonico!, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark's thoughts on finishing Pragmata and early impressions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2. Patrick's first impressions of Mina the Hollower.A Nintendo Music update brings new features and Mario Kart World tracks.Donkey Kong 64 making its way to Nintendo Switch Online later this week.Other updates from the Dragon Quest anniversary stream, including Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World and confirmation of a Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI.Steam Deck gets a hefty price increase.A demo and discount for Resident Evil Requiem.Looking at the week ahead as Summer Game Fest kicks off.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark celebrate one of Nintendo's most storied third-party relationships with Part 1 of the ABCs of Capcom.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

(Audio Fixed.) Ahoy, ahoy! After rolling credits on Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Patrick shares his full impressions. Plus, Mark weighs in on Pragmata on Switch 2, wondering how many Switch 2's Nintendo really plans to sell this year, and more.The guys also talk about:Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream projected to be the best-selling game in April in the US.Might Genshin Impact finally come to a Nintendo console? A new game update points to "maybe."A day-one patch required for some Star Fox (2026) online features.LEGO teases a new Donkey Kong set.An update for Alarmo brings new features.A new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup this weekend celebrates Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

To celebrate the release of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Patrick and Mark put their Yoshi knowledge to the test. The format is simple: pull a random enemy from the series, try to figure out what it is based only on the name, then find out how wrong they are.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo surprises everyone with the announcement of Pictonico!, a new free-to-start mobile game from Intelligent Systems that turns your photos into minigames. Patrick and Mark dare to ask the question on everyone's minds: including photos of their butts? Plus, a new Switch 2 choose-your-game bundle in North America, the Zelda movie's release date moves up (slightly), and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick returning to Donkey Kong Country 2 & 3 and the weirdness of DKC 2.Mark's continued adventures in Super Mario Bros. Wonder multiplayer.Has Nintendo moved to Thursday updates for the Nintendo Music app?The surprise drop of 5 additional Virtual Boy games on NSO.Reports of Nintendo entering the Indian market next year.Nintendo confirms their attendance at Gamescom.LEGO Nintendo sets reaching end-of-life.A new demo for Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.Moss: The Forgotten Relic, previously a VR title, announced for consoles and PC.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

From the Patreon - NCS Arcade: Elite Beat Agents. Patrick and Mark "are go!" as they discuss the 2006 Nintendo DS cult classic "Elite Beat Agents."SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane...it's Fox McCloud! Nintendo surprised everyone last week with a Star Fox Direct and a round of Switch 2 price increases, and Patrick and Mark are here to break it all down. New character designs, what Nintendo's forecasts say about the year ahead, and more. The guys also talk about:Patrick finishing Pokemon Pokopia and Zelda II.Mark experiencing multiplayer in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the first time.Everything from the Star Fox Direct, and what it might mean for the rumored Ocarina of Time remake.Software sales updates for some of Nintendo's biggest titles and how to make sense of their current pricing strategy.Nintendo icon Takashi Tezuka retiring.Fitness Boxing 3 Switch 2 Edition announced.Yuji Horii (accidentally?) announcing a Dragon Quest presentation for the end of May.Mina the Hollower getting a release date and price.The Tears of the Kingdom Mineru Construct amiibo finally getting a release date.The My Nintendo Store becoming just Nintendo Store.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With Ocarina of Time remake rumors on their minds, Patrick and Mark run through some of their favorite game remakes, from Metroid: Zero Mission to Resident Evil 4 to Famicom Detective Club, pulling one idea from each they'd love to see applied to a theoretical Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime offers a rare window into Nintendo's philosophy on game pricing, and Patrick and Mark dig into the comments and what they mean for Nintendo's relationship with its customers. Plus, Amazon follows Walmart in discounting physical copies of Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, the Zelda movie heads to IMAX screens, and more.The guys also talk about:Updates on their Pokopia and Tomodachi Life adventures.Patrick goes to bat for Zelda 2.Is the third Final Fantasy 7 game closer than we think?Super Mario Galaxy 2 gets a small update and an additional storybook chapter.What to make of more unannounced Switch 2 games on the Taiwanese rating website?Pikmin Bloom updates from the ESA's inagural "iicon" conference.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Almost a year after it was originally teased, Splatoon Raiders finally gets its moment. Patrick and Mark break down everything Nintendo revealed about the Switch 2 exclusive, including its July release date and a surprising price. Plus, an overview trailer and previews dropped for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, continued impressions of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and more.The guys also talk about:Walmart selling physical copies of Splatoon Raiders and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the digital prices. Experiment or long-term strategy?Rumors that Nintendo is hearing pitches for a Metroid movie. Does Metroid make sense as a big budget film? What Nintendo franchise does?Final Fantasy XIV confirmed for Switch 2.More news on Xbox's evolving strategy.Mina the Hollower goes gold.A new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup celebrating Tomodachi Life.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo LABO turns 8 years old, and Patrick and Mark celebrate the occasion by honoring their favorite odd uses of Nintendo hardware. From the Game Boy Camera to Ring Fit Adventure to the Nelsonic game watches, there's no Nintendo inconvenience they won't venerate.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Could Nintendo be heading toward a generation where a new Zelda simply doesn't happen? Patrick and Mark wrestle with whether games have gotten too big for Nintendo to release them at the pace fans expect. Plus, Mark's final thoughts on Final Fantasy 7 Remake and first thoughts on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the Switch 2 gets a shoutout in Pragmata's sales milestone, and more.The guys also talk about:Despite his best efforts, Patrick can't resist the siren song of Pokopia.Revisiting Star Fox 64 and its 3DS remake.Was Nintendo sitting on a completed Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for a year?New ratings board listings spark speculation that Starfield and Diablo 4 are on their way to Switch 2.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark run down their favorite graphical showcases on Nintendo systems, from Mode 7 on the Super Nintendo to the water in Wave Race 64 to the surprisingly expressive pixels of Pokemon Red and Blue.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo may be planting fake leaks to root out insider sources, and it could have major implications for those Star Fox and Ocarina of Time rumors. Patrick and Mark dig into the intrigue. Plus, Rhythm Heaven Groove has a release date and a surprise budget price, 007 First Light gets delayed on Switch 2, and more.The guys also talk about:Official PEGI ratings appearing for Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition pre-orders going live at $80.Updates from Level-5's "Vision 2026" showcase, including a new look at Professor Layton and the New World of Steam.The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossing $629 million globally, and whether it can hang with this year's competition.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With rumors that a new Star Fox game could be announced at any moment, Patrick and Mark raid the full series catalog to pull one thing from each previous game that they'd want to see in a brand new entry. Yes, even something worth salvaging from Star Fox Guard.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo has revealed a new Super Mario Galaxy Switch 2 deal/bundle/thing, and all this talk of the Galaxy games has Patrick and Mark wondering what the "forever" 3D Mario games are. Plus, could Nintendo have better capitalized on the Star Fox hype, Shigeru Miyamoto wants Pikmin everywhere, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark’s progress in Final Fantasy VII Remake.Patrick’s first couple of hours with Pokemon LeafGreen and impressions of the new single-player content in Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Switch 2 Edition.10 months since Splatoon Raiders was announced and when we might hear more.New details on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream's Switch 2 upgrades.Level-5 announcing a “Vision 2026” presentation.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Drew Mackie to discuss the Super Mario Galaxy movie. Don’t worry, they’ll let you know when spoiler talk begins.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A new Star Fox? An Ocarina of Time remake?! Patrick and Mark examine the latest rumors surrounding Nintendo’s 2026 plans and try to make sense of it all. Plus, Nintendo promises cheaper digital game prices in the U.S., but what does "cheaper" actually mean? And more.The guys also talk about:Patrick's first impressions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition.Mark getting started on Pizza Island in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream demo.Nintendo surprises everyone by revealing Fox McCloud is in the Super Mario Galaxy movie (and voiced by Glen Powell).Playstation prices on the rise and if Nintendo might be forced to follow suit.Reports that Nintendo has cut Switch 2 production amid slow U.S. holiday sales.A release date and new details for Pokemon Champions.Bob-omb Blast added to Battle Mode in Mario Kart World.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Inspired by the Talking Flower and the new Flower Mario power-up in Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition, Patrick and Mark set out to plant the ultimate Nintendo garden. First, they nominate their favorite flora from across the Nintendo universe and then whittle it down to a Top 10 worthy of planting.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A new report may finally explain the mysterious Switch 2 model code from January, but are Patrick and Mark ready for the answer to be as mundane as EU regulations? Plus, Patrick conquers Fire Emblem Awakening on Hard Mode, Picross teams up with Konami for a new game, and more.The guys also talk about:Whether Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream can compete with Pokopia for social media dominanceMissing the colorful Joy-Con of the original SwitchThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie getting McDonald’s Happy Meal toysThe return of the Springfest Splatfest in Splatoon 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With Pokemon Pokopia taking off, Patrick and Mark look beyond Pokemon and ask: what other Nintendo franchises deserve the “Pokopia treatment”? From cozy spinoffs to unexpected franchise mashups, the guys pitch their ideas for how Nintendo’s biggest series could evolve in surprising new ways.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050