Nintendo Cartridge Society

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

Pokemon Pokopia is popping off and Patrick’s been playing it! He shares early impressions from his first hours with the game. Plus, a release date trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book introduces us to the Glubbits, a new Switch 2 update adds a “Handheld Mode Boost” for Switch 1 games, and more.The guys also talk about:Pokopia selling over 2.2 million copies in its first four daysQuestions around the missing US price for Yoshi and the Mysterious BookReports out of GDC on Elden Ring: Tarnished EditionA new Hori steering wheel peripheral for Mario KartLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight moving up its release dateA Tetris 99 Maximus Cup celebrating Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Finally, an episode that’s all about Mii! Patrick and Mark revisit everyone’s favorite video game doppelgangers before determining the Top 10 greatest uses of Miis of all time.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 special guest host Conner McCabe (Call Me By Your Game) to stare quizically at the new cast list for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie before shouting out highlights from last week's Indie World Showcase and figuring out what it means for Nintendo to be suing the US federal government. Truly, nothing makes sense.The guys also talk about:Resident Evil Requiem being its own engine of varietyFire Emblem Awakening being an emotional roller coasterPokemon Pokopia living up to the hypeMario Day Sales on first party gamesIs Blue Prince worth picking up on Switch?Kena Bridge of Spirits coming to Switch 2A shocking new price point for Kirby Air Riders amiiboWarioWare director Goro Abe retiring from NintendoCheck out Conner's "Call Me By Your Game": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-me-by-your-gameSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Resident Evil Month reaches its chilling conclusion! Returning special guest, and RE megafan, Mikey McCollor joins Patrick and Mark to dig into Resident Evil Requiem. Beware: some spoiler discussion ahead, though Patrick and Mark haven’t finished the game yet, so plenty of horrors remain unexplored.Then, Mikey helps Patrick and Mark make sense of Resident Evil VII and Resident Evil Village, and how those games fit into the larger Resident Evil universe.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A new Pokemon generation has been revealed in Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, and Patrick and Mark waste no time pledging their allegiance to one of the new starters. Plus, the guys try to read the tea leaves on that 2027 release date, share first impressions of Resident Evil Requiem, and more.The guys also talk about:The great reviews for Pokemon Pokopia. Rumors that Gran Turismo 7 is running on Switch 2 and what that could mean.A newly announced Konami Marvel games collection.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Resident Evil Month rolls on! Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Charlie Mihelich to definitively rank the many protagonists of Resident Evil.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are headed to Nintendo Switch on Pokemon Day (which Patrick and Mark definitely know is February 27). The guys discuss Nintendo’s full-court press to stay ahead of the pricing conversation. Plus, their thoughts after a week with Virtual Boy on Switch, a major shakeup at the top of Microsoft Gaming, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark's first thoughts on Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse.The surprise announcement and release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.A Treehouse Live presentation for Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park and Pokemon Pokopia.The quiet 40th birthday party for The Legend of Zelda.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Resident Evil Month continues! Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Roxy Polk to take a detour from the mainline horror and explore every strange, experimental, and occasionally baffling Resident Evil spinoff. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Last week’s Sony State of Play featured a surprising number of games also headed to Switch 1 and 2. From a brand-new Castlevania to the next Metal Gear Solid collection, Patrick and Mark break down all the Nintendo-relevant announcements. Plus, Mark shares early impressions of Tokyo Scramble, new Yoshi toys revealed ahead of the Super Mario Galaxy movie, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark’s first hands-on time with the Virtual Boy accessories.Patrick’s continued progress in Fire Emblem: Awakening Hard Mode.The full slate of State of Play titles coming to Nintendo, including Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Darwin’s Paradox, Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, Mina the Hollower, and more.New details about Pokemon Pokopia.Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection being delisted at the end of March.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Resident Evil Month is here! Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Jeremy Schmidt to kick things off with a dramatic, door-opening exploration of 2002’s Resident Evil remake. So grab your Fuel Canteen and Lighter, pack the First Aid Spray, and get ready to go zombie hunting.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The Pokemon 30th Anniversary celebration begins with a simple question: “What’s your favorite?” Patrick and Mark immediately get hung up on something equally important: "Is a Pokemon a what or a who?" Plus, hands-on thoughts from the Pragmata and Monster Hunter Stories 3 demos, rumors of a new Xenoblade Chronicles in 2026, and more.The guys also talk about:Yoshi and Balloon Kid arriving on Game Boy Nintendo Classics.The Switch surpassing the DS to become Nintendo’s best-selling hardware ever.Nintendo’s president addressing the possibility of a Switch 2 price increase.Another look at Another Eden Begins.Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 officially pausing development.Can Labo VR be used to play Virtual Boy games?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 delay the start of Resident Evil Month to...talk about Resident Evil and a whole lot of other third-party games. The guys break down everything from today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, including games like Orbitals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more. Plus, did the presentation change how they’re feeling about the shape of Switch 2’s first year?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With Dispatch censored on Nintendo platforms and image sharing restricted in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Patrick and Mark dig into why and when Nintendo decides to censor games. But first: Nintendo Direct speculation, two previously unreleased games added to the upcoming Virtual Boy slate, reactions to the Tomodachi Life Direct, and more.The guys also talk about:Hard mode in Fire Emblem: Awakening, and why restarting a chapter can pay off later.Surprising new updates in Splatoon 3.The Disney Afternoon Collection confirmed for Switch and Switch 2, with two additional SNES games.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 hit the court to rank the canonical doubles teams in Mario Tennis 64...but first, they have to figure out why these unlikely pairings exist in the first place. Why does Baby Mario pair up with Donkey Kong? What mysterious designs does Waluigi have for Paratroopa? Tune in as the guys try to make sense of it all.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It was a huge week for Nintendo news! Patrick and Mark break down the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer (with our first real look at Yoshi), a blowout trailer for Super Mario Bros Wonder: Switch 2 Edition + Meetup at Bellabel Park (including the reveal that Rosalina is now playable), and a surprise major update for last year’s Donkey Kong Country Returns HD that finally brings Dixie Kong into the mix. And that’s just the start.The guys also talk about:A dedicated Nintendo Direct for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream happening this Thursday.New details on Nintendo’s Talking Flower toy.The retirement of several longtime Nintendo veterans.Pokemon and Universal Studios announce plans for Pokemon-themed attractions worldwide.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, Patrick and Mark borrow a classic wedding tradition for a conversation about third party support on Nintendo’s newest platform. The guys pitch games they’d love to see on Switch 2, organized into four time-honored categories (plus one more):Something oldSomething newSomething borrowedSomething blue~WILD CARD~What fits where, and what does it all say about the future of third party games 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

The discovery of OSM, a mysterious new product code spotted on Nintendo's servers and seemingly tied to the Switch 2, has Patrick and Mark speculating about what strange new device Nintendo might be cooking up. Plus, a new Zelda LEGO set canonizes a classic series showdown, the reason Mario beat Sonic in a footrace, and more.The guys also talk about:Returning to Resident Evil Remake and Fire Emblem Awakening.Could the Disney Afternoon Collection finally be headed to Switch?A second game rating for Hi-Fi Rush on Switch, two years after the first.Fisher Price and Nintendo team up for new My Mario toys.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Now that Patrick and Mark have both finished Metroid Prime 4, they break out their Psychic Podcast Voices to deliver final thoughts on the game’s mechanics, story, and place within the Prime legacy. Then, they close things out with a Mega Ranking, stacking up the game’s worlds, bosses, and more.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo drops a new overview trailer for Mario Tennis Fever, and Patrick and Mark take to the court to break down everything revealed about the game. Plus, the debut of a new semi-regular segment ranking all first party Switch 2 releases, the Joy-Con 2 gets its first new color options, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark finishing his playthrough of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Patrick's continuing adventures through Marvel Cosmic Invasion.Joy-Con 2 Light Purple and Light Green announced.With the NSO Voucher Program ending on Jan 30, will future Switch 1 releases like Rhythm Heaven and Tomodachi Life be voucher eligible? My Mario arriving in the US in February.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 look ahead at Nintendo’s 2026, laying out what’s already confirmed and then boldly predicting what might come next.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

[The previously uploaded audio was taken from the wrong episode. This is the correct audio. Sorry for the confusion!]A new developer interview pulls back the curtain on the turbulent development of Metroid Prime 4, and Patrick and Mark dig into what it reveals about the final product. Plus, what ratings for two new Switch 2 Edition's could tell us about Nintendo's plans, a whole host of gaming anniversaries in 2026, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick finishing Metroid Prime 4 and their latest impressions of the game.New PEGI ratings for Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Splatoon 3 Switch 2 Editions.Rumors of a Monster Hunter Wilds port for Switch 2.Nintendo introducing smaller cartridge sizes for Switch 2 games and how that might affect Game-Key Cards.007 First Light delayed two months.The Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle ending production.A new, limited run physical edition of Shovel Knight Dig for Europe.The latest Tetris 99 Maximus Cup celebrating Animal Crossing: New HorizonsSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark recap the highs and lows of Nintendo's eventful 2025. From the Switch 2's launch to the Nintendo Today app, the guys decide what earns a “Wow” and what gets branded a “Whiff.”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 keep the multiplayer party going with Part 2 of the ABC's of Nintendo Multiplayer.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 the season of togetherness by getting together for Part 1 of the ABC's of Nintendo Multiplayer.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Capcom’s surprise reveal of Pragmata for Switch 2 gets Patrick and Mark talking about how third-party support is shaping up for Nintendo’s new console, and what it will take to keep that momentum going. Plus, a full rundown of Nintendo-related announcements from The Game Awards, trying to figure out what the world wants from Mega Man, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick getting a little deeper into the world of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Mark taking Wario World on GameCube for a spin.Team Cherry announces Silksong DLC for 2026.The team behind Kirby Air Riders disbands (a totally normal thing).Pre-orders in North America for the Virtual Boy accessories.A new event in Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush DLC celebrating a DK deep cut.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the sixth annual Cartridge Awards (the fanciest ones yet!). Categories include: Best Jump in a Non-Mario Game, Best Fit in Mario Kart World, 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 set their arm cannons to "First Impressions" as they debrief on their initial hours with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Plus, Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco Singapore, Yacht Club Game's financial straits, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick's time with Kirby Air Riders.Mark's attempts to get Chunky and Lanky Kong statues in Donkey Kong Bananza.A new update to Mario Kart World.Metroid Prime 4's amiibo functionality.A new job listing (maybe) indicates signs of life for Call of Duty on Switch 2.Panic Button reveals their role in Switch 2 updates of Nintendo games.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond lands today in an unusual early-December launch. Is this normal for Nintendo? And what does it typically mean when they drop a big game this late in the year? Patrick and Mark trace the history of Nintendo’s December releases in search of answers.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050