Nintendo Cartridge Society

Make music! Make art! Makes games! To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Super Mario Maker on the Wii U, Patrick and Mark discuss their favorite creative outlets in Nintendo games.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

GameStop is holding a major sale on amiibo, including recently released ones, leading Patrick and Mark to wonder if there's an amiibo demand problem and what that means for the future of the toy line. Plus, trying to figure out what the deal is with Metroid Prime 4, the guys both roll credits on the Donkey Kong Banaza DLC, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark finally diving into Dragon Quest III HD-2D.Nintendo of America outsourcing its customer service.Resident Evil Requiem pricing in the UK and what we expect in the US.A recent Nintendo patent around earning rewards while playing games.Is the Nintendo Today app improving?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 back on the first 100 days of Switch 2, sharing their top "Wow" moments and biggest "Whiffs." Where did Nintendo knock it out of the park? What anxieties do the guys have about the system's future? And where on that spectrum does Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour fall?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It turns out Nintendo is making some quality of life updates for Super Mario Galaxy (and Galaxy 2) on Switch. But is it enough to get Patrick and Mark to pay for the game all over again? Plus, the guys' first impressions of the new Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade adds quality of life features of its own, and more.Read the interview with former Nintendo of America employee Leslie Swan here: https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-we-did-try-to-keep-forest-in-the-name-how-mario-64s-princess-peach-helped-bring-animal-crossing-to-the-westThe guys also talk about:Mark's time with Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Star-Crossed World DLCMore on the possibility of additional Kirby Air Riders amiiboCapcom announces the Mega Man Star Force: Legacy CollectionNintendo and Genki settle their legal disputeNew details about the localization of Mario 64 and the original Animal CrossingSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Holy cow! What a Nintendo Direct! Patrick and Mark discuss every announcement and surprise from this jam-packed September showcase.Including:The Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary celebration and The Super Mario Galaxy MovieSuper Mario Galaxy 1 + Super Mario Galaxy 2Mario Tennis FeverSuper Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabell ParkYoshi and the Mysterious BookTomodachi Life: Living the DreamFinal Fantasy VII Remake IntergradeHades IIKirby Air RidersHyrule Warriors: Age of ImprisonmentDragon Quest VII: ReimaginedVirtual Boy on Nintendo Switch OnlineMetroid Prime 4: BeyondDonkey Kong Banaza DLC — DK Island & Emerald RushPokemon: PokopiaResident Evil RequiemFire Emblem: Fortune’s WeaveAnd more!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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Could Capcom be bringing Resident Evil Requiem to Switch 2? And could it be a "different version??" Patrick and Mark try to make sense of the rumors! Plus, Patrick's first impressions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed Worlds, Nintendo sets up a new subsidiary to capitalize on its growing film slate, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick's recent dive into the original Metal Gear Solid.Improvements they'd like to see in Mario Kart World. A spoiler-filled discussion of Donkey Kong Bananza's final moments.Updates to the Game Boy Advance Classics app.How Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch 2 compares to other platforms.Why Star Wars Outlaws is a Game Kay Card release.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 know that sometimes more really is better. This week, the guys celebrate their favorite Nintendo DLC and game expansions that took great games to the next level.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 determine how much Masahiro Sakurai is too much Masahiro Sakurai for one presentation. Plus, an update on which games are showing well at GamesCom and which feel like they might need more time in the oven (on Switch 2 anyway).The guys also talk about:100%ing Donkey Kong Bananza and saying goodbyeThe nighttime ritual of playing Gravity Rush or Hotel DuskThe intense strangeness of Chibi-Robo!The suddenly irregular release schedule for the Nintendo Music appIs LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight really a new approach to the LEGO formula, or more of the same?Third party devs still being denied Switch 2 dev kitsMortal Kombat Mythologies Sub-Zero and Mortal Kombat Special Forces coming to Mortal Kombat Legacy CollectionAnd everyone's favorite: Nintendo Direct Rumors (this time, for September)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 July Diaz to definitively rank every Ganon and Ganondorf battle in The Legend of Zelda and crown the most epic fight of all.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 Jeremy Schmidt (Video Games: A Comedy Show) to pick apart all of the pre-GamesCom teases and announcements of announcements. Is Nintendo poised to give us another 2023? Or even a 2017? Or just a 2019? And yes, those years actually mean very specific, discrete things.The guys also talk about:Discovering Mooncat, Camouflage, and Bushido Ball in UFO 50An embarrassment of riches in Donkey Kong Bananza's End GameChibi-Robo! filling out the GameCube NSO libraryHow much time is too much time to commit to Kirby Air Riders in a Nintendo Direct and why is it 45 minutes?A killer year for Indies on SwitchWhat's next for Pokemon and Pokemon ChampionsBorderlands 4 on Switch 2 lacking split-screen supportPETA's crusade to change Cow's design in Mario Kart World (and why they're probably right)Sega villains that aren't Dr. Eggman (trick question - no one can talk about that)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 Michael C. Hearn to celebrate the Virtual Boy’s 30th anniversary by definitively ranking its entire U.S. librarySUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The first Indie World Showcase of the Switch 2 era has arrived, and Patrick and Mark break down every announcement from the presentation. Plus, hands-on impressions from the Drag x Drive Global Jam, Nintendo debuts "My Mario," a new toy line for preschoolers, and more.The guys also talk about:The pitfalls of playing the original Legend of Zelda with a Switch 2 Pro Controller.Patrick's first impressions of UFO 50.When we expect more release dates from Nintendo.What's playable at Nintendo's Gamescom booth.Nintendo patents some unexpected Joy-Con 2 attachments. 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 go bargain hunting as they share their favorite Nintendo games that deliver big fun without a big price tag.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo raises prices on the original Switch, amiibo, and both Switch and Switch 2 accessories in North America, and Patrick and Mark can’t help but marvel at how wild it is that a nearly 10-year-old console is going up in price. Plus, new details on Drag x Drive ahead of its demo this weekend, an update to Mario Kart World, and more.The guys also talk about:A 5-minute spoiler discussion of the end of Donkey Kong Bananza.Patrick’s impressions of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales demo.Mark’s thoughts on Dear Me, I Was…Could microtransactions be coming to Donkey Kong Bananza?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 wrangle all the announcements and surprises from today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase.The guys talk about:The striking new artstyle for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection.A fresh trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.Concerns over how Star Wars Outlaws will perform on Switch 2A surprisingly strong showing from EA.How to fix the title "The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales."The out-of-nowhere reveal of Octopath Traveler 0.Has HD-2D worn out its welcome?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 become honorary members of Team MZ as they wrangle all of the news out of last week's Pokemon Presents, including updates on Pokemon Legends Z-A and a shiny new Switch 2 bundle. Plus, record-breaking Switch 2 sales, Mario Paint arrives on NSO, and more.The guys also talk about:Their ongoing adventures in Donkey Kong Bananaza, and some surprising DK lore implications.What to make of the Nintendo Switch 2 being widely available in the US for a few days now?A wave of new voice actors for key Nintendo characters.The first Tetris 99 Maximus Cup of the Switch 2 era.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 go bananas (tastefully) as they recount their first week with Donkey Kong Bananza.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo reveals the actors playing Link and Zelda in the upcoming live-action movie, and Patrick and Mark consider their hopes and expectations for what that film will be. Plus, first impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza, the return of the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program, and more.Hear Mark on Video Games: A Comedy Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uCJiEPgncjjr47ckPKV7kThe guys also talk about:A devastating revelation when Patrick opens the SNES Classic app on his Switch 2.Drag x Drive gets a limited-time test event.New happenings in Mario Kart Tour and Super Mario Run.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

To celebrate Donkey Kong Bananza, Patrick and Mark look across the Nintendo universe and pitch other characters who deserve the full Bananza treatment. Who else should star in a big, bold, genre-busting revival?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050