Nintendo Cartridge Society

With the Switch 2 officially unveiled, Patrick and Mark unpack reports that Nintendo is setting its sights on selling up to 20 million units in the console's first year. Can the Switch 2 match the success of its predecessor—or is that an impossible bar to clear? Plus, Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on his time developing the Wii, a (tiny) update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, and more. The guys also talk about: Entering the Switch 2 preview ticket lottery. Mark's progress in Shovel Knight and Patrick's thoughts on returning to Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows.Patrick plays Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the first time.The Super Mario Kart soundtrack arrives on Nintendo Music.Nintendo warns Wii U players of unauthorized online services.Hideki Kamiya's choice words for Switch 2 leakers. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The Nintendo Switch 2 is revealed! Patrick and Mark convene an emergency meeting of the Nintendo Cartridge Society to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 First-Look trailer. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark celebrate the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD by ranking their top 10 favorite Nintendo revivals. From long-dormant franchises to unexpected character comebacks, they debate which moments will make the cut and what makes a revival truly unforgettable. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The internet is running hot with rumors that the Switch 2 will be revealed this week, and Patrick and Mark discuss what they expect when Nintendo finally pulls back the curtain. Plus, Nintendo's original plans for classic games on Switch, an update on Alarmo availability, and more. The guys also talk about: How great Shovel Knight is.Mario Kart Tour tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.Nintendo Music adds the soundtrack to The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's a post-holiday news round-up! Patrick and Mark catch-up on the recent Switch 2 leaks, and debate if Nintendo has hardware secrets that have yet to be revealed. Plus, a new report sheds light on what Retro Studios was working on for the decade after Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, AGDQ 2025, and more. The guys also talk about: What they played over the holidays, including Shovel Knight, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Let's Dance, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and more.Mark seeing (and hating) the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie.The Nintendo games currently announced for 2025.Nintendo Switch outselling the Playstation 2 in the United States.What happened to Punch-Out!! and the future of the franchise. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark reflect on an eventful—and weird—2024 for Nintendo, sharing their top "Wow" moments and biggest "Whiffs." From standout game releases to surprising announcements (and a few letdowns along the way), they break down the year's highlights and low points. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark conclude their holiday celebration by wrapping up their Nintendo-themed rewrite of "The 12 Days of Christmas." In this episode, they unveil the gifts for days 7 through 12, completing the festive countdown. If you missed Part 1, be sure to check it out for days 1 through 6! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark get into the holiday spirit by reimagining the classic carol "The 12 Days of Christmas"—Nintendo-style! In this festive episode, they reveal the gifts for days 1 through 6. Don’t miss next week’s Part 2, where they’ll complete the list with days 7 through 12.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark discuss some Nintendo-adjacent (and non-Nintendo-adjacent) game reveals from last week's The Game Awards. Plus, Pokemon and Aardman team up for...something, Nintendo takes complete ownership of Monolith Soft, and more. The guys also talk about: Tetris (NES) and Tetris DX on Nintendo Switch Online.The Nintendo Music app adds the soundtrack to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.Did an accessory maker include an accurate mockup of a Switch 2 in their promo video?The (likely) final Tetris 99 Maximus Cup of 2024.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe themes get added to Alarmo. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the fifth annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Best Map, Best Goomba, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's rumor time! Patrick and Mark discuss rumors of Kirby: Planet Robobot being ported to Switch and the latest Switch 2 leaks. Plus, insights into the development of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, an update on Alarmo, and more. The guys also talk about: The Tetris (NES) themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup.Donkey Kong Land 2.Splatoon 2 and Wave Race 64 on the Nintendo Music app. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark delve into the branching paths of the Zelda Timeline to definitively determine once and for all which is the best. Where does Echoes of Wisdom fit in the timeline? Do any branches do justice to the themes established in Ocarina of Time? Can you consider Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom part of any one branch? And what exactly do the guys even mean by "best?" 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 discuss the latest Nintendo news of the week including... Sony (and Microsoft) entering the handheld gaming space? Plus, Echoes of Wisdom gets an official place in the Zelda series timeline, a new Metroid Prime series retrospective is announced, and more. The guys also talk about: The state of third party and indie game releases for Switch in 2024.Donkey Kong Land and Donkey Kong Land 2 arriving on Nintendo Switch Online.The Nintendo eShop ending service in China in 2026.Disappointing sales of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.Square Enix's concern about keeping the HD-2D games fresh. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark sharpen their pencils and dive into the history of the Nintendo Switch, assigning letter grades to each year since its 2017 debut. Find out which years earned an "A," which ones barely passed, and see if your favorite moments made the grade. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nintendo's unique toys-to-life initiative by sharing their favorite amiibo (Wows) and their biggest disappointments (Whiffs). SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

For Your Consideration: Patrick and Mark review The Game Awards nominations and how Nintendo's weird year fits into the larger industry picture. Plus, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet break records in Japan, Donkey Kong Country turns 30, and more. The guys also talk about: The personality quiz at the beginning of Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake.A surprise digital release of Life is Strange: Double Exposure and how game marketing has evolved.Microsoft's Phil Spencer declaring no Xbox games are off-limits for PlayStation and Nintendo. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

To commemorate the release of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Patrick and Mark host a BYOB (Build Your Own Brothership) party and discuss other Nintendo pairs—classic and otherwise—that they'd like to see in a game together.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark slather their hot dogs in avocado sauce as they discuss all of the details of the Donkey Kong Country expansion at Universal Studios Japan. Plus, Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, the latest Switch sales numbers, and more.The guys also talk about:The similarities between the opening of the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Mario & Luigi: Brothership.Just who is the target audience for LEGO Horizon Adventures on Switch.How various franchises are selling better on Switch compared to the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS — and why it's kind of a strange comparison to make.Sega Genesis Classics being delisted from online stores in December.A Mario & Luigi: Brothership event in Super Mario Run.Nintendo Music library updates.Which of the Batman Arkham Trilogy games they'd want to buy separately.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark talk about their Nintendo "comfort foods"—those familiar Nintendo games, moments, and experiences they turn to whenever they’re in need of a pick-me-up. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark discuss last week's two surprise Nintendo announcements— a Nintendo Music streaming app for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers and a port of Xenoblade Chronicles X for Switch. Plus, the online game of rumor telephone that led up to the announcements, the texture of a Goomba, and more.The guys also talk about:How Ecco the Dolphin is like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the NES.The reviews for Mario & Luigi: Brothership hit.Mario Kart 8 Deluxe toys return to McDonalds Happy Meals.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050