Nintendo Cartridge Society

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

Donkey Kong looms large this week as Patrick and Mark dig into new developer interviews about Donkey Kong Bananza and a fresh copyright filing that breathes new life into rumors of a Donkey Kong movie. Plus, Nintendo retires another discount program, buzz builds around a possible July Nintendo Direct, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick's experience playing Mario Kart World with GameChat.Do retro 2D games hold up better than retro 3D games?Nintendo updates its publisher agreement in Asia. Can it help clear out the eShop spam?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 Greg Smith to draft musical groups made up entirely of Nintendo characters. Who’s the frontperson? Who’s on tambourine? The trio assembles their dream bands across genres, instruments, and Mushroom Kingdom egos. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Did Nintendo accidentally tip their hand on unreleased Nintendo 64 games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online library? Patrick and Mark join the internet in squinting at the blurry box art...but Patrick finds a reason to think it might not be so simple. Plus, Nintendo confirms the Mario Odyssey team is behind Donkey Kong Banaza, updates on the future of Mega Man, and more. The guys also talk about:Patrick's impressions of the Zelda Notes feature while playing Breath of the Wild.Wind Waker kicking Mark's butt.Mark's visit to Nintendo New York. Final Fantasy 14 director Kaoki Yoshida's praise for Echoes of Wisdom.Switch 2's incompatability with third-party docks.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark barrel into Part 2 of the ABC's of Donkey Kong, celebrating even more of the characters, games, and oddities that make DK a beloved Nintendo institution.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and special guest Matt Acevedo breakdown the drama around a recent update to Mario Kart World, how that update enforces the core design identity of a game, and whether that's frustrating (it is). Plus, Matt's first couple weeks with Switch 2, insight into Drag x Drive, and more.The guys also talk about: "Dear Me, I Was..." - the new narrative game from ArcSystem Works, the studio behind Another Code: RecollectionPikmin 4 being a perfect entry-point for the seriesSuper Mario Strikers and the strange legacy of Mario SportsThe impenetrable joys (?) of the F-Zero seriesSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFollow Matt on everything @TheMattAcevedoFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

As Donkey Kong Banaza looms, Patrick and Mark celebrate the history of Nintendo's favorite ape with Part 1 of the ABC's of Donkey Kong.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick is joined by special guest Mikey McCollor to unpack the Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct. From songs time forgave to little girls with dreams to hand-slappin' sonar to an un-untangle-able web of canon and continuity; the guys unpeel it all. Plus, some reflections on Mario Kart World, what the Switch 2 does for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and... Doom Eternal, why not?The guys also talk about: Resident Evil Remake What the Nintendo Music App is actually good forMasahiro Sakurai considering AI as a solution to AAA game development woesThird party games selling poorly on Switch 2 (but maybe not unusually so)SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFollow Mikey on everything @SecretBlimpFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050