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Nintendo Cartridge Society

Nintendo Cartridge Society

Join lifelong Nintendo fans Patrick and Mark twice a week for a light-hearted podcast exploring the world of Nintendo. From the latest news and rumors, deep dives into games both classic and new, to arguing over who is the best Kong, nothing is off limits when discussing the house that Mario built.

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All Episodes

01:00:29

amiibo Boom & Bust? (News from 9/23/25)

Nintendo Cartridge Society ·

2025/09/23

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

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01:04:16

Switch 2 Launch Wows and Whiffs

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2025/09/18

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

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01:22:24

Mario Galaxy Updates for Switch (News from 9/16/25)

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2025/09/16

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:

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01:45:57

September 2025 Nintendo Direct Reactions

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2025/09/13

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

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00:21:30

Schedule Update & Predictions

Nintendo Cartridge Society ·

2025/09/11

(TL;DR Direct reactions episode on Friday) (this is not an episode)

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01:11:25

RE Requiem Rumors (News from 9/9/25)

Nintendo Cartridge Society ·

2025/09/09

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

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00:57:57

Our Favorite Nintendo DLC

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2025/08/28

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

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01:13:18

GamesCom Recap and Kirby Air Riders Direct Blowout...

Nintendo Cartridge Society ·

2025/08/26

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

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01:35:08

Ranking Ganon Fights w/ July Diaz

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2025/08/21

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

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01:13:15

Kirby Direct Ahead of GamesCom (News from 8/19/25)

Nintendo Cartridge Society ·

2025/08/19

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

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01:37:35

Virtual Boy 30th Anniversary w/ Michael C. Hearn

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2025/08/14

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

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01:09:04

Indie World Showcase Aug 2025 (News from 8/12/25)

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2025/08/12

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

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00:52:06

Favorite Nintendo Budget Games

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2025/08/07

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

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01:14:45

Switch Prices Going Up (News from 8/5/25)

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2025/08/05

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

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01:03:47

Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase July 2025 Reactions

Nintendo Cartridge Society ·

2025/07/31

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

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01:13:02

Pokemon Presents July '25 (News from 7/29/25)

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2025/07/29

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

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01:25:58

Donkey Kong Bananza: First Week Impressions

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2025/07/24

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

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01:00:58

Zelda Movie Cast Revealed (News from 7/22/25)

Nintendo Cartridge Society ·

2025/07/22

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

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00:53:32

Build Your Own "Bananza"

Nintendo Cartridge Society ·

2025/07/17

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

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01:08:18

This Week in Donkey Kong (News from 7/15/25)

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2025/07/15

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

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