Nintendo Cartridge Society

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-

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