Nintendo Cartridge Society

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

To celebrate their 866th episode, Patrick and Mark dedicate the entire show to 4'33" topics suggested by you! From childhood crushes to favorite classical music, the current state of Star Wars to favorite movies, it's a lightning round of deeply important nonsense. Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions, and to everyone for listening!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark gear up for a trip to the Spirhalite Islands as Nintendo reveals Splatoon Raiders, a brand-new spin-off game. Plus, a Donkey Kong Bananza Direct is on the horizon, Switch 2 hits an early sales milestone, and the guys share updates from their journeys through Mario Kart World, Breath of the Wild, Wind Waker, and more.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark look back on their first week with Mario Kart World and the Switch 2 itself, and like any new relationship, there’s excitement, confusion, and a killer soundtrack. Plus, their impressions of Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Breath of the Wild revisited, and more. Could it be love?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The Switch 2 is finally here and the news keeps coming! Patrick and Mark round up everything happening in the wake of the Switch 2 launch, including updates from Summer Game Fest and a new release date for The Legend of Zelda movie. Plus, their initial hands-on impressions of the Switch 2, and more.The guys also talk about:Getting their Switch 2's and the set up experience.A brush with Nintendo Customer Support.Updates on Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light.New game announcements for both Switch and Switch 2, including Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection.What's going on with Call of Duty on Switch 2.New voice actors for Donkey Kong, Peach, Toad, and Toadette. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It’s Switch 2 launch day! To celebrate the occasion, Patrick and Mark create an audio time capsule capturing the moment: how they’re feeling, what they know for sure about the new system, and what they think they'll be saying about it two years from now. Predictions! Hopes! Concerns! It’s all sealed inside, ready to revisit in 2027.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark run through their final pre-launch checklist as the Switch 2 prepares for liftoff later this week. From their launch day plans to the games they're picking up first, the guys get ready for the next generation of Nintendo. Plus, Nintendo at Summer Game Fest (maybe), rumors of a June Direct, and more.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

In their official capacity as members of the Nintendo Chamber of Commerce (don’t look it up), Patrick and Mark hand out prestigious honors to their favorite shops, vendors, and item peddlers from across Nintendo games. Who’s got the best deals? The friendliest service? The most questionable wares? Step inside and find out today!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark hit the track to break down this week’s Nintendo news, including how Cow and other classic NPCs have joined the roster in Mario Kart World. Plus, a curious copyright filing sparks rumors of a new Hotel Dusk game, the surprising origins of the Pokémon logo, and moreSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark each count down four reasons they’re hyped (and one reason they're not) for GameCube games on the Switch 2.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Hey, isn’t Mario supposed to be a plumber? Then why couldn’t he stop the leak that the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie might be called Super Mario World? Patrick and Mark dive into the rumors, plus Nintendo’s return to Gamescom, a batch of Switch 2 news briefs, and more.Watch Patrick and Mark on the Nintendo Switch Space Solace video game fantasy draft: https://youtu.be/3xwFdmPx7zkThe guys also talk about:The Super Mario Advance games for the Game Boy Advance.Updates on Switch 2 pre-orders from the American My Nintendo Store.Diddy Kong's new look.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Nick Costanza to count down their favorite countdowns in video games. From dramatic self-destruct sequences to high-stakes mini-games and everything in between. Time’s ticking!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark react to the news that Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to become the fastest selling console of all time in its first 10 months. Plus, Switch 2 pre-orders go live on the My Nintendo Store, speculation on why publishers are embracing Game Key Cards over physical cartridges, and more.Catch Patrick and Mark on Call Me By Your Game Co-Op: https://youtu.be/VeGRTOYYwrASUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050