Nintendo Cartridge Society

Nintendo held its annual shareholders meeting, and while one investor wanted to know about F-Zero, Patrick and Mark just want to know about StarTropics. Plus, Ubisoft is ending online support for some WiiU titles, Fire Emblem Heroes grosses $1 billion, and more. The guys also talk about: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Portal Companion Collection Dragon Quest Builders 2 Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Bowser's Fury Games Done Quick Mega Man: The Wily Wars Sea of Stars The DioField Chronicles Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark leave no Bomberman stone unturned as they analyze this week's Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase. The guys talk about: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Nier: Automata The End of Yorha Edition Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Super Bomberman R 2 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Pac-Man World Re-Pac Blanc Return to Monkey Island Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Little Noah: Scion of Paradise RAILGRADE RPG Time: The Legend of Wright Sonic Frontiers Disney Dreamlight Valley Live A Live Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom Minecraft Legends Dragon Quest Treasures Portal: Companion Collection Harvestella Persona 3 Portable Persona 4 Golden Persiona 5 Royal FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark fuse into an Ouroboros and combine their skills to discuss the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct. Plus, Mark rolls credits on Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch, rumors of a Metroid Prime remake this year, and more. The guys also talk about: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Overboard Mario animated movie Splatoon 3 FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark take some swings at wild pitches for Mario sports games that don't exist... yet. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick is joined by Pete Pfarr from the Rum & Wings podcast (and from friendship!) to discuss an incoming Xenoblade Chronicles Direct and a new Reggie Fils-Amie interview which sheds some light on how cool he thought the 3DS was. But in reality, the guys just want to rave about Shredder's Revenge and Demon's Tilt.  The guys also talk about: Dragon Quest Builders 2 Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Sonic Origins Capcom Fighting Collection NES Classic Edition SNES Classic Edition Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Kid Kirby

As they wait for a new Nintendo Direct, Patrick and Mark journey back to Oct 2011 and Nov 2012 to review the first two entries in the genre. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo is allegedly sitting on a sequel to 1-2 Switch — Everybody 1-2 Switch — but all Patrick and Mark can think about is Horse. Plus, messy Xenoblade Chronicles 3 special edition pre-orders, Persona goes multiplatform (but not yet to Switch), and more. The guys also talk about: Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards Super Smash Bros Ultimate Mario + Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Hollow Knight Silk Song Goldenye 007 Persona Marvel’s Midnight Suns Bear and Breakfast

The foundational prediction may be the most risky: there will (?) be a Nintendo Direct in June (maybe? hopefully? there has to be right???). Patrick and Mark are joined by Call Me By Your Game's Conner McCabe to divine a full suite of predictions both mild and wild all to the tune of a million dollar bet! FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick is joined by the Super Gamer Boys' Adrian Holmes to answer the unanswerable question: which of these new Pokemon professors is the hottest? Plus, a deep sale on Resident Evil, an impassioned endorsement of XBox-era Star Wars games, and a frank discussion about whether the Mario Kart ride is going to make Patrick barf. The guys also talk about: Mario Strikers: Battle League Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II Star Wars Republic Commando Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Super Mario Odyssey Mario + Rabbids Pokemon Smile FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Barry Carenza from Premium Edition Games and the NintendoFuse podcast to discuss their favorite video game special editions. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark reach for their umbrellas as The Pokemon Company makes it rain with a record year of profits. Plus, post-launch content for Mario Strikers: Battle League, behind the scenes of HD-2D, and more. The guys also talk about: Dragon Quest Builders 2 Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch Pinball Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II Them’s Fightin’ Herds Splatoon 3 FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark consider what Nintendo franchises would look like today if Nintendo had gotten serious about online gaming 15 years ago. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

News that EA is looking to be acquired has Patrick and Mark checking their couch cushions for loose change. Plus, the state of Nintendo's online efforts, Sega trying to make a good Sonic game, and more. The guys also talk about: Super Mario World Cadence of Hyrule Nintendo Switch Sports Card Shark Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch PAC-MAN Museum + Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Splatoon 3 Sonic Frontiers FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With the company in the news, Patrick and Mark salute the RPG powerhouse with the ABC's of Square-Enix. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A stacked news week has Patrick and Mark packing their cheeks like hamsters (actually it's a squirrel) with the latest sales reports from Nintendo and NPD. Plus, more on Nintendo Switch Sports, a big Pokemon Home update, and more. The guys also talk about: Dragon Quest Builders 2 Card Shark Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch Metroid Dread The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess HD The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD

Nintendo surprises with an Indie World Showcase and Patrick and Mark are here to g-"ooblet" up all the details. The guys talk about: Ooblets Batora: Lost Haven ElecHead Soundfall Wildfrost Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS) Gunbrella We Are OFK SILT Mini Motorways Wayward Strand Cult of the Lamb Another Crab’s Treasure FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime is out promoting his new book, and Patrick and Mark examine the Nintendo nuggets he's dropping along the way. Plus, Square-Enix sells its non-Japanese studios, Summer Games Fest comes for E3's crown, and more. The guys also talk about: Dragon Quest Builders 2 Streets of Rage 2 Dynamite Heady Sega Genesis Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch Metroid Other M Donkey Konga Mother 3 FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With many threequels on the horizon, Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo series that have only two entries and are primed for a third. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Shigeru Miyamoto announces the Mario movie is delayed to 2023, and Patrick and Mark wonder if Avatar 2 is to blame. Plus, first impressions of Nintendo Switch Sports, speculation on Nintendo's "E3" plans, and more. The guys also talk about: Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers Edition Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch Balan Wonderworld Kirby Star Wars Rogue Squadron Amiibo FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

To celebrate the release of Nintendo Switch Sports, Patrick and Mark look back at the history of Nintendo fitness games and consider how they did (or didn't) reflect the health trends of the time. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050