Nintendo Cartridge Society

Kirby Star Allies is out now on Switch, and Patrick and Mark had very different experiences playing Kirby’s first HD adventure.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer is fine if Nintendo wants to put Banjo-Kazooie in Smash Bros, so Patrick and Mark speculate on what other Rare characters are worthy of inclusion. Plus, a listener question prompts discussion on the overcrowding of the eShop, and Super Mario Odyssey at the Kids’ Choice Awards.

Nintendo showed off a bunch of new indie games coming to Switch later this year, and your totally cool, totally hip hosts definitely understand every single one of them. Without exception. Except: Reigns Kings and Queens. Oh, and Lumines Remastered. They don’t understand either of those.

It’s a good week for fans of VERY SPECIFIC THINGS. Do you know who Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel are? If so, then you’re probably excited about Sonic Mania Plus! Do you long for the halcyon days of playing Super Street Fighter II in Japanese arcades through networked cabinets? If so, the you’re probably excited about Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection! Are your hosts excited for either? Maybe!

It’s been raining in LA recently, and the gloomy weather has Patrick and Mark reaching for some favorite games to pass the time. From classic 16-bit RPG’s to Game Boy adventures, the guys discuss some cozy games perfect for playing when Mom says you can’t go outside and play.

WarioWare back from the dead! Undertale! South Park! Smash Bros. for Switch!!! Nintendo dropped a Nintendo Direct last week, and Patrick and Mark can’t believe it!

Patrick and Mark definitively rank the dungeons in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! From Inside Jabu-Jabu’s Belly to the much-maligned Water Temple, the guys hash out just what it is that makes or breaks the dungeons in one of the greatest games of all time. It’s the definitive list to end all definitive lists! (Please note: there will be more definitive rankings in the future).

This week, Patrick’s been playing Fear Effect Sedna, a new isometric stealth action game from Square-Enix, and Mark’s been snoozing his way through the Kirby Star Allies demo. Plus, My Nintendo Gold Coins finally have some use on Switch, and more!

Patrick and Mark are joined by tabletop RPG designer Richie Root to determine the best Super Smash Bros. fighter of all time! It’ll take more than mere moxie to make it to the top.

Happy Pokemon Day! Patrick and Mark are celebrating by playing Luigi’s Balloon World and speculating on the new Smash Brothers (which is totally coming out this year). Plus, Fe, Ocarina of Time 3D, and Part Time UFO!

This week, Patrick and Mark discuss Bayonetta 2, the fan favorite butt-kicking action game now on Switch. It’s been a couple years since either of your hosts played a Bayonetta game, and the world’s a totally different place now. Is this a title that’s better for the increased exposure, or is this one orphan that should have stayed on the Wii U?

Nintendo Labo continues to surprise and delight Patrick and Mark, as a steady stream of new trailers show off some innovative features - like scanning your face! Plus, how many times are your hosts going to buy de Blob and all the Mega Man games?

This week, Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian Greg Smith to discuss the weirdest games they’ve ever played on Nintendo systems. Most are good! (Some are bad.) From fighting games featuring hip hop stars to the Final Fantasy spin-off that has you killing God, and all of the terrible C-tier mascot platformers in between!

Atoning for their sins last week, Patrick and Mark discuss Dandara, the stylish retro Metroidvania now available on Switch. Plus, a bunch of cool new releases, some amiibo news, and more!

With Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo’s new online gaming initiative, coming in September, Patrick and Mark discuss the oft-disappointing history of Nintendo’s connectivity services from the lowest lows of the Wii era to their pie-in-the-sky hopes for the Switch.

This week, Patrick and Mark tell the tale of two Mitchell’s: one accused of manipulating his Donkey Kong scores, while the other continues to play Celeste and Stardew Valley. Plus, the Switch continues to break sales records, rumors of a Sonic kart racer, and a Mushroom Kingdom mystery finally solved.

What drives Roy Koopa to succeed? What keeps Iggy Koopa up at night? Just what is Ludwig von Koopa planning? Patrick and Mark delve into the inner lives of the Koopa Kids in order to create a definitive ranking of Bowser’s best children.

All good things must come to an end. Unrelated: Nintendo is pulling the plug on Miitomo. Plus, Patrick and Mark have been playing new releases including the punishing platformer Celeste and the gen-two classic Pokemon Crystal.

Wii Music has a terrible reputation, but is it deserved? This week, Patrick and Mark check out Nintendo’s much-maligned casual rhythm game almost 10 years after release...and they actually kind of like it?

Nintendo promised new ways to play the Switch, and this week they proved it with Nintendo Labo. Patrick and Mark definitely didn’t see this one coming, but they’re sort of delighted by it? Plus, Tokyo RPG Factory’s new game Lost Sphear is coming out, and the guys discuss what they want out of a throwback title. (Hint: maybe it’s not menu-based combat… but maybe it is?)