Nintendo Cartridge Society

The ESRB has rated a mysterious Nintendo Switch game, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, and Patrick and Mark try to figure out what it could be based on the vague description. Plus, is Patrick oath-bound to buy Endless Ocean Luminous? The guys also talk about:Super Nintendo World at Universal's Epic UniverseCircana's best-selling Switch games in March 2024Hades II in Early AccessRumors of a Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack for JapanThe next Splatoon 3 SplatfestAnd the 40th Tetris Maximus Cup themed to Endless OceanSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Prompted by a listener email, Patrick and Mark review their backlog of Nintendo Switch games and try to decide which ones they want to revisit in 2024.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 Conner McCabe to discuss the very latest in Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, admit they know very little about magnets, and marvel at the thought of a Nintendo console capable of 4K output. Plus, Patrick's early thoughts on Mother 3, Conner's late thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more.The guys also talk about:NBA JamBioshockIggy's Reckin' BallsExtreme-GEndless Ocean LuminousBraidSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyListen to Call Me By Your Game wherever you get your podcasts!FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark accept a mission to categorize the Metroid games into three distinct tiers: "Essential," must-play classics that define the series; "Next Steps," the games that invite players to explore further; and "Deep Cuts," games for fans who can't get enough bounty hunting action.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

This episode is on time, but the news is all about delays! Patrick and Mark discuss delays to the Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, a Level-5 presentation, and more. Plus, Patrick finished Princess Peach: Showtime!, so the guys really go to town discussing their experiences with the game.The guys also talk about:ANTONBLAST demoEuropa demoApollo Justice: Ace AttorneyBraid: Anniversary EditionTales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings gameEiyuden Chronicles: Hundred HeroesSplatoon 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark recap all of the announcements from yesterday's Indie World Showcase, and wonder what it even means for a game to be considered "indie."Games discussed include:Little Kitty, Big CityYars RisingRefind Self: The Personality Test GameSticky BusinessANTONBLASTValley PeaksLorelei and the Laser EyesEuropaTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered FateCat Quest IIIstitch.Another Crab’s TreasureSteamWorld Heist IISUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark speculate on what Nintendo bowing out of Gamescom this August might mean. Plus, Nintendo continues their legal manuevers against Switch emulators, major updates for Pokemon GO, and more.The guys also talk about:Nintendo at GDC — Tunes of the Kingdom: Evolving Physics and Sounds for Tears of the Kingdom (https://gdcvault.com/play/1034667/Tunes-of-the-Kingdom-Evolving)SM64's Invisible Walls Explained (https://youtu.be/YsXCVsDFiXA?si=zbH7kowXmVbVvsuN)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 Nav-Com to celebrate 747 episodes by discussing their favorite Nintendo secrets.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo ends online play support for Wii U and 3DS, and Patrick and Mark pay their respects with a 21 Splattershot salute. Plus, a new trailer for Endless Ocean: Luminous, speculation about whether Visions of Mana makes it to the next Nintendo hardware, and more.The guys also talk about:Tetris 99 Maximus CupPrincess Peach: Showtime!PentimentUbisoft ForwardSplatoon 3 SpringfestSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark definitively rank the transformations in Princess Peach: Showtime!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Please return to your seats, Patrick and Mark are sharing their impressions of Princess Peach: Showtime! Plus, changes at Nintendo of America's testing department, Team 0% beats every level in Super Mario Maker, and more.The guys also talk about:Final Fantasy VII RebirthF-Zero 99Kirby and the Forgotten LandSuper Mario RunTetris 99SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's a crossover episode for the ages: Patrick and Mark join Jeremy Schmidt on "Video Games: A Comedy Show" with special guests Conner McCabe, Adrian Holmes, and Greg Smith. The gang embarks on a mission to introduce an alien species to the entire Nintendo games catalog. However, something goes terribly wrong.Content warning: adult language.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Inspired by Princess Peach: Showtime!, Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Ryan Mogge to figure out which Nintendo characters would belong in classic high school cliques.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The name of the game this week is "updates," as Patrick and Mark discuss new content coming to Prince of Persia, a new co-op mode coming to Sea of Stars, and more.The guys also talk about:Disney Illusion IslandKirby Tilt 'n' TumbleSummer Games Fest 2024Monster Hunter StoriesSuper Mario RunSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With Pentiment and Grounded arriving on Switch, Patrick and Mark discuss other Xbox games they'd like to see on Nintendo hardware.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark run down all of the announcements out of MAR10 Day, including a sequel to the Super Mario Bros. Movie, release dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, and more.The guys also talk about:Princess Peach Showtime DemoDisney Illusion IslandPentimentLEGO x Mario KartSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark bring Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month to its epic conclusion by pitting the franchises against each other in the ultimate battle of Nintendo titans.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark mind their Pokemon P's and Q's when discussing the announcement of Pokemon Legends Z-A. Plus, a major Nintendo Switch emulator shuts down, a teaser for Mar10 Day, and more.The guys also talk about:Part Time UFOPokemon Trading Card Game PocketYuzu Nintendo Switch emulatorSplatoon 3Super Mario LEGO SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month continues, and this week Patrick and Mark are talking about the big banana — the recently released Mario vs. Donkey Kong game for Nintendo Switch.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark finally feel peace as the Nintendo 3DS fulfills its potential as a home for Virtual Boy games, thanks to Red Viper, a new emulator. Plus, the latest Switch 2 rumors, a debate over how to refer to Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed, and more.The guys also talk about:Pocket Card Jockey Ride OnPart Time UFOStar Wars Dark Forces RemasterNinja Five-0Guitar Life Lesson 1SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050