Nintendo Cartridge Society

Patrick and Mark interrupt their regularly scheduled Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month to discuss all of the news out of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.The guys talk about:GroundedEnder Magnolia Bloom in the MistArranger A Role-Puzzling AdventureUnicorn OverlordMonster Hunter Stories HDDisney Epic Mickey RebrushedShin Megami Tensei V VengeanceStar Wars Battlefront Classic CollectionSouth Park Snow DaySword Art Online Fractured DaydreamGundam Breaker 4Super Monkey Ball Banana RumbleWorld of Goo 2Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals TimeAnother Crab's TreasurePenny's Big BreakawaySuika Game Multi-player Mode Expansion PackPepper GrinderPocket Card Jockey Ride OnPentimentNintendo Switch OnlineSnake Rattle 'N' RollRC PRO-AMBattletoads in BattlemaniacsKiller InstinctBlast CorpsEndless Ocean Luminous SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

At the beginning of 2023, Patrick predicted that Nintendo wouldn't release new hardware until 2025...and he may be right? With new rumors pointing to the release of the Switch 2 early next year, plus Microsoft releasing games multiplatform, and Sony anticipating a soft year, Patrick and Mark spend the week trying to make sense of the video game landscape in 2024.The guys also talk about:Mario vs. Donkey KongSplatoon 3 Side OrderPrincess Peach ShowtimePokemon Concierge SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's week 3 of Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month, and as the remake of the series' first game is set to release on Switch, Patrick and Mark pitch other "Nintendo vs." games they'd like to see.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Disney is teaming up with Epic Games, and it's only going to cost them $1.5 billion worth of V-Bucks. Plus, Patrick and Mark discuss the most recent Switch 2 rumors, Nintendo's latest sales updates, and more.The guys also talk about:Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII ReunionFinal Fantasy VII Remake: INTERmissionAnother Code: RecollectionJet Force GeminiSuper Mario RPGSuper Mario Bros WonderSuper Mario Maker 2SUPPORT 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 as Patrick and Mark compare tentpole games from each franchise across the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, and Nintendo Switch.The guys talk about:Super Mario World vs. Donkey Kong CountrySuper Mario 64 vs. Donkey Kong 64Super Mario Wonder vs. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's been almost 1 year since the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, and Patrick and Mark wonder just how many clazones are appropriate to bring to an anniversary party. Plus, how an Xbox "business update event" could fit with the rumored February Nintendo Direct, the end of Tokyo RPG Factory, and more.The guys also talk about:Another Code: RecollectionInfinite CraftDr. Mario 64Jet Force GeminiMario vs. Donkey Kong DemoPikmin BloomHarmoKnightSonic x Shadow GenerationsSplatoon 3 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark kick off Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month with an overview of the series and how it fits into Nintendo history.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Square-Enix has a new strategy and Patrick and Mark wonder what it means for the viability of the venerable company. Plus, a new Nintendo Switch 2 rumor, an end date for Wii U and 3DS online play, and more.The guys also talk about:Another Code RecollectionPrincess Peach ShowtimeSplatoon 3 Side OrderNintendo Live concertsCeleste 64: Fragments of the MountainZelda theme park rumorsKoji Kondo inducted into the AIAS Hall of FameSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Inspired by the recent release of Another Code: Recollection, Patrick and Mark discuss other Nintendo games that deserve a second chance on modern hardware.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark pay a visit to the Kokiri Forest to discuss rumors of a LEGO Zelda set coming later this year. Plus, impressions of Another Code: Recollection, games rumored for the Switch successor, and more.The guys also talk about:Shovel Knight: King of Cards - JoustusPokemon ScarletApollo Justice: Ace Attorney TrilogyPalworldPersona 3 ReloadMetaphor: ReFantazioPrince of Persia: The Lost CrownZelda II: The Adventure of LinkSplatoon 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark conclude their look back at Nintendo's first dual-screen handheld with Part 2 of the ABC's of the Nintendo DS.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Recent reports say Nintendo is on the hunt for new development partners, and Patrick and Mark consider what it could mean for the next Nintendo hardware. Plus, Golden Sun on NSO, Awesome Games Done Quick, and more.The guys also talk about:Prince of Persia The Lost CrownAmiiboSuper Smash Bros UltimateMario + Rabbids Sparks of HopeSplatoon 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark celebrate Nintendo's first dual-screen handheld with Part 1 of the ABC's of the Nintendo DS.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark discuss the latest rumors of Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch and what that could mean for Microsoft's strategy going forwarwd. Plus, an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto has the guys thinking about the next generation of Nintendo leaders, an update for Super Mario Run, and more. Read The Guardian's interview with Miyamoto: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/30/nintendo-shigeru-miyamoto-interview-mario-zelda-switch-pikmin-splatoonThe guys also talk about:PikminPikmin BloomPokemon TVTetrisSplatoon 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Science is all well and good, but for 2024, Patrick and Mark are returning to the old ways as they peer into the murky waters of Nintendo's future and make predictions on what the year has in store for the House of Mario. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

After employing the scientific method last year to make hypotheses on Nintendo's 2023, Patrick and Mark are back in their lab coats to review their results and see if the year unfolded as they predicted. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark head to the Mushroom Kingdom to categorize the mainline Mario 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 help but join in with a chant of "Mario! Mario! Mario!". SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark channel the Triforce of Wisdom as they categorize each mainline Zelda game 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 Hyrule. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the fourth annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Best Zelda/Link Pairing, Best Dog in a Nintendo Game, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark imagine the ramifications of Wapeach being unleashed on the world as development art for the characters makes its way online. Plus, Xbox's plans for Game Pass, Decapolice delayed to 2024 (or beyond?), and more.The guys also talk about:Tetris 99Pikmin 4Super Mario RPGMario TennisFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals TimeProfessor Layton and the World of SteamMother 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050