As rumors of new Nintendo hardware arriving in 2024 begin to heat up, Patrick and Mark discuss what a theoretical launch year could look like for the system. Plus, the guys play the Super Mario Oreo game, the developers of Picross speak, and more.The guys also talk about:Super Mario 3D WorldOxenfreeSuper Smash BrosSplatoon 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

As rumors of new Nintendo hardware arriving in 2024 begin to heat up, Patrick and Mark discuss what a theoretical launch year could look like for the system. Plus, the guys play the Super Mario Oreo game, the developers of Picross speak, and more. The guys also talk about: Super Mario 3D World Oxenfree Super Smash Bros Splatoon 3 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

New Hardware in 2024? (News from 8/1/23)

With Disney Illusion Island giving strong New Super Mario Bros. vibes, Patrick and Mark imagine what other Disney characters would fit into Nintendo-style games.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

With Disney Illusion Island giving strong New Super Mario Bros. vibes, Patrick and Mark imagine what other Disney characters would fit into Nintendo-style games. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Disney Characters in Nintendo Franchises

Patrick and Mark use their scan visors to zero in on new rumors of a Metroid Prime 2 remaster coming to Switch. Plus, the guys try to figure out the next NSO retro release, an update on the Dolphin emulator on Steam, and more.The guys also talk about:Tetris 99The Legend of Zelda Tears of the KingdomPikmin 4Stardew ValleySUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark use their scan visors to zero in on new rumors of a Metroid Prime 2 remaster coming to Switch. Plus, the guys try to figure out the next NSO retro release, an update on the Dolphin emulator on Steam, and more. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Pikmin 4 Stardew Valley SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Metroid Prime 2 Rumors (News from 7/25/23)

To commemorate the release of Pikmin 4, Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Jeremy Schmidt to discuss their favorite Nintendo nights.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

To commemorate the release of Pikmin 4, Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Jeremy Schmidt to discuss their favorite Nintendo nights. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Favorite Nintendo Nights w/ Jeremy Schmidt

Patrick and Mark drift (or is it dash?) into the new tracks and drivers in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 update. Plus, EA Sports FC 24 is announced for Switch, a Limited Run Games showcase, and more.The guys also talk about:Tetris 99The Legend of Zelda Tears of the KingdomDisney Dreamlight ValleyTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Dimension Shellshock DLCSplatoon 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark drift (or is it dash?) into the new tracks and drivers in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 update. Plus, EA Sports FC 24 is announced for Switch, a Limited Run Games showcase, and more. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Disney Dreamlight Valley Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Dimension Shellshock DLC Splatoon 3 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

MK8D Booster Course Pass Wave 5 (News from 7/18/23)

Patrick and Mark complete their definitive ranking of every series in the Mario franchise.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark complete their definitive ranking of every series in the Mario franchise. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Mario Series Ranking (Part 2)

Patrick and Mark prepare to study their sleep styles as Pokemon Sleep nears release. Plus, details on Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC, impressions of Everybody 1-2 Switch!, and more.The guys also talk about:The Legend of Zelda Tears of the KingdomTetris 99The Super Mario Bros. MovieMLB The Show 23Pikmin 4SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark prepare to study their sleep styles as Pokemon Sleep nears release. Plus, details on Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC, impressions of Everybody 1-2 Switch!, and more. The guys also talk about: The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Tetris 99 The Super Mario Bros. Movie MLB The Show 23 Pikmin 4 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Pokemon Sleep Revealed (News from 7/11/23)

Patrick and Mark set out to rank every series in the Mario franchise, but first they need to determine what, exactly, those series are. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark set out to rank every series in the Mario franchise, but first they need to determine what, exactly, those series are. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Mario Series Ranking (Part 1)

Patrick and Mark visit the rumor mill once again as rumors of development kits for new Nintendo hardware begin to make the rounds. Plus, news out of the FTC/Microsoft trial, Nintendo is all-in on Pikmin, and more.The guys also talk about:The Legend of Zelda Tears of the KingdomDr. Fetus’ Mean Meat MachinePikmin 4Pikmin BloomTetris 99LEGO Super MarioDisney SpeedstormSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark visit the rumor mill once again as rumors of development kits for new Nintendo hardware begin to make the rounds. Plus, news out of the FTC/Microsoft trial, Nintendo is all-in on Pikmin, and more. The guys also talk about: The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine Pikmin 4 Pikmin Bloom Tetris 99 LEGO Super Mario Disney Speedstorm SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

New Hardware Rumors (News from 7/4/23)

Patrick and Mark conclude their look back at Nintendo E3 presentations of the past with the ABC's of Nintendo E3 Part 2.SUPPORT 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 E3 presentations of the past with the ABC's of Nintendo E3 Part 2. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety</a> FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

ABC's of Nintendo E3 Part 2

Patrick Ehlers and Mark Mitchell break down news, games, and everything else Nintendo in this twice-weekly podcast. Old games, new games, rumors, nothing’s off limits as two life-long Nintendo fans discuss the house that Mario built.

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Nintendo Cartridge Society

Patrick and Mark get off to a real mistake-o-rama start, but then it’s all strawberry nerds as they catch up on Nintendo news from the past week. Later, it’s the final installment in their epic, three-part Hardware Round-Up. They tackle what went so, so right and what went so, so wrong with the Wii, 3DS and Wii U.

Patrick and Mark get off to a real mistake-o-rama start, but then it’s all strawberry nerds as they catch up on Nintendo news from the past week. Later, it’s the final installment in their epic, three-part Hardware Round-Up. They tackle what went so, so right and what went so, so wrong with the Wii, 3DS and Wii U.

Nintendo Hardware Round-Up III: The Reckoning

This week, Patrick and Mark discuss The Master Trials, the first Breath of the Wild DLC pack. From getting their butts kicked in the Trial of the Sword to getting their butts kicked in Master Mode, and all the butts in-between.   Let ‘em know what you think of the new format at NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com

This week, Patrick and Mark discuss The Master Trials, the first Breath of the Wild DLC pack. From getting their butts kicked in the Trial of the Sword to getting their butts kicked in Master Mode, and all the butts in-between. Let ‘em know what you think of the new format at <a href="mailto:NintendoCartirdgeSociety@gmail.com">NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com</a>

The Master Trials - Zelda: BotW DLC #1

Last week’s Game Awards delivered new Mortal Kombat, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and Persona 5’s Joker as a playable character for Smash, but couldn’t deliver a single award for Nintendo. Plus, Patrick and Mark decide to create their own trade organization to scheme their way to respectability. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

The Game Awards (News from 12/11/18)

Patrick and Mark discuss the NES Classic Edition, Switch Rumors and the My Nintendo Holiday Sweepstakes Give-Away, before digging into Nintendo’s chronic problem with hardware scarcity (or at least the perception thereof). Later, a listener question prompts a discussion of game compilations.

Patrick and Mark discuss the NES Classic Edition, Switch Rumors and the My Nintendo Holiday Sweepstakes Give-Away, before digging into Nintendo’s chronic problem with hardware scarcity (or at least the perception thereof). Later, a listener question prompts a discussion of game compilations.

How To Buy An NES Classic Now! (You Can’t)

This week, Patrick and Mark enlist the help of listeners to definitively determine the best 8 NES games of all time! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Top 8 NES Games

Patrick and Mark go back in time for a low stakes time heist, and to discuss their favorite Nintendo games from 5, 10, 20, and 30 years ago. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

Patrick and Mark go back in time for a low stakes time heist, and to discuss their favorite Nintendo games from 5, 10, 20, and 30 years ago. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter/com/NinCartSociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@NinCartSociety</a> Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: <a href="https://apple.co/2U7SXtW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> Subscribe: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2Uvk1mB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

Favorite Games from 5, 10, 20, and 30 Years Ago

Bowser Jr

Patrick and Mark discuss the latest Mario re-releases from the House of Mustache (just kidding, no one calls Nintendo that): New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe for Switch and Mario &amp; Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr’s Journey for Nintendo 3DS. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

NSMBU Deluxe and Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr’s Journey

This week, Patrick and Mark *definitively* rank the 8 worlds of Super Mario Bros. 3. 28 years of playing have prepared them for this moment. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Ranking the Worlds of Super Mario Bros. 3

Patrick and Mark take control of the rumor mill and address reports that Nintendo will no longer be making consoles and leaked Smash Ultimate DLC characters. Plus, Nintendo has a (soft) official stance on Bowsette. It’s not good… for Luigi. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

R.I.P. Bowsette (News from 1/8/19)

This week, Patrick and Mark attempt to create a definitive list of the best RPGs on Nintendo platforms *ever*. But will their spirits be broken by the enormity of the task? Or, like the heroes of the games they’re ranking, can they rally to snatch triumph out of the jaws of defeat? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

8 Best RPGs

Patrick and Mark do the mash — they do the Monster Mash — as they definitively rank the games in the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

Patrick and Mark do the mash — they do the Monster Mash — as they definitively rank the games in the Castlevania Anniversary Collection. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter/com/NinCartSociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@NinCartSociety</a> Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: <a href="https://apple.co/2U7SXtW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> Subscribe: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2Uvk1mB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

Ranking the Games of the Castlevania Anniversary Collection

E3 2017 is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace. First, though - the elephant in the room: why aren’t the guys playing ARMS (7:40)? Plus, there’s still some news, leading them to discuss how the 3DS will outlive us all (16:40). Finally, with Metroid back in the zeitgeist, it’s time for another definitive ranking, this time of the mainline Metroid games (45:58).   This episode is brought to you by MackWeldon.com. Enter promo code NINTENDO for 20% off.

E3 2017 is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace. First, though - the elephant in the room: why aren’t the guys playing ARMS (7:40)? Plus, there’s still some news, leading them to discuss how the 3DS will outlive us all (16:40). Finally, with Metroid back in the zeitgeist, it’s time for another definitive ranking, this time of the mainline Metroid games (45:58). This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://MackWeldon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MackWeldon.com</a>. Enter promo code NINTENDO for 20% off.

Top 9 Metroid Games of All Time

Christian Humes

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Christian Humes to definitively determine the greatest Mario power-up of all time! -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Christian Humes to definitively determine the greatest Mario power-up of all time! -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter/com/NinCartSociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@NinCartSociety</a> Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: <a href="https://apple.co/2U7SXtW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> Subscribe: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2Uvk1mB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

Best Mario Power-up w/ Christian Humes

Jen Kleinrock

Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian and podcaster Jen Kleinrock for the ultimate Mario character ranking! Who’s hot and who’s not? Why are the B-listers the secret A-list? And why can’t Toad catch a break? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Putting the Mario Characters Into Tiers with Jen Kleinrock

At the end of Weird Retro Sequel month, Patrick and Mark take one of the most obtuse NES classics for a spin: Castlevania 2. This game has three different endings and the guys can’t agree on which one actually constitutes the “good” ending. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

At the end of Weird Retro Sequel month, Patrick and Mark take one of the most obtuse NES classics for a spin: Castlevania 2. This game has three different endings and the guys can’t agree on which one actually constitutes the “good” ending. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Castlevania 2: Simon’s Quest

This week, Patrick and Mark are all about that Detective Pikachu trailer. Plus, Sony’s announcement that they’re skipping E3 2019 prompts a discussion on the merits of the convention. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Detective Pikachu Trailer (News from 11/20/18)

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.

Nindies Showcase Spring 2018

The Switch is over 2 years old and the deluge of games never stops! To celebrate the system's ever-expanding library, Patrick and Mark discuss their favorite Switch games not developed by Nintendo. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @NinCartSociety Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

The Switch is over 2 years old and the deluge of games never stops! To celebrate the system's ever-expanding library, Patrick and Mark discuss their favorite Switch games not developed by Nintendo. -- FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050 -- SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter/com/NinCartSociety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@NinCartSociety</a> Email: NintendoCartridgeSociety@gmail.com Subscribe: <a href="https://apple.co/2U7SXtW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> Subscribe: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2Uvk1mB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

Favorite 3rd Party Switch Games

Nintendo dropped some surprising news last week, leading Patrick and Mark to speculate on if we’ll still see a Nintendo Direct soon. Plus, dataminers found a bunch of stuff for the guys to talk about, and Mark shares a harrowing tale. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

SNES Emulator on Switch (News from 1/15/19)

They did it! Patrick and Mark rolled credits on Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, and come away from it with a more positive view on the game. Plus, a bunch of convoluted theories: one about the Kong family tree (maybe “Donkey Kong” is a title; like Cesar), and another about this series being a stealth alt-right propaganda game (Kong KLAN? Dixie? OPEN YOUR EYES).

They did it! Patrick and Mark rolled credits on Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, and come away from it with a more positive view on the game. Plus, a bunch of convoluted theories: one about the Kong family tree (maybe “Donkey Kong” is a title; like Cesar), and another about this series being a stealth alt-right propaganda game (Kong KLAN? Dixie? OPEN YOUR EYES).

NCS Classic - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest (Part 5)

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