Nintendo Cartridge Society

Patrick and Mark commemorate the first anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by definitively ranking every game in the Zelda series, including the handheld entries for the very first time. It's an exciting episode filled with nostalgia, debates, and, of course, all things Zelda! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Don't call it an "announcement," but Nintendo has finally acknowledged that a Switch successor will be revealed in the next year. Patrick and Mark dig into the details, exploring what Nintendo's comments might mean. Plus, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition revealed, Square Enix pledges more multiplatform support, and more. The guys also talk about: Patrick's first impressions of Endless Ocean: Luminous Mark's first impressions of Animal Well The Endless Ocean: Luminous Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Atlus delisting Shin Megami Tensei V ahead of Vengeance 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 dig into the origins of classic Nintendo franchises to explore how the inaugural games epitomize the series as a whole. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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 Universe Circana's best-selling Switch games in March 2024 Hades II in Early Access Rumors of a Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack for Japan The next Splatoon 3 Splatfest And the 40th Tetris Maximus Cup themed to Endless Ocean SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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 Jam Bioshock Iggy's Reckin' Balls Extreme-G Endless Ocean Luminous Braid SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety Listen to Call Me By Your Game wherever you get your podcasts! FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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 demo Europa demo Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Braid: Anniversary Edition Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings game Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes Splatoon 3 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 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 City Yars Rising Refind Self: The Personality Test Game Sticky Business ANTONBLAST Valley Peaks Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Europa Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Cat Quest III stitch. Another Crab’s Treasure SteamWorld Heist II 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 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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 Cup Princess Peach: Showtime! Pentiment Ubisoft Forward Splatoon 3 Springfest 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 definitively rank the transformations in Princess Peach: Showtime! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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 Rebirth F-Zero 99 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Super Mario Run Tetris 99 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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 Island Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble Summer Games Fest 2024 Monster Hunter Stories Super Mario Run SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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 Demo Disney Illusion Island Pentiment LEGO x Mario Kart 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 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050