Nintendo Cartridge Society

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

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 UFO Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator Splatoon 3 Super Mario LEGO SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: 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 On Part Time UFO Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster Ninja Five-0 Guitar Life Lesson 1 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 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: Grounded Ender Magnolia Bloom in the Mist Arranger A Role-Puzzling Adventure Unicorn Overlord Monster Hunter Stories HD Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection South Park Snow Day Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream Gundam Breaker 4 Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble World of Goo 2 Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Another Crab's Treasure Penny's Big Breakaway Suika Game Multi-player Mode Expansion Pack Pepper Grinder Pocket Card Jockey Ride On Pentiment Nintendo Switch Online Snake Rattle 'N' Roll RC PRO-AM Battletoads in Battlemaniacs Killer Instinct Blast Corps Endless Ocean Luminous SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050