Nintendo Cartridge Society

Join lifelong Nintendo fans Patrick and Mark twice a week for a light-hearted podcast exploring the world of Nintendo. From the latest news and rumors, deep dives into games both classic and new, to arguing over who is the best Kong, nothing is off limits when discussing the house that Mario built.

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Today · 1 hr 18 min
Splatoon Raiders Review Discussion — Splatoon Month Week 1
Patrick and Mark kick off Splatoon Month with a deep dive into Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo's first single-player Splatoon spin-off for Switch 2. From the looter-shooter gameplay on the Spirhalite Islands to Deep Cut's expanded role, the guys break down all of the Salmonid-slaying combat and debate what a sequel should fix. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
Tuesday · 1 hr 3 min
The Future of Resident Evil (News from 8/4/26)
Capcom wants to release a new Resident Evil game every year, but what happens when they run out of games to remake? With Resident Evil Veronica already announced for 2027 and only a handful of others left in the remake pipeline, Patrick and Mark wonder where the series goes long-term. Plus: the Virtual Boy library on Nintendo Switch Online gets its final update, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 lands its ESRB rating, and more. The guys also talk about: The Leon amiibo is not a man with a gun, but a man with a hatchet. Super Mario Sunshine joins GameCube Nintendo Classics next week. Orbitals announces support for a “Global Friend’s Pass app.” Thimbleweed Park 2 is announced. A Splatoon Raiders-themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup kicks off on Friday. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 30 · 2 hr 8 min
Switch 2 or Skip: 3DS Games That Should Be Remade
With Nintendo remaking Star Fox 64 and Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, Patrick and Mark look back at every game Nintendo published on the 3DS to ask: does it deserve a remake on Switch 2? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 28 · 1 hr 3 min
Splatoon Raiders First Impressions (News from 7/28/26)
Patrick and Mark share their first impressions of Splatoon Raiders, ahead of a full month of Splatoon-themed episodes kicking off next week! Plus, they delve into Miyamoto’s recent remarks on game remakes, sparking discussions about Nintendo’s current release strategy, wonder if Nintendo will celebrate Zelda's 40th anniversary, and more. The guys also talk about: Details on the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Final Fantasy XIV Online's release date on Switch 2. Some new insights on Nintendo support studios A new Tetris 99 event with an opportunity to snag themes at a discount. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 23 · 56 min
Epic Nintendo Games
With The Odyssey in theaters, Patrick and Mark go searching for Nintendo's own epics: games built on heroic quests, divine intervention, and the occasional 1-Up Mushroom along the way. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 21 · 57 min
Duskbloods and Call of Duty Network Tests on Switch 2 (News from 7/21/26)
Patrick and Mark log into the world wide web to prepare for the upcoming network tests of two major Switch 2 games: The Duskbloods and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Plus, a new update for Mario Tennis Fever and Nintendo's evolving strategy for game updates, Hasbro and Nintendo team up for toys based on the Zelda series, and more. The guys also talk about: The joys of Game Share. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has a confirmed release date on Switch. Level-5 teasing a thoughtful ending for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Hallmark reveals their 2026 Nintendo-themed holiday ornaments. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 16 · 1 hr 51 min
Ranking Mario Kart World Costumes (Part 2)
Patrick and Mark cross the finish line on their definitive ranking of every Mario Kart World alternate racer costume, zippering last week's tier decisions together into one giant 103-costume ranking. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 14 · 1 hr 4 min
Switch 2 OLED? (News from 7/14/26)
Reports of Nintendo exploring a Switch 2 OLED revision have Patrick and Mark asking if the time is right for a major upgrade. Plus, Nintendo announces plans to discontinue the Switch 1 in Europe, Mario Kart Tour shuts down in September, and more. The guys also talk about: That moment in a game when you figure out the limitations of its gameplay loops. A Kingdom Hearts panel announced for next month's D23. GameStop's fire sale on the Switch 2 camera. A new demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Details on Nintendo's presence at San Diego Comic Con. An update to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales adds a much requested feature. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 9 · 2 hr 10 min
Ranking Mario Kart World Costumes (Part 1)
Start your engines! Patrick and Mark embark on a journey to definitively rank all of the Mario Kart World alternate racer costumes. The first step? Sorting them into tiers. Can the likes of Wampire Waluigi and Aristocrat King Boo withstand the test of sartorial scrutiny? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 7 · 1 hr 14 min
New Metroid Game Leaked? (News from 7/7/26)
A new game rating from Brazil may have accidentally revealed the next Metroid title: Metroid Ravenous. Patrick and Mark discuss what the title suggests about the game and speculate about its potential release date. Plus, Mark's first impressions of Rhythm Heaven Groove, details from the Splatoon Raiders Direct, and more. The guys also talk about: Patrick’s progress in Xenoblade Chronicles on Switch 2 and his evolving feelings about the game. A new update for Mario Kart World introduces two new routes to Knockout Tour, along with other changes. PlayStation announces the discontinuation of physical games in 2028. Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo gets a release date and a price. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
July 2 · 1 hr 9 min
Looking Back on Nintendo Rhythm Games
To celebrate the release of Rhythm Heaven Groove on Switch, Patrick and Mark look back on the history of Nintendo rhythm games, from Donkey Konga to Wii Music. Then, they talk about some notable rhythm mechanics in otherwise non-rhythm games. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
June 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Star Fox Is Great (News from 6/30/26)
Will Patrick and Mark be forced to rename the Slippy B. DeFrog Award for Achievement in Obnoxious Characters? The new, great Star Fox game has the guys reconsidering their position. Plus, Patrick revisits Donkey Kong 64 to see if his thoughts on the game have changed after all these years, an update on Nintendo's new headquarters, and more. The guys also talk about: Patrick attempts to get into Xenoblade Chronicles once again. A crisis of faith looms with the release of the newest Kirby Air Riders amiibo. Takashi Tezuka not fully retiring from Nintendo after all. An (almost) record setting sales start for the Switch 2 in America. New DLC for Monster Hunter Stories 3. A Star Fox-themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup takes off in July. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
June 25 · 1 hr 19 min
Exploring Mario's Surprising History and Lore w/ Drew Mackie
Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Drew Mackie to explore the amusing, unexpected, and outright strange elements of Mario's history and lore, as detailed in Drew's "Mario 101" chronicle. The guys discuss the unique, cross-continent environment in which Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom were formed, how different regions understand the Mario universe in different ways, favorite surprising facts, and lots more. Check out Mario 101: https://www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/mario-101-history SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
June 23 · 1 hr 16 min
Steam Machine and the State of the Games Industry (News from 6/23/26)
Yes, it's still a Nintendo podcast, but this week Patrick and Mark take some time to talk about the Steam Machine and what its over-$1k starting price tells us about the state of the video games industry. Plus, Patrick reaches Mina the Hollower's endgame, the Nintendo Museum expands with a new restaurant, and more. The guys also talk about: Nintendo goes into turbo mode with Nintendo Music updates. A new eShop experience on the original Switch. Why Final Fantasy VII's final chapter is called "Revelation." Europe gets in on the Pokopia bundle party. A Diablo 4 Switch 2 port seems imminent, but can it survive Microsoft's changing strategies? SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
June 18 · 1 hr 10 min
One Year with Switch 2
Patrick and Mark revisit the first year of the Switch 2. From pre-orders and launch day through first-party games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokopia, game pricing controversies, Switch 2 Editions, and more, they cover it all and talk about where Nintendo stands heading into year two. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
June 16 · 1 hr 12 min
RE: Veronica, FFVII Revelation, and more! (News from 6/16/26)
You know it's been a crazy couple of weeks for gaming news when Patrick and Mark are just now getting to react to major announcements like Resident Evil: Veronica and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Plus, Patrick's thoughts on Mina the Hollower, divining as much as possible from some Ocarina of Time remake website metadata, and more. The guys also talk about: Patrick getting some quality time with friends in with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Mark's deciding to pass on the side missions in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (unless?). The major Switch and Switch 2 announcements from Summer Game Fest, including two new Cuphead games. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition gets a release date. The creators of The Adventures of Elliot - The Millenium Tales reflect on some "surprising" feedback . Confirmation that Nintendo plans a new Switch 2 model with a replacable battery for the EU. A new Donkey Kong Bananaza theme for Alarmo. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
June 11 · 1 hr 57 min
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Full Breakdown + What We Know Now w/ Conner McCabe
Nintendo confirmed an Ocarina of Time remake, but the June 2026 Direct had a lot more to share. Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Conner McCabe (Call Me By Your Game) to break down every announcement, share their honest reactions, and fill in details that emerged after the show. Including: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time "reborn" Rhythm Heaven Groove Star Fox Splatoon Raiders Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Pokemon Pokopia DLC Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 Switch 2 Editions Xenoblade Genesis The Duskbloods Switch 2-exclusive NSO Donkey Kong challenges Onimusha: Way of the Sword Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Kingdom Hearts IV Final Fantasy Resonance And much more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
June 4 · 1 hr 21 min
ABC's of Capcom Part 2
Part 2 of the ABCs of Capcom on Nintendo. Patrick and Mark pick up at N and work through to Z, covering obscure Nintendo releases, surprising Capcom history, and a few picks that go a lot deeper than you'd expect. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
June 2 · 1 hr 11 min
Call of Duty on Switch 2 & Dragon Quest XII Re-Revealed (News from 6/2/26)
It's a big week for third-party news and it starts with Dragon Quest XII's re-reveal 5 years after its initial announcement. Patrick and Mark discuss what they think caused Square-Enix to pivot away from their original vision for the game and what it means for the future of the franchise. Plus, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 announced for Switch 2, the guys check out Pictonico!, and more. The guys also talk about: Mark's thoughts on finishing Pragmata and early impressions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2. Patrick's first impressions of Mina the Hollower. A Nintendo Music update brings new features and Mario Kart World tracks. Donkey Kong 64 making its way to Nintendo Switch Online later this week. Other updates from the Dragon Quest anniversary stream, including Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World and confirmation of a Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI. Steam Deck gets a hefty price increase. A demo and discount for Resident Evil Requiem. Looking at the week ahead as Summer Game Fest kicks off. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
May 28 · 1 hr 39 min
ABC's of Capcom Part 1
Patrick and Mark celebrate one of Nintendo's most storied third-party relationships with Part 1 of the ABCs of Capcom. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2 Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050