Nintendo Cartridge Society

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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.

1D AGO

When Can We Pre-Order Switch 2? (News from 4/15/25)

When will Switch 2 pre-orders open in North America? Nobody knows—not even Patrick and Mark! But that doesn’t stop them from trying to make sense of reports about Nintendo’s manufacturing plans and what they could mean in our ever-panicked global economy. Plus, new details on the Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, helping a listener spend their Nintendo Switch Vouchers, and more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

1h 6m
6D AGO

Missing From the Switch 2 Direct

The Switch 2 Direct was packed with exciting news—but it didn’t cover everything. This week, Patrick and Mark explore what was missing from the presentation and what those omissions could mean for the system’s future and Nintendo’s broader strategy. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

1 hr
APR 8

Mark's Reaction to Switch 2 Direct

Mark is out of the hospital and now the only thing spewing out of his body uncontrollably is Switch 2 Direct opinions. Patrick and Mark finally get together to discuss: Switch 2 hardware features like GameChat and Game Share.Nintendo's approach to pricing.Reactions to games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong: Bananza, and Kirby Air Riders.Third-parties showing up for Switch 2.And more. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

1h 31m
APR 3

Switch 2 Direct Reactions

Mark is waylaid with a medical emergency, so special guest co-host Conner McCabe joins Patrick to breakdown every minute of the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct. Super Mario Kart, Kirby's Air Riders, Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2 Editions, 40k / 60FPS / HDR, Metroid Prime 4, Elden Ring, The Duskbloods, Game Cube Classics Library, Game Sharing, Game Chat, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Street Fighter 6, Hades II, and like, 50 other games. It's a wild ride marked by price point controversies and unclear upgrade paths! Listen to Call Me By Your Game and Super NPC Games Club where ever you get your podcasts! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

1h 35m
APR 1

Your Switch 2 Predictions

Patrick and Mark asked, and you delivered! With the Switch 2 Direct just hours away, the guys dive into listener predictions, reacting to your boldest guesses and weighing in with their own expectations for what Nintendo will reveal. Will the rumors hold true, or are surprises in store? Let’s speculate one last time before the big event! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

1h 53m
MAR 27

March 2025 Nintendo Direct

Well, folks, that was a weird one! Patrick and Mark break down everything revealed in today’s Switch 1 Nintendo Direct, trying to make sense of it all. From the latest look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to Nintendo’s new Virtual Game Cards system and the debut of Nintendo Today!, the guys dive into all the surprises, oddities, and what it could mean for the future. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

1h 23m
MAR 25

Another Nintendo Direct this Week? (News from 3/25/25)

A Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is locked in for next week—but what if Patrick and Mark told you there might be a Switch 1-focused Direct happening first? Rumors are swirling that Nintendo could drop a surprise presentation for the current Switch just days before the big Switch 2 reveal. Does this make sense? What could it mean? The guys break it all down!Plus, the guys also talk about:Patrick playing Donkey Kong '94 on the Super Game Boy.Mark checks out the indie game Urban Myth Dissolution Center.(Some of) Kirby and the Forgotten Land is added to Nintendo Music.The ESA reveals the Accessible Games Initiative. A hidden 60 FPS mode in Xenoblade Chronicles: X.Lego and Pokemon tease a collaboration.A new Splatfest in Splatoon 3 for SpringFest 2025.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

1 hr
MAR 20

Buying Everything in 2024...Worth It?

In 2023, Patrick declared he was going to buy everything Nintendo released in 2024. Now, Patrick and Mark take stock of the things Nintendo released, what they bought, what they bought twice, and what they bought three times... SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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Quarantine

12/11/2024

Hesston Keim

During quarantine I used to listen to this podcast all the time and it was always a blast. I love the hosts and hope they’ll someday decide to use their platform for Jesus as well!! Great guys on here!
Ignorance

Mar 28

Chussles

Ignorant lefties. Stick to games. You don’t need to make political comments on a gaming podcast.
Exactly the Nintendo Podcast I was looking for

09/10/2024

Bdirgo

I think the format of the show is brilliant, the interstitial music and sections like 4’33”. The opinion of the hosts are refreshing, other podcasters like at IGN all start to sound the same. While these hosts come from a different point of view and bring a fresh and humorous perspective.
Review

05/07/2024

Wolf13554675489

It’s a really good show and also PLAY SIDE ORDER it’s so good also SWITCH 2!!!

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.