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9 Jul

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 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
14 Jul

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 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
25 Jun

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 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
7 May

How to Remake Ocarina of Time

With Ocarina of Time remake rumors on their minds, Patrick and Mark run through some of their favorite game remakes, from Metroid: Zero Mission to Resident Evil 4 to Famicom Detective Club, pulling one idea from each they'd love to see applied to a theoretical Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
11 Jun

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 GrooveStar FoxSplatoon RaidersFire Emblem: Fortune's WeavePokemon Pokopia DLCNintendo Switch Sports ResortXenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 Switch 2 EditionsXenoblade GenesisThe DuskbloodsSwitch 2-exclusive NSO Donkey Kong challengesOnimusha: Way of the SwordDragon's Dogma 2: Dark ArisenKingdom Hearts IVFinal Fantasy Resonance And much more! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
2 Jul

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 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
13 May

UNLOCKED: NCS Arcade - Elite Beat Agents

From the Patreon - NCS Arcade: Elite Beat Agents. Patrick and Mark "are go!" as they discuss the 2006 Nintendo DS cult classic "Elite Beat Agents." SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
21 Apr

Can Nintendo Keep Up? (News from 4/21/26)

Could Nintendo be heading toward a generation where a new Zelda simply doesn't happen? Patrick and Mark wrestle with whether games have gotten too big for Nintendo to release them at the pace fans expect. Plus, Mark's final thoughts on Final Fantasy 7 Remake and first thoughts on Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the Switch 2 gets a shoutout in Pragmata's sales milestone, and more. The guys also talk about: Despite his best efforts, Patrick can't resist the siren song of Pokopia.Revisiting Star Fox 64 and its 3DS remake.Was Nintendo sitting on a completed Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for a year?New ratings board listings spark speculation that Starfield and Diablo 4 are on their way to Switch 2. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
19 May

Pictonico! Announced (News from 5/19/26)

Nintendo surprises everyone with the announcement of Pictonico!, a new free-to-start mobile game from Intelligent Systems that turns your photos into minigames. Patrick and Mark dare to ask the question on everyone's minds: including photos of their butts? Plus, a new Switch 2 choose-your-game bundle in North America, the Zelda movie's release date moves up (slightly), and more. The guys also talk about: Patrick returning to Donkey Kong Country 2 & 3 and the weirdness of DKC 2.Mark's continued adventures in Super Mario Bros. Wonder multiplayer.Has Nintendo moved to Thursday updates for the Nintendo Music app?The surprise drop of 5 additional Virtual Boy games on NSO.Reports of Nintendo entering the Indian market next year.Nintendo confirms their attendance at Gamescom.LEGO Nintendo sets reaching end-of-life.A new demo for Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.Moss: The Forgotten Relic, previously a VR title, announced for consoles and PC. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety FRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
29 Jun

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 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

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