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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: LuminousMark's first impressions of Animal WellThe Endless Ocean: Luminous Tetris 99 Maximus CupAtlus delisting Shin Megami Tensei V ahead of VengeanceSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: 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 UniverseCircana's best-selling Switch games in March 2024Hades II in Early AccessRumors of a Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack for JapanThe next Splatoon 3 SplatfestAnd the 40th Tetris Maximus Cup themed to Endless OceanSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: 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 JamBioshockIggy's Reckin' BallsExtreme-GEndless Ocean LuminousBraidSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyListen to Call Me By Your Game wherever you get your podcasts!FRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: 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/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCHPatrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050