Nintendo Cartridge Society

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than by forcing your friends to endure a terrible movie? This episode, Patrick and Mark and returning guest Ryan Mogge discuss their early experiences with the Super Mario Bros. movie, and prepare themselves to rewatch one of the most embarrassing moments in Nintendo history. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian and podcaster Jen Kleinrock for the ultimate Mario character ranking! Who’s hot and who’s not? Why are the B-listers the secret A-list? And why can’t Toad catch a break? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Reggie’s comments about the genesis of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 on Switch have Patrick and Mark talking about Disney’s handling of their franchises’ game licenses. Plus, they’ve been playing a lot of games! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark discuss the latest entry in Nintendo’s heavy hitting franchise. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Last week’s Game Awards delivered new Mortal Kombat, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and Persona 5’s Joker as a playable character for Smash, but couldn’t deliver a single award for Nintendo. Plus, Patrick and Mark decide to create their own trade organization to scheme their way to respectability. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick and Mark definitively rank the kingdoms of Super Mario Odyssey. It’s gonna be broodal! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark discuss the rumor that Nintendo wants one Zelda game a year on Switch. Plus, hopes and dreams for the company’s Game Awards reveal, and the birth (and death) of a new catchphrase. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate just a few days away, Patrick and Mark discuss the many Smash-like games that have sprung up in the wake of Nintendo’s fighting franchise. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark root for the underdog! Plus, Aonuma maybe teases Skyward Sword for Switch, Smash Bros Ultimate is leaking everywhere (no spoilers here!), and Patrick promises to stop talking about The Messenger. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

It’s Thanksgiving in the US, and this year Patrick and Mark are thankful for the opportunity to review Pokemon Let’s Go (Eevee, but not Pikachu). Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark are all about that Detective Pikachu trailer. Plus, Sony’s announcement that they’re skipping E3 2019 prompts a discussion on the merits of the convention. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

To celebrate the show’s 200th episode, Patrick and Mark determine — definitively! — which of their definitive lists are still definitive and which should be back up for debate. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark use Nintendo’s second quarter earnings report to discuss the company’s future in the eyes of new president Furukawa. Plus, they’re still playing The Messenger and Diablo 3 is frying their brains! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark enlist the help of listeners to definitively determine the best 8 NES games of all time! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Last week there were rumors, this week there was an actual Smash Bros. Direct. Can Patrick and Mark handle the excitement? Plus, the guys have been playing The Messenger and it’s really great! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

There are new Smash Bros. Ultimate rumors, and Patrick and Mark sure are confused about why everyone seems so angry. Plus, the inevitable Resident Evil ports rain down, and the return of Guest Weather! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

This week, Patrick and Mark discuss two recent third party Switch releases: Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Dark Souls Remastered. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick and Mark spin a spooky Halloween tale of… Mario’s murder? Plus, kinder rivals in Pokemon and speculation on what to expect from amiibo support in Smash Bros Ultimate. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

With the release of The Legend of Zelda SP for NES Switch Online, Nintendo (potentially) opens the door to revisiting all kinds of retro games with playability improvements. Could a version of Battletoads that is actually beatable in co-op be far off? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.

Patrick and Mark summon the spirit of Gooigi to help them discuss the latest Switch special edition hardware conjured by Nintendo. Plus, Solomon’s Key, Mega Man 11, and more Meltan. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.