Nintendo Cartridge Society

This week, it's the epic conclusion of Patrick and Mark's quest to definitively rank the opening chapters of every console The Legend of Zelda game. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark unearth a cursed tome that states the only sure thing about the future is that Nintendo's Black Friday deal will be a Switch bundle with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Plus, details on the Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope DLC, an update on the Mega Man franchise, and more. The guys also talk about: Persona 5 Royal Splatoon 3 Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mega Man 11 Front Mission 1st FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark set out on a quest to definitively rank the intros of every console The Legend of Zelda game, but first they have to agree on where each games' opening chapter ends. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark engage in some light party banter as they discuss the latest updates on Octopath Traveler II. Plus, the N64 classic (?) Glover is coming to Switch, early impressions of Persona 5 Royal, and more. The guys also talk about: Shovel Knight Dig Shovel Knight Showdown Splatoon 3 Microsoft Gaming FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

In this special Halloween episode, Patrick and Mark must pitch ways to make 8-10 Nintendo franchises spooky in order to recover Mark's lost Switch from the fearsome Blair Switch. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark discuss the most recent updates on why Bayonetta's got a new voice in Bayonetta 3. Plus, the weather forecast calls for Resident Evil Cloud versions through the rest of the year, a double dose of Mario Party, and more. The guys also talk about: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Portal 2 Tunic Marvel Snap Alan Wake Remastered Splatoon 3 Mario Party 1 Mario Party 2 Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 3 Resident Evil Biohazard Resident Evil Village The Super Mario Bros Movie FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Ahead of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (and a Splatoon 3 Splatfest), Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Jeremy Schmidt to definitively determine their favorite Pokemon starter types. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

It's a week of updates in video game labor news as Patrick and Mark discuss the latest on the replacement of Bayonetta's voice actor and Nintendo settling a NLRB complaint. Plus, the mystery deepens on whether The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a musical, Mark plays Pilotwings 64 for the first time, and more. The guys also talk about: Splatoon 3 Shovel Knight Dig Persona 5 Royal Nintendo Switch Sports Bayonetta 3 Bravely Default Toem FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark "Z-Target" Part 2 of the ABC's of the Nintendo 64. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The first teaser for The Super Mario Bros. Movie has arrived, and Patrick and Mark feel...fine? Plus, more details on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, a new voice actor for Bayonetta, and more. The guys also talk about: Splatoon 3 Shovel Knight Dig Pilotwings 64 Persona 3 Portable Persona 4 Golden Personal 5 Royal Bayonetta 3 Amiibo Killer Queen Black FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

This week, it's part 1 of Patrick and Mark celebrating the ABC's of the Nintendo 64. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark sharpen the spikes of their blue shells and peel their bananas to prepare for the new Battle Mode in Mario Kart Tour. Plus, an Ed Sheeran song for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, Nintendo Pictures becomes official, and more. The guys also talk about: Shovel Knight Dig Beyond Oasis Rusty's Real Deal Baseball Bayonetta Splatoon 3 FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark consider other Nintendo franchises that should borrow Fire Emblem Engage's core mechanic of summoning and (they hope) romancing characters from other games. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark celebrate next year's return of E3 by learning the origin of the word mullet. Plus, the results of the first Splatoon 3 Splatfest, the countdown to the Mario animated movie teaser trailer begins, and more. The guys also talk about: Shovel Knight Dig Picross S8 EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Legacy Edition Detective Pikachu Mario Strikers Battle League FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark celebrate the announcement of the Nintendo 64's Goldeneye 007 coming to Switch by giving Nintendo games James Bond subtitles. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark are tearing up and tearing their hair out trying to pronounce "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." Plus, rumors of more game modes coming to Salmon Run in Splatoon 3, Suikoden remasters announced for Switch, and more. The guys also talk about: Mario Kart 64 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Tales of Symphonia Remastered Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark arm themselves with gardening hoes and detective swords to discuss the latest Nintendo Direct. The guys talk about: Fire Emblem Engage It Takes Two Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star Tunic Front Mission Front Mission 2 Front Mission 3 Story of Seasons: A Wonderful LIfe Splatoon 3 Octopath Traveler II Fae Farm Theatrythm Final Bar Line Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Rune Factory 3 Pilotwings 64 Mario Party Mario Party 2 Mario Party 3 Pokemon Stadium Pokemon Stadium 2 1080 Snowboarding Excitebike 64 Goldeneye 007 Various Daylife Factorio IB Mario Strikers Battle League Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Sports Pikmin 4 Just Dance 2023 Harvestella Bayonetta 3 Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Resident Evil Village Resident Evil Biohazard Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 3 Sifu Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Radiant Silvergun Endless Dungeon Tales of Symphonia Remastered Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection Romancing

Patrick and Mark have to go back! ...to Disney Illusion Island, the newly announced 2D platformer for Nintendo Switch. Plus, Patrick's early impressions of Splatoon 3, Rayman DLC for Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and more. The guys also talk about: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Overcooked 2 Wave Race 64 Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet Marvel's Midnight Suns Disney Dreamlight Valley LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The thrilling conclusion! Will Patrick and Mark remain friends after definitively ranking every single one of the contiguous 48 tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? There's literally no way to know. FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark line up at the starting line and patiently wait for Lakitu to signal the start of the race. Beep Beep BEEEEEP! It's time to rank all 48 original tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! FRIEND US ON SWITCH Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137 Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050