Nintendo Cartridge Society

A new report may finally explain the mysterious Switch 2 model code from January, but are Patrick and Mark ready for the answer to be as mundane as EU regulations? Plus, Patrick conquers Fire Emblem Awakening on Hard Mode, Picross teams up with Konami for a new game, and more.The guys also talk about:Whether Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream can compete with Pokopia for social media dominanceMissing the colorful Joy-Con of the original SwitchThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie getting McDonald’s Happy Meal toysThe return of the Springfest Splatfest in Splatoon 3SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Pokemon Pokopia is popping off and Patrick’s been playing it! He shares early impressions from his first hours with the game. Plus, a release date trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book introduces us to the Glubbits, a new Switch 2 update adds a “Handheld Mode Boost” for Switch 1 games, and more.The guys also talk about:Pokopia selling over 2.2 million copies in its first four daysQuestions around the missing US price for Yoshi and the Mysterious BookReports out of GDC on Elden Ring: Tarnished EditionA new Hori steering wheel peripheral for Mario KartLEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight moving up its release dateA Tetris 99 Maximus Cup celebrating Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick is joined by special guest host Conner McCabe (Call Me By Your Game) to stare quizically at the new cast list for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie before shouting out highlights from last week's Indie World Showcase and figuring out what it means for Nintendo to be suing the US federal government. Truly, nothing makes sense.The guys also talk about:Resident Evil Requiem being its own engine of varietyFire Emblem Awakening being an emotional roller coasterPokemon Pokopia living up to the hypeMario Day Sales on first party gamesIs Blue Prince worth picking up on Switch?Kena Bridge of Spirits coming to Switch 2A shocking new price point for Kirby Air Riders amiiboWarioWare director Goro Abe retiring from NintendoCheck out Conner's "Call Me By Your Game": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-me-by-your-gameSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

A new Pokemon generation has been revealed in Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, and Patrick and Mark waste no time pledging their allegiance to one of the new starters. Plus, the guys try to read the tea leaves on that 2027 release date, share first impressions of Resident Evil Requiem, and more.The guys also talk about:The great reviews for Pokemon Pokopia. Rumors that Gran Turismo 7 is running on Switch 2 and what that could mean.A newly announced Konami Marvel games collection.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are headed to Nintendo Switch on Pokemon Day (which Patrick and Mark definitely know is February 27). The guys discuss Nintendo’s full-court press to stay ahead of the pricing conversation. Plus, their thoughts after a week with Virtual Boy on Switch, a major shakeup at the top of Microsoft Gaming, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark's first thoughts on Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse.The surprise announcement and release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.A Treehouse Live presentation for Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park and Pokemon Pokopia.The quiet 40th birthday party for The Legend of Zelda.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Last week’s Sony State of Play featured a surprising number of games also headed to Switch 1 and 2. From a brand-new Castlevania to the next Metal Gear Solid collection, Patrick and Mark break down all the Nintendo-relevant announcements. Plus, Mark shares early impressions of Tokyo Scramble, new Yoshi toys revealed ahead of the Super Mario Galaxy movie, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark’s first hands-on time with the Virtual Boy accessories.Patrick’s continued progress in Fire Emblem: Awakening Hard Mode.The full slate of State of Play titles coming to Nintendo, including Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Darwin’s Paradox, Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, Mina the Hollower, and more.New details about Pokemon Pokopia.Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection being delisted at the end of March.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

The Pokemon 30th Anniversary celebration begins with a simple question: “What’s your favorite?” Patrick and Mark immediately get hung up on something equally important: "Is a Pokemon a what or a who?" Plus, hands-on thoughts from the Pragmata and Monster Hunter Stories 3 demos, rumors of a new Xenoblade Chronicles in 2026, and more.The guys also talk about:Yoshi and Balloon Kid arriving on Game Boy Nintendo Classics.The Switch surpassing the DS to become Nintendo’s best-selling hardware ever.Nintendo’s president addressing the possibility of a Switch 2 price increase.Another look at Another Eden Begins.Borderlands 4 on Switch 2 officially pausing development.Can Labo VR be used to play Virtual Boy games?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050