Join lifelong Nintendo fans Patrick and Mark twice a week for a light-hearted podcast exploring the world of Nintendo. From the latest news and rumors, deep dives into games both classic and new, to arguing over who is the best Kong, nothing is off limits when discussing the house that Mario built.
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Patrick and Mark affix patches to the elbows of their sports coats and dive deep into the curious semantics of Nintendo’s game titles. What does it really mean when a game is called “Land” instead of “World”? And what happens when you throw “Super” in front of something? From "New" to "Deluxe," they explore the subtle signals Nintendo sends through its naming conventions.
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Patrick and Mark catch up on an eventful week in Nintendo news, with pre-order information and pricing confirmed for North America and—hey!—a whole Mario Kart World Direct as well. Plus, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, amiibo pricing updates, and more.
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Patrick and Mark pit randomly selected Nintendo games against each other in a no-rules, rapid-fire showdown to determine which game reigns supreme. Will logic prevail? Don't count on it!
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When will Switch 2 pre-orders open in North America? Nobody knows—not even Patrick and Mark! But that doesn’t stop them from trying to make sense of reports about Nintendo’s manufacturing plans and what they could mean in our ever-panicked global economy. Plus, new details on the Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, helping a listener spend their Nintendo Switch Vouchers, and more.
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The Switch 2 Direct was packed with exciting news—but it didn’t cover everything. This week, Patrick and Mark explore what was missing from the presentation and what those omissions could mean for the system’s future and Nintendo’s broader strategy.
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Mark is out of the hospital and now the only thing spewing out of his body uncontrollably is Switch 2 Direct opinions. Patrick and Mark finally get together to discuss:
Switch 2 hardware features like GameChat and Game Share.
Nintendo's approach to pricing.
Reactions to games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong: Bananza, and Kirby Air Riders.
Third-parties showing up for Switch 2.
And more.
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Mark is waylaid with a medical emergency, so special guest co-host Conner McCabe joins Patrick to breakdown every minute of the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct. Super Mario Kart, Kirby's Air Riders, Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2 Editions, 40k / 60FPS / HDR, Metroid Prime 4, Elden Ring, The Duskbloods, Game Cube Classics Library, Game Sharing, Game Chat, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Street Fighter 6, Hades II, and like, 50 other games. It's a wild ride marked by price point controversies and unclear upgrade paths!
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Patrick and Mark asked, and you delivered! With the Switch 2 Direct just hours away, the guys dive into listener predictions, reacting to your boldest guesses and weighing in with their own expectations for what Nintendo will reveal. Will the rumors hold true, or are surprises in store? Let’s speculate one last time before the big event!
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Well, folks, that was a weird one! Patrick and Mark break down everything revealed in today’s Switch 1 Nintendo Direct, trying to make sense of it all. From the latest look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to Nintendo’s new Virtual Game Cards system and the debut of Nintendo Today!, the guys dive into all the surprises, oddities, and what it could mean for the future.
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A Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is locked in for next week—but what if Patrick and Mark told you there might be a Switch 1-focused Direct happening first? Rumors are swirling that Nintendo could drop a surprise presentation for the current Switch just days before the big Switch 2 reveal. Does this make sense? What could it mean? The guys break it all down!
Plus, the guys also talk about:
Patrick playing Donkey Kong '94 on the Super Game Boy.
Mark checks out the indie game Urban Myth Dissolution Center.
(Some of) Kirby and the Forgotten Land is added to Nintendo Music.
The ESA reveals the Accessible Games Initiative.
A hidden 60 FPS mode in Xenoblade Chronicles: X.
Lego and Pokemon tease a collaboration.
A new Splatfest in Splatoon 3 for SpringFest 2025.
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In 2023, Patrick declared he was going to buy everything Nintendo released in 2024. Now, Patrick and Mark take stock of the things Nintendo released, what they bought, what they bought twice, and what they bought three times...
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Patrick and Mark get worked up about analog triggers as new regulatory filings indicate a GameCube controller could be in the works for the Switch 2. Could this signal GameCube games coming to Nintendo Switch Online? Do GameCube games even make sense as part of NSO? Plus, a look at the creative team behind last year's NSO Playtest, the opening date for Nintendo San Francisco, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The butt rock of Xenoblade Chronicles X.
The Super Game Boy-exclusive features of Donkey Kong '94.
Star Wars Hunters shutting down.
Niantic officially selling its games, including Pokemon Go and Pikmin Bloom, to Scopely.
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This week, Patrick and Mark conclude their ABC's of Nintendo Console Launches.
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Patrick and Mark throw off their Mario bed sheets, brush their teeth with Mario toothpaste, and dress in their finest blue overalls to celebrate the spoils of MAR10 (Mario) Day, including a new LEGO Mario Kart set, an update for Alarmo, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Getting started with Okami.
Mario Picross and Donkey Kong '94 for the Game Boy arrive on Nintendo Switch Online.
Strategies for Nintendo to keep subscribers happy with NSO.
Improving discoverability on the eShop.
Switch 2 features potentially revealed in regulatory filings.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes offically announced for Switch.
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Patrick and Mark prepare for the Switch 2 by looking back at the systems that came before with Part 1 of the ABCs of Nintendo Console Launches.
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Patrick and Mark use "News." It's super effective! The guys round-up all of the announcements from last week's Pokemon Presents, including the reveal of Pokemon Champions and a release window for Pokemon Legends Z-A.
The guys also talk about:
Patrick's initial impressions of Ninja Five-O.
Mark's experience with Thank Goodness You’re Here.
A new overview trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes (probably) announced for Switch.
Super Soccer being removed from Nintendo Switch Online.
Awards for Kirby and Smash creator Masahiro Sakurai.
Looking back at the Switch's launch on its 8th anniversary.
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Patrick and Mark dive into your questions and comments about last week’s episode on Nintendo’s original IPs. From franchises they overlooked to fresh perspectives on Nintendo’s creative history, it’s a full episode of fan-fueled discussion—plus a few surprises along the way.
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Patrick and Mark—who absolutely always knew Nintendo's rewards program is called "Gold Points" (and not "Gold Coins")—break down the latest updates and clarifications to Nintendo's loyalty programs. Plus, a Pokémon Presents is on the horizon, Pokémon GO developer Niantic shifts focus away from gaming, and more!
The guys also talk about:
Mark takes a break from Pikmin Bloom thanks to its overzealous notifications.
Patrick scratches the Metroid Dread itch.
A pair of retro game releases hit the eShop.
A new Super Mario Wonder Switch OLED bundle lands in North America.
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By listener suggestion, Patrick and Mark take a deep dive into the new worlds and characters Nintendo has introduced with each console generation. From breakout successes to forgotten experiments, they explore the legacy of Nintendo’s original creations and what they mean for the future—especially with the Switch 2 on the horizon.
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Patrick and Mark team up with Garrett Morlang and the Super Gamer Boys podcast for an epic crossover episode! They break down the latest Nintendo news, including rumors of two Final Fantasy remakes in development, share what they’ve been playing, and even tackle 4:33—all with a Super Gamer Boys twist.
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This Valentine's Day, Patrick and Mark play Cupid by casting Nintendo characters in classic Disney love stories. Tune in as they reimagine The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin with a fun, Nintendo twist.
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Patrick is joined by special guest Conner McCabe to try to make sense of all these new Nintendo patent filings, speculate about what "mouse support" could bring to the Switch 2, and bring as many things full-circle as they can.
The guys also talk about:
The Wario Land series
The GBA's weird sound chip
Whether they're going to play Donkey Kong Country Rreturns HD
What the Switch 2 will cost
The runaway success of Super Mario Party Jamboree
The possibility of more HD-2D Dragon Quest Remakes
A release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2
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Patrick and Mark explore the colorful rogues' gallery of Donkey Kong villains, tracing their evolution through the years. Then, after reviewing the contenders, they deliver a definitive ranking to crown the greatest Donkey Kong villain of all time.
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After an unexpected sick day last week, Patrick and Mark are back—fever-free and (mostly) decongested—to catch up on all the latest Nintendo news! This week, they dive into an Animal Crossing Valentine’s Day event exclusive to Japan, trading in Pokemon TCG Pocket, leaked Switch 2 box dimensions, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Metroid Dread's hard mode.
Mark's first thoughts on Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
Donkey Kong's kill screen defeated after 44 years.
Alarmo for rent in Japan.
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Patrick and Mark dive into Phil Spencer’s remarks on Xbox’s plans to support the Switch 2, speculating on what the future could hold. Plus, the challenges indie developers face with follow-ups to breakout hits, Donkey Kong’s charming redesign, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Patrick's Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania impressions.
Extremely OK Games cancels Earthblade.
A Polygon piece on "Angry Kirby" and those infamous eyebrows.
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With the Switch 2 set to launch later this year, Patrick and Mark take a look back at Nintendo’s past hardware transition years. From the highs of smooth successes to the lows of infamous missteps, they reflect on what Nintendo got right—and where things went horribly wrong.
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With the Switch 2 officially unveiled, Patrick and Mark unpack reports that Nintendo is setting its sights on selling up to 20 million units in the console's first year. Can the Switch 2 match the success of its predecessor—or is that an impossible bar to clear? Plus, Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on his time developing the Wii, a (tiny) update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Entering the Switch 2 preview ticket lottery.
Mark's progress in Shovel Knight and Patrick's thoughts on returning to Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows.
Patrick plays Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the first time.
The Super Mario Kart soundtrack arrives on Nintendo Music.
Nintendo warns Wii U players of unauthorized online services.
Hideki Kamiya's choice words for Switch 2 leakers.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is revealed! Patrick and Mark convene an emergency meeting of the Nintendo Cartridge Society to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 First-Look trailer.
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD by ranking their top 10 favorite Nintendo revivals. From long-dormant franchises to unexpected character comebacks, they debate which moments will make the cut and what makes a revival truly unforgettable.
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The internet is running hot with rumors that the Switch 2 will be revealed this week, and Patrick and Mark discuss what they expect when Nintendo finally pulls back the curtain. Plus, Nintendo's original plans for classic games on Switch, an update on Alarmo availability, and more.
The guys also talk about:
How great Shovel Knight is.
Mario Kart Tour tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Nintendo Music adds the soundtrack to The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
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It's a post-holiday news round-up! Patrick and Mark catch-up on the recent Switch 2 leaks, and debate if Nintendo has hardware secrets that have yet to be revealed. Plus, a new report sheds light on what Retro Studios was working on for the decade after Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, AGDQ 2025, and more.
The guys also talk about:
What they played over the holidays, including Shovel Knight, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Let's Dance, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and more.
Mark seeing (and hating) the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie.
The Nintendo games currently announced for 2025.
Nintendo Switch outselling the Playstation 2 in the United States.
What happened to Punch-Out!! and the future of the franchise.
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Patrick and Mark reflect on an eventful—and weird—2024 for Nintendo, sharing their top "Wow" moments and biggest "Whiffs." From standout game releases to surprising announcements (and a few letdowns along the way), they break down the year's highlights and low points.
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Patrick and Mark conclude their holiday celebration by wrapping up their Nintendo-themed rewrite of "The 12 Days of Christmas." In this episode, they unveil the gifts for days 7 through 12, completing the festive countdown. If you missed Part 1, be sure to check it out for days 1 through 6!
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Patrick and Mark get into the holiday spirit by reimagining the classic carol "The 12 Days of Christmas"—Nintendo-style! In this festive episode, they reveal the gifts for days 1 through 6. Don’t miss next week’s Part 2, where they’ll complete the list with days 7 through 12.
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Patrick and Mark discuss some Nintendo-adjacent (and non-Nintendo-adjacent) game reveals from last week's The Game Awards. Plus, Pokemon and Aardman team up for...something, Nintendo takes complete ownership of Monolith Soft, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris (NES) and Tetris DX on Nintendo Switch Online.
The Nintendo Music app adds the soundtrack to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Did an accessory maker include an accurate mockup of a Switch 2 in their promo video?
The (likely) final Tetris 99 Maximus Cup of 2024.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe themes get added to Alarmo.
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Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the fifth annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Best Map, Best Goomba, and more.
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It's rumor time! Patrick and Mark discuss rumors of Kirby: Planet Robobot being ported to Switch and the latest Switch 2 leaks. Plus, insights into the development of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, an update on Alarmo, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The Tetris (NES) themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup.
Donkey Kong Land 2.
Splatoon 2 and Wave Race 64 on the Nintendo Music app.
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Patrick and Mark delve into the branching paths of the Zelda Timeline to definitively determine once and for all which is the best.
Where does Echoes of Wisdom fit in the timeline? Do any branches do justice to the themes established in Ocarina of Time? Can you consider Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom part of any one branch? And what exactly do the guys even mean by "best?"
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Patrick and Mark discuss the latest Nintendo news of the week including... Sony (and Microsoft) entering the handheld gaming space? Plus, Echoes of Wisdom gets an official place in the Zelda series timeline, a new Metroid Prime series retrospective is announced, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The state of third party and indie game releases for Switch in 2024.
Donkey Kong Land and Donkey Kong Land 2 arriving on Nintendo Switch Online.
The Nintendo eShop ending service in China in 2026.
Disappointing sales of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.
Square Enix's concern about keeping the HD-2D games fresh.
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Patrick and Mark sharpen their pencils and dive into the history of the Nintendo Switch, assigning letter grades to each year since its 2017 debut. Find out which years earned an "A," which ones barely passed, and see if your favorite moments made the grade.
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nintendo's unique toys-to-life initiative by sharing their favorite amiibo (Wows) and their biggest disappointments (Whiffs).
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For Your Consideration: Patrick and Mark review The Game Awards nominations and how Nintendo's weird year fits into the larger industry picture. Plus, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet break records in Japan, Donkey Kong Country turns 30, and more.
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The personality quiz at the beginning of Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake.
A surprise digital release of Life is Strange: Double Exposure and how game marketing has evolved.
Microsoft's Phil Spencer declaring no Xbox games are off-limits for PlayStation and Nintendo.
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To commemorate the release of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Patrick and Mark host a BYOB (Build Your Own Brothership) party and discuss other Nintendo pairs—classic and otherwise—that they'd like to see in a game together.
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Patrick and Mark slather their hot dogs in avocado sauce as they discuss all of the details of the Donkey Kong Country expansion at Universal Studios Japan. Plus, Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible, the latest Switch sales numbers, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The similarities between the opening of the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Just who is the target audience for LEGO Horizon Adventures on Switch.
How various franchises are selling better on Switch compared to the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS — and why it's kind of a strange comparison to make.
Sega Genesis Classics being delisted from online stores in December.
A Mario & Luigi: Brothership event in Super Mario Run.
Nintendo Music library updates.
Which of the Batman Arkham Trilogy games they'd want to buy separately.
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Patrick and Mark talk about their Nintendo "comfort foods"—those familiar Nintendo games, moments, and experiences they turn to whenever they’re in need of a pick-me-up.
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Patrick and Mark discuss last week's two surprise Nintendo announcements— a Nintendo Music streaming app for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers and a port of Xenoblade Chronicles X for Switch. Plus, the online game of rumor telephone that led up to the announcements, the texture of a Goomba, and more.
The guys also talk about:
How Ecco the Dolphin is like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the NES.
The reviews for Mario & Luigi: Brothership hit.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe toys return to McDonalds Happy Meals.
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Submitted for the approval of the Nintendo Cartridge Society... Patrick and Mark share stories of spooky moments from Nintendo games.
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Patrick is joined by special guest cohost Michael C. Hearn to catch up on The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, get excited for Castlevania DLC coming to Vampire Survivor, and share Miyamoto's praises for Banjo-Kazooie.
The guys also talk about:
Leatherhead's chainsaw in Fortnight
Tim Walz playing Crazy Taxi
Leaks and rumors about the Switch successor being announced this week
Animal Crossing Pocket Camp losing it's mobile monetization methods
Masahiro Sakurai's final On Creating Games video being one big "The Prestige" moment
...and what game could Sakurai have been working on for the last two years?
The Yooka-Laylee remaking having the aichingly awful name "Yooka-Replaylee"
Their hopes for Metal Slug Tactics
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This week, Patrick and Mark are diving into a mash-up you didn't know you needed. With the release of Super Mario Party Jamboree, the guys have got board games on the brain and are deciding which Nintendo characters embody which classic games.
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Patrick and Mark dive into the potential future of Nintendo Switch Online as leaks swirl around the invite-only Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program. Plus, the development team behind Mario & Luigi: Brothership is revealed, digging into canceled projects at Bandai Namco, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Patrick's continued experience with The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom and Alarmo, plus first impressions of Super Mario Party Jamboree.
Banjo-Tooie on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack and if anyone really cares about Banjo-Kazooie anymore.
Castlevania DLC comes to Vampire Survivors.
The opening date of Epic Universe and Super Nintendo Land at Universal Studios Florida.
Masahiro Sakurai says goodbye to his YouTube channel with one final episode.
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Inspired by the recent announcement of Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, Patrick and Mark explore the other toys and gadgets Nintendo has released over the past decade — from amiibo to Mario Kart Live, and everything in between.
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What a week! What an alarm clock! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the Nintendo news from the week, including the reveal of Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo. Plus, Game Freak got hacked, a Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Patrick's experience playing Pokemon Blue as part of his COVID recovery.
Mark's thoughts on Jason Schreier's new book, "Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment."
The buzz around Super Mario Party Jamboree.
Nintendo's official Joy-Con charging solution releasing this week.
Christmas at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Masahiro Sakurai on Satoru Iwata.
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To celebrate 8 years of Nintendo Cartridge Society, Patrick and Mark compile a list of the 8 biggest news stories to rock the gaming industry during the lifetime of the show.
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Patrick and Mark discuss the Nintendo news of the week, including tantalizing descriptions of hardware prototypes on display at the Nintendo Museum and if any unused features from the past could make its way to the Switch 2. Plus, Pikmin x San Diego Zoo, the return of Professor Layton, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Mark's initial impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Trying to play Castlevania Dominus Collection with the Switch docked.
8-player Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.
Monolith Soft's 25th anniversary and the company's in-house game engine.
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With F-Zero in the news this week thanks to an update for F-Zero 99 and some new releases on Nintendo Switch Online, Patrick and Mark educate themselves on the series and its vast cast of characters.
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Patrick is joined by special guest Conner McCabe to discuss the all the enticing little news nuggets surrounding the opening of the Nintendo Museum, including how Miyamoto hopes people view Nintendo, and the fact that they have Virtual Boy games running on Switch. Plus, early impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Broken Age and point and click adventure games
The 3DS being "old school"
Another new Picrosss game coming out
The out-of-controll Switch 2 rumor mill
Keanu Reeves' voice coming to Sonic x Shadow Generations
A mysterious new filing with the FCC
TMNT Shredder's Revenge DLC actually coming out (for real this time)
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In celebration of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Patrick and Mark take a journey back through the entire Zelda series to explore how magic has shaped each adventure and ultimately decide which game wields it the best (for now).
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Patrick is joined by special guest host Jeremy Schmidt (Video Games: A Comedy Show) to give their expert legal opinions on Nintendo's case against the developer of Palworld. Is the lawsuit a righteous defense against an IP thief or a crass show of power from a titan in the industry? And more imporantly: is it possible to even imply morality when it comes to the actions of corporations?
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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection
Pizza Tower
The best and worst of the Battletoads and Double Dragon series
The impending release of a brand new Zelda game
Astro Bot being both museum and graveyard
Leaked images of Switch 2 probably being real
The possibility of Nintendo adding mouse support to SNES Switch Online
TMNT Shredder's Revenge not actually being available yet (like the trailer promised!)
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Patrick and Mark do a lot of looking, asking, and thinking as they explore all aspects of the recently released Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club. First, a spoiler-free discussion on their overall impressions of the experience, followed by a spoiler-filled deep dive into the story and themes of this surprising Nintendo game.
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Patrick and Mark break out the glow sticks and head to the desert for a show as the results of Splatoon 3's final Splatfest are revealed. Plus, what the PS5 Pro can (and can't) tell us about the Switch 2, the gaming industry's rotten year drags on, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Patrick importing the Famicom NSO controllers from Japan.
Patience paying off as Patrick finally receives his Pearl & Marina Side Order amiibo from Best Buy.
Nintendo reveals holiday Switch bundles for Australia/New Zealand and North America.
Konami provides a small update on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2.
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This week, Patrick and Mark deliver their final grades for Nintendo's biggest franchises on the Switch. Tune in to find out which series made the Honor Roll.
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Patrick and Mark dive into the latest Nintendo news of the week, including how WayForward got connected with Nintendo to develop the Advance Wars remake. Plus, the guys veer into PlayStation territory as they discuss the release of Astro Bot, the cancellation of Concord, and the PS5 Pro.
The guys also talk about:
Their continued experiences with Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club.
Mark getting into Splatoon 3's most recent Big Run event.
The latest Switch 2 rumors.
More details about Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
The North American Super Mario Party Jamboree pre-order bonuses.
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Patrick and Mark break out the red pens to grade Nintendo's biggest franchises on the Switch. How well have your favorite series been represented on the platform? Tune in to find out!
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With less than a month to go before its release, Nintendo continues to reveal new details about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, including a new Swordfighter form. Plus, Patrick and Mark's early impressions of Emio - the Smiling Man, developer NDCube rebrands as Nintendo Cube, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Patrick trying out Advanced Wars: 1+2 Reboot Camp.
Additional details on Echoes of Wisdom, including its Hero Mode.
Miyamoto's "strong feelings" for Star Fox.
Nintendo of Europe's new president.
After being delayed from April, Level 5's Vision 2024 showcase has a new date.
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Patrick and Mark dive deep into all the news and announcements from today's back-to-back Indie World and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase presentations.
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Ahead of this morning's Indie World and Partner Showcase presentations, Patrick and Mark clear the decks by discussing the Nintendo news from the past week. The guys discuss Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp shutting down, Amazon promising to support the Switch 2, and more.
Stay tuned for another episode later tonight, where they'll break down all the announcements from today's presentations!
The guys also talk about:
Clu Clu Land, in fact, being on Nintendo Switch Online.
A listener's take on the Nintendo Museum.
Patrick dips into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.
Mark's early impressions of Splatoon 3 Side Order.
Some cancelled Crash Bandicoot projects.
Nintendo at PAX West and what it might mean for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom previews.
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Patrick and Mark take stock of the Nintendo Switch Online classic game libraries, taking a close look at the first-party titles that are still missing in action. Which games deserve a spot, what does their absence mean, and how likely are we to see them added in the future?
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Nintendo has given us our first look at the Nintendo Museum opening in Kyoto, and Patrick and Mark can't wait to press their noses against the glass of the Virtual Boy exhibit. Plus, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket threatens to turn us all into collectors, new Switch 2 tidbits, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Impa's family tree in the Zelda games.
Does the fact that the next two Pokemon World Championships are in California mean that the next Pokemon region will be based on the Golden State?
Amiibo support in the Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is delayed.
Nintendo of Europe ups the ante with "Mega Game Trials."
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In response to a listener's suggestion, Patrick and Mark revisit the January 2017 Nintendo Switch reveal presentation and dive deep into the original features Nintendo highlighted to determine which ones have truly stood the test of time.
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A new Virtual Boy emulator for the Apple Vision Pro leads Patrick and Mark to wonder if there's any future for Nintendo's 3D games in their original forms. Plus, new characters revealed for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Patrick's early impressions of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Capcom looking to bring more of their classic arcade fighting games to modern hardware.
Updates for the Doom + Doom II collection, and Bethesda's treatment of the classic Doom games.
A November release date for Stray.
The latest Splatfest results.
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Patrick and Mark hitch a ride with a Goron as Nintendo reveals all new details about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, including an all-new ability. Plus, Nintendo's sales slow down, recruiting heats up ahead of new hardware, and more.
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The slow death of Mark's original Nintendo 3DS XL.
A new Tetris 99 Maximus Cup celebrating Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC.
Everybody 1-2 Switch (briefly) topping the Australian video game sales chart.
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Prompted by a listener email, Patrick and Mark delve into Nintendo's recent habit of collaborating with third-party developers to remake classic games, and then following them up with new entries in the series. They also look at other examples from Nintendo's past, recent remakes that could potentially lead to sequels, and share other Nintendo franchises that are primed for the remake-to-sequel treatment.
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As the Pokemon Company marks another year as one of the highest grossing licensing companies in the world, Patrick and Mark grapple with the age old question: what is a licensing company and how do they record their revenue? Plus, the creative director of the Mario + Rabbids series leaves Ubisoft, Pokemon returns to China, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Spending more time with Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Capcom explains why Monster Hunter Wilds isn't on Switch, and the future of Monster Hunter on Nintendo consoles.
The end of the Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games series.
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Patrick and Mark conclude their look back at the Nintendo Entertainment System with Part 2 of the ABC's of NES.
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Patrick and Mark are shocked/excited that Nintendo's mysterious tease of Emio — The Smiling Man turns out to be a new Famicom Detective Club game! Plus, Hot NES Summer continues with first impressions of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, new amiibo are announced, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Patrick finishing Luigi's Mansion 2 HD.
Patrick and Mark both redownloading Fire Emblem Heroes to their phones.
The Densetsu no Starfy games on Nintendo Switch Online.
How a new official Joy-Con charging accessory could be connected to the Switch 2.
Splatoon 3's "The Grand Festival" finale event revealed.
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It's Hot NES Summer! Patrick and Mark celebrate the release of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition with Part 1 of the ABC's of NES.
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Enjoy this special preview of the Patreon-exclusive series "NCS Arcade," wherein Patrick and Mark discuss games available on Nintendo Switch Online that they've never beaten before. In this episode, the guys talk about The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
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With Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition coming soon, Patrick and Mark take the initiative to "fix" some (potentially already perfect) classic NES games.
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Patrick and Mark had almost zero hype for Lugi's Mansion 2 HD when it released, but now that they've actually dug into it, they have a lot to say. Plus, a major update for F-Zero 99, Nintendo surprises with a cache of NES games, and more.
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They also talk about:
Patrick discovers "Indy Borgnine" in Picross S: Namco Legendary Edition.
Speculation about what Popeye entering the public domain in 2025 means for Nintendo's "lost" NES game.
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III and the history of Bubble Bobble sequels.
Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials and what Nintendo can do to improve the visibility of NSO offerings.
The end of Wii U repairs in Japan.
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To celebrate the release of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Patrick and Mark cast Nintendo characters in the classic ghost movies "Ghost," "Beetlejuice," and "Ghostbusters."
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Patrick and Mark discuss the news out of Nintendo's 84th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, including comments about Nintendo's use of AI and preventing scalping of the Switch successor. Plus, early impressions of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, Summer Games Done Quick 2024, and more.
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They also talk about:
A debug of a debug on sharing screenshots from a Switch console.
How to correctly pronounce the villain of Earthbound.
Tetris 99 crossing over with F-Zero 99, and the lack of modern sitcom crossovers.
A release date for Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.
A new Luigi's Mansion 2 HD-themed event in Super Mario Run.
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Inspired by the announcement that Princess Zelda will be starring in the next Legend of Zelda game, Patrick and Mark pitch other Nintendo characters who are ready to take up the mantle of series protagonist.
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Patrick and Mark roundup all of the news and speculation following last week's Nintendo Direct, including discussion on why Nintendo keeps its development partners under wraps, the lack of pre-orders available in the USA, and more.
They also talk about:
Earthbound's target audience.
Their excitement levels for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD.
Splatoon 3 + Expansion Pass getting a physical release in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
The how and why of the original Monster Hunter Stories being ported to Switch.
An F-Zero 99-themed Tetris 99 Maximus Cup.
Splatoon 3's latest Splatfest.
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Patrick and Mark discuss all of the announcements and surprises from the June 2024 Nintendo Direct.
Including:
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
Nintendo Switch Sports - Basketball
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Disney Illusion Island: Mystery in Monoth
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
The New Denpa Men
Nintendo Switch Online
The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Four Swords
Metroid Zero Mission
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
Perfect Dark
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Super Mario Party Jamboree
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
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Patrick and Mark talk about all of the news updates that aren't today's Nintendo Direct, including last week's Yacht Club Games Presents, the end of X/Twitter support on the Switch, and more.
They also talk about:
Patrick beating Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Using canon character names in RPGs.
Picross S: Namco Legendary Edition.
Speculation on Nintendo's plans for cross-generation game support.
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Patrick and Mark slowly lose their minds as they definitively rank all 96 tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe plus the Booster Course Pass DLC.
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Patrick is joined by returning special guest host Hannah Pfarr to break down all the non-Nintendo Direct news from a week that sorta kind felt like it could have had a Nintendo Direct in it.
They also talk about:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Hannah's first time playing Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster
Balatro
TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection
Fading Afternoon
Roxy Raccoon's Pinball Panic
The Game Boy Mega Man Games
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind
Lego Horizon Adventures
Perfect Dark
The Announcement of Yacht Club Games' 2024 Showcase
Street Fighter 6 - the second fighter pack including Terry and Mai from Fatal Fury
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When Nintendo announced that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe would be getting 48 new tracks with the Booster Course Pass DLC, Patrick and Mark knew they would eventually need to update their definitive ranking of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe courses from 2022. Today, that reckoning begins. Join Patrick and Mark as they discuss each new Booster Course Pass track and sort them into tiers.
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Patrick is joined by special guest host Jeremy Schmidt (Video Games: A Comedy Show) to discuss the reveal of a new Zelda Lego set, last week's PlayStation State of Play, and everything else they (might) expect from the Summer Games Fest season.
The guys also talk about:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Picross S: Namco Legendary Edition
Homelander coming to Mortal Kombat 1
Digital and physical pinball games
Until Dawn and the Dark Pictures Anthology
Silent Hill 2 being too scary
Astro Bot
Metal Slug Tactics
Visions of Mana may be coming to Switch 2
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guests Matt Acevedo and Emily Rose Jacobson to predict everything that's going to be announced at the next Nintendo Direct. Standard million-dollar bet applies, of course.
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Patrick and Mark dive into some long-awaited news about the Dragon Quest III remake...if that's even what it is anymore. Plus, early impressions of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, a new Nintendo store announced for San Francisco, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Patrick's amiibo buying spree and the future of amiibo.
Nintendo Live Australia announced.
Switch becoming the bestselling Nintendo hardware in Japan.
Splatoon 3 Sizzle Season 2024
A Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door event in Super Mario Run.
Speculation on the future of Nintendo's mobile game efforts.
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With the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch, Patrick and Mark look back at the other first party releases from the Nintendo GameCube to discuss their legacies and possibilities.
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Patrick and Mark bundle up with scarves and mittens as they discuss Nintendo's latest acquisition: Shiver Entertainment. Plus, Nintendo's new trend of Thursday game releases, Super Mario Land comes to Switch, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Super Mario Land, Alleyway, and Baseball for the Game Boy releasing on Nintendo Switch Online.
More details on the Switch port of Monster Hunter Stories 1.
Masahiro Sakurai on a development choice for Kirby Air Ride.
Zelda movie talk.
Splatoon 3 Splatfest results.
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Patrick and Mark commemorate the first anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by definitively ranking every game in the Zelda series, including the handheld entries for the very first time. It's an exciting episode filled with nostalgia, debates, and, of course, all things Zelda!
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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: Luminous
Mark's first impressions of Animal Well
The Endless Ocean: Luminous Tetris 99 Maximus Cup
Atlus delisting Shin Megami Tensei V ahead of Vengeance
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Patrick and Mark dig into the origins of classic Nintendo franchises to explore how the inaugural games epitomize the series as a whole.
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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 Universe
Circana's best-selling Switch games in March 2024
Hades II in Early Access
Rumors of a Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack for Japan
The next Splatoon 3 Splatfest
And the 40th Tetris Maximus Cup themed to Endless Ocean
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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.
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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 Jam
Bioshock
Iggy's Reckin' Balls
Extreme-G
Endless Ocean Luminous
Braid
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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.
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This episode is on time, but the news is all about delays! Patrick and Mark discuss delays to the Donkey Kong Country expansion to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, a Level-5 presentation, and more. Plus, Patrick finished Princess Peach: Showtime!, so the guys really go to town discussing their experiences with the game.
The guys also talk about:
ANTONBLAST demo
Europa demo
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
Braid: Anniversary Edition
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings game
Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark recap all of the announcements from yesterday's Indie World Showcase, and wonder what it even means for a game to be considered "indie."
Games discussed include:
Little Kitty, Big City
Yars Rising
Refind Self: The Personality Test Game
Sticky Business
ANTONBLAST
Valley Peaks
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Europa
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
Cat Quest III
stitch.
Another Crab’s Treasure
SteamWorld Heist II
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Patrick and Mark speculate on what Nintendo bowing out of Gamescom this August might mean. Plus, Nintendo continues their legal manuevers against Switch emulators, major updates for Pokemon GO, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Nintendo at GDC — Tunes of the Kingdom: Evolving Physics and Sounds for Tears of the Kingdom (https://gdcvault.com/play/1034667/Tunes-of-the-Kingdom-Evolving)
SM64's Invisible Walls Explained (https://youtu.be/YsXCVsDFiXA?si=zbH7kowXmVbVvsuN)
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Nav-Com to celebrate 747 episodes by discussing their favorite Nintendo secrets.
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Nintendo ends online play support for Wii U and 3DS, and Patrick and Mark pay their respects with a 21 Splattershot salute. Plus, a new trailer for Endless Ocean: Luminous, speculation about whether Visions of Mana makes it to the next Nintendo hardware, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99 Maximus Cup
Princess Peach: Showtime!
Pentiment
Ubisoft Forward
Splatoon 3 Springfest
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Patrick and Mark definitively rank the transformations in Princess Peach: Showtime!
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Please return to your seats, Patrick and Mark are sharing their impressions of Princess Peach: Showtime! Plus, changes at Nintendo of America's testing department, Team 0% beats every level in Super Mario Maker, and more.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
F-Zero 99
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Super Mario Run
Tetris 99
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It's a crossover episode for the ages: Patrick and Mark join Jeremy Schmidt on "Video Games: A Comedy Show" with special guests Conner McCabe, Adrian Holmes, and Greg Smith. The gang embarks on a mission to introduce an alien species to the entire Nintendo games catalog. However, something goes terribly wrong.
Content warning: adult language.
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Inspired by Princess Peach: Showtime!, Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Ryan Mogge to figure out which Nintendo characters would belong in classic high school cliques.
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The name of the game this week is "updates," as Patrick and Mark discuss new content coming to Prince of Persia, a new co-op mode coming to Sea of Stars, and more.
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Disney Illusion Island
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
Summer Games Fest 2024
Monster Hunter Stories
Super Mario Run
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With Pentiment and Grounded arriving on Switch, Patrick and Mark discuss other Xbox games they'd like to see on Nintendo hardware.
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Patrick and Mark run down all of the announcements out of MAR10 Day, including a sequel to the Super Mario Bros. Movie, release dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Princess Peach Showtime Demo
Disney Illusion Island
Pentiment
LEGO x Mario Kart
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Patrick and Mark bring Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month to its epic conclusion by pitting the franchises against each other in the ultimate battle of Nintendo titans.
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Patrick and Mark mind their Pokemon P's and Q's when discussing the announcement of Pokemon Legends Z-A. Plus, a major Nintendo Switch emulator shuts down, a teaser for Mar10 Day, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Part Time UFO
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket
Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator
Splatoon 3
Super Mario LEGO
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month continues, and this week Patrick and Mark are talking about the big banana — the recently released Mario vs. Donkey Kong game for Nintendo Switch.
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Patrick and Mark finally feel peace as the Nintendo 3DS fulfills its potential as a home for Virtual Boy games, thanks to Red Viper, a new emulator. Plus, the latest Switch 2 rumors, a debate over how to refer to Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Pocket Card Jockey Ride On
Part Time UFO
Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster
Ninja Five-0
Guitar Life Lesson 1
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Patrick and Mark interrupt their regularly scheduled Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month to discuss all of the news out of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
The guys talk about:
Grounded
Ender Magnolia Bloom in the Mist
Arranger A Role-Puzzling Adventure
Unicorn Overlord
Monster Hunter Stories HD
Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed
Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance
Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection
South Park Snow Day
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream
Gundam Breaker 4
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
World of Goo 2
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Another Crab's Treasure
Penny's Big Breakaway
Suika Game Multi-player Mode Expansion Pack
Pepper Grinder
Pocket Card Jockey Ride On
Pentiment
Nintendo Switch Online
Snake Rattle 'N' Roll
RC PRO-AM
Battletoads in Battlemaniacs
Killer Instinct
Blast Corps
Endless Ocean Luminous
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At the beginning of 2023, Patrick predicted that Nintendo wouldn't release new hardware until 2025...and he may be right? With new rumors pointing to the release of the Switch 2 early next year, plus Microsoft releasing games multiplatform, and Sony anticipating a soft year, Patrick and Mark spend the week trying to make sense of the video game landscape in 2024.
The guys also talk about:
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Splatoon 3 Side Order
Princess Peach Showtime
Pokemon Concierge
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It's week 3 of Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month, and as the remake of the series' first game is set to release on Switch, Patrick and Mark pitch other "Nintendo vs." games they'd like to see.
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Disney is teaming up with Epic Games, and it's only going to cost them $1.5 billion worth of V-Bucks. Plus, Patrick and Mark discuss the most recent Switch 2 rumors, Nintendo's latest sales updates, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Final Fantasy VII Remake: INTERmission
Another Code: Recollection
Jet Force Gemini
Super Mario RPG
Super Mario Bros Wonder
Super Mario Maker 2
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month continues as Patrick and Mark compare tentpole games from each franchise across the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, and Nintendo Switch.
The guys talk about:
Super Mario World vs. Donkey Kong Country
Super Mario 64 vs. Donkey Kong 64
Super Mario Wonder vs. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
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It's been almost 1 year since the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, and Patrick and Mark wonder just how many clazones are appropriate to bring to an anniversary party. Plus, how an Xbox "business update event" could fit with the rumored February Nintendo Direct, the end of Tokyo RPG Factory, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Another Code: Recollection
Infinite Craft
Dr. Mario 64
Jet Force Gemini
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Demo
Pikmin Bloom
HarmoKnight
Sonic x Shadow Generations
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark kick off Mario vs. Donkey Kong Month with an overview of the series and how it fits into Nintendo history.
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Square-Enix has a new strategy and Patrick and Mark wonder what it means for the viability of the venerable company. Plus, a new Nintendo Switch 2 rumor, an end date for Wii U and 3DS online play, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Another Code Recollection
Princess Peach Showtime
Splatoon 3 Side Order
Nintendo Live concerts
Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain
Zelda theme park rumors
Koji Kondo inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame
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Inspired by the recent release of Another Code: Recollection, Patrick and Mark discuss other Nintendo games that deserve a second chance on modern hardware.
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Patrick and Mark pay a visit to the Kokiri Forest to discuss rumors of a LEGO Zelda set coming later this year. Plus, impressions of Another Code: Recollection, games rumored for the Switch successor, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Shovel Knight: King of Cards - Joustus
Pokemon Scarlet
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Palworld
Persona 3 Reload
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark conclude their look back at Nintendo's first dual-screen handheld with Part 2 of the ABC's of the Nintendo DS.
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Recent reports say Nintendo is on the hunt for new development partners, and Patrick and Mark consider what it could mean for the next Nintendo hardware. Plus, Golden Sun on NSO, Awesome Games Done Quick, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Amiibo
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark celebrate Nintendo's first dual-screen handheld with Part 1 of the ABC's of the Nintendo DS.
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Patrick and Mark discuss the latest rumors of Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch and what that could mean for Microsoft's strategy going forwarwd. Plus, an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto has the guys thinking about the next generation of Nintendo leaders, an update for Super Mario Run, and more.
Read The Guardian's interview with Miyamoto: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/dec/30/nintendo-shigeru-miyamoto-interview-mario-zelda-switch-pikmin-splatoon
The guys also talk about:
Pikmin
Pikmin Bloom
Pokemon TV
Tetris
Splatoon 3
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Science is all well and good, but for 2024, Patrick and Mark are returning to the old ways as they peer into the murky waters of Nintendo's future and make predictions on what the year has in store for the House of Mario.
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After employing the scientific method last year to make hypotheses on Nintendo's 2023, Patrick and Mark are back in their lab coats to review their results and see if the year unfolded as they predicted.
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Patrick and Mark head to the Mushroom Kingdom to categorize the mainline Mario 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 help but join in with a chant of "Mario! Mario! Mario!".
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Patrick and Mark channel the Triforce of Wisdom as they categorize each mainline Zelda game 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 Hyrule.
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Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the fourth annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Best Zelda/Link Pairing, Best Dog in a Nintendo Game, and more.
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Patrick and Mark imagine the ramifications of Wapeach being unleashed on the world as development art for the characters makes its way online. Plus, Xbox's plans for Game Pass, Decapolice delayed to 2024 (or beyond?), and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Pikmin 4
Super Mario RPG
Mario Tennis
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Professor Layton and the World of Steam
Mother 3
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Patrick and Mark defintiively rank the 24 Badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
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Nintendo has announced Jet Force Gemini is coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Will the terrible box art keep Patrick and Mark away from the game forever? Plus, a logjam of Tetris 99 Maximus Cups to close out the year, Chill Season 2023 kicks off in Splatoon 3, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Super Mario RPG
Pikmin 4
Bayonetta
Knights of the Old Republic II
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Patrick and Mark invite their 16 new Animal Crossing friends over for Thanksgiving...and assign them a numerical value based on how much they enjoy their company.
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time by definitively ranking the ocarina songs in the game.
Thanks to listener Jason for suggesting this topic!
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Nintendo announced that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is in development, and Patrick and Mark don't know how to feel! Plus, checking in on Nintendo's business strategy...which also contains a lot of discussion of the Legend of Zelda movie.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Final Fantasy VII
Super Mario Bros Wonder
Splatoon 3
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With the release of Booster Course Pass Wave 6 and the DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe coming to a close, Patrick and Mark take the opportunity to look back at all of the first party games with DLC on the Nintendo Switch.
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Patrick and Mark race into this week's Nintendo news including the release of Booster Course Pass Wave 6 for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Plus, Patrick's impressions of WarioWare: Move It!, interesting additions to Nintendo Switch Online, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Final Fantasy VII
Super Mario Bros Wonder
Devil World
The Mysterious Murasame Castle
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk DLC
Tetris 99 Maximus Cup
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When a zombie outbreak interrupts their regularly scheduled news episode, Patrick and Mark and special guest Mikey McCollor draft teams of Nintendo characters to help them survive the world of the living dead. BEWARE: this is a scarier and more violent episode of the show than usual.
We're taking Thursday off this week. See you next Tuesday!
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Patrick and Mark equip the "Deep Dive into a Game" badge to discuss anything and everything about Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
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It's a "Wowie Zowie" kind of week as Patrick and Mark discuss the "Ask a Developer" series for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Plus, the voice cast of the new game confirmed, an interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, and more.
The guys also talk about:
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1
Disney Dreamlight Valley Cozy Edition
F-Zero 99
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In celebration of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the Mario designs.
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The Analogue 3D is coming next year to provide a 4K Nintendo 64 experience, and Patrick and Mark wonder what that might mean for the future of retro console revivals. Plus, the new voice actor for Mario revealed, a mysterious Nintendo patent, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Disney Speedstorm
Sea of Stars
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Princess Peach: Showtime!
Pokemon Go
Call of Duty
Splatoon 3
Wii U
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It's an episode fit for a prince! With Prince Florian of the Flower Kingdom set to become the next great Nintendo royal in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Patrick and Mark take the opportunity to discuss their favorite Nintendo royalty before assigning them some historical honorifics.
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Patrick and Mark consider what will be lost when the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS lose online functionality early next April. Plus, a teaser for LEGO Animal Crossing, the next generation of Nintendo developers putting their stamp on Mario, and more.
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Disney Speedstorm
Sea of Stars
Batman Arkham Trilogy
Super Mario Bros Wonder
Star Wars Heritage Pack
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With the recent release of Mortal Kombat 1, Patrick and Mark attempt to educate themselves on the crazy cast of Mortal Kombat fighters.
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Nintendo is set to release physical versions of the DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Pokemon (kind of), and Patrick and Mark wonder what that means for Nintendo's holiday strategy and the legacy of those games. Plus, Patrick's first impressions of Disney Speedstorm, new tracks for F-Zero 99, and more.
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Sea of Stars
Tetris 99
Super Mario Bros. Wonder multiplayer
Pikmin 4
Bowser's Fury
Dementium: The Ward
Nintendo DS
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guests Drew Mackie and Conner McCabe to commemorate 700 episodes by definitively ranking the show's favorite hobbyhorses.
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Famed creator and noted online grump Hideki Kamiya is leaving PlatinumGames, and Patrick and Mark wonder what that means for the future of the studio, Plus, internal Microsoft emails talk Nintendo, a marketing survey for Princess Peach: Showtime!, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Vampire Survivors multiplayer
Sea of Stars
Mortal Kombat 1
Tetris 99
Pikmin 1+2
Red Dead Redemption 2
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't getting any DLC, but this week, Patrick and Mark dare to suppose...what if it did?
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It's a regular Retro Game Round-up, as Patrick and Mark corral this week's Nintendo news including the latest on updates for F-Zero 99, Dragon Quest III HD-2D, Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Sea of Stars
A Boy and His Blob: Retro Collection
Picross S+
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It's showtime! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the news out of the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.
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Nintendo pumps the brakes on Mario Kart Tour just as Patrick and Mark rev their engines to new Nintendo hardware rumors. Plus, no DLC for Tears of the Kingdom, an exciting Tetris 99 ticket update, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Sea of Stars
Joy Mech Fight
Charles Martinet and Shigeru Miyamoto's Mario video
New Switch bundles
Gotham Knights
E3
Mortal Kombat 1
Splatoon 3
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To commemorate Splatoon 3's first anniversary, Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Drew Mackie to discuss their favorite Nintendo hosts.
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Patrick and Mark discuss all of the additional updates and revelations about Super Mario Bros. Wonder after last week's Direct. Plus, early impressions of Sea of Stars, the latest hardware rumors, and more.
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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge - Dimension Shellshock DLC
Tetris 99
Pikmin Find
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Patrick and Mark wake up early to discuss everything they learned in this morning's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct.
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Patrick and Mark say goodbye to the Wii as the Nintendo Switch outsells it in the USA. Plus, Mark considers swapping Chrono Cross for a newer model in Sea of Stars, Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster announced for Switch, and more.
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Tetris 99
Vampire Survior
Analogue Pocket
The Legend of Zelda Minish Cap
The Making of Karateka
Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Pokemon
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1
Xenoblade
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With the recent release of Red Dead Redemption, Patrick and Mark discuss other Playstation 3/Xbox 360 games they'd like to see come to Nintendo Switch.
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Patrick is joined by special guest cohost Michael C. Hearn to talk about their complicated feelings about the most recognizable voice in gaming moving on to the role of "Mario Ambassador" (whatever that means - it's the coolest title imaginable). Plus, Shuntaro Furukawa teases Nintendo's future, a new character is annoucned for TMNT Shredder's Revenge, and more.
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Pikmin 4
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Bomb Rush Cyber Funk
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Sea of Stars
Splatoon 3 Drizzle Season
Batman Arkaham Trilogy
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With the Super Smash Bros. series roster already packed to the gills, Patrick and Mark decide the only way to move forward is by starting all over and building a brand new roster of characters who have never appeared in the series.
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It's a Pokemon-packed episode as Patrick and Mark recap the news from last week's Pokemon Presents, theorize how the classic Pokemon games could show up on Switch, and discuss the series' release cadence. Plus, Nintendo looks to expand its headquarters further, the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, and more.
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Tetris 99
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers Edition
Star Wars Podracer
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Quake II
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark discuss their favorite Nintendo duos to commemorate the release of another classic duo — The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons — to Nintendo Switch Online.
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Patrick and Mark tip their Stetsons at the arrival of Red Dead Redemption on Switch later this month. Plus, Nintendo brings the Splatoon and Mario Kart 8 Wii U servers back to life, the current state of new releases for Switch (or lack thereof), and more.
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Oxenfree
Super Mario 3D World
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Matt Apodaca for a spoiler-filled discussion of all things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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As rumors of new Nintendo hardware arriving in 2024 begin to heat up, Patrick and Mark discuss what a theoretical launch year could look like for the system. Plus, the guys play the Super Mario Oreo game, the developers of Picross speak, and more.
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Oxenfree
Super Smash Bros
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With Disney Illusion Island giving strong New Super Mario Bros. vibes, Patrick and Mark imagine what other Disney characters would fit into Nintendo-style games.
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Patrick and Mark use their scan visors to zero in on new rumors of a Metroid Prime 2 remaster coming to Switch. Plus, the guys try to figure out the next NSO retro release, an update on the Dolphin emulator on Steam, and more.
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Pikmin 4
Stardew Valley
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To commemorate the release of Pikmin 4, Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Jeremy Schmidt to discuss their favorite Nintendo nights.
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Patrick and Mark drift (or is it dash?) into the new tracks and drivers in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 update. Plus, EA Sports FC 24 is announced for Switch, a Limited Run Games showcase, and more.
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Tetris 99
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Dimension Shellshock DLC
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark complete their definitive ranking of every series in the Mario franchise.
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Patrick and Mark prepare to study their sleep styles as Pokemon Sleep nears release. Plus, details on Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC, impressions of Everybody 1-2 Switch!, and more.
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The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Tetris 99
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
MLB The Show 23
Pikmin 4
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Patrick and Mark set out to rank every series in the Mario franchise, but first they need to determine what, exactly, those series are.
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Patrick and Mark visit the rumor mill once again as rumors of development kits for new Nintendo hardware begin to make the rounds. Plus, news out of the FTC/Microsoft trial, Nintendo is all-in on Pikmin, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine
Pikmin 4
Pikmin Bloom
Tetris 99
LEGO Super Mario
Disney Speedstorm
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Patrick and Mark conclude their look back at Nintendo E3 presentations of the past with the ABC's of Nintendo E3 Part 2.
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Patrick and Mark have so much more to say about last week's Nintendo Direct — and so they do! Plus, catching up on Tears of the Kingdom progress, Mario Oreo cookies, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Pikmin Bloom
Super Mario RPG
2024 Princess Peach game
Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
Batman Arkham Trilogy
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 1 + 2 HD
Star Ocean The Second Story R
WarioWare Move It
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
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Patrick and Mark convene an emergency meeting to dicuss the latest Nintendo Direct.
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Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo E3 presentations of the past with the ABC's of Nintendo E3 Part 1.
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With the announcement of Everybody 1-2 Switch, Patrick and Mark take the opportunity to discuss their favorite Nintendo minigame collections.
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Nintendo has returned from the mountaintop with a new commandment: Everybody 1-2 Switch! And Patrick and Mark feel compelled to obey. Plus, oh yes, more Tears of the Kingdom discussion, confirmation of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II DLC being canceled for Switch, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble
Blaster Master Enemy Below
Mystery Tower
Harvest Moon
Summer Games Fest
Vanpool closing
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To commemorate the release of Street Fighter 6, Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Tyler Schnupp to discuss the seminal 1994 Street Fighter movie, starring Raul Julia, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Ming-Na Wen.
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The Dolphin emulator has been removed from Steam, leaving Patrick and Mark to wonder if Nintendo did it on porpoise. Plus, more discussion of Tears of the Kingdom, a listener email about Famicom Detective Club, and more.
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Knights of the Old Republic II Sith Lords Restored Content DLC
Live A Live
Fire Emblem Engage
Dragon Quest Monsters
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Patrick and Mark wonder what a post-Tears of the Kingdom 2023 looks like for Nintendo. First, by running down what they *do* know for the rest of the year, and then, you guessed it, peering into their crystal ball and making bold predictions for what's to come.
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With the announcement of Mortal Kombat 1, Patrick and Mark prepare for the ultimate battle: figuring out how 11+1=1. Plus, Nintendo weighs in on which Link smells the worst, more Super Mario Advance games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and more.
The Washington Post's Eiji Aonuma profile: https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/05/20/eiji-aonuma-zelda-tears-kingdom-producer/
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Tetris 99
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Summer Games Done Quick
Disney Speedstorm
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Patrick and Mark catch up with the news in a post-Tears of the Kingdom world, including record-breaking Zelda sales. Plus, a new update for Splatoon 3, the end of the line for Pac-Man 99, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Sizzle Season 2023 for Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark interrupt your regularly scheduled news episode to share their impressions of the first ~15 hours of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Ahead of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Patrick and Mark talk about the things they love from each Zelda game.
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Nintendo has revealed ticketing information for Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, and Patrick and Mark file the paperwork to form a new family unit to try and secure tickets. Plus, the guys are gripped with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom mania, Wii Sports is inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, and more.
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Tetris 99
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Double Dragon Gaiden - Rise of the Dragons
Marvel’s Midnight Suns
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Colin J. Morris to definitively rank all of the armor sets in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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Patrick and Mark know what's better than the Super Mario Bros. Movie grossing $1 Millon...it's the Super Mario Bros. Movie grossing $1 Billion. Plus, Nintendo goes to Gamescom, how close (or not close) Super Mario Galaxy is to Super Mario Sunshine, and more.
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Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
Tetris 99
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard
Cadence of Hyrule Crypt of the NecroDancer
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Conner McCabe to definitively determine the best Nintendo cats.
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Patrick and Mark recap last week's Indie World Showcase, and wonder if it's time for Nintendo to refresh the format. Plus, Patrick's impressions of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, the last Super Smash Bros. amiibo get a release date, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Street Fighter VI
Super Mario Galaxy
Star Wars Republic Commando
Sega Genesis Nintendo Switch Online
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Emily Rose Jacobson to discuss things from The Super Mario Bros. Movie they'd like to see carry over to the games.
Listen to Emily on Popcorn and Pixels: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-and-pixels/id1671003708
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Patrick and Mark leap from the sky with excitement after watching the final Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pre-release trailer. Plus, a new Nintendo fan event announced for North America, Kirby continues their complete and utter domination of Tetris 99 Maximus Cups, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Super Mario Maker 2
Metroid Prime Remastered
Pikmin Bloom
Super Mario Galaxy
Nintendo Live
Splatoon 3
Star Wars: Republic Commando
The Super Mario Bros. theme
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Patrick and Mark rev their engines and set a course for Truth as they definitively rank all of the items in the Mario Kart series.
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Patrick is joined by special guest Matt Acevedo to discuss the explosive performance of The Super Mario Bros. Movie at amped-up theatres and box offices around the globe. Plus, MLB The Show teaches a history lesson, online multiplayer comes to TMNT III: The Manhattan Project, a Bomberman theory falls apart, and more.
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Tetris 99
Pikmin Bloom
Persona 3 Portable
Metroid Prime Remastered
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster
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After years of anticipation, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally out, and Patrick and Mark have seen it! This episode is divided into two parts: first, spoiler-free impressions of the film, followed by a no-holds-barred breakdown of the film's highs and lows.
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Last week Patrick and Mark weren't ready to dance on the grave of E3, but this week they have no choice as E3 2023 is officially canceled. Plus, it's Metroid Mania as Mark finishes Metroid Fusion and Patrick starts Metroid Prime Remastered, free Joy-Con repairs in Europe, and more.
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Tetris 99
Splatoon 3
Super Mario Galaxy
Shovel Knight Dig
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Pokemon Stadium
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Enjoy this special preview of the first episode of NCS Detective Club, wherein Patrick and Mark discuss the Murder, She Wrote episode "Murder Takes the Bus." For more information and more episodes of the Detective Club (including the end of this episode), check out patreon.com/nintendocartridgesociety
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It's a Zelda double header! First, Patrick and Mark discuss Tuesday's Tears of the Kingdom gameplay footage before each listing their favorite Zelda reveals of all time.
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Patrick and Mark talk about their last minute pickups as the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops officially close. Plus, the mysterious physiology of Kirby explored, Ubisoft drops out of E3 2023, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Metroid Fusion
Pikmin Bloom
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
Shovel Knight Dig
Samba de Amigo Party Central
Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass
The Fell Xenologue
Polygon Kirby interview: https://www.polygon.com/23652624/kirby-questions-answered-directors-nintendo-interview
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Patrick and Mark talk about what Nintendo Switch Online is today and what it could be in the future. They then close it out by drafting their ideal versions of the service from features real and imagined.
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Platinum Games and Nintendo are already thinking about the future of Bayonetta, and Patrick and Mark wonder what could be in store after Bayonetta Origins. Plus, Patrick's all the way in on Pikmin Bloom, a new theory on why some Wii U hardware is failing, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4
Metroid Fusion
Fire Emblem Engage
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
Disney Speedstorm
Sonic Frontiers
PAX East
Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark create wish lists of Game Boy Advance games they'd like to see added to Nintendo Switch Online.
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The latest Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update reveals five new characters are coming to the game, and Patrick and Mark wonder if it's possible for Dr. Goomba Tower to be one of them? Plus, Mark stumps for Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Patrick finally gets his Animal Crossing island back, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Metroid Fusion
Fire Emblem Engage
Pikmin Bloom
Call of Duty
LEGO Mario
Ghost Trick Phantom Detective
Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Patrick and Mark celebrate six years of the Nintendo Switch by each sharing six of their favorite memories with the system. You've heard of "80 for Brady," now get ready for "6 for Switch!"
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Patrick and Mark run down all of the ways Nintendo is commemorating Mario this March 10th, and maybe, just maybe, learn to make every day a MAR10 Day. Plus, the origins of the Star Fox character's names, an upcoming Capcom Presents, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Splatoon 3 Big Run
WarioWare Mega MicroGames, Inc.
Fire Emblem Engage
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4
Metroid Prime Remastered
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Ryan Mogge to discuss their experience at Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood.
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The dulcet tones of Pikachu accompany Patrick and Mark as they snuggle up with all of the news from yesterday's Pokemon Presents. Plus, Nintendo confirms they won't be attending E3 2023, Miyamoto on the legacy of Mario, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins
Metroid Prime Remastered
Fire Emblem Engage
Pokemon Sleep
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Patrick and Mark consider which other Nintendo characters could wield the pieces of the Triforce and what sort of Zelda games that would make.
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Patrick and Mark suffer from kraken-phobia as details are revealed about Fresh Season, the new season of Splatoon 3. Plus, Miyamoto on story in video games, Nintendo heading to PAX East, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Metroid Prime Remastered
Fire Emblem Engage
Super Nintendo World
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Patrick and Mark make like Mike Jones and tumble through time to discuss their favorite Nintendo games from 5, 10, 20, and 30 years ago.
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Patrick and Mark enter uncharted territory to discuss the news they missed coming out of last week's Nintendo Direct. Plus, Nintendo's plan to stay relevant, impressions of Metroid Prime Remastered, and more.
The Buzzfeed quiz used in today's 4:33: — https://www.buzzfeed.com/sydneymberman/you-are-a-movie-genius-if-you-can-guess-more-than-1mestkufxu
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Tetris 99
GameBoy and GameBoy Advance Nintendo Switch Online
Fire Emblem Engage
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark recreate the feel of the original game as they discuss all of the announcements from yesterday's Nintendo Direct.
The guys talk about:
Pikmin 4
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass
Samba de Amigo Party Central
Fashion Dreamer
Dead Cells Return to Castlevania
TRON Identity
Ghost Trick Phantom Detective
Deca Police
Bayonetta Origins Cereza and the Lost Demon
Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass
Disney Illusion Island
Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass
Harmony The Fall of Reverie
Octopath Traveler II
We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie
Sea of Stars
Omega Strikers
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
Advanced Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp
Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe
Magalore Epilogue The Interdimensional Traveler
Nintendo Switch Online GameBoy and GameBoy Advance
Metroid Prime Remastered
Master Detective Archives: Rain Code
Baten Kaitos I&II Remaster
Fantasy Life i The Girl Who Steals Time
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
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Patrick and Mark admire the puppet aesthetic as they discuss a Retro Studios pitch from 2013 for a new Star Fox game. Plus, Patrick's impressions of the Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line Demo, our first look at a new character in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Goldeneye 007
Fire Emblem Engage
Mario Kart Tour
Knockout City
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the release of Goldeneye 007 on Nintendo Switch Online by discussing other movies that deserve the "Goldeneye" treatment. Plus, the Sonic Forces Borrowing Program officially becomes the Sonic Forces Ownership Program as the guys randomly draw forever homes for Patrick's copies of Sonic Forces and Untitled Goose Game.
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In 2023, E3's got no Big 3 as Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony are all reportedly sitting the show out. Plus, Patrick and Mark talk Fire Emblem Engage and Goldeneye 007 on Nintendo Switch Online, A Boy and His Blob gets a retro collection, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo Switch Online game vouchers
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
MLB The Show 2023
Splatoon 3
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With rampant rumors that Nintendo is working on remasters of old games, Patrick and Mark pitch titles orphaned on old systems that they'd like to see get remaster treatment.
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Nintendo is reportedly increasing Switch production leading Patrick and Mark to speculate on what the company has in store for 2023. Plus, Mark's early impressions of Fire Emblem Engage, a new entry in the SteamWorld series, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Persona 3 Portable
Persona 4 Golden
Pockey Card Jockey Ride On!
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Patrick and Mark explore the character classes of Fire Emblem Engage the only way they know how: picking Nintendo characters to represent each one.
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Patrick and Mark test their reflexes to prepare for the chaos promised by Samurai Kirby 100 — a new sub-game coming to Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Plus, HAL Laboratories at GDC, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope underperforms, and more.
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Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Tetris 99
Splatoon 3
Awesome Games Done Quick
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Patrick and Mark exchange their crystal balls, psychic-type Pokemon, and magical talismans for slide rulers and lab coats as they use data and reason to look ahead at what Nintendo has in store for 2023.
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Patrick and Mark can't believe Pocket Card Jockey is back!... and can't be played on Nintendo hardware. Plus, the Awesome Games Done Quick speedrunning marathon, a Bandai Namco job posting has the guys speculating, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Tetris 99
Splatoon 3
Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Wizard Wireless Joy-Pad
Sports Story
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This week, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the Nintendo console controllers.
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Patrick is joined by special guest Conner McCabe to catch up on what they've been playing over the holidays, an update to Shredder's Revenge, and the possibility of a new Zelda Switch OLED Model.
The guys also talk about:
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Tetris 99
Mom Hid My Game
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Metroid Zero Mission
Mother 3
Mega Man 11
Monster Hunter Stories 2
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Chobo GP
Sea of Stars
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the holidays by inviting their friends to a remote cabin. But will the threat of an oncoming winter storm call the whole thing off?
Featuring special guests Adrian Holmes, Garrett Morlang, Ryan Mogge, Kelly Nugent, Conner McCabe, and Jeremy Schmidt.
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Patrick and Mark take out a second mortgage to afford the recently announced Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Anniversary Edition. Plus, an opening date for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, a marketing survey about Fire Emblem Engage, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Tetris 99
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Sega Genesis Nintendo Switch Online
Super Smash Bros amiibo
Persona 3 Portable
Persona 4 Golden
Mario Kart 7
Splatoon 3
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Inspired by the announcement of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Patrick and Mark come up with other Nintendo "origin" games they'd like to see...and not see.
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Patrick and Mark recap all of the announcements from The Game Awards — the second biggest gaming awards show of the year. Plus, Microsoft makes a 10-year commitment to put Call of Duty on Nintendo platforms, a possible Pocket Card Jockey revival, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Splatoon 3
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
Mario Strikers: Battle League
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Fire Emblem Engage
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
Earthblade
Hades II
Tetris 99
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Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the third annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Most Accurate Zelda Subtitle, Best Waddle Dee in a Supporting Role, and more.
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Patrick and Mark try to understand what happened last week between Nintendo, Panda Group, and Smash World Tour that led to the tournament's cancellation. Plus, the second Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer is released, Splatoon 3's Big Run is upon us, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Dragon Quest Treasures
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Wii U
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As Dragalia Lost shuts down, Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo's mobile efforts so far, and pitch ideas for what the company might do in the future.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet had blockbuster sales in their opening days, but that doesn't stop Patrick and Mark from spinning a theory about the cause of the game's technical issues. Plus, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Booster Course Pass Wave 3 is revealed, Masahiro Sakurai maybe kinda teases a remake of Kid Icarus: Uprising, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Persona 5 Royal
Shovel Knight Showdown
Mario Party 2
Arcade Archives
The Super Mario Bros Movie
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Patrick and Mark celebrate Thanksgiving by each planning a 6-dish meal of Nintendo games. Happy Turkey Day from NCS!
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The Wii U is turning 10, and to celebrate, Patrick and Mark are each saying 10 nice things (and only nice things) about Nintendo's most maligned (non-Virtual Boy) console.
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Patrick and Mark are both wearing hoodies, which means it's almost Chill Season in Splatoon 3. Plus, a recap of last week's Indie World Showcase, Nintendo announces a new joint venture with DeNA, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Venba
Goodbye World
Have a Nice Death
Aka
Pepper Grinder
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
ONI : Road to be the Mightiest Oni
Desta: The Memories Between
A Space For The Unbound
Dordogne
Botany Manor
Once Upon A Jester
Rogue Legacy 2
Blanc
A Little to the Left
Sports Story
The Game Awards
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Patrick and Mark "Z-Target" Part 2 of the ABC's of the Nintendo 64.
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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
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This week, it's part 1 of Patrick and Mark celebrating the ABC's of the Nintendo 64.
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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.
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Shovel Knight Dig
Beyond Oasis
Rusty's Real Deal Baseball
Bayonetta
Splatoon 3
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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.
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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
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the announcement of the Nintendo 64's Goldeneye 007 coming to Switch by giving Nintendo games James Bond subtitles.
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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
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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 SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered
LEGO Bricktales
Disney Speedstorm
Fall Guys
Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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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
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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.
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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!
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Patrick is joined by Call Me By Your Game's Conner McCabe to talk about what Masahiro Sakuai is up to now that he's released from the responsibility of posting one Smash Bros. pic on twitter every day. Truly a prison of his own making.
The guys also talk about:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection
Splatoon 3
Super Smash Bros.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Picross
Chrono Trigger
Kirby's Dreamland
Dragon Quest X Offline
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Amid the Nintendo Switch's sixth year of release, Patrick and Mark pick games from the sixth years of past Nintendo hardware and consider what they say about the consoles, the video game industry at the time, and themselves.
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Patrick and Mark strap into Cyclizar's motorcycle seat butt as details are revealed for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet's online Battle Stadium. Plus, the Embracer Group goes on a spending spree, sexual harassment claims at Nintendo of America, and more.
Read Kotaku's report on the toxic work environment at Nintendo of America: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-of-america-sexual-harassment-sexism-aerotek-1849414921
The guys also talk about:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Wave Race 64
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Live A Live
The Game Awards
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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter II on SNES, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the characters in the game.
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There's a tsunami of Splatoon 3 news and Patrick and Mark jump on their jet skis to catch the wave (Race 64). Plus, the connection between Kirby Star Allies and Kirby and the Forgotten Land, no price increases for Nintendo Switch hardware, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion
Portal
Live A Live
Kirby 30th Anniversary Concert
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Blossom Tales
We are OFK
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Ay! (Patrick and Mark take a deep dive into the Splatoon 3 Direct ahead of the game's release next month.)
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Patrick and Mark leave Shy Guys in the dust as they discuss the new tracks in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2. Plus, a secret multiplayer mode in Super Punch-Out!!, a Pac-Man live-action movie is announced, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Live A Live
Tetris 99
Splatoon 3
Mega Man Battle & Fighters
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
Knights of the Old Republic
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Patrick and Mark put on their cutest hats to discuss the latest Pokemon Presents announcements. Anniversaries! New features! The rumbly tummy of Mewtwo! This presentation has it all!
The guys talk about:
Pokemon World Championship
Pokemon Go
Pokemon Unite
Pokemon Masters EX
Pokemon Cafe Remix
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet
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It's a JRPG-heavy week as Patrick and Mark continue to play Live A Live and Monolithsoft discusses the future of the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Plus, Nintendo makes it (kinda) easier to make friends on Switch, the 30th Tetris 99 Maximus Cup is announced, and more.
The guys also talk about:
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Inspired by the new Naive Angel Mode for Bayonetta 3 that tones down the nudity in the game, Patrick and Mark come up with a list of modes that protect them from undesirable aspects of other games.
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Patrick and Mark strap on their leg straps and kick their way through this week's news! Updates for Nintendo Switch Sports and Mario Strikers: Battle League, early Live-A-Live impressions, a Nintendo fan event returns to Japan, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Portal
Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link
Fighter's History
Nintendo Live
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops
With the recently released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge on their minds, Patrick and Mark cast famous foursomes as Nintendo characters.
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Nintendo reveals a release date for Bayonetta 3 and a new Naive Angel Mode to tone down nudity in the game. How did they know "Naive Angel" is what Patrick and Mark call each other? Plus, Nintendo acquires another company, a new Kirby game is revealed, and more.
The guys also talk about:
ElecHead
Pokemon Puzzle League
Mega Man: The Wily Wars
Portal
Klanoa Phantasy Reverie Series Demo
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Dynamo Pictures
Bear and Breakfast
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Patrick and Mark polish their shurikens and strap on their most menacing roller skates to definitively rank the Robot Masters from the first 3 Mega Man games.
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Patrick and Mark taste test the new Nintendo flavors at Cold Stone Creamery. Plus, ReedPop takes the reigns of E3, a Splatoon 3 special edition OLED model, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Dragon Quest Builders 2
ElecHead
Bowser's Fury
Pokemon Puzzle League
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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A listener's email prompts Patrick and Mark to discuss Nintendo franchises they would like to see get co-op.
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Nintendo held its annual shareholders meeting, and while one investor wanted to know about F-Zero, Patrick and Mark just want to know about StarTropics. Plus, Ubisoft is ending online support for some WiiU titles, Fire Emblem Heroes grosses $1 billion, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Portal Companion Collection
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Bowser's Fury
Games Done Quick
Mega Man: The Wily Wars
Sea of Stars
The DioField Chronicles
Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher
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Patrick and Mark leave no Bomberman stone unturned as they analyze this week's Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase.
The guys talk about:
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Nier: Automata The End of Yorha Edition
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Super Bomberman R 2
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
Pac-Man World Re-Pac
Blanc
Return to Monkey Island
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
RAILGRADE
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright
Sonic Frontiers
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Live A Live
Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom
Minecraft Legends
Dragon Quest Treasures
Portal: Companion Collection
Harvestella
Persona 3 Portable
Persona 4 Golden
Persiona 5 Royal
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Patrick and Mark fuse into an Ouroboros and combine their skills to discuss the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct. Plus, Mark rolls credits on Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch, rumors of a Metroid Prime remake this year, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Overboard
Mario animated movie
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark take some swings at wild pitches for Mario sports games that don't exist... yet.
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Patrick is joined by Pete Pfarr from the Rum & Wings podcast (and from friendship!) to discuss an incoming Xenoblade Chronicles Direct and a new Reggie Fils-Amie interview which sheds some light on how cool he thought the 3DS was. But in reality, the guys just want to rave about Shredder's Revenge and Demon's Tilt.
The guys also talk about:
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Sonic Origins
Capcom Fighting Collection
NES Classic Edition
SNES Classic Edition
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Kid Kirby
As they wait for a new Nintendo Direct, Patrick and Mark journey back to Oct 2011 and Nov 2012 to review the first two entries in the genre.
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Nintendo is allegedly sitting on a sequel to 1-2 Switch — Everybody 1-2 Switch — but all Patrick and Mark can think about is Horse. Plus, messy Xenoblade Chronicles 3 special edition pre-orders, Persona goes multiplatform (but not yet to Switch), and more.
The guys also talk about:
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Mario + Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Hollow Knight Silk Song
Goldenye 007
Persona
Marvel’s Midnight Suns
Bear and Breakfast
The foundational prediction may be the most risky: there will (?) be a Nintendo Direct in June (maybe? hopefully? there has to be right???). Patrick and Mark are joined by Call Me By Your Game's Conner McCabe to divine a full suite of predictions both mild and wild all to the tune of a million dollar bet!
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Patrick is joined by the Super Gamer Boys' Adrian Holmes to answer the unanswerable question: which of these new Pokemon professors is the hottest? Plus, a deep sale on Resident Evil, an impassioned endorsement of XBox-era Star Wars games, and a frank discussion about whether the Mario Kart ride is going to make Patrick barf.
The guys also talk about:
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II
Star Wars Republic Commando
Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Super Mario Odyssey
Mario + Rabbids
Pokemon Smile
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Barry Carenza from Premium Edition Games and the NintendoFuse podcast to discuss their favorite video game special editions.
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Patrick and Mark reach for their umbrellas as The Pokemon Company makes it rain with a record year of profits. Plus, post-launch content for Mario Strikers: Battle League, behind the scenes of HD-2D, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Pinball
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II
Them’s Fightin’ Herds
Splatoon 3
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Patrick and Mark consider what Nintendo franchises would look like today if Nintendo had gotten serious about online gaming 15 years ago.
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News that EA is looking to be acquired has Patrick and Mark checking their couch cushions for loose change. Plus, the state of Nintendo's online efforts, Sega trying to make a good Sonic game, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Super Mario World
Cadence of Hyrule
Nintendo Switch Sports
Card Shark
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
PAC-MAN Museum +
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Splatoon 3
Sonic Frontiers
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With the company in the news, Patrick and Mark salute the RPG powerhouse with the ABC's of Square-Enix.
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A stacked news week has Patrick and Mark packing their cheeks like hamsters (actually it's a squirrel) with the latest sales reports from Nintendo and NPD. Plus, more on Nintendo Switch Sports, a big Pokemon Home update, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Card Shark
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Metroid Dread
The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess HD
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD
Nintendo surprises with an Indie World Showcase and Patrick and Mark are here to g-"ooblet" up all the details.
The guys talk about:
Ooblets
Batora: Lost Haven
ElecHead
Soundfall
Wildfrost
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS)
Gunbrella
We Are OFK
SILT
Mini Motorways
Wayward Strand
Cult of the Lamb
Another Crab’s Treasure
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Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime is out promoting his new book, and Patrick and Mark examine the Nintendo nuggets he's dropping along the way. Plus, Square-Enix sells its non-Japanese studios, Summer Games Fest comes for E3's crown, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Streets of Rage 2
Dynamite Heady
Sega Genesis
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Metroid Other M
Donkey Konga
Mother 3
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With many threequels on the horizon, Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo series that have only two entries and are primed for a third.
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Shigeru Miyamoto announces the Mario movie is delayed to 2023, and Patrick and Mark wonder if Avatar 2 is to blame. Plus, first impressions of Nintendo Switch Sports, speculation on Nintendo's "E3" plans, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers Edition
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Balan Wonderworld
Kirby
Star Wars Rogue Squadron
Amiibo
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To celebrate the release of Nintendo Switch Sports, Patrick and Mark look back at the history of Nintendo fitness games and consider how they did (or didn't) reflect the health trends of the time.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 moves to July, Splatoon 3 moves to September, and Patrick and Mark wonder if the "rule of 3" dictates another threequel on the horizon. Plus, decoding Sonic Origins, new Sega Genesis games on Switch, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Dragon Quest Builders 2
NES Switch Online
Star Fox Zero
Nintendo Switch Sports
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Patrick and Mark make a list of 10 role playing games they hope make it to the Nintendo Switch.
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Game Boy and Game Boy Advance emulators for the Nintendo Switch have leaked onto the internet, and Patrick and Mark are already dreaming up crazy Game Boy accessories to slide onto Joy-Con rails. Plus, a deeper dive into Radical Dreamers, a rare Mario Bros. anime restored, and more.
Watch Super Mario Bros. — The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach: https://youtu.be/vzlZy9zpw0Q
The guys also talk about:
Chrono Cross
Rusty's Real Deal Baseball
Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp
Tetris 99
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To celebrate the release of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Patrick and Mark take Nintendo franchises and make them Star Wars.
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Kingdom Hearts IV is announced, and Patrick and Mark recognize this means there's a chance — a CHANCE — that they'll need to learn about Kingdom Hearts. Plus, a rogue copy of Advanced Wars hits the streets, first impressions of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Chrono Cross Radical Dreamers Edition
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp
Live A Live
Metroid Dread
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It's a Kirby Month bonus episode! Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Greg Smith to definitively rank all of Kirby's copy abilities in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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Nintendo announces the sequel to Breath of the Wild is delayed until 2023, and Patrick and Mark aren't surprised. Plus, E3 2022 is officially cancelled, Kirby's on the road to his EGOT, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
F-Zero X
Star Fox 64
Nintendo Switch Online
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
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Kirby Month concludes! Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Matt Acevedo to discuss the latest (and greatest?) Kirby game: Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
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HAL Laboratory says Kirby games don't have a strict timeline, but Patrick and Mark know that doesn't preclude a "Crisis on Infinite Planet Popstars" crossover in the future. Plus, Masahiro Sakurai looks back at the Smash Bros. fighter reveal videos, a listener review clues the guys into the motivation of Waddle Dees, and more.
Masahiro Sakurai Smash fighter reveal video retrospective: https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2022/take-a-look-back-at-super-smash-bros-fighter-reveals-with-masahiro-sakurai-part-1/
The guys also talk about:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Triangle Strategy
Super Smash Bros
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This week, Patrick and Mark let their freak flags fly as they dive into the Kirby library to discuss weird Kirby games.
Patrick and Mark begin the great sorting of games as Nintendo introduces a new "grouping" feature to the Nintendo Switch. Plus, EA Play Live is cancelled, a potential new piece of Waluigi lore, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pack
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Online Sega Genesis
Light Crusader
Alien Soldier
Super Fantasy Zone
Metroid Dread
Triangle Strategy
Mario Strikers
Chocobo GP
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Patrick and Mark definitively determine the Top 10 Kirby sub-games of all time.
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Patrick and Mark get out their zoot suits and brass instruments in anticipation of Nintendo's recently announced Kirby's 30th Anniversary Music Fest. Plus, Advance Wars is delayed, a listener email on Triangle Strategy, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Monster Hunter Rise
F-Zero X
Advance Wars 1+2 Reboot Camp
Chocobo GP
LEGO Peach Super Mario
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Cowabunga Collection
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Kirby month continues as Patrick and Mark suit up for 2016's Kirby: Planet Robobot for the Nintendo 3DS.
A slew of DLC has been announced for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, leaving Patrick and Mark to wonder: what's in the base game? Plus, Nintendo Switch Online gains missions and rewards, a Mouthful Mode Switch OLED in Japan, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Triangle Strategy Demo
Nintendo Switch Sports
Them’s Fightin’ Herds
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Cyber Shadow
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
Mario Party Superstars
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Patrick and Mark kick off Kirby Month by running down every entry in the pink dynamo's extensive gameography.
Patrick and Mark welcome to the world a brand-new Pokemon generation with the reveal of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Plus, a Virtual Boy F-Zero spin-off that almost was, Smash Bros not returning to EVO, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Zero Racers
Fall Guys
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
This week, Patrick and Mark make recommendations for games to grab from the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops before they disappear forever.
Nintendo's announcement that the 3DS and Wii U eShops will close to new purchases in 2023 have Patrick and Mark clutching each other in fear at Patrick's ability to see the future. Plus, a slew of announcements leading up to Pokemon Day, a new Capcom fighter collection, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Nintendo Switch Sports
Pokemon Legends Arceus
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Street Fighter 6
Capcom Fighting Collection
Zelda games are chock-full of memorable non-playable characters, and this week Patrick and Mark are definitively determining the best NPC from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
The world feels a little bit different after last week's Nintendo Direct, and Patrick and Mark are here to catch-up on all of the fallout. Plus, a listener question has the guys pitching a new Mario game, thoughts on the Triangle Strategy demo, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Super Mario RPG
Mother 3
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Chocobo GP
From Nintendo's mouth to Patrick and Mark's ears and hearts, the February Nintendo Direct had a little something for everyone...as long as you're into sports or RPGs.
The guys talk about:
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Advance Wars 1+2 ReBoot Camp
Mario Strikers Battle League
Splatoon 3: Salmon Run Next Wave
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
MLB The Show 22
Live A Live
Nintendo Switch Sports
EarthBound
EarthBound Beginnings
Metroid Dread
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
The Nintendo Switch has officially outsold the Wii, and Patrick and Mark mark the occassion with the traditional waggling of controllers. Plus, the rest of Nintendo's third quarter financial results, a mysterious listing for a Batman collection on Switch, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Pokemon Legends Arceus
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD
Paper Mario
Batman Arkham Collection
Mina the Hollower
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Pokemon Sword and Shield
MLB The Show 22
Almost 5 years after definitively ranking the console Legend of Zelda games, Patrick and Mark return to do it again— but this time with more power, wisdom, and courage.
EA announces 3 new Star Wars games, and Patrick and Mark wonder if they'll ever make it onto Nintendo platforms. Plus, Patrick's initial impressions of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, discussion of the frustration that comes near the end of a game, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Paper Mario
Sonic Frontiers
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Super Mario Bros. Movie
With the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Patrick and Mark decide it's time to educate themselves on the Pokédex.
Is it mere coincidence Microsoft announced their blockbuster acquisition of Activision Blizzard the same week Banjo-Kazooie released on Nintendo Switch? Patrick and Mark think not. Plus, Pokemon has its best year since 2000, crunch at TT Games, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Kingdom Hearts
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Nintendo Switch Online
They say it's a job seeker's market, and Patrick and Mark are really putting that to the test as they try to craft the perfect resumes to help Nintendo characters get the jobs of their dreams.
Patrick and Mark throw balms at each other until they calm down after the one-two punch of a new Pokemon Legends: Arceus preview and a release date reveal trailer for Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Plus, Patrick's been playing Altered Beast, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gets a suprise update, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Paper Mario
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Speculation abounds that Mario Kart 9 will have a new twist, so this week Patrick and Mark throw their hats into the ring with pitches for what that twist could be.
With E3 being cancelled once again, Patrick and Mark discuss the future of the show and its place in the gaming world today. Plus, Take-Two aquires mobile gaming giant Zynga, Mario Kart 9 rumors, and more.
Check out the Windjammers 2 documentary: https://youtu.be/LI0F5CkYR40
The guys also talk about:
Paper Mario
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Awesome Games Done Quick
Pokemon Legends Arceus
Windjammers 2
Patrick and Mark preview Nintendo's 2022 releases and try to guess what potential surprises lie in store.
Patrick and Mark kick off 2022 with a post-holiday Nintendo news round-up, including indications that Goldeneye 007 may be coming to modern consoles. Plus, Paper Mario discussion, listener emails, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Mole Mania
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Happy Home Paradise
Sega Genesis Nintendo Switch Online
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess
It's week 2 of Patrick and Mark's holiday season exploration of the Sega Genesis on Nintendo Switch Online! This week, the guys talk about Phantasy Star 4: The End of the Millennium, Strider, and Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine.
For the holidays, Patrick and Mark are exploring the Sega Genesis on Nintendo Switch Online! This week, the guys talk about Gunstar Heroes, Ristar, and Golden Axe.
A surprise Indie World Showcase appears! But never fear, Patrick and Mark spring into action and cover all of the announcements from Nintendo's latest presentation.
The guys talk about:
Sea of Stars
Aliisha The Oblivion of Twin Goddesses
Loco Motive
After Love EP
Dungeon Munchies
Figment 2 Creed Valley
Let’s Play! Oink Games
Endling Extinction is Forever
OlliOlli World
River City Girls 2
Omori
Patrick and Mark break out their blueprints as Nintendo announces plans to expand their Kyoto offices. Plus, a round-up of The Game Awards, the reveal of Sonic Frontiers, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Tetris 99
Zelda Game & Watch
Paper Mario
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
It's the night of a thousand Mario Super Stars as Patrick and Mark host the second annual Cartridge Awards. Categories include: Best Fire Emblem Game Based Solely on Subtitle, Best Platform on Which to Play Super Mario Bros., and more.
Ahead of The Game Awards later this week, Patrick and Mark revisit the history of Nintendo announcements at the show. Plus, Paper Mario is coming to Nintendo Switch Online, a trip to Lyons Classic Pinball, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Happy Home Paradise
Spiritfarer
Summer Game Fest
Patrick and Mark celebrate the console's 20th anniversary with the ABC's of Nintendo GameCube.
It's a lighter news week, but Patrick and Mark have lots to talk about with their recent returns to Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Happy Home Paradise. Plus, Nintendo comments internally on the Activision Blizzard situation, an update for Mario Golf Super Rush, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Fire Emblem
NEO: The World Ends With You
The Mario Movie
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Eastward
Patrick and Mark plan a Thanksgiving menu and then determine which Nintendo franchise best represents each Turkey Day staple. Happy Thanksgiving!
Patrick and Mark dust off their GameCube controllers with the announcement that Nintendo will be launching official Super Smash Bros fighting tournaments. Plus, a listener tweet has the guys considering Wii U discs in a new light, an update for Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and more.
Nintendo Everything translated interview with Sakurai: https://nintendoeverything.com/smash-bros-ultimate-interview-all-dlc-characters-scrapped-mechanic-future-masahiro-sakurai/
VGC feature on the GameCube: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/gamecube-at-20/
The guys also talk about:
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Happy Home Paradise
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Super Smash Bros Melee
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Patrick and Mark pay homage to the show's namesake by definitively ranking Nintendo cartridges.
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The first month of Metroid Dread sales are in and Patrick and Mark celebrate the success of the game by discussing where the series can go next. Plus, trying to figure out where the Switch is in its lifecycle, Patrick's impressions of the Zelda Game & Watch, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Happy Home Paradise
Kirby Super Star
Metroid Prime 4
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Patrick and Mark join the ranks of Happy Home Paradise employees to design vacation homes for weirdos from across the Nintendo universe.
There's no PowerPoint presentation like a Nintendo PowerPoint presentation! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the information and news from Nintendo's latest financial meeting. Plus, impressions of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons update, Masahiro Sakurai talks the future of Super Smash Bros, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Happy Home Paradise
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Metal Gear Solid 2
Metal Gear Solid 3
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D
Metroid Dread
Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Super Mario 64
Time to take your Varia Suit to the cleaners and press your finest Gravity Suit as Patrick and Mark definitively rank the power-ups in Metroid Dread. Caution: spoilers ahead!
It's a blast from the past as Patrick and Mark dive deep into the recently released Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis libraries in Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Plus, Pikmin Bloom is out in the wild, Nintendo closes two offices in North America, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
Metroid Dread
Tetris 99
Tetris Effect Connected
Star Fox 64
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Goldeneye 64
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise
Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp
Lego Super Mario
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Game & Watch Month concludes! Patrick and Mark fittingly bring their celebration of the Game & Watch to an end with an episode full of mini-topics. Which sitcom scenarios would make great Game & Watch titles? Which Game & Watch characters deserve a chance at a modern video game? All this and more!
"Pancakes Pancakes" in Dreams: https://indreams.me/dream/mwECTCkRdDj
Iwata Asks Game & Watch: https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/clubn/game-and-watch-ball-reward/0/0
Game & Watch commercial: https://youtu.be/b3QNbB_4E3A
Patrick and Mark celebrate the reveal of ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier, the new game from the Stardew Valley developer. Plus, Advanced Wars is delayed, Grasshoper Manufacture gets acquired, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Metroid Dread
Super Mario Party
Game & Watch Gallery
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Dr. Mario World
Game & Watch Month continues! This week, Patrick and Mark determine the 10 best Game & Watch games (that they've played)!
Patrick and Mark digest last week's Animal Crossing Direct, including news of a major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, surprise paid DLC in the form of Happy Home Paradise, and details on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Plus, spoiler free discussion of Metroid Dread, difficulties developers face in getting credt for their work, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris Effect Connected
Game & Watch Gallery
September NPD sales figures
Game & Watch Month begins! Patrick and Mark try to guess the gameplay for each Game & Watch title based solely on the name, then educate themselves to see how close they got.
The announcement of Kingdom Heart's Sora as the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter have Patrick and Mark pondering the future of the series. Plus, Metroid Dread is finally here, a Grand Theft Auto collection announced for Switch, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass
Animal Crossing New Horizons
It's 5's as far as they eye can see! Patrick and Mark celebrate 5 years and 500 episodes of NCS by each creating 5 Nintendo pentalogies.
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Patrick and Mark put on their scanning visors to decode rumors of a Metroid Prime remake. Plus, a new Bloomberg report sows more confusion over a Nintendo Switch upgrade, a new Donkey Kong-themed land announced for Universal Studios Japan, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Castlevania Advance Collection
Castlevania Circle of the Moon
Tetris 99
Game & Watch Gallery
Dragon Quest X Offline
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Patrick and Mark reach through Hollywood history to cast hypothetical Super Mario Bros. films with the brightest stars from every era.
Patrick and Mark are back to catch-up on all of the fallout from last week's Nintendo Direct. Plus, Patrick's early thoughts on Eastward, Mark's continuing adventures in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak
Nintendo Game & Watch
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
Rune Factory 5
Chocobo GP
Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince
Holy cow a Nintendo Direct! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the announcements from Nintendo's latest showcase...even the Super Mario movie casting news.
The guys talk about:
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak
Mario Party Superstars
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity Guardian of Remembrance
Chocobo GP
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Mario Golf: Super Rush
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Dying Light 2: Stay Human Cloud Version
Dying Light Platinum Edition
Triangle Strategy
Metroid Dread
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass
Nintendo 64
Sega Genesis
Castlevania Advanced Collection
Actraiser: Renaissance
Splatoon 3
Bayonetta 3
Patrick and Mark will be back later today with their full analysis of the Nintendo Direct from September 23rd!
Patrick and Mark wirelessly jack into the matrix as Nintendo unlocks the ability to use Bluetooth headsets with the Switch. Plus, a mysterious FCC filing, Patrick's thoughts on the new indie game TOEM, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tetris 99
WarioWare: Get It Together
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
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Patrick and Mark definitively rank the characters from WarioWare: Get It Together. Which character is the most like Liberace? Which character is the most likely to anchor their own game? Find out if you dare!
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Patrick and Mark renew their passports as Nintendo announces a price drop in Europe for the Switch. Plus, WarioWare: Get It Together impressions, a busty bear delay, and more.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
LEGO Super Mario 64 Block
Bear and Breakfast
Bayonetta 3
Metroid Dread
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Rumors are rampant that Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are coming soon to Nintendo Switch Online. This week, Patrick and Mark definitively predict which games from those two classic systems will make the cut for launch.
Patrick and Mark get ready to go back to school as Nintendo reveals Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain is coming to Switch later this year. Plus, rumors of Game Boy games being added to Nintendo Switch Online, our dislike of Bowser Jr. explored, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Animal Crossing Amiibo cards
Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Matt Acevedo for a trip to the fashion-obsessed world of Hytopia in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes. Totem time!
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Patrick and Mark don their finest lederhosen to round up the news from Gamescom, Europe's largest gaming trade show. Plus, another Nintendo mobile game starts to wind down, Pokemon TV arrives on Switch, and more.
The guys also talk about:
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Marvel: Midnight Suns
No More Heroes 3
Pac-Man 99
Goodboy Galaxy
Dragalia Lost
Animal Crossing New Horizons
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's 30th anniversary with a list of 30 of their favorite things about it. Happy Birthday, Super Nintendo!
Patrick and Mark have gotta catch all the latest Pokemon announcements from last week's Pokemon Presents. Plus, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is back on the radar, a deep dive into the recent record-breaking video game auctions, and more.
Watch Karl Jobst's video on the video game auction bubble: https://youtu.be/rvLFEh7V18A
The guys also talk about:
WarioWare: Get It Together
WarioWare Gold
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Quake
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder’s Revenge
This week, it's part 2 of Patrick and Mark's definitive ranking of the Super Mario Odyssey outfits. After sorting the outfits into tiers last week, can the guys hold it together long enough to finish the ranking?
Nintendo dropped a surprise Indie World Showcase last week, and Patrick and Mark cover the new announcements even though all they really want is an update on Bear and Breakfast. Plus, rumors of GTA remasters coming to Switch, Suda51 talks the future of No More Heroes, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD
Minecraft
Tetris Effect Connected
Pokemon Presents
Grand Theft Auto
Move over Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn! This week, Patrick and Mark are sporting their sartorial best for part 1 of their definitive ranking of all the outfits in Super Mario Odyssey.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is maybe coming soon and Patrick and Mark wonder if this'll be the entry in the franchise they finally play. Plus, our first bit of casting for the Super Mario animated, Overcooked turns 5, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD
Tetris 99
PICROSS S MEGA DRIVE & Master System edition
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
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It's been over 10,000 days since the last game in the StarTropics franchise was unleashed into the world, and Patrick and Mark commemorate the occassion with a definitive ranking of all things StarTropics!
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Patrick and Mark declare, "Honey, I shrunk the Pokemon", as Nintendo releases a surprise update to New Pokemon Snap. Plus, it's the end of the line for Dr. Mario World, listener emails on ROM hacking and an upcoming indie release, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
Eastward
PICROSS S MEGA DRIVE & Master System edition
I.F.O.
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Pac-Man 99
It's part 2 of Patrick and Mark's epic quest to modernize every Zelda game. Thrill as they try to figure out what to do with games released in 2017!
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Two mysterious pieces of foam in the new Skyward Sword Joy-Con have Patrick and Mark wondering if we've seen the end of Joy-Con drift. Plus, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and the queer coding of Ghirahim, a new Pokemon TV show in the works at Netflix, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Metroid Samus Returns
Nintendo Gigaleak
Metroid Dread
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This week, it's part 1 of Patrick and Mark's epic quest to renovate all of the homes in the Zelda neighborhood. Given the opportunity, how would they modernize every Zelda game known to humanity?
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It's not the steamy romance/murder mystery Patrick and Mark have been waiting for, but former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has announced a new book releasing in 2022. Plus, Gamescom announces their lineup, first impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Metroid Samus Returns
NEO: The World Ends With You
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
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Patrick and Mark open up their yearbook to bestow superlative awards to Nintendo characters. "Have a great summer! Never change!! Your friends, NCS."
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Not one but two video game auctions result in record breaking prices, leaving Patrick and Mark wishing they would have kept unopened copies of all of their games. Plus, Nintendo and Edible bring us another great moment in corporate synergy, additional thoughts on the Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and more.
Check out the blindfold Super Mario 64 GDQ run here: https://youtu.be/rKnDj3wMNik
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Inspired by their playthrough of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Patrick and Mark definitively determine the best Nintendo animal companion of all time. Plus, Nintendo surprised everyone with the announcement of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model, leaving the guys trying to figure out what it all means.
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Nintendo has revealed more information on the quality of life improvements made to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and Patrick and Mark wonder if the never-released Wiimote heartbeat sensor accessory is finally compatible. Plus, a Nintendo DS Mass Effect spinoff, Summer Games Done Quick, and more.
The guys also talk about:
The Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages
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With the announcement of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Patrick and Mark are ready to definitively rank the Rabbid Mario characters.
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Patrick and Mark get dropped off a cliff and into Masahiro Sakurai's presentation for the latest Super Smash Bros DLC character, Tekken's Kazuya Mishima. Plus, Metroid mania rocks the Wii U eShop, and listener emails have us returning (sheepishly) to E3 2021.
Check out Alannah's level in Super Mario Maker 2: 7R5-MB1-30G
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Metroid Zero Mission
Legend of Zelda Oracle of Ages
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
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Patrick and Mark definitively close the book on E3 2021 by discussing the real and rumored game, hardware, and miscellanous announcements that didn't make it into Nintendo's show.
Topics include:
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Metroid Prime 4
New Nintendo Switch hardware
Donkey Kong
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Fire Emblem
Project Triangle Strategy
Splatoon 3
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Pokemon
Mario platformers
LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga
Bayonetta 3
Sports Story
Pikmin 4
There's a new animated series based on Final Fantasy IX in the works, and Patrick and Mark try to make sense of the series being considered "kid friendly." There's no reason it can't be, right? Plus, listener emails, a new Castlevania Advance Collection leaks, and more.
Washington Post interview with Doug Bowser: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/06/18/nintendo-doug-bowser-switch-interview/
Metroid Dread website: https://metroid.nintendo.com
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Metroid Zero Mission
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Tetris 99
Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch
Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD
Metroid Dread
Famicom Detective Club
The guys talk about: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tekken Life is Strange Remastered Collection Life is Strange True Colors Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Worms Rumble Astria Ascending Two Point Campus Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Mario Party Superstars Metroid Dread Just Dance 2022 Cruis'n Blast Dragon Ball Z Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set Mario Golf Super Rush Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin WarioWare Get it Together Shin Megami Tensei V Danganronpa Decadence Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Advance Wars 1 + 2 Re-Boot Camp Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity Pulse of the Ancients Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD Legend of Zelda Game & Watch Sequel to Breath of the Wild
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In this E3 2021 Special Report, ace reporters Patrick and Mark recap all of the Nintendo-related news from the first 3 days of E3, plus their thoughts on the show at large.
The guys talk about:
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Just Dance 2022
Demon Throttle
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin
Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Diablo II Resurrected
River City Girls 2
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On the eve of E3, Patrick and Mark recount their favorite memories from shows of years past.
Patrick and Mark are ready to welcome back Nintendo Treehouse Live as Nintendo announces their plans for E3 2021. Plus, the guys consider the status of E3 as an institution, a listener writes to discuss their favorite new "Metroid" game (aka PS5's Returnal), and more.
The guys also talk about:
Fire Emblem The Blazing Blade
Sonic Colors Ultimate
Mario Golf Super Rush
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD
Patrick and Mark closely examine both recently released Famicom Detective Club games, The Missing Heir and The Girl Who Stands Behind. Full spoilers ahead!
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Yet more reports of an imminent Switch hardware revision have Patrick and Mark excited and scared. Is there a word that means both? Plus, surprising new Dragon Quest and Sonic games announced, Pokemon release dates, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Knockout City
Hades
Magical Drop 2
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest XII
Sonic Colors Ultimate
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Conner McCabe to predict Nintendo's E3 2021. Brace yourself for an unprecedented three-person Million Dollar Bet.
Send us your Famicom Detective Club questions and impressions for our episode next week!
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Patrick and Mark dive into the deep waters of Nintendo rumors as the E3 hype machine whirs into gear. Plus, a new Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword amiibo, new SNES and NES games on Switch, and more.
Send us your Famicom Detective Club questions and impressions for our episode next week!
The guys also talk about:
SNES Switch Online
NES Switch Online
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Donkey Kong
Fire Emblem
Metroid
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Patrick and Mark blast off and definitively rank the top 10 Nintendo spaceships.
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Patrick and Mark share the good word of Project Piplup, the Pokemon Company's latest scheme to dominate the world with lovable Pokemon. Plus, the guys share their impressions of Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir, the future of WB Games, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Picross S2
Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special
EA Play Live
Kirby
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Ghoul Patrol
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To celebrate the release of the Famicom Detective Club games, Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Ryan Mogge to cast the great detectives of literature, stage, and screen with Nintendo characters.
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Patrick and Mark clean out the old LABO Garage to make room for the new Game Builder Garage. Plus, Nintendo's fiscal year results, additional E3 participants announced, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil
Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Picross S2
Hades
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Metroid Prime Trilogy
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Patrick and Mark thought they were finished with Kid Icarus Month, but Kid Icarus Month wasn't finished with them. This week, the guys speculate on what could have been if there wasn't a 21 year gap between entires in the Kid Icarus franchise.
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Patrick and Mark finally make themselves presentable using the new wig and makeup features in the Miitopia demo. Plus, Patrick's been playing New Pokemon Snap, a surprise online multiplayer update for Super Mario Party, and more.
Fast Company feature on Nintendo
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Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Fortnite
Konami at E3 2021
Petey Piranha
Dr. Mario World
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Patrick and Mark bring Kid Icarus month to an end with 2012's Kid Icarus: Uprising for the Nintendo 3DS.
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Patrick and Mark question the physiology of Goombas and pray for Mario's sanity with the official reveal of the LEGO Luigi Starter Kit. Plus, The Great Ace Attorney: Chronicles announced for Switch, a new New Pokemon Snap accessory, and more.
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Kid Icarus month continues as Patrick and Mark battle their way to The Sky Palace once again in 1991's Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters for the Game Boy.
Play along with us all month:
April 8 - Kid Icarus
April 22 - Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
April 29 - Kid Icarus: Uprising
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Patrick and Mark turn down the lights, open a bottle of wine, and enjoy the "vibe reveal" of Earthblade, the new game from Celeste developer Extremely OK Games. Plus, a retrospective on the career of Takaya Imamura, Super Metroid's 27th anniversary, and more.
Takaya Imamura's career retrospective w/ IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-man-who-invented-majoras-mask-reflects-on-30-years-at-nintendo
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Pac-Man 99
LEGO Mario and LEGO Luigi
Hallmark's gaming-themed holiday ornaments
Lost Vikings 2
Blizzard Arcade Collection
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Patrick and Mark interrupt your regularly scheduled Kid Icarus Month to run down all of the announcements from yesterday's surprise Indie World Showcase. Kid Icarus Month will pick back up next week, so you have a few extra days to finish Kid Icarus: of Myths and Monsters!
The guys talk about:
Road #96
Never Yield
Last Stop
Hindsight
OlliOlli World
The Longing
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
CrisTales
Getsu Fuma Den: Undying Moon
Aztec Forgotten Gods
Skul - The Hero Slayer
Art of Rally
KeyWe
Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective
Weaving Tides
The House of the Dead: Remake
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
Beasts of Maravilla Island
Oxenfree II Lost Signals
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Nintendo dropped Pac-Man 99 last week, to the surprise and delight of Patrick and Mark. Plus, official details are beginning to emerge for E3 2021, the guys try to decode recent comments from Nintendo's President, and more.
The guys also talk about:
SaGa Frontier Remastered
Sonic Colors
Ring Fit Adventure
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It's Kid Icarus Month! Patrick and Mark get this Angel Land party started with 1987's Kid Icarus for the Nintendo Entertainment System (and its 2012 3DS remake).
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April 8 - Kid Icarus
April 15 - Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
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Patrick and Mark hurl themselves into the void of space rather than face the truth that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been delayed once again. Plus, a listener's email prompts thoughtful discussion on rumors of a Switch revision, a fan-made Metroid Prime de-make is revealed, and more.
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Fire Emblem Fates
Super Mario 3D World
Knockout City
Metroid Prime 4
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Greg Smith to celebrate April Fools' Day and their favorite Nintendo idiots.
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This week, Patrick and Mark spend a surprising amount of time discussing the latest trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Plus, Mario's 35 Anniversary Celebrations ends, a listener provides tips for enjoying Xenoblade Chronicles, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Fire Emblem Fates
Super Mario 3D World
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Super Mario Bros 35
Monster Hunter Rise
Kirby 64 The Crystal Shards
Katana Zero
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With the Mario 35th Anniversary Celebration coming to a close, Patrick and Mark share some hopes and predictions for what the next Mario platformer has in store.
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Patrick and Mark join in the shouts of "We Are Mario!" as Super Nintendo World officially opens at Universal Studios Japan. Plus, a new Pikmin mobile game from the developers of Pokemon Go, Sony acquires EVO, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Fire Emblem Fates
Super Mario 3D World
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Hypnospace Outlaw
Kid Icarus Uprising
EVO Online 2021
Mario 35
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With so many games in Nintendo's storied franchises, Patrick and Mark try to find the best entry points for players who are just getting started.
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Patrick and Mark use their extendable arms for some socially distanced hugs in the wake of the ARMS graphic novel’s cancellation. Plus, a Square Enix stream announced, February console sales, and more.
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Space Otter Charlie
Super Mario 3D World
Fire Emblem Fates
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder’s Revenge
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Matt Acevedo to pitch games and franchises that deserve the Pokemon Snap treatment.
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There are yet more reports of an upgraded Switch on the way soon, and Patrick and Mark try to figure out how it fits into Nintendo's plans. Plus, Pyra/Mythra in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Zelda's 35th anniversary, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Gnosia
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Tetris 99
Super Mario 3D World
Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin
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In anticipiation of the WandaVision finale, Patrick and Mark pitch a collection of TV shows starring Nintendo characters.
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Last week's Pokemon Presents revealed a trio of new Pokemon games: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl for 2021 and Pokemon Legends: Arceus for early 2022. Are Patrick and Mark ready to fill their Pokedex? Plus, an unused TV output feature discovered in Nintendo DS Lite hardware, an E3 2021 update, and more.
The guys also talk about:
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Blizzard Arcade Collection
Lost Vikings
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
Tetris 99
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To help Patrick out of his gaming rut, Patrick and Mark run down all of Nintendo's first party games on Switch to figure out which games deserve a second look.
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A playable build of Rare's long-lost Nintendo 64 game Dinosaur Planet (which would eventually become Star Fox Adventures on the GameCube) has been discovered, and Patrick and Mark celebrate the appearance of Fox McCloud with a sword. Plus, Patrick's been playing SNK vs Capcom Match of the Millenium, announcements from BlizzConline, and more.
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Holy cow! A new Nintendo Direct! Patrick and Mark discuss all of the announcements from the jam-packed showcase.
Featured games:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Outer Wilds
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and The Girl Who Stands Behind
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Legend of Mana
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Mario Golf Super Rush
Tales from The Borderlands
Capcom Arcade Stadium
Stubs the Zombie: Rebel without a Pulse
No More Heroes 3
Neon White
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Miitopia
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Project Triangle Strategy
Star Wars Hunters
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Hades
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Nintendo is offering a new concierge service to help users get the most out of their Nintendo Switch experience, and Patrick and Mark try to figure out who it's for. Plus, the guys talk about Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, a Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE giveaway, and more.
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Patrick and Mark commemorate the 433rd episode of the show with an entire episode dedicated 4'33" topics suggested by you! Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions, and to everyone for listening.
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With word that E3 2021 might be going virtual, Patrick and Mark wonder if there's still a need for the venerable industry conference. Plus, a new Nintendo documentary, a GoldenEye 007 remake that wasn't, and more.
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It's been 2 years since Nintendo announced that Metroid Prime 4 was being rebooted, and Patrick and Mark celebrate the occassion by discussing the things they want to see (and some things they don't) in the next Metroid game.
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It's the party that happens every 3 months — Nintendo has released their latest quarterly financial results, and Patrick and Mark are ready to boogie down. Plus, Patrick's been playing Cyber Shadow, solving the mystery of EA and Nintendo's 3rd collaboration, and more.
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Patrick and Mark go into overtime with part 2 of their ABC's of Nintendo sports.
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More details about LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga are revealed, and Patrick and Mark are ready for the jump to lightspeed. Plus, an early beta build of Ocarina of Time, a Celeste sequel (of sorts), and more.
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This week, it's part 1 of Patrick and Mark celebrating the ABC's of the wide world of Nintendo sports.
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Patrick and Mark prepare for a trip to Lake Lapcat as Nintendo reveals full details of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Plus, New Pokemon Snap and other Pokemon rumors, Super Nintendo World delayed, and more.
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Final Fantasy III
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Patrick and Mark cast The Lord of the Ring films with Nintendo characters.
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Patrick and Mark level up and discuss Nintendo's recently announced acquisition of Luigi's Mansion 3 developer Next Level Games. Plus, that time Microsoft wanted to buy Nintendo, trying to figure out the deal with Lucasfilm Games, and more.
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Patrick and Mark discuss Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble after playing it for the first time on the SNES Switch Online.
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Patrick and Mark catch up on all of the news they missed during their mini hiatus. Plus, their Nintendo Year in Review emails, a wild revelation about the NPCs in Breath of the Wild, and more.
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DSiWare
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Kirby
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Patrick and Mark once again summon a coven of Psychic type Pokémon (plus some listener emails) to help them predict Nintendo's 2021.
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Colin J. Morris to help them make sense of Mortal Kombat's 1995 film adaptation. Happy Holidays from NCS!
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Nintendo's December Indie World Showcase makes it clear that when you're in outer space, you can't trust anyone. Patrick and Mark try not to act sus while discussing all of the announcements.
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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
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Patrick and Mark look to the heavens as Nintendo reveals the next fighter coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII. Plus, more announcements from The Game Awards, new games for SNES and NES Switch Online, and more.
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Hades
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Ghosts n’ Goblins Resurrection
Capcom Arcade Stadium
Donkey Kong Country 3 Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble
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It's the biggest night in gaming! Patrick and Mark hand out awards to nominees across the Nintendo universe. Who will walk away with a prestigious Cartridge Award? Categories include: “Best Hat on a Nintendo Character,” “Best Strategy Game or RPG to Give Up After 10 Hours,” and more.
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LEGO celebrates 25 years of video games by edging in on Patrick and Mark's podcast turf. Plus, their impressions of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity so far, favorite cookies of the United States, and more.
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Tetris 99
Yoku's Island Express
Persona 5 Strikers
Fortnite
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Inspired by the conceit of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Patrick and Mark come up with potential games in other Nintendo franchises they'd like to see use time travel.
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Super Nintendo World is opening soon at Universal Studios Japan, and Patrick and Mark pray for the day they can make a pilgrimage. Plus, Animal Crossing's Turkey Day event, a tease for Pokemon's 25th Anniversary, and more.
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Patrick and Mark each share the things they're thankful for from Nintendo this year. Happy Turkey Day from NCS!
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A new The World Ends With You game is revealed, and Patrick and Mark quickly figure out that, despite the name, it's not a crossover with The Matrix. Plus, the Animal Crossing holiday update, Nintendo sends a cease & desist to an online Smash Bros tournament, and more.
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Game & Watch Super Mario Bros
Hades
Monster Hunter Stories 2
Donkey Kong 3
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With the holidays just around the corner, Patrick and Mark imagine Thanksgiving dinner scenarios from across the Nintendo universe.
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Patrick and Mark wonder if a game can really be "delayed" if it was never announced in the first place. Plus, Capcom is hit with a ransomware attack, Super Mario 3D All-Stars gains GameCube controller support, and more.
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With a new console generation upon them, Patrick and Mark look back at Nintendo's previous console generations and discuss the next gen features and advancements that left an impression on them.
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The Switch has outsold the NES, and Patrick and Mark speculate on how much higher it can go. Plus, an interview in the Washington Post with prolific Mario creators, questions about Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros., and more.
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Licensed games get a bad rap, but there's a lot to love! From Star Wars to Ninja Turtles to hyper-specific 90's mascot platformers, Patrick and Mark discuss some of their most memorable experiences with licensed games.
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Patrick and Mark discuss all of the announcements from the final Partner Showcase of the year. Plus, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Halloween Event, some listener emails, and more.
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Super Mario Picross
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Bravely Default II
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Control
No More Heroes III
Part Time UFO
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Mario Month concludes as Patrick and Mark and listeners share their fond (and occassionally not-so-fond) memories of Mario. Thanks to everyone who wrote in!
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The original Fire Emblem is being released outside of Japan for the first time, and with a collector's edition that Patrick and Mark are going all Tex Avery wolf over. Plus, Luigi is a playable character in Super Mario 35 (maybe), a moment to talk about the lastest Smash Bros patch, and more.
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Super Mario Picross
Yoku's Island Express
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memories
Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Game & Watch
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Patrick and Mark continue their Mario Month celebration with New Super Mario Bros 2 — a Mario game they've never played before!
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Is producer Tetsuya Nomura teasing a new Kingdom Hearts game for Switch, or is he just being polite? Patrick and Mark find it so hard to tell! Plus, a listener writes in to evangelize Yoku's Island Express, Phil Spencer on Microsoft's relationship with Nintendo, and more.
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You can't celebrate Mario Month without discussing the myriad of Mario spin-off games, and Patrick and Mark can't have a discussion of Mario spin-off games without definitively determining which is the greatest spin-off of all time!
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Nintendo hosted a Treehouse Live stream giving us another look at Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and Patrick and Mark are freaking out. Plus, Nintendo Switch Online members can sample Overwatch for free, a ranking of the Universal Monsters, and more.
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Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario Bros 35
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Mortal Kombat 11
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Splatoon 2
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Mario Month continues as Patrick and Mark definitively rank the worlds of Super Mario 64.
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Minecraft is coming to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and Patrick and Mark pretend to know who Steve and Alex are. Plus, updates on the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield Crown Tundra DLC, Patrick's still mad about missing out on those Mario pins, and more.
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Hades
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Mario Month is in full swing! Patrick and Mark continue their celebration with the ABC's of Mario Part 2. Mario! Mario! Mario!
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons' fall update is coming soon, leaving Patrick and Mark to wonder where a "Czar of Halloween" ranks in the hierarchy of Halloween nobility. Plus, a surprise Kirby game, more praise for Hades, and more.
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Patrick and Mark kick off Mario Month a week early with the ABC's of Mario Part 1. And you can check out Mario at the Ice Capades here: https://youtu.be/Fuuhn2cfVUE
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Patrick and Mark have precious little time to screw around this week because there's so. much. news! 2 new Monster Hunter games for Switch, Microsoft's big acquisition, and, oh yeah, the guys have been playing a little game called Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
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Hades
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Final Fantasy XVI
Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruin
Disgaea 6
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Patrick and Mark have musou games on the the mind after the announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, so this week they're dreaming up other Nintendo franchises they'd like to see get the "Warriors" game treatment.
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Nintendo surprises with a Breath of the Wild prequel, and Patrick and Mark wonder how they ever lived without it. Plus, announcements from Ubisoft Forward, No More Heroes III is delayed, and more.
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Scott Pilgrim vs the World the Game Complete Edition
Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake
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In the run up to October's Mario Month, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the final Bowser battles from console Mario games.
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Patrick and Mark find there's still more to talk about with the Mario 35th Anniversary, and so they do! Plus, Sonic has an anniversary coming up too, leaked proposals for a GameCube successor, and more.
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Patrick and Mark are back for a bonus episode to break down all of the announcements from Nintendo's Mario 35th Anniversary Direct!
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Patrick and Mark sort games from the Legend of Zelda series into trilogies of their own making.
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There was no Nintendo Direct last week, but could Gamescom fill the void in Patrick and Mark's hearts? Plus, Patrick's impressions of the Netflix series "High Score", a LEGO designer sheds light on their collaboration with Nintendo, and more.
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A Short Hike
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Samurai Jack Battle through Time
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Lego Star Wars the Skywalker Saga
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Patrick and Mark were all geared up to talk Zelda trilogies when Nintendo shadow dropped another Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase. Rhythm games, Square Enix, and more!
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Are Patrick and Mark stuck in a time loop, or are there yet more new rumors of a Switch hardware revision? Plus, the Switch is officially on its way to Brazil, Pikmin 3 pre-order bonuses for our friends across the pond, and more.
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Paper Mario The Origami King
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time
A Short Hike
Takeshi & Hiroshi
Picross S
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This week Nintendo delivered a bumper crop of indie game news, and Patrick and Mark are making a feast of if. Cute games about death? Check. An extremely European card shark game? Check. An entrepenurial bear with a tuft of chest hair? Check! Check! Check!
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Rumors of a Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword port for Switch are back, and Patrick and Mark wonder how it might fit into Nintendo's 2020 plans. Plus, WB Montreal's new game, some talk about the proper size for a blueberry, and more.
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Summer Games Done Quick
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Part 2 of Patrick and Mark's celebration of Nintendo sci-fi from A-Z.
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Patrick and Mark survey a strange planet and discover the impending release of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch. Plus, Mark grooves to the beat of Just Dance 2020, a Capcom legend retires, and more.
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F-Zero GP Legend
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
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Part 1 of Patrick and Mark's celebration of Nintendo sci-fi from A-Z.
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Patrick and Mark have the final track from Weezer's debut album on repeat this week as they sink into the latest update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Plus, Moon, the retro "anti-RPG", is coming to Switch, a new doctor for Dr. Mario World, and more!
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This week, Patrick and Mark infuse other Nintendo franchises with the spirit of Paper Mario.
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The Nintendo leaks continue, and Patrick and Mark wish the company had some sort of heroic plumber who could stop more leaks from happening! Plus, additional impressions of Paper Mario: The Origami King, a new Kickstarter from the minds behind the Suikoden series, and more!
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To celebrate the many Toads of Paper Mario: The Origami King, Patrick and Mark definitively rank the greatest Toads of all time!
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Nintendo introduced a new type of Nintendo Direct showcasing 3rd party titles, and Patrick and Mark can't believe they have a whole new type of Direct to hype themselves up over. Plus, Mark's been playing Paper Mario: The Origami King, Patrick picked up Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, and more.
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Cadence of Hyrule Crypt of the Necrodancer
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The original Donkey Kong Country has made it to Nintendo Switch, and Patrick and Mark celebrate by definiteively ranking the worlds of this seminal classic.
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Even in a year without E3, Nintendo Treehouse Live lives and Patrick and Mark half pay attention to it. Plus, a new Nintendo-themed LEGO set leaks, Donkey Kong Country comes to the SNES Online, and more.
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Murder By Numbers
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On the one year anniversary of the release of Dr. Mario World (by accident), Patrick and Mark definitively rank the doctors of the Mushroom Kingdom to determine the true primary care physician.
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With comments from Nintendo's President that Nintendo Directs may not be around forever, Patrick and Mark speculate what that might mean for future reveals. Plus, Pokemon Go Fest 2020, EVO Online is cancelled, and more.
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By listener suggestion, Patrick and Mark take a look back at the Nintendo Switch reveal presentation from January 2017. Kimishima! A visit to the Squid Research Laboratory! The reveal of ARMS! Check out the presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/JsiRY521Nis
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Patrick and Mark are ready for a summer fling with Animal Crossing New Horizon's summer update. Plus, a new Pokemon MOBA, a suprise Bloodstained sequel, and more.
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Patrick and Mark conclude Retro E3 Month by looking back at NIntendo's E3 2011 presentation. Welcome to the world of Wii U! Check out the presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/p1JJPkd4Q28
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Patrick and Mark broadcast from their tastefully appointed apartments to discuss the reveal of Min Min from ARMS for Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Plus, a new Pokemon Snap, the reveal of a Kingdom Hearts spin-off for Switch, and more.
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Bring on the booth boys! Patrick and Mark continue their E3 retrospective with Nintendo's E3 2010 presentation. Skyward Sword! Nintendo 3DS revealed! An unsettling parade of booth babes! Check out the presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/CwtQ1QGs0bg
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With reports that AT&T is looking to sell Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, Patrick and Mark consider where the publisher stands today. Plus, a new Paper Mario trailer, news on Ubisoft's Gods & Monsters, and more.
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Splatoon 2
The Outer Worlds
Clubhouse Games 51 Worldwide Classics
The World Ends With You
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Patrick and Mark continue their celebration of E3's past with Nintendo's 2006 presentation. The Wii in all of its majesty! Lots of games that were never released! Disaster: Day of Crisis? Check out the presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nsg3ZWaw3ns
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This week, Mark started playing The Outer Worlds on Switch and Patrick finished Murder by Numbers. Plus, Kirk Scott leaves Nintendo, a lament for US pre-order bonuses, and more.
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There's no E3 this year, but Patrick and Mark are keeping the E3 spirit alive by looking back at Nintendo's E3 presentations of the past. First up, the guys revisit Nintendo's E3 from 2004. Reggie's first E3! Nintendo DS reveal! Twilight Princess! Check out the presentation on YouTube at https://youtu.be/59gY8iJ4DWw
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Sacré bleu! Amazon France has listed a number of new unannounced Switch games. Can Patrick and Mark puzzle out the mystery titles? Plus, Patrick's been playing Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, a banner year for the Pokemon Company, and more.
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Mario Kart 7
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan
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Patrick and Mark max out their Intelligence stat to help them definitively determine the greatest Nintendo RPG hero of all time.
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By command of Hideki Kamiya, Patrick and Mark are taking any concerns they had about the development of Bayonetta 3 and throwing them out the window. Plus, Nintendo's repair shops reopen, hints at the future of Xenoblade, and more.
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Lego Super Mario
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Mario and Luigi Bowser's Inside Story
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Patrick and Mark are ready to crown the greatest Nintendo RPG hero of all time, but first they have to choose a champion to represent each franchise. Who will be the ultimate hotty with a sword?
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Hail to the king, baby! Nintendo announced Paper Mario: The Origami King for Switch, and Patrick and Mark are ready to bow down to their new overlord. Plus, speculation on the rest of Nintendo's 2020, EVO goes online, and more.
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Patrick and Mark mashup beloved Nintendo games and genres to create new beloved games and genres.
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Nintendo closed the books on another fiscal year, and Patrick and Mark push up their glasses to report on all the news from the company's latest earnings call. Plus, concept art from cancelled Retro Studios projects, a major update to Mortal Kombat 11, and more.
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Nintendo has been on a hot streak recently, releasing surprise DLC updates for games like Super Mario Maker 2. One game left out of the fun has been Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This week, Patrick and Mark come up with tracks and racers they'd like to see added to the game.
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Patrick and Mark have their beach bods ready for Geoff Keighly's Summer Game Fest. Plus, rumors surround Nintendo's next Nintendo Direct, the origin of Friend Codes, and more.
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Jay and Silent Bob Mall Brawl
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The Mother Series
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Indivisible
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the conclusion of Retro Month with not one but four definitive rankings from the SNES classics The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, and Star Fox.
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A huge update arrives for Super Mario Maker 2. Dare Patrick and Mark tempt Phanto by picking up a cursed key? Plus, new visitors to Animal Crossing, a good reason to activate two-factor authentication for your Nintendo account, and more.
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Patrick and Mark strap into the cockpit for Week 4 of Retro Month and get ready to discuss the SNES classic Star Fox (aka Star Wing). Check out the original instruction manuals for all of this month's games at https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/en_us/index.html.
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With the new Switch firmware update Patrick and Mark are able to control who sees their Play Activity. Can their friendship take it? Plus, HAL Laboratory's 40th anniversary, the continuing saga of Cooking Mama, and more.
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Patrick and Mark reach the halfway mark of Retro Month as they discuss Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Check out the original instruction manuals for all of this month's games at https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/en_us/index.html.
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Patrick and Mark are in the holiday mood thanks to Animal Crossing's Bunny Day celebration and Hallmark's line of video game tree ornaments. Plus, more details about the Mario LEGO set, some weird rumors about Pokemon Yellow, and more.
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Retro Month continues as Patrick and Mark discuss Super Metroid. Check out the original instruction manuals for all of this month's games at https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/en_us/index.html
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This week, Patrick and Mark investigate the strange case of Cooking Mama: Cookstar. Plus, IGN announces Summer of Gaming, some Persona 5 Scramble news (kind of), and, hey, the guys talk about some Playstation games.
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Patrick and Mark kick off week 1 of Retro Month with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Check out the original instruction manuals for all of this month's games at https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/en_us/index.html and the Player's Guide for LttP at: https://archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_The_Legend_of_Zelda_A_Link_to_the_Past_1992/mode/2up
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Patrick and Mark break down all of the reveals from last week's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini. Plus, rumors of Nintendo's 2020 plans, more Animal Crossing talk, and more.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons has Patrick and Mark in the mood to get away from it all. This week the guys plan their dream Nintendo vacations.
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Patrick and Mark have been playing so much Animal Crossing! Plus, GDC announces a move to summer, Sakurai writes his 600th column for Famitsu, and more.
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It's an NCS two-parter! First, Patrick and Mark discuss this week's Indie World Showcase presentation. Then, a listener question prompts the guys to create plans for a perfect Nintendo year.
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LEGO and Nintendo team up for some fancy playsets...maybe too fancy for Patrick and Mark to wrap their heads around? Plus, E3 — like everything else — has been cancelled, RIng Fit Adventure shortages, and more.
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Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has a new job at GameStop, and Patrick and Mark speculate on what it could mean for the future of the company. Plus, the guys have been playing Murder by Numbers, listeners respond to last week's Zelda A-Z, and more.
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the Lengend of Zelda series from A-Z.
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the Switch's 3rd anniversary. Plus, Yacht Club Games holds a Direct of its own, PlatinumGames has more announcements to make, and more.
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Patrick and Mark cast four famous musicals with Animal Crossing villagers. It's the role they were born to play!
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Patrick and Mark dive into all of the news from last week's Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct. Plus, Nintendo's PAX East plans, Japan continues to get awesome exclusive merchandise, and more.
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Disney wants game studios to collaborate with them, so Patrick and Mark pitch some games they'd love Nintendo to make using Disney's characters.
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Patrick and Mark discuss the potential toll the Coronavirus could have on the video games industry this year. Plus, the Katana Zero DLC is looking huge, E3 is looking weird, and more.
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Love is in the air! Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Ryan Mogge to determine their perfect Nintendo Valentines.
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Atlus is polling fans to find out what games they want to see on Switch, and Patrick and Mark can already tell you the answer is "all of them". Plus, a listener email means good news for anyone hoping to buy Pocket Card Jockey and more corrections from previous weeks' news.
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In response to a listener question, Patrick and Mark discuss their favorite "hidden gems" on the Game Boy Advance, GameCube, and Nintendo DS.
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In addition to news about the Wonderful 101 coming to Switch by way of Kickstarter, Patrick and Mark also have 101 wonderful things to say about the newly revealed Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch special edition console. Plus, news from Nintendo's latest earnings report, details about Pokemon Home, and more.
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Using 2013's "The Year of Luigi" as their guidepost, Patrick and Mark definitvely determine what each year between 2009-2019 should be "The Year of..."
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It's a slow time for new releases, but Patrick and Mark have been playing a lot of games both old and new. Plus, a new Mortal Kombat collection gets rated for Switch, the origin of a classic Nintendo meme, and more.
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From Akira to Zero, Patrick and Mark definitively rank all of the Mii Fighter DLC available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (so far).
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Patrick and Mark are psyched for Byleth in Smash Bros! Plus, Patrick runs down the history of Fire Emblem in the Smash Bros games, Mark finally finished Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and there's even some non-Fire Emblem news to talk about (probably).
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Patrick and Mark discuss their favorite games of the last decade before definitively determining which one will be crowned the GGotD.
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Patrick and Mark roundup all the news from last week's surprise Pokemon Direct. Plus, more details on Super Nintendo World, Sony's decision to skip E3 again, and more.
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Patrick and Mark finally, once and for all, definitively rank the Koopas.
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Nintendo dropped a bomb on National Trivia Day, and Patrick and Mark can't stop talking about the implications. Plus, a new Splatoon 2 update, the future of AR, and more.
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Patrick and Mark summon a coven of Psychic type Pokemon to help them predict Nintendo's 2020.
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As 2019 comes to an end, Patrick and Mark look back on all of the games they played this year.
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Patrick and Mark, the notoriously grumpy hosts of Nintendo Cartridge Society, are visited by 3 ghosts in this very special holiday episode. Can NCS be saved? Featuring special guests Ryan Middledorf, Rachel Chapman, and Matt Acevedo.
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This week, Patrick and Mark are feeling extra cozy as they discuss their favorite snow, ice, and winter levels in Nintendo games.
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Patrick and Mark run down all of the announcements from last week's Indie World Showcase and Game Awards. Plus, Shovel Knight's final expansion, white elephant gift exchanges, and more!
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The finale to our Best Nintendo Music Tournament. Patrick and Mark and special guest Greg Smith definitively determine which of the 8 conference champions will be crowned the greatest of all time!
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Patrick and Mark celebrate Donkey Kong 64's 20th anniversary with a surprising tale from its development. Plus, Switch has officially released in China, Mark poorly describes his Pokemon party, and more!
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The Best Nintendo Music Tournament continues! This week, Patrick and Mark and special guest Greg Smith pit more of your nominations against each other in the Zelda, 16-bit, 3rd Party, and Remix conferences.
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Patrick and Mark slither through the sky with excitement for a new Super Mario Maker 2 update. Plus, new Metroid rumors, the guys continue to play Dragon Quest and Pokemon, and more.
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Patrick and Mark and special guest Greg Smith begin the process of definitively determining the best piece of Nintendo music ever.
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Another year, another Game Awards, and another million dollar bet between Patrick and Mark about what Nintendo’s TGA announcements might be. Plus, an interview with Miyamoto discussing his ambitions for Mario, some new release dates for upcoming games, and more.
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In celebration of Donkey Kong Country's 25th anniversary, Patrick and Mark definitively determine the 5 best Donkey Kong games of all time.
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Patrick and Mark share their thoughts about the opening hours of Pokemon Sword and Shield. Plus, it’s a real grab bag of news this week with updates on Shovel Knight, Samurai Shodown, and more.
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In the throes of Star Wars mania, Patrick and Mark cast the Star Wars films with Nintendo characters. Spoiler alert: it's really hard to cast Qui-Gon Jinn.
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In celebration of Luigi's Mansion 3 (and, of course, Gooigi), Patrick and Mark and returning special guest Christian Humes share their favorite co-op gaming experiences.
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Nintendo promises more 3DS franchises on Switch, which has Patrick and Mark wondering what they could be. Plus, a Smash Direct arrives this week, a new Wii game is released, and more!
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Emily Rose Jacobson to talk about spooky levels in Nintendo games. Happy Halloween!
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Patrick and Mark are excited to check in to Suda51 and Swery’s Hotel Barcelona — if it even exists! Plus, yet more Pokémon news, Mega Man comes to Dragalia Lost, and more. Play Casey's Mario Maker 2 level with N7F-MXR-L1G.
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Patrick and Mark are back in fighting form and ready to catch up on all the week’s news!
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Patrick is sick (like, seriously sick) so NCS is taking the day off. See you Thursday!
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Spoilers ahead! Patrick and Mark discuss all the shocking developments in the first half of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Then, the guys rate each of the character "glow-up" makeovers to determine who's most improved.
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There’s a mountain of news and new releases this week, and Patrick and Mark are determined to scale it all! Fortnite throws itself into a black hole, Little Town Hero, Patrick’s been playing Dragon Quest XI S, and so much more.
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With Luigi’s Mansion 3 coming soon, Patrick and Mark discuss other Nintendo characters who deserve their own games.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield is coming out next month, and Patrick and Mark are excited to learn more details about the game. Plus, Mario and Luigi RPG developer AlphaDream declares bankruptcy, a major update for Super Mario Maker 2, and more.
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It’s the beginning of fall, and Patrick and Mark are feeling cozy as they talk about their favorite autumnal games.
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Patrick and Mark listen to some of the work in progress music tracks from the Link’s Awakening remake. Plus, a new Brain Age game for Japan and a new Pokemon anime.
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the release of Dragon Quest XI on Switch by drafting their ideal RPG parties filled with Nintendo (and Nintendo-adjacent) characters.
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Patrick and Mark are delighted by the newest Pokemon revealed for Pokemon Sword (sorry, Shield). Plus, they answer listener questions about Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and there are so many games to talk about in New Releases. @BorlandCorp's Super Mario Maker 2 Link's Awakening level: 089-C7G-L1G.
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Matt Acevedo to definitively rank the Zelda overworlds.
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Patrick and Mark smile awkwardly and over enunciate as they extol the virtue of a high fiber diet and daily exercise with Ring Fit Adventure.
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In celebration of Astral Chain’s cop characters, Patrick and Mark have a good old fashioned job swap and determine which Nintendo characters could successfully switch roles.
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Patrick and Mark are still in a post-Direct mania as they gawk at the newly revealed gold Shovel Knight amiibo. Plus, Nintendo teases a mysterious new peripheral, and speculation on what the Fire Emblem expansion pass might include. SMM2 levels featured on the show: Edward’s low gravity level is HP5-HSG-GVF and Jared’s raccoon level is P4K-GK6-PBG.
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Patrick and Mark discuss all of the surprises and announcements from Nintendo’s September Direct.
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Patrick and Mark roundup all of the Nintendo-related news out of PAX West 2019. Check out Teegan's SMM2 level at QWX-LNJ-8VF.
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Patrick and Mark definitively rank Nintendo’s greatest villains.
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Mario and Sonic are getting retro sprites in their latest team up, and Patrick and Mark try to figure out why Mario is 8-bit but Sonic is 16-bit. Plus, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is coming soon, and the Terminator is suddenly in everything.
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Patrick and Mark run down all of the announcements and surprises from this week's Indie World Showcase.
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A patent has appeared for Switch-compatible SNES controllers, and Patrick and Mark are very ready for whatever that means! Plus, thanks to a generous listener Mark’s been playing Hollow Knight. Wolfaroo's Three Bosses level is 78Y-6H4-KBG and Pete's Free Solo level is PT1-76N-3SG.
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In response to an epic email from a longtime listener, Patrick and Mark discuss the future of Pokemon, Zelda clones, third party controllers, gaming backlogs, and more! We love emails: nintendocartridgesociety “at” gmail.com.
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Patrick and Mark are transformed into adorable Dickensian orphans as they discuss the new Galarian Pokemon forms. Plus, more Fire Emblem: Three Houses talk, Mark returns to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and the origins of Neapolitan ice cream.
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Patrick and Mark slap some googly eyes on inanimate objects as they definitively rank Rare’s N64 characters.
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Patrick and Mark talk about their experiences playing Fire Emblem: Three Houses and who they think will enjoy the game. Plus, The Outer Worlds is coming to Switch, details about Smash Bros Ultimate version 4.0, and more.
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Patrick and Mark are joined by returning special guest Ryan Mogge to definitively sort fictional characters into the 3 houses of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
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Patrick and Mark discuss the latest major Super Smash Bros Ulimate update. Plus, Patrick’s been playing Fire Emblem Three Houses, and the guys have a real prize for the Donkey Kong 3 high score challenge. Play Isaac's level at GVP-GR6-31H and Jonathan's levels at 4RV-S12-KLF (the spin jump one) or JV0-83F-84G (the technical one, with shell jumps).
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Patrick and Mark pick the 4 best playable characters in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. Excelsior!
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Patrick and Mark are feeling 2 fast and 2 furious about the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift issues. Plus, listener Mario Maker 2 levels, and some good gaming deals for living off the grid. Find Stefan's leves at 0GT-DXN-GPG and Turner's levels at 4B8-376-DLG.
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With the final Splatfest looming, writer, director, and dog owner Casey Gullickson joins Patrick and Mark to help definitively determine the right answers to all of Splatoon 2’s Splatfests.
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Patrick and Mark enjoy all of the taste of the Nintendo Switch with only half the calories as Nintendo reveals the Nintendo Switch Lite. Plus, listener emails kick off a new Super Mario Maker 2 level sharing program. Casey's Big Goomba level: W2H-MMV-NHF and Patrick's Super Mario Bros. 2 level is L59-8VV-SJF.
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guest Christian Humes to definitively determine the greatest Mario power-up of all time!
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This week, Patrick and Mark are no longer best friends with Dynamaxing in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Their new best friend is Gigantimaxing. Plus, leaks surrounding the upcoming Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios, and why we’re never getting another Pokemon Snap.
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This 4th of July, Patrick and Mark celebrate America’s independence by talking about their favorite Nintendo dependents.
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Nintendo is pulling out all the stops in anticipation of Splatoon 2’s final Splatfest, and Patrick and Mark are determined to get into the fray. Plus, the guys are playing Super Mario Maker 2 and are risking their lives by revealing startling Link to the Past secrets.
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Patrick and Mark go back in time for a low stakes time heist, and to discuss their favorite Nintendo games from 5, 10, 20, and 30 years ago.
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Patrick and Mark ponder the future of the Sonic Forces borrowing program after Sega promises a new Sonic game in 2021. Plus, new details about Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and questions around the release date for Luigi's Mansion 3.
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With Animal Crossing's Mr. Resetti losing his job thanks to New Horizon's auto-save feature, Patrick and Mark discuss what other Nintendo characters deserve pink slips.
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Patrick and Mark catch up with all the news they missed during E3 2019. Plus, the guys ponder their fates as tragic romantic heroines.
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Patrick and Mark give their impressions from the show floor of E3 2019; including Pokemon Sword and Shield, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Link’s Awakwening, and Final Fantasy VII Remake.
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Patrick and Mark fill up your alien gut bucket with all the news from Nintendo's E3 2019 presentation.
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It’s a Nintendo Direct sandwich, and Patrick and Mark are bringing the mayo, first by recapping the Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct, and then by predicting next week's E3 Direct. Yee haw!
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Patrick and Mark are sleeping with one eye open as they take in the news from last week’s Pokemon Business Strategy Announcement. Plus, Spawn is gonna be in Mortal Kombat, but don‘t count on a Marvel character being in Smash Bros anytime soon.
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Patrick and Mark count down their favorite moments from the Resident Evil series.
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This week Patrick introduces Mark to a vast web of conspiracy theories about the Sonic the Hedgehog movie delay. Plus, Patrick discovers Picross and Mark plays Resident Evil 4... again...
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Patrick and Mark do the mash — they do the Monster Mash — as they definitively rank the games in the Castlevania Anniversary Collection.
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Last week’s Super Mario Maker 2 Direct made believers out of Patrick and Mark. Plus, we’re wishing you and yours and happy Resident Evil Day!
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Patrick and Mark are joined by special guests Rachel Chapman and Clare Loughran from the Inside the Disney Vault podcast to review Detective Pikachu. Spoiler alert!
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Patrick and Mark thought they had said everything there was to say about Tetris 99, but then Nintendo dropped surprise DLC for the game! Plus, Nintendo’s E3 2019 plans, a new Pokemon mobile game on the way, and more.
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Patrick and Mark celebrate the 250th episode of the show by answering your listener questions.
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The Sonic the Hedghog movie has a trailer, and Patrick and Mark talk about why nobody likes it. Plus, Mark is unsure about some developments in Steins; Gate Elite, the Final Fantasy connection to the Animatrix, and more.
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The Switch is over 2 years old and the deluge of games never stops! To celebrate the system's ever-expanding library, Patrick and Mark discuss their favorite Switch games not developed by Nintendo.
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Persona 5S has been revealed...and it’s a musou game? Plus, Patrick and Mark have been playing BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!, and all the news from Nintendo’s Investor Meeting. People drink other kinds of milk now!
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A wise man once said, “The greatest teacher, failure is.” That wise man was Yoda! Patrick and Mark heed the advice of their favorite Jedi Master as they try to conquer two new Switch releases, Cuphead and Katana Zero.
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Nintendo surprise-dropped the 3.0 update for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and Patrick and Mark are excited to take Joker for a spin. Plus, Reggie’s still got some tricks up his sleeve, and the Game Boy turns 30.
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Patrick and Mark jack into the matrix and enter the digital world of Labo VR.
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This week, Reggie Fils-Aime officially retires from Nintendo, and Patrick and Mark waste no time in pledging loyalty to their new Bowser overlord. Plus, a potential new game mode in Smash Bros Ultimate, and a potential new LEGO Star Wars game.
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At long last, Patrick and Mark can talk about Final Fantasy VII on their Nintendo podcast! This week the guys definitively rank the playable characters in this JRPG classic.
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“Leaks” from Best Buy have Patrick and Mark wondering what Link to the Past-related thing could possibly be coming to Switch. Plus, what of Criterion’s F-Zero game? And things that make you go “ahhhhh...”
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This week, Patrick and Mark discuss the latest Yoshi game — Yoshi’s Crafted World.
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Patrick and Mark talk about just about many Switches they're willing to buy rumors of, not one, but two hardware revisions coming this year. Plus, Mario & Sonic go back to the Olympics for the first time since the last time and Yacht Clubs' new game sure looks a lot like The Messenger.
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At the end of Weird Retro Sequel month, Patrick and Mark take one of the most obtuse NES classics for a spin: Castlevania 2. This game has three different endings and the guys can’t agree on which one actually constitutes the “good” ending. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
Patrick is joined by Michael DeLaney (Retcon Punch) to review last week’s Nindie Direct. Some patterns emerge: post-apocalypse, cartoon-y art styles, everything is a weapon, dogs in danger, and mutants… lots of mutants. Plus, Patrick and DeLaney are both initially excited by a game called “The Red Lantern” before realizing it has nothing to do with the comic book characters of the same name, before getting excited about what the game actually is. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
Patrick loves StarTropics. Loves it. But how’s the super-late-era NES sequel to a hyper-Americana Zelda-like hold up to that legacy? Patrick and Mark play most of the way through this goofy time travel adventure to find out! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
Patrick is joined by Kelly Nugent (Teen Creeps, Same Day Shipping) to speculate on what new games Gearbox and Yacht Club Games are going to announce at PAX East. Plus, a harsh review of the theme song for Fire Emblem Three Houses! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
Patrick and Mark dig into the Game Boy Classic: Super Mario Land 2. Why does Mario have a castle? Why is there a Wario? What do coins do in Mario games? Find out by playing and listening along! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
Patrick is joined by Greg Smith (DopeTown 3000) to raise questions about the Nintendo Labo VR set, to get excited about that cool new Mortal Kombat 11 story trailer, and to kindly ask Masahiro Sakurai to take better care of himself. Plus, Nintendo wants their mobile games to make less money? Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
Patrick and Mark aren’t sure they understand the story behind Zelda II, and honestly, without Patrick playing this game backwards and forwards as kid, they’d be pretty much lost here. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
Patrick is joined by Matt Acevedo (Ultimate Fictional Character Podcast) to talk about which of these new starter Pokemon is the most adorable (hint: it’s either the saddest one, or the happiest one). Plus, Delta Rune doesn’t let you choose and Pauline is coming to Mario Tennis Aces! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
With the reveal of a Link’s Awakening remake coming to Switch later this year, Patrick and Mark discuss the other Game Boy games they think deserve similar treatment. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
It’s the end of an era as Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime announces his retirement, and Patrick and Mark share fond memories of his tenure. Plus, rumors that Microsoft might be publishing some of their games on Switch, and bringing Game Pass with them! Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
Nintendo did a full-on blow-out presentation of their forthcoming mobile RPG Dragalia Lost, and Patrick and Mark do. not. care. Plus, a Mario + Rabbids sales milestone and a bunch of new stuff coming to Shovel Knight Treasure Trove. Friend us on Switch: Patrick is SW-1401-2882-4137 and Mark is SW-8112-0583-0050.
With persistent rumors of a new Super Smash Bros. in the works for Switch, Patrick and Mark dream up rosters of entirely new fighters for the hypothetical game. Diving into Nintendo (and, controversially, third party) history, the guys each draft 15 never-before-seen-in-Smash fighters. No Mario! No Link! No Princess Peach! So who’s gonna get called up to the big times, and who will languish on the bench?
Your Nintendo news for the week of 9/26/17! Patrick and Mark discuss their playthroughs of Metroid: Samus Returns and Thimbleweed Park, and how the Metroid amiibo lives up to their expectations. Then it’s on the news, with Fire Emblem Warriors DLC, a heartwarming follow-up to NES Golf on Switch, and more!
Metroid: Samus Returns is here, and it’s an exciting time to be a Metroid fan. Patrick and Mark discuss the remake’s commitment to white-knuckle action and harrowing isolation. Plus, some speculation on what this means for the future of the franchise, and if any other Metroid titles deserve the “Returns” treatment.
Your Nintendo news for the week of 9/19/17! Patrick and Mark prepare to meet their DOOM—in video game form, that is. Plus, the Project Octopath Traveler demo, indies thriving on the Switch, the return of the NES Classic, and more!
On the eve of Metroid: Samus Returns’ release on the 3DS, Patrick and Mark break down the sights, sounds, and themes of the Metroid series as they discuss what it is that really makes a Metroid game a Metroid game.
Your Nintendo news for the week of 9/12/17! L.A. Noire, the 2011 Rockstar classic (???) is coming to Switch, and Patrick and Mark regret to inform you there's nothing you can do about it. Plus, rumors of a Nintendo achievement system, the death of indies on the 3DS eShop, and more!
Halfway between being tactical and just blindly charging in, Patrick and Mark review the new Ubisoft game for the Switch: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. The guys get over their Rabbid baggage to find the goofy, goofy heart of this game.
Your Nintendo news for the week of 9/5/17! Last week’s Nindie Showcase gives Patrick and Mark a lot to talk about, including Switch become the new (successful) Vita. Plus, Mario loses a job, Street Fighter II burns your Super Nintendo, and an official NCS shaming of a GameStop executive!
Now that the dust has long settled on the NES Classic Edition, Patrick and Mark return to the console to review it through hype-free lenses. They discover the personality of Punch-Out!!, the beauty of Final Fantasy, the mixed pleasures of Double Dragon II, and more as they try to figure out if these Classic Editions are worth the trouble.
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/29/17! Patrick and Mark hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men. It is the music of a people who will not stand for missing out on another Nintendo product again! Also, news from Gamescom, Final Fantasy XV heading to Switch (in one form or another), and more!
This week, Patrick and Mark come down with a case of mania… SONIC MANIA! The guys dig into this retro love letter to Sonic’s storied past and discuss the jazzy highs, the frustrating lows, and one godawful save system. Plus, what other series could use the Mania treatment?
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/22/17! This week is a boon for fans of retro games and Patrick and Mark are here to fill you in! Old (and new) Pokemon games are revealed, rumors of the Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 on 3DS, and a rewind feature on the SNES Classic Edition. Plus, what they’ve been playing, this week’s new releases, and more!
Patrick and Mark have never understood Sonic the Hedgehog, but with this week’s release of Sonic Mania they’re determined to figure it out! With the help of comedian and Sonic superfan Rian Kountzhouse, the guys briefly re-ignite the console wars, needlessly pitting Sonic against Mario. Is there room enough in their hearts for Sega’s blue blur?
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/15/17! Nintendo’s strange eShop release schedule strikes again as both Severed and the Rayman Legends Demo appear out of nowhere! Plus, chances are you’ll be able to find a Switch at GameStop this week, surprise new 3DS hardware, and the return of the Nintendo World Championships!
This week, Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian and podcaster Kelly Nugent (Teen Creeps, Hellmouthy) to discuss the 1998 Nintendo 64 classic: Yoshi’s Story. They talk about sincerity in cuteness, determining your own difficulty level, and how the game holds up almost 20 years later.
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/8/17! Patrick and Mark admit defeat! Okay, so Splatfest didn’t exactly go their way, but at least there’s a lot of not new Dragon Quest news to tide them over. Plus, the guys admit that it’s probably time to pick up Resident Evil Revelations 1 & 2… y’know, when it comes to Switch, and more!
Rumors abound that Nintendo is preparing an N64 Classic Edition for 2018, and that means it's time for Patrick and Mark to place another $1 million bet. What games will it include? How will it handle rumble packs? And, really, should it even exist at all?
Your Nintendo news for the week of 8/1/17! There may be kind of a drought of new releases this week, but that just gives Patrick and Mark another opportunity to talk about Splatoon 2. Plus, new 2DS bundles (...err… 2DS bundles that are new), and no one can pronounce “exploitative.”
Splatoon 2 is finally here, and Patrick and Mark are trying to stay fresh… or whatever it is this time ‘round. From Turf War to Salmon Rush, and all the fat, fluffy cats in between, the guys break down Nintendo’s new online shooter.
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Your Nintendo news of the week of 7/25/17! Pokemon Go Festival evolves from Festival to Disaster, and the guys are there to walk you through it. Plus, rumors of a Nintendo 64 Classic Edition, details on Metroid: Samus Returns amiibo functionality, and more!
This week, Patrick and Mark are inspired by the sound of Splatoon 2! They trace the evolution of Nintendo’s music, from its humble 8-bit roots to modern eclectic soundscape of electronica-pop-punk, symphonic epics, and dixie-land toe-tappers.
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Your Nintendo news for the week of 7/18/17! Patrick and Mark are finally excited about VR...because it's Mario Kart. Plus, they discuss the Splatoon 2’s pre-release Splatfest, Nintendo’s Quality of Life initiative, why Kingdom Hearts 3 should come to the Switch (even if they just don't get it), and so much more!
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Your Nintendo news for the week of 7/11/17! Patrick and Mark dive deep into last week’s Splatoon 2 Direct and the ensuing (one-sided) Pearl vs Marina debate. Plus, four new SNES games in the year of our lord 2017, more teases from Platinum Games, new Switch game announcements, and more!
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This week, Patrick and Mark discuss The Master Trials, the first Breath of the Wild DLC pack. From getting their butts kicked in the Trial of the Sword to getting their butts kicked in Master Mode, and all the butts in-between.
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Your Nintendo news for the week of 7/4/17! Patrick and Mark sort through a handful of new Switch rumors - including Dragon Quest XI, Bayonetta and a Steep delay. Plus, the guys discuss Nintendo's fledgling online infrastructure, the difference between the Japanese and US game markets, and why investors shouldn’t be allowed to ask questions at shareholder meetings.
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This week, Patrick and Mark delve into the games of one of their favorite third-party developers: Capcom! Hey, why *do* they like Capcom so much? And what makes a Joe “Viewtiful” anyway?
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It’s all the news that’s fit to print! Patrick and Mark try out a new format, so this one’s all about what's new in Nintendo this week. Yes, that includes the surprise announcement of the Super NES Classic Edition (and yes, also light patch notes for ARMS).
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They did it! Patrick and Mark rolled credits on Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, and come away from it with a more positive view on the game. Plus, a bunch of convoluted theories: one about the Kong family tree (maybe “Donkey Kong” is a title; like Cesar), and another about this series being a stealth alt-right propaganda game (Kong KLAN? Dixie? OPEN YOUR EYES).
E3 2017 is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace. First, though - the elephant in the room: why aren’t the guys playing ARMS (7:40)? Plus, there’s still some news, leading them to discuss how the 3DS will outlive us all (16:40). Finally, with Metroid back in the zeitgeist, it’s time for another definitive ranking, this time of the mainline Metroid games (45:58).
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Hold on to your butts: Nintendo brought the goods to E3 2017 and Patrick and Mark’s bodies are oh so ready. Pokemon confirmed for Switch! Two Metroid games! Champion Amiibo! It was a stacked presentation and an awesome year for Nintendo at E3. This episode is brought to you by MackWeldon.com. Enter promo code NINTENDO for 20% off.
THEY’RE NOT LOVING THIS GAME. Patrick drops his bombshell theory: Donkey Kong Country 2 is a stealth sequel Battletoads. A compelling theory with very little evidence! It’s tough, but your hosts eventually memorize their way through the next two worlds - but still hate the beehive levels.
E3 is next week, which means it’s time for Patrick and Mark to lay down their traditional $1 million bet and definitively predict Nintendo’s presentation with 99% accuracy (45:25). But first, they talk about what to expect from Tuesday’s Pokemon Direct (6:50) and Nintendo’s online service (17:05).
Patrick and Mark kick off the week’s news with the worst kept secret in video games: Mario + Rabbits Kingdom Battle (6:40). Then it’s a fighting game / don’t-call-it-a-fighting-game extravaganza as your hosts bemoan Switch’s Ultra Street Fighter II (43:30) before getting a handle on the ARMS Global Testpunch (56:00).
Patrick and Mark punch their way through the recent ARMS Direct, and in so doing have to redefine “waifu.” Everyone’s going nuts for Twintelle! Plus there’s a new Fire Emblem game out (yes: again; no: it’s not on Switch) - is it a welcome throwback or a creaky antique? This episode is brought to you by MackWeldon.com. Enter promo code NINTENDO for 20% off.
Patrick and Mark have soured on the experience! Your hosts lament the challenge DKC2 insists on presenting in every level. Plus, no one knows how to use coins or farm for lives. That’s okay: a helpful angler fish uses his bioluminescent powers for good and helps these monkeys find their monkey friend!
Patrick and Mark have both defeated Ganon in Breath of the Wild, and you know what that means: time to definitively rank all of the Legend of Zelda console games! Which ones rule and which ones drool? Plus, Nintendo’s E3 plans, Mark freestyle raps new Switch announcements, and rumors of Zelda on mobile. This episode is brought to you by MackWeldon.com. Visit MackWeldon.com and enter promo code NINTENDO to receive 20% off your order.
This week Patrick and Mark shine a spotlight on one of Nintendo’s lesser known development partners: Good-Feel, makers of Wario Land: Shake It!, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, and Yoshi’s Woolly World. Plus, Retro rumors, Fire Emblem DLC, and a Reader Listener question has them debating what is (and isn't) Mario canon.
Patrick and Mark are fussin’ about names and stressin’ about collectables as they begin their discussion of Donkey Kong Country 2 in earnest. So far, it’s fun, but your hosts are already worried about difficulty… Plus probably too many comparisons to the original DKC!
Patrick and Mark get into gear and auto-accelerate into a discussion of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Plus, new 2DS hardware? Puyo Puyo Tetris?? A room full of sweaty football players??? Finally, a Listener Reader™ question prompts a discussion on the hardware benefits of a hypothetical Nintendo 64 Classic.
This week, Patrick and Mark are joined by Emmy nominated writer, actor, comedian, and gamer Heather Anne Campbell for a free-wheeling discussion of all things Nintendo. Plus, rumors of an SNES Classic Edition, a limited time Mario Kart 8 Deluxe promotion at Target, and how Over Top is not, in fact, “Over the Top” starring Sylvester Stallone. (Subscribe to AOK on YouTube!)
Your hosts are big Donkey Kong Country fans, but are they persistent enough to actually make it through one of the classic titles they never played as kids? Plus, they’ve got problems with Dixie Kong’s curly blonde hair (she’s like a frog with a mustache!) and debate how to play this game with two-people.
Holy cow, there were a lot of announcements in last week’s Nintendo Direct and Patrick and Mark carry the yoke of breaking it all down! Plus, the untimely demise of the NES Classic Edition and the outrageous Breath of the Wild attach rate. And can anyone explain to these losers what Tumbleseed is and why they should care about it? That’s an honest question, btw, they genuinely can’t wrap their heads around it.
In their ongoing quest to play Wii U games orphaned on the system, Patrick and Mark take a shot at Star Fox Zero (and point a gun-camera at Star Fox Guard). With sales of the franchise flagging, they ponder the future for Fox McCloud and his merry band of animal friends. Plus, a round-up of this week’s news and -- of course -- some Breath of the Wild talk.
Lick your enemies’ blood of your hands and rip the triforce out of Ganon’s guts: we just beat The Legend of Zelda! Also: what would drive Patrick to yell at Mark? (Hint: The recorder is involved.) Get all the answers at 1-800-Nintendo.com… or in the podcast.
Patrick and Mark reflect on the first month of the Nintendo Switch’s life, and -- surprise -- they’re still mostly telling stories about Breath of the Wild. Plus, an in-depth discussion of the cute but punishing kinda-platformer Snake Pass. Live by the snake, die by the snake.
Is that wind or a ghost? It’s the Splatoon 2 Testfire! Patrick and Mark discuss the news of the day, including some frustrating delays, before turning their attention to Nintendo’s unique method of demoing Splatoon 2. Is it a stress-test or just an excuse to get excited? (‘Cause we're excited.)
With a little less frustration and little less timeliness, Patrick and Mark chat about the second third of the Legend of Zelda. Your hosts realize it’s easier to play this game like it’s Breath of the Wild than like it’s Bloodborne. Maybe chess is the better is the better analogy… Plus, sometimes you collect 100 rupees, and sometimes you have to pay 30 rupees to fix a strange man’s bush-door.
There are lots of great games on the Wii U that will probably be orphaned on the system forever, and Patrick and Mark want to play them! This week they dive into Retro’s Donkey Kong Country Returns Tropical Freeze, which in turn sparks a lively conversation about the game’s excellent soundtrack. Plus, Breath of the Wild impressions, some fighting game love inspired by King of Fighters ‘94, and a furtive plea for help understanding Sonic the Hedgehog.
Patrick’s parents are in town, so he’s putting them on mic! Lyle and Jeanne go hands on with the Switch and give their impressions. Plus, Patrick and Mark are slowly making their way through Breath of the Wild (no spoilers, duh) and totally missed that six Neo Geo games came to the Switch last week. They’re dumb! (But you already knew that.) This episode is brought to you by MackWeldon.com - enter promo code “NINTENDO” at checkout to get 20% off your order.
Don’t smoke in front of the Dodongo! Turns out those first three levels don’t take quite as long to finish as we originally thought. How are the original Legend of Zelda and Breath of the Wild similar? Well, we die a lot - that’s for sure. With a lack of olfactory clues, Patrick and Mark refer to a map to find all the heart containers! (Also, look, we know we said we’re beating the game next time: really we’re just playing through Level 6.)
At long last, both Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are in our lives, and Patrick and Mark can't wait to talk about it. Plus, high praise for Snipperclips and Shovel Knight: Spectre of Torment (notice the absence of 1-2 Switch), and a breakdown of the Nindie Showcase.
Patrick and Mark are joined by comedian and podcaster Ryan Mogge for a flashback to 1989’s “The Wizard.” It’s not just a feature length Nintendo commercial! Plus, the Switch comes out on Friday and there's a deluge of new releases. What a time to be alive! (Check out Ryan’s excellent Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast “Hellmouthy” on the Nerdist School Network.)
Your hosts are making up for their past mistakes and picking a game that they actually want to play! (So long, Metroid: Other M!) Before they get started, the boys talk about the place this series holds in their collective heart(piece)s. Parenthetical jokes aside, prepare to join your NCS hosts as they play the OG Zelda!
This week, Patrick and Mark dive deep into the music in the menus of Nintendo’s consoles and games, and surface with some real gems. Plus, Switch consoles are out in the wild, Breath of the Wild DLC is announced, and a gentle plea for Nintendo to stop announcing news on Tuesdays.
Who is the deleter? What is MB? Didn’t I fight this boss already? All those questions and more are asked and (partially) answered as Patrick and Mark reflect on the final cut-scene-heavy hours of Metroid: Other M.
With 1-2-Switch on the horizon, Patrick Patrick and Mark Mark reminisce about the sometimes goofy, sometimes ugly history of Nintendo’s mini-game collections. Plus, they get pumped up for the Splatoon 2 Testfire and don’t know what to make of the grimdark tone of Netflix’s new Castlevania animated series.
Power has been nice! Any objections, Adam? Patrick and Mark fought Ridley, which means there’s all kinds of crazy stuff to talk about. Clones? Goo? Evolution? Plus: the Nightmare. Two good bosses! Both less chaotic and more exciting than anything that has come before. Plus, a spirited debate about how to responsibly dispose of waste in outer space!
Gird your loins and prepare for battle! Patrick and Mark take to the fields of war and test the mettle of Nintendo’s latest mobile offering: Fire Emblem Heroes. A little drop of rain can hardly hurt them now!
Patrick and Mark do their best to not make too many Borat jokes as they discuss their favorite boss fight in game so far. (Very nice!) They realize that one of the game’s primarily mechanics is failure, which is deeply depressing. Instead of solving puzzles, you just need to fail at it. Daddy didn’t say you could solve the puzzle!
Patrick and Mark get off to a real mistake-o-rama start, but then it’s all strawberry nerds as they catch up on Nintendo news from the past week. Later, it’s the final installment in their epic, three-part Hardware Round-Up. They tackle what went so, so right and what went so, so wrong with the Wii, 3DS and Wii U.
Don’t worry - now that you’ve been burning for a solid 30 minutes, Patrick and Mark give you permission to enable your heat armor. AREN’T THEY KIND? Your hosts debate what is real and what is artificial on this space station. Trees? Simulated. Volcanos? Probably real! And - is it possible that it’s the combat that ruins this combat-focused action game?
After last week’s Fire Emblem Direct, Patrick and Mark ponder the question “hey, what’s up with Fire Emblem?” Plus, a round-up of the latest Switch news (Shovel Knight! I Am Setsuna! A second Legend of Zelda!??!). Oh, and they totally saw Split. No spoilers.
Patrick and Mark have some fun trying to figure out what they’re supposed to be calling these Galactic Federation dudes. Marines? Recruits? Never mind, they’ll just use first names. Your hosts demand sass-tisfaction as the action elements of the game quickly overshadow the atmospheric and storytelling portions. Also, how many times can you describe a creature in this game by combining two other animals? (1) Chocobo-Pikachu (2) Spider Ent (3) Flying Jellyfish with Fangs (4) probably others...
The blessed Day of Pre-order is upon us! Nintendo’s big Switch presentation was last week and Patrick and Mark are here to break down the good, the bad and the awkward. Plus, the thrilling conclusion to the million-dollar bet.
(Listen to part two after you defeat the worm bosses in Sector 1). Join your brain-fried hosts as they try to process the first hour-and-a-half of Metroid: Other M. Confession time: Patrick and Mark don’t enjoy it. But, it’s the early-going, and the experience has mostly been marred by the now-infamous crappy cut scenes. Patrick and Mark struggle, but they do find (at least one) good thing to say about it.
With the Switch presentation fast approaching, Patrick and Mark have one last shot at predicting EVERYTHING about Nintendo’s new system. The stakes? A million dollars. The predictions? Ranging from obvious to outrageous! Plus, a listener email prompts a discussion about impossible game mechanics.
Dig through bargain bins or plop down the $19.99 on the Wii U eShop - it’s time to play the much maligned* Metroid: Other M! Get started with Patrick and Mark as they contemplate the huge life mistakes that lead them to this moment. *Patrick and Mark will say one nice thing about the game in every episode. (Listen to part one before you start the game).
Patrick and Mark forego the usual format to bring you a playlist of Nintendo music they use when they get down to work. Video game music isn’t all fun and games. I mean, it is, but it can also be motivating and empowering and all that good stuff. You get it. I’m being clear, right? I’m being clear.
Patrick and Mark recap the year in Nintendo, from the highest highs (Pokemon) to the lowest lows (did you find that NES Classic yet, brah?). And is it Tokyo Mirage Sessions “Hashtag” FE? Or “Sharp” FE?? Or “Pound” FE??? (Probably not “Pound.”) Add Patrick and Mark as friends on Super Mario Run! 7246-4398-4595 for Patchkick (aka Patrick) and 2400-8178-8052 for Ace (aka Mark).
Put on your best pair of underwear, Patrick and Mark are giving their thoughts on the recent backlash towards Nintendo before launching into a full-on review of Super Mario Run. Plus, the latest Switch rumors, and hey, what *does* Mark’s boss think of Home Alone? Add Patrick and Mark as friends on Super Mario Run! 7246-4398-4595 for Patchkick (aka Patrick) and 2400-8178-8052 for Ace (aka Mark).
Patrick and Mark celebrate ten magical episodes with a trip to the mall and a spectacular parade of news. So much news! Super Mario Run, Jimmy Fallon, Super Nintendo World at Universal Theme Parks, and a NEW Super Nintendo Game?!?! Plus, three-quarters of a contest announcement where you can win [REDACTED].
Patrick and Mark check in on Pokemon and the NES port of Ghosts ‘n Goblins before moving on to Nintendo games that never were (Diddy Kong Racing Adventure and Wind Waker 2). Then after oohing and ahhing over the Breath of the Wild trailer, it’s time for Part II of Patrick and Mark’s ever-expanding Nintendo Hardware Round-Up.
Patrick and Mark debug last week’s episode with the help of a lister email before digging into Pokemon Sun and Moon like Snorlax into a pile of Chesto Berries! Plus, they recant about the game awards and debate the appeal of Mario vs. Zelda.
Pokemon Sun and Moon is out and Patrick and Mark share their impressions of the early hours of the game. Next, they ride the Highway to the Rumor Zone to discuss the Switch launch line-up rumors. The show rounds out with a visit from the ghost of Hiroshi Yamauchi compelling your hosts to come up with a list of 30(ish) games for a hypothetical NES Classic Edition 2.
Patrick and Mark discuss the NES Classic Edition, Switch Rumors and the My Nintendo Holiday Sweepstakes Give-Away, before digging into Nintendo’s chronic problem with hardware scarcity (or at least the perception thereof). Later, a listener question prompts a discussion of game compilations.
Patrick and Mark discuss the additions to Animal Crossing New Leaf, and (don’t worry) sneak in some Pokemon-related news, before relaying their experiences with the first 15 years of Nintendo hardware. Afterward, a reader-listener (listener-reader?) question prompts a serious discussion of Nintendo’s consistently conservative views on social issues.
Patrick and Mark discuss Pokemon preorders, Nintendo Karen and the new (handheld) Mario Party. Later, they’re joined by comedian / chemical engineer Fadl Saadi to discuss the 2001 classic Luigi’s Mansion and answer the age-old question: What Would Luigi Do?
After discussing the Pokemon Sun and Moon demo, Patrick and Mark launch an all out conversational offensive on the reveal of the Nintendo Switch.
Patrick and Mark discuss Indie Games on Nintendo, Pokemon, Paper Mario Color Splash, Animal Crossing New Leaf, Severed before digging deep on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Plus, they make up their own Nintendo mash-up franchise and ask whether NES games were harder than the games we play now.
On the first episode of Nintendo Cartridge Society, Patrick and Mark discuss the Famicom Classic Edition, Pokémon news, and declare a moratorium on NX rumors. Plus, they lay out their reasons for loving Nintendo as they do, their vision for the future of the Metroid series.
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