Nintendo Cartridge Society

Now that Patrick and Mark have both finished Metroid Prime 4, they break out their Psychic Podcast Voices to deliver final thoughts on the game’s mechanics, story, and place within the Prime legacy. Then, they close things out with a Mega Ranking, stacking up the game’s worlds, bosses, and more.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Nintendo drops a new overview trailer for Mario Tennis Fever, and Patrick and Mark take to the court to break down everything revealed about the game. Plus, the debut of a new semi-regular segment ranking all first party Switch 2 releases, the Joy-Con 2 gets its first new color options, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark finishing his playthrough of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Patrick's continuing adventures through Marvel Cosmic Invasion.Joy-Con 2 Light Purple and Light Green announced.With the NSO Voucher Program ending on Jan 30, will future Switch 1 releases like Rhythm Heaven and Tomodachi Life be voucher eligible? My Mario arriving in the US in February.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark look ahead at Nintendo’s 2026, laying out what’s already confirmed and then boldly predicting what might come next.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

[The previously uploaded audio was taken from the wrong episode. This is the correct audio. Sorry for the confusion!]A new developer interview pulls back the curtain on the turbulent development of Metroid Prime 4, and Patrick and Mark dig into what it reveals about the final product. Plus, what ratings for two new Switch 2 Edition's could tell us about Nintendo's plans, a whole host of gaming anniversaries in 2026, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick finishing Metroid Prime 4 and their latest impressions of the game.New PEGI ratings for Pikmin 3 Deluxe and Splatoon 3 Switch 2 Editions.Rumors of a Monster Hunter Wilds port for Switch 2.Nintendo introducing smaller cartridge sizes for Switch 2 games and how that might affect Game-Key Cards.007 First Light delayed two months.The Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle ending production.A new, limited run physical edition of Shovel Knight Dig for Europe.The latest Tetris 99 Maximus Cup celebrating Animal Crossing: New HorizonsSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Patrick and Mark recap the highs and lows of Nintendo's eventful 2025. From the Switch 2's launch to the Nintendo Today app, the guys decide what earns a “Wow” and what gets branded a “Whiff.”SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050