Nintendo Cartridge Society

Capcom’s surprise reveal of Pragmata for Switch 2 gets Patrick and Mark talking about how third-party support is shaping up for Nintendo’s new console, and what it will take to keep that momentum going. Plus, a full rundown of Nintendo-related announcements from The Game Awards, trying to figure out what the world wants from Mega Man, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick getting a little deeper into the world of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Mark taking Wario World on GameCube for a spin.Team Cherry announces Silksong DLC for 2026.The team behind Kirby Air Riders disbands (a totally normal thing).Pre-orders in North America for the Virtual Boy accessories.A new event in Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush DLC celebrating a DK deep cut.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Gaming's biggest night returns as Patrick and Mark host the sixth annual Cartridge Awards (the fanciest ones yet!). Categories include: Best Jump in a Non-Mario Game, Best Fit in Mario Kart World, and more.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 set their arm cannons to "First Impressions" as they debrief on their initial hours with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Plus, Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco Singapore, Yacht Club Game's financial straits, and more.The guys also talk about:Patrick's time with Kirby Air Riders.Mark's attempts to get Chunky and Lanky Kong statues in Donkey Kong Bananza.A new update to Mario Kart World.Metroid Prime 4's amiibo functionality.A new job listing (maybe) indicates signs of life for Call of Duty on Switch 2.Panic Button reveals their role in Switch 2 updates of Nintendo games.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond lands today in an unusual early-December launch. Is this normal for Nintendo? And what does it typically mean when they drop a big game this late in the year? Patrick and Mark trace the history of Nintendo’s December releases in search of answers.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050

To celebrate the launch of Kirby Air Riders, Patrick and Mark pick the Nintendo franchises they think should be next in line for a racing game spinoff.SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050