Nintendo Cartridge Society

Patrick and Mark cross the finish line on their definitive ranking of every Mario Kart World alternate racer costume, zippering last week's tier decisions together into one giant 103-costume ranking.

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Reports of Nintendo exploring a Switch 2 OLED revision have Patrick and Mark asking if the time is right for a major upgrade. Plus, Nintendo announces plans to discontinue the Switch 1 in Europe, Mario Kart Tour shuts down in September, and more.

The guys also talk about:

That moment in a game when you figure out the limitations of its gameplay loops.
A Kingdom Hearts panel announced for next month's D23.
GameStop's fire sale on the Switch 2 camera.
A new demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
Details on Nintendo's presence at San Diego Comic Con.
An update to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales adds a much requested feature.

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Start your engines! Patrick and Mark embark on a journey to definitively rank all of the Mario Kart World alternate racer costumes. The first step? Sorting them into tiers. Can the likes of Wampire Waluigi and Aristocrat King Boo withstand the test of sartorial scrutiny?

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A new game rating from Brazil may have accidentally revealed the next Metroid title: Metroid Ravenous. Patrick and Mark discuss what the title suggests about the game and speculate about its potential release date. Plus, Mark's first impressions of Rhythm Heaven Groove, details from the Splatoon Raiders Direct, and more.

The guys also talk about:

Patrick’s progress in Xenoblade Chronicles on Switch 2 and his evolving feelings about the game.
A new update for Mario Kart World introduces two new routes to Knockout Tour, along with other changes.
PlayStation announces the discontinuation of physical games in 2028.
Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo gets a release date and a price.

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To celebrate the release of Rhythm Heaven Groove on Switch, Patrick and Mark look back on the history of Nintendo rhythm games, from Donkey Konga to Wii Music. Then, they talk about some notable rhythm mechanics in otherwise non-rhythm games.

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