GameStop is holding a major sale on amiibo, including recently released ones, leading Patrick and Mark to wonder if there's an amiibo demand problem and what that means for the future of the toy line. Plus, trying to figure out what the deal is with Metroid Prime 4, the guys both roll credits on the Donkey Kong Banaza DLC, and more.The guys also talk about:Mark finally diving into Dragon Quest III HD-2D.Nintendo of America outsourcing its customer service.Resident Evil Requiem pricing in the UK and what we expect in the US.A recent Nintendo patent around earning rewards while playing games.Is the Nintendo Today app improving?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
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Switch 2 Launch Wows and Whiffs
Patrick and Mark look back on the first 100 days of Switch 2, sharing their top "Wow" moments and biggest "Whiffs." Where did Nintendo knock it out of the park? What anxieties do the guys have about the system's future? And where on that spectrum does Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour fall?SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
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Mario Galaxy Updates for Switch (News from 9/16/25)
It turns out Nintendo is making some quality of life updates for Super Mario Galaxy (and Galaxy 2) on Switch. But is it enough to get Patrick and Mark to pay for the game all over again? Plus, the guys' first impressions of the new Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade adds quality of life features of its own, and more.Read the interview with former Nintendo of America employee Leslie Swan here: https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-we-did-try-to-keep-forest-in-the-name-how-mario-64s-princess-peach-helped-bring-animal-crossing-to-the-westThe guys also talk about:Mark's time with Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Star-Crossed World DLCMore on the possibility of additional Kirby Air Riders amiiboCapcom announces the Mega Man Star Force: Legacy CollectionNintendo and Genki settle their legal disputeNew details about the localization of Mario 64 and the original Animal CrossingSUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
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September 2025 Nintendo Direct Reactions
Holy cow! What a Nintendo Direct! Patrick and Mark discuss every announcement and surprise from this jam-packed September showcase.Including:The Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary celebration and The Super Mario Galaxy MovieSuper Mario Galaxy 1 + Super Mario Galaxy 2Mario Tennis FeverSuper Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabell ParkYoshi and the Mysterious BookTomodachi Life: Living the DreamFinal Fantasy VII Remake IntergradeHades IIKirby Air RidersHyrule Warriors: Age of ImprisonmentDragon Quest VII: ReimaginedVirtual Boy on Nintendo Switch OnlineMetroid Prime 4: BeyondDonkey Kong Banaza DLC — DK Island & Emerald RushPokemon: PokopiaResident Evil RequiemFire Emblem: Fortune’s WeaveAnd more!SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/nintendocartridgesocietyFRIEND US ON SWITCH / SWITCH 2Patrick: SW-1401-2882-4137Mark: SW-8112-0583-0050
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Schedule Update & Predictions
(TL;DR Direct reactions episode on Friday) (this is not an episode)
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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