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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