In the fall of 1998, moviegoers were introduced to two different takes on life in the insect world, almost simultaneously. DreamWorks released Antz, its first ever animated feature, just seven weeks before Pixar debuted A Bug’s Life. Interestingly, cult N64 classic Buck Bumble released on the exact same day as A Bug’s Life. Nearly 30 years later, Buck Bumble received an N64 re-release by…

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Pilotwings 64 was a launch title for the Nintendo 64 in all three major markets. Roughly one-in-four customers who bought an N64 in the opening weeks picked up Pilotwings 64. That early momentum led to the game eventually tallying over one million copies sold, making it one of the Nintendo 64’s earliest commercial successes, but how does it stack up against the 64-Point Inspection?

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In 1998, the Winter X Games and Nagano Winter Olympics made snowboarding a cultural phenomenon, and Nintendo released 1080° Snowboarding at the perfect time. It featured dazzling tricks, impressive physics modeling, and even officially licensed clothing and gear from major brands, making a real statement about the sport’s popularity. The game sold over 2 million copies, but how does it hold up all…

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Welcome to The Cartridge Archive! In this preview episode, we introduce ourselves and explain the concept of the show, why we want to to it, and explain how the (totally patented) 64-Point Inspection works! We hope you enjoy this quick introduction, and would appreciate it if you considered subscribing and listening to future episodes. Find more information on The Cartridge Archive and…

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