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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Patrick and Mark recap another week packed with Nintendo news, including a new overview trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, first looks at both the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Legend of Zelda film, and a release date for Pokemon Pokopia.

The guys also talk about:

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition as a party game.
This year's The Game Awards nominees are announced.
The next special event in Donkey Kong Bananaza.

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With Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment just released and Kirby Air Riders mere weeks away, Patrick and Mark welcome special guest Jacques Mouledoux to discuss their favorite Nintendo spinoffs.

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Nintendo's latest earnings report brings an impressive update on the number of Switch 2's sold, but also plateauing Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions, leaving Patrick and Mark to wonder where the service goes from here. Plus, a Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct this Wednesday, impressions from the Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride, and more.

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The guys also talk about:

Playing Attack of the Friday Monsters on the Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo's Black Friday deals.
A Nintendo Shop app launches outside of Japan.
The Legend of Zelda movie starts production in New Zealand.
Miyamoto gives an updates on his involvement with Mario game development.

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Last week's announcement of the major 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons inspires Patrick and Mark to pitch their own ideas for future updates in the franchise.

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Patrick and Mark get ready to go back to the island as Nintendo announces a major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Plus, a vinyl release of Breath of the Wild's soundtrack, Capcom rolls out the red carpet for Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2, and more.

The guys also talk about:

The fun NSO Icons Nintendo is quietly producing.
Mark's impressions of the Chip Fever event in Donkey Kong Bananza's Emerald Rush DLC.
A "timely" update to the Nintendo Music app.
Limited Run Games announces NES cult classic Little Samson is on its way to Switch.

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It’s almost Halloween, and Patrick and Mark are celebrating by haunting 13 (the spookiest number!) Nintendo franchises. The guys give each franchise a "trick," something that trips the series up, and a "treat," something worth celebrating.

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