Cartridge Games
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Christian, artist, writer.
Love talking about games.
Love talking about games.
There was a period of three months where every day I was forced to watch five Mint Mobile ads every day
I now no longer want to watch any movie with Ryan Reynolds
I now no longer want to watch any movie with Ryan Reynolds
every time I see an A-list actor in an ad for some slot machine phone game, I think about how Bill Murray's character in Lost in Translation doing advertisements is framed as basically the highest form of humiliation an actor could go through.
December 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
There was a period of three months where every day I was forced to watch five Mint Mobile ads every day
I now no longer want to watch any movie with Ryan Reynolds
I now no longer want to watch any movie with Ryan Reynolds
As someone who lived through both switch and Wii U’s launch, it’s been interesting to see people misremember how things went
Wii U had one decent launch title and then anguish for nine months
With hardware that was slow and not fun to use
Wii U had one decent launch title and then anguish for nine months
With hardware that was slow and not fun to use
I think the odd launch timing has broken the brains of most people
By this time in Switch 1’s life, we still wouldn’t have Mario Odyssey
Here is what Wii U had for the same period
By this time in Switch 1’s life, we still wouldn’t have Mario Odyssey
Here is what Wii U had for the same period
December 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
As someone who lived through both switch and Wii U’s launch, it’s been interesting to see people misremember how things went
Wii U had one decent launch title and then anguish for nine months
With hardware that was slow and not fun to use
Wii U had one decent launch title and then anguish for nine months
With hardware that was slow and not fun to use
I’m a bit conflicted about the big Warner Brothers discovery buyout
We’ve already seen how destructive acquisitions are… but Warner Brothers Discover is already the effects of a destructive acquisition… not sure it can get much worse
We’ve already seen how destructive acquisitions are… but Warner Brothers Discover is already the effects of a destructive acquisition… not sure it can get much worse
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I’m a bit conflicted about the big Warner Brothers discovery buyout
We’ve already seen how destructive acquisitions are… but Warner Brothers Discover is already the effects of a destructive acquisition… not sure it can get much worse
We’ve already seen how destructive acquisitions are… but Warner Brothers Discover is already the effects of a destructive acquisition… not sure it can get much worse
Netflix is a better home than Zaslav, but also don’t think they’re worth that much after Zaslav scrapped it for parts
Breaking News: Netflix struck an $83 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, a merger that could transform the media landscape.
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros in $83 Billion Deal
The deal to acquire the Hollywood giant’s television and film studios as well as HBO Max will bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.
nyti.ms
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Netflix is a better home than Zaslav, but also don’t think they’re worth that much after Zaslav scrapped it for parts
Did you guys know that a new Yu Suzuki game came out this year?
Had a big trailer at the game awards last year
Did you know that it was also delisted in the same year?
Because it looks like this
Had a big trailer at the game awards last year
Did you know that it was also delisted in the same year?
Because it looks like this
December 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Did you guys know that a new Yu Suzuki game came out this year?
Had a big trailer at the game awards last year
Did you know that it was also delisted in the same year?
Because it looks like this
Had a big trailer at the game awards last year
Did you know that it was also delisted in the same year?
Because it looks like this
Hearing that Metroid prime 4 is structured like old Zelda sounds pretty fun
Open air is better, but I don’t think anyone else is making those Ocarina styled games at AAA scale anymore
It’s all either open world or a dark souls rip off, even Darksiders which was the last big one I remember
Open air is better, but I don’t think anyone else is making those Ocarina styled games at AAA scale anymore
It’s all either open world or a dark souls rip off, even Darksiders which was the last big one I remember
December 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Hearing that Metroid prime 4 is structured like old Zelda sounds pretty fun
Open air is better, but I don’t think anyone else is making those Ocarina styled games at AAA scale anymore
It’s all either open world or a dark souls rip off, even Darksiders which was the last big one I remember
Open air is better, but I don’t think anyone else is making those Ocarina styled games at AAA scale anymore
It’s all either open world or a dark souls rip off, even Darksiders which was the last big one I remember
McKenzies!
Rise up!
Rise up!
December 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
McKenzies!
Rise up!
Rise up!
Listen to music from Special Release: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Music
music.nintendo.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Loading takes 22 more seconds on the original switch
It’s funnier than the elevator loading screen in dread youtu.be/joc0N2iormA?...
It’s funnier than the elevator loading screen in dread youtu.be/joc0N2iormA?...
December 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Loading takes 22 more seconds on the original switch
It’s funnier than the elevator loading screen in dread youtu.be/joc0N2iormA?...
It’s funnier than the elevator loading screen in dread youtu.be/joc0N2iormA?...
The Big 3
US best-selling hardware SKUs for week ending Nov 22, 2025, ranked on units sold:
1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle
2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System
3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB
So that's neat.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
1) NS2 Mario Kart World Bundle
2) NEX Playground Interactive Gaming System
3) PS5 Slim Digital 1 TB
So that's neat.
Source: Circana Retail Tracking Service
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Big 3
Nintendo made a bunch of new DK animated clips for the Nintendo Today! app
They’re really nice
They’re really nice
#DKBananzaSpoilers
Ok as much as Bananza became my second favorite game ever, this one makes me want a more "traditional" DKC game in our beautiful new era so bad IT HURTS!! AAUGHH
Ok as much as Bananza became my second favorite game ever, this one makes me want a more "traditional" DKC game in our beautiful new era so bad IT HURTS!! AAUGHH
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Nintendo made a bunch of new DK animated clips for the Nintendo Today! app
They’re really nice
They’re really nice
It’s a little funny that Metroid prime 4 is probably the most expensive game Nintendo has ever made
But it has the marketing budget of a midtier Devolver Digital game
But it has the marketing budget of a midtier Devolver Digital game
Join us for some #MetroidPrime4: Beyond livestreams! Select YouTube and Twitch streamers will be suiting up today and taking to the planet Viewros to give a first-hand look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond!
December 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It’s a little funny that Metroid prime 4 is probably the most expensive game Nintendo has ever made
But it has the marketing budget of a midtier Devolver Digital game
But it has the marketing budget of a midtier Devolver Digital game
The Mario kart world update seems pretty substantial
Actual level design changes
youtu.be/kxhcd5DO7NY?...
Actual level design changes
youtu.be/kxhcd5DO7NY?...
Mario Kart World Patch 1.4.0 - Track Redesigns, Better Online Options, Custom Items & More
YouTube video by GVG
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Mario kart world update seems pretty substantial
Actual level design changes
youtu.be/kxhcd5DO7NY?...
Actual level design changes
youtu.be/kxhcd5DO7NY?...
DK Bananza easter egg appeared in Mario kart tour years before the game was even announced
Neat
youtu.be/SunoxS_NuAc?...
Neat
youtu.be/SunoxS_NuAc?...
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
DK Bananza easter egg appeared in Mario kart tour years before the game was even announced
Neat
youtu.be/SunoxS_NuAc?...
Neat
youtu.be/SunoxS_NuAc?...
This game was really nice even at launch
It’s the best looking, the best sounding, and the best feeling kart racer ever
But it feels obvious that it’s not going to reach GOAT status until next year
It’s the best looking, the best sounding, and the best feeling kart racer ever
But it feels obvious that it’s not going to reach GOAT status until next year
Mario Kart World Ver. 1.4.0 update released en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/...
December 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This game was really nice even at launch
It’s the best looking, the best sounding, and the best feeling kart racer ever
But it feels obvious that it’s not going to reach GOAT status until next year
It’s the best looking, the best sounding, and the best feeling kart racer ever
But it feels obvious that it’s not going to reach GOAT status until next year
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The two games I thought of the most while playing Metroid Prime 4 were the original Metroid Prime and Ocarina of Time. Here's my review. www.giantbomb.com/reviews/metr...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review
After a rocky development history, Samus finally lands on the Switch 2 with one of her greatest adventures.
www.giantbomb.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The two games I thought of the most while playing Metroid Prime 4 were the original Metroid Prime and Ocarina of Time. Here's my review. www.giantbomb.com/reviews/metr...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the best video game of 2025. It's a beautiful maze to unravel and the most creative shooter campaign since Titanfall 2. I adored it.
My review, the first original perfect score I've given in years, now live on PCMag www.pcmag.com/reviews/metr...
My review, the first original perfect score I've given in years, now live on PCMag www.pcmag.com/reviews/metr...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Switch 2 Is an Instant Classic—and My Top Game of the Year
Gorgeous, highly entertaining, and a thrill to unravel, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Switch 2 is the best single-player shooter in years and a triumph for gaming's coolest heroine.
www.pcmag.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the best video game of 2025. It's a beautiful maze to unravel and the most creative shooter campaign since Titanfall 2. I adored it.
My review, the first original perfect score I've given in years, now live on PCMag www.pcmag.com/reviews/metr...
My review, the first original perfect score I've given in years, now live on PCMag www.pcmag.com/reviews/metr...
EPD Tokyo returns DK jungle beat, the first game they ever made
Ninja Kong and Dread Kong statues in DK Bananza Emerald Rush
Ninja Kong and Dread Kong statues in DK Bananza Emerald Rush
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
EPD Tokyo returns DK jungle beat, the first game they ever made
Ninja Kong and Dread Kong statues in DK Bananza Emerald Rush
Ninja Kong and Dread Kong statues in DK Bananza Emerald Rush
Somehow, drag X drive has returned
New update
New demo
New developer interview www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2...
New update
New demo
New developer interview www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2...
Ask the Developer Vol. 20, Drag x Drive – Chapter 1
Learn all about Drag x Drive from the game's developers!
www.nintendo.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Somehow, drag X drive has returned
New update
New demo
New developer interview www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2...
New update
New demo
New developer interview www.nintendo.com/en-gb/News/2...
Really sad that they wasted a decade on kickstarter fulfillment
It was probably smart to get it out of the way of Silksong and Hades 2, but they need to get Mina out soon
It was probably smart to get it out of the way of Silksong and Hades 2, but they need to get Mina out soon
NEW: Yacht Club Games needs a hit. In recent years the maker of Shovel Knight has had to lay off staff, pause a 3D project, and delay their next game indefinitely.
The good news is that Mina the Hollower could be special. For Businessweek, this is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The good news is that Mina the Hollower could be special. For Businessweek, this is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Creator of Hit Game Shovel Knight Is at a ‘Make or Break’ Moment
Yacht Club Games needs its next title, Mina the Hollower, to be a success.
www.bloomberg.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Really sad that they wasted a decade on kickstarter fulfillment
It was probably smart to get it out of the way of Silksong and Hades 2, but they need to get Mina out soon
It was probably smart to get it out of the way of Silksong and Hades 2, but they need to get Mina out soon
Tetris® 99 – 50th MAXIMUS CUP Gameplay Trailer - Nintendo Switch
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
People have been upset at Mario kart being $80
How about $50?
How about… Free?
How about $50?
How about… Free?
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is $449 at Walmart (MSRP $499) buff.ly/yBFhaTx #ad
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
People have been upset at Mario kart being $80
How about $50?
How about… Free?
How about $50?
How about… Free?
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November 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
For those upset over game pricing, might be worth stocking up
I haven’t paid MSRP for a digital video game in eight years
I haven’t paid MSRP for a digital video game in eight years
get 20% off Switch 2 console at My Nintendo Store with eShop Gift Card deals:
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Costco:
$200 for $160 buff.ly/xxVyPzP
$100 for $80 buff.ly/o9L6qVn
10% off:
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Sam's Club - $100 for $80 buff.ly/QRnsLCw
Costco:
$200 for $160 buff.ly/xxVyPzP
$100 for $80 buff.ly/o9L6qVn
10% off:
Newegg $50 for $45 w/ code BFEFE46 buff.ly/T9PHeT5 #ad
November 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
For those upset over game pricing, might be worth stocking up
I haven’t paid MSRP for a digital video game in eight years
I haven’t paid MSRP for a digital video game in eight years
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Was not expecting this blatant xenophobia on my tv first thing in the morning...
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Was not expecting this blatant xenophobia on my tv first thing in the morning...