Cartridge Club: The Game of the Month Podcast

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap - Cartridge Club ep. 128

Welcome to the Season 11 Episode 8 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. ItsRocketSauce returns to host this discussion, and is joined by Adam(AtomicBomb1980) from StumptownRetro . Also, be sure to join us in May, when we'll be playing Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our community Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Month sele...

Atari 50 - Cartridge Club - ep. 127

Welcome to the Season 11 Episode 7 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're celebrating Atari! Curtiss returns to host this discussion, and is joined by Duke from Retro Nonsense . Also, be sure to join us in April, when we'll be playing The Lend of Zelda: The Minish Cap! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our community Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Month selection? Check out our merch shop ...

Goldeneye 007 - Cartridge Club - ep. 126

Welcome to the Season 11 Episode 6 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing Goldeneye 007 for FPS month aka February Pick a Shooter. ItsRocketSauce returns to host this discussion, and is joined by J-Chip Show, Daniel Greenberg, and JRock the Game Rocker Also, be sure to join us in March Madness, when we'll be playing Atari Games. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, ...

Golden Axe - Cartridge Club - ep. 125

Welcome to the Season 11 Episode 5 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing Golden Axe! The QDawgs return to host this discussion, and are joined by Bill, Duke, and Owazrim. Also, be sure to join us in February, when we'll be playing Golden Eye! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our community Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Month selection? Check out our merch shop at https://www.te...

Celeste - Cartridge Club - ep. 124

Welcome to the Season 11 Episode 4 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing Celeste! Captain Algebra returns to host this discussion, and is joined by Joel Boyce, Paul R., and Owazrim. Also, be sure to join us in January, when we'll be playing Golden Axe. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Mon...

Spider-Man 2 - Cartridge Club - ep.123

Welcome to the Season 11 Episode 3 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing Spider-Man 2! Captain Algebra returns to host this discussion, and is joined by J-Chip Show, Ryan (Rocket Sauce), and Josh (Frantic Society. Also, be sure to join us in December, when we'll be playing Celeste. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring design...

Alien Isolation - Cartridge Club - ep. 122

Welcome to the Season 11 Episode 2 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing Alien: Isolation. Dean Lasagna returns to hosts this discussion, and is joined by Disposed Hero, Jeremy3eb and new guest MYT - The Elite Institute! Also, be sure to join us in November when we'll be playing Spider-Man 2. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Don't forget to give our podcast a review on whatever po...

Twisted Metal Black - Cartridge Club - ep.121

Welcome to the Season 11 Episode 1 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing Twisted Metal Black. ItsRocketSauce returns to hosts this discussion, and is joined by Andy and Ryan from the Weekend Rental Podcast, and Tim from Haruokay . Also, be sure to join us in October when we'll be playing Alien Isolation. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or ot...

Ape Escape - Cartridge Club - ep.120

Contra and Super C - Cartridge Club - ep. 119

Welcome to the Season 10 Episode 11 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing Contra and Super C! Captain Algebra returns to hosts this discussion, and is joined by J-Chip Show, Owazrim, 8BitGlitch79, and Megadan29. Also, be sure to join us in August, when we'll be playing Ape Escape. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring desi...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Cartridge Club - ep. 118

Welcome to the Season 10 Episode 10 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! ItsRocketSauce returns to hosts this discussion, and is joined by Stumptownretro, AtomicBomb1980, Captain Algebra, MichaelBtheGameGenie, and Tom & Laci from DoYouNerd . Also, be sure to join us in July, when we'll be playing Contra and Super C. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community'...

River City Girls - Cartridge Club - ep. 117

Welcome to the Season 10 Episode 9 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing River City Girls. This game was the raffle winner in the 2022 Cartridge Club Extra Life Charity Stream. James "Retro Pixel" hosts this discussion, and is joined by guests Church and Stumptownretro. Also, be sure to join us in June, when we'll be playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our co...

River City Girls | Cartridge Club #117 Season 10 Episode 9

Welcome to the Season 10 Episode 9 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing River City Girls. This game was the raffle winner in the 2022 Cartridge Club Extra Life Charity Stream. James "Retro Pixel" hosts this discussion, and is joined by guests Church and Stumptownretro. Also, be sure to join us in June, when we'll be playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our co...

Tomb Raider - Cartridge Club - ep. 116

Welcome to the Season 10 Episode 8 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing the game that started Lara Croft's adventures, 1996's Tomb Raider! Church hosts this discussion, and is joined by guests Curtiss Frisle and Daniel Radmer. Also, be sure to join us in May, when we'll be playing River City Girls! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or ot...

Mario March Madness - Cartridge Club - ep.115

Mamma mia!! We're on our 10th Season and we STILL haven't done an NES #SuperMarioBros game! So we figured...why not play them all! Curtiss hosts the discussion with TopSpot123, and JJS Boyce As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Month selection? Check out our merch shop at https://www.teepublic.com/sto...

Elden Ring - Cartridge Club - ep.114

Welcome to the Season 10 Episode 6 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing a 2022's Game of the Year, Elden Ring. ItsRocketSauce hosts the discussion with AtomicBomb1980, Jhauer29, and CardboardTier. Also, be sure to join us in March for Mario March Madness! The CC will be playing the NES Mario Trilogy. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other ...

Phantasy Star - Cartridge Club - ep.113

Welcome to the Season 10 Episode 5 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing a Sega Master System masterpiece: Phantasy Star. The QDawgs host the discussion with Jeremy3eb, MasterCWelch and RetroPixil. Join our discussion of some Phar Out Phantasy Phun! Also, be sure to join us in February, when we'll be playing Elden Ring! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, ...

Mortal Kombat - Cartridge Club - ep. 112

Welcome to the Season 10 Episode 2 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing the controversial 90's fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat! Curtiss hosts this discussion, and is joined by guests Chris The Old Ass Retro Gamer, and cWr2 aka Chris Roberts. Also, be sure to join us in January, when we'll be playing Phantasy Star! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, no...

Grand Theft Auto Vice City - Cartridge Club - ep. 111

Hello and Welcome to Season 10, episode 3 of the Cartridge Club. This month we're playing Grand Theft Auto Vice City! Captain Algebra hosts this discussion, and is joined by guests Wes (Gaming off the Grid, Joe (SNES is Life), and Kyle. Spoilers ahead! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs b...

Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 1 - Cartridge Club - ep. 110

Hello and Welcome to Season 10, episode 2 of the Cartridge Club. This month we're playing the highly requested Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 1! Church hosts this discussion, and is joined by guests Captain Algebra, Chris The Old Ass Retro Gamer, and Jason of Corpse Flood Gaming. Spoilers ahead! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Interested in shirts, mu...

Ratchet & Clank - Cartridge Club - ep. 109

Hello and Welcome to Season 10, episode 1 of the Cartridge Club. We keep the tradition of playing a PlayStation Exclusive for the Month of September, and for this season we went with the longest running mascot for Playstation "Ratchet & Clank".   Joining ItsRocketSauce on the show to talk about the game we have Fitgnat and AtomicBomb1980. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @Car...

Hades - Cartridge Club - ep. 108

Hello and Welcome to Season 9, episode 12 of the Cartridge Club. August's game for the CC was none other than Hades from Supergiant Games. Joining Dean Lasagna on the show to talk about the game we have community members Ross (@rrengo), Captain Drachma (@captaindrachma) and Joel (JJSBoyce) As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Don't forget to give our podcast a review on whatever podcast app that you use! ...

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest - Cartridge Club - ep. 107

Hello and Welcome to Season 9, episode 11 of the Cartridge Club. July's game for the CC is a SNES sequel, and classic from Rare Studios, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.  Joining Curtiss Frisle on the show to talk about the game we have Duke from Retro Nonsense and Captain Algebra. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Interested in shirts, mugs, noteb...

Fallout 3 - Cartridge Club - ep. 106

Hello and Welcome to Season 9, episode 10 of the Cartridge Club. June's game for the CC was none other than a Bethesda classic from 2008, Fallout 3.  Joining ItsRocketSauce on the show to talk about the game we have Caleb J Ross and Stumptownretro. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based ...

Sewer Shark - Cartridge Club - ep. 105

Hello and Welcome to Season 9, episode 9 of the Cartridge Club. May's game was selected as via raffle for the CC Extra Life Charity stream let December. The winner selected Sewer Shark for the Sega CD/3DO. Its weird game, but was still a fun discussion.  Joining ItsRocketSauce on the show to talk about the game we have Pam from the Youtube Channel Cannotbetamed, and Bogus Meat Factory (The Literate Pixel Podcast!) As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at h...

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Cartridge Club - ep. 104

Hello and Welcome to Season 9, episode 8 of the Cartridge Club. April has historically been a month where we play a Zelda game. We aren't willing to stop that tradition this month. This season we are talking about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Joining ItsRocketSauce on the show to talk about the game we have Adam (AtomicBomb1980), StumptownRetro, and Captain Algebra. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our co...

March Madness, Castlevania Portable - Cartridge Club - ep. 103

Welcome to the Season 9 Episode 7 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing every Castlevania portable game ever released. No seriously, like EVERYTHING for the return of March Madness! Curtiss hosts this discussion, and is joined by guests Fitgnat, Matt Bandy, and Jeremy3B.  Also, be sure to join us in April, when we'll be playing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our comm...

Portal 2 - Cartridge Club - ep. 102

Welcome to the Season 9 Episode 6 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing the long awaited sequel to Portal - previously covered by the Cartridge Club on episode #47! Church hosts this discussion, and is joined by guests vayar45, Owazrim, and Ross. Spoilers ahead! Also, be sure to join us in March, when we'll be playing all Castlevania handheld games for March Madness! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our co...

The Revenge of Shinobi - Cartridge Club - ep. 101

Welcome to the Season 9 Episode 5 of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing a classic from the halcyon days of the Sega Genesis: The Revenge of Shinobi! This game was one of the earliest games released for the Genesis, and one of the best. The QDawgs host the discussion with first-time guests COE33 (from The Game Hunters) and Mr. Mullet Gaming. Join us as we discuss this game of revenge, Shinobi-Style! Also, be sure to join us in February, when we'll be playing Portal 2! As always, ...

Final Fantasy VII - Cartridge Club - ep. 100

For the 100th episode of the Cartridge Club, we celebrate by playing, and talking about Final Fantasy VII Joining ItsRocketSauce on the show to talk about FF7 we have Cartridge Bros P1 and P2, and Dean aka Round2Gaming As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Month selec...

Spyro The Dragon - Cartridge Club - ep. 99

Spyro The Dragon | Cartridge Club, Season 9 Episode 3 Welcome to the Season 9 Episode 3 (99) of the Cartridge Club! We're celebrating November with one of the PS1's most influential platformers - and one that's just been incredibly "reignited", it's Spyro The Dragon! Join Curtiss, Captain Algebra, SNES Is Life and MrsQDawg as we discuss this epic game.   Also, be sure to join us throughout November, when we'll be playing Final Fantasy VII!   As always, follow along with the conversation...

Diablo II - Cartridge Club - ep. 98

Diablo II | Cartridge Club, Season 9 Episode 2 Welcome to the Season 9 Episode 2 (98) of the Cartridge Club! We're celebrating the spookiest month of the year with one of the most critically acclaimed ARPGs of all time, Diablo II. Originally released in early 2000, the game continues to have a strong player base, and has just received a remastered version to celebrate 20 years. Join Kevin, Church and Dean, as we discuss this epic game.   Also, be sure to join us throughout November, when w...

Horizon Zero Dawn - Cartridge Club - ep. 97

Welcome to the Season 9 Premiere episode of the Cartridge Club! We're kicking off our ninth season with one of the PlayStation 4's best: Horizon Zero Dawn. Originally released in early 2017, the game received an expansion, 'The Frozen Wilds' later that year. In 2020, the game was released for Windows and a sequel: Horizon Forbidden West is scheduled to be released on PlayStation 4 and 5 sometime in 2022. Join Bill, Joe, and the QDawgs, as we discuss this epic game. Also, be sure to join us...

Mirror‘s Edge - Cartridge Club - ep. 96

August’s game of the month for the Cartridge Club is chosen and voted on by our club Patreon Backers. There were some fantastic games brought to the table, but the winning vote for this year's club Patreon Backer choice game of the month for August is Mirror’s Edge. This months host, Church, is joined by community members @SirFlynn1, @dege13, and @wearysprite. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Disco...

Mirror‘s Edge - Cartridge Club - Ep. 96

August’s game of the month for the Cartridge Club is chosen and voted on by our club Patreon Backers. There were some fantastic games brought to the table, but the winning vote for this year's club Patreon Backer choice game of the month for August is Mirror’s Edge. This months host, Church, is joined by community members @SirFlynn1, @dege13, and @wearysprite. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Disco...

Super Mario Galaxy - Cartridge Club - ep.95

For July, we are talking about the Wii 3D Platformer Super Mario Galaxy Joining ItsRocketSauce on the show to talk about Super Mario Galaxy we have Fitgnat, Joel Boyce, and TopSpot123. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Month selection? Check out our merch shop at ...

Actraiser - Cartridge Club - ep.93

For the month of May, we are going to talk about the Sim building action platformer for the Super Nintendo, Actraiser. Joining ItsRocketSauce on the show, we have Chris - TheOldAssRetroGamer, Brian from The Gothsicles, Nefarious Wes, Tom & Laci from DoYouNerd, and Captain Algebra. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org​ or our community's Discord, and on Twitter @CartridgeClubNA. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or...

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Cartridge Club - ep. 92

Welcome to another episode of the Cartridge Club!   This month we're playing a classic, though sometimes divisive, entry in Nintendo's flagship series - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. This game originally released on the Nintendo GameCube in 2002, and received a gorgeous HD update for the WiiU in 2013. The HD remake saw a number of game tweaks making it better than ever before!   Join Jon, Josh, Dean and the QDawgs, as we discuss this fresh take on the Zelda series. Will our discuss...

Turtle Power Month - Cartridge Club - ep. 91

Carrying on the tradition of the now complete CC Portable's March Madness, the Cartridge Club is encouraging all community members to play whatever TMNT games they want and share their thoughts with the community. For this podcast, we'll be focusing on TMNT II The Arcade Game (NES), TMNT IV Turtles in Time (SNES), and TMNT The Hyperstone Heist (GEN). This months host, Church, is joined by community members @retro_mojoe, @ReddMcKnight, @johnblueriggs, and @MikeBGameGenie. Join us in April f...

Quick Save Club - Episode 17: PC Racing Games

The Quick Save Club is a spin off of the Cartridge Club that focuses on PC Games. This month we talk all things racing games and have some news to share with you all. Thank you for supporting Quick Save Club, and see you next time.

Ghostbusters - Cartridge Club - ep. 90

Be sure to join us in March, when it's Turtle Power Month - playing TMNT Arcade, Turtles in Time, and Hyperstone Heist! As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord. Interested in shirts, mugs, notebooks, or other gear featuring designs based on our Game of the Month selection? Check out our merch shop at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cartridgeclub Don't forget to give our podcast a review on whatev...

Wonder Boy 3: The Dragon's Trap - Cartridge Club - ep. 89

Welcome to another episode of the Cartridge Club! This month we're playing a classic from the days of the Sega Master System: Wonder Boy the Dragon's Trap. This game received a gorgeous update in 2017 making it even better to play today than ever before! Join the QDawgs, TopSpot123 and Sebastien Ronsse, a developer on the 2017 remake, as we discuss the beauty and danger of Monster World. You, too, will be snared by The Dragon's Trap! Also, be sure to join us in February, when we'll be play...

Quick Save Club - Episode 16: Torchlight II

The Quick Save Club is a spin off of the Cartridge Club that focuses on PC Games. Every month we choose a retro, classic, or indie PC game to play. We play it together as a community, then record a podcast talking about our experiences with the Game! Welcome to Episode 16! This month we talked about the well recieved Action RPG - Torchlight 2! Hosting this month we got Kevin @Buried_On_Mars, and Ryan @Retrogamerrantn! Leave feedback on twitter @QuickSaveClub  or on the Cartridge Club...

Life is Strange - Cartridge Club - ep. 88

For December, we chose to play the wonderful choose your own adventure game, Life is Strange. This game is full of drama, intense moments, and time travel! Hosting this episode was Josh aka Frantic, with guests, GizmosGameroom, Blinkoom and Dylan Charles. Listen and see what we had to say about this riveting tale of teenage turbulance! Join us in January, for Wonder Boy III The Dragon's Trap. In February we're playing Ghostbusters (360/PS3/Wii or the more recent remaster), and March will b...

QSC Savepoint - Episode 5: Holiday Special

Welcome to the Quick Save Club! The Quick Save Club is a spin off of the Cartridge Club that focuses on PC Games. Every 2 months we choose a Retro, Classic, or Indie PC game to play. We play it together as a community, then record a podcast talking about our experiences with the game! On this episode of our "in between" show 'Savepoint' we talk about our lives, pc issues, and go over a now de-bunked list of epic games freebies! Timely! Happy Holidays from the QuickSaveClub hosts! Reach ou...

Banjo Kazooie - Cartridge Club - Ep. 87

For November, we've chosen to play the first in the long running, but dormant 3D platformer collectathon series - Banjo Kazooie. This month's host, Ryan, is joined by community members Moonside Brando, Topspot123, Chase the Mad Gamer, and Josh, Creep1337. Join us in December, for Life is Strange, January, for Wonder Boy III The Dragon's Trap, and in February we're playing Ghostbusters (360/PS3/Wii or the more recent remaster). As always, follow along with the conversation every month on ou...

QSC Savepoint - Episode 4: Next Gen VS. PC Gaming

Welcome to the Quick Save Club! The Quick Save Club is a spin off of the Cartridge Club that focuses on PC Games. Every 2 months we choose a Retro, Classic, or Indie PC game to play. We play it together as a community, then record a podcast talking about our experiences with the game! On this episode of our "in between" show 'Savepoint' we talk about Next Gen Gaming consoles and how they will effect the future of pc gaming, and if the value is there for these new consoles! Reach out to us,...

Parasite Eve - Cartridge Club - Ep. 86

For this October, we’ve choosen to play a classic horror action-RPG, 1998's Parasite Eve for the Playstation. This months host, Church, is joined by community members Round_2_Gaming, ThisDisposedHero, and bohangirl84. Join us in November for Banjo Kazooie, December for Life is Strange, and in January we're playing Wonder Boy III The Dragon's Trap. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our forums at https://www.cartridgeclub.org or our community's Discord.  Interest...

Quick Save Club - Episode 15: Fallout: New Vegas

The Quick Save Club is a spin off of the Cartridge Club that focuses on PC Games. Every 2 months we choose a retro, classic, or indie PC game to play.  We play it together as a community, then record a podcast talking about our experiences with the Game! Welcome to Episode 15!  This month we talked about the flawed RPG masterpiece, Fallout: New Vegas from Obsidian Entertainment and Bethesda Softworks! Hosting this month we got Kevin @Buried_On_Mars, Josh @FranticSociety, and Ryan @Retroga...

God of War (2018) - Cartridge Club - ep. 85

This month, we’ve selected one of the top games of the 8th console generation, 2018’s God of War for the Playstation 4. Along with host Musty Hobbit, fellow co-host Ryan, or ItsRocketSauce will join me for our discussion, and wer’re excited to invite on first time guest, and God of War mega-fan Captain Algebra. Join us in October for Parasite Eve, November for Banjo Kazooie, and in December, we're playing Life is Strange. As always, follow along with the conversation every month on our fo...