Episode 259: Dick Tracy Genesis
Once again we go back to back, compare the Sega version to the Nintendo! This week dive into the Genesis version of Dick Tracy! Spoiler alert, it looks so much better!
Feb 23, 2022•54 min
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Episode 258: Dick Tracy NES
Break out your 2 way radio watches and yellow trench coat because were calling Dick Tracy! Does this NES Game retain the bold bold colors and fun of the hit movie? Listen in and find out!
Feb 18, 2022•52 min
Episode 257: Faxanadu pt 2
This week we wrap things up in the world tree as we continue with Faxandu for the NES pt 2!
Feb 09, 2022•43 min
Episode 256: Faxanadu pt1
Don't let the boring cover art fool you, this classic action rpg is full of charming style, and a lot of keys! Nick and Eric break down the game-play and History in pt 1 of Faxanadu for the NES!
Feb 02, 2022•57 min
Episode 255: Amazing Spiderman Gameboy
Hello true believers! This week the Amazing Spider-man swings his way onto the GameBoy! Can the garish green of this handheld do the old webhead justice? Listen in and find out True believers!
Jan 28, 2022•50 min
Episode 254: Decap Attack
We're back! We hope you didn't lose your head over our brief hiatus but if you did your in good company! This week we play the bizarre Genesis/Megadrive game Decap Attack!!
Jan 13, 2022•59 min
Episode 253: Special Message/Arcade Memories
In this very special episode of Cartridge Command we tell you whats been up with the guys and their lack of shows, also Arcade memories!
Dec 17, 2021•38 min
Episode 252: Killer Instinct
It's time to take a look at one of the more notable entries in the bloated 90's fighting game market! How does this arcade port hold up? Is it Killer Instinct or Killer It-Stinks? Tune in and find out!
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Episode 251: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Is it possible for a game to transform from a derided piece of garbage into a respectable cult classic? Yes, possibly, but that's not the case with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for the NES!!!
Nov 02, 2021•45 min
Episode 250: Little Samson
We celebrate our 250th episode by playing one of the most expensive NES games, but also one of the best! This week we extol the beautiful backgrounds of Little Samson!
Oct 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Episode 249: Metroid 2 pt. 2
We wrap up coverage of a really great metroid game! It's part 2 of Metroid 2: Return of Samus!
Oct 11, 2021•48 min
Episode 248: Metroid 2: Return of Samus
It's time for Eric & Nick to take a look at a perhaps overlooked entry in the storied Metroid franchise! How did Samus fare in her first portable outing? Listen in and find out!
Oct 02, 2021•49 min
Episode 247: Columns
Is this Sega's answer to Tetris? Kinda; it's complicated! This week we play Columns for the Sega Genesis/Megadrive!
Sep 27, 2021•30 min
Episode 246: Klax
It is the 90's and there is time for Klax, or at least that's what they said! 30 years later we play Klax for the Sega Genesis!
Sep 17, 2021•27 min
Episode 245: Gradius 3
Eric and Nick take a look at one of the first shoot 'em ups on the SNES! Can the M.A.X. stop the foul Bacterion? Does this Slow down ridden port stand the test of time? This week Gradius 3!
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Episode 244: Rescue Rangers 2
Some time, some crimes go slipping through the cracks, but these two Commandos are picking up the slack! This week we play the very late NES release Rescue Rangers 2!
Aug 28, 2021•53 min
Episode 243: Ninja Gaiden
Ninja Gaiden is a very hard game! Ninja Gaiden is a very good game! Did Eric finally beat Ninja Gaiden? Find out as we play Ninja Gaiden for NES!
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Episode 242: Mole Mania
This week we play a lesser known game produced by Shigeru Miyamoto! It's Mole Mania for the GameBoy, and surprise surprise its really good!
Aug 13, 2021•55 min
Episode 241: OGRPG - Ultima 4: Quest of the Avatar - part 3!
This is it! After some General Chat, Avatars Abby and Nick conclude their quest! Having proven our moral worth, this week we venture forth and explore three castles, eight dungeons, and even the Stygian Abyss! Then we review the game! Excitement abounds!
Aug 04, 2021•56 min
Episode 240: OGRPG - Ultima 4: Quest of the Avatar - part 2!
Abby and Nick continue to delve into Ultima 4! We talk about our histories with this game and its manual, then take a tour of Britannia's many towns and villages! Join us in our quests for self- perfection!
Jul 28, 2021•49 min
Episode 239: OGRPG - Ultima 4: Quest of the Avatar!
OGRPG returns with Ultima 4: Quest of the Avatar! We take on the Nes port of a beloved entry in a storied RPG franchise. We break down the game's inter-connected systems that set it apart from other games, and start our quest in the town of Britannia!
Jul 21, 2021•59 min
Episode 238: Castlevania Bloodlines
Did you spend your Nintendo youth looking down on other platforms Castlevania games? We did, and boy did we miss out! This week the guys play Castlevania Bloodlines for the Sega Genensis/Megadrive!!
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Episode 237: Skyblazer
If you love Shmups, we're sorry because this weeks game is not one! Skyblazer is a pretty fun action platformer! It's ok i always thought it was a shmup too! Its Skyblazer for the Super Nintendo!
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Episode 236: Spy vs. Spy
This week find out which Cartridge Commando is the Black Spy! The MAD Magazine comic come to life as we play Spy vs Spy for the NES!
Jun 24, 2021•37 min
Episode 235: 1943
It's time we tackled the 194X series, but were not torturing ourselves with the first one! Its 1943 for the NES, the good one!
Jun 19, 2021•55 min
Episode 234: Pokemon Red/ Blue pt 5
This is it! In the conclusion of our coverage of the first games in the Pokemon franchise, we talk to Pokemon veteran Holden about each of the 151 Generation One Pokemon! Do we trash your faves? Listen in and find out!
Jun 03, 2021•57 min
Episode 233: Pokemon Red/ Blue pt 4
We finally play Pokemon Red and Blue! It's 4 parts long, all are out now!
May 26, 2021•55 min
Episode 232: Pokemon Red/Blue Pt 3
In our third episode of PokeMay we learn more about the history of Pokemon and detail our paths to next few badges! Badges? We don't need no stinking badges! Oh wait, actually we do.
May 21, 2021•40 min
Episode 231: Pokemon Red/ Blue Pt 2
We continue PokeMay by discussing our respective histories with Pokemon as well as our thoughts on our first foray into the franchise! Then we truly begin our quest to be the best! We're blasting off again!
May 19, 2021•53 min
Episode 230: Pokemon Red/Blue pt1
You've asked, and we have delivered! This week begins our exploration of the Game Boy classic Pokemon!
May 09, 2021•51 min
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