In the 1990s, fighting games were the centerpiece of any popular arcade. Midway had already struck gold with the Mortal Kombat series, but the industry was changing rapidly. They chose to use War Gods as a way to bridge the gap between their 2D successes and the 3D future that was becoming the standard. How…

Superman: The New Superman Adventures, better known as Superman 64, is one of the most notorious games of all time. Universally known to be a half-finished mess, its reputation is well documented, but is there more to the story? Does it deserve a closer look? Can it reached Certified 64 status? Let’s put it through…

In 1966, television audiences were introduced to the Impossible Mission Force, a secret government agency that delivered instructions via self-destructing tape recorder. 30 years later, the first of eight Mission: Impossible movies debuted in theaters while an N64 game based on the franchise was set to release a short time later. The movie was a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome to The Cartridge Archive! This short trailer introduces what the show is about, and the 64-Point Inspection. Whether you were there all those years ago, you’ve been collecting for decades, or you’re discovering these games for the first time, we hope you’ll join us! Find more information on The Cartridge Archive and join our…