We did a great episode of Blowing Cartridges about Which Way Up, and so excited to see the Kickstarter live! Definitely give it a look!

Drew Agnew Vooks GoNintendoTweet Dr Kawashima has chosen me.

We are once again back in the saddle, with an episode we recorded in September reminiscing about the history of Nintendo Connection Tours in Australia alongside Nintendo Live 2024, held in Aug/Sep 2024 in Sydney. #nintendoAustralia open.spotify.com/episode/6jb58H…

For our first episode of 2025 Josh Surname joined our hosts to discuss the #ToysToLife genre. From Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Lego Dimensions, Amiibo and Starlink, we reflect on the genre’s success and failures and what the future may hold. #amibo open.spotify.com/episode/5Kg3IQ…

We’re back with Aura Australis for our annual #VGM episode! This year’s topic is end credit themes - so sit back to hear some great uplifting and reflective tunes! #videogamemusic open.spotify.com/episode/4Efsey…

We’re only about a month late, but here is our discussion of 2024 in video games. With special guest Hopk Gaming we discuss the major headlines and industry trends of 2024 as well as our favourite 2024 games #2024Gaming open.spotify.com/episode/0Kel00…

Heard about the latest discussions over gambling/loot boxes in video games? Playing Pokémon TCG? Listen in for a discussion about the latest regulatory moves on gambling in video games in Australia and our thoughts on what the ramifications will be. open.spotify.com/episode/0EQPrO…

With much speculation about the Switch 2 and its mouse capabilities, Zach and Tam with special guest Dave, reflect back on the history of ‘gimmicks’ in gaming. When does a gimmick become not a gimmick? What is a gimmick? Tune in to find out! open.spotify.com/episode/5jBHjI…

One worth listening - simply to witness me astound Zach by quoting from the Oxford English Dictionary

On our latest episode we celebrate 25 years of the Sims with special guest Jeyjeybink EA Partner and well known Sims 4 content creator. Tune in as we take a quick journey through our memories of the Sims, its community and future #TheSims25 #Jeyjeybink open.spotify.com/show/4wTuv1JNV…

I think this is the first episode inspired by my mum sending a message to the family group chat - in this instance it was “did you know The Sims is 25 years old”. I assume I have Australian morning TV to thank.

20 years ago the Nintendo DS launched in Australia, revolutionising video games. On this episode, joined by Oliver Brandt from the Vookscast, Brendan, Zach & Ollie talk about their memories of the console, their favourite games and its legacy #NintendoDS open.spotify.com/episode/5UK1QP…

We were delighted to be joined by David Gibson of MST Financial for our latest episode to talk through the current gaming discourse over the price of games and consoles. It was a fascinating hearing Gibbo share his insights from an investment perspective open.spotify.com/episode/2ZhsoY…

One of my favourite episodes of Blowing Cartridges yet! I highly recommend giving it a listen (in my obviously unbiased opinion) to hear us discuss the nuances of video game/console pricing in the current climate of 2025

Joined by (former) Australian competitive Mario Kart player and vtuber NinStarRose (QT☆Rose) 🇦🇺 🇬🇷 🇵🇸 we discussed the topic of changes and transitions in competitive multiplayer games. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blo…

Tune in for our latest episode of BC where we chat with iDrewby of The House of Mario fame about all things related to the 40th anniversary of Mario! #mario #nintendoaustralia #mario40 podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blo…

We had the pleasure of being joined by Sanatana Mishra of Witch Beam Games to discuss all things shoot ‘em ups/shmups! Tune in to hear a wide ranging discussion, insights into the development of Assault Android Cactus to unpacking the genre as a whole! podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blo…

ICYMI: While our last episode for 2025 is about to go live, make sure that you listened to our second last episode of the year. Lvaneede joined us once again to talk all things #Xbox! open.spotify.com/episode/7gnBGf…

Our 6th annual (we can’t quite believe it ourselves) #VGM episode is live, just in time for Christmas! Joined once again by Aura Australis, sit down in a comfy chair and enjoy music that makes waiting enjoyable! open.spotify.com/episode/4ReHHA…