Resident Evil 2 for the Nintendo 64 was a port that seemed to be impossible. The developers somehow miraculously squeezed two full CDs worth of zombies, puzzles, and cutscenes into a single 64 megabyte cart, but now it's time for Leon and Claire's biggest challenge yet:
The 64-Point Inspection!
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/resident-evil-2-transcript/)
9 Oct 2026
Star Wars Episode I: Racer
In 1997, developers from LucasArts got an early sneak preview of concept art for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and its now-iconic podracing scene. They spent the next two years creating dozens of characters, vehicles, and tracks based on a single scene from a movie nobody had even seen yet. The game ended up being a success back then, but how does it hold up nearly 30 years later? Is it 'poodoo' or does it have the force on its side?
Let's start our engines and hit the track to take on the 64-point inspection!
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/episode-i-racer-transcript/)
25 Sept 2026
War Gods
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 did it go?
We'll find out as War Gods enters the arena to take on the 64-point inspection!
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/war-gods-transcript/)
11 Sept 2026
Superman 64
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 the 64-Point Inspection!
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/superman-transcript/)
28 Aug 2026
Mission: Impossible
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 hit, but the game saw years of delays, and its development started to look like the true impossible mission. It finally released in the summer of 1998 to mixed reviews, and commercial success.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take on the 64-Point Inspection!
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/mission-impossible-transcript/)
14 Aug 2026
Buck Bumble
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 years later, Buck Bumble received an N64 re-release by modernized console manufacturer ModRetro. Does Buck live up to the buzz?
Join us as Buck Bumble takes on the 64-Point Inspection!
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/buck-bumble-transcript/)
31 Jul 2026
Pilotwings 64
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 how does it stack up againt the 64-Point Inspection?
Join us as we put it to the test!
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/pilotwings-64-transcript/)
17 Jul 2026
1080° Snowboarding
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 copies, but how does it hold up all these years later?
We put it to the test with the (totally patented) 64-Point Inspection!
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/1080o-snowboarding-transcript/)
3 Jul 2026
Introducing The Cartridge Archive!
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.
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FULL TRANSCRIPT (https://thecartridgearchive.com/episodes/transcripts/intro-transcript/)
1 Jul 2026
Trailer: The Cartridge Archive
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!
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