It's Game Awards time!! Come join us as we react to the Game Awards 2025 winners and reveals while we make so many jokes! Do all the jokes land? You'll have to come and find out!

Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or by emailing us at tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us, commenting on our posts, or commenting under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like and don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. 

Hello Storygoers! We finally confront the age-old question...what is the perfect video game story feast based on VIBES?! The mashed potatoes, the gravy, the pies: we figure out the vibes they give for a Thanksgiving dinner and figure out what game would be a perfect fit. It's weird but come see what we pick and if you would enjoy the feast we build!

Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or by emailing us at tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us, commenting on our posts, or commenting under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like and don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. 

SUUUUUMMER TIIIIIIME AND THE GAMING'S EASY! It's Summer Game Fest time and we make our WILD predictions! We gamified the predictions this time and there can be only ONE WINNER...unless we both lose which is very possible. So come and join us to say "Wow, these predictions are wild and never going to happen"!

Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us or commenting on our posts, or comment under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like, don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. 

Episode 13 of Bedtime Stories! We wrote our own Animal Crossing bedtime story! Completely inspire by Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we take you on a tale of the Villager as they make their way through a normal day on their island. We hope you enjoy this carefree story as you try to go to sleep! Goodnight!!

The spooky season has ended and now its time to be thankful for the wonderful things we have like video games. Join Ryan and Eric as they share the game systems that they're most thankful for and run down some Nintendo drama. Do Ryan and Eric hate Nintendo now!? Tune in and find out! 

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com and we'll read them on the show! We'll also send you as free Tales from the Cartridge sticker as a thank you!

WARNING: This episode contains mature themes with sounds including gunshots, descriptions of blood, sexual abuse and heavy swearing!

Episode 33! This is part 2 of No More Heroes! Travis sets his sights as the #1 ranked assassin in the world! Can he cut and slash his way to the top?! Come join us in the end of this crazy tale to find out!!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and/or perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com on the stories we cover and we'll read them on the show!

*This episode does not have sound effects yet due to time constraints. Sound effects will be added ASAP! We apologize in advance if our adding sound effects later messes up where anyone leaves off during the episode.*

Episode 12 of Bedtime Stories! It's spooky season and we're embracing it with the tale of Simon Belmont as he goes to kill Dracula! So comes join us for a spooky bedtime story to help you slumber to dreams of terrifying nightmares (or pleasant fantasies, your choice)!

Boo! The spooky season is here. Listen to Ryan and Eric talk about some of their favorite spooky games in preparation for this month. Check out our Spooky intro. Are Ryan and Eric big spooky babies when it comes to horror? Listen and find out! 

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com and we'll read them on the show! We'll also send you as free Tales from the Cartridge sticker as a thank you!

WARNING: This episode contains mature themes with sounds including gunshots, descriptions of blood, and heavy swearing!

Episode 32! This is part 1 of the tale of Travis Touchdown as he begins his blood-soaked journey to be the #1 assassin! Can he do it?! Will he be strong enough?! We won't know because this is only part 1!! Come join us on this crazy adventure!!

The seasons are changing and it's the perfect time to go outside! Why not take us with you!? Listen to us as we talk about nature in video games while you hike through a forest or whatever. Are these video games better than nature and going outside?! Find out in this episode! 

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com and we'll read them on the show! We'll also send you as free Tales from the Cartridge sticker as a thank you!

It's our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Time flies when you're having fun and telling video games stories! That's the saying, right? We reflect on this past year with our thoughts on Tales as well as it's future! 

Come and fall asleep to the tale of Mario the carpenter as he ascends to face the menacing Donkey Kong and save his girlfriend Pauline! So get comfy, settle in, and fall asleep to this relaxing bedtime story! Goodnight!!

Ah...remakes. Those special games that are so memorable and nostalgic but with a fresh coat of paint. BUT, are remakes important?! Wait, what did you ask?! Which are our favorites?? Well join is for this episode to find out!!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to our email: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com and we'll read them on the show! We'll also send you as free Tales from the Cartridge sticker as a thank you!

Have you ever wondered if the games you've played have helped you grow into a better person? What do you mean you're not sure?! Well we can help with that! Let's hunker down and reflect on all the lessons we've learned so far from some of the games we've covered on the podcast! 

Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us or commenting on our posts, or comment under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like, don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. 

Episode 31! Join us as we dive into the world of Spyro the Dragon.  Will this young dragon be able to save all dragon kind from their crystal fate?!  Why don't they help him once they're free? Are dragons the baddies? Come find out as we explore the world of Spyro the Dragon. The first installment in this Playstation classic! Come and join us in this dragon-filled episode! 

Episode 30! Can Superman save his friends from being trapped in a virtual world by the diabolical Lex Luthor?! Why is Superman saving a virtual Metropolis? Why is Darkseid planning to use a bomb to blow up the Daily Planet parking garage?!?! So many strange and weird questions to answer and so little time to answer them!! Come and join us in this "superpowered" episode!!

DLC Episode 9!! We're halfway through 2021 and you know what that means! Ryan and Eric go through their favorite video game stories for games released in 2021! So come join us as we discuss 2021 so far! I've typed "2021" waaaaaay too many times in this description!!

Hello, Storygoers! Eric and Ryan are taking a bit of vacation this week, but we will be back next week with our July DLC. Were going to rebroadcast episode 12 of Tales from the Cartridge! This was during October where we only covered spooky games. 

Should we trust a cowboy from the 1900s to keep us safe from a zombie apocalypse that has taken his family and driven the world into chaos? No probably not, but maybe it works out. Find out on the latest episode of Tales from the Cartridge! 

Episode 29 of Tales from the Cartridge! We fly through the galaxy with the greatest bounty hunter alive! Join us as we tell the tale of Samus as they fight the evil space pirates who are desperately trying to rule the galaxy with a metroid shaped fist!

SURPRISE! Ryan and Eric give THEIR thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to all the interesting E3 2021 news! Come join us to see what we thought and if you agree or not!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to us at tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com or comment on our Instagram and Twitter so we can read them on the show! We'll send you a free Tales from the Cartridge sticker as a thank you!

DLC Episode 8!!! Our DLC episode for the month of June is a recap of the Ratchet and Clank story to get you ready for Rift Apart. Join us as we dive into the fun and wild story of Ratchet and Clank!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and prospectives at:
Tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.con for your chance to snag a tales sticker!

Episode 28 of Tales from the Cartridge! Join us as we again explore the world of the Forgotten Realms! The land of miniature space hamsters, intrigue, and romance! Can Callius the Humble and his friends stop a powerful angelic crusader wreaking havoc on the sword coast!?  Will he be able to sing his way out of this one!? Will the fact he is the child of the god of murder cause any issues!? Find out here! We are again joined by the incredible Jesse Law. His incredible voice acting and script make this another incredible episode. You won't wanna miss it! 

Episode 27 of Tales from the Cartridge! In this episode, we cover the indie game A Short Hike! Will Claire make it to the top of Hawks Peak?! Maybe! But what's important is the beautiful nature, the friends she meets along the way, and breakfast? Join us as we take a relaxing break in the world of A Short hike! 

Episode 26 of Tales from the Cartridge! In this episode, we cover the 2000 N64 game Spider-Man 64! Can Spidey stop a a rogues gallery of villains to save NYC?! Yeah probably! Can he save Mary Jane from be drowned in sewage water? Wow, I hope so! Does Venom somehow go from villain to comic relief?! I sure hope so!! So come join us as we web-swing through this fun episode!

Hello Storygoers! We discuss all the news about the Nintendo Switch 2 and our thoughts on it! We also discuss the upcoming games for 2025 and the stories that have us the most excited to experience! So come sit down and enjoy these fun discussions with us!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com, on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or the Spotify poll question and we'll read or listen to them on the show! Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon!

DLC Episode 7!! We have a BATTLE ROYALE between all of the episodes we've made! Only 1 can be THE BEST EPISODE!!! Come join us to find out which episode REIGNS SUPREME!!

Episode 25 of Tales from the Cartridge! Can The Kid fix the Calamity? Is it a good idea to trust a kid with saving the world? Maybe! As long as he can use all of the good weapons he has at his disposal. Join us for Bastion! Come listen to Erics very good voice! It destroyed him. 

Send your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com

We have a surprise DLC episode with us reporting on current gaming news! We cover 6 of the most interesting stories that intrigued us and tickled our fancy! That sounds weird to say but we refuse to use the backspace now! 

As always, sending us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com. You can also find us on our instagram or twitter!!

Episode 6 of Bedtime Stories! Are you prepared to go off on an adventure through the Lylat System with the Star Fox team to stop the evil Dr. Andross?! Come join us on this grand adventure as you fall into a peaceful sleep! Goodnight!

As always, send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com

Welcome back, Storygoers! Ryan and Eric discuss the most COMPELLING VILLAINS IN VIDEO GAMES! The bad guys you just love to hate!! Come join us!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartrig3@gmail.com so we can read them on a future episode!

Episode 24 of Tales from the Cartridge! Can The Stranger escape the multi-layered prison designed specifically for him? Maybe! As long as he can kill the jailers waiting for him! Join us as we make a prison break in this episode!

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Episode 23 of Tales from the Cartridge! We dive into the beautiful story of Ori and the Blind Forest! Is this the episode that makes Eric and Ryan cry!? Why are owls so scary!? Tune in and find out. Join us for another episode of Tales from the Cartridge. 

Episode 5 of Bedtime Stories! We set off for Pokémon Island in the hopes of getting the perfect shot! Photo shot, that is! Lay down and relax as we set off in this imagery filled episode featuring some great Generation 1 Pokémon! Goodnight!

As always, send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com

Episode 22 of Tales from the Cartridge! We climb onto the story of Shadow of the Colossus and take a good stab at discussing what makes this story so good! Did you get all the game puns in that last sentence?! Literal genius! What...what was I saying? OH! Come join us as we discuss Shadow of the Colossus!

Welcome back, Storygoers! Ryan and Eric discuss the WORST video game settings and why they'd NEVER want to live in them! Too scary, too boring, too....medieval? The reasons are endless! Come join us!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartrig3@gmail.com so we can read them on a future episode!

Tonight, we join the prince of the underworld as he tries to escape to the world above to meet with an invaluable person. But he won’t have an easy time doing so as we tell the tale of Hades. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful tale as you fall into a deep sleep. Enjoy and goodnight!

Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram by dming us or commenting on our posts, or comment under this episode on Spotify in our posted question. We’d love to know what you like, don’t like, and the stories you’d like us to cover next. 

Episode 21 of Tales from the Cartridge! Join us as we explore the world of Ratchet and Clank. A galaxy of guns, strange aliens, and Steve?! What happens when someone is willing to destroy a whole bunch of planets to make a really nice one? Can a cat and a robot stop them? Find out in this episode! 

Episode 4 of Bedtime Stories! We travel through the cold and colorless world of Limbo as a young boy journeys to find his one and only sister. This is the perfect story for those who enjoy a scary and thriller type of story to fall asleep to! This isn't the story for those who are afraid of spiders!

As always, send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com

Episode 20 of Tales from the Cartridge! What would you do if you found out your kind was the next big food craze? Well, for Abe, that's exactly his problem! Come join us as we jump into this odd world as Abe journey's to help save his people! 

This episode was originally recorded for the First Encounter Podcast! The hosts, Chris and Haney, have an amazing podcast based around Final Fantasy7! It focuses on the perspectives of one host (Chris) who loves the game and the other (Haney) who is experiencing it for the very first time! You can check them out by clicking on this link! https://www.firstencounterpodcast.com/

As always, send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives and we'll read them on the show! Comment on our social media posts, DM us, or email us to: tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com

Hello, Storygoers! Ryan and Eric discuss their favorite relationships in video games during this month of love! We talk about all kinds of love in this one. We hope you love it as much as Kratos loves trees and Sully loves cigars! 

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartrig3@gmail.com so we can read them on a future episode!

Episode 19 of Tales from the Cartridge! Join us as we explore the world of the Forgotten Realms! The land of clean hotels and gods of murder? Can the power of song help you defeat your foes? Found out here!   Also, we have another special guest, Jesse Law! Come and listen!

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Episode 3 of Bedtime Stories! It is the conclusion of the story! Will Mario make it to the top of the castle to fight Bowser one last time?! Will he save Princess Peach and the others trapped in the castle's walls? Well if you've played a Mario gave ever then you probably already know! But come listen anyway and enjoy as you fall asleep. Goodnight!!

Episode 18 of Tales from the Cartridge! We cover the electrifying story of inFAMOUS and discover how being the good guy typically leaves you in more pain than if you were evil. We also discover how using a webcam can add an echo effect to a person's recording (sorry!)

WARNING: This episode contains sounds of gun fire. If this is triggering for you, please consider not listening.

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Happy New Year, Storygoers!! Ryan and Eric discuss their most anticipating videogames for the upcoming year of 2021. This is also the first time they record using webcams. Did it mess up their audio without them realizing until the editing? Yes, 100%.....but hopefully you like it anyway!!!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartrig3@gmail.com so we can read them on a future episode!

Episode 17 of Tales from the Cartridge! Join us as we lay back in the animus and explore a tale of Assassins and Templars in the Middle East! If history class was like this, we would have liked it WAAAAAAAAY more! Also, we have a special guest!! Come and listen!

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Episode 16 of Tales from the Cartridge! Come on a journey with us as we explore the Shoshone Forest. Is someone following us? Are we good at preventing or watching forest fires? Tune in and find out! 

Hello Storygoers! As we've done before, we spin our character wheel to make some random video game couples and see which one we feel embodies the perfect relationship! Will there be surprising couples? Yes! Will there be actual cute couplings? Yes!! Will there be surprise thruples?! YES!!! So come and join us for this fun time and see if we got it right or not!

Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to tal3sfromth3cartridg3@gmail.com, on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge, or the Spotify poll question and we'll read or listen to them on the show! Also, please consider supporting us on Patreon!

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Episode 2 of Tales from the Cartridge: Bedtime Stories! We continue on with Mario as he ventures into the castle's basement. Will Mario find more power stars in his attempt to stop the evil Bowser?! Probably! Will lava be involved? Most definitely! Come and join us as you fall asleep! Goodnight!

It's that beautiful time of the year! Game of the Year time, baby!! For our DLC episode, we focus on the best video game stories from 2020! Come join us as we discuss our favorite stories from his nightmare of a year!

Episode 15 of Tales from the Cartridge! Come on a journey with us as we explore Nathan Drake's journey to find El Dorado! We also have our very first guest on the show!! So much exciting stuff in one episode, how could you resist?!