The Cartridge Family 093 – Ninja Goes Full Mamba, StarCraft: Ghost Lives

Is it OK to be cool with losing? Does every loss while playing a competitive video game, some pickup basketball at the local gym, or a pie-eating contest need to fill you with unholy rage? According to video game influencer and streaming superstar, Ninja, abso-damn-lutely!

Ninja recently took to Twitter to call out people who are OK with losing at video games. The remark peeled back the virtual curtain on his competitive nature, and it sparked a debate amongst the gaming community over good sportsmanship and how people respond to winning and losing at video games. Is it really, just a game? John, Joe, and Buffa have strong opinions!

Then, StarCraft: Ghost returns from the dead! The much hyped but ill-fated shooter from Blizzard resurfaced online a few days ago. First as found footage, and then someone uploaded what exists of the actual game for people to play. The three dads were right in the thick of all the StarCraft: Ghost hoopla back in the Xbox, PS2, and GameCube days. Find out what they think about this surprise reveal.

In other news, Nintendo unveils a new Switch Lite color, there’s an Animal Crossing Direct, and Joe has some more thoughts on Kentucky Route Zero. It’s another gem of an episode on the road to 100!

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Today's Topics

• Game Releases

  • Bayonetta and Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle (PS4, Xbox One)

  • Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator (Switch, Steam)

  • Hunt: Showdown for PS4 (already available for Xbox One and PC)

  • Xbox Game Pass adds Kingdom Hearts 3, Yakuza 0, & more later this month

• Stories

  • Sonic the Hedgehog speeds past record for video game movie opening

    There's no stopping Sonic the Hedgehog, as his theatrical debut speeds past Detective Pikachu to break the record for the largest three-day opening for a video game movie. by Ozzie Mejia

  • Nintendo Switch Lite coral color coming in April 2020

    Nintendo has announced a fourth color for the Nintendo Switch Lite collection. Players will be able to get their hands on coral coming this April. by TJ Denzer

  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Direct coming this week

    Get ready for an all new look at your Island Getaway Package! A Nintendo Direct is coming this week with a big spotlight on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. by TJ Denzer

Today's Cast

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• Joe Stasio
• John Benyamine
• Chris Buffa

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Christopher Buffa

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Christopher's earliest gaming memory was playing Cookie Monster Munch for the Atari 2600. Little did he know that devouring virtual sweets as a youngster would transform him into Shacknews freelancer at age 39! These days, he spends his time parenting the Dark Souls of children, while his video game backlog rises like the finest of pizza dough.