Tales from the Cartridge: The Video Game Storytelling Podcast

Tonight, we return to find Zagreus, the prince of the underworld, as he continues his escape to the world above. In order to do that, he must make it through the next realm: Asphodel. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful tale as you fall into a deep sleep. Enjoy and goodnight!

Tonight, we join a young boy and his new fairy companion as they help return a lost dog to his heartbroken owner. This story is inspired from the side-quest in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this wonderful tale as you fall into a deep sleep. Enjoy and goodnight!

Yeehaw Storygoers! We are headed to the wild west to dive into an old favorite. Join us as we try to wrangle the story of Red Dead RedemptionLet us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or by emailing us at [email protected]. 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.

Happy New Year, Storygoers! Now that 2025 has ended, it's time to crown our Story of the Year! Who will take home this most PRESTIGIOUS award?! We also have a character wheel thrown in for some fun as well!Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or by emailing us at [email protected]. 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. 

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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. 

*DISCLAIMER - The game discussed in this episode is rated M for Mature!*BOO!!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN, STORYGOERS! We discuss the story of "Still Wakes The Deep" and the horrors of running away from consequences! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or by emailing us at [email protected]. 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.

Welcome back to Campfire Stories! In this series, we focus on telling spooky and scary video game stories for your enjoyment. Tonight, we discover how one multiplayer game is more than it might seem. We hope you enjoy this tale for... No Players Online…Send us your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to ⁠[email protected]⁠ , on our Instagram @talesfromthecartridge or by leaving a voicemail by calling 207-494-4334 and we'll read or listen to them on the show!

Hello, Storygoers! Welcome back to another video Episode!! We hope you are enjoying this new format for our bigger monthly stories. Join us as we dive into the beautiful and sometime overwhelming world of Outer Wilds. A story about the universe and our place in it. So come join us as we maybe find the meaning of life! Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or by emailing us at [email protected]. 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.

It's Fall again which bring the classic question to our minds: which random video game character would be best to bring apple picking?? It's an important question that we set out to answer! So join us for this gold delicious episode (cringe, sorry) as we debate a winner!!Let us know what you think of our bedtime stories on our Instagram or emailing us at [email protected]. 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.