Super Switch Headz
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsSuper Switch Headz brings you the latest Nintendo news, rumors, speculation, and hype! In every episode your hosts David Howe, Patrick Knisely, Matthew Stoner, and special guests discuss and explore the world of Nintendo. We are the official podcast of the Switch Headz (DISCORD and Facebook) groups.
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How the Last Year of the Switch Stacks Up - #264
June 26, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe latest Nintendo Direct surprised everyone with some big first party games coming when it seems like the end of the Switch’s life. Is this normal for the end of a Nintendo console? Robert Segovia joins us to look back at the end of Nintendo’s home console generations to see if any patterns emerge. We also discuss the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including leaker Pyoro’s downfall, Zelda fan art, Microsoft at Gamescom, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been play...
A Surprising, Late Stage Nintendo Switch Direct - #263
June 20, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWe got the June 2024 Nintendo Direct this week and we’ve got thoughts to share. What were our favorite announcements? How does this Direct stack up? We also cover the rest of the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Nintendo going after sheet music, leaker drama, the Mario movie sequel being dated, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introducti...
Summer Game Fest: Our Thoughts (and Prayers) - #262
June 12, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBSummer Game Fest returned this past weekend along with the Xbox showcase and tons of other digital presentations. We give our thoughts on the experience as a whole and highlight our favorite announcements, trailers, and games. We also cover the rest of the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including the Mega Man Game Boy games coming to NSO, Steam Next Fest, Nintendo Direct rumors, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Po...
The Ethics of Golf vs. Video Game Golf - #261
June 05, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIs playing golf video games more ethical than playing golf IRL? Which has a greater environmental impact? Which is better for you? More fun? In this wide ranging discussion, we’re joined by Dan Murphy (DCD) to talk about golf, video games, climate change, consumption, modern systems, and the types of things that are okay in video games but not in real life. We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including the recent Sony State of Play, The Legend of Zelda LEGO set, rumors of ne...
Tearing Into Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - #260
May 29, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThe remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is out and we give our initial impressions this week. We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including more acquisitions in both gaming and the gaming journalism space, Nintendo opening a new store in San Francisco, rumors of a new Mario game, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introdu...
Talking Gaming Journalism w/ Isaiah D. Colbert - #259
May 22, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIsaiah D. Colbert (journalist from Kotaku, IGN, and Inverse) guests this week to talk about the current landscape of gaming journalism. We chat about giving review scores, the challenge of publishing longer in-depth pieces, and more. We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Nintendo acquiring Shiver Entertainment, rumors around Call of Duty on Game Pass, and Splatoon 3’s last big update. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch H...
Everything We Know About the Super Switch ft. PapaGenos - #258
May 15, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWe’re joined by Papa Genos to discuss Nintendo’s announcement of the announcement of the successor to the Nintendo Switch and the leaks, rumors, and fan investigation surrounding the upcoming console. We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Xbox closing well-known studios, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, Nintendo’s latest financial report, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts...
Does Endless Ocean Luminous Sink or Swim? - #257
May 08, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe talk Endless Ocean Luminous this week with Shane Kelley. Is the game worth playing? What does it get right? We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition rumors, Super Nintendo World theme park news, Sony’s Helldivers 2 continuing controversies, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Int...
Nintendo's Arcade History - #256
May 01, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWe’re joined by Mia Crystal Peppsi to talk about the history of Nintendo’s arcade games. From the early days to the success of Donkey Kong to the Mario Kart and F-Zero arcade entries, we cover it all. We also go over all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including new Super Switch leaks, Embracer Group splitting into three distinct entities, controversies around Stellar Blade, why Samus isn’t in Fortnite, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Su...
Handheld Gaming is Having a Moment ft. Joey from GameXplain - #255
April 24, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJoey Ferris from GameXplain joins to talk about the modern renaissance of handheld gaming. With the success of the Steam Deck and Switch, we’ve already seen more players enter the handheld game, will this continue? What’s being lost in the current handheld craze? What does the future hold for handhelds? We also cover the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including the recent Indie World presentation, Silksong being rated, more layoffs, emulation taking off on iOS, and much more. As always, we c...
Playing Every Mario RPG Before Thousand Year Door - #254
April 17, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis week we go over the convoluted history and evolution of the various Mario RPG franchises. From the original SNES Super Mario RPG to the Paper Mario games to the Mario & Luigi games, we talk about what makes them different and the common threads. We also cover the gaming news, too, including a Nintendo Switch Online update, Gio Corsi joining Nintendo of America, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...
Is Nintendo the Last Bastion of Exclusives? - #253
April 10, 2024 16:24 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWe’re joined by Jeremy Franklin to discuss the current situation and future surrounding console exclusive games. As Sony and Microsoft put more of their games on PC and other platforms, is Nintendo the last stronghold of exclusivity? We also cover the Nintendo and gaming news, too, including the final Mario Maker level Trimming the Herbs being beaten, the Nintendo Network shutting down online play on Wii U and 3DS, emulators coming to the Apple App Store, and much more. As always, we close w...
The Importance of Concept Art w/ Robbie Trevino - #252
April 03, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWe’re joined by artist Robbie Trevino to talk about his work as a concept artist in the video game industry and beyond. We also cover the Nintendo and gaming news, too, including contractors being laid off at Nintendo of America, hardware rumors, Silksong appearing on the eShop, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:31 News and Rumo...
Showtime! Princess Peach Finally Takes the Spotlight - #251
March 27, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis week Bri Hudock guests and we give our take on Princess Peach Showtime! We also cover the Nintendo and gaming news, too, including the drama surrounding Team 0% and the final uncleared level in Mario Maker, the editor in chief at Kotaku resigning, various DMCA takedowns, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:10:35 News and Rumors ...
Which Nintendo Characters Deserve Their Own Games? - #250
March 20, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWe’re joined by Emma Brockway this week to pitch which of our favorite Nintendo side characters should star in their own spin-off games. With Princess Peach Showtime! releasing soon, we discuss all the other characters ready to take center stage in their own titles. We also cover the Nintendo and gaming news, too, including the final uncleared level in Mario Maker, new hardware rumors, GDC underway, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Swi...
Did Nintendo Just Start a War on Emulation? - #249
March 13, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBOur guests this week, Michael Domangue and Bozo, join to discuss the results and ramifications of the settlement to the lawsuit between Nintendo and Switch emulator Yuzu creators. What impact is this having on emulation now, and how might it affect the future of emulation? We also cover the Nintendo and gaming news, too, including MAR10 day announcements, game workers unionizing, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple P...
Astro Duel 2 Dev Interview: Couch Multiplayer Bliss - #248
March 06, 2024 16:51 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBWe’re joined by Jeff Fillion and Rusty Moyher of Wild Rooster to talk about their latest game, Astro Duel 2, releasing this week. We got the rest of your Nintendo and gaming news, too, including creators of the Switch emulator Yuzu settling out of court with Nintendo for excessive amounts of money, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0...
2024 Oscars Predictions! - Super Film Headz #001
March 04, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this inaugural episode of Super Film Headz, host David Howe is joined by Amir Zamen and Hans Gougar to break down the nominees for best picture for the 96th Academy Awards, along with all other categories! Who will win? Who do we want to win? We go over all of that plus a brief bit of movie news up top, and end with the films we've most recently seen in theaters. Listen to Super Switch Headz AND Super Film Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. Discord...
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase & Pokémon Presents Reactions - #247
February 29, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week we give our reactions and thoughts on the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and Pokémon Presents. We also go over the recent Nintendo and gaming news, too, including the 7 year anniversary of the Switch release, Nintendo suing a Switch emulator developer, continuing industry layoffs, and much more. As always we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:...
Mario vs. Donkey Kong and the Value of GBA Remakes - #246
February 21, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week Vincent Goodwin comes on to help give our impressions of the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong remake for the Switch. We also get into all the recent Nintendo and gaming news, too, including Splatoon 3 updates and DLC, the Super Switch being rumored for 2025 now, IGN Live, the DICE awards, and much more. As always we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:38 News and ...
Romance in Games: Valentine’s Day Special! - #245
February 14, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn celebration of Valentine's Day, we’re joined by otome game writer Liz Myers to discuss romance and relationships in video games. We also discuss the recent Nintendo and gaming news, including the latest financial report from Nintendo, the Sora amiibo releasing, Disney collaborating with and investing in Epic Games, and much more. As always we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 ...
The Super Switch Headz 5 Year Anniversary Show - #244
February 07, 2024 16:50 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBMatthew Stoner returns and joins all four other hosts to celebrate five years of Super Switch Headz. We take listener questions, look back at the history of the show, and to the future. We also discuss all the recent Nintendo and gaming news, including the release of the Apple Vision Pro, rumors of Xbox games going multi-platform, a report showing lots of live service games in development, and much more. As always we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Ap...
Industry Layoffs and the Inevitable Games Crash w/ Liana Ruppert - #243
January 31, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week we're joined by former Bungie Community Manager Liana Ruppert (@DirtyEffinHippy) to discuss the recent slew of layoffs and studio closures, the upcoming AAA crash, and the importance of mental health in the video game industry. We also cover the recent Nintendo and gaming news, including online play shutting down for the WiiU and 3DS, Princess Peach Showtime! costumes and joycons, and much more. As always we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on A...
Our Favorite Books about Games - #242
January 24, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThis week Adam McDorman guests and we talk books. We discuss our favorite books, both fiction and non-fiction, about video games. We also cover the recent Nintendo and gaming news including Palworld’s big success, the debate around gaming subscriptions, AGDQ, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:49 News and Rumors 0:37:58 Books about...
Every GameCube Game on the Switch (ft. Ruleof2Review) - #241
January 17, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe’re joined by Rob of Rule of 2 Review this week to reminisce about the GameCube and discuss all the GameCube games currently available to play on Switch. We also discuss the recent Nintendo and gaming news including alleged Super Switch (Switch 2) leaks, Golden Sun coming to NSO, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:05 News and Rumo...
Oops! All News - #240
January 10, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBAfter several special episodes in a row, we’ve got a lot of news to cover! This week we focus on all the gaming and Nintendo news and rumors from the last few weeks including a Switch flash cart coming soon, rumors of Microsoft exclusives heading to the Switch, Earthbound’s 30th anniversary teasing something, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introdu...
2024 Speculation: The Year of the Super Switch - SPECIAL #24
January 03, 2024 16:50 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB2024 Speculation: The Year of the Super Switch - SPECIAL #24 In this week’s special episode we discuss Nintendo’s 2024. What do we know is coming? What’s rumored? What do WE want? Will it be called the Super Switch? What franchises will be launch titles? It'll be the Super Switch. Right? Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:53 Nintendo’s 2024 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: ht...
Best of 2023: The 5th Annual Golden Headz - SPECIAL #23
December 27, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBIn this week’s special episode we give out our annual awards for our favorite games in various genres and more. Plus we give out the coveted Golden Headz awards for unique categories like “Least Indie Game” and “Best Mario Voice Actor.” Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:28 2023 Golden Headz Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: h...
Okay Now E3 is Actually Dead (ft. Kate from Devolver!) - #239
December 20, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWe’re joined this week by Kate Ludlow of Devolver Digital to discuss the recent news that E3 will not be coming back. Kate brings her perspective working for a publisher on in-person and digital events and the past, present and future of how the industry connects with fans and presents information. We also discuss recent Nintendo and gaming news, including the fan PC port of Link’s Awakening, a Death Stranding movie, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. List...
Wrapping Up the Game Awards 2023 - #238
December 13, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis week we’re joined by Chris McKeever to give our take on The Game Awards 2023. We also discuss recent Nintendo and gaming news, including upcoming additions to the NSO service, the future of The Legend of Zelda series, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:07 News and Rumors 0:30:15 The Game Awards 2023 1:33:30 Games We're Playin...
Splatoon 3: Salmon Run Tips & Tricks - #237
December 06, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThis week we’re joined by Tyson Pease to talk all about tips and tricks for players jumping into the Salmon Run mode in Splatoon 3 after the latest update. We also discuss recent Nintendo and gaming news, including tons of video game adaptation updates, scrapped WaPeach designs, GTA VI, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:45 News and...
Wind - #236
November 29, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThis week’s topic will blow you away: wind in video games! Whether it’s pushing you upward to the next platform or a gust knocks you right into spikes, wind is used as a mechanic in lots of games in various ways, and we break it down. We also cover the recent gaming and Nintendo news including Jet Force Gemini coming to NSO, Game Maker pricing changes, F-Zero 99’s next update, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcast...
Super Mario RPG's Remake is Almost TOO Faithful - #235
November 22, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWe’re joined by Jay Rios to talk about the remake of Super Mario RPG. How does it hold up? What changes were made? Is it worth playing? We also discuss all the recent gaming news including the latest Indie World presentation, Splatoon 3’s upcoming season, the new stop-motion Pokémon show and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:10:17 News an...
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Finally Complete... What's Next? - #234
November 15, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis week we’re joined by Hans Gougar to contemplate the final state of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe after the last Booster Course Pass DLC update, and speculate about the future of the series! We also cover all the recent big gaming and Nintendo news including updated Nintendo sales numbers, The Legend of Zelda movie, the Game Awards nominations, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enj...
Getting Buff with WarioWare: Move It! - #233
November 08, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis week we dive into the latest game featuring the garlic-burger eating, microgame making anti-hero, WarioWare: Move It! We also cover all the recent big gaming and Nintendo news including the last Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC courses, new NSO games, Super Switch rumors, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:10:19 News and Rumors 0:34:05 Wa...
Remaking Riven & the Future of Myst: Cyan Interview - #232
November 01, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe’re joined by Hannah Gamiel and Eric A. Anderson from Cyan, developers of the Myst series, to discuss their games, the upcoming Riven remake, and the genre of "Myst-likes" as a whole. We also cover all the recent big gaming news including controversial new Nintendo rules for e-sports tournaments and content creators, a patent driving Super Switch rumors, Xbox banning non-licensed controllers, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Head...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: 2D Mario is BACK - #231
October 25, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week we detail our impressions of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Is this the 2D Mario game we’ve all been waiting for? We also discuss recent Nintendo and gaming news, including a more open interview with Doug Bowser, new F-Zero 99 tracks, a Halloween Splatfest, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:47 News and Rumors 0:34:15 Super Ma...
How Nintendo (Mostly) Dodged the Live Service Bullet - #230
October 18, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis week Dan Murphy aka DCD joins and we discuss the current state of Live Service games, otherwise known as Games as a Service. We also cover all the recent Nintendo and gaming news including the Microsoft Activision merger being finalized, lots of big game releases, Minecraft selling 300M copies, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduc...
Detective Pikachu Returns is... Kinda Good?? - #229
October 11, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThis week the whole gang’s here to talk about our initial impressions of Detective Pikachu Returns. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including Nintendo announcing the end of online for Wii U and 3DS, the Unity CEO stepping down, the Animal Crossing LEGO sets, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:42 News and Rumors 0:36:47 D...
The End of Amiibo - #228
October 04, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 48 MBThis week Matthew Stoner returns to talk about the future of amiibo. Are we nearing the end of the amiibo era? We also discuss all the recent gaming and Nintendo news including new F-Zero 99 tracks, Jim Ryan leaving PlayStation, the Epic layoffs, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:16 News and Rumors 0:38:14 Future of Amiibo 1:13:5...
F-Zero 99 Tips & Tricks ft. André from GameXplain! - #227
September 27, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWe’re joined by André Segers from GameXplain this week to talk F-Zero 99, and give our tips and tricks for accelerating and elevating your racing game. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including Unity walking back some of its changes, the big Microsoft leak, Sony getting hacked, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:32 News a...
What that Direct Means for Nintendo's 2024 - #226
September 20, 2023 15:50 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBWe got the September Nintendo Direct so we’re digging into all the announcements and what it means for the future. We also discuss all the other recent gaming news including even more Switch successor leaks, the debacle with Unity, a new Picross game, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:10:36 News and Rumors 0:40:52 September Nintendo ...
Nintendo's Eras Tour: How Leadership Has Evolved the Company - #225
September 13, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWe’re joined by Vincent Goodwin to talk about how Nintendo has changed over the years under the different major management changes, and what is expected to change under Furukawa. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including more alleged Switch successor details, more Nintendo Direct rumors, Mario Kart Tour to stop receiving new content, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever y...
Super Mario Bros Wonder & September Direct Predictions - #224
September 06, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWe got a Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct! This week we talk all about it as well as what it means for a September Direct, and what we might expect to see there. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including the latest Switch follow-up rumors, a possible SAG-AFTRA strike related to video games, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:...
What We Love (and Don't) about Pikmin 4 [SPOILERS] - #223
August 30, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis week Cina Saffary joins for a comprehensive Pikmin 4 spoiler discussion. After completing the game, we discuss our feelings on the difficulty, amount of content, story, and much more. We also cover all the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including ExciteBike 64 coming to NSO, new details on the PlayStation Portal, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcas...
The Evolution of Video Game Box Art - #222
August 23, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBThis week we are joined by Tyson Pease to discuss video game box art. How has it evolved over the years? What makes an eye catching cover art for a game and how important is it in the success of the game and its cultural impact? We also discuss all the recent gaming news including Charles Martinet retiring as Mario, Splatoon 3's new season, new details about Super Mario Wonder, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcas...
Exploring Nintendo's History with Metroidvanias - #221
August 16, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week we do a deep dive into Metroidvanias: what defines the genre, what are some common criticisms, and which are our favorites. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including patents Nintendo filed for TOTK, the Quake II Remaster, multiple Metroid rumors, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:18 News and Rumors 0:36:42 Met...
Is the Turn-Based RPG Dying Out? - #220
August 09, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis week we talk about how turn-based RPGs have changed over time, and with the Final Fantasy series moving away from the format, what the current state of the genre is. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including new Nintendo financials, more Switch successor rumors (of course), and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:47 News ...
Ranking the 2D Legend of Zelda Games! - #219
August 02, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week we give the official, objective Super Switch Headz ranking of the 2D Legend of Zelda games! We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including Pikmin 4 sales, Sakurai’s recent comments on Super Smash Bros., more alleged details about the next Nintendo console, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:13:16 News and Rum...
Pikmin 4 Review: Series Best or Step Backwards? - #218
July 26, 2023 15:55 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis week we give our take on the long anticipated Pikmin 4! We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including more Metroid Prime 2 Remastered talk, Sony’s Project Q leaks, Dolphin emulator abandoning their Steam release, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:55 News and Rumors 0:31:51 Pikmin 4 1:29:57 Games We're Playi...