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Super Switch Headz
Super 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.
Episodes
Super Switch HeadzHow the Last Year of the Switch Stacks Up - #264
The 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…
Super Switch HeadzA Surprising, Late Stage Nintendo Switch Direct - #263
We 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…
Super Switch HeadzSummer Game Fest: Our Thoughts (and Prayers) - #262
Summer 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…
Super Switch HeadzThe Ethics of Golf vs. Video Game Golf - #261
Is 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…
Super Switch HeadzTearing Into Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - #260
The 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…
Super Switch HeadzTalking Gaming Journalism w/ Isaiah D. Colbert - #259
Isaiah D. Colbert (journalist from Kotaku, IGN, and Inverse) guests this week to talk about the current landscape of gaming journalism. We chat about giving…
Super Switch HeadzEverything We Know About the Super Switch ft. PapaGenos - #258
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzDoes Endless Ocean Luminous Sink or Swim? - #257
We 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…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo's Arcade History - #256
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzHandheld Gaming is Having a Moment ft. Joey from GameXplain - #255
Joey 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…
Super Switch HeadzPlaying Every Mario RPG Before Thousand Year Door - #254
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzIs Nintendo the Last Bastion of Exclusives? - #253
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzThe Importance of Concept Art w/ Robbie Trevino - #252
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzShowtime! Princess Peach Finally Takes the Spotlight - #251
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzWhich Nintendo Characters Deserve Their Own Games? - #250
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzDid Nintendo Just Start a War on Emulation? - #249
Our guests this week, Michael Domangue and Bozo, join to discuss the results and ramifications of the settlement to the lawsuit between Nintendo and Switch…
Super Switch HeadzAstro Duel 2 Dev Interview: Couch Multiplayer Bliss - #248
We'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…
Super Switch Headz2024 Oscars Predictions! - Super Film Headz #001
In 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…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo Direct Partner Showcase & Pokémon Presents Reactions - #247
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzMario vs. Donkey Kong and the Value of GBA Remakes - #246
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzRomance in Games: Valentine's Day Special! - #245
In 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…
Super Switch HeadzThe Super Switch Headz 5 Year Anniversary Show - #244
Matthew 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…
Super Switch HeadzIndustry Layoffs and the Inevitable Games Crash w/ Liana Ruppert - #243
This week we're joined by former Bungie Community Manager Liana Ruppert (@DirtyEffinHippy) to discuss the recent slew of layoffs and studio closures, the…
Super Switch HeadzOur Favorite Books about Games - #242
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzEvery GameCube Game on the Switch (ft. Ruleof2Review) - #241
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzOops! All News - #240
After 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…
Super Switch Headz2024 Speculation: The Year of the Super Switch - SPECIAL #24
2024 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…
Super Switch HeadzBest of 2023: The 5th Annual Golden Headz - SPECIAL #23
In 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…
Super Switch HeadzOkay Now E3 is Actually Dead (ft. Kate from Devolver!) - #239
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzWrapping Up the Game Awards 2023 - #238
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzSplatoon 3: Salmon Run Tips & Tricks - #237
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzWind - #236
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzSuper Mario RPG's Remake is Almost TOO Faithful - #235
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzMario Kart 8 Deluxe is Finally Complete... What's Next? - #234
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzGetting Buff with WarioWare: Move It! - #233
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzRemaking Riven & the Future of Myst: Cyan Interview - #232
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzSuper Mario Bros. Wonder: 2D Mario is BACK - #231
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzHow Nintendo (Mostly) Dodged the Live Service Bullet - #230
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzDetective Pikachu Returns is... Kinda Good?? - #229
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzThe End of Amiibo - #228
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzF-Zero 99 Tips & Tricks ft. André from GameXplain! - #227
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzWhat that Direct Means for Nintendo's 2024 - #226
We 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…
Super Switch HeadzNintendo's Eras Tour: How Leadership Has Evolved the Company - #225
We'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…
Super Switch HeadzSuper Mario Bros Wonder & September Direct Predictions - #224
We 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…
Super Switch HeadzWhat We Love (and Don't) about Pikmin 4 [SPOILERS] - #223
This week Cina Saffary joins for a comprehensive Pikmin 4 spoiler discussion. After completing the game, we discuss our feelings on the difficulty, amount of…
Super Switch HeadzThe Evolution of Video Game Box Art - #222
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzExploring Nintendo's History with Metroidvanias - #221
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzIs the Turn-Based RPG Dying Out? - #220
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzRanking the 2D Legend of Zelda Games! - #219
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzPikmin 4 Review: Series Best or Step Backwards? - #218
This 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…
Super Switch HeadzHow Soon Will We See the Switch 2? - #217
This week we talk about Nintendo's next console. With all the rumors and leaks happening, we speculate on what exactly Nintendo's follow up to the Switch will…
Super Switch HeadzFinding Patterns with Nintendo's GameCube Remasters - #216
This week we talk about Nintendo's recent slate of remasters and remakes. Are GameCube remasters how they plan to fill out the remaining Switch lifespan? We…
Super Switch HeadzFarming Sims: From Harvest Moon to Story of Seasons - #215
This week we discuss the history and current state of farming sims, and what makes the genre special, alongside the release of the Story of Seasons: A…
Super Switch HeadzThe June Nintendo Direct: One Week Later - #214
This week we break down the June 2023 Nintendo Direct in detail. We give our thoughts on all the announcements and our opinions of the presentation. We also…
Super Switch HeadzThese GBA Games Need to Come to NSO - #213
This week we pick our favorite Game Boy Advance games that we want to see come to Nintendo Switch Online. We reminisce about the GBA and some of our favorite…
Super Switch HeadzCan Summer Game Fest Replace E3 for Good? - #212
Jordan Willis and Summer Rain join and we discuss our highlights from Summer Game Fest and discuss this year's iteration as a whole. We also discuss all the…
Super Switch HeadzDoes Nintendo Even Need a Direct this Summer? - #211
This week Summer Rain guests and we talk about whether or not Nintendo fans will get a Nintendo Direct in June, and what the company might have planned for the…
Super Switch HeadzDelving Deeper into Tears of the Kingdom - #210
Cina Saffary guests this week and we do an even deeper dive on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Now that we've been playing for a few weeks, there's…
Super Switch HeadzMonochrome Heights: Patrick's Game Dev Journey - #209
This week Patrick shares about his voyage into the realm of game development and the current status of his in-progress indie game Monochrome Heights. We also…
Super Switch HeadzZelda Tears of the Kingdom: GOTY or GOAT? - #208
This week Allison Ebling guests and we give our impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Just how good is it? We also cover the recent gaming…