Nintendo's Western Studios (ft. GVG's Brandon Miracle) - #295
Release Date: 02/26/2025
Everything Missing from THAT Nintendo Direct (ft. AV & XanaGear) - #323
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Nintendo gave us a ONE HOUR LONG Nintendo Direct this past week and we're joined by YouTuber XanaGear & Dialogue Tree's Andrew Valentine (with a special pre-recorded Fire Emblem segment from Summer) to break down the divisive presentation including pricing controversies, Nintendo's odd release schedule, and what we think was missing in this JAM-PACKED episode. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo's newest gameplay patent and its effect on PalWorld, the Switch 2 devkit situation, SEGA restarting the console wars and much more. As always, we close with the games...
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Our MILDEST and WILDEST Nintendo Direct Predictions - #322
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Comedians Chris McKeever and Garrett Buss return to the show to give our hottest predictions for the HOUR LONG Nintendo Direct scheduled for this Friday. Will we finally get a Metroid Prime release date? Is it time for a new Animal Crossing? Red Dead Redemption and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?? Listen to hear our thoughts. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Silksong's enormous release, the Call of Duty movie fumbling Steven Spielberg, Star Wars Outlaws and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts,...
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Making a Multi-Platform Game w/ Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou - #321
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This week we sit down with Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou from Polygon Treehouse (developers of Röki and Mythwrecked) to discuss the process of making a game destined for Switch, PC, Playstation, and Xbox. What considerations do you need to keep in mind while developing for games for multiple platforms? We break down the creative process in this informative interview. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nate the Hare corroborating Nintendo Direct rumors, Atari pulling an Embracer Group, the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed Worlds and...
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History of Hyrule: Saving Zelda's Most Obscure Media - #320
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We're joined by Legend of Zelda archivist Melora Hart (History of Hyrule) this week to discuss the importance of games media preservation. For over 20 years, Melora has been painstakingly scanning and preserving both official and unofficial art of the Zelda franchise. We go into the ways she helps keep video game history alive. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Kirby Air Riders Direct, Gamescom 2025, Nintendo Direct rumors, Sony raising the price of the PS5 and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple...
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Nobody Understands Drag x Drive - #319
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This week comedians JP Bremer and Chadwick Smith join David to discuss Nintendo's latest controversial first-party sports game Drag x Drive. Why is everyone so upset about this game? In what ways is the game being mischaracterized in coverage? We break it down and also give our thoughts on the current state of motion controls on Switch 2. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Kirby Air Riders Direct, Gamescom 2025, Pokemon World Championships, Roblox being sued by the State of Louisiana and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super...
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Donkey Kong Bananza Endgame SPOILER Discussion! - #318
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THE END? We're joined by artist Rory Blank and filmmaker Tommy Green this week to dive down to the core of Donkey Kong Bananza's ending and postgame in a FULL SPOILER main topic (timecodes below for non-spoiler sections). Does the game stick the landing for long-time DK fans? How did we react to [REDACTED]? Tune in to find out! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Drag x Drive Global Jam demo, Microsoft cancelling Contraband, Sony ending exclusivity, Nintendo bringing Silksong to Gamescom and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to...
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Breaking Down the First Direct of the Switch 2 Era - #317
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This week David and Summer discuss the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and what it portends for the rest of Nintendo's 2025. Was it a strong enough showing for this point in the Switch 2's life cycle? We give our grade of the presentation and predict what comes next. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the massive price increases on Switch 1 hardware and Switch 2 accessories due to the Trump tariffs, the release of Mario Paint on Nintendo Classics, Pokemon TCG controversy, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz...
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Is the Next Animal Crossing Nintendo's First MMO? - #316
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We talk Animal Crossing this week as Molly Phoenix (AKA Weast/Numbra) joins to discuss where we see the future of the series heading on the Switch 2. Is it finally time for Nintendo to dive head first into the realm of MMOs? What quality of life updates could a sequel to the massively popular New Horizons have in store? Listen to hear all of our thoughts. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the itch.io's new NSFW policies, a better breakdown of the Pokemon Presents, the new LEGO Game Boy set, and much more. As always, we close with the games we’ve been playing. Listen to...
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Donkey Kong Finally Got the 3D Platformer He Deserves - #315
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HE'S FINALLY BACK TO KICK SOME TAIL!! Donkey Kong Bananza released this past week and we discuss our time with this new Nintendo masterpiece with special guest Kyle Romero. Can it possibly live up to the hype? We break down everything we love about the game and some things we'd still love to see. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Pokemon Presents, Nintendo employee turnover rates, the return of the Nintendo Switch Online Playtest, 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...
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What's Coming for Mario's 40th Anniversary? (ft. GVG's Daniel Alba) - #314
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This week we're joined by Daniel Alba from GVG (Good Vibes Gaming) to discuss what Nintendo possibly has in store for Mario's 40th anniversary this year. Will we see a new Mario Paint? Is it finally time for Super Mario Maker 3? We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo Direct rumors, Game Key Card surveys going out in Japan, 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 0:07:20 News and Rumors 0:42:23 Mario's 40th Anniversary...
info_outlineWe’re joined by Brandon Miracle of Good Vibes Gaming this week to talk about Nintendo’s development studios outside of Japan. We review the studios owned by Nintendo, as well as the ones that regularly work for them, in the USA, Canada, Europe and Australia. We also cover the gaming and Nintendo news, including the removal of gold points, changes to the voucher system, layoffs at Netflix, Microsoft’s new generative AI project for games, 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
0:09:46 News and Rumors
0:39:16 Nintendo’s Western Studios
1:36:58 Games We're Playing
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