SPOILER TALK: The Mario Galaxy Movie (starring Fox McCloud) - #348
Super Switch Headz
Comedian Danny Goodwin joins this week to give our NON-SPOILER REVIEW and FULL SPOILER THOUGHTS on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Why do the critics hate this movie so much, and why do Nintendo fans of all ages seem to disagree with them? Do Nintendo's movies need to be better or are they content to keep raking in billions with the same kind of films? Are we worried about the Zelda movie? Tune in to find out. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Disney's rumored purchase of Epic Games, Monolithsoft opening up about their involvement in the Legend of Zelda franchise, new Switch...
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Nintendo Vaporware Tier List (ft. Xanagear) - #347
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Friend of the show Xanagear returns this week to discuss and rank the many infamously canceled Nintendo games over the years. Games like Dinosaur Planet, Super Mario 128, Donkey Kong Racing and more tantalized us as youths but never materialized... In this episode we go over the history of each game, why it was canceled, and what if anything it eventually became. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo's new pricing strategy for their digital and physical games, a surprising new addition to the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, direct rumors from natethehate about a new Star...
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Is Nintendo FINALLY Listening to Their Fans? - #346
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This week on the podcast Jeremy Franklin joins to discuss the Switch 2's long requested feature BOOST MODE, allowing Switch 1 games to play docked versions while in handheld. We also break down other games, features, and changes Nintendo has implemented as a response to gamer complaints, along with 9 additional thing we'd like to see them tackle next. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as rumors about GTA 6 coming to Switch 2, a new hardware revision with a replaceable battery incoming, Super Mario Galaxy & Sonic the Hedgehog movie news and much more. As always, we close...
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AYN Thor & the Future of Android Handhelds - #345
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There's a new Nintendo 3DS in town and it's taking the retro emulation handheld scene by storm. This week Deeb joins the podcast to discuss the android-based device the AYN Thor: why it's one of the best handhelds we've ever used, what it means for the future of handheld gaming, and why companies like Nintendo and Valve should take notice. With Android's ability to play PC games natively, the future of gaming has gotten very interesting, and we break down what it could mean for the industry. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book getting a release...
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Pokémon Pokopia is Shockingly Good (ft. sarahxciii) - #344
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Nintendo's latest Switch 2 exclusive Pokémon Pokopia has taken the world by storm and we break it all down this week with streamer sarahxciii! The game has completely blindsided us and sunk its teeth in with addicting & satisfying gameplay, a cute aesthetic, and a surprisingly intriguing story. Listen as we give our thoughts and speculate about the future of what is currently the highest rated Pokémon game to date. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo suing the United States government, the Pokemon Presents, Indie World and Mario Galaxy Movie presentations,...
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Video Game Movies are the New Comic Book Movies - #343
Super Switch Headz
This week Hans Gougar joins to discuss the current state of video game adaptations in Hollywood. Between Nintendo's collaborations with Sony Pictures and Universal, to television like Fallout & The Last of Us, the hottest trend in cinema right now is adapting your favorite game to the silver (or small) screen. In what ways is this similar to the superhero Marvel Studios-led gold rush, and what lessons can Hollywood learn from the last 5 years of superhero fatigue? We break it all down. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving Xbox, Sony...
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Are There Too Many Mario Tennis Games? (ft. Daniel Alba) - #342
Super Switch Headz
Service! This week GVG's Daniel Alba returns to the podcast to discuss our impressions of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Mario Tennis Fever. Is there enough meat in this game to justify its $70 price tag? How does it stack up to other Camelot Mario sports outings? We break it all down in a lively chat. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news of the week such as the release of Virtual Boy games on Nintendo Switch Online, the return of Castlevania from the Sony State of Play, analysts predicting a price hike on the Switch 2 due to AI RAM shortages, controversy surrounding...
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Switch Headz 7th Anniversary Show + Nintendo Direct Breakdown! - #341
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This week the gang gets back together for a very special seven year anniversary episode of the Super Switch Headz podcast. Guests Matthew Stoner and Patrick Knisely join host David Howe for a reunion of sorts as they look back on seven years of Switch Headz along with breaking down everything from the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. We go over what was missing, what went wrong, and where Nintendo goes next following the rare blunder of a Direct. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news of the week such as Nintendo's financial quarterly report featuring record-breaking Switch and...
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What NSO can Take from the Emulation Scene (ft. Defunct Games) - #340
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This week Cyril from Defunct Games & emulation advocate Michael Domangue join to discuss the current state of the Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo Classics apps and compare their features to the many ways that traditional emulation has evolved over the years. Online play with friends, rewinding, and ease of use are all great features, but there are several innovations in emulation that Nintendo could utilize to make their service even better. We go over these and take a look at the subscription service as a whole. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as fresh Direct rumors,...
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The New Era of Expressive Platformers ft. Fabraz & Chris Wade - #339
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Bubsy 4D & Demon Tides developer Fabian Rastorfer (Fabraz) and Big Hops developer Chris Wade (Luckshot Games) join this week to discuss the new and exciting world of "expressive platformers." With flashy movement built for speedrunning and player expression, these new games bring a fresh energy to the 3D platformer genre... we talk about what makes them work, how complicated it can be to playtest, and what we see for the future of the genre and the games industry at large. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo Direct rumors and presentations for the Mario Galaxy...
info_outlineWe have a jam-packed episode filled with industry news this week, among them being the fact that we are completely inundated with new game releases. Your hosts get philosophical (and a bit political!) as we cover this new phenomenon and try to map out what this means for the future of video games as a medium. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Doug Bowser stepping down as the president of Nintendo of America, updates for Mario Kart World, GBA Nintendo Classics, and Drag x Drive, the huge right-wing and Saudi Arabian buyout of EA 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
0:15:04 News and Rumors
1:05:27 Too Many Games!
1:37:26 Games We're Playing
1:51:11 Special Announcement
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