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.
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There'll Never Be Another Game Like Beatles Rock Band - #364
08/12/2026
There'll Never Be Another Game Like Beatles Rock Band - #364
It's Beatles week on the podcast! Industry legend Maclaine Diemer joins to discuss his career as a composer and sound designer for video games and his involvement with one of the greatest games ever made: The Beatles: Rock Band. Now that we're almost 20 years removed from the release of this game we look back on its legacy, how it came to be, and if or when we'll see anything like it or Rock Band in general ever again. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as new casting announcements for the live action Legend of Zelda movie, quarterly financial reports from Nintendo revealing huge milestones for the Switch 2, record-breaking auctions for the original Generation 1 of Pokemon 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 Introduction 0:10:17 News & Rumors 0:37:07 Maclaine Diemer Interview 1:00:25 Beatles Rock Band 1:50:54 Games We're Playing 1:56:58 Myst & Project Anglerfish Maclaine's Website: State of Cyan Presentation: David's OTHER Beatles Podcast: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Nintendo's Approach to UI Design (ft. TriNintendo) - #363
08/05/2026
Nintendo's Approach to UI Design (ft. TriNintendo) - #363
We're getting into the nitty gritty on Nintendo's UI & UX design sensibilities this week with special guest TriNintendo! How has UI in video games evolved over the years, from utility to flashiness and beyond? Did Nintendo lose some of its old charm or innovation in the Switch era? We cover it all from a designer's perspective. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as unreleased Virtual Boy games finally coming to the Switch 2's Nintendo Classics NSO service, a leaked ESRB rating and potential release date for the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, an interview with Turnip Mountain developer Luke Sanderson, 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 0:05:07 News & Rumors 0:23:40 Turnip Mountain Dev Interview 0:33:30 Nintendo's UI/UX Design 1:14:15 Games We're Playing Tri's Channel: HYPER DEBT SWAP: Turnip Mountain: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Splatoon Raiders is a Breath of Fresh Ink - #362
07/29/2026
Splatoon Raiders is a Breath of Fresh Ink - #362
WOOMY!! This week we're discussing the new single player focused spinoff game Splatoon Raiders with a STACKED CAST featuring Patrick Knisely (pdyx), Tyson Pease (tytypos), and Alex Von Kurkendall (AVK). Sitting comfortably with the one of the highest user scores of all time on metacritic, we break down why the game is resonating so strongly with players, how the game has remained so fresh, and what we think this game portends for the future of the Splatoon series. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as updates on Nintendo's class action lawsuit in regards to the Trump tariffs, an update on a new game in the Myst series, tidbits from a recent tell-all interview with Shigeru Miyamoto 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 0:08:23 News & Rumors 0:39:05 Splatoon Raiders Impressions 1:25:29 Games We're Playing Tyson's Art page: Game Jam Page: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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The Legacy of Kaizo Mario (ft. GlitchCat7) - #361
07/22/2026
The Legacy of Kaizo Mario (ft. GlitchCat7) - #361
This week renowned Kaizo Mario streamer GlitchCat7 joins the podcast to talk all about the history of Kaizo and the Super Mario World romhacking scene at large. We talk at length about the origins of the subgenre, the importance of Super Mario Maker, some of the best romhacks to play, and games that have been inspired by the Kaizo community. Buckle in because this is a fantastic deep-dive into the ever-evolving world of Kaizo. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Duskbloods and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 getting beta tests on Switch 2, Mario Tennis Fever getting a big update, Killer Queen Black rising from the dead, David's thoughts on his first week with the Steam Machine 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 0:08:21 News & Rumors 0:29:01 Steam Machine Impressions 0:40:11 Kaizo Mario w/ GlitchCat7 1:34:44 Games We're Playing SMW Central: GlitchCat7 on Twitch: Killer Queen Black Episode: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Have We Already Seen the Last Switch Game? - #360
07/15/2026
Have We Already Seen the Last Switch Game? - #360
The news has officially come out that Nintendo is CEASING production on the original Switch console in Europe... but with massive sales reported for Rhythm Heaven Groove that begs the question of whether or not we've seen the end of Switch 1 games being produced. Nintendo clearly wants to push Switch 2 games, but with a userbase of 150 million+, Jordan and David discuss the potential future of Nintendo's console operating alongside their new system. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as new LEGO sets for Pokemon and Donkey Kong, David's experience at SGDQ, rumors of a new Switch 2 OLED model, Wario Land and other games added to Nintendo Classics NSO, Mario Kart Tour coming to and end, Xbox and Playstation continuing to ruin the game industry and MUCH more in a packed OOPS ALL NEWS episode! 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 0:08:38 News & Rumors 0:31:59 Xbox & Playstation Updates 0:55:50 The Death of the Switch 1:14:09 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Can Rhythm Heaven Groove Save Gaming? - #359
07/08/2026
Can Rhythm Heaven Groove Save Gaming? - #359
Gaming is on its last legs!! Between massive layoffs at Microsoft’s XBOX studios and Sony stopping physical production of Playstation games starting in 2028, the gaming industry is feeling very dire right now… but fortunately a ray of light has presented itself with the release of Nintendo’s quirky and content-filled Switch budget title: Rhythm Heaven Groove. Andrew Valentine (AV) from the Dialogue Tree podcast joins to discuss the wacky new must-have game from Nintendo, why is clicks, what you can expect, and why this is a game that is so needed right now in this moment of gaming. We also cover all the latest Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including a new update for Mario Kart World, a new Metroid leak from the Brazilian government, initial sales data out of Japan for the Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2 and much, 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 0:07:33 News & Rumors 0:36:04 The Games Industry is Collapsing!! 1:02:53 Rhythm Heaven Groove Impressions 1:34:54 Games We’re Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Star Fox is Incredible... What's Next? (ft. Daniel from GVG) - #358
07/01/2026
Star Fox is Incredible... What's Next? (ft. Daniel from GVG) - #358
The Star Fox team is finally BACK after 10 long years and GVG's own Daniel Alba joins this week to give our impressions on the N64 remake. To be quite frank, we're blown away at the amount of heart, polish, technical prowess, and sheer content that is in this new version of the classic Star Fox 64 that we just had to talk about it, along with our thoughts on the surprisingly fun online multiplayer mode and what we see for the future of the series now that Velan Studios has proven their meddle. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a HUGE price tag for the upcoming Steam Machine (along with a price hike for the Xbox Series X), a new screen potentially coming to a second version of the Switch 2, rumors around the Nintendo theme parks at Universal Studios 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 0:08:07 News & Rumors 0:40:25 Star Fox Impressions 1:33:30 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Nintendo Published Games We Still Need on NSO - #357
06/24/2026
Nintendo Published Games We Still Need on NSO - #357
Nintendo Switch Online has proven itself to be quite a robust collection of classic Nintendo retro games, but there are still a number of first-party Nintendo published games we have yet to see on the service. Vince Goodwin from the Some of My Friends Read Comics podcast joins to go through all of them, including which are most likely to come to Nintendo Classics and the ones we'd be most excited to see from NES & SNES to GBA & Gamecube. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Microsoft's XBOX division closing several studios, a big update to the eshop on the original Switch, new details unveiled about the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake 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 0:06:44 News & Rumors 0:32:57 Nintendo Switch Online Games We Need 1:26:17 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Nintendo Direct + Summer Game Fest REACTIONS!! - #356
06/10/2026
Nintendo Direct + Summer Game Fest REACTIONS!! - #356
This was an insane week for gaming and we're coming at you with a JAM-PACKED episode featuring our reactions to the recent Nintendo Direct along with other Summer Game Fest presentations like the Sony State of Play and Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase. Was this Direct really as bad as a lot of people are saying online or are people over-reacting? Did the recent leaks hurt our impressions of this event? DCD and Jeremy Franklin join to answer these questions and more while highlighting our favorite games shown in each presentation. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a reveal of Star Fox's development team, EU regulations leading to replaceable battery Switch models, reflecting on the Switch 2's one year anniversary, 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 0:07:07 News & Rumors 0:15:51 Sony State of Play 0:26:45 Summer Game Fest 0:42:58 Xbox Games Showcase 0:49:44 Day of the Devs + Others 0:55:50 Nintendo Direct Discussion 2:21:00 All the Games We are Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Predicting Next Week's Nintendo Direct (ft. Joey Ferris) - #355
06/03/2026
Predicting Next Week's Nintendo Direct (ft. Joey Ferris) - #355
It's officially Nintendo Direct season so we're pulling out the stops early this month to give our best predictions for what we'll see in Nintendo's annual games showcase. Joey Ferris joins David and Jordan this week to answer the big questions: What will Nintendo bring out for Zelda's 40th anniversary? Will Nintendo announce any Switch 1 games? Will the Switch 2 get a port of GTA VI?? Listen to hear our thoughts. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Activision finally bringing Call of Duty to Switch, Donkey Kong 64 coming to Nintendo Classics, the Steam Deck getting a HUGE price increase 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 0:07:15 News & Rumors 0:36:48 Nintendo Direct Predictions 1:33:36 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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There's Nothing Quite Like Yoshi & the Mysterious Book - #354
05/27/2026
There's Nothing Quite Like Yoshi & the Mysterious Book - #354
There's a brand new Switch 2 exclusive this week and it's a game that completely surprised us with it's originality, sense of discovery, and presentation. Patrick Knisely joins the podcast this week to break down our impressions of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. With reviews all over the map we discuss the ways this game caught us off-guard and how there isn't really any other game quite like it. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as rumors of Nintendo Switch finally getting an official release in India, the launch of a new mobile game with Pictonico, LEGO Donkey Kong and Pokemon crossover news 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 0:08:52 News & Rumors 0:31:38 Yoshi & the Mysterious Book 1:15:57 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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DEBATE: Star Fox v. Metroid - SPECIAL #33
05/20/2026
DEBATE: Star Fox v. Metroid - SPECIAL #33
In this special episode, we return once again to our debate format with Jordan and David taking sides and duking it out over what is the better Nintendo space franchise: Star Fox or Metroid. What cosmic universe reigns supreme? Who is the better bounty hunter? Returning host Matthew Stoner moderates but its up to YOU to give a listen and help us decide! Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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What Star Fox Means for the Ocarina Remake (ft. André Segers) - #353
05/13/2026
What Star Fox Means for the Ocarina Remake (ft. André Segers) - #353
GameXplain's own André Segers joins the show this week to discuss the surprise announcement of Star Fox for the Switch 2, which seemingly confirms the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake rumor from Natethehate earlier this year. Now that we know what this Star Fox 64 remake looks like, does this mean we'll be getting a similarly faithful remake of OoT? How will Nintendo announce it the game? Is it possible it will have elements from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom? We break it all down and give our best speculation. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo's financial report including sales for Switch and Switch 2 games, Nintendo finally raising the price on their new system, legendary games director Takashi Tezuka retiring, 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 0:05:29 Switch 2 Price Increase 0:12:37 Takashi Tezuka Retires 0:16:56 Nintendo Financial Report 0:27:00 Star Fox Direct Reaction 0:38:56 Ocarina of Time Remake 1:18:16 Games We're Playing GameXplain's Channel: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Xalavier Nelson Jr. Wants Shorter Games with Smaller Budgets & He's NOT Kidding - #352
05/06/2026
Xalavier Nelson Jr. Wants Shorter Games with Smaller Budgets & He's NOT Kidding - #352
BAFTA-nominated indie darling Xalavier Neslon Jr. joins the podcast this week to discuss the diverse lineup of games from his studio Strange Scaffold and their approach to making games in an ever-changing industry. With games like I Am Your Beast, Clickolding, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion, the upcoming Truck-Kun is Supporting Me from Another World!? and the critically acclaimed (and soon-to-be major motion picture) El Paso Elsewhere under his belt, we break down how he's able to keep all these plates in the air at once, why acting in games is so fun, the case for a general video game industry workers union, and much more. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as updated rumors about the upcoming Star Fox Switch 2 game, rumblings on a new Super Smash Brothers from Sakurai, Gamestop & Steam Machine updates and many more such topics. 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 0:13:40 News and Rumors 0:44:20 Xalavier Nelson Jr. Interview 1:33:34 Games We're Playing Wishlist Truck-Kun Now: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Did Nintendo Today Kill the Nintendo Direct? - #351
04/29/2026
Did Nintendo Today Kill the Nintendo Direct? - #351
This week fan favorite Jay Rios joins the podcast to discuss Nintendo's newest announcement strategies in the era of the Switch 2. With the proliferation of their app Nintendo Today and bespoke, smaller announcements and overviews of upcoming games, it's hard to not take that as a sign that the Nintendo Direct is dead once and for all. We break down the likelihood of this situation and whether or not Nintendo even needs a Direct in this day and age. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the release dates and overviews for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book & Splatoon Raiders, rumors of a live-action horror themed Metroid movie, Tomodachi Life's HUGE sales numbers 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 0:05:30 News and Rumors 0:38:28 Does Nintendo Need Directs Anymore? 1:13:34 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Tomodachi Life is Game of the Freaking Year (ft. Tris Valbuena) - #350
04/22/2026
Tomodachi Life is Game of the Freaking Year (ft. Tris Valbuena) - #350
Gaming YouTuber Tris Valbuena and friend of the show Garrett Buss join the podcast this week to talk all about our latest obsession... Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Why is this game simultaneously the most addicting and the most hilarious thing we've ever played? Can we finally make our miis love each other? Who the hell did Yoko turn down?? We break it all down with our comprehensive thoughts on the game. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a first look at Link in the live action Legend of Zelda movie, a big shakeup at Xbox, Nintendo celebrating the 25th anniversary of Animal Crossing 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. (The Beatles likenesses courtesy of Apple Corps.) 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:10 News and Rumors 0:41:46 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1:37:41 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Fire - #349
04/15/2026
Fire - #349
GOODNESS GRACIOUS! This week Patrick Knisely joins the podcast to discuss the newest in our series on video game tropes concerning the elements: Fire!! Why is fire so prevalent in video games, and why does it usually symbolize boss battles? Is lava as dangerous in the real world as it is in Super Mario Brothers? Why are campfires often associated with save locations in RPGs? We answer these questions and many more in our deep dive on this very hot topic. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the controversial release of Pokemon Champions, Super Mario Galaxy & Metal Gear Solid movie news, Xbox Game Pass & Amazon Luna shutting down key services 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 0:06:41 News and Rumors 0:36:41 Fire in Video Games 1:16:06 Games We're Playing Wind: Water: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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SPOILER TALK: The Mario Galaxy Movie (starring Fox McCloud) - #348
04/08/2026
SPOILER TALK: The Mario Galaxy Movie (starring Fox McCloud) - #348
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 2 price increase speculation 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 0:08:05 News and Rumors 0:34:51 Mario Movie Reviews & Box Office 0:45:23 Mario Movie Non-Spoiler Review 1:06:36 Mario Movie SPOILER Talk 1:32:14 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Nintendo Vaporware Tier List (ft. Xanagear) - #347
04/01/2026
Nintendo Vaporware Tier List (ft. Xanagear) - #347
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 Fox game & the long fabled Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake 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 0:07:13 News and Rumors 0:52:35 Nintendo Vaporware Tier List 2:00:55 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Is Nintendo FINALLY Listening to Their Fans? - #346
03/25/2026
Is Nintendo FINALLY Listening to Their Fans? - #346
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 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 0:06:56 News and Rumors 0:32:08 Switch 2 Boost Mode 0:39:26 Nintendo Is Listening to Fans 1:04:34 Features We Still Need to See 1:24:29 Games We're Playing 1:26:58 Marathon!!! Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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AYN Thor & the Future of Android Handhelds - #345
03/18/2026
AYN Thor & the Future of Android Handhelds - #345
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 date and price, Nvidia's controversial new AI-based DLSS 5, Pokemon Pokopia's meteoric sales numbers 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 0:08:39 News and Rumors 0:36:40 Google Closing Down Android 0:43:25 The AYN Thor & Android Handhelds 1:20:00 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Pokémon Pokopia is Shockingly Good (ft. sarahxciii) - #344
03/11/2026
Pokémon Pokopia is Shockingly Good (ft. sarahxciii) - #344
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, Sony and Microsoft taking opposing stances on PC 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 Introduction 0:05:22 News and Rumors 0:42:00 Pokémon Pokopia 1:26:23 Games We're Playing Sarah's channel: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Video Game Movies are the New Comic Book Movies - #343
02/25/2026
Video Game Movies are the New Comic Book Movies - #343
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 closing down Playstation studio Bluepoint, the Supreme Court overturning Trump's tariffs, Pokemon Leaf Green and Fire Red coming to Switch 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 0:09:02 News and Rumors 0:44:26 Video Game Movies 1:23:14 Games We're Playing Episodes to check out: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Are There Too Many Mario Tennis Games? (ft. Daniel Alba) - #342
02/18/2026
Are There Too Many Mario Tennis Games? (ft. Daniel Alba) - #342
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 Discord's age verification policies 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 0:07:00 News and Rumors 0:36:12 Virtual Boy Impressions 0:44:11 Mario Tennis Fever 1:23:26 Games We're Playing GVG: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Switch Headz 7th Anniversary Show + Nintendo Direct Breakdown! - #341
02/11/2026
Switch Headz 7th Anniversary Show + Nintendo Direct Breakdown! - #341
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 Switch 2 sales, Pokemon 30th anniversary celebrations, unfortunate news about Steam hardware pricing 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 0:10:59 News and Rumors 0:42:38 Switch Headz Turns 7 1:00:10 Nintendo Direct Reactions 1:43:01 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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What NSO can Take from the Emulation Scene (ft. Defunct Games) - #340
02/04/2026
What NSO can Take from the Emulation Scene (ft. Defunct Games) - #340
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, Dispatch being censored on Nintendo platforms, Virtual Boy getting new unreleased games, major gaming figures found in the Epstein files 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 0:07:35 News and Rumors 0:46:26 NSO vs. Traditional Emulation 1:41:50 Games We're Playing Defunct Games on YouTube: The Complete Cheat Code Compendium on Kickstarter: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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The New Era of Expressive Platformers ft. Fabraz & Chris Wade - #339
01/28/2026
The New Era of Expressive Platformers ft. Fabraz & Chris Wade - #339
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 Movie & Tomodachi Life, major players retiring from Nintendo after 40 years, free updates for Donkey Kong Returns HD, Mario Kart World, Splatoon 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 0:08:04 News and Rumors 0:44:12 Expressive Platformers 1:24:05 Games We're Playing Big Hops on Nintendo Switch: Wishlist Bubsy 4D: Wishlist Demon Tides: Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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Are We Emotionally Prepared to Return to Animal Crossing? - #338
01/21/2026
Are We Emotionally Prepared to Return to Animal Crossing? - #338
With the release of Animal Crossing New Horizon's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition & 3.0 Update, comedian Katherine Hutchins and friend of the show Emma Brockway join to discuss if we're psychologically ready to return to our pandemic-era islands. Will our residents even know us anymore? What if we forgot how to play? Oh we also give our impressions of everything new in the latest update. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as layoffs at Meta affecting many VR game developers, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time getting a LEGO set, rumors of a new Switch 2 model found on Nintendo's website 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 0:09:27 News and Rumors 0:45:56 Animal Crossing 3.0 Update 1:29:42 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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MAGFest 2026 Recap: Everything to Know Before Going - #337
01/14/2026
MAGFest 2026 Recap: Everything to Know Before Going - #337
Adanna (AFNarratives) joins this week to break down everything we saw and took away from video game and music festival Super MAGFest 2026. What can you expect from the indie game arcade showcase? What kind of concerts and music events were highlights? What were some of the best panels and game tournaments? We talk about our favorite moments and all the reasons you might be interested in coming to this amazing but often overstimulating annual event. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news of the week such as Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance releasing for the Game Cube Nintendo Classics service, Larian Studios commenting on a potential Switch 2 port of Baulder's Gate 3, new Pokemon LEGO sets revealed with hefty price tags 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. COOWPS P2 Nintendo Switch 2 Case Kickstarter (affiliate link): 0:00:00 Introduction 0:12:07 News and Rumors 0:38:14 The Game Awards 2025 1:27:09 Games We're Playing 1:29:31 COOWPS P2 Switch 2 Case Impressions Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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How Long Can Switch 2 Hold This Price? (ft. NintenDormant) - #336
01/07/2026
How Long Can Switch 2 Hold This Price? (ft. NintenDormant) - #336
This week David is joined by NintenDormant host George Banks in an "Oops All News!" episode of the podcast. Should gamers be concerned by slumping sales of Switch 2 and other video game consoles this recent holiday? What does new Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard have on her plate going into the dubious financial situation presented by fiscal year 2026? Are we finally going to see Pokemon Red and Blue released on Nintendo Switch Online for the 30th Anniversary of the franchise? We go over all these topics and many more in the world of Nintendo and the greater gaming industry in this jam-packed episode of the show!! 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. NintenDormant Podcast (ft. David): 0:00:00 Introduction 0:13:01 AGDQ & Game Key Card Rumors 0:23:36 Mario Kart World Bundle Ceasing Production 0:30:30 Doug Bowser Out as NOA President 0:38:40 Cyberpunk 2077 Pricing Mishap 0:41:44 Metroid Prime 4 Famitsu Interview 0:53:55 Pokemon 30th Anniversary & New Switch 2 Editions Rated 1:02:57 Non-Nintendo News 1:14:00 Nintendo's Faltering Holiday Sales 1:30:45 Games We're Playing Discord: Facebook: Patreon: Website: Clips Channel:
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