Explore every episode of the podcast Super Switch Headz
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| Every Upcoming Video Game Movie - #370 | 30 sept. 2026 | 01:38:03 | |
Hollywood officially has VIDEO GAME FEVER and in this week's episode filmmaker Hans Gougar joins break down every single rumored, announced, and dated movie and what you can expect from each. Did you know that someone has the film rights to Fruit Ninja? What about a live-action Mega Man movie at Netflix? We look at all the good, bad, & ugly ideas that'll be gracing our silver screens in 2027 and beyond. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a new feature found in a Nintendo Switch Online datamine, the latest leaks from Pokemon Wind and Waves, massive layoffs at Xbox, news of a canceled Ganondorf game from Ubisoft, 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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Early Game Discussion (ft. Daniel from GVG) - #369 | 23 sept. 2026 | 01:39:42 | |
GVG's own Daniel Alba joins David and fan favorite Jay Rios to discuss what is potentially Nintendo's largest game ever: Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave. With 5 main playable characters, 4 interweaving paths, and 2 enormous halves of a sprawling epic story, your hosts navigate what makes this game unique from Three Houses, where it fits lore-wise in the canon, tips for the early game, who's got the best fit, and where we think Fire Emblem may be going in the future. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald being teased, Bungie making a huge pivot on Destiny, Mario Kart Tour coming to a close, a new Switch 1 bundle making Nintendo poised to beat the Playstation 2's all-time sales record 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 Follow GVG on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GVG Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Decompilations & the Future of Retro Gaming (ft. VideoGameEsoterica) - #368 | 16 sept. 2026 | 01:33:36 | |
Anthony from Video Game Esoterica joins the podcast this week to discuss this unprecedented time in retro gaming as the decompilation scene is absolutely exploding. In this episode we go over why native PC ports of retro games are the future of emulation, some of the best projects to follow, controversy surrounding "vibe coding", and more as we plunge into the seemingly endless frontier of decomps. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo finally bringing VRR to docked gaming via a system update, fans upset about Nintendo's supposed "customer appreciation sale," Sony dropping PHYSINT and Hideo Kojima moving to XBOX, Valve finally releasing and giving a price for the Steam Frame 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 VGEsoterica Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGameEsoterica Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Zelda 40th & General Nintendo Direct Discussion - #367 | 10 sept. 2026 | 02:17:49 | |
This was a big week for Nintendo and Deeb & Garrett Buss join to break it all down! We have our reactions to both the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct AND the September General Direct on the podcast, along with our thoughts on Nintendo's marketing strategy for the rest of 2026. Is the Ocarina of Time remake a dud or a winner? Was there enough in the general Direct worth getting excited over? Listen to find out. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as major leaks out of valve through Steam achievements, Switch 2 updates for both Pikmin 3 Deluxe & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, rumors of new games in development like a Wario Land, Nintendogs, Super Smash Bros, 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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Xbox Series S Can Run GTA VI... Could Switch 2? - #366 | 02 sept. 2026 | 01:30:50 | |
It's an Oops All News! episode this week with Jeremy Franklin joining to break down the biggest gaming news, announcements, and rumors. Grand Theft Auto VI had a massive presentation while suffering leaks! A Nintendo Direct is reportedly planned for September 10th! Valve has suffered their own massive leak with hundreds of games included! Gamescom happened! We also cover the rest of the Nintendo and gaming 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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Big Walk Spoiler & Non-Spoiler Talk - #365 | 19 août 2026 | 01:30:38 | |
Time for our big talk on Big Walk! This week Cina Saffary joins David to discuss their 100% play through of Big Walk on the podcast. They talk broadly about it's appeal in a non-spoiler section, and then go deep into the game's best puzzles, moments, and themes in a full spoiler section for anyone wanting to relive some memories of their own walks. Is Big Walk game of the year? I mean probably but listen to find out!! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a Legend of Zelda Switch 2 special edition leaked by retailers, physical rewards announced for the Donkey Kong Bananza-related DK challenge, Pokemon Bank shutting down next year, 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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| There'll Never Be Another Game Like Beatles Rock Band - #364 | 12 août 2026 | 02:05:42 | |
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 Maclaine's Website: https://maclainediemer.com/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Nintendo's Approach to UI Design (ft. TriNintendo) - #363 | 05 août 2026 | 01:26:16 | |
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 Tri's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TriNintendo | |||
| Splatoon Raiders is a Breath of Fresh Ink - #362 | 29 juil. 2026 | 01:43:26 | |
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 Tyson's Art page: https://tysonpease.com/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| The Legacy of Kaizo Mario (ft. GlitchCat7) - #361 | 22 juil. 2026 | 01:51:31 | |
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 SMW Central: https://www.smwcentral.net/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Have We Already Seen the Last Switch Game? - #360 | 15 juil. 2026 | 01:24:21 | |
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 | |||
| Can Rhythm Heaven Groove Save Gaming? - #359 | 08 juil. 2026 | 01:48:57 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Star Fox is Incredible... What's Next? (ft. Daniel from GVG) - #358 | 01 juil. 2026 | 01:47:33 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Nintendo Published Games We Still Need on NSO - #357 | 24 juin 2026 | 01:38:21 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Nintendo Direct + Summer Game Fest REACTIONS!! - #356 | 10 juin 2026 | 02:29:56 | |
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: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips | |||
| Predicting Next Week's Nintendo Direct (ft. Joey Ferris) - #355 | 03 juin 2026 | 01:44:15 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| There's Nothing Quite Like Yoshi & the Mysterious Book - #354 | 27 mai 2026 | 01:27:39 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| DEBATE: Star Fox v. Metroid - SPECIAL #33 | 20 mai 2026 | 00:34:23 | |
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: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| What Star Fox Means for the Ocarina Remake (ft. André Segers) - #353 | 13 mai 2026 | 01:26:48 | |
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 GameXplain's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/GameXplain Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Xalavier Nelson Jr. Wants Shorter Games with Smaller Budgets & He's NOT Kidding - #352 | 06 mai 2026 | 01:49:36 | |
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 Wishlist Truck-Kun Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3642010/Truckkun_is_Supporting_Me_from_Another_World/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Did Nintendo Today Kill the Nintendo Direct? - #351 | 29 avr. 2026 | 01:22:42 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Tomodachi Life is Game of the Freaking Year (ft. Tris Valbuena) - #350 | 22 avr. 2026 | 01:47:19 | |
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.) Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Fire - #349 | 15 avr. 2026 | 01:30:03 | |
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 Wind: https://youtu.be/2NAtDR5qOdA Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| SPOILER TALK: The Mario Galaxy Movie (starring Fox McCloud) - #348 | 08 avr. 2026 | 01:38:45 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Nintendo Vaporware Tier List (ft. Xanagear) - #347 | 01 avr. 2026 | 02:11:30 | |
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 | |||
| Is Nintendo FINALLY Listening to Their Fans? - #346 | 25 mars 2026 | 01:40:49 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| AYN Thor & the Future of Android Handhelds - #345 | 18 mars 2026 | 01:34:05 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Pokémon Pokopia is Shockingly Good (ft. sarahxciii) - #344 | 11 mars 2026 | 01:38:14 | |
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 | |||
| Video Game Movies are the New Comic Book Movies - #343 | 25 févr. 2026 | 01:32:59 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Are There Too Many Mario Tennis Games? (ft. Daniel Alba) - #342 | 18 févr. 2026 | 01:35:58 | |
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. | |||
| Switch Headz 7th Anniversary Show + Nintendo Direct Breakdown! - #341 | 11 févr. 2026 | 01:55:49 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| What NSO can Take from the Emulation Scene (ft. Defunct Games) - #340 | 04 févr. 2026 | 01:53:50 | |
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 Defunct Games on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DefunctGames Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| The New Era of Expressive Platformers ft. Fabraz & Chris Wade - #339 | 28 janv. 2026 | 01:31:57 | |
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 Big Hops on Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/big-hops-switch/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Are We Emotionally Prepared to Return to Animal Crossing? - #338 | 21 janv. 2026 | 01:42:39 | |
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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| MAGFest 2026 Recap: Everything to Know Before Going - #337 | 14 janv. 2026 | 01:39:46 | |
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. | |||
| How Long Can Switch 2 Hold This Price? (ft. NintenDormant) - #336 | 07 janv. 2026 | 01:41:10 | |
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): https://youtu.be/KWnJkicFUu4?si=m5gk9LyjVtsCNmD9 0:00:00 Introduction Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Nintendo 2026 Predictions: Will the Switch 2 Soar? - SPECIAL #32 | 31 déc. 2025 | 01:24:24 | |
In this very special predictions and speculation episode, hosts David, Jordan, and returning host Patrick Knisely do their best to map out what we know and what we expect to happen with the Switch 2 and Nintendo in 2026. Is it finally time for Star Fox to make its grand comeback? Has enough time passed from Donkey Kong Bananza that we'll see a new 3D mario game? What about the 40th and 30th anniversaries of The Legend of Zelda and Pokemon? Tune in to find out our thoughts! Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Best of 2025: The 7th Annual Golden Headz - SPECIAL #31 | 24 déc. 2025 | 01:30:02 | |
In this week's very special episode we're joined once again by Summer Rain to look back at 2025 and give out our awards for Game of the Year in the annual Golden Headz Award celebration. We also go through our unique categories like "Wokest Game," and "Most Forgotten Nintendo IP." It's a night of glitz and glamour and we're only just getting started. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| How's the Switch 2 Doing Six Months In? - #335 | 17 déc. 2025 | 01:43:57 | |
David & Jordan give the Nintendo Switch 2 a 6 month progress report this week as we go through all the pros and cons of the console coming into the end of 2025. Was the backlash on price justified? Will Mario Kart World get any DLC? How was the launch lineup? We break it all down and give it our grade. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a brekadown of The Game Awards, Wario World and Rayman 2 being added to Nintendo Classics Gamecube and N64, workers at id Software forming a union 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. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Metroid Prime 4 Exists and it's GREAT (ft. Joey Ferris and Rob from Ro2R) - #334 | 10 déc. 2025 | 01:42:05 | |
The time is finally here!! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is upon us, and joining this week on the show we have YouTubers and Metroid Prime superfans Joey Ferris and Rob from Ruleof2Review to talk all about our thoughts on Nintendo's newest sci-fi shooter. Was it worth the wait? Is the internet discourse backlash justified? We break it all down! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Mario Kart World getting a huge update, Nintendo holiday items added to their shop, Netlix and Paramount's fight over the purchase of Warner Brothers Discovery 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 Joey Ferris: https://www.youtube.com/@FerrisWheelPro Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Nintendo Exclusive Star Wars Games - #333 | 03 déc. 2025 | 01:46:14 | |
This week we're joined by writer Alex James Kane and actor John Gholson to talk all about Star Wars video games. Over the years Nintendo platforms have had their fair share of console exclusive Star Wars games and in honor of the wonderful Outlaws Switch 2 port we go through them all and talk about our favorites. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as new games added to Gameboy and NES Nintendo Classics, Nintendo buying Bandai Namco Singapore, the recent iiSU drama, Quentin Tarantino's upcoming Kill Bill Fortnite collab 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. Boss Fight Books KOTOR: https://bossfightbooks.com/products/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-by-alex-kane | |||
| Kirby Air Riders is the Most ADHD Game of All Time - #332 | 26 nov. 2025 | 01:31:21 | |
We switch on our TikTok brains this week to give our impressions of the insanity that is Kirby Air Riders for the Nintendo Switch 2. Hans Gougar joins David and Jordan as we talk all about the things that work and the things that don't in the newest game from maestro Masahiro Sakurai. Are we able to keep up with everything that's going on?? Tune in to find out!! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Black Friday deals in the eShop, a major Roblox update to combat many lawsuits, the IRL Pokemon theme park opening 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. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Did Steam Machine Just Beat Xbox to the Punch? - #331 | 19 nov. 2025 | 01:41:06 | |
We're joined by JM Specht of the Devolver Forkcast and One Frog Games' Patrick Knisely this week to excitedly speculate on the suite of upcoming hardware from Valve. Between the Steam Controller, the Steam Machine, and the Steam Frame VR headset, there's a lot to cover in how it may shake up the console wars... particularly on the heels of recent remarks from Microsoft's Xbox management and their insistence that the next Xbox is akin to a premium PC. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the recent Super Mario Galaxy Movie direct, leaked set photos and official stills from the Legend of Zelda live action movie and LEGO sets, The 2025 Game Awards nominees being released 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 Devolver Digital Forkcast: https://forkcast.devolverdigital.com/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Kinda Rules - #330 | 12 nov. 2025 | 01:35:14 | |
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment actually surprised us a lot!! This week we're joined by our good friend Marth and animator Chance Kubesh to discuss the newest entry in the Hyrule Warriors series. How does it fare as a canonical companion to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Spoiler alert: it's pretty freakin' good. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie direct, Nintendo's financial report and Switch 2's record breaking sales, Grand Theft Auto VI getting a delay following union busting from Rockstar 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. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| A Brief History of Nintendo's Operating Systems (ft. Parker Simmons) - #329 | 05 nov. 2025 | 02:04:05 | |
Parker Simmons (creator of the animated series Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart) joins the show this week to discuss the rise and fall of Nintendo's operating systems and home screens over the years. From the meager beginnings on the Famicom Disk System to the sleek elegance of the Wii to the barren landscape of the Switch and Switch 2, we discuss Nintendo's design philosophy and how each console informs the next. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Animal Crossing's upcoming free update & Switch 2 Edition, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild getting an official vinyl soundtrack, Rockstar employees facing union busting from Take Two in the face of Grand Theft Auto VI's release 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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Game Chat Etiquette & 15 Updates the Service Needs - #328 | 29 oct. 2025 | 01:43:42 | |
Game Chat: is it a bust? Brian Bonnet and Alex Von Kurkendall join this week to discuss Nintendo Switch 2's voice chatting service Game Chat and the many ways it should improve. Additionally, we discuss proper "Game Chat etiquette" in lieu of a proper text messaging client as part of the app. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Microsoft's CEO taking a 95 million dollar salary amid rumors of a new Xbox system, Luigi's Mansion coming to Nintendo Classics on NSO, the second Kirby Air Riders direct, 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. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Pokémon Legends Z-A: The Good, the Bad, and the Trubbish - #327 | 22 oct. 2025 | 01:48:42 | |
A new Pokémon game managed to surprise us this week as we discuss Pokémon Legends: Z-A with guests Jeremy Franklin and Austin Young. What changed up with the formula for this newest Game Freak game and is it enough to overlook the many blemishes the series has been known for lately? Listen to find out our impressions of the game! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally X releasing, a manga biography of Masahiro Sakurai, the EA Saudi Arabian deal getting pushback from American lawmakers, 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 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| Indie "Spiritual Successors" & Wearing Influence on Your Sleeve - #326 | 15 oct. 2025 | 01:51:07 | |
Marcus Horn of Siactro (Toree Saturn) & Mark Robinson from Space Lion Studios (Axyz) join this week for an indie developer roundtable discussing the phenomenon of indie games that borrow aesthetic and gameplay from popular games of the past. Why is it so prevalent and when does homage cross the line into plagiarism? We dive deep into the topic and talk about some of our favorite indie spiritual successor games! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the newest Pokemon leaks out of Nintendo, Elon Musk making an AI video game, the Pikmin "Close to You" short film from Nintendo Pictures, 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. | |||
| Robot Revolution: Monochrome Heights Dev Interview - #325 | 08 oct. 2025 | 01:54:36 | |
IT'S GAME TIME!! This week OG Switch Head Patrick Knisely of One Frog Games joins to discuss his long-awaited game Monochrome Heights following its release. David, Jordan, and Patrick look back at over 3 years of development and break down the challenges and surprises of indie solo dev. Now that the game is out on Steam what is next? Listen to find out. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Xbox raising the price of Game Pass, Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 releasing on the Nintendo Switch 2, Open AI's Sora being a hotbed of IP infringement, 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 Buy Monochrome Heights on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2336210/Monochrome_Heights/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb | |||
| There Are Too Many F*ckin' Games - #324 | 01 oct. 2025 | 01:57:45 | |
We 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. | |||