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Super Switch Headz

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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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Episodes

All the N64 Games Missing from NSO - #133

Cina Saffary joins this week to talk about the Nintendo 64. We discuss our memories of the console, all the games coming to NSO and the ones we hope might join later. We also cover the recent news and rumors including various acquisitions, alleged 4K Switch dev kits, and much more. We close the episode 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 0:04:54 News and Rumors 0:31:32 Nintendo 64...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 36 minEp. 133

Nintendo Presents: The September Direct starring Chris Pratt - #132

Rachel Kane returns as our guest this week to talk about the latest Nintendo Direct and all the announcements it contained. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the early looks at the OLED model and Metroid Dread, more Activision Blizzard troubles, and much more. We close the episode 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 0:07:57 News and Rumors 0:23:47 Nintendo Dir...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 45 minEp. 132

The Art of Reviewing Games ft. DreamcastGuy - #131

DreamcastGuy joins this week to talk about gaming reviews including his process for crafting video reviews. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the possibility of a new official Switch controller, rumored updates to Nintendo Switch Online, and much more. We close the episode 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 0:04:23 News and Rumors 0:33:04 Game Reviews 1:22:18...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 34 minEp. 131

WarioWare: Get It Together! - #130

Jeremy Franklin returns as our guest this week to talk about WarioWare: Get It Together. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the recent PlayStation showcase, rumors of an upcoming Nintendo Direct, whether Game Boy games might come to NSO and much more. We close the episode 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 0:10:53 News and Rumors 0:47:20 WarioWare: Get It Toge...

Sep 15, 20211 hr 42 minEp. 130

The Legend of Zelda: Pathways to the Future - SPECIAL #13 (Fan Fiction Audiobook)

In a thrilling Part 2 of a very special season 3 finale of Super Switch Headz, David Howe presents The Legend of Zelda: Pathways to the Future. A follow up to Ocarina of Time and prequel to Majora's Mask, "Pathways to the Future" was David's 6th grade English project, and concludes his epic fan chronology. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchhea...

Sep 12, 202126 min

The Legend of Zelda: Generations - SPECIAL #12 (Fan Fiction Audiobook)

In Part 1 of a very special season 3 finale of Super Switch Headz, David Howe presents The Legend of Zelda: Generations. A prequel to Ocarina of Time, "Generations" was a 5th grade English project that is now in audiobook form for all to enjoy for all time. Coming soon in Part 2: "The Legend of Zelda: Pathways to the Future." Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Sep 08, 202117 min

A Big Old Listener Question Episode! - #129

This week your hosts David, Matthew and Patrick take listener questions. On this penultimate episode of season three, we answer questions about Nintendo, about the podcast, about gaming at large and about our personal bathing habits. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including Gamescom 2021, Nintendo removing fan projects, China's limitations on online gaming for youth, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcast...

Sep 01, 20211 hr 58 minEp. 129

How Open World Games Tell Stories - #128

Marlena Abraham guests this week to talk about how open world games tell stories while also giving the player agency. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the Pokémon Presents event, the WarioWare demo, Fortnite borrowing from Among Us and much more. We close the episode 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 0:08:02 News and Rumors 0:37:25 Open World Storytelling 1...

Aug 25, 20211 hr 27 minEp. 128

The Hidden Cost of Free Updates - #127

Dylan Muss guests this week to talk about Nintendo's recent use of free updates. Are these free updates nice surprises that bring us back to games or is Nintendo holding onto content that should have been part of games at launch? We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the Indie World Showcase, Idris Elba playing Knuckles in the next Sonic movie, sales numbers and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spo...

Aug 18, 20211 hr 43 minEp. 127

Playing it RONG! - #10 - Volleyball / Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week special guest Monolithfiji joins, and they discuss playing Volleyball and Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Ninten...

Aug 13, 202132 min

What is Video Game Localization? - #126

Mayanna Berrin joins this week to talk about localization of video games. We discuss some of the challenges and considerations that go into making games available in different languages and cultures. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including Mario Golf getting an update, the Nintendo financial reports, rumors of a new Xenoblade game, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you...

Aug 11, 20211 hr 36 minEp. 126

Playing it RONG! - #09 - NES Open Tournament Golf / Pilotwings

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week they play NES Open Tournament Golf and Pilotwings. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com...

Aug 06, 202128 min

Killer Queen Black Developer Interview - #125

Adam Walters from Liquid Bit guests this week to talk about the development and history of Killer Queen Black, including the upcoming new map update. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including Dr. Mario World shutting down, New Pokémon Snap getting an update and much more. We close the episode 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 0:05:24 News and Rumors 0:24:42 Killer Q...

Aug 04, 20211 hr 26 min

Playing it RONG! - #08 - Balloon Fight / The Ignition Factor

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week it's Balloon Fight and The Ignition Factor. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com...

Jul 30, 202131 min

Video Games have a Toxicity Problem - #124

Krista Goralczyk joins this week to talk about toxicity in the video games industry in light of the recent news of a lawsuit in California against Activision Blizzard alleging sexism and harassment. We also cover all the rest of the recent news and rumors including new SNES games added to the NSO service, a live action Pokémon series coming to Netflix, the continuation of the gigaleak and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Pod...

Jul 28, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 124

Playing it RONG! - #07 - Vice: Project Doom / Donkey Kong Country

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This time they play Vice: Project Doom and Donkey Kong Country. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com...

Jul 23, 202124 min

Skyward Sword Soars to New Heights - #123

Matt Hobbie guests this week to talk about the remastered release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Switch. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including Nintendo Switch OLED Model preorders, the Steam Deck, Netflix getting into gaming, Nickelodeon All Star Brawl and much more. We close the episode 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 0:04:44 News and Rumors...

Jul 22, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 123

Playing it RONG! - #06 - Punch-Out!! / Wild Guns

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This time they play Punch-Out!! and Wild Guns. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com

Jul 16, 202130 min

Switch OLED Model & Nintendo's Revision History - #122

Allison Ebling joins this week to talk about the newly announced Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)! Is this the Switch Pro we've been waiting for? We also cover all the rest of the recent news and rumors including Donkey Kong's 40th anniversary, Skyward Sword HD's upcoming release and much more. We close the episode 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 0:08:30 News and Rumors 0:35:54 Sw...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 33 minEp. 122

Playing it RONG! - #05 - Donkey Kong Jr. / Doomsday Warrior

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week the guys try out Donkey Kong Jr. and Doomsday Warrior. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com...

Jul 09, 202122 min

Nintendo's Stubborn Approach to Retro Games - #121

James Patton guests this week to talk about how Nintendo has handled access to its older titles. There's been the virtual console, mini-consoles, online subscription services, rereleases and more, but even so it can be hard to find older titles sometimes. Which approach should they take? We also cover all the recent news and rumors including Mario Kart Home Circuit Live updates, the rumored Donkey Kong animation project and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Liste...

Jul 07, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 121

Playing it RONG! - #04 - StarTropics / Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week they play StarTropics and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.co...

Jul 02, 202127 min

Is the New Mario Golf Super or Rushed? - #120

Ryan Robinson joins this week to discuss Mario Golf: Super Rush! Is the game fun enough to make up for its current lack of features? We also cover all the recent news and rumors including Kazuya joining Smash, Sonic becoming a Vtuber and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:20 News and Rumors 0:32:49 Mario Golf: Super Rush 1:23:17 Games We're Pl...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 38 minEp. 120

Playing it RONG! - #03 - Metroid / Kirby's Dream Land 3

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week the guys play Metroid and Kirby's Dream Land 3. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com...

Jun 25, 202127 min

Exploring the Depths of the Metroid Series - #119

Jordan Willis guests to talk Metroid. In light of the Metroid Dread announcement, we chat about the history of the series, the story and lore, and get hyped about the new game. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including Nintendo’s comments in interviews during E3 about the Breath of the Wild sequel, Animal Crossing and more, the Xbox Games showcase, crazy Silent Hill fan conspiracy theories, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch...

Jun 23, 20211 hr 36 minEp. 119

Playing it RONG! - #02 - Kid Icarus / Demon's Crest

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This week the guys play Kid Icarus and Demon's Crest. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com...

Jun 18, 202128 min

A Refreshing Nintendo Direct at a Different Kind of E3 - #118

This week your hosts, David, Matthew and Patrick, give their reactions to the Nintendo Direct at E3 2021. We also discuss E3 as a whole, the other presentations, and cover all the recent news and rumors including Summer Game Fest, Switch sales numbers and much more. We close the episode 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 0:06:05 News and Rumors 0:29:05 Digital-Only E3 0:37:47 Nin...

Jun 17, 20212 hr 1 minEp. 118

Playing it RONG! - #01 - Clu Clu Land / Super Tennis

Each week AntKeepsGaming and Pdyx play one random NES game and one random SNES game from the Nintendo Switch Online service and talk about the games. This time the guys play Clu Clu Land and Super Tennis. Music for the podcast is provided by Bent Neatly: https://www.youtube.com/BentNeatly Check out AntKeepsGaming's streams and videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AntKeepsGaming7 Listen to Super Switch Headz, a weekly Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com...

Jun 11, 202127 min

E3 2021 Nintendo Direct Predictions! - #117

This week David, Matthew and Patrick go into their predictions and hopes for what we'll see at E3 and in particular the upcoming Nintendo Direct. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the Palworld game announcement, Nintendo opening a museum, hints of a new WarioWare game, and much more. We close the episode 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 0:05:42 News and Rum...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 117

An ARMS Retrospective w/ A Talking Sock - #116

A Talking Sock joins this week to discuss ARMS! The four year anniversary of the game is coming up, so we delve into the mechanics, what we loved about it, and the strange amount of hate the game got. Will it get a sequel? We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the Pokémon release dates, the Switch revision rumors, Valve working on a handheld console, the Sonic presentation and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Appl...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 49 minEp. 116
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