This week Jay Rios guests and we talk about our memories of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color and all our favorite games from those systems we want to see added to Nintendo Switch Online. We also discuss the week’s Nintendo and gaming news including F-Zero GX Remastered rumors, the last days of the Wii U and 3DS eShops, the latest NSO 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...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 201
This week, on a special LIVE Super Switch Headz, Matthew Stoner returns to celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast! We answer listener questions and share memories of some of our favorite moments from the podcast and the Switch Headz community. We also discuss the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including the final Super Mario Bros. movie trailer, The Pokémon Company hiring a NFT expert, the lack of Tears of the Kingdom at PAX East, and much more. We close the episode with the game...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 58 min
This week Sara Waldman aka Ivy guests and we talk about the current state of Splatoon 3 with the recent updates. We also celebrate 6 years of the Nintendo Switch! Of course we discuss the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including more Switch Pro leaks, the Metroid franchise getting attention, lots of Mario news for MAR10 day, 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 pod...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 199
This week we’re joined by Ryan Upchurch to talk about the Pokémon Presents announcements. Was this presentation disappointing or does it mean Pokémon is slowing down and taking their time with the games? We also discuss the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including confirmation Nintendo is skipping E3, the upcoming Mario movie direct, new Switch Pro rumors, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Y...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 198
This week on Matthew's last official episode as a host, we reminisce and talk about some of the strangest marketing and publicity stunts Nintendo pulled. Of course we cover the recent gaming news and rumors as well, including the first Tetris movie trailer, Nintendo at PAX East, new details on Splatoon 3’s next 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. LONG LIVE M...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 197
This week Jordan Willis guests to talk about the February 2023 Nintendo Direct and our thoughts on all the announcements. We also discuss all the recent Nintendo news and rumors including the latest Nintendo Switch sales numbers, the Super Mario Bros. Movie marketing, the Microsoft Activision deal, 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 0:7:58 News...
Feb 15, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 196
This week, on the 4 year anniversary of the show, Robert Segovia guests and we talk about quitting a game before finishing it. We dig into the feelings around of letting go and being okay with not beating video games you've started. We also have a special announcement near the top of the episode. Of course we discuss all the recent Nintendo news and rumors too, including the return of vouchers to the US, Nintendo winning a drift lawsuit, live service games being shut down, and much more. We clos...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 195
We’re joined by Paul Cyphers this week to reminisce about our experiences of Goldeneye 007 and discuss the return of the game on Nintendo and Microsoft platforms. We also cover all the recent Nintendo news and rumors including Nintendo Direct rumors, Nintendo allegedly not appearing at E3 this summer, Mario themed pizza in Germany, 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...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 194
Summer Rain returns this week to dive deep into our early impressions of Fire Emblem Engage. We also cover all the recent Nintendo news and rumors including the possibility of a Nintendogs mobile game, an alleged Baten Kaitos remake, Switch sales and production news, and troubles in the gaming industry. 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 Rumo...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 193
We’re joined by Stephanie Klimov this week to talk about all the fan theories and speculation on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as well as our hopes for the game. We also cover all the recent Nintendo news and rumors including Super Mario Odyssey sequel or DLC rumors, an upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Violet update, reactions to The Last of Us TV show, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min
This week we’re joined by developer Marcus Horn of Siactro to talk about his work making shorter, retro-style 3D platformers like Macbat 64, Toree 3D, and most recently Super Kiwi 64. We also cover the recent Nintendo news and rumors including chatter about a Legend of Zelda movie, Microsoft allowing QA workers to unionize, the most recent Splatfest in Splatoon 3, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTu...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 191
It’s a new year and everyone’s wondering what Nintendo will do in 2023. So it’s time to go over all the announcements and games we already know about, and speculate on all the rumors and unknowns. We also cover the recent Nintendo news and rumors including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaks, more Switch Pro chatter, Bandai Namco hiring for a project with Nintendo, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, S...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 190
It’s time once more for the Switch Headz year in review show: The 4th Annual Golden Headz Awards. We give our picks for the best in video games this year as well as awards for categories like Best Leak and Best Pokémon Game. We also cover the recent Nintendo news and rumors including the Inside The House of Indies presentations, a new Splatfest and tri-color battle update coming, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 189
We’re joined by Joe Kotinsly to talk all about the Metal Gear Solid series. With David having played every game in the series for the first time back-to-back this year, we discuss what makes this series so special and help put the games in their historical context. We also go over all the Nintendo news and rumors including Super Nintendo World in Hollywood opening in 2023, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters coming to Switch, Epic paying a pair of big settlements, and much more. We close the episo...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 188
Miles Luna joins to break down The Game Awards. Are they trying to give out awards or make announcements? We also discuss all the Nintendo news and rumors like the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks, Splatoon 3’s Chill Season, Mario Strikers: Battle League’s last update, Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, a lawsuit against Epic in Canada, 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 p...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 187
It's heavy spoiler warnings for this week's episode as Dan, Emma, and Matthew discuss the Xenoblade franchise. Are you a Xenohead and want to learn more about lore? Did you play all the Xenoblade games but don't have a clue about who or what Klaus is? If you answered yes to the previous questions, this episode is for you! Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:35 Themes in Xenoblade 0:03:55 The Story, before the ...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 39 min
This week Barry Carenza from Premium Edition Games guests to talk about his company and the process of creating physical editions of smaller, modern retro indie titles. We also discuss all the Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including the new Fire Emblem Engage trailer, the incredible Pokémon Scarlet & Violet sales numbers, Golf coming to Nintendo Switch Sports, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 186
This week Chad Andrews joins to talk about our thoughts so far on Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. We also discuss all the video games and Nintendo news and rumors including the upcoming Mario Kart DLC tracks, Sonic creator Yuji Naka’s arrest, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom being rated in a region, 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 0:0...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 185
Guesting this week is Cina Saffary to talk about the Virtual Boy, the history, the experience of playing it, and Cina’s recent repairs to his childhood Virtual Boy. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including Splatoon 3’s Chill Season, the Indie World showcase, Game Award Nominees,Nintendo’s updated financial 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 enjo...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Summer Rain returns to the podcast to talk all about first impressions of Bayonetta 3. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including Mario Party’s composer Mitsuda having songs rejected, the PSVR2 price, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain using a technique from a video 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 0:07:16 News and Rum...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 183
This week we play a round of Nintendo trivia. David and Matthew go head to head while Patrick asks the questions. Who will come out on top? Lots of interesting and obscure Nintendo facts in this one. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:15 Nintendo Trivia Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/...
Nov 02, 2022•42 min
This week Aaron McDevitt joins to talk about his upcoming game Aero GPX, inspired by the F-Zero franchise. He shares about his experience working on the game and the current Kickstarter campaign. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including the continuing Bayonetta 3 voice actor controversy, news outlets playing Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 182
This week your hosts rank the 2D Mario games from best to worst! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including the Bayonetta 3 voice actor controversy, new game releases, 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 0:09:22 News and Rumors 0:40:37 2D Mario Ranked 1:30:55 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4g...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 181
Comedian Ron Lechler joins this week to reminisce about the great console war between Nintendo and Sega in the late 1980s and 1990s. We also cover all the news and rumors including the first Mario movie trailer, Killer Queen Black shutting down, Pilotwings 64 on 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 0:06:29 News and Rumors 0:37:20 Console War...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 180
Could Cloud Gaming Die with Stadia? - #179 - #179 This week Kerry Chandler guests as we discuss the shutdown of Google Stadia and the state of cloud gaming in the industry. We also cover all the other recent news and rumors including the Nintendo Pictures website going live, details on the Retro Studios pitch for Heroes of Hyrule, 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....
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 179
We’re joined by Jay Rios to talk about Nintendo Switch Online. As the service is now over four years old, it’s time to check in on how it’s doing. We also cover all the other recent news and rumors including Splatoon 3’s first post-launch Splatfest, new Picross, E3 coming back, a tease for the Mario movie teaser trailer, 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 I...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 178
This week Sharareh Kermani guests and we discuss our impressions of Splatoon 3 so far.. We also cover all the other recent news and rumors including Tokyo Game Show, the GTA 6 leak, PSVR games being incompatible with PSVR2 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 0:05:00 News and Rumors 0:23:34 Splatoon 3 1:10:00 Games We're Playing Discord: https://...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 177
We’re joined by Kyle Baker to give our thoughts and reactions to the September 13th Nintendo Direct. We also cover all the other recent news and rumors including Splatoon 3’s incredible sales in Japan, the Sony Playstation State of Play, a new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer 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 0:05:21 News and Rumors 0:33:51 ...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 51 min
This week Sara Waldman joins and we talk about what we might see in a September Nintendo Direct. Do we even need a Direct right now? We also cover all the other recent news and rumors including Sakurai’s YouTube channel, Splatoon 3’s pre-launch Splatfest, Retro Studios’ canceled Sheik 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 0:07:48 News and Ru...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 175
In this special episode David, Matthew, and Patrick take listener questions about gaming, Nintendo, and the podcast. How does David really feel about pickleball? What new Nintendo game would have blown our 13 year-old minds? Find out those answers and more. 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/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/...
Aug 31, 2022•52 min
