This week Dan Murphy aka DCD joins and we discuss the current state of Live Service games, otherwise known as Games as a Service. We also cover all the recent Nintendo and gaming news including the Microsoft Activision merger being finalized, lots of big game releases, Minecraft selling 300M copies, 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 0:09:38 Ne...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 230
This week the whole gang’s here to talk about our initial impressions of Detective Pikachu Returns. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including Nintendo announcing the end of online for Wii U and 3DS, the Unity CEO stepping down, the Animal Crossing LEGO sets, 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 0:09:42 News and Rumors 0:36:47 Detective...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 229
This week Matthew Stoner returns to talk about the future of amiibo. Are we nearing the end of the amiibo era? We also discuss all the recent gaming and Nintendo news including new F-Zero 99 tracks, Jim Ryan leaving PlayStation, the Epic layoffs, 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 0:09:16 News and Rumors 0:38:14 Future of Amiibo 1:13:51 Games W...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 228
We’re joined by André Segers from GameXplain this week to talk F-Zero 99, and give our tips and tricks for accelerating and elevating your racing game. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including Unity walking back some of its changes, the big Microsoft leak, Sony getting hacked, 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 0:07:32 News and Rumo...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 227
We got the September Nintendo Direct so we’re digging into all the announcements and what it means for the future. We also discuss all the other recent gaming news including even more Switch successor leaks, the debacle with Unity, a new Picross 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 0:10:36 News and Rumors 0:40:52 September Nintendo Direct 1...
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 226
We’re joined by Vincent Goodwin to talk about how Nintendo has changed over the years under the different major management changes, and what is expected to change under Furukawa. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including more alleged Switch successor details, more Nintendo Direct rumors, Mario Kart Tour to stop receiving new content, 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 e...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 225
We got a Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct! This week we talk all about it as well as what it means for a September Direct, and what we might expect to see there. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including the latest Switch follow-up rumors, a possible SAG-AFTRA strike related to video games, 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 0:15:21 N...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 224
This week Cina Saffary joins for a comprehensive Pikmin 4 spoiler discussion. After completing the game, we discuss our feelings on the difficulty, amount of content, story, and much more. We also cover all the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including ExciteBike 64 coming to NSO, new details on the PlayStation Portal, 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. ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 223
This week we are joined by Tyson Pease to discuss video game box art. How has it evolved over the years? What makes an eye catching cover art for a game and how important is it in the success of the game and its cultural impact? We also discuss all the recent gaming news including Charles Martinet retiring as Mario, Splatoon 3's new season, new details about Super Mario Wonder, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, ...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 222
This week we do a deep dive into Metroidvanias: what defines the genre, what are some common criticisms, and which are our favorites. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including patents Nintendo filed for TOTK, the Quake II Remaster, multiple Metroid rumors, 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 0:09:18 News and Rumors 0:36:42 Metroidvani...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 221
This week we talk about how turn-based RPGs have changed over time, and with the Final Fantasy series moving away from the format, what the current state of the genre is. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including new Nintendo financials, more Switch successor rumors (of course), 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 0:08:47 News and Rum...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 220
This week we give the official, objective Super Switch Headz ranking of the 2D Legend of Zelda games! We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including Pikmin 4 sales, Sakurai’s recent comments on Super Smash Bros., more alleged details about the next Nintendo console, 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 0:13:16 News and Rumors 0:3...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 219
This week we give our take on the long anticipated Pikmin 4! We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including more Metroid Prime 2 Remastered talk, Sony’s Project Q leaks, Dolphin emulator abandoning their Steam 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 0:08:55 News and Rumors 0:31:51 Pikmin 4 1:29:57 Games We're Playing Discor...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 218
This week we talk about Nintendo’s next console. With all the rumors and leaks happening, we speculate on what exactly Nintendo’s follow up to the Switch will be, and when we’ll see it. We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including the latest in the saga of Microsoft’s purchase of Activision, the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks, new European Union regulations that could affect handheld gaming, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 217
This week we talk about Nintendo’s recent slate of remasters and remakes. Are GameCube remasters how they plan to fill out the remaining Switch lifespan? We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including more Switch successor rumors, the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks, Pokémon Sleep info, 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 0:05:43...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 216
This week we discuss the history and current state of farming sims, and what makes the genre special, alongside the release of the Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life remake. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including recent releases, the FTC v. Microsoft case, 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 0:05:20 Ne...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 215
This week we break down the June 2023 Nintendo Direct in detail. We give our thoughts on all the announcements and our opinions of the presentation. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including the future of E3, the Game Pass price increasing, Final Fantasy XVI’s 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 ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 214
This week we pick our favorite Game Boy Advance games that we want to see come to Nintendo Switch Online. We reminisce about the GBA and some of our favorite games we hope make it to NSO. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including Embracer Group layoffs and restructuring, the Star Fox Grand Prix rumor being investigated, additional Summer Game Fest showcases, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Head...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 213
Jordan Willis and Summer Rain join and we discuss our highlights from Summer Game Fest and discuss this year’s iteration as a whole. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including a new Pikmin 4 trailer, an alleged deal in the works with Illumination for a The Legend of Zelda film, 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 Intro...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 212
This week Summer Rain guests and we talk about whether or not Nintendo fans will get a Nintendo Direct in June, and what the company might have planned for the second half of 2023. We also discuss all the recent Nintendo and gaming news including new pastel colored Joy-Cons, new games on Nintendo Switch Online, the Summer Game Fest and Xbox showcases, Everybody 1-2 Switch, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 211
Cina Saffary guests this week and we do an even deeper dive on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Now that we’ve been playing for a few weeks, there’s just so much to talk about. We also discuss all the recent Nintendo and gaming news including the big Playstation Showcase, Nintendo pushing an update to the 3DS, sending a DMCA to Valve for an emulator on Steam, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, ...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 210
This week Patrick shares about his voyage into the realm of game development and the current status of his in-progress indie game Monochrome Heights. We also discuss all the recent Nintendo and gaming news including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sales, Splatoon 3’s newest season, new GBA games 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 Introduct...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 209
This week Allison Ebling guests and we give our impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Just how good is it? We also cover the recent gaming news including updated Switch sales numbers, more Nintendo Live information, a small update on the Silksong release date, 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 0:07:49 News and Rumors 0:30:3...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 208
In this week’s special episode, we take a break from our normal format to just have a conversation about some life updates and talk about some of the difficult things currently going on, as well as some brief tangents about the recent Splatoon 3 splatfest and the upcoming release of the much anticipated game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Faceb...
May 10, 2023•45 min
This week we’re joined by Dan Murphy aka DCD to talk all about Final Fantasy. With so many Final Fantasy games now available on the Nintendo Switch, what are some of the best? Which are our favorites? We also cover the recent gaming news including LEGO Donkey Kong sets, Nintendo attending Gamescom, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leak, 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 ...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 207
This week Dylan Muss from Geekverse joins and we share our impressions of the recently released Advance Wars 1 + 2 Re-Boot Camp. We also cover the recent gaming news including the Indie World presentation, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC being released, SEGA of America unionizing, Nintendo garnishing a hacker’s wages in perpetuity, 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. 0:0...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 206
We’re joined by Emma Brockway this week to talk about the recent trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and all the excitement surrounding the upcoming release. We also cover the recent gaming news including the Nintendo Live event announcement, Sega acquiring Rovio, the Final Fantasy XVI State of Play, 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 Intr...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 205
This week Stefan Gill joins to talk about The Super Mario Bros. Movie and our thoughts and opinions on it. We also cover the week’s Nintendo and gaming news including rumors of a new Sony handheld, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters getting a release date on Switch, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Remastered rumors, 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 Int...
Apr 12, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 204
We’re joined by Vincent Goodwin this week to talk about the cancellation of E3 2023. We’re joined by Vincent Goodwin this week to talk about the cancellation of E3 2023. What happened, what does this mean for the future, and what were some of our favorite memories of E3s in the past? We also cover the week’s Nintendo and gaming news including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay demonstration, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, the Splatoon 3 Splatfest results, and much more. We clo...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 203
This week Garrett Buss joins to talk about Castlevania. We talk about the history of the franchise, go in depth on the current Dead Cells DLC crossover, and discuss where the franchise could go next. We also cover the week’s Nintendo and gaming news including the Fire Emblem Engage DLC, Counterstrike 2, Sonic Origins Plus, 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...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 202
