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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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Nintendo Published Games We Still Need on NSO - #357
1w ago01:38:21Tap to summarizeNintendo Switch Online has proven itself to be quite a robust collection of classic Nintendo retro games, but there are still a number of first-party Nintendo published games we have yet to see on the service. Vince Goodwin from the Some of My Friends Read Comics podcast joins to go through all of them, including which are most likely to come to Nintendo Classics and the ones we'd be most excited to see from NES & SNES to GBA & Gamecube. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Microsoft's XBOX division closing several studios, a big update to the eshop on the original Switch, new details unveiled about the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:44 News & Rumors 0:32:57 Nintendo Switch Online Games We Need 1:26:17 Games We're Playing Discord: 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
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Nintendo Direct + Summer Game Fest REACTIONS!! - #356
3w ago02:29:56Tap to summarizeThis 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
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Predicting Next Week's Nintendo Direct (ft. Joey Ferris) - #355
4w ago01:44:15Tap to summarizeIt's officially Nintendo Direct season so we're pulling out the stops early this month to give our best predictions for what we'll see in Nintendo's annual games showcase. Joey Ferris joins David and Jordan this week to answer the big questions: What will Nintendo bring out for Zelda's 40th anniversary? Will Nintendo announce any Switch 1 games? Will the Switch 2 get a port of GTA VI?? Listen to hear our thoughts. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Activision finally bringing Call of Duty to Switch, Donkey Kong 64 coming to Nintendo Classics, the Steam Deck getting a HUGE price increase and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:15 News & Rumors 0:36:48 Nintendo Direct Predictions 1:33:36 Games We're Playing Discord: 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
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There's Nothing Quite Like Yoshi & the Mysterious Book - #354
May 2701:27:39Tap to summarizeThere's a brand new Switch 2 exclusive this week and it's a game that completely surprised us with it's originality, sense of discovery, and presentation. Patrick Knisely joins the podcast this week to break down our impressions of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. With reviews all over the map we discuss the ways this game caught us off-guard and how there isn't really any other game quite like it. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as rumors of Nintendo Switch finally getting an official release in India, the launch of a new mobile game with Pictonico, LEGO Donkey Kong and Pokemon crossover news and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:52 News & Rumors 0:31:38 Yoshi & the Mysterious Book 1:15:57 Games We're Playing Discord: 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
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DEBATE: Star Fox v. Metroid - SPECIAL #33
May 2000:34:23Tap to summarizeIn 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 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
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What Star Fox Means for the Ocarina Remake (ft. André Segers) - #353
May 1301:26:48Tap to summarizeGameXplain's own André Segers joins the show this week to discuss the surprise announcement of Star Fox for the Switch 2, which seemingly confirms the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake rumor from Natethehate earlier this year. Now that we know what this Star Fox 64 remake looks like, does this mean we'll be getting a similarly faithful remake of OoT? How will Nintendo announce it the game? Is it possible it will have elements from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom? We break it all down and give our best speculation. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo's financial report including sales for Switch and Switch 2 games, Nintendo finally raising the price on their new system, legendary games director Takashi Tezuka retiring, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:29 Switch 2 Price Increase 0:12:37 Takashi Tezuka Retires 0:16:56 Nintendo Financial Report 0:27:00 Star Fox Direct Reaction 0:38:56 Ocarina of Time Remake 1:18:16 Games We're Playing GameXplain's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/GameXplain 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
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Xalavier Nelson Jr. Wants Shorter Games with Smaller Budgets & He's NOT Kidding - #352
May 601:49:36Tap to summarizeBAFTA-nominated indie darling Xalavier Neslon Jr. joins the podcast this week to discuss the diverse lineup of games from his studio Strange Scaffold and their approach to making games in an ever-changing industry. With games like I Am Your Beast, Clickolding, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion, the upcoming Truck-Kun is Supporting Me from Another World!? and the critically acclaimed (and soon-to-be major motion picture) El Paso Elsewhere under his belt, we break down how he's able to keep all these plates in the air at once, why acting in games is so fun, the case for a general video game industry workers union, and much more. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as updated rumors about the upcoming Star Fox Switch 2 game, rumblings on a new Super Smash Brothers from Sakurai, Gamestop & Steam Machine updates and many more such topics. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:13:40 News and Rumors 0:44:20 Xalavier Nelson Jr. Interview 1:33:34 Games We're Playing Wishlist Truck-Kun Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3642010/Truckkun_is_Supporting_Me_from_Another_World/ 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
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Did Nintendo Today Kill the Nintendo Direct? - #351
Apr 2901:22:42Tap to summarizeThis week fan favorite Jay Rios joins the podcast to discuss Nintendo's newest announcement strategies in the era of the Switch 2. With the proliferation of their app Nintendo Today and bespoke, smaller announcements and overviews of upcoming games, it's hard to not take that as a sign that the Nintendo Direct is dead once and for all. We break down the likelihood of this situation and whether or not Nintendo even needs a Direct in this day and age. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the release dates and overviews for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book & Splatoon Raiders, rumors of a live-action horror themed Metroid movie, Tomodachi Life's HUGE sales numbers in Japan and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:30 News and Rumors 0:38:28 Does Nintendo Need Directs Anymore? 1:13:34 Games We're Playing Discord: 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
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Tomodachi Life is Game of the Freaking Year (ft. Tris Valbuena) - #350
Apr 2201:47:19Tap to summarizeGaming YouTuber Tris Valbuena and friend of the show Garrett Buss join the podcast this week to talk all about our latest obsession... Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Why is this game simultaneously the most addicting and the most hilarious thing we've ever played? Can we finally make our miis love each other? Who the hell did Yoko turn down?? We break it all down with our comprehensive thoughts on the game. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a first look at Link in the live action Legend of Zelda movie, a big shakeup at Xbox, Nintendo celebrating the 25th anniversary of Animal Crossing and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. (The Beatles likenesses courtesy of Apple Corps.) 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:10 News and Rumors 0:41:46 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1:37:41 Games We're Playing Discord: 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
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Fire - #349
Apr 1501:30:03Tap to summarizeGOODNESS GRACIOUS! This week Patrick Knisely joins the podcast to discuss the newest in our series on video game tropes concerning the elements: Fire!! Why is fire so prevalent in video games, and why does it usually symbolize boss battles? Is lava as dangerous in the real world as it is in Super Mario Brothers? Why are campfires often associated with save locations in RPGs? We answer these questions and many more in our deep dive on this very hot topic. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the controversial release of Pokemon Champions, Super Mario Galaxy & Metal Gear Solid movie news, Xbox Game Pass & Amazon Luna shutting down key services and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:41 News and Rumors 0:36:41 Fire in Video Games 1:16:06 Games We're Playing Wind: https://youtu.be/2NAtDR5qOdA Water: https://youtu.be/3TxUTOi5m4Q 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
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