Super Switch Headz

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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Nov 3, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
Why's Everyone so Mad about Nintendo Switch Online? - #137
Dan Murphy a/k/a DCD returns to talk about the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack and the issues surrounding Nintendo's online in general. In addition we cover all the recent news and rumors including Pikmin Bloom and Mario Party Superstars releasing, Sony's State of Play, PAX South being canceled, 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 0:45:20 Nintendo's Online 1:30:32 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Oct 27, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
Halloween Spooktacular!: Nintendo's Scariest Moments - #136
On this Halloween themed episode we discuss our favorite scary moments in Nintendo games and some of the best horror and spooky games to play during the season. In addition we cover all the recent news and rumors including Sakurai's column on Sora, the Advance Wars delay, God of War coming to PC 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 0:06:28 News and Rumors 0:30:00 Nintendo's Scariest Moments 1:10:30 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Oct 20, 2021 · 1 hr 59 min
Can Animal Crossing's Update Reel Us Back In? - #135
Summer Rain joins this week to talk about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct. The game is getting a massive update and paid DLC and we go over it all. We also cover the recent news and rumors including negative coverage of Mercury Steam, Switch Pro rumors, 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 0:07:48 News and Rumors 0:32:38 NSO Expansion Pack 0:48:23 Animal Crossing 1:41:12 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Oct 13, 2021 · 2 hr 12 min
Metroid Dread is Incredible (+ OLED Impressions!) - #134
Jay Rios returns to talk about Metroid Dread and our impressions of the game so far. We also talk about the newly released Switch OLED Model. In addition we cover all the recent news and rumors including Sora in Smash, the upcoming Animal Crossing Direct, 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 0:06:03 News and Rumors 0:49:10 Switch OLED Model 1:07:10 Metroid Dread 1:58:20 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Oct 6, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
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 1:22:09 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Sep 29, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
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 Direct 1:36:35 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Sep 22, 2021 · 1 hr 33 min
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 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Sep 15, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
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 Together 1:21:20 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Sep 12, 2021 · 25 min
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/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Sep 8, 2021 · 17 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.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Sep 1, 2021 · 1 hr 57 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 Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:00 News and Rumors 0:39:34 Listener Questions 1:43:23 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Aug 25, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
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 1:13:03 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Aug 18, 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
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, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:00 News and Rumors 0:45:14 Nintendo's Use of Free Updates 1:27:11 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Aug 13, 2021 · 32 min
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 Nintendo podcast: https://www.superswitchheadz.com
Aug 11, 2021 · 1 hr 35 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 enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:38 News and Rumors 0:40:00 Localization 1:20:36 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Aug 6, 2021 · 28 min
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 4, 2021 · 1 hr 25 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 Queen Black Dev Interview 1:06:39 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Jul 30, 2021 · 30 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 28, 2021 · 1 hr 32 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 Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:42 News and Rumors 0:36:25 Toxicity in Video Games 1:17:33 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/
Jul 23, 2021 · 24 min
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