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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Mar 23, 2020 · 51 min
Social Distancing - SPECIAL #03
In this special episode, David, Matt and Patrick (mostly) stray from Nintendo to discuss their experiences with and thoughts on the current pandemic, the coronavirus, and COVID-19.
Mar 18, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
The State of VR in 2020 - #057
JJ Castillo from Viewer Ready joins Super Switch Headz to share about the future of Virtual Reality. Will Half-Life: Alyx introduce a new generation to VR? Is film-making similar to creating a VR game? In this episode, we also discuss Nintendo's Indie World presentation, how COVID-19 affects conventions, and the rest of the latest news and rumors. We close the episode talking about the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Mar 11, 2020 · 1 hr 28 min
The Difficulty Spectrum - #056
Jeremy Franklin guests this week to talk about difficulty in games. Are Nintendo games too easy? Should all games have difficulty sliders? What makes a challenging game good? We also talk about how the coronavirus is affecting the industry, LEGO and Nintendo collaborating, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We close with a discussion about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. News: 0:05:40 Main Topic: 0:34:07 Games: 1:12:59
Mar 4, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
The Switch's Third Birthday! - #055
Brian Bonnet joins the podcast to talk about the Switch's three year anniversary. What have the highlights been so far, what's missed the mark, and what might we look forward to? We also talk about Platinum's announcement, PAX East, GDC being delayed, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We finish up, as always, with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. News: 0:04:48 Main Topic: 0:30:01 Games: 1:04:55
Feb 26, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
Hopes and Dreams for Animal Crossing: New Horizons - #054
Jordan Willis guests this week to talk about the recent Animal Crossing Direct. Did it answer all of our questions? Are we properly hyped for the game? We also talk about Xbox and Playstation specifications, if Nintendo is cracking down on leakers, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We close with a discussion about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. News: 0:04:30 Main Topic: 0:30:36 Games: 1:03:09
Feb 20, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
Retro Gaming in a Modern Era - #053
Derek Kopswa joins the podcast and we talk about the various ways to play retro games in the modern era. Should you emulate or buy the old systems? Was Nintendo's virtual console system better than the subscription model? We also give our review of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, discuss another industry player exiting E3, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We finish up, as always, with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. News: 0:09:25 Main Topic: 0:28:12 Games: 1:11:50
Feb 12, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
Why Do Video Game Movies Suck? - #052
Ryan Upchurch guests this week to talk about the plight of video game movies. With the Sonic the Hedgehog movie coming out, we look back at the history of video game movies and explore why they often fail. We also talk about Animal Crossing controversies, the new NES and SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We close with a discussion about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. News: 0:04:41 Main Topic: 0:25:40 Games: 1:04:16
Feb 5, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
Ranking Nintendo Consoles - #051
This week we sit down and rank all the Nintendo consoles from best to worst. Where does your favorite sit in the official Super Switch Headz Ranking? Listen to find out. Also, we cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including the Wonderful 101 Kickstarter and the major Nintendo financial reports. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. News: 0:03:27 Main Topic: 0:37:01 Games: 1:23:41
Jan 29, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
Why We Go Crazy for Directs - #050
Michael Cavanagh joins and we talk about the history of Nintendo Directs and how Nintendo has handled announcing games over the years. We also bring back up Little Town Hero, discuss how the Switch Pro rumors won't die, Byleth joining Smash, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We finish up, as always, with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Jan 22, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
PAX South & Kunai Developer Interview! - #049
James West joins the podcast during PAX South to talk all about the conference and our experiences there. In addition, this episode features an interview with Benjamin de Jager, programmer for TurtleBlaze, about the upcoming game Kunai. We also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including the controversial Smash Ultimate 5th DLC character and the Paper Mario and Metroid rumors. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Jan 15, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
The Future of Pokémon on Switch - #048
Emma Brockway joins the crew this week to talk about our reaction to the recent Pokémon Direct and check in on Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield two months after release. We also discuss the Nintendo World theme park announcement, Switch Pro rumors (much to Matt's dismay), and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We finish up, as always, with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Jan 8, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min
How Important is Replay Value? - #047
Amanda Bird joins the podcast to talk about replaying video games. Does replay value factor in when choosing a game to buy or play? What kinds of games do we like to replay? We also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including some rumors about games coming to the Switch and the looming possibility of a Nintendo Direct. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Jan 1, 2020 · 45 min
2020 Nintendo Predictions - SPECIAL #02
In this special episode, David, Matt and Patrick speculate on all the games we know about coming in 2020 from Nintendo, what other games we might expect to see, and a few left field predictions too. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Dec 25, 2019 · 1 hr 11 min
Nintendo's 2019 in Review! - #046
This week the podcast tackles the best of Nintendo's 2019. What was the game of the year for Nintendo? What gaming moments defined the year for us? We talk through our favorites in various categories, and we also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including the Cadence of Hyrule free DLC and Nintendo trying out ASMR videos. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Dec 18, 2019 · 1 hr 17 min
The Game Awards and Indie World Reactions- #045
Chris McKeever joins the podcast to talk about our reaction to the 2019 Game Awards and the recent Indie World presentation. We also discuss the Nintendo PlayStation prototype up for auction, the Nintendo launch in China, the Tetris 99 update, and all the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We end, as usual, with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Dec 11, 2019 · 1 hr 27 min
Are Video Games Bad For You? - #044
Lee Howson joins the podcast once more, this time to talk about the pros and cons of video games. Do games cause violence? Are they addictive? Do good things that come from video games? We talk through those questions and controversies, and we also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including some Game Awards predictions and leaks and the NES/SNES online update. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Dec 4, 2019 · 1 hr 15 min
Who Should Nintendo Partner With? - #043
Bryan "Lubu" Roberts joins the podcast to talk about what game developers Nintendo should partner with. We also discuss the Super Mario Maker 2 version 2.0 update, what's been going on at Retro Studios, the PlayStation turning 25, the Switch sales on Black Friday, and all the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We of course end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Nov 27, 2019 · 1 hr 11 min
The Ethics of Leaks & Spoilers - #042
Vincent Knisely joins the podcast to talk about the ethics of leaks in video games. Are they spoilers? Should we follow them and talk about them? We talk through those issues and more, and we also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including Pokemon sales numbers, the DKC anniversary, and end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Nov 20, 2019 · 1 hr 13 min
Pokémon Sword & Shield - #041
Robert Traylor joins the podcast this week to talk about our impressions of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. We also discuss the Sonic movie redesign, the Game Awards nominations, the Breath of the Wild sequel, and all the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We of course end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
Nov 13, 2019 · 1 hr 27 min
On The Future of Smash DLC - #040
Ryan Robinson joins the podcast to speculate on who the remaining Smash Ultimate DLC fighters are. Which of the rumors do we think might be true? Who's reasonable to expect? Who do we personally want? We talk through it all, and we also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, and end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.