Super Switch Headz

Tommy Green guests this week to talk about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. We talk about the story, gameplay, our favorite characters and how we feel about the game so far. We also cover all the news and rumors including the Game Award nominations, some questionable Nintendo decisions and some new game announcements. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:14 News 0:43:30 Main Topic: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity 1:23:10 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz  

Rob Stemen joins the podcast to talk about the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X|S and where Nintendo fits in with the next generation of console gaming. We also cover recent news and rumors including Animal Crossing updates, new Mario LEGO sets, the Capcom hack, and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:36 News 0:32:04 Main Topic: Next-Gen Impressions 1:15:37 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

Rachel Kane guests this week to talk about Pikmin. We talk about the series as a whole and its themes and gameplay, and dive deep into the release of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for the Switch. We also talk about the recent updated Nintendo financial reports, the Pokemon collection rumor, and Take Two acquiring Codemasters. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:59 News 0:42:50 Main Topic: Pikmin 1:25:30 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

  In this special episode, Matthew and Patrick break down the October Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. We go over all the games shown, discuss the ramifications of cloud gaming, and ponder the future of Partner Showcases. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.  

Frank Netscher joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of politics and video games. The election in the USA is looming, politicians are using Twitch to stream games, and gamers are using games to make political statements. We delve into the subject at large, discussing the topic from various angles. We also cover recent news and rumors including the recent Fire Emblem localization, Cyberpunk 2077 being delayed (again), inverted camera controls being added into Mario 3D All-Stars and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:56 News 0:37:25 Main Topic: Politics in Gaming 1:28:30 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

Lindsay Trevino guests this week to talk about collecting. We talk about collecting games and related items, but also the phenomenon of collecting more broadly. We also talk about the Steve and Minecraft in Smash, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Switch sales news and so much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:33 News 0:43:45 Main Topic: Collecting 1:19:40 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz  

Jeremy Franklin joins the podcast to talk about the cost and value of video games. With the cost going up to $70 for next-gen games, is that a fair price hike? How do we quantify the value of a video game? We also cover recent news and rumors including the recent Nintendo Treehouse, Super Nintendo World, some joy-con news and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:26 News 0:35:24 Main Topic: Are Games Worth $70? 1:24:18 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz  

In this special episode, David, Matthew and Patrick discuss tips and tricks for playing Super Mario Bros. 35 and their experiences with the game so far. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

Amanda Bird guests this week to talk about fishing in video games. Why do so many video games have fishing mini-games in them? What games have the best fishing? We also talk about the release of Kirby Fighters 2, Super Mario Bros 35, Minecraft coming to Smash and so much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:17 News 0:41:00 Main Topic: Fishing in Video Games 1:07:10 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

In this bite-sized special episode, Matthew, David and Patrick discuss the late 80s / early 90s Nintendo television cartoon, Captain N: The Game Master. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

We did it. Chris McKeever joins the podcast to talk about our Disney Tsum Tsum Festival play session. Did it live up to the hype? We also cover recent news and rumors including the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, the PS5 and Xbox Series announcements, preorders and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:30 News 1:03:10 Main Topic: Disney Tsum Tsum Festival 1:31:00 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

Zola Luna guests this week to talk about Visual Novels. What defines the genre? How could they become mainstream in the West? We also talk about the Hyrule Warriors game announcement, next-gen pricing, and so much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:50 News 0:39:15 Main Topic: Visual Novels 1:03:17 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

Jordan Willis joins the podcast to talk about the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Nintendo Direct. What are we excited for? What's the deal with limited releases? We also cover recent news and rumors including eShop preorder changes, controller news, rollback being considered for Smash Ultimate, PAX, TGS and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:25 News 0:40:09 Main Topic: Mario 35th Anniversary Direct 1:42:48 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

Michael Domangue guests this week to talk about what exactly is going on with Nintendo in 2020. What's the deal with the Partner Showcases? Are fans acting entitled? How should we temper our expectations in light of the pandemic? We also talk about Gamescom, Nintendo's FCC filing for an updated Switch, PS5's lack of backwards compatibility, and so much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:27 News 0:32:47 Main Topic: Nintendo in 2020 1:09:20 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

This week we talk all about licensed games. Licensed games have a bad reputation, is it deserved? Are licensed console games better today or have bad movie tie-in games just moved to mobile? What are some of our favorite licensed games? Also, we cover the latest Nintendo and gaming news and rumors, including Switch hardware revision rumors, the Switch coming to Brazil, an update on the Epic v. Apple lawsuit, and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:05 News 0:34:17 Main Topic: Licensed Games 1:11:57 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

Lee Howson joins the podcast to talk about the impending next generation of consoles. Are the console wars still raging? Are the different platforms taking different strategies? We also cover recent news and rumors including the recent Indie World showcase, the current rumors for a Nintendo Direct, Epic v. Apple and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:09 News 0:28:23 Main Topic: Modern Console Wars 1:18:59 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

In this spoiler-laden special episode, David and Patrick talk all about their experiences playing through Paper Mario: The Origami King and their thoughts on the game after having beaten it. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

  Modern Vintage Gamer (MVG) guests this week to talk about what the Nintendo Gigaleak might mean for the video game industry. We also talk about Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the recent Nintendo financial reports, Halo Infinite being delayed, and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:42 News 0:41:45 Main Topic: Gigaleak 1:18:03 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz  

Cina Saffary joins the podcast to talk about our thoughts on motion controls in video games. Why do so many gamers hate them? When do they work? We also cover recent news and rumors including the current rumors for Nintendo announcements, Halo Infinite having free multiplayer, Spider-Man being exclusive to PlayStation in Avengers and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:50 News 0:39:47 Main Topic: Motion Controls 1:23:19 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

David Wise guests this week to share about his storied past composing video game music. We talk about the early days and how things have changed over time with new technology. We also go over all the news and rumors for the week including the gigaleak of Nintendo source code and concept art, the rumors surrounding the next Nintendo Direct, the Xbox event, and much more. 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. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:32 News 0:26:32 Main Topic: David Wise on Composing Game Music 1:07:43 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz