Super Switch Headz

We sit down this week to delve deep into speculation surrounding the rumored July Nintendo Direct. Will it happen? If so, what might we see out of what's been announced and what's allegedly leaked?  Also, we cover the latest Nintendo and gaming news and rumors, including Paper Mario reviews, the Devolver Digital Direct, and much more. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:30 News 0:32:18 Main Topic: July Nintendo Direct Speculation 1:09:06 Games We're Playing Discord Link Facebook Link  

Celeste Roberts guests this week to talk all about lore in video games and the way Nintendo has used lore in their games. We also talk about the rumors of a July Nintendo Direct, the Xbox event, some difficult news related to EVO and the Smash Bros. competitive community, 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 0:03:22 News 0:33:15 Main Topic: Lore and Worldbuilding 1:13:41 Games We're Playing

Amir Zamen joins the podcast to talk all about DLC. Is DLC a good way for developers to make some additional cash? Is it fair to the consumer? How has Nintendo's approach to DLC in the Switch era been? We also talk about all the news and rumors including statements from the recent Nintendo investor meeting, Pokémon Unite, Smash Ultimate 8.0 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 0:03:58 News 0:36:24 Main Topic: E3 1:12:17 Games We're Playing

YouTuber PapaGenos guests this week to talk all about Min Min from ARMS joining Smash Ultimate, the Smash speculation scene, leaks and rumors and running his YouTube channel. We also talk about the Pokemon Presents events, EA Play, Mixer shutting down, 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 0:04:04 News 0:53:17 Main Topic: PapaGenos, Smash and Leaks 1:38:18 Games We're Playing

JM Specht from Devolver Digital joins the podcast to talk all about E3. This year's E3 was canceled because of the pandemic.  What does the future hold for the event? Do we even need it anymore? We also talk about all the news and rumors including an alleged Mario Kart 9 leak, the Playstation 5 reveal, the new Paper Mario trailer 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 0:04:08 News 0:37:49 Main Topic: E3 1:17:15 Games We're Playing

Kim Williams guests this week to talk all about sex in video games, the history, controversies, problematic issues surrounding, and our personal stories of encountering, sexual content in video games. We also talk about the Nintendo data breach, Smash Ultimate speculation, the Summer game sale, 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 0:05:18 News 0:27:22 Main Topic: Sex in Video Games 1:15:39 Games We're Playing

  Daniel Murphy joins the podcast to talk all about the new Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, as well as some of the history of the series. We also talk about all the news and rumors including various upcoming game leaks, the Playstation 5 event, a Sonic movie sequel 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 0:06:25 News 0:34:22 Main Topic: Xenoblade 1:05:39 Games We're Playing  

Summer Rain guests this week to talk all about cosplay, the community and her experiences as a cosplayer. We also talk about the upcoming Xenoblade and Clubhouse Games releases, the Switch breaking sales records, the big 3DS leak, and the recent summer 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. 0:05:19 - News 0:32:19 - Main Topic 1:12:23 - Games

James Patton joins the podcast to talk about all the weird and innovative hardware and accessories that Nintendo has put out over the years, as well as some of the unreleased peripherals we know about. We also discuss the details for the giveaway we're running and talk about all the news and rumors including the Paper Mario announcement, Pikmin 3 Deluxe rumors, and the additions to the NES and SNES apps on NSO. 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. Giveaway: 0:03:50 News: 0:04:35 Main Topic: 0:30:55 Games: 1:16:25

Dylan Muss from GeekVerse guests this week to talk about what makes a good boss fight, why some games don't need bosses, and our favorite boss battles. We also talk about the new Nintendo financials recently released, the recent Inside Xbox, and some game delays along with all the other 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: 0:06:16 Main Topic: 0:33:23 Games: 1:09:59

Justin Howe joins Super Switch Headz to share some tips and tricks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch. Want to improve and beat your friends at Mario Kart? This is the episode for you. We also discuss a future giveaway and all the news and rumors including some big Nintendo leaks and the likelihood that there will be no Nintendo June Direct.  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. News: 0:03:28 Main Topic: 0:33:30 Games: 1:18:15  

Andrew Ryder guests this week to talk all about the new 3.0.0 update to Super Mario Maker 2 and the current status of the game. We also talk about the NNID data breach, Travis Scott in Fortnite, The Last of Us 2 leaks, Indivisible releasing and of course Animal Crossing along with all the other 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: 0:03:22 Main Topic: 0:27:43 Games: 1:08:24  

Robert Segovia joins Super Switch Headz to talk about indie games--the history, the definition, and the current state of indies on the Switch.  We also discuss the Mario Maker 2 update, the Animal Crossing updates, upcoming release dates, the current Switch shortage 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. News: 0:06:04 Main Topic: 0:42:27 Games: 1:20:44  

Alex Von Kurkendall guests this week to talk about educational video games. We briefly discuss the educational games we played growing up and the current state of gaming and gamification in education as well as the future.  We also talk Switch shortages, Animal Crossing, firmware 10.0.0 and all the other 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: 0:04:28 Main Topic: 0:29:26 Games: 1:08:53

This week we sit down to rank all the 3D Mario games 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 and gaming news and rumors, including the status of E3 2020, the new PS5 controller reveal, Animal Crossing updates, Amazon getting into gaming, and more. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently.  News: 0:05:43 Main Topic: 0:35:56 Games: 1:34:19

AntKeepsGaming joins Super Switch Headz to talk about the rumors around lots of upcoming Mario remasters and ports, as well as the Nintendo Direct Mini that dropped. We also discuss the alleged Flipnote Studio leak, the Dragon's Lair movie, the coral Switch Lite release, 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. News - 0:03:09 Mario Rumors - 0:20:29 Direct Mini - 0:32:22 Games - 1:11:44

Emma Brockway guests this week to talk Animal Crossing: New Horizons!  We also talk the upcoming next-gen console releases for Sony and Microsoft, GameStop's controversial coronavirus stance, plus somehow ARMS comes up, along with all the other 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: 0:03:58 Main Topic: 0:23:04 Games: 1:13:05  

  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.  

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.

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