Super Switch Headz

This week Sara Waldman joins and we talk about what we might see in a September Nintendo Direct. Do we even need a Direct right now? We also cover all the other recent news and rumors including Sakurai’s YouTube channel, Splatoon 3’s pre-launch Splatfest, Retro Studios’ canceled Sheik 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 0:07:48 News and Rumors 0:38:36 September Nintendo Direct 1:13:18 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

In this special episode David, Matthew, and Patrick take listener questions about gaming, Nintendo, and the podcast. How does David really feel about pickleball? What new Nintendo game would have blown our 13 year-old minds? Find out those answers and more. 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/

This week Daniel Murphy aka DCD joins to talk through the recent spate of acquisitions in the video game industry by Embracer Group. Just what is Embracer Group, and what do they own now? We also cover all the other recent news and rumors including reports of sexual harrasment at Nintendo of America, the release of Kirby's Dream Buffet, 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 0:07:04 News and Rumors 0:33:25 Embracer Group 1:08:46 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Alex Von Kurkendoll joins this week to talk about the Splatoon 3 Direct and our thoughts on the upcoming title. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including details on Kirby's Dream Buffet, the hidden modes discovered in Super Punch Out, the Forspoken ad that's been maligned, 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 0:07:13 News and Rumors 0:33:42 Splatoon 3 Direct 1:29:46 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

This week Robert Traylor joins to talk about the new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet news from the latest Pokémon Presents. We also cover all the other recent news and rumors including the new Mario Kart 8 courses, Nintendo's latest financial and sales numbers, a live action Pac-Man movie in the works, 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 0:08:11 News and Rumors 0:43:41 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 1:16:49 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Emma Brockway joins this week to talk about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and our first impressions of the game. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the newest Mario Kart 8 DLC, the Meta Quest 2 price hike, rumors of Sony aqcuiring Square Enix, 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 0:07:33 News and Rumors 0:36:59 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 1:23:42 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Summer Rain joins to talk about E3 returning in 2023 with ReedPop running the show, other gaming conventions, and convention culture in general. As always we cover all the recent Nintendo news and rumors including the Mario Strikers update, new NSO games, wild F-Zero rumors, 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 0:07:53 News and Rumors 0:28:53 E3 and Conventions 1:21:34 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Chris McKeever joins this week to talk about Nintendo's acquisition of Dynamo Pictures, now Nintendo Pictures, what this means and what kind of film projects we'd like to see from Nintendo. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the Kirby's Dream Buffet announcement, Bayonetta 3 being dated, Nintendo recognizing same-sex marriages in Japan, the Unity merger, 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 0:08:09 News and Rumors 0:35:44 Nintendo Pictures 1:11:11 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Donnie Meyer joins to talk about the Digimon franchise and the upcoming game Digimon Survive. As always we cover all the recent gaming and Nintendo news and rumors including the Splatoon 3 OLED Switch model, Pokémon Puzzle League joining Nintendo Switch Online, E3 returning in 2023, 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 0:06:17 News and Rumors 0:31:08 Digimon 0:55:56 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

This week Kellan Stover joins to talk about his work in 2D animation & making cutscenes and trailers for video games, specifically the recently released Sonic Origins. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the new NSO Genesis games, Nintendo trademarks, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Switch Pro speculation, 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 0:06:53 News and Rumors 0:34:00 2D Animation in Games 1:10:51 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

This week we discuss our reactions to the Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase. The Partner Showcase is back, how does it stack up? As always we cover all the recent gaming and Nintendo news and rumors including the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct, Metroid Prime rumors, Chris Pratt's Mario voice, 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 0:05:34 News and Rumors 0:32:05 Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase 1:13:35 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Andrew Musil joins to talk about the recent release Mario Strikers: Battle League and the state of Mario sports titles on the Switch. Does Mario Strikers: Battle League have the same problems as Mario Tennis Aces and Mario Golf: Super Rush? As always we cover all the recent gaming and Nintendo news and rumors including Direct rumors, an alleged leak for a new Fire Emblem, the next part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake, 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 0:33:42 Mario Strikers 1:27:53 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

In this special episode hosts Matthew and David discuss their reaction to the gaming events of the summer so far including Summer Game Fest and the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, along with a discussion on the state of E3.  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/

In this special episode David, Matthew, and Patrick discuss whether Nintendo will have a Direct at the usual time with no E3 this year. Assuming there is a direct, your hosts give you their best predictions and hopes for what might be shown off and announced. 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/

This week corben78 joins to talk about the Steam Deck. We discuss its features, who it's for, and what the Switch could learn from it. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including the Mario Strikers: Battle League demo, new NSO games, the newest video game union in North America, 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 0:08:42 News and Rumors 0:42:18 Steam Deck Impressions 1:42:33 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

In this special episode Matthew and Patrick discuss the current slate of digital game showcases and events happening in the absence of E3. If you're having a hard time finding a clear list of what's happening when, let us walk you through it. 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/

Kerry Chandler joins to talk about the best WiiU exclusive games. With the WiiU eShop no longer accepting credit card payments soon, and physical prices likely rising, what games might you want to pick up soon? As always we cover all the recent gaming and Nintendo news and rumors including Nintendo's most recent sales reports, the Indie World presentation, Sony's new PlayStation Plus details, 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 0:07:36 News and Rumors 0:43:19 Best WiiU Exclusives 1:19:45 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Frank Netscher returns to talk about the recent labor related complaints at Nintendo and the growing movement towards unionization for video game workers. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including new Mario Strikers: Battle League info, Summer Game Fest, Reggie Fils-Aimé's new book, 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 0:37:10 Unions in the Gaming Industry 1:21:57 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

LynCreates joins to talk all about Nintendo Switch Sports. Which sports are our favorites? Are our arms sore? Can you realistically play in tabletop mode? As always we cover all the recent gaming and Nintendo news and rumors including Xenoblade Chronicles 3 details, Square Enix sellings studios and IPs, the Mario movie leaks, 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 0:07:59 News and Rumors 0:35:28 Switch Sports 1:27:19 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Jordan Willis returns to talk about the best and most interesting exclusive 3DS eShop games that are worth considering as the 3DS eShop will no longer allow funds from credit cards soon. We also cover all the recent news and rumors including complaints from contractrs at Nintendo of America, Game Boy games possibly headed to the Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Splatoon 3 dated, 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 0:09:15 News and Rumors 0:57:22 3DS eShop Games 1:36:20 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/