Super Switch Headz

In this very special predictions and speculation episode, hosts David, Jordan, and returning host Patrick Knisely do their best to map out what we know and what we expect to happen with the Switch 2 and Nintendo in 2026. Is it finally time for Star Fox to make its grand comeback? Has enough time passed from Donkey Kong Bananza that we'll see a new 3D mario game? What about the 40th and 30th annive...

In this week's very special episode we're joined once again by Summer Rain to look back at 2025 and give out our awards for Game of the Year in the annual Golden Headz Award celebration. We also go through our unique categories like "Wokest Game," and "Most Forgotten Nintendo IP." It's a night of glitz and glamour and we're only just getting started. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts,...

David & Jordan give the Nintendo Switch 2 a 6 month progress report this week as we go through all the pros and cons of the console coming into the end of 2025. Was the backlash on price justified? Will Mario Kart World get any DLC? How was the launch lineup? We break it all down and give it our grade. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a brekadown of The Game Awards, Wario Wor...

The time is finally here!! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is upon us, and joining this week on the show we have YouTubers and Metroid Prime superfans Joey Ferris and Rob from Ruleof2Review to talk all about our thoughts on Nintendo's newest sci-fi shooter. Was it worth the wait? Is the internet discourse backlash justified? We break it all down! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Mari...

This week we're joined by writer Alex James Kane and actor John Gholson to talk all about Star Wars video games. Over the years Nintendo platforms have had their fair share of console exclusive Star Wars games and in honor of the wonderful Outlaws Switch 2 port we go through them all and talk about our favorites. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as new games added to Gameboy and...

We switch on our TikTok brains this week to give our impressions of the insanity that is Kirby Air Riders for the Nintendo Switch 2. Hans Gougar joins David and Jordan as we talk all about the things that work and the things that don't in the newest game from maestro Masahiro Sakurai. Are we able to keep up with everything that's going on?? Tune in to find out!! We also cover all the Nintendo and...

We're joined by JM Specht of the Devolver Forkcast and One Frog Games' Patrick Knisely this week to excitedly speculate on the suite of upcoming hardware from Valve. Between the Steam Controller, the Steam Machine, and the Steam Frame VR headset, there's a lot to cover in how it may shake up the console wars... particularly on the heels of recent remarks from Microsoft's Xbox management and their...

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment actually surprised us a lot!! This week we're joined by our good friend Marth and animator Chance Kubesh to discuss the newest entry in the Hyrule Warriors series. How does it fare as a canonical companion to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Spoiler alert: it's pretty freakin' good. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the upcoming S...

Parker Simmons (creator of the animated series Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart) joins the show this week to discuss the rise and fall of Nintendo's operating systems and home screens over the years.  From the meager beginnings on the Famicom Disk System to the sleek elegance of the Wii to the barren landscape of the Switch and Switch 2, we discuss Nintendo's design philosophy and how each console in...

Game Chat: is it a bust? Brian Bonnet and Alex Von Kurkendall join this week to discuss Nintendo Switch 2's voice chatting service Game Chat and the many ways it should improve. Additionally, we discuss proper "Game Chat etiquette" in lieu of a proper text messaging client as part of the app. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Microsoft's CEO taking a 95 million dollar salary a...

A new Pokémon game managed to surprise us this week as we discuss Pokémon Legends: Z-A with guests Jeremy Franklin and Austin Young. What changed up with the formula for this newest Game Freak game and is it enough to overlook the many blemishes the series has been known for lately? Listen to find out our impressions of the game! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the new Asus...

Marcus Horn of Siactro (Toree Saturn) & Mark Robinson from Space Lion Studios (Axyz) join this week for an indie developer roundtable discussing the phenomenon of indie games that borrow aesthetic and gameplay from popular games of the past. Why is it so prevalent and when does homage cross the line into plagiarism? We dive deep into the topic and talk about some of our favorite indie spiritual su...

IT'S GAME TIME!! This week OG Switch Head Patrick Knisely of One Frog Games joins to discuss his long-awaited game Monochrome Heights following its release. David, Jordan, and Patrick look back at over 3 years of development and break down the challenges and surprises of indie solo dev. Now that the game is out on Steam what is next? Listen to find out. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming ne...

We have a jam-packed episode filled with industry news this week, among them being the fact that we are completely inundated with new game releases. Your hosts get philosophical (and a bit political!) as we cover this new phenomenon and try to map out what this means for the future of video games as a medium. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Doug Bowser stepping down as the p...

This week the NINTENDO TRIVIA BATTLE CONTINUES as Jordan Willis steps up to challenge the long-reigning trivia champ David Howe, hosted by none other than Summer Rain. In this very special episode our contestants test their knowledge of Nintendo, gaming, and the Super Switch Headz podcast itself. Who will come out on top? Feel free to play along with us and test your OWN inherent Nintendo acumen!!...

Nintendo gave us a ONE HOUR LONG Nintendo Direct this past week and we're joined by YouTuber XanaGear & Dialogue Tree's Andrew Valentine (with a special pre-recorded Fire Emblem segment from Summer) to break down the divisive presentation including pricing controversies, Nintendo's odd release schedule, and what we think was missing in this JAM-PACKED episode. We also cover all the Nintendo and ga...

Comedians Chris McKeever and Garrett Buss return to the show to give our hottest predictions for the HOUR LONG Nintendo Direct scheduled for this Friday. Will we finally get a Metroid Prime release date? Is it time for a new Animal Crossing? Red Dead Redemption and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?? Listen to hear our thoughts. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Silksong's enormous re...

This week we sit down with Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou from Polygon Treehouse (developers of Röki and Mythwrecked) to discuss the process of making a game destined for Switch, PC, Playstation, and Xbox. What considerations do you need to keep in mind while developing for games for multiple platforms? We break down the creative process in this informative interview. We also cover all the Nintendo and gam...

We're joined by Legend of Zelda archivist Melora Hart (History of Hyrule) this week to discuss the importance of games media preservation. For over 20 years, Melora has been painstakingly scanning and preserving both official and unofficial art of the Zelda franchise. We go into the ways she helps keep video game history alive. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Kirby Air R...

This week comedians JP Bremer and Chadwick Smith join David to discuss Nintendo's latest controversial first-party sports game Drag x Drive. Why is everyone so upset about this game? In what ways is the game being mischaracterized in coverage? We break it down and also give our thoughts on the current state of motion controls on Switch 2. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the...

THE END? We're joined by artist Rory Blank and filmmaker Tommy Green this week to dive down to the core of Donkey Kong Bananza's ending and postgame in a FULL SPOILER main topic (timecodes below for non-spoiler sections). Does the game stick the landing for long-time DK fans? How did we react to [REDACTED]? Tune in to find out! We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Drag x Driv...

This week David and Summer discuss the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and what it portends for the rest of Nintendo's 2025. Was it a strong enough showing for this point in the Switch 2's life cycle? We give our grade of the presentation and predict what comes next. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the massive price increases on Switch 1 hardware and Switch 2 accessories du...

We talk Animal Crossing this week as Molly Phoenix (AKA Weast/Numbra) joins to discuss where we see the future of the series heading on the Switch 2. Is it finally time for Nintendo to dive head first into the realm of MMOs? What quality of life updates could a sequel to the massively popular New Horizons have in store? Listen to hear all of our thoughts. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming...

HE'S FINALLY BACK TO KICK SOME TAIL!! Donkey Kong Bananza released this past week and we discuss our time with this new Nintendo masterpiece with special guest Kyle Romero. Can it possibly live up to the hype? We break down everything we love about the game and some things we'd still love to see. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the Pokemon Presents, Nintendo employee turnove...

This week we're joined by Daniel Alba from GVG (Good Vibes Gaming) to discuss what Nintendo possibly has in store for Mario's 40th anniversary this year. Will we see a new Mario Paint? Is it finally time for Super Mario Maker 3? We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo Direct rumors, Game Key Card surveys going out in Japan, and much more. As always, we close with the games...