Super Switch Headz

Comedian Danny Goodwin joins this week to give our NON-SPOILER REVIEW and FULL SPOILER THOUGHTS on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Why do the critics hate this movie so much, and why do Nintendo fans of all ages seem to disagree with them? Do Nintendo's movies need to be better or are they content to keep raking in billions with the same kind of films? Are we worried about the Zelda movie? Tune in t...

Friend of the show Xanagear returns this week to discuss and rank the many infamously canceled Nintendo games over the years. Games like Dinosaur Planet, Super Mario 128, Donkey Kong Racing and more tantalized us as youths but never materialized... In this episode we go over the history of each game, why it was canceled, and what if anything it eventually became. We also cover all the Nintendo and...

This week on the podcast Jeremy Franklin joins to discuss the Switch 2's long requested feature BOOST MODE, allowing Switch 1 games to play docked versions while in handheld. We also break down other games, features, and changes Nintendo has implemented as a response to gamer complaints, along with 9 additional thing we'd like to see them tackle next. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news...

There's a new Nintendo 3DS in town and it's taking the retro emulation handheld scene by storm. This week Deeb joins the podcast to discuss the android-based device the AYN Thor: why it's one of the best handhelds we've ever used, what it means for the future of handheld gaming, and why companies like Nintendo and Valve should take notice. With Android's ability to play PC games natively, the futu...

Nintendo's latest Switch 2 exclusive Pokémon Pokopia has taken the world by storm and we break it all down this week with streamer sarahxciii! The game has completely blindsided us and sunk its teeth in with addicting & satisfying gameplay, a cute aesthetic, and a surprisingly intriguing story. Listen as we give our thoughts and speculate about the future of what is currently the highest rated Pok...

This week Hans Gougar joins to discuss the current state of video game adaptations in Hollywood. Between Nintendo's collaborations with Sony Pictures and Universal, to television like Fallout & The Last of Us, the hottest trend in cinema right now is adapting your favorite game to the silver (or small) screen. In what ways is this similar to the superhero Marvel Studios-led gold rush, and what les...

Service! This week GVG's Daniel Alba returns to the podcast to discuss our impressions of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Mario Tennis Fever. Is there enough meat in this game to justify its $70 price tag? How does it stack up to other Camelot Mario sports outings? We break it all down in a lively chat. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news of the week such as the release of Virtua...

This week the gang gets back together for a very special seven year anniversary episode of the Super Switch Headz podcast. Guests Matthew Stoner and Patrick Knisely join host David Howe for a reunion of sorts as they look back on seven years of Switch Headz along with breaking down everything from the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. We go over what was missing, what went wrong, and where...

This week Cyril from Defunct Games & emulation advocate Michael Domangue join to discuss the current state of the Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo Classics apps and compare their features to the many ways that traditional emulation has evolved over the years. Online play with friends, rewinding, and ease of use are all great features, but there are several innovations in emulation that Nintendo cou...

Bubsy 4D & Demon Tides developer Fabian Rastorfer (Fabraz) and Big Hops developer Chris Wade (Luckshot Games) join this week to discuss the new and exciting world of "expressive platformers." With flashy movement built for speedrunning and player expression, these new games bring a fresh energy to the 3D platformer genre... we talk about what makes them work, how complicated it can be to playtest,...

With the release of Animal Crossing New Horizon's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition & 3.0 Update, comedian Katherine Hutchins and friend of the show Emma Brockway join to discuss if we're psychologically ready to return to our pandemic-era islands. Will our residents even know us anymore? What if we forgot how to play? Oh we also give our impressions of everything new in the latest update. We also cover a...

Adanna (AFNarratives) joins this week to break down everything we saw and took away from video game and music festival Super MAGFest 2026. What can you expect from the indie game arcade showcase? What kind of concerts and music events were highlights? What were some of the best panels and game tournaments? We talk about our favorite moments and all the reasons you might be interested in coming to...

This week David is joined by NintenDormant host George Banks in an "Oops All News!" episode of the podcast. Should gamers be concerned by slumping sales of Switch 2 and other video game consoles this recent holiday? What does new Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard have on her plate going into the dubious financial situation presented by fiscal year 2026? Are we finally going to see Poke...

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...