Super Switch Headz

Derek Kopswa joins the podcast and we talk about the various ways to play retro games in the modern era. Should you emulate or buy the old systems? Was Nintendo's virtual console system better than the subscription model? We also give our review of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, discuss another industry player exiting E3, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We finish up, as always,...

Ryan Upchurch guests this week to talk about the plight of video game movies. With the Sonic the Hedgehog movie coming out, we look back at the history of video game movies and explore why they often fail. We also talk about Animal Crossing controversies, the new NES and SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We close with a discussion abo...

This week we sit down and rank all the Nintendo consoles 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 news and rumors, including the Wonderful 101 Kickstarter and the major Nintendo financial reports. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently.  News: 0:03:27 Main T...

Michael Cavanagh joins and we talk about the history of Nintendo Directs and how Nintendo has handled announcing games over the years. We also bring back up Little Town Hero, discuss how the Switch Pro rumors won't die, Byleth joining Smash, and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We finish up, as always, with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch...

James West joins the podcast during PAX South to talk all about the conference and our experiences there. In addition, this episode features an interview with Benjamin de Jager, programmer for TurtleBlaze, about the upcoming game Kunai. We also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including the controversial Smash Ultimate 5th DLC character and the Paper Mario and Metroid rumors. As always,...

Emma Brockway joins the crew this week to talk about our reaction to the recent Pokémon Direct and check in on Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield two months after release. We also discuss the Nintendo World theme park announcement, Switch Pro rumors (much to Matt's dismay), and the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We finish up, as always, with a chat about the games we've been playing re...

Amanda Bird joins the podcast to talk about replaying video games.  Does replay value factor in when choosing a game to buy or play?  What kinds of games do we like to replay?  We also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including some rumors about games coming to the Switch and the looming possibility of a Nintendo Direct. As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playing re...

In this special episode, David, Matt and Patrick speculate on all the games we know about coming in 2020 from Nintendo, what other games we might expect to see, and a few left field predictions too. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 

This week the podcast tackles the best of Nintendo's 2019.  What was the game of the year for Nintendo?  What gaming moments defined the year for us?  We talk through our favorites in various categories, and we also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including the Cadence of Hyrule free DLC and Nintendo trying out ASMR videos.  As always, we end with a chat about the games we've been playi...

Chris McKeever joins the podcast to talk about our reaction to the 2019 Game Awards and the recent Indie World presentation. We also discuss the Nintendo PlayStation prototype up for auction, the Nintendo launch in China, the Tetris 99 update, and all the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We end, as usual, with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch H...

Lee Howson joins the podcast once more, this time to talk about the pros and cons of video games. Do games cause violence? Are they addictive? Do good things that come from video games? We talk through those questions and controversies, and we also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including some Game Awards predictions and leaks and the NES/SNES online update. As always, we end with a ch...

Bryan "Lubu" Roberts joins the podcast to talk about what game developers Nintendo should partner with. We also discuss the Super Mario Maker 2 version 2.0 update, what's been going on at Retro Studios, the PlayStation turning 25, the Switch sales on Black Friday, and all the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We of course end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. List...

Vincent Knisely joins the podcast to talk about the ethics of leaks in video games. Are they spoilers?  Should we follow them and talk about them? We talk through those issues and more, and we also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, including Pokemon sales numbers, the DKC anniversary, and end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Po...

Robert Traylor joins the podcast this week to talk about our impressions of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. We also discuss the Sonic movie redesign, the Game Awards nominations, the Breath of the Wild sequel, and all the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We of course end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

Ryan Robinson joins the podcast to speculate on who the remaining Smash Ultimate DLC fighters are.  Which of the rumors do we think might be true? Who's reasonable to expect? Who do we personally want?  We talk through it all, and we also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, and end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...

Rocky Gargiulo joins the podcast this week as we discuss our impressions of Luigi's Mansion 3. We also talk about the Pokemon leaks, Terry Bogard coming to Smash, the updated Nintendo financials and cover the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors. We of course end with a chat about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wher...

In this special episode, David, Matt and Patrick discuss their history with video games and their experiences growing up as gamers and with Nintendo specifically.  Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 

It's finally here. David, Matt and Patrick are beyond excited to talk about the newly released Game Freak game, Little Town Hero (formerly known as Town: Working Title). We also talk about the Tokyo Mirage Sessions controversy, the Pokemon returning to Sword & Shield, and go over all the other Nintendo news and rumors. We end with a chat about the other games we've been playing recently. Listen to...

Michael Domangue joins the podcast to share his experience and knowledge about Switch hacking and homebrew.  We go into how and why someone might hack their Switch and what a hacked Switch is capable of. We also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, and 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...

Cody Wilson joins David, Matt and Patrick to talk about the history and evolution of video game music, as well as some of our favorite songs from video games.  We also talk about the Mario Maker 2 update, the Hearthstone controversy and go over all the other Nintendo news and rumors and end with a chat about the other games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcast...

J. P. Bremer joins the podcast to talk about Nintendo's current and past efforts at courting the casual gaming market. We talk about the distinction between 'casual' and 'hardcore' gamers, the success of the Wii in the casual market, and whether the Switch can do the same with Ring Fit Adventure and Brain Age. We also cover the latest Nintendo news and rumors, and end with a chat about the games w...

Jordan Willis joins David, Matt and Patrick to talk about the newly released remake of Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, our experience with it so far and how it compares to the original.  We also talk about the Switch Lite and go over all the other Nintendo news and rumors and end with a chat about the other games we've been playing recently (honk!). Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcast...

Sasha Knight joins the podcast to talk about advice for new Switch owners, and what accessories we think are worth picking up. We cover whether you should get a regular Switch or a Lite and whether to go digital or physical with your game collection. We also discuss the marvel that was the Ring Fit Adventure trailer, cover the rest of the latest Nintendo news and rumors, and end with a chat about...

Becky Rodriguez joins the podcast to talk about the recent Nintendo Direct presentation. We break down all the announcements and debate whether this was a good Direct or not. We also go over all the other Nintendo news and rumors and 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.

Leif Steenson comes by to talk about the newest Platinum Games release and Switch exclusive, Astral Chain. We also talk about some of our predictions and hopes for the upcoming Nintendo Direct, some Smash Ultimate speculation, Nintendo news and rumors, and share what games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.