Super Switch Headz

This week we do a deep dive into Metroidvanias: what defines the genre, what are some common criticisms, and which are our favorites. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including patents Nintendo filed for TOTK, the Quake II Remaster, multiple Metroid rumors, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouT...

This week we talk about how turn-based RPGs have changed over time, and with the Final Fantasy series moving away from the format, what the current state of the genre is. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including new Nintendo financials, more Switch successor rumors (of course), and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple...

This week we give the official, objective Super Switch Headz ranking of the 2D Legend of Zelda games! We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including Pikmin 4 sales, Sakurai's recent comments on Super Smash Bros., more alleged details about the next Nintendo console, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcast...

This week we give our take on the long anticipated Pikmin 4! We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including more Metroid Prime 2 Remastered talk, Sony's Project Q leaks, Dolphin emulator abandoning their Steam release, 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 podcas...

This week we talk about Nintendo's next console. With all the rumors and leaks happening, we speculate on what exactly Nintendo's follow up to the Switch will be, and when we'll see it. We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including the latest in the saga of Microsoft's purchase of Activision, the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks, new European Union regulations that could affect han...

This week we talk about Nintendo's recent slate of remasters and remakes. Are GameCube remasters how they plan to fill out the remaining Switch lifespan? We also discuss all the recent gaming news and rumors including more Switch successor rumors, the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks, Pokémon Sleep info, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch He...

This week we discuss the history and current state of farming sims, and what makes the genre special, alongside the release of the Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life remake. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including recent releases, the FTC v. Microsoft case, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz...

This week we break down the June 2023 Nintendo Direct in detail. We give our thoughts on all the announcements and our opinions of the presentation. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including the future of E3, the Game Pass price increasing, Final Fantasy XVI's release, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Sw...

This week we pick our favorite Game Boy Advance games that we want to see come to Nintendo Switch Online. We reminisce about the GBA and some of our favorite games we hope make it to NSO. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including Embracer Group layoffs and restructuring, the Star Fox Grand Prix rumor being investigated, additional Summer Game Fest showcases...

Jordan Willis and Summer Rain join and we discuss our highlights from Summer Game Fest and discuss this year's iteration as a whole. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including a new Pikmin 4 trailer, an alleged deal in the works with Illumination for a The Legend of Zelda film, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to...

This week Summer Rain guests and we talk about whether or not Nintendo fans will get a Nintendo Direct in June, and what the company might have planned for the second half of 2023. We also discuss all the recent Nintendo and gaming news including new pastel colored Joy-Cons, new games on Nintendo Switch Online, the Summer Game Fest and Xbox showcases, Everybody 1-2 Switch, and much more. We close...

Cina Saffary guests this week and we do an even deeper dive on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Now that we've been playing for a few weeks, there's just so much to talk about. We also discuss all the recent Nintendo and gaming news including the big Playstation Showcase, Nintendo pushing an update to the 3DS, sending a DMCA to Valve for an emulator on Steam, and much more. We close the...

This week Patrick shares about his voyage into the realm of game development and the current status of his in-progress indie game Monochrome Heights. We also discuss all the recent Nintendo and gaming news including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sales, Splatoon 3's newest season, new GBA games on NSO, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Supe...

This week Allison Ebling guests and we give our impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Just how good is it? We also cover the recent gaming news including updated Switch sales numbers, more Nintendo Live information, a small update on the Silksong release date, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts,...

In this week's special episode, we take a break from our normal format to just have a conversation about some life updates and talk about some of the difficult things currently going on, as well as some brief tangents about the recent Splatoon 3 splatfest and the upcoming release of the much anticipated game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts...

This week we're joined by Dan Murphy aka DCD to talk all about Final Fantasy. With so many Final Fantasy games now available on the Nintendo Switch, what are some of the best? Which are our favorites? We also cover the recent gaming news including LEGO Donkey Kong sets, Nintendo attending Gamescom, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leak, and much more. We close the episode with the games w...

This week Dylan Muss from Geekverse joins and we share our impressions of the recently released Advance Wars 1 + 2 Re-Boot Camp. We also cover the recent gaming news including the Indie World presentation, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC being released, SEGA of America unionizing, Nintendo garnishing a hacker's wages in perpetuity, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing....

We're joined by Emma Brockway this week to talk about the recent trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and all the excitement surrounding the upcoming release. We also cover the recent gaming news including the Nintendo Live event announcement, Sega acquiring Rovio, the Final Fantasy XVI State of Play, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen to...

This week Stefan Gill joins to talk about The Super Mario Bros. Movie and our thoughts and opinions on it. We also cover the week's Nintendo and gaming news including rumors of a new Sony handheld, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters getting a release date on Switch, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Remastered rumors, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. Listen t...

We're joined by Vincent Goodwin this week to talk about the cancellation of E3 2023. We're joined by Vincent Goodwin this week to talk about the cancellation of E3 2023. What happened, what does this mean for the future, and what were some of our favorite memories of E3s in the past? We also cover the week's Nintendo and gaming news including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay demo...

This week Garrett Buss joins to talk about Castlevania. We talk about the history of the franchise, go in depth on the current Dead Cells DLC crossover, and discuss where the franchise could go next. We also cover the week's Nintendo and gaming news including the Fire Emblem Engage DLC, Counterstrike 2, Sonic Origins Plus, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been playing. List...

This week Jay Rios guests and we talk about our memories of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color and all our favorite games from those systems we want to see added to Nintendo Switch Online. We also discuss the week's Nintendo and gaming news including F-Zero GX Remastered rumors, the last days of the Wii U and 3DS eShops, the latest NSO update, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've...

This week, on a special LIVE Super Switch Headz, Matthew Stoner returns to celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast! We answer listener questions and share memories of some of our favorite moments from the podcast and the Switch Headz community. We also discuss the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including the final Super Mario Bros. movie trailer, The Pokémon Company hiring a NFT exp...

This week Sara Waldman aka Ivy guests and we talk about the current state of Splatoon 3 with the recent updates. We also celebrate 6 years of the Nintendo Switch! Of course we discuss the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including more Switch Pro leaks, the Metroid franchise getting attention, lots of Mario news for MAR10 day, and much more. We close the episode with the games we've been...

This week we're joined by Ryan Upchurch to talk about the Pokémon Presents announcements. Was this presentation disappointing or does it mean Pokémon is slowing down and taking their time with the games? We also discuss the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including confirmation Nintendo is skipping E3, the upcoming Mario movie direct, new Switch Pro rumors, and much more. We close the e...