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Super Switch Headz

Super Switch Headz brings you the latest Nintendo news, rumors, speculation, and hype! In every episode your hosts David Howe, Patrick Knisely, Matthew Stoner, and special guests discuss and explore the world of Nintendo. We are the official podcast of the Switch Headz (DISCORD and Facebook) groups.

Latest Episodes:

Making a Gameboy Color Game in 2024: Zephyr's Pass Interview - #271 Aug 21, 2024

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We're joined by developer Aaron Gadol to talk about his game Zephyr's Pass, which is releasing this month physically for the Game Boy Color. What are some of the limitations of developing for old hardware and what are some of the anxieties around printing to a physical cartridge? We also cover the gaming and Nintendo news, including the Nintendo Museum Direct, a new trailer and release date for Pokémon TCG Pocket, Fortnite returning to mobile, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:50 News and Rumors 0:33:33 Zephyr's Pass and GBC Development 1:16:04 Games We're Playing

Buy Zephyr's Pass: https://zephyrspass.com/

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Can the Switch EVER Beat the PS2? - #270 Aug 14, 2024

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This week we're catching up with the news. Nintendo held a quarterly financial meeting and gave their latest Switch sales. Will the Switch be able to outsell the PlayStation 2? In addition, the news roundup includes a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, more industry layoffs and closures, the country of Turkey banning Roblox, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:06 News and Rumors Beginning 0:10:21 Industry Layoffs and Closures 0:29:08 The Legend of Zelda News 0:41:58 Turkey Bans Roblox 0:45:11 Video Game Adaptation News 0:51:25 Nintendo Sales and Financial News 1:03:19 Super Switch Rumors 1:07:18 Games We're Playing

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

King Dedede v. King K. Rool - SPECIAL #25 Aug 07, 2024

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In this special episode, we return to our debate format with Summer and David taking sides and duking it out over whether King K. Rool from the Donkey Kong Country series or King Dedede from the Kirby franchise is the superior video game monarch. Who will win, and who will perish? Give it a listen and help us decide. Check out the video version on YouTube for an extra exclusive ending segment. 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Nintendo Controllers Through Time - #269 Jul 31, 2024

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Brian Bonnet guests and we talk about the evolution of Nintendo's controllers and our favorite controller designs. We also cover the gaming news, including the layoff of the Humble Games staff, the World of Warcraft union at Blizzard, video games at the Olympics, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:12 News and Rumors 0:34:34 Controllers 1:24:36 Games We're Playing

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Nintendo World Championships Whiffs the S Rank - #268 Jul 24, 2024

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This week, we chat about Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition with guest Nick Napolitano. The game has a great concept, especially for speedunners, but does it stick the landing? Additionally, Nick shows off his Deluxe Set physical edition! We also cover all the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Bethesda unionizing, tons of Splatoon announcements, and EVO happening. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:14 News and Rumors 0:30:02 Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition 1:18:25 Games We're Playing

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Ranking Every Donkey Kong Country Game - #267 Jul 17, 2024

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This week we're ranking every Donkey Kong Country game. Out of the franchise's long, storied history, which one will take top banana? Listen as we give the Switch Headz official ranking. We also cover the week's gaming and Nintendo news, including the new M-rated Emio Nintendo game, Nintendo's summer magazine, Nintendo's lack of crediting translators, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:10:00 News and Rumors 0:35:40 Donkey Kong Country Rankings 1:31:24 Games We're Playing

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

How Games Get Age Ratings ft. Jared from Devolver - #266 Jul 10, 2024

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We're joined by Jared Stults from Devolver Digital to talk about age ratings and the process of working with the ESRB, PEGI, CERO and the various different international ratings boards. We also cover the week's gaming and Nintendo news, like updates to F-Zero 99 and Switch Sports, the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope game trial, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction

0:07:47 News and Rumors

0:29:10 Age Ratings

1:14:45 Games We're Playing

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/

Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/

Nintendo's Strained Relationship with its Biggest Fans ft. CelloKat & Katie Shesko - #265 Jul 03, 2024

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We're joined by video game music artists CelloKat and Katie Shesko to discuss Nintendo's often combative relationship with content creators. Nintendo has been shutting down fan games, emulation sites, YouTube channels, and sheet music distributors, often through use of DMCA, or the Digital Millenium Copyright Act. Why is Nintendo so aggressive and protective of its IP? We also go over the gaming and Nintendo news, including Nintendo's shareholder meeting, SEGA's announcements about the new Crazy Taxi game, SGDQ, Xbox app coming to Amazon Fire TV, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:51 News and Rumors 0:33:36 Nintendo's Aggressive IP Protection and Fan Works 1:23:22 Games We're Playing

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/ CelloKat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6V_RHxSWYdoE9mDi1ogJQ Katie Shesko: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0MJlCNqC8lteSsd6YptFCA

How the Last Year of the Switch Stacks Up - #264 Jun 26, 2024

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The latest Nintendo Direct surprised everyone with some big first party games coming when it seems like the end of the Switch's life. Is this normal for the end of a Nintendo console? Robert Segovia joins us to look back at the end of Nintendo's home console generations to see if any patterns emerge. We also discuss the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including leaker Pyoro's downfall, Zelda fan art, Microsoft at Gamescom, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:10:14 News and Rumors 0:30:13 Games at the End of Console Generations 1:14:19 Games We're Playing

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/ La Snacks: https://lasnacks.bandcamp.com/album/le-dope

A Surprising, Late Stage Nintendo Switch Direct - #263 Jun 20, 2024

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We got the June 2024 Nintendo Direct this week and we've got thoughts to share. What were our favorite announcements? How does this Direct stack up? We also cover the rest of the gaming and Nintendo news, too, including Nintendo going after sheet music, leaker drama, the Mario movie sequel being dated, and much more. As always, we close with the games we've all been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:43 News and Rumors 0:22:39 Nintendo Direct 1:27:59 Games We're Playing

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Website: http://www.switchheadz.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/

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