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Nintendo's Eras Tour: How Leadership Has Evolved the Company - #225 Sep 13, 2023

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We're joined by Vincent Goodwin to talk about how Nintendo has changed over the years under the different major management changes, and what is expected to change under Furukawa. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including more alleged Switch successor details, more Nintendo Direct rumors, Mario Kart Tour to stop receiving new content, 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 podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:13:18 News and Rumors 0:38:57 Eras of Nintendo's Presidents 1:25:37 Games We're Playing

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Super Mario Bros Wonder & September Direct Predictions - #224 Sep 06, 2023

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We got a Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct! This week we talk all about it as well as what it means for a September Direct, and what we might expect to see there. We also discuss all the recent gaming news including the latest Switch follow-up rumors, a possible SAG-AFTRA strike related to video games, 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 podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:15:21 News and Rumors 0:37:17 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct 1:14:06 September Nintendo Direct Speculation 1:30:36 Games We're Playing

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What We Love (and Don't) about Pikmin 4 [SPOILERS] - #223 Aug 30, 2023

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This week Cina Saffary joins for a comprehensive Pikmin 4 spoiler discussion. After completing the game, we discuss our feelings on the difficulty, amount of content, story, and much more. We also cover all the recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including ExciteBike 64 coming to NSO, new details on the PlayStation Portal, 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 podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:27 News and Rumors 0:31:46 Pikmin 4 Spoiler Discussion 1:19:41 Games We're Playing

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The Evolution of Video Game Box Art - #222 Aug 23, 2023

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This week we are joined by Tyson Pease to discuss video game box art. How has it evolved over the years? What makes an eye catching cover art for a game and how important is it in the success of the game and its cultural impact? We also discuss all the recent gaming news including Charles Martinet retiring as Mario, Splatoon 3's new season, new details about Super Mario Wonder, 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 podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:19 News and Rumors 0:31:15 Video Game Box Art 1:22:11 Games We're Playing

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Exploring Nintendo's History with Metroidvanias - #221 Aug 16, 2023

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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, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:18 News and Rumors 0:36:42 Metroidvanias 1:24:57 Games We're Playing

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Is the Turn-Based RPG Dying Out? - #220 Aug 09, 2023

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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 Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:47 News and Rumors 0:33:12 Turn-Based RPGs 1:09:57 Games We're Playing

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Ranking the 2D Legend of Zelda Games! - #219 Aug 02, 2023

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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 Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:13:16 News and Rumors 0:35:54 The Legend of Zelda 2D Games Ranked 1:37:01 Games We're Playing

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Pikmin 4 Review: Series Best or Step Backwards? - #218 Jul 26, 2023

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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 podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:55 News and Rumors 0:31:51 Pikmin 4 1:29:57 Games We're Playing

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How Soon Will We See the Switch 2? - #217 Jul 19, 2023

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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 handheld gaming, 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 podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:56 News and Rumors 0:38:51 Switch Successor 1:25:18 Games We're Playing

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Finding Patterns with Nintendo's GameCube Remasters - #216 Jul 12, 2023

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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 Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:43 News and Rumors 0:29:11 Nintendo's Recent Remasters 1:21:28 Games We're Playing

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