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DEBATE: Star Fox v. Metroid - SPECIAL #33 May 20, 2026

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In this special episode, we return once again to our debate format with Jordan and David taking sides and duking it out over what is the better Nintendo space franchise: Star Fox or Metroid. What cosmic universe reigns supreme? Who is the better bounty hunter? Returning host Matthew Stoner moderates but its up to YOU to give a listen and help us decide! Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts

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What Star Fox Means for the Ocarina Remake (ft. André Segers) - #353 May 13, 2026

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GameXplain's own André Segers joins the show this week to discuss the surprise announcement of Star Fox for the Switch 2, which seemingly confirms the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake rumor from Natethehate earlier this year. Now that we know what this Star Fox 64 remake looks like, does this mean we'll be getting a similarly faithful remake of OoT? How will Nintendo announce it the game? Is it possible it will have elements from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom? We break it all down and give our best speculation. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo's financial report including sales for Switch and Switch 2 games, Nintendo finally raising the price on their new system, legendary games director Takashi Tezuka retiring, and much more. As always, we close 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 0:05:29 Switch 2 Price Increase 0:12:37 Takashi Tezuka Retires 0:16:56 Nintendo Financial Report 0:27:00 Star Fox Direct Reaction 0:38:56 Ocarina of Time Remake 1:18:16 Games We're Playing

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Xalavier Nelson Jr. Wants Shorter Games with Smaller Budgets & He's NOT Kidding - #352 May 06, 2026

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BAFTA-nominated indie darling Xalavier Neslon Jr. joins the podcast this week to discuss the diverse lineup of games from his studio Strange Scaffold and their approach to making games in an ever-changing industry. With games like I Am Your Beast, Clickolding, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion, the upcoming Truck-Kun is Supporting Me from Another World!? and the critically acclaimed (and soon-to-be major motion picture) El Paso Elsewhere under his belt, we break down how he's able to keep all these plates in the air at once, why acting in games is so fun, the case for a general video game industry workers union, and much more. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as updated rumors about the upcoming Star Fox Switch 2 game, rumblings on a new Super Smash Brothers from Sakurai, Gamestop & Steam Machine updates and many more such topics. As always, we close 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 0:13:40 News and Rumors 0:44:20 Xalavier Nelson Jr. Interview 1:33:34 Games We're Playing

Wishlist Truck-Kun Now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3642010/Truckkun_is_Supporting_Me_from_Another_World/

Did Nintendo Today Kill the Nintendo Direct? - #351 Apr 29, 2026

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This week fan favorite Jay Rios joins the podcast to discuss Nintendo's newest announcement strategies in the era of the Switch 2. With the proliferation of their app Nintendo Today and bespoke, smaller announcements and overviews of upcoming games, it's hard to not take that as a sign that the Nintendo Direct is dead once and for all. We break down the likelihood of this situation and whether or not Nintendo even needs a Direct in this day and age. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the release dates and overviews for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book & Splatoon Raiders, rumors of a live-action horror themed Metroid movie, Tomodachi Life's HUGE sales numbers in Japan and much more. As always, we close 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 0:05:30 News and Rumors 0:38:28 Does Nintendo Need Directs Anymore? 1:13:34 Games We're Playing

Tomodachi Life is Game of the Freaking Year (ft. Tris Valbuena) - #350 Apr 22, 2026

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Gaming YouTuber Tris Valbuena and friend of the show Garrett Buss join the podcast this week to talk all about our latest obsession... Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Why is this game simultaneously the most addicting and the most hilarious thing we've ever played? Can we finally make our miis love each other? Who the hell did Yoko turn down?? We break it all down with our comprehensive thoughts on the game. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as a first look at Link in the live action Legend of Zelda movie, a big shakeup at Xbox, Nintendo celebrating the 25th anniversary of Animal Crossing and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. (The Beatles likenesses courtesy of Apple Corps.) 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:10 News and Rumors 0:41:46 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1:37:41 Games We're Playing

Fire - #349 Apr 15, 2026

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GOODNESS GRACIOUS! This week Patrick Knisely joins the podcast to discuss the newest in our series on video game tropes concerning the elements: Fire!! Why is fire so prevalent in video games, and why does it usually symbolize boss battles? Is lava as dangerous in the real world as it is in Super Mario Brothers? Why are campfires often associated with save locations in RPGs? We answer these questions and many more in our deep dive on this very hot topic. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as the controversial release of Pokemon Champions, Super Mario Galaxy & Metal Gear Solid movie news, Xbox Game Pass & Amazon Luna shutting down key services and much more. As always, we close 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 0:06:41 News and Rumors 0:36:41 Fire in Video Games 1:16:06 Games We're Playing

Wind: https://youtu.be/2NAtDR5qOdA Water: https://youtu.be/3TxUTOi5m4Q

SPOILER TALK: The Mario Galaxy Movie (starring Fox McCloud) - #348 Apr 08, 2026

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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 to find out. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Disney's rumored purchase of Epic Games, Monolithsoft opening up about their involvement in the Legend of Zelda franchise, new Switch 2 price increase speculation and much more. As always, we close 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 0:08:05 News and Rumors 0:34:51 Mario Movie Reviews & Box Office 0:45:23 Mario Movie Non-Spoiler Review 1:06:36 Mario Movie SPOILER Talk 1:32:14 Games We're Playing

Nintendo Vaporware Tier List (ft. Xanagear) - #347 Apr 01, 2026

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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 gaming news such as Nintendo's new pricing strategy for their digital and physical games, a surprising new addition to the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, direct rumors from natethehate about a new Star Fox game & the long fabled Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and much more. As always, we close 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 0:07:13 News and Rumors 0:52:35 Nintendo Vaporware Tier List 2:00:55 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips

Is Nintendo FINALLY Listening to Their Fans? - #346 Mar 25, 2026

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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 such as rumors about GTA 6 coming to Switch 2, a new hardware revision with a replaceable battery incoming, Super Mario Galaxy & Sonic the Hedgehog movie news and much more. As always, we close 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 0:06:56 News and Rumors 0:32:08 Switch 2 Boost Mode 0:39:26 Nintendo Is Listening to Fans 1:04:34 Features We Still Need to See 1:24:29 Games We're Playing 1:26:58 Marathon!!!

AYN Thor & the Future of Android Handhelds - #345 Mar 18, 2026

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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 future of gaming has gotten very interesting, and we break down what it could mean for the industry. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book getting a release date and price, Nvidia's controversial new AI-based DLSS 5, Pokemon Pokopia's meteoric sales numbers and much more. As always, we close 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 0:08:39 News and Rumors 0:36:40 Google Closing Down Android 0:43:25 The AYN Thor & Android Handhelds 1:20:00 Games We're Playing

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