Super Switch Headz

Latest Episodes:

Indie World & The Game Awards - #094 Dec 16, 2020

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Michael Cavanagh joins the podcast to talk about the Indie World presentation and The Game Awards. We also cover recent news and rumors including Cyberpunk 2077 releasing, Funimation coming to Switch, the SNES and NES NSO apps update, and much more. We close the episode talking about 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

0:04:34 Indie World

0:12:11 News and Rumors

0:41:20 The Game Awards

1:25:22 Games We're Playing

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Fire Emblem from 1990 to 2020 - #093 Dec 09, 2020

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Austin Young guests this week to talk about Fire Emblem. We go over the history of the franchise, the lore, the gameplay, and our impressions of the recently localized Shadow Dragon game. We also cover all the news and rumors including Halo Infinite's release window, Nintendo continuing to disappoint fans with questionable decisions and Cyberpunk 2077 reviews. We close with a discussion about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction

0:05:08 News

0:38:58 Main Topic: Fire Emblem

1:15:55 Games We're Playing

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The Great Mario Purge of 2021 - #092 Dec 02, 2020

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Preston Porter joins the podcast to talk about the slew of Nintendo products disappearing March 31, 2020. Just what could be going on? We also cover recent news and rumors including Doom Eternal's release date, Pokemon's upcoming anniversary, the Switch system update, and much more. We close the episode talking about 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

0:03:57 News

0:32:50 Main Topic: What's Happening March 31, 2020?

1:05:27 Games We're Playing

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - #091 Nov 25, 2020

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Tommy Green guests this week to talk about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. We talk about the story, gameplay, our favorite characters and how we feel about the game so far. We also cover all the news and rumors including the Game Award nominations, some questionable Nintendo decisions and some new game announcements. We close with a discussion about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction

0:04:14 News

0:43:30 Main Topic: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

1:23:10 Games We're Playing

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Next-Gen is Now! - #090 Nov 18, 2020

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Rob Stemen joins the podcast to talk about the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X|S and where Nintendo fits in with the next generation of console gaming. We also cover recent news and rumors including Animal Crossing updates, new Mario LEGO sets, the Capcom hack, and much more. We close the episode talking about 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

0:05:36 News

0:32:04 Main Topic: Next-Gen Impressions

1:15:37 Games We're Playing

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Pikmin: Nintendo's Green Thumb - #089 Nov 11, 2020

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Rachel Kane guests this week to talk about Pikmin. We talk about the series as a whole and its themes and gameplay, and dive deep into the release of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for the Switch. We also talk about the recent updated Nintendo financial reports, the Pokemon collection rumor, and Take Two acquiring Codemasters. We close with a discussion about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction

0:05:59 News

0:42:50 Main Topic: Pikmin

1:25:30 Games We're Playing

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The Last Partner Showcase Ever? - SPECIAL #07 Nov 04, 2020

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In this special episode, Matthew and Patrick break down the October Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. We go over all the games shown, discuss the ramifications of cloud gaming, and ponder the future of Partner Showcases. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

Politics in Gaming - #088 Oct 28, 2020

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Frank Netscher joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of politics and video games. The election in the USA is looming, politicians are using Twitch to stream games, and gamers are using games to make political statements. We delve into the subject at large, discussing the topic from various angles. We also cover recent news and rumors including the recent Fire Emblem localization, Cyberpunk 2077 being delayed (again), inverted camera controls being added into Mario 3D All-Stars and much more. We close the episode talking about 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

0:07:56 News

0:37:25 Main Topic: Politics in Gaming

1:28:30 Games We're Playing

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The Psychology of Collecting - #087 Oct 21, 2020

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Lindsay Trevino guests this week to talk about collecting. We talk about collecting games and related items, but also the phenomenon of collecting more broadly. We also talk about the Steve and Minecraft in Smash, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Switch sales news and so much more. We close with a discussion about the games we've been playing recently. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

0:00:00 Introduction

0:08:33 News

0:43:45 Main Topic: Collecting

1:19:40 Games We're Playing

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Are Video Games Worth $70? - #086 Oct 14, 2020

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Jeremy Franklin joins the podcast to talk about the cost and value of video games. With the cost going up to $70 for next-gen games, is that a fair price hike? How do we quantify the value of a video game? We also cover recent news and rumors including the recent Nintendo Treehouse, Super Nintendo World, some joy-con news and much more. We close the episode talking about 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

0:04:26 News

0:35:24 Main Topic: Are Games Worth $70?

1:24:18 Games We're Playing

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