Super Switch Headz

Nintendo Vaporware Tier List (ft. Xanagear) - #347

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

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!!! 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 

AYN Thor & the Future of Android Handhelds - #345

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 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

Pokémon Pokopia is Shockingly Good (ft. sarahxciii) - #344

Nintendo's latest Switch 2 exclusive Pokémon Pokopia has taken the world by storm and we break it all down this week with streamer sarahxciii! The game has completely blindsided us and sunk its teeth in with addicting & satisfying gameplay, a cute aesthetic, and a surprisingly intriguing story. Listen as we give our thoughts and speculate about the future of what is currently the highest rated Pokémon game to date. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo suing the United States government, the Pokemon Presents, Indie World and Mario Galaxy Movie presentations, Sony and Microsoft taking opposing stances on PC games 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 0:05:22 News and Rumors 0:42:00 Pokémon Pokopia 1:26:23 Games We're Playing Sarah's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahxciii 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

Video Game Movies are the New Comic Book Movies - #343

This week Hans Gougar joins to discuss the current state of video game adaptations in Hollywood. Between Nintendo's collaborations with Sony Pictures and Universal, to television like Fallout & The Last of Us, the hottest trend in cinema right now is adapting your favorite game to the silver (or small) screen. In what ways is this similar to the superhero Marvel Studios-led gold rush, and what lessons can Hollywood learn from the last 5 years of superhero fatigue? We break it all down. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond leaving Xbox, Sony closing down Playstation studio Bluepoint, the Supreme Court overturning Trump's tariffs, Pokemon Leaf Green and Fire Red coming to Switch 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 0:09:02 News and Rumors 0:44:26 Video Game Movies 1:23:14 Games We're Playing Episodes to check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k2hE8BhwJQ https://youtu.be/Zjzs0JUJemw?si=VcjrfTyhr3TBzLvW 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