Super Switch Headz

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This week we discuss the history and current state of farming sims, and what makes the genre special, alongside the release of the Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life remake. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including recent releases, the FTC v. Microsoft case, 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 0:05:20 News and Rumors 0:28:30 Farming Sims 1:19:14 Games We're Playing

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This week we break down the June 2023 Nintendo Direct in detail. We give our thoughts on all the announcements and our opinions of the presentation. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including the future of E3, the Game Pass price increasing, Final Fantasy XVI's 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 0:08:05 News and Rumors 0:28:29 June 2023 Nintendo Direct 1:44:06 Games We're Playing

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This week we pick our favorite Game Boy Advance games that we want to see come to Nintendo Switch Online. We reminisce about the GBA and some of our favorite games we hope make it to NSO. We also discuss all the other recent Nintendo and gaming news and rumors including Embracer Group layoffs and restructuring, the Star Fox Grand Prix rumor being investigated, additional Summer Game Fest showcases, 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 0:09:41 News and Rumors 0:35:05 Game Boy Advance Games 1:41:45 Games We're Playing

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