No episode this week, taking a mental health break. Take this opportunity to drink some water and touch some grass ✨ We'll be back next week to talk about Pokopia!
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No episode this week, taking a mental health break. Take this opportunity to drink some water and touch some grass ✨ We'll be back next week to talk about Pokopia!
THE NEW IP GOLD RUSH IS IN FULL EFFECT! @hansgougar.bsky.social joins us this week to talk about Hollywood’s latest acquisition frenzy. Is originality dead? Will lessons be learned from superhero fatigue? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/vwG9qWpXOsM
Where do we go after Discord? (ft. @daniel.gvg.io)
GAME, SET, MATCH. Is Mario Tennis Fever an ace or is there nothing to love? Join us as @monolithfiji.bsky.social and @daniel.gvg.io give their impressions on the first Mario sports title for the Switch 2. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube:
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LOOK WHO’S BACK! For the SEVENTH anniversary of the pod, Matthew Stoner and @pdyx.bsky.social reminisce on their shared history with David Howe. Oh AND they break down the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/dD0KtrJo6H4
After 7 years my podcast has finally made it to 666 subscribers on youtube 🥹
WHAT DOES EMULATION LOOK LIKE IN 2026? This week @defunctgames.com & @mdomangue.bsky.social join to discuss Nintendo Classics and how it fits into the modern emulation scene. What are some features that you get on NSO that you can't elsewhere? Watch below or listen wherever you get your podcasts! ✨✨
Now you can own the gaping maw
@monolithfiji.bsky.social @fabraz.bsky.social @luckshotgames.com
EXPRESS YOURSELF! @fabraz.bsky.social and @luckshotgames.com join us to discuss the new world of “expressive platformers.” What are they and how can this emergent subgenre impact the game industry at large? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/ySQRUHwW2Qs
We're not saying you SHOULD do this, but you COULD 😏
When did you last visit your island? Are your villagers mad? Don't worry listener, we weren't sure either. Joined by @auntie-wow.bsky.social and Emma, we break down the new surprise update for ACNH. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/TiTGKXJkZ1Y
Have you ever wanted to go to MAGFest? Well, @monolithfiji.bsky.social WENT. Joined by @afnarratives.blacksky.app, they talk all about their favorite indie games, performances, and panels at the 2026 fest. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/d1dWocCwCDI
OOPS ALL NEWS!! We're joined by George from @nintendormant.bsky.social to discuss the recent slump in holiday sales from the gaming industry at large along with a slew of other topics such as Pokemon's 30th anniversary, Metroid Prime 4 news and more! Watch below or listen wherever you get podcasts!!
2026 PREDICTIONS EPISODE! As we say goodbye to the insane year that was Nintendo's 2025, we're joined by @pdyx.bsky.social to go over everything we know is coming in 2026, and drop some ideas about what we'd like to see for Switch 2. Check it out on youtube below or wherever you enjoy podcasts!!!
And the Golden Head Award for Most Canceled Game goes to.....
Our annual award show is LIVE and it's the most prestigious show of the season!! Come join us alongside the return of @weebwitched.bsky.social to look back on 2025 and give out our coveted Golden Headz awards alongside our picks for game of the year! Watch on YouTube or wherever you get podcasts!!
Will we see another $80 game from Nintendo? David doesn't think so!
PROGRESS REPORT. Now that we’ve had the Switch 2 for half a year, David & Jordan evaluate the launch cycle from a wider scope. What do we like? What could be better? Are Switch 2 upgrades coming fast enough? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/1pcGCNSFoAU
OUR NEXT MISSION IS FINALLY HERE! @ferriswheelpro.bsky.social and @ruleof2review.bsky.social return to give our initial impressions of the long awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Does it live up to the hype? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/74sO15vpZHg
Couldn't help but notice that @switchheadz.bsky.social was snubbed from the Golden Globes nominations this morning :(
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! @alexjkane.bsky.social and @gholson.bsky.social join this week to talk about Nintendo exclusive Star Wars games, and Dash it, there are quite a few. Which one is your favorite? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/kLzpy5XgDMg
IS KIRBY AIR RIDERS THE MOST ADHD GAME NINTENDO HAS EVER MADE? @hansgougar.bsky.social returns to the pod as we talk all about the new Masahiro Sakurai joint. Is it a bop or is it a flop? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/CTuQ_ZSqh7E
A NEW FOE HAS APPEARED! With Valve introducing new hardware to the market, @pdyx.bsky.social and @jayhem.bsky.social from @devolverdigital.com join us to speculate on the latest shake up in the console wars. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/D_d5hNJn8nM
The Imprisoning War is upon us! @itskoob.mov and @calamarth.bsky.social join David to talk about the latest CANONICAL entry into the Hyrule Warriors franchise. How does it fare as a companion to TotK? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/h69cA4ZvskQ
TIME FOR TAKEOFF! Join @georgebanks.bsky.social @nantenjex.bsky.social and special guest @monolithfiji.bsky.social from the @switchheadz.bsky.social podcast to talk all things Pilotwings! Strap on your rocket belts, this episode is a blast. youtu.be/KWnJkicFUu4?...
We chart Nintendo's history of home screens and OSes in a chat with Mao Mao creator @parkersimmons.bsky.social! From the Famicom Disk System to the Wii to the Switch 2, we go deep in this jam-packed episode! Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/-d-iR8fiR68
It’s high time we voiced our opinion about GameChat! @bbonn.bsky.social and Alex Von Kurkendall are here to talk about proper online chat etiquette and how Nintendo can improve the service. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/26mbVB2hreU
A NEW LEGEND ARISES. Is Z-A a worthy successor to Arceus? Austin Young and Jeremy Franklin climb the royale ranks with us as we give our impressions on the latest title in the Pokemon franchise. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/x6QOVlPeDO4
Do you miss the games of yore? Indies got you covered. @siactro.bsky.social and @lithiumproject.bsky.social join us to talk about the role of indie devs making spiritual successors to their favorite games. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/VGaLL7Fv-IA
