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: youtu.be/kD6J2nnAeCY

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

Had a great time at the launch party for @onefroggames.bsky.social 's MONOCHROME HEIGHTS!! So proud of Patrick and it was great to get all three of the OG Switch Headz back together in person ❤️

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO CLIMB TO THE TOP? OG Super Switch Headz host @pdyx.bsky.social of @onefroggames.bsky.social tells us all about his brand new tough as nails platformer Monochrome Heights. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/CtiWFtGMPe8

A lot sure has happened in 2 weeks y’all. This week we try to sort through all of the gaming news, while talking about how we are just completely inundated with new releases right now. HOW MANY IS TOO MANY?? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/w2CBaBnkHBc

TRIVIA IS BACK ON THE MENU. This time, Jordan goes head to head against reigning champion @monolithfiji.bsky.social with questions moderated by @weebwitched.bsky.social !! Can David be dethroned? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/F7V6McXjHvc

OUR NINTENDO DIRECT REACTIONS!! This week @xanagear.com and @dialoguetree.cc join to break down all our favorite announcements, discuss pricing controversies and talk about everything missing from Nintendo's latest Direct in a jam-packed episode. Watch below or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

My Nintendo Direct reaction video is up! FUCKIN HELL YES VIRTUAL BOOOOYYYYYYY

DIRECT PREDICTIONS EPISODE!! This week @monolithfiji.bsky.social is joined by comedians Garrett Buss and Chris McKeever to give our HOTTEST TAKES on all the announcements we'll likely see at this Friday's HOUR LONG Nintendo Direct. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version here:

HOW DID YOU MAKE THIS? @kanaratron.bsky.social from Polygon Treehouse (devs of Röki and Mythwrecked) explains his process and perspective on putting out multiplatform games in this informative interview. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/EBiGHV5tJR8

Where did that obscure piece of Zelda art from your childhood end up? @historyofhyrule.com probably archived it. This week, we got the Hero of Time, Melora, to tell us all about her preservation efforts. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/z7uVWmF89JE

Is Nintendo’s latest game the drag everyone says it is? JP Bremer and @yeahyeahchad.bsky.social join the pod this week as we try to de-slander Drag x Drive. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/phbw40uN6qw

WE’VE REACHED THE PLANET CORE. The End? This week artist @roryblank.bsky.social and filmmaker Tommy Green join us to talk all about spoilers for Donkey Kong Bananza. Aren't you glad [REDACTED] is back?? Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/6uJArGp3wy8

WE GOT A DIRECT… and the monkey’s paw curls. This week we breakdown the Partner Showcase and what it suggests about Nintendo’s game lineup for the rest of the year. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/JWizysYfE9g

My Nintendo Direct reaction is live 💖💖

After rising to the number 2 spot on the list of best selling Nintendo Switch games, what’s next for Animal Crossing?? Molly Phoenix joins us to put forward some theories. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/xC8eWHQiJFg

DK! Donkey Kong is here! @kyle.thatbothers.me joins us on the pod as we give our impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza. The Switch 2 era has fully launched and we couldn't be more excited. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/Nr1ZuFqYpeA

MARIO IS TURNING 40. @daniel.gvg.io from @gvg.io joins us to peer into Kamek’s crystal ball and glean what’s coming later this year for the big anniversary of Nintendo's main man. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/5HU7tPY2YJY

THE KING OF DISNEY TSUM TSUM HAS RETURNED. Chris McKeever joins us to talk about Nintendo’s gamification of theme parks while @weebwitched.bsky.social recounts their journey to Epic Universe. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/M09OkHKOd_I

What did the Switch 2 learn from the Steam Deck? What could the Steam Deck learn from the Switch 2? @pdyx.bsky.social and @bbonn.bsky.social join us this week to discuss the dialogue between these consoles. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/_GQ2ZhSP26E

Now that we’ve had some more time with Mario Kart World, we bring back friend of the pod AVK to discuss how Nintendo could turn this great game into an all time classic. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/o0oerkIIKLQ

THANKS @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social FOR THE SHOUT OUT! 😏 NYC Headz, go vote and DON'T RANK CUOMO!!

David's Steam Next Fest Corner from @switchheadz.bsky.social ft: - Aeromachina @meteormagic.dev - Azaran @benjigamedev.bsky.social - Platypus Reclayed @claymatic.games - All Living Things @stvulture.bsky.social - Mina the Hollower @yachtclubgames.bsky.social - Easy Delivery Co. @sweaters.bsky.social

Things get froggy this week on the podcast as developer Chris Wade from @luckshotgames.com joins us to talk about their upcoming 3D platformer BIG HOPS! Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/ixW0eGvS1CE

HERE. WE. GO. The Switch 2 has launched and this week we discuss the good, the bad, and the Welcome Tour. On top of that, we go around give our initial thoughts on Mario Kart World. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube: youtu.be/b64M7YgFc5E