
Nintendo Pow Block - A Nintendo Podcast
By Boss Rush Media


Our Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions! Mario Kart, Cyberpunk, and More
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov are excited to finally talk about their impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2, including the console, the games, the accessories, and more. They also discuss some of the summer's gaming festivities including Summer Game Fest, the Wholesome Direct, and more.
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It's Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Week! Here's What's Coming
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are preparing for Nintendo Switch 2 launch week, discussing every launch game, accessory, and updates coming on launch day. Its finally here!
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Mario Kart World on Switch 1? It Almost Happened
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how Mario Kart World shifted from Switch 1 to Switch 2, how Xenoblade Chronicles 3 managed over 100,000 assets with procedural generation, the excitement surrounding Expedition 33, what’s next for NetherRealm now that Mortal Kombat 1 support is wrapping up, and answer great community questions about Nintendo remakes, forgotten franchises, and more.
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The Journey at PAX East 2025 with Courty Yikes
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Boss Rush contributor Courty Yikes sit down to discuss PAX East, the indie games they saw, and what it was like getting to speak to the developers.
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Nintendo Switch Hits Sales Milestone and CD Projekt talks Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey sits down to talk about the Nintendo Switch's sales milestone, the 77 titles that have hit over 1 million units sold, third party discussions like Cyberpunk 2077, Madden NFL 26, Borderlands 4, and others, and some of the Switch 2 launch window games he's looking forward to playing.
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439. A Shift in Games Media and More Switch 2 Support from Ubisoft
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss Ubisoft's potential Switch 2 support, games that will receive free Switch 2 updates, the potential end of Giant Bomb, the 20.0 update, and more.
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438. Switch 2 Preorders are Outpacing Everything Before
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder situation, the differences with these Switch 2 upgrades varying in price, the movie version of Split Fiction, and more.
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437. Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Pricing, Mario Kart World Direct News, and Assassin's Creed Shadows Rating Leaks
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the Nintendo raising the price on Switch 2 accessories while the console price remains the same, Assassin's Creed Shadows PEGI rating leak, news from the Mario Kart World Direct, and more.
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436. GameCube NSO and Third Party Ports Impress the Experts
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey are joined by Stephanie to discuss a lot of new information on the Switch 2, including new GameCube NSO news, Digital Foundry impressions of third party games, Mario Kart World running at 120fps, and more.
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DIRECT RECAP 4.2.2025: Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, & More
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On this special Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell are joined by Stephanie Klimov, LeRon Dawkins, Josh Finney, and Andre Wilson to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal Direct, including its specs, first party games Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, Hyrule Warriors, and Kirby Airiders, Switch 2 versions of Nintendo Switch games, third party partnerships, pricing, release dates, and more.
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435. Nintendo Switch 2's Pricing is a Lot to Unpack
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by Boss Rush writing team alumni LaMont Reed to discuss pricing of Switch 2 games, what's new for NSO Expansion Pack, third party games like Cyberpunk 2077, and more.
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434. Surprise Nintendo Direct, Game Informer's Return, & Nintendo Today
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the recent surprise Nintendo Direct, Metroid Prime 4, Ubisoft's agreement with Tencent, Switch 2 predictions, Game Informer's return, and more.
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433. Nintendo Patent Suggests NVIDIA AI on Switch 2
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey continue their live show experiment on YouTube, Twitch, and X/Twitter discussing Xenoblade Chronicles X, Nintendo partnering with the ESA on their new accessibility initiative, a new patent suggesting AI on Switch 2, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block
15:47 - Housekeeping
20:31 - Snacktendo
33:57 - Playing with POWER
50:05 - FamiNEWS
51:10 - Xenoblade Chronicles X at 60fps?
58:03 - Nintendo Partners with ESA for Accessibility
1:04:12 - Nintendo and NVIDIA AI on Switch 2
1:23:24 - Seattle Mariners Wear Nintendo on Their Sleeve
1:28:41 - Xenoblade Skells
1:40:54 - Pak Watch
1:57:32 - Question Block
2:13:59 - Final Thoughts
2:21:03 - Thanks for Watching
2:21:37 - Patreon Producers
2:22:26 - Bonus Content
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432. Nintendo Aims for Biggest Console Launch Ever with Switch 2
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, its all about Switch 2 rumors and reports. Edward and Corey discuss the reports on units shipped of Switch 2, price point and accessories, FCC filings, the potential for a rumored May launch, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block
17:02 - Housekeeping
29:01 Snacktendo!
37:37 - Playing With Power!
57:06 - Switch 2 Units Reportedly Already Shipped to North America
1:03:42 - Switch 2 Price will Likely be $399
1:17:56 - FCC Filing Suggests GameCube Controllers are Incoming
1:29:02 - Niantic Sells Gaming Division
1:36:03 - Nintendo Store Opening in San Francisco
1:37:57 - Star Wars Hunters Closing Servers
1:42:12 - PAK Watch and More Updates
1:52:13 - Question Block
1:53:45 - Our Favorite Nintendo Launch Lineups
2:05:01 - Dormant Franchises on Switch 2
2:08:22 - Final Thoughts
2:14:04 - Thanks for Watching!
Playing With Power: Avowed (Xbox), Fire Emblem Engage, Yoshi's Crafted World
Weekly Pickups: Corrin (amiibo), Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World (3DS) Super Mario Odyssey
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431. New Switch 2 Info from FCC, Monolith Hires Final Fantasy Director, and Switch's Eighth Anniversary
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the new Switch 2 information revealed in the FCC filing, Monolith Soft hiring the former Final Fantasy cutscene director, the Tony Hawk remasters, and more.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 11:51 - Housekeeping 14:41 - Snacktendo24:50 - Playing with Power53:53 - Weekly Pickups1:02:53 - Nintendo Switch 2 Info from FCC Filing1:06:47 - Monolith Soft Hires Final Fantasy Cutscene Director1:16:12 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remastered 1:27:40 - GoldenEye 007 Up for Voting in Video Game HOF1:37:11 - PAK WATCH and Updates1:45:39 - Question Block1:47:01 - Eight Years of Switch2:01:05 - Top 5 Switch-Only Games2:05:39 - Things We're Surprised Never Happened2:07:19 - Favorite Switch-era Characters2:20:38 - Final Thoughts 2:24:33 - Thanks for Watching
Playing with Power: Avowed (Xbox), Fire Emblem Engage, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Pokemon TCG Pocket (Mobile)Weekly Pickups: Monster Hunter Stories (Switch), Pooch and Yoshi's Woolly World (3DS)Thank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.

430. Pokemon Legends Z-A, Pokemon Presents, and WB Games Studio Closures
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey dive into the latest Pokémon Presents showcase, new Pokémon Legends: Z-A footage, WB Games’ mismanagement and studio closures, a surprise NSO delisting, and more.
Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block10:28 - Housekeeping 26:17 - Snacktendo33:22 - Playing With Power1:19:40 - FamiNews1:20:00 - Pokemon Legends Z-A1:27:12 - Pokemon TCG Pocket Expansion1:30:15 - Pokemon Champions1:33:03 - WB Games Closes 3 Studios2:06:25 - Dragon Quest XI Returns to the eShop2:12:40 - ID@XBOX Indies Coming to Switch2:15:46 - Pak Watch2:23:12 - Question Block2:24:56 - Nintendo's Edutainment Games2:30:17 - Switch 2 Mainstream Hits 2:41:48 - Pokemon Collaborations2:43:03 - Where to Start for Fire Emblem Franchise2:47:53 - Does WB Games Learn from Their Mistakes?3:03:05 - Our Go To NSO Game3:07:46 - Final Thoughts3:13:01 - Thanks for Watching!
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429. Nintendo to Retire Gold Points Program Ahead of Switch 2 Reveal
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey flies solo to discuss his new found love of Fire Emblem, the retirement of Gold Points from Nintendo, the revival of more Tony Hawk games, a Pokemon Presents coming, and more.
Time Stamps will return next episode when we return to normal episode format.
Playing With Power: Fire Emblem Engage, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Yoshi's Crafted World
Weekly Pickups: Chrom amiibo (FE Series), Codename STEAM (3DS), Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (3DS), Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (3DS), The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening (Book)
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428. Does Nintendo Have Enough for a February Direct?
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey dive into their recent rediscoveries of older Switch games, the debate over rebooting Virtual Console, counterfeit Nintendo products on Amazon, and whether Nintendo has enough to showcase at a February Direct, and more!
Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block12:06 - Housekeeping 15:37 - Snacktendo19:55 - Playing with Power1:34:10 - Nintendo and Amazon Lawsuit Settles1:45:10 - Nintendo Switch Online will Continue on Switch 21:49:26 - Did Nintendo Switch 2's Price Leak?2:02:10 - Hideki Kamiya Wants Virtual Console to Come Back2:09:43 - PAK Watch 2:22:01 - Does Nintendo Have Enough for a February Direct?2:46:09 - Final Thoughts 2:50:32 - Thanks for Watching
Playing With Power: Avowed (Xbox), Crypt Custodian, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Fire Emblem: Engage, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour (Mobile), Mario Party Jamboree
Weekly Pickups: Avowed Steelbook Premium Edition (Xbox), Snake amiibo, Fire Emblem Warriors (3DS), Sushi Strikers: Way of Sushido (3DS)
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427. Nintendo Switch Hits Sales Milestone Ahead of Switch 2 Reveal
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Austin Campbell joins Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig to discuss the major sales milestone of the Nintendo Switch and its games, the potential how Nintendo can change Live Service on the Nintendo Switch 2, expanding their Nintendo Switch Online service, and more. Catch new episodes every Monday on YouTube and podcast services.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block
11:47 - Housekeeping
16:20 - SNACKTENDO
40:01 - Playing With Power
1:43:51 - FamiNEWS!
1:44:52 - Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Time Announced!
1:51:28 - Nintendo to Take All Possible Measures Against Scalpers
2:01:16 - Nintendo Switch Sales Milestones
2:18:32 - ESA reveals New Industry Event iicon
2:28:41 - Live Service from Nintendo
3:02:46 - PAK Watch
3:13:21 - Question Block and Ridge Racer
3:14:28 - What Our Switch 2 Plans Are
3:17:01 - A Premium Nintendo Subscription Service
3:29:30 - Metroid Prime 4 on Switch 2?
3:36:50 - Final Thoughts
3:38:10 - Thanks for Watching + Patreon Producers
Playing With Power: Crypt Custodian, Destiny 2: Episode Heresy (Xbox), Disney Dreamlight Valley, Disney Speedstorm, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Fire Emblem: three Houses, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour (Mobile), Metaphor: ReFantazio (PS5), Momodoro, Ninja Gaiden II Black (Xbox), The Division (Xbox), Zen Pinball,
Weekly Pickups: Rosalina amiibo (Mario set), Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge (Wii U), Tales of Symphonia Remastered
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426. Sakaguchi's New Dark Fantasy and More Xbox on Switch 2 Rumors
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Stephanie Klimov joins Edward and Corey to discuss a recent interview with Yuji Horii sharing Dragon Quest XII updates, Hironobu Sakaguchi’s new dark fantasy game following Fantasian: Neo Dimension, and rumors of Xbox titles like Forza Horizon 5 coming to Switch 2. They also cover Fantasy Life i possibly launching on PlayStation, leaks about Switch 2 game cases, and its confirmed backward compatibility. To wrap up, they answer community questions on Xbox’s multiplatform strategy, third-party support for Switch 2, and recent Nintendo Switch Online updates.
Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 8:58 - Housekeeping 13:55 - Snacktendo! 26:17 - Playing With Power 56:56 - Weekly Pickups 1:04:58 - FamiNEWS! 1:05:28 - Sakaguchi's New Dark Fantasy Game 1:12:41 - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time 1:21:31 - Shovel Knight is Back in Yooka-Laylee Remaster 1:22:51 - Another Week, Another Xbox on Switch 2 Rumor 1:36:48 - Switch 2 Box Sizes May Have Leaked 1:38:25 - PAK Watch! 1:50:39 - Question Block! Community Write-Ins 1:51:29 - Benefits of Xbox on Switch 2 for Both 1:58:19 - Major Third Party Franchise on Switch 2 2:06:15 - Are Recent NSO Updates Enough? 2:11:56 - Final Thoughts 2:16:06 - Thanks for Watching
Playing with Power: de Blob, de Blob 2, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Disney Speedstorm, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox), Game Builder Garage, Okami HD, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (Mobile), Super Mario Party Jamboree, Vampire Survivors
Weekly Pickups: Earthbound Strategy Guide, Super Mario Party Jamboree, WarioWare: Get It Together
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425. Will Xbox Game Studios Publishing be the Biggest Publisher on Nintendo Switch 2?
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss their time with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, the new information on a potential Astral Chain sequel, EA’s financial performance, and the cancellation of Earthblade due to personal challenges at the studio behind Celeste. They also dive into Phil Spencer’s Gamertag Radio interview, highlighting Xbox's potential impact on the Switch 2, take a look at third-party support rumors including Xbox games, and end with answering community write-ins for Question Block.
Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 9:53 - Housekeeping 21:40 - Snacktendo! 31:23 - Playing with Power! 1:11:01 - FamiNEWS! 1:11:26 - Are We Getting Astral Chain 2 on Switch 2? 1:33:50 - Phil Spencer Interview with Gamertag Radio 2:05:45 - Extremely OK Games Cancels Earthlock 2:08:52 - Paper Mario a GLADD Nominee for Trans Representation 2:17:06 - Surgent Studios and Pocketpair Team Up for New Horror Game 2:19:25 - EA Reports Lower than Expected Financials 2:26:03 - Will Xbox be the Biggest Publisher on Nintendo Switch 2? 3:08:36 - PAK Watch and NSO Updates 3:13:45 - Question Block! 3:14:53 - Third Party Support and Spreading Releases Out 3:24:23 - Switch 2 Accessories 3:26:05 - Switch 2 vs. The Other Consoles vs. Steam Deck 3:38:47 - Final Thoughts 3:48:02 - Thanks for Watching!
Playing With Power: Disney Dreamlight Valley, Dungeons of Hintenberg (Xbox), Indiana Hibes and the Great Circle (Xbox), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic, Tales of Graces f Remastered
Game of the Week: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Weekly Pickups: Mega Man 11
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424. Nintendo Switch 2 OFFICIALLY Revealed, Here's What We Know
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey break down all the details of the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, including the console’s reveal, its sleek new design, Mario Kart 9, and more.
Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 29:14 - Housekeeping 31:34 - SNACKTENDO! 37:47 - Playing With Power! 59:50 - FAMINEWS! - Switch 2 Announced 1:25:01 - Side Tangent - Universal Japan's Nintendo Parade 1:27:21 - Switch 2 Trailer Discussions 1:31:43 - Switch vs. Switch 2 Game Box Size 2:05:03 - Mario Kart 9 Footage Discussion 2:37:41 - Nintendo Patent for Second Screen Resurfaces 3:14:53 - PAK Watch 3:20:10 - Question Block! 3:25:02 - Final Thoughts 3:32:37 - Thanks for Watching!
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Playing With Power: Blade Chimera, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic
Game of the Week: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Weekly Pickups: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Tales of Graces f Remastered, Joy Con Controllers
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423. Switch 2 Announcement Coming with Leaks from CES
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey break down all of the latest rumors and information spreading about the Nintendo Switch successor, including games from Microsoft and more third parties, Genki's videos, information from developers, and more. Let's break it down!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 12:45 - Housekeeping 19:51 - SNACKTENDO! 23:33 - Weekly Pickups 24:51 - Playing with Power 43:43 - FAMINEWS! 44:45 - Nintendo Switch 2 Alleged Leaks from Genki at CES 57:02 - Echoes of Wisdom at the DICE Awards 1:01:52 - Discussing the Switch 2 Rumors 1:36:08 - PAK Watch 1:41:56 - NintendoLife's 8 Games Defining the Generation 2:20:12 - Community Questions 2:38:10 - Final Thoughts
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422. 2024 Year in Review and Looking at Nintendo's 2025
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss many topics as they begin the new year, including their plans for covering Nintendo in 2025, NieR:Automata reaching another big sales milestone, share the biggest games from Japanese creators in 2024, look back at Nintendo’s highlights from 2024, discuss the latest Switch 2 rumors, look at the 2025 lineup so far, answer questions from listeners and more.
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421. Preparing for a Big Year for Nintendo in 2025
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey kick off the new year with a relaxed episode, diving into how Nintendo might evolve in 2025, if Xbox will bring more of their games to the Switch 2 as they continue their "This is an Xbox" campaign, the potential for third-party collaborations, and more.
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420. Looking Back, Looking Ahead, and Nintendo's Bright Future
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This week, Edward and Corey give their last episode of 2024 a relaxing tone, discussing the year, Microsoft's This is an Xbox campaign, if Nintendo Switch 2 could handle Xbox games, a potential launch title, and more.
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419. Kirby Robobot Rumored to be the Next Switch Port
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey and Ed are back to discuss the rumors of Kirby Robobot being the next big port on Switch, Ubisoft's continued troubles, Shenmue III, and more.
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1UP. Nintendo Pow Block 2025 Content Planes and Updates
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey sits down to deliver some 2025 content updates, plans for the show, spinoff content, and for Boss Rush as a unit to attempt to be more consistent while providing quality to the listeners. The show will return with a new episode next week.
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418. Fresh Switch 2 Rumors, 2D Zelda Games, & Looking at Nintendo's 2025
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss a fresh new Switch 2 rumor regarding performance modes, Nintendo tracking pirates through Reddit, if 2D Zeldas are here to stay, and more.
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1:09:57 - Patreon Producers
1:10:27 - Saudi Public Fund Decreases Stake in Nintendo
1:14:27 - Tequila Works Closes Their Doors
1:25:33 - Nintendo Uses Reddit to Find Hacker
1:30:09 - Switch 2 Performance Mode
1:36:00 - Banter of the Week: 2D Zelda Games are Here to Stay
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417. Mario & Luigi Brothership Impressions & The Quality of the Wii U
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the Mario & Luigi Brothership review split, Nintendo's financial situation, the Wii U being a great console despite its flaws, and more.
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416. Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, Nintendo Music, and Pokemon TCG Pocket
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey is joined by Stephanie to discuss the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X finally making its way to Nintendo Switch in a Definitive Edition, the surprise release of the Nintendo Music mobile app, the success of Pokemon's TCG Pocket, and more.
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415. Sonic x Shadow Dominates and Yooka-Replayee Coming to Switch 2
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This week on the podcast, Edward and Corey discuss the success that Sonic x Shadow Generations has had over its opening weekend, Microsoft looking to expand their reach to possibly Switch 2, new games on NSO, Yooka-Laylee's return to possibly Nintendo's next console, and more.
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414. Nintendo Switch Online Has Big Plans for 2025 as Banjo-Tooie Returns
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey are back together to discuss Nintendo Switch Online's future, the return of Banjo-Kazooie with the N64 sequel hitting the service, Bandai Namco's issues, and more.
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413. Sound The Nintendo Alarm
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by Austin Campbell to discuss the Nintendo Alarm Clock, Sakurai's video about Iwata, and more.
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412. Echoes of Wisdom & The Past, Present, & Future of Zelda
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This week, Andre Wilson joins Corey Dirrig to discuss Echoes of Wisdom, the past, present, and future of the Zelda series, what they would like from 2D and 3D sequels, and more.
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411. Initial Thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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This week, Edward and Corey talk about their initial impressions of the long awaited Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom, and their first hours with the game. Does it live up to the hype?
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410. Switch 2 Rumors Begin to Swirl
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This week, Edward and Corey discuss the swirling rumors around the Nintendo Switch Successor, the reconfirmation that dungeons are in fact in the new Zelda game, and more.
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409. PAX West, Annapurna Interactive Resignations, and Echoes of Wisdom
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Nintendo Pow Block is back after a PAX West Hiatus to discuss the event, what makes them so special, hands-on Echoes of Wisdom, Annapurna Interactive's mass resignation, Tears of the Kingdom's original name, and more.
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SPECIAL: Boss Rush Podcast and Pow Block at PAX West
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This week on a very special Boss Rush Podcast, Corey, Stephanie, Pat, and Edward discuss the games they played at PAX West, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Astrobot, Monster Hunter Wilds, and a whole lot of indies as well as some of the memorable moments from the event.
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408. Most Anticipated Games of the Fall
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In this episode, Edward is joined by content creator Lord Snertz, cohost of The PlayStation Experience, to discuss their most anticipated games of the fall. Don't forget to check out Boss Rush Network's PAX West coverage!
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DIRECT RECAP: Breaking Down the Indie World Showcase and Partner Direct
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For this Direct Recap Show, Edward and Corey breakdown all of the games from both the Indie World Showcase and the Partner Direct from August 2024, including some big surprises.
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407. Gamescom and the Nintendo Museum
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In this episode, Edward is joined by Austin Campbell to talk about Gamescom, the Nintendo Museum opening, Nintendo's social media, and more.
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406. Voice Actress Rachael Lillis Passes Away and Tango Gameworks Purchases by Unlikely Hero
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the passing of voice actress Rachael Lillis, famous for her roles as Misty and Jesse in the Pokemon series, Tango Gameworks being saved by an unlikely hero, Opening Night Live, and more.
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- 10:27 Housekeeping and Discussions
- 31:51 - Snacktendo
- 41:47 - Playing with Power
- 51:19 - Patreon Producers
- 51:47 - FamiNEWS
- 52:09 - Lego Horizon Adventures
- 1:08:19 - Voice Actress Rachael Lillis Passes Away
- 1:10:52 - Tango Gameworks Lives!
- 1:19:48 - Opening Night Live will Feature New Games
- 1:25:12 - Banter of the Week
- 1:41:25 - Pak Watch
- 1:44:39 - Community Write Ins
- 1:45:45 - Ed Loves Elite Beat Agents
- 1:50:34 - Thanks for Watching!
- 1:51:42 - Expansion Pass (Patreon Only)
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405. Switch Sells 143 Million and New Darksiders Announced
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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the sales numbers of the Nintendo Switch and if it will catch PS2, the potential for a new Darksiders, Monolith hiring for a new RPG, and more.
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- 26:20 - Housekeeping
- 27:16 - Snacktendo!
- 32:09 - Playing with Power!
- 1:03:08 - Patreon Producers!
- 1:03:36 - FamiNEWS
- 1:03:53 - Nintendo Switch Sells 143 Million Units
- 1:07:56 - New Darksiders Announced
- 1:17:57 - Monolith Hiring for New RPG
- 1:28:00 - Nintendo Project Dolphin Prototype
- 1:29:44 - Doom 1 & 2 Definitive Editions
- 1:32:08 - Legendary Zelda Dungeons (Banter of the Week)
- 1:53:48 - Pak Watch
- 1:56:13 - Question Block
- 1:53:33 - Best Nintendo Style Game not by Nintendo
- 2:05:09 - Who Would Represent Each Olympic Sport?
- 2:09:32 - Favorite and Worst Game Intros
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404. Game Informer Closes Its Doors and Game Boy Turns 35
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403. Digital Foundry's Most Technically Impressive Switch Games
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This week on a very brisk Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss Luigi's Mansion 3's impressive technical performance from Digital Foundry, new amiibo for Splatoon 3, a leaked remaster of Tales of Xilia, and more.
Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 2:02 - Housekeeping 5:00 - Snacktendo! 9:50 - Playing with Power! 23:34 - FamiNews! 24:30 - New Splatoon amiibo Announced 28:15 - Digital Foundry Love Luigi's Mansion 3 30:35 - Tales of Xilia Remastered Leaked? 36:20 - Pak Watch 41:46 - PATREON PRODUCERS! 42:30 - Thanks for Watching!
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402. Famicom Detective Club Fools Us All
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by Pat Klein and Austin Campbell to discuss the reveal of Emio: The Smiling Man, the sad passing of GoldenEye and Perfect Dark artist Brett Jones, not completing games, and more.
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Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 10:02 - Housekeeping 11:01 - Snacktendo! 40:04 - Playing With Power! 1:33:20 - Famicom Detective Club - Emio: The Smiling Man 1:46:51 - GoldenEye and Perfect Dark's Brett Jones Passes Away 1:50:13 - NeatherRealm Faces Layoffs 1:58:10 - Banter of the Week 2:25:31 - PAK Watch 2:30:11 - Thanks for Watching 2:31:50 - Expansion Pass (Patreon Only)
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401: Who is Emio? Nintendo Reveals New Horror Game
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the ninth anniversary of Iwata's passing, the new horror game Nintendo teased this passed week, if we've ever reconsidered going back in a series because of one game, and more.
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0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block
2:10 - Remembering Satoru Iwata
5:40 - Housekeeping and Plugs
10:30 - Snacktendo!
15:08 - Playing with Power!
34:20 - PATREON PRODUCERS!
34:53 - FamiNEWS!
35:08 - Who is Emio?
46:10 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Outsells NES
49:03 - Stary Comes West on NSO
51:27 - Boss Rush Banter: Monster Hunter Stories 2 Has
Made Me Reconsider The Franchise
1:12:15 - Pak Watch
1:16:05 - Thanks for Watching!
1:17:23 - Expansion Pass (Patreon Only)
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400. Looking Back at Eight Years of Nintendo Switch
MAIN SHOW: This week is Episode 400 of Nintendo Pow Block, so Edward and Corey decide to sit down and rank the years Nintendo Switch has been out by the games that released in those years.
EXPANSION PASS: This week on this Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey talk about the last 9 years of Nintendo Pow Block, the ups and downs, the change of groups, ideas, hosts, and structure, the questionable decisions, and how Pow Block made Boss Rush what it is today.
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0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block
14:49 - Housekeeping
23:39 - Snacktendo!
31:23 - Patreon Producers!
31:56 - Playing with Power!
1:04:31 - Topic of the Show
1:07:21 - 2017 Releases
1:26:00 - 2018 Releases
1:47:05 - 2019 Releases
2:04:51 - 2020 Releases
2:17:44 - 2021 Releases
2:25:38 - 2022 Releases
2:36:59 - 2023 Releases
2:50:00 - 2024 & 2025 Releases
3:08:27 - Pak Watch
3:10:45 - Community Write-ins
3:40:26 - Thank You for Watching
3:41:01 - Expansion Pass (Patreon Exclusive Beginning Episode 401)
4:32:58 - Thanks for Watching
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399. How is Nintendo Still Delivering on Switch in 2024?
This week on Pow Block Podcast, Edward and Corey discuss how Nintendo is still delivering so many great games on the Switch eight years in based off of the Boss Rush Banter piece by Josh Martinez, Miyamoto's age, and more.
Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 1:57 - Housekeeping & Current Content 11:07 - Snacktendo 16:13 - Playing with Power 29:17 - FamiNews 46:43 - Banter of the Week 1:02:53 - Pak Watch 1:10:03 - Question Block 1:12:53 - Thanks for Watching! 1:14:09 - Post Show (Patreon Exclusive Beginning 401)
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