Pow Block Podcast – A Nintendo Podcast by Boss Rush
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The June Nintendo Direct has come and gone, giving Nintendo Switch owners more reasons to keep their devices charged this fall. On this week’s episode of The Pow Block Podcast, Edward and Corey discuss the biggest news and takeaways from the recent Nintendo Direct, the new figures from Smile Fest 2024, Limited Run Games’ slew of new physical releases, and what to expect from the Switch in the coming months.
Later, they debate the question of physical vs. digital video games as some recent notable titles like Hi-Fi Rush, Alan Wake II and Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II did not receive mainstream physical editions. This debate was recently discussed in a Boss Rush Banter by contributor Shane Kelly. Many listeners may have noticed that some larger third party Switch releases are also released as a code-in-a-box at retail. Finally, the group answers listener questions posed in The Boss Rush Network Discord and Patreon posts.
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Nintendo Pow Block – A Nintendo Podcast by Boss Rush
Nintendo Pow Block is a weekly Nintendo podcast hosted by Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and their friends from around the internet. Each week, they dive into the latest Nintendo news and rumors for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, new and upcoming releases, updates to Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Music app, and discuss what they’ve been playing in the Playing with Power segment.
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Today’s Pow Block Podcast Panel:
Edward Varnell is the Cofounder of Boss Rush Media, the host of Nintendo Pow Block, and the Director of Nintendo Content for The Boss Rush Network. You can connect with Edward on Bluesky, on X/Twitter and on Instagram.
Corey Dirrig is the Founder and President of Boss Rush Media. He is the host of The Boss Rush Podcast, Nintendo Pow Block, Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast, and cohosts a variety of other podcasts and content. You can follow Corey on Bluesky, on X/Twitter, and on Instagram or connect with him on LinkedIn for Business Inquiries.
Show Notes from This Episode:
Pow Block Podcast Pre-Show
0:00 – Pre-Show Start Time
Topic: We’re Adding a Pre-Show and Post-Show for Patreon! Here’s a Sneak Peak.
0:27:35 – Pow Block Podcast Main Show Start
0:41:12 – Boss Rush Team Milestone Moment
1:04:17 – Snacktendo!
Segment Description: Each panelist discusses the interesting meals, treats, and snacks that they encountered over the course of the past week.
Edward:
- Cherry Blossom Cola with Salmon Sushi
- Mexican Chipotle Bowl from Chili’s
Corey:
- Pizza Party and Movie Night
- Ice Cream
1:14:47 – Playing With Power!
Segment Description: Each panelist discusses the games that they have been playing over the course of the last week. This is the meat of the show with discussions and talking points on each game.
Edward:
- Metroid: Zero Mission
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape Campaign
- Unsighted
Corey:
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Episode Echoes
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario 3D World
- Tetris Effect Connected
1:47:13: FamiNEWS Start
Segment Description: The panel discusses the news stories chosen for the news segment. Each news story needs a lite description and a link to the story it’s referencing. Make sure to reference the source and the author during the story as well.
Story: Metroid Prime 4 was finally re-revealed as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, set to release sometime in 2025.
Time Stamp: 1:49:14
- Author: James Bojaciuk
- Source: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is Slated for 2025
- Site: BossRush.net
Story: A new Zelda game was announced during this past Nintendo Direct, and it gave gamers a bit of a shock. Not only is this new game returning to the Link’s Awakening remake artstyle, but it will be the first mainline game where you can PLAY as ZELDA. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is coming to Nintendo Switch this September.
Time Stamp: 1:59:32
Community Question: Seamus the Kilted Gamer via Discord – In light of Zelda’s echo abilities in the upcoming game Echoes of Wisdom, will there be traditional dungeon items in the dungeons?
- Author: Stephanie Klimov
- Source:Zelda Comes into Her Own in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Site: BossRush.net
Story: After nine years since its last new entry, the Mario & Luigi series returns for its first home console game, Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Time Stamp: 2:05:23
- Author: Block (Block’s Gaming Reviews)
- Source: Mario & Luigi Set to Return in New RPG Adventure
- Site: BossRush.net
Story: Square-Enix shows off Dragon Quest III 2D-HD Remake AND announces that Dragon Quest I & II will arrive in 2025.
Time Stamp: 2:08:19
- Author: Josh Martinez
- Source: Square Enix Dominates Its Nintendo Direct Showing With Classic RPG Remakes
- Site: BossRush.net
Story: Final Fantasy series creator and Mistwalker Studios’ founder Hironobu Sakaguchi’s Apple Arcade exclusive RPG is finally making its way to consoles! In the form of Fantasian: Neo Dimension, Switch players will finally get to experience this unique RPG. Mistwalker is known for its Xbox 360 exclusive games Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey, its Wii exclusive The Last Story, and its mobile RPG offerings.
Time Stamp: 2:12:09
- Author: Brian Shae
- Source: Final Fantasy Creator’s Apple Arcade Exclusive Fantasian Arrives On Switch This Year
- Site: Game Informer
Story: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is coming to Nintendo Switch in January 2025, kicking the new year off with one of DK’s best platformers.
Time Stamp: 2:14:59
- Author: Matt Miller
- Source: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Is On The Way To Switch
- Site: Game Informer
Story: A new Mario Party game was announced, seemingly a sequel in the newly rebranded Super Mario Party series. Super Mario Party Jamboree was shown at the Nintendo Direct, complete with a 20 player online mode, new minigames, and more.
Time Stamp: 2:16:31
- Author: Jou Lee Yang
- Source: Nintendo Direct Announces Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Site: BossRush.net
Story: Nintendo Switch Online adds two great GBA games and two prominent first person shooters to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass offerings. The GBA games are The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords and Metroid: Zero Mission. The shooters, Perfect Dark and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, will be added to a new package called Nintendo 64 Mature 17+.
Time Stamp: 2:17:29
- Author: Block (Block’s Gaming Reviews)
- Source: Nintendo Adds Four New Games to Switch Online, Including Two Mature 17+ Titles
- Site: BossRush.net
Story: A new Princess Zelda Figma figure was revealed during Smile Fest 2024 this week and it is GORGEOUS. Other gaming related figures included a Bulborb from the Pikmin series, Chef Kirby, Waddledee, and of course new versions of Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehog.
Time Stamp: 2:22:28
- Author: Liam Doolan
- Source: Zelda ‘Tears Of The Kingdom’ Figma Prototype Unveiled, Here’s A First Look
- Source: New Nintendo Nendoroids Revealed At Smile Fest 2024
- Source: @HobbyGenki on X
- Site: Nintendo Life
Story: Limited Run Games announces over 20 new Physical Games this week, including Fear Effect, Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary, the Gex trilogy, and Tomba 1 & 2.
Time Stamp: 2:25:55
- Author: Vikki Blake
- Source: Limited Run Games announces 20+ new physical releases are on the way
- Site: Eurogamer
Story: Other notable games announced or shown off during the Nintendo Direct.
Time Stamp: 2:30:52
- Source: Nintendo via YouTube
- Games and Updates:
- Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
- Marvel vs. Capcom Collection
- Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball Update
- Disney Illusion Island Free Investigation Update
2:31:43: Topic or Nintendo-Themed Boss Rush Banter of the Show:
Segment Description: A panelist picks the best Boss Rush Banter piece of the week, major industry topic, something interesting related to classic games, or something about the other consoles to be discussed at length on the podcast. If there are multiple good Banters, they will be added to the topic queue along with the link to that article. If there are no good Banters, another topic will be selected.
Boss Rush Banter: What Are Your Thoughts on New Games Not Having a Physical Release Version?
Banter Information:
- Boss Rush Banter Title: What Are Your Thoughts on New Games Not Having a Physical Release Version?
- Author: Shane Kelly @StillsaneShane on X
- View all Boss Rush Banter pieces here
2:55:07: Pak Watch!
Segment Description: Pak watch is our segment that highlights the new games coming to Nintendo Switch over the course of the next week.
- 6/25 – Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition – Bringing back the groundbreaking classic adventure game with a host of new features, Beyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition includes updated visuals running at up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS; updated controls and quality-of-life features; a new in-game treasure hunt and Speedrun Mode; and a special anniversary gallery.
- 6/25 – Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble – An adventurer searching for the Legendary Banana to find her father. Drawing, treasure, and all things that glitter put a smile on this monkey’s face. Her sharp observation skills allow her to see through traps with ease. Our banana-loving protagonist who’s always got bananas on his mind.
- 6/27 – Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD – The magical Dark Moon that hangs over Evershade Valley seems to calm the ghosts that live there. But when it suddenly breaks apart, the once-friendly ghosts become unruly! Luigi must stumble into action and find his courage to restore the Dark Moon to its rightful place in the sky.
- 6/27 – NeoSprint – NeoSprint zooms back to life as a single screen arcade racer for up to 8 players, paired with a robust track builder and intuitive sharing tools, ensuring a racing experience that satisfies speed demons and architects alike. Campaign mode, Grand Prix, Obstacle Courses and Time Trials provide tons of pulse-pounding race content, and multiplayer modes make for chaotic fun. Can you conquer the speedways and claim the fastest times?
- 6/27 – Tchia – Tchia is an action-adventure video game played from a third-person perspective. The player assumes control of the titular protagonist, who must explore a tropical archipelago to rescue her kidnapped father.
- 6/28 – Spy x Anya: Operation Memories – Anya Forger has a new assignment from school: creating a photo diary! Let’s collect memories by going to school on weekdays while going out to all sorts of exciting places like the beach or an art museum on days off, in search of subjects to photograph.
3:03:09: Question Block!
Segment Description: This segment encourages listener and viewer engagement by incorporating their questions into the podcast. Listeners are encouraged to join the Boss Rush Network Discord or Patreon to ask their questions or they can use the podcast’s email address.
If you want to write in to the show, join The Boss Rush Network Discord or look for the question thread on our free Patreon Tier and leave them in those threads. You can also email us at nintendopowblock@gmail.com.
3:04:01: Mary Helen Norris via Discord
After an extended period of time without new RPGs for a lot of their cornerstone RPGs, we got announcements for two this week. Do y’all think this is a return to more original content or will we fall back to remakes only?
3:16:47: Sam Hall via Patreon
If the successor to the Nintendo Switch really is coming sometime next year, how do you think the Switch will be supported once it is out? Very curious to see how long of a life this has after the next system is out.
3:24:02: End of the Main Podcast
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3:25:50: Pow Block Podcast Post-Show
Segment Description: In this segment EXCLUSIVE to Patreon (beginning Episode 401), one panelist will bring any topic to the show, Nintendo related or otherwise, to discuss for about 20 minutes.
TOPIC: What are some video game series that have piqued your interest but you’ve never played or played very little of?
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