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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.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 – Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block
17:02 – Housekeeping
29:01 Snacktendo!
PLAYING WITH POWER!
37:37 – Playing With Power!
FamiNEWS!
57:06 – Switch 2 Units Reportedly Already Shipped to North America
Rumors suggest that 383,000 Switch 2 units and 41,598 charging grips were shipped from Vietnamese manufacturer HVBG to North America in January 2025, hinting at a potential early summer launch. With HVBG reportedly holding at least 1.7 million Switch 2 screens and Nintendo aiming to produce seven million units worldwide before launch, anticipation is high. However, these claims are unverified, and fans will have to wait for official confirmation during Nintendo’s Direct on April 2nd.
Source Link: Reddit
1:03:42 – Switch 2 Price will Likely be $399
Analysts are predicting that the Switch 2 will be the “biggest-ever console launch” in history, with a potential price of $400 or more, despite challenges like US tariffs. Experts expect the system to sell in large quantities from day one, with a strong lineup of games including new Mario Kart, 3D Mario, Pokémon Legends, and Metroid Prime 4. Pricing estimates range from $399 to $499, and Nintendo is expected to launch 6 million to 8 million units, with more details likely to be revealed in its April broadcast.
Source: Bloomberg
1:17:56 – FCC Filing Suggests GameCube Controllers are Incoming
A recent FCC filing by Nintendo for a wireless Bluetooth controller with the model number ‘BEE’ has sparked speculation that the Switch 2 could support the iconic GameCube controller. Detective work on Famiboards suggests the design matches the back of the GameCube controller, and the lack of NFC functionality rules out it being a Switch 2 Pro Controller. With Nintendo’s history of reworking classic controllers for Switch Online, fans are hopeful that GameCube support could be revealed during the upcoming April Direct.
Source: FCC ID
1:29:02 – Niantic Sells Gaming Division
Niantic has sold its gaming division, including popular titles like Pokémon GO, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now, to mobile game developer Scopely for $3.5 billion. Scopely, owned by Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group, plans to continue supporting these games and their development teams, aiming to preserve their original vision and community engagement. This acquisition reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to invest in the gaming industry through its Public Investment Fund.
Source: Polygon
1:36:03 – Nintendo Store Opening in San Francisco
Nintendo has announced that its second official U.S. store, Nintendo San Francisco, will open on May 15, 2025, in Union Square at 331 Powell Street. The store will offer a range of exclusive products, events, and experiences for fans of all ages. Reservations will be required for the grand opening, and further details will be shared soon.
Source: Business Wire
1:37:57 – Star Wars Hunters Closing Servers
The servers for Star Wars: Hunters will shut down later this year, marking the end of online support for the free-to-play mobile and Switch game. Players will no longer be able to access online features or purchase in-game content after the closure.
Source: Star Wars Hunters Website
PAK WATCH
1:42:12 – PAK Watch
3/18 – MLB The Show 25 – Ignite your passion and build your very own path to greatness—from high school all the way to the Hall of Fame! Along the way, connect with iconic baseball stars in fan-favorite modes – updated with new ways to play.
3/20 – Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – The massive sci-fi adventure returns for a new generation. Explore the planet Mira and defend yourself against enemies using giant, weaponized robots. The visually enhanced edition of this open-world RPG contains newly added story elements and more.
3/21 – Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land – “Atelier Yumia” is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building” in the field.
GAME UPDATES AND DLC
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist has released a free 1.1.0 update, adding Boss Rush Mode, Boss Rematch, and New Game +, along with new relic upgrades and bug fixes. The update is live on Steam and coming to consoles soon.
Splatoon 3’s Version 9.3.0 update arrives this week, featuring weapon adjustments, Splatfest changes, bug fixes, and hints at future battle balance tweaks.
Vampire Survivors’ massive free update (Version 1.13) arrives in March 2025, promising new characters, weapons, and references. While cross-save support launches alongside it, the Switch version will receive this feature in a later hotfix.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has released “The Chapter of Seign” DLC for $7.99, offering a new perspective on events within the Galdean Empire. It’s included in the Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Edition, with “The Chapter of Markus” arriving on April 3, 2025.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will remove trade tokens and introduce a shinedust system for trading higher rarity cards by the end of autumn 2025. Additional updates will include improved trading features and potential solutions for currently untradeable cards.
The Final Fantasy series has surpassed 200 million sales worldwide, with five million from the 2023 Pixel Remasters. To celebrate, Square Enix released patch 1.2.0 for all six remasters, featuring UI improvements, balancing tweaks, and bug fixes.
Tetris 99 is getting a Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition MAXIMUS CUP, including music, themes, and more.
NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE AND NINTENDO MUSIC UPDATES
Nintendo Music
- Super Mario Bros. 3 Full Soundtrack
QUESTION BLOCK
1:52:13 – Question Block
1:53:45 – Our Favorite Nintendo Launch Lineups
Sam Hall via YouTube: The Switch 2 is coming up obviously, and I was wondering what you thought about past Nintendo console lineups? What is the best? What was your favorite? Interested in your thoughts.
2:05:01 – Dormant Franchises on Switch 2
DaShawn Malone via Bluesky: What franchises do you think will make a comeback on Switch 2
2:08:22 – Final Thoughts
2:14:04 – Thanks for Watching!
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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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