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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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11:51 – Housekeeping
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14:41 – Snacktendo
PLAYING WITH POWER
24:50 – Playing with Power
Avowed (Xbox)Fire Emblem Engage, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Pokemon TCG Pocket (Mobile)
53:53 – Weekly Pickups
Monster Hunter Stories (Switch), Pooch and Yoshi’s Woolly World (3DS)
FAMINEWS
1:02:53 – Nintendo Switch 2 Info from FCC Filing
FCC filings confirm that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support NFC for Amiibo, Wi-Fi 6 for faster connectivity, and feature two USB-C ports for charging. The console has been tested with original Switch game cartridges, reinforcing its backward compatibility. While the exact release date is unknown, Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will launch sometime this year.
Source: The Verge: The Nintendo Switch 2 will have NFC and Wi-Fi 6, FCC filings show
1:06:47 – Monolith Soft Hires Final Fantasy Cutscene Director
Monolith Soft has added cutscene director Daisuke Honda, known for his work on Final Fantasy XVI, VII Remake, and Kingdom Hearts III, fueling speculation about its upcoming Switch 2 projects. While the studio is busy with Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, it has also been hiring for a new RPG, and its history of supporting major Nintendo titles suggests broader involvement in future first-party games. With the Switch 2 Direct approaching on April 2, excitement is building for a possible Monolith Soft reveal.
Story Source: Nintendo Life: Monolith Soft Adds Final Fantasy Cutscene Artist To Its Ranks, So What’s It Cooking For Switch 2?
1:16:12 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remastered
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launches on July 11 for all major platforms, including Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC, with day-one availability on Game Pass. The game is a faithful remake with new skaters, parks, music, cross-platform multiplayer, a New Game+ mode, and a new level called Waterpark. Pre-orders grant early access perks, with the Digital Deluxe Edition offering extra content like Doom Slayer and Revenant skaters, while the Collector’s Edition includes a Birdhouse skateboard deck.
Story Source: Xbox Wire: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Returns on July 11
1:27:40 – GoldenEye 007 Up for Voting in Video Game HOF
GoldenEye 007 has been nominated for the 2025 World Video Game Hall of Fame after previously missing out in 2023. It faces strong competition from classics like Age of Empires, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and Quake, among others. Fans can vote on the Museum of Play website, with the top three public choices contributing to the final selection by the advisory committee.
Source: Museum of Play: Player’s Choice Ballot
PAK WATCH AND OTHER UPDATES
1:37:11 – PAK WATCH and Updates
NEW GAMES FOR THE WEEK:
3/12 – Expelled! – Miss Mulligatawney’s School for Promising Girls is one of the best boarding schools in England. You are Verity Amersham, here on a scholarship – and today you’re going to be expelled for attempted murder. From the creators of Overboard! and A Highland Song comes a highly replayable detective game with a wicked twist.
3/12 – Fate: Reawakened – FATE: Reawaken the critically acclaimed FATE games like never before! Play all 4 classic dungeon crawler titles with enhanced graphics as you battle through challenging procedurally generated dungeons, learn powerful spells, and fish to your heart’s content. Are you up to the task?
3/13 – On Your Tail – An intriguing getaway full of mystery awaits in the story-driven sim On Your Tail. Follow the adventures of the intrepid Diana, as she explores a charming seaside village, meets the eccentric inhabitants, and gets to the bottom of some of the most puzzling local mysteries.
3/18 – MLB The Show 25 – Ignite your passion and build your path to greatness – from high school all the way to the Baseball Hall of Fame in MLB® The Show™ 25! Along the way, connect with iconic baseball stars in fan favourite-modes updated with new ways to play, or try out the brand-new roguelike Diamond Quest mode where you earn rewards through moments, boss encounters and more.
GAME UPDATES:
Civilization VII’s first major update, version 1.1.0, has been released for the Nintendo Switch, introducing features like the Bermuda Triangle, enhancements to the Modern Age Geographic Society, and the ability to convert holy cities. The update also brings various UI and gameplay improvements, including adjustments to leader abilities and AI behavior. 
No Man’s Sky’s latest hotfix addresses numerous bugs and optimizations, but it has not yet launched on the Nintendo Switch. Developer Hello Games assures players that the update will arrive on Switch as soon as possible, bringing fixes for missions, inventory issues, planetary rendering, and overall performance improvements.
Stardew Valley’s latest Switch patch fixes text issues and crashes introduced in the previous update, ensuring smoother gameplay.
NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE UPDATES:
Game Boy / Game Boy Color
- Donkey Kong 94
- Mario Picross
NINTENDO SWITCH MUSIC UPDATES
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – Full Soundtrack
QUESTION BLOCK
1:45:39 – Question Block
1:47:01 – Eight Years of Switch
2:01:05 – Top 5 Switch-Only Games
2:05:39 – Things We’re Surprised Never Happened
2:07:19 – Favorite Switch-era Characters
2:20:38 – Final Thoughts
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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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