Author: Corey Hudson Dirrig
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 475: Our Top Games of 2025 and Most Anticipated Titles of 2026
A new year means new games—and bigger backlogs. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig look back at the games that defined 2025, share their personal Games of the Year, and preview the Nintendo titles they’re most excited for in 2026.
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EXPANSION PASS: Did You Get a Switch 2 for the Holidays? Here are the Games You Need!
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig help new Nintendo Switch 2 owners get started by recommending must-play games and breaking down which Nintendo Switch titles feature upgrades and enhancements on the new console.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 474: More Switch 2 Versions of Games Headed Our Way in 2026?
Edward Varnell reflects on 2025, discusses reports that Splatoon 3 may be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version, breaks down Bloober Team’s next game being exclusive to Switch 2, reviews Game Informer’s Top 50 games as voted by readers, and shares his thoughts on 2025 while looking ahead to 2026.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 4: The Tales of Series Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
On this episode of Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein, Stoy Jovic, Taylor, and guest Josh celebrate the Tales of series’ 35th anniversary, discussing its 47 games, standout JRPG elements, favorite entries, the Tales of Remastered Project, and what makes the series unique—from mascots to memorable stories and gameplay innovations.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 472: Are Smaller Game Cartridges Finally Coming for Switch 2 Games?
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig cover Nintendo’s $8.2M Wiimote patent win, November’s record-low U.S. hardware sales, a quick look at Madden and sports games history, and rumors about cheaper Switch 2 game cards and potential Wii titles coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 54: Let’s Talk About The Game Awards Announcements and Winners
On Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney return to discuss the announcements and winners of The Game Awards in this final episode of 2025. The show will return in 2026.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 304: The Game Awards Predictions and Netflix Buys Warner Bros. Discovery
Corey and LeRon share impressions of Metroid Prime 4, Destiny 2, new shows, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. They cover Netflix’s massive $82.7B Warner Bros. deal, Tim Cain’s return to Obsidian, and speculation around The Game Awards teaser, plus their own awards predictions.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 3: Let’s Talk About The Game Awards Nominees
The crew debates Thanksgiving side dishes, shares gaming stories from retro to indie, critiques Lost Soul Aside, celebrates Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, and digs into Game Awards nominees—spotlighting Clear Obscure, Silent Hill F, Silksong, and standout performances, music, and design—all with plenty of humor, tangents, and strong opinions.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 470: Netflix Buys Warner Bros., Metroid Prime 4 Impressions, and More
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey share impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, discuss Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros. deal, cover updates on Mina the Hollower and the new Witcher trilogy, and explore Switch 2 rumors and Mario Kart World datamines.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 256: Does Renegades’ Star Wars Collaboration Do Enough for Destiny 2’s Players?
This week, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney sit down to talk about the newest expansion in Destiny 2: Renegades. They get into the story beats, what nails that Star Wars vibe, the fun homages, and the stuff that… doesn’t quite hit.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 303: Dan Houser Slams AI, Yacht Club Games Needs a Hit, & Switch 2’s Best Games
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey, LeRon, Patrick, and Edward discuss Dan Houser’s AI criticism, Yacht Club Games’ high-stakes Mina the Hollower release, and CD Projekt Red’s ambitious Witcher trilogy timeline. They also highlight top Switch 2 games and dive into the weekly rotating segment.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 469: Nintendo’s New Subsidiary Studio and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Thoughts
Edward and Corey dive into Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment lore, Nintendo’s acquisition of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, Tarantino’s animated Yuki’s Revenge debuting in Fortnite, and Digital Foundry’s mixed Tomb Raider Switch 2 analysis—all on this week’s Nintendo Pow Block.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 302: How Do We Really Feel About The Game Awards Nominees?
This week on The Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss the latest games they’ve been playing, break down The Game Awards nominees, and share insights on the 2025 Bossies categories. Tune in for debates, predictions, and insider takes on the biggest awards in gaming.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 2: Silent Hill f and the Shift to Japanese-Style Horror
Episode 2 of the Boss Rush Gamescast features Patrick Klein, Stephanie Klimov, Block, and Stoy Jovic discussing their weekly games and Silent Hill f. Set in 1960s Japan, the game follows Hinako Shimizu as her town becomes a fog-filled nightmare of puzzles, monsters, and psychological horror.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 468: The Game Awards Nominees & Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2
Edward and Corey break down a surprise Switch release of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and what it could mean for future ports, then chat about this year’s Game Awards nominees, including Donkey Kong Bananza’s GOTY nod and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading nominations.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 255: Why Aren’t Fans Excited for Destiny 2’s Renegades Expansion?
Corey and Josh cover Geoff Keighley’s GOTY nominees and recent gaming news before diving into upcoming Destiny sandbox updates, Exotic tuning, and big changes on the horizon. They also explore why hype for the Renegades expansion feels low despite its strong potential.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 301: Valve’s Hardware, Steam Box, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, & Game Informer’s Perfect 10’s
This week, the Boss Rush crew covers Valve’s new hardware lineup, concerns around Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, major updates on Nintendo’s Mario Galaxy and Zelda movies, and debates Game Informer’s 32 perfect 10/10 titles—all packed into another big episode of The Boss Rush Podcast.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 467: Rosalina Shines in Movie Trailer, Valve’s New Steam Devices, Zelda Movie Leaks, & More
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey cover the surprise Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct, Pokémon Pokopia’s Switch 2 Game-Key Card debut, a new LEGO Zelda set, Valve’s new Steam hardware lineup, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3’s physical release, and fresh leaks from the upcoming Zelda movie.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 1: Let’s Talk About Hollow Knight: Silksong and Silent Hill 2
Patrick Klein, Taylor, and guest Carlos kick things off with a relaxed “video game book club” vibe — diving into what they’ve been playing and watching. The main spotlight goes to Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 300: Marvel Loves Insomniac, Wolverine, and Mass Effect on Prime Video
This episode dives into Marvel Games’ partnership with Insomniac — the team behind Spider-Man PS5 — as they prepare to bring Marvel’s Wolverine to life. Plus, we explore Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming Mass Effect TV series and what it means for fans of BioWare’s legendary sci-fi RPG.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Joseph Lieberman, Director of Marketing at Antlion Audio
On this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview, Edward Varnell sits down with Joseph Leiberman, Director of Marketing at Antlion Audio, about how he got into gaming, his time in the games industry, and more from PAX West.
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