Category: NINTENDO NEWS
Get our thoughts on the news in the world of Nintendo!
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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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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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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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Nintendo Direct: Everything You Need to Know About The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
A Nintendo Direct reveals new details on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 465: Zelda Vinyls, Resident Evil Requieum on Switch 2, and Animal Crossing 3.0
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell breaks down major Nintendo news—from Zelda’s first-ever vinyl release and Capcom’s Resident Evil bundle for Switch 2 to Animal Crossing’s big upgrade and Nintendo’s recent legal battles. Tune in for all the latest Switch 2 updates and surprises!
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 464: Assassin’s Creed Shadows & Fallout 4 Anniversary Headed to Switch 2
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig cover five major games coming to the Switch and Switch 2, including Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Fallout 4.
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Limited Run to Celebrate Decade-long Milestone
Forever Physical is Limited Run’s motto, and on October 25th, 2025, they will hold a 10-year anniversary celebration in their physical store in Cary, NC.
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Metroid II – Return of Samus is Added to Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added music from Metroid II – Return of Samus, the Game Boy classic, to their music app.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 463: Assassin’s Creed Game Canceled and Itagaki Passes Away at 58
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Ubisoft’s canceled Assassin’s Creed project and honor the late Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki.
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All Hands on Deck Coming to Switch Later This Year
The upcoming co-op puzzle platformer All Hands on Deck, is now coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, later this year!
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 462: Assassin’s Creed Shadows Leaked for Switch 2 & Nintendo Short Films
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been rated by PEGI and may be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 after a retailer listing leaks its Game-Key Card version.
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Japan-Exclusive Mario Game Added to Nintendo Switch Online (And More!)
This mouse-controlled obscure Mario title has been added to Nintendo Switch Online, alongside Bubsy, and FATAL FURY SPECIAL!
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 461: Capcom on Switch 2 Performance & Bloober Team’s Future Plans
Edward Varnell discusses Nintendo’s announcement of its new Singapore entity, Nintendo Singapore, established on September 26 and led by Takahiro Miura to expand the company’s presence in Southeast Asia.
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Princess Peach: Showtime! Added to Nintendo Music App
Princess Peach: Showtime! joins Nintendo’s music-listening app for Nintendo Switch Online users!
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 460: Doug Bowser Retires, Resident Evil Requiem, and Tokyo Game Show
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Doug Bowser’s retirement as President of Nintendo of America and the historic appointment of Devon Prichard as the first woman to step into the role.
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Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams Added to Nintendo Switch Online
Two Gameboy Advance classics are coming to Nintendo Switch Online! Enjoy Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams today!
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EXPANSION PASS: Gaming Stories Found on Reddit
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell sits down with Boss Rush Network contributor Wolfeee to discuss the gaming stories they found on Reddit.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 293: Metal Gear Solid Delta Impressions and Moving from Consoles to PC
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by Secret Friends Unite cofounder Todd Oxtra to discuss their shift from console to PC gaming and why they believe more console players should make the jump as the experience becomes increasingly seamless.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 459: Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 Changes the Third Party Conversation
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the classic Nintendo question: will Switch 2 be a strong home for third-party games? This time, it feels promising.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 252: What’s Going On with Destiny 2 and Ash and Iron?
This week, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the Ash and Iron updates, the community’s mixed reception, and DMG04’s response, while also diving into changes aimed at improving the Power climb.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 292: Voice Acting, Final Fantasy, Coffee, and Nerding Out with Ben Starr
In this special episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, recorded live at PAX West 2025, Patrick Klein and his Video Game Book Club cohost Taylor sit down with actor Ben Starr—best known as the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 458: Direct Shows Mario Galaxy, Pokemon, Metroid Prime 4, & Fire Emblem
This week, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dig into the latest Nintendo Direct. From the reveal of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave to a Switch 2 upgrade for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, plus new games like Mario Tennis Fever and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, there’s a ton to be excited about.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 9.12.2025: Mario Galaxy Takes Over the 40th Anniversary Celebration
Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and LeRon Dawkins break down the recent Nintendo Direct, featuring the Super Mario Galaxy movie, HD Galaxy 1 & 2, new amiibo, upcoming Switch 2 upgrades like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, announcements for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and more.
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ICYMI: Nintendo Direct Recap for September 12th, 2025
Here is a recap of everything announced at the Nintendo Direct that aired Friday, September 12th. It was an hour-long showcase of games and other updates paving the way for late 2025 and beyond.
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