Category: NEWS
Stay up to date with everything happening in gaming and entertainment from the Boss Rush Network, including breaking industry updates and major announcements from our contributing writers, producers, and podcasters at Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush Network. Explore news articles, podcast discussions, videos, and more as we break down what’s happening across games, tech, movies, TV, and beyond.
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Nintendo News: New Joy-Con 2 Colors Announced
New Joy-Con 2 colors for the Nintendo Switch 2 console!
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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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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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Limited Run Games Sets Sights to Switch 2 Physicals in 2026
Limited Run Games has a lot in store for 2026, including Switch 2 physicals.
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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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Donkey Kong Bananza Wins Best Family Game at The Game Awards 2025
Donkey Kong Bananza, the hit 3-D platformer from Nintendo takes home the prize for best family game.
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Two and a Half Studios Announces A Date With Death 2: REMNANTS
Two and a Half Studios announced the sequel to one of their games which is called A Date With Death 2: REMNANTS. Their trailer gave a little peek into what is to come.
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Yoshi’s Crafted World is Added to Nintendo Music
Music from the Nintendo Switch title starring Yoshi and Poochy has been added to the Nintendo Music app!
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It’s True: Leon Kennedy Will Return in Resident Evil: Requiem
If you pre-order Resident Evil: Requiem on your PlayStation, you may notice something new.
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Boss Rush Banter: Fans Didn’t Love the Total War 25th Anniversary Showcase
What was meant to be a celebratory look into the future of the Total War franchise, has in fact caused yet more controversy for Creative Assembly.
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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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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Has Been (Partially) Added to Nintendo Music
Select tracks from the recently released Metroid Prime 4: Beyond have been added to the Nintendo Music app!
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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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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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Genshin Impact’s Newest Update Releases the Hexerei: Secret Rite that Buffs Old Mondstadt Characters
Genshin Impact’s newest livestream revealed that a new team faction will be added, the Hexerei: Secret Rite. This will buff a multitude of Mondstadt-aligned characters and fix some of their clunky gameplay.
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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 466: 10 Million Switch 2s, Zelda Movie in Production, and More New Apps
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the Zelda movie filming in New Zealand, Nintendo’s massive Switch and game sales milestones, and whether Nintendo has too many mobile apps. Tune in for news, analysis, and fun conversation on this week’s episode of Nintendo Pow Block!
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MDEV 2025 Kicks Off in Downtown Madison
The annual Midwest game development conference kicks off with a presentation and panel on the state of the games industry in the Midwest.
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Reconnect Us Charity Auction, Hosted by Briana White, Hopes to Bring Back Connections in the Gaming Community
Read for more information about the worthy cause and how to participate.
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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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