Category: NINTENDO
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Boss Rush Banter: Skyward Sword’s Motion Controls Are The Definitive Way
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’s motion controls get a bad rap, but are they really that terrible?
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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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Boss Bush Banter: Valkyria Chronicles Is The Refresh Tactical RPGs Need
Valkyria Chronicles combines turn-based strategy with third-person shooter to make one of the most refreshing tactical games ever.
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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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Boss Rush Banter: The Next Pokémon Game Should be Based on Canada
We’ve had Pokémon titles based on France, New York, and the United Kingdoms. It is time for the syrup-drinkers to shine. Bring Pokémon to Canada!
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Boss Rush Banter: Final Fantasy XII’s Gambit System Deserves to be Imitated
Final Fantasy XII’s gambit system is unique, rewarding, and absolutely deserves to be highlighted and improved upon in other RPGs.
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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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Boss Rush Banter: Fire Emblem Shadows is a Game with No Audience
Fire Emblem Shadows is an interesting idea, but it doesn’t seem to have been made for Fire Emblem fans.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 294: Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 and Round 3 of Metacritic Draft 2025
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov and Patrick Klein are back to talk about what they’ve been playing and wrap up their 2025 Metacritic Draft.
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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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Boss Rush Banter: Bring These Forgotten Zelda Games to Nintendo Switch Online
The time is nigh for Nintendo to bring these three obscure SNES-era Zelda games to Nintendo Switch Online!
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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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Boss Rush Banter: Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia is a Nostalgia-Filled Love Letter
Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia beautifully merges the fundamentals of classic and modern Megami Tensei, resulting in a fantastic love letter to the dungeon role-playing genre.
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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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Boss Rush Banter: It Took Nearly 400 Tries to Defeat an Elden Ring Boss — Why Am I Still Playing?
The beauty — and the agony — of FromSoftware games like Elden Ring is how much punishment you’re willing to endure before you finally taste victory.
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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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Boss Rush Banter: Dragon Quest Is Having A Moment Except In One Key Area
The Dragon Quest franchise is officially having a moment in all areas but new mainline entries as fans still wait on Dragon Quest XII.
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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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EXPANSION PASS: The Many Conversations about Gaming and Balancing Life’s Choices
Edward Varnell dives into the conversations surrounding gaming—exploring how we balance the hobbies we love with the lives we live, the responsibilities we carry, and the choices we make along the way.
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