Category: NINTENDO POW BLOCK
Nintendo Pow Block is the weekly Nintendo Podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. Each week, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig, as well as their friends from around the internet dive into the week that was in the world of Nintendo, including news, rumors, new games, discuss weekly pickups, and fan favorite segments like Question Block where they answer community questions, what they’ve been playing in Playing with Power, and their latest food quests in Snacktendo! New episodes every Monday on YouTube and podcast services.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 489: Monolith Soft is More Involved in Zelda’s Story Than We Thought
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Monolith Soft’s bold take on Ganondorf, exploring how the team crafted a more alluring, layered version of the iconic character.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 488: PAX East, Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions, and Fresh Leaks
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss PAX East 2026, Nintendo’s rejected patent tied to Pokémon-style battle mechanics, the newly announced Tears of the Kingdom art book Secrets of the Zonai, rumored leaks that reportedly have Nintendo upset, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 487: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Adds Star Fox, Epic Layoffs, & Ocarina of Time Remake
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig is joined by Boss Rush Podcast cohost LeRon Dawkins to discuss Glen Powell playing Fox McCloud, Nintendo clarifying Switch 2 pricing and why digital games are cheaper than physical, rumors about a new Switch 2 games, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 486: Pikmin Popping Up Everywhere in the Mario Galaxy Movie Marketing
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down the latest wave of Mario news, including new features coming to Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, a fresh lineup of McDonald’s Happy Meal toys, and a wild surprise: Pikmin joining the cast of the…
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 483: Pokemon Winds & Waves Games Announced for 2027 at Pokemon Presents
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down the latest Pokémon Presents presentation, celebrating 30 years of catching, trading, battling, watching, and collecting Game Freak’s iconic pocket monsters.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 480: Rumors Swirl as Wii Remote Support Page for Switch 2 Appears Online
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has surpassed 1 million combined sales across Switch and Switch 2, Mega Man: Dual Override fan voting is live for top Robot Master designs, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie teaser is packed with cosmic callbacks.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 478: Switch 2 Records, Leadership Shuffling, & Zelda’s 40th Anniversary
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, the record-breaking Switch 2, Zelda’s 40th anniversary, and Nintendo leadership changes. They also chat about retro game preservation, DS on NSO, and which Dreamcast classics deserve a modern comeback.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 477: Zelda Movie on Netflix, Fire Emblem Leaked Date, & Hi-Fi Rush Rated
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig cover a packed week of Nintendo news, including reports of the live-action Zelda movie coming to Netflix, Armature Studios shutting down, Hi-Fi Rush potentially heading to Switch and Switch 2, and a leaked release date for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 476: LEGO Pokémon, Big Anniversaries & Potential NSO Expansions
LEGO Pokémon is coming, Switch 2 keeps heating up, and 2026 is packed with huge Nintendo anniversaries. We break down the biggest news, new games, updates, and community questions in this jam-packed episode of Nintendo Pow Block.
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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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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 473: Looking Back at the Games on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2025
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig recap the year in Nintendo, covering games, the Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Online, and more.
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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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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 471: Let’s Discuss the Winners & Big Announcements from The Game Awards
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig recap The Game Awards 2025, from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s massive sweep to major reveals like Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Control: Resonant, new Tomb Raider games, Mega Man: Dual Override, and big Switch 2 news.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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