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 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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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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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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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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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 457 – Pokemon Legends Z-A & Final Fantasy VII Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Impressions at PAX West 2025
This week, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are back together to talk about Edward’s trip out to Seattle for PAX West 2025.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 456: PlayStation 6 Handheld Leak, Switch 2 Sales Surge, & FFVII Remake
This week, Corey Dirrig is joined by Xbox Casuals cohost Josh Finney to break down the biggest gaming news. We cover reports of a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit shortage, the console’s record-breaking sales, and Square Enix confirming Final Fantasy VII Remake runs at a stable 30fps on Switch 2.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 455: Kirby Air Riders Direct and Big Showings at Gamescom 2025
This week, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Mario Kart World winning Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game at Gamescom 2025, alongside Donkey Kong Bananza earning Best Gameplay and Hollow Knight: Silksong taking home Best Trailer.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 454: Pokemon Scalpers are at it Again and The Next Tales Remaster
Edward Varnell goes solo, discussing how Nintendo is teaming up with the Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance to bring competitive gaming to schools, letting over 80,000 students jump into Smash Ultimate, Splatoon 3, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with free NSO memberships and codes to get them started.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 453: Mina the Hollower Shines on Switch 2 at Indie World Showcase
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the games revealed at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase presentation, including the reveal that Mina the Hollower, the highly anticipated follow up to Shovel Knight by Yacht Club Games, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 452: Mario Kart World Pushes Nintendo Switch 2 to sell 6 Million Units
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Nintendo’s recent quarterly financials as Mario Kart World each sell over 5.5 million units worldwide, helping push total Switch 2 sales past 6 million in just seven weeks.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 451: Are PlayStation and Xbox Games Coming to Switch 2? Here’s How
This week on Nintendo Pow Block Podcast, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig explore how PlayStation and Xbox could bring select IP to the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of their growing multiplatform strategies.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 450: Zelda Movie Casting, Donkey Kong Bananza, & Mortal Kombat 2 Trailer
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey finally got hands on with Donkey Kong Bananza, the highly anticipated 3D platformer from the Super Mario Odyssey team. They also talk about the casting of Link and Zelda in the 2027 film, the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II, the influence of Metroid Prime…
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 449: Ten Years Later, Iwata’s Influence is Still Front and Center
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey remember Satoru Iwata on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Iwata was more than just Nintendo’s president—he was a game developer at heart and a true gamer. His words and leadership style still inspire many today.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 448: Why is Nintendo’s Development Culture Different?
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward, Stephanie, and Corey discuss Virtuos’ optimism for Switch 2, the controversy over missing VRR support in docked mode, and Shinya Takahashi’s reaffirmation of Nintendo’s supportive, developer-first culture amid industry-wide layoffs.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 447: Let’s DK Rap about Donkey Kong Bananza!
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the recent Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct and the new gameplay mechanics the game introduces, including the reveal of teen Pauline. They also talk about the swirling rumors of four specific third party games coming to Nintendo Switch 2, collectible statues, and answer…
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EXPANSION PASS: Nintendo Switch 2 is Out, Now What?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the games coming out soon for Nintendo Switch 2 now that the console is out in the wild.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 446: Nintendo Switch 2 is the Fastest Selling Console Ever
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward is joined by Courty Yikes and Stephanie Klimov to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2’s success and it being the fastest selling console of all time.
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EXPANSION PASS: The Last of The Launch Lineups Before Switch 2: NES, Game Boy, and SNES
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss the launches and the libraries of Nintendo’s earliest entries into the home console market in the NES and the SNES, as well as the longevity of the Game Boy in this last edition of Nintendo Launch Lineups before the Switch 2 launches.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 444: Our Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions! Mario Kart, Cyberpunk, and More
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov are excited to finally talk about their impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2, including the console, the games, the accessories, and more. They also discuss some of the summer’s gaming festivities including Summer Game Fest, the Wholesome Direct, and more.
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EXPANSION PASS: Feeling the Love of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
This week on Expansion Pass, Corey sits down to discuss his growing love for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, its refreshing take on characters, story (with lite spoilers up to and within Act 1), and combat, and how its changed the way he thinks about videos games moving forward.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 443: It’s Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Week! Here’s What’s Coming
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are preparing for Nintendo Switch 2 launch week, discussing every launch game, accessory, and updates coming on launch day. Its finally here!
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EXPANSION PASS: Nintendo Switch 2, Features, and a Question Block Backlog
This week on Expansion Pass, Corey sits down to answer some of the questions written in to Question Block on the main show to discuss Nintendo Switch 2, franchises like Star Fox and F-Zero, thoughts on a new IP, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 442: Mario Kart World on Switch 1? It Almost Happened
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how Mario Kart World shifted from Switch 1 to Switch 2, how Xenoblade Chronicles 3 managed over 100,000 assets with procedural generation, the excitement surrounding Expedition 33, what’s next for NetherRealm now that Mortal Kombat 1 support is wrapping up, and answer great…
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EXPANSION PASS: The Legendary and Revolutionary Library of the Nintendo 64
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the legendary and revolutionary library of the Nintendo 64, one of Nintendo’s most beloved console generations.
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