Category: NINTENDO
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PODCAST: Dragon Quest XII Gets Delayed Amidst Studio Reshuffle – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 386
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the delay of Dragon Quest XII, Ninja Theory’s Co-founder leaving the company, why Bayonetta and Stellar Blade are being compared, and more.
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Boss Rush Banter: Will Square Enix Update Dragon Quest XII or Kingdom Hearts IV First?
Square Enix has no top-tier franchise releases on the horizon. Will Dragon Quest XII or Kingdom Hearts IV get an update first?
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 221: Celebrating The Year of the Dragon with Dragon-Inspired Games
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss their favorite dragon-inspired games to celebrate the Chinese New Year and The Year of the Dragon.
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EXPANSION PASS: Rediscovering Our Gaming Identity – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 96
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss rediscovering their own gamer identities and how content creation has kind of destroyed how one person in particular plays games.
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VA-11 HALL-A & Cyberpunk Red Unite for Tabletop Bartending Action
Cyberpunk Red players can meet characters from VA-11 HALL-A in this latest free DLC expansion to the tabletop game.
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PODCAST: A Lot of Restructuring in the Video Game Industry – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 385
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by friend of the show Greysun Morales to talk about PAX, industry restructuring, Princess Peach Showtime’s Japanese reception, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Building a Gaming Brand that Matters with Kris Antoni, Founder and CEO of Toge Productions
This week on a Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Stephanie Klimov and Patrick Klein sit down with Kris Antoni, CEO and Founder of independent publisher Toge Productions about building a globally recognized indie brand, the importance of independent development, and much more.
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PAX East 2024: Midwest Games is One of the Best Publishers You Don’t Know About…. Yet
The team at Midwest Games felt humbly different and that is what makes them a special company. They will be the one to keep an eye on in the coming years as they prove that yes, great games can come from anywhere.
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PAX East 2024: Gylee Games’ Ra Ra Boom is the Next Great Beat’em Up Worth Cheering For
Ra Ra Boom from Gylee Games is one of the most innovative side-scrolling beatem ups in years, all led by Chris Bergman and with help from Midwest Games.
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EXPANSION PASS: The Franchises That Shined Because of Nintendo Switch – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 95
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about lesser-loved franchises that became popular because of the success of Nintendo Switch.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon Celebrates 25 Years with New Merch, Collectibles, and More
RollerCoaster Tycoon and Atari celebrate its 25th Anniversary with new merch, collectibles, announcements, and more.
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PAX EAST 2024: The Games, Panels, and Games at PAX East – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 384
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by TikTok personality Courty Yikes on site at PAX East to talk about what they played, saw, and snacked on at the event. Email the Show:nintendopowblock@gmail.com Listen to Nintendo Pow Block:Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow and Connect:X (Formerly…
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST at PAX EAST 2024: Interviews, Highlights, Indie Games, Guests, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are at PAX East 2024 discussing what they saw, who they met, them being together on-site, and more from the show.
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PAX East 2024: Five Upcoming Game Releases that Have Us Excited
PAX East 2024 was chock full of fantastic indie games that are releasing soon. Here are some of Ed’s favorite titles he discovered at the convention.
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Boss Rush Banter: Fire Emblem’s Permadeath Creates a Whole New Game
Permadeath is a mainstay in the Fire Emblem series. Learning to play with it is a whole different beast than games without it.
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EXPANSION PASS: Can Nintendo Replicate The Switch’s Success? – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 94
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss if Nintendo can replicate their success and what another hybrid console should do to capture the Switch’s audience.
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PODCAST: Pokemon ZA Tease and Metroid Hall of Fame Nomination – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 383
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss PAX East, the Pokemon ZA tease found in Pokemon Scarlett and Violet, Metroid for NES making the Video Game Hall of Fame nomination list, Embracer Group’s selling of assets, and much more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Contra: Operation Galuga, Silent Hill, & River City’s Future with Tomm Hulett and Adam Tierney of WayForward
This week on a Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein sit down with WayForward’s Head of Business Development Adam Tierney and Game Director Tomm Hulett to talk about Contra: Operation Galuga,
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EXPANSION PASS: Can Nintendo Repeat the Switch’s Success Next Gen? – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 93
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about how Nintendo can capitalize on the Switch’s success with next generation. Email the Show:nintendopowblock@gmail.com Listen to Nintendo Pow Block:Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow and Connect:X (Formerly Twitter | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn Join Our Community:Discord | Facebook | LinkedIn Follow the Nintendo Pow Block :…
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New Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Trailer Offers Deeper Look at Characters
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has a new trailer out that showcases many of characters in the upcoming RPG.
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PODCAST: Akira Toriyama and His Impact on Video Games, Anime, & Pop Culture – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 382
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the loss of Akira Toriyama, famed creator of Dragon Ball and artist for franchises like Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger as well as his importance, influence, and distinctive style. They also discuss Capcom’s new pay increase program, WB’s interesting live-service initiative, and…
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 220: AAA Studios are at a Financial Breaking Point
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein discuss the state of AAA development, the challenges facing mid-budget games, and what the industry could do to address layoffs, studio closures, and which companies appear largely unaffected.
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GAME REVIEW: Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Offers Fun Prelude Before Hundred Heroes
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising isn’t perfect, but it does a fantastic job at preparing you for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes.
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EXPANSION PASS: How Iwata’s Decision Helped Build a Future Foundation – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 92
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about former Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata’s decision to cut his salary that made a foundational impact on Nintendo’s present and future.
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