Category: EXPANSION PASS
Expansion Pass is the bonus podcast for Nintendo Pow Block, where the conversation doesn’t have to end when the main episode wraps. Each episode, a rotating Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and their guests from around the internet hang out to dig deeper into games, the gaming industry, and the topics that matter to them. Expect longer discussions, side conversations, and the kind of thoughts that don’t always fit into the main show but are too good not to share.
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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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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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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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EXPANSION PASS: The Game Boy Advance Launch Games and Its Legacy
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the launch and the legacy of the Game Boy Advance.
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EXPANSION PASS: A Look Back: The GameCube Era was Something Special
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the era of the GameCube, perhaps their most beloved era of Nintendo ever, the magic of discovery, and the days of pre-internet gaming.
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EXPANSION PASS: Looking Back on the Nintendo DS Launch Games
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig continue their look back at Nintendo launch lineups, this time revisiting the Nintendo DS. What actually launched with Nintendo’s most successful piece of hardware?
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EXPANSION PASS: Will You Be Buying a Nintendo Switch 2?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell is joined by Boss Rush alumni to discuss if they would be buying Nintendo Switch 2 at or soon after the launch of the console.
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EXPANSION PASS: A Look Back on Wii’s Launch Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss the launch of the Nintendo Wii and it’s library as they anticipate the launch of the Switch 2.
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EXPANSION PASS: A Look Back at the 3DS Launch, Ambassador Program, and More
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey revisit the 3DS launch as they look ahead to the Switch 2, discussing its early challenges, success over time, and more.
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EXPANSION PASS: The Road to Switch 2: Looking Back at Wii U’s Launch Lineup
On this week’s episode of Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey kick off their series reflecting on Nintendo’s console launch lineups in the lead-up to the Switch 2. Their focus is on the Wii U, Nintendo’s lowest-selling console, which still delivered some fantastic titles that eventually made their way to the Switch.
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EXPANSION PASS: The Top 5 Remasters We Want in 2025
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss their top five remasters they want to see in 2025.
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EXPANSION PASS: Our Nostalgia and Approach to Classic Game Collecting
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss their very different approaches to collecting video games, how they used to shop for games growing up compared to now, and their nostalgia of classic consoles.
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EXPANSION PASS: Fire Emblem, Podcasting, and Extending Content Mailbag
This week on Expansion Pass, Corey drives solo to respond to some questions in a mailbag episode, taking questions over the last couple of weeks to discuss podcasts, favorite content, extending Boss Rush content, Fire Emblem, and more.
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EXPANSION PASS: Can Nintendo Pull Off Live Service?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey explore whether Nintendo can successfully implement live service games, drawing from their experiences with Nintendo’s mobile titles, Mario Kart DLC, Splatfests, and other recent initiatives.
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EXPANSION PASS: Do Certain Games Still Stand the Test of Time?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward is joined by Austin Campbell to talk about games like BioShock and if they truly still stand the test of time in terms of storytelling, gameplay, and more.
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EXPANSION PASS – The Potential in the Rumored Nintendo Switch Social Media Platform
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward, Corey, and Andre sit down to discuss the potential for Nintendo’s rumored social media app and if they could bring back Miiverse, Miitomo, Street Pass, and other cool features to combine with an Instagram and Bluesky style app.
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EXPANSION PASS | Diving Deeper into The Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement
This week, Edward, Corey, and Andre sit down to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement more deeply, give their overall thoughts on the system, and the potential for next-gen Nintendo.
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EXPANSION PASS: Where Did Fake Hardware Image Leaks Go?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss what happened to fake console hardware image leaks and why its less relevant in that era of social media.
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EXPANSION PASS – What Does Switch 2 Need to Succeed?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey dive into a thoughtful discussion about the much-anticipated Switch 2. They explore what Nintendo’s next-gen console needs to succeed in a competitive market, including essential features, innovations, and strategies to stand out. Beyond the expected hardware upgrades, they share their ideas on how the Switch 2 can…
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EXPANSION PASS: Will Nintendo’s Summer Direct Save the Summer with Frankenstein Gaming – Expansion Pass Episode 105
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell is joined by Frankenstein Gaming to talk about the Summer of Gaming events and if Nintendo’s next Direct will have a massive impact on how we remember the summer of 2024.
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EXPANSION PASS: Can Nintendo Still Create Genre-Defining Games? – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 104
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell discusses Nintendo’s genre defining games and if they can continue to make them as the Switch 2 approaches.
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EXPANSION PASS: Connecting with a Game and Square-Enix’s New Business Plan – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 103
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell discusses how he connects with games and Square-Enix’s new aggressive multiplatform business plan and how Nintendo fits into it.
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EXPANSION PASS: Are Creation Games like Mario Maker and LittleBigPlanet Outdated? – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 102
On this last weekly episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the rise and fall of creation games like Mario Maker and LittleBigPlanet and how Fortnite Creator’s Program and easy to access game engines like Unreal and Unity that make it easier than ever to create real games.
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EXPANSION PASS: Breath of the Wild vs Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 101
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the debate of Breath of the Wild vs Tears of the Kingdom, which one they like more, and which one is actually the better game.
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