Category: NINTENDO POW BLOCK
Nintendo Pow Block is a weekly Nintendo podcast hosted by Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and their friends from around the internet. Each week, they dive into the latest Nintendo news and rumors for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, new and upcoming releases, updates to Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Music app, and discuss what they’ve been playing in the Playing with Power segment. Now your Podcasting with Power!
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ICYMI: Nintendo Direct June 2026
Boss Rush Network recaps the latest Nintendo Direct and goes over the games that are coming to the Switch family of systems.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 497: Summer Game Fest, Xbox Game Showcase, & the Nintendo Direct
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down the biggest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct and Summer Game Fest, highlighting the games, surprises, and moments that have everyone talking.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 496: Tomb Raider, Rayman, & No Rest for the Wicked Head to Switch 2
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by special guest and returning cofounder Jesse Douglas to discuss a big week of Nintendo news from PlayStation’s recent State of Play, including Rayman Legends Retold targeting 4K and 60 FPS on Switch 2, the return of Rayman Origins in an…
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 495: Yoshi Impressions, Pictonico, Pokemon TCG ID Drama, & Crazy Taxi
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig share their first impressions of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, discussing its gameplay, charming art style, and the whimsical, adorable tone that makes it stand out.
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NITNENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 494: Square-Enix & Capcom to Focus on Switch 2 in Multiplatform Support
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Nintendo’s investor concerns, Switch 2 pricing and bundles, Resident Evil’s milestone success, Square Enix’s Switch 2 support, Sega’s strategy shift, and listener questions about Mario Kart, Nintendo’s future, the 2026 lineup, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 493: Star Fox Returns on Switch 2, Price Hikes, & a Massive 2026 Lineup
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the surprise reveal of a new Star Fox game for Nintendo Switch 2, described as a cinematic reimagining of Star Fox 64 with co-op, multiplayer, and updated character designs.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 5.7.2026: Star Fox comes to Nintendo Switch 2 in June
In this episode of the Direct Recap Show, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down everything revealed during the surprise Star Fox Direct on the Nintendo Today! app, including the game’s June 25th, 2026 launch date, its cinematic approach inspired by Star Fox 64, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 492: New Movies From Nintendo and GameStop to Buy eBay
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the surprising reports that GameStop could acquire eBay in a massive $100 billion deal and what it means for gaming.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 491: Mario Movie Franchise Hits $2 Billion & Switch 2’s Lineup Stacks Up
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the wave of new release date announcements including Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 490: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Splatoon Raiders Rated by PEGI
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are back to discuss what they’ve been playing and the news of the week.They get into Capcom’s new IP Pragmata, news of a new round of layoffs at Iron Galaxy Studios, leaks for 007 First Light, and more.
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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 484: Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom Showcase, Indie World Showcase, & More
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down Requiem’s huge launch, share their thoughts on the Capcom Showcase and Indie World Showcase, and discuss the latest news around Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and its rumored Resynced revival.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 482: Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen, Major Xbox Leadership Shakeups, & More
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down one of the wildest weeks the industry has seen in a long time, with Microsoft leadership shakeups, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen returning, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 481: Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Games from Sony’s State of Play
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down a huge State of Play and the games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. They discuss standout announcements like a brand-new 2D Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, Rayman, and more.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 2.5.2026: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Bethesda Games, Capcom’s Lineup, and More
In this episode of The Direct Recap Show from Nintendo Pow Block, hosts Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down everything announced in the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 479: Is a New Xenoblade Chronicles Game on the Way to Switch 2?
Edward and Corey break down the latest Nintendo news on Nintendo Pow Block, including big Nintendo Switch Online expansion talk, a possible Xenoblade Chronicles leak from a voice actor profile, Apex Legends ending support on Switch, Switch 2 updates, GameCube rumors, new releases, and listener questions.
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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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