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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Skyward Sword HD Supports amiibo, Nintendo Leads in Ad Impressions – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 234
This week, Corey returns to Nintendo Pow Block and joins Ed, David, and Jacob to discuss Nintendo’s dominance in ad recognition over the last few months, thoughts on the Nintendo Direct, Switch’s lifespan, and how gaming can be great for a person’s well being according to an Oxford study.
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Splatoon 3, Skyward Sword HD, Project Triangle Strategy & a Nintendo Direct! – The Direct Recap Show 2.18.2021
It’s been 531 long days since the last real Nintendo Direct, but it finally happened. Corey is joined by Edward, LeRon, and Logan to break down the latest Nintendo Direct.
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Crash 4 Coming to Switch and Super Mario 3D World Bowser’s Fury – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 233
This week, Jack Brough joins the fray as he, Ed, Dan, and David discuss Crash Bandicoot 4 It’s About Time coming to Switch finally, Super Mario 3D World, Nintendo at GDC, and much more.
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Nintendo Hires for Directs and New Anniversaries – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 232
On this episode, Ed, David, and LeRon talk Nintendo hiring for new Nintendo Directs, the Ori Director’s criticisms of other developers, and Nintendo’s franchise anniversaries coming up this year.
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Is Mario + Rabbids 2 on the Way? – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 231
Celeste returns as she, Ed, David, and Dan discuss the rumors of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle 2 grow, Burger King having Mario Toys, Nintendo’s outstanding financial reports, and more.
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Switch Dominates in Sales and Imamura Leaves Nintendo – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 230
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Ed, David, Jacob, and Dan talk about the dominance that Switch had in 2020, it’s continued success this year, and Star Fox and F-Zero designer, Takaya Imamura, leaving Nintendo.
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Mario Kart 9 Rumors, Bowser’s Fury, and a Game Show! – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 229
This week, Logan and special guests Shane and Greysun join Ed and Dan to talk some Mario Kart 9 rumors, Bowser’s Fury, and have another Game Show!
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Nintendo Switch Pro Rumors Heat Up with Datamine Leaks – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 228
Ed, David, Daniel, and Jacob are back this week to discuss the datamined Switch Pro leaks, Netflix leaving Wii U and 3DS, Capcom’s streaming guidelines, and more.
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Nintendo’s Year in Review – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 227
This week, Ed, Dan, David, and Jacob discuss the Nintendo year in review, including their favorite games, moments, and the hype.
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The Switch Pro is Rumored for March – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 226
This week, LeRon joins Ed, David, and Dan to discuss Nintendo’s potential return to a classic Nintendo Direct style presentation, how Cyberpunk’s delay may have helped Hyrule Warriors, and the very heated rumors of Nintendo releasing a Switch Pro in March 2021.
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Sephiroth is Coming to Smash – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 225
This week, Ed, Celeste, Dan, and David discuss The Game Awards announcements, Sephiroth coming to Smash, Animal Crossing for good, new games coming to the retro online service, and more.
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Nintendo Switch Pro and Persona 5 Scramble – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 224
This week, Ed, David, and Daniel are joined by Jacob Taylor (@Galutrad) as they discuss Nintendo Switch Pro wants, Tales 25th Anniversary, and Persona 5 Strikers leak!
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Doom Eternal is Finally Coming to Nintendo Switch – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 223
Podcast: Nintendo Pow Block Edward, Celeste, Corey, and Dan are back this week to talk about Nintendo smashing some Smash Bros. Melee tournament dreams, Doom Eternal finally coming to Nintendo Switch on December 8, and compete in Ed’s game show!
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Apparently, Mario Kart Stresses People Out – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 222
This week, Ed, Celeste, Daniel, and David discuss the adorable (but fake) Isabelle Animal Crossing TV series trailer, the scare at Ubisoft Montreal, the Yakuza director’s idea for a Sonic game, and some of the most stressful games of all time.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is ONE WEEK AWAY! – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 221
This week, Edward, Celeste, David, and Daniel discuss the rumored Switch ports of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time and Mass Effect, their snacks from the week, and of course, more Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity.
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A New Era Begins – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 220
A new era for Nintendo Pow Block begins this week with new host Edward Varnell. Joined by Celeste, David Lasby from Zelda Dungeon, and Daniel Murphy, the new crew bring on new segments, return to favorites like Snacktendo, and discuss Bravely Default II, Story of Seasons, Age of Calamity, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and more.
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Changing of the Guard – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 219
Corey and Edward sit down to discuss Ed’s vision for Nintendo Pow Block moving forward and what they hope to accomplish with Boss Rush Games moving forward.
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Corey is Stepping Down from Hosting Nintendo Pow Block – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 218!
In this first of two episodes this week, Corey says his final goodbyes while reflecting on his time on Nintendo Pow Block and what he wants from the show in the future.
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Age of Calamity’s Lore with David Wayne Nystrom of Zelda Dungeon – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 217
This week, Corey, Jesse, Joe, and Boss Rush’s PC Muscle, LeRon, come together to talk about Phil Spencer’s comments about Bethesda’s exclusivity and the compensation GameStop is getting from Xbox games even if you aren’t buying the games from them.
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Level 5 May Shut Down Western Development and Mario Kart Live Looks Rad! – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 216
This week, Corey, Edward, Celeste, and Dan come together to discuss some great snacks, Level 5’s troubled situation, Mario Kart Live’s cool track selections, and more.
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1v1: Daniel Murphy, Writer, Nintendo Pow Block Writing Team Contributor, and WWI and Indie Game Enthusiast
This week, Celeste interviews Daniel Murphy, writer, contributor to Nintendo Pow Block’s writing team, and avid WWI and indie game enthusiast.
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Minecraft Steve is Coming to Smash and Pikmin 3 Deluxe Giveaway – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 215
Edward, Celeste, and Corey are back and discuss a lot of snacks, Minecraft Steve in Smash, new amiibo, and discuss their Pikmin 3 Deluxe giveaway.
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Young Impa is Bae and Pikmin 3 Giveaway – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 214
Corey, Edward, and Celeste are back to discuss the trailers from Tokyo Game Show, including Age of Calamity, Monster Hunter Rise, and more. Also, Nintendo Pow Block is giving away Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch! Details inside the show, so listen up!
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Nintendo’s Lineup is Stronger Than You Think – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 213
The Hylian Heroine is out this week, so Corey and Edward picked up a few Nintendo experts in David Lasby from Zelda Dungeon and Daniel Murphy to talk about the September Partner Showcase and the upcoming lineup for Nintendo Switch through next March. There’s a lot more than you thought.
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