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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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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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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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 445: Summer Game Fest has Come and Gone, Here’s Our Verdict
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Game Showcase, the ROG Xbox Ally X, Splatoon Raiders, and more.
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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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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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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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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 441: The Journey at PAX East 2025 with Courty Yikes
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Boss Rush contributor Courty Yikes sit down to discuss PAX East, the indie games they saw, and what it was like getting to speak to the developers.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 440: Nintendo Switch Hits Sales Milestone and CD Projekt talks Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey sits down to talk about the Nintendo Switch’s sales milestone, the 77 titles that have hit over 1 million units sold, third party discussions like Cyberpunk 2077, Madden NFL 26, Borderlands 4, and others, and some of the Switch 2 launch window games he’s looking forward to playing.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 439: A Shift in Games Media and More Switch 2 Support from Ubisoft
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss Ubisoft’s potential Switch 2 support, games that will receive free Switch 2 updates, the potential end of Giant Bomb, the 20.0 update, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 438: Switch 2 Preorders Predicted to Be the Most Ever for Consoles
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder situation, the differences with these Switch 2 upgrades varying in price, the movie version of Split Fiction, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 437: Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Pricing, Mario Kart World Direct News, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows Rating Leaks
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the Nintendo raising the price on Switch 2 accessories while the console price remains the same, Assassin’s Creed Shadows PEGI rating leak, news from the Mario Kart World Direct, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 436: GameCube NSO and Third Party Ports Impress the Experts
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey are joined by Stephanie to discuss a lot of new information on the Switch 2, including new GameCube NSO news, Digital Foundry impressions of third party games, Mario Kart World running at 120fps, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 435: Nintendo Switch 2’s Pricing is a Lot to Unpack
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by Boss Rush writing team alumni LaMont Reed to discuss pricing of Switch 2 games, what’s new for NSO Expansion Pack, third party games like Cyberpunk 2077, and more.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 4.2.2025: Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, GameCube, and More
On this special Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell are joined by Stephanie Klimov, LeRon Dawkins, Josh Finney, and Andre Wilson to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal Direct, including its specs, first party games Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, Hyrule Warriors, and Kirby Airiders, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 434: Surprise Nintendo Direct, Game Informer’s Return, & Nintendo Today
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the recent surprise Nintendo Direct, Metroid Prime 4, Ubisoft’s agreement with Tencent, Switch 2 predictions, Game Informer’s return, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 433: Nintendo Patent Suggests NVIDIA AI on Switch 2
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey continue their live show experiment on YouTube, Twitch, and X/Twitter discussing Xenoblade Chronicles X, Nintendo partnering with the ESA on their new accessibility initiative, a new patent suggesting AI on Switch 2, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 432: Nintendo Aims for the Biggest Console Launch Ever with Switch 2
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the new Switch 2 information revealed in the FCC filing, Monolith Soft hiring the former Final Fantasy cutscene director, the Tony Hawk remasters, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 431: New Switch 2 Information from FCC, Monolith Hires Final Fantasy Director, and Switch’s Eighth Anniversary
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the new Switch 2 information revealed in the FCC filing, Monolith Soft hiring the former Final Fantasy cutscene director, the Tony Hawk remasters, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 430: Pokemon Legends Z-A, Pokemon Presents, and WB Games Studio Closures
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey dive into the latest Pokémon Presents showcase, new Pokémon Legends: Z-A footage, WB Games’ mismanagement and studio closures, a surprise NSO delisting, and more.
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