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 429: Nintendo to Retire Gold Points Program Ahead of Switch 2 Reveal
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey flies solo to discuss his new found love of Fire Emblem, the retirement of Gold Points from Nintendo, the revival of more Tony Hawk games, a Pokemon Presents coming, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 428: Does Nintendo Have Enough for a February Direct?
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey dive into their recent rediscoveries of older Switch games, the debate over rebooting Virtual Console, counterfeit Nintendo products on Amazon, and whether Nintendo has enough to showcase at a February Direct, and more!
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 426: Sakaguchi’s New Dark Fantasy and More Xbox on Switch 2 Rumors
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Stephanie Klimov joins Edward and Corey to discuss a recent interview with Yuji Horii sharing Dragon Quest XII updates, Hironobu Sakaguchi’s new dark fantasy game following Fantasian: Neo Dimension, and rumors of Xbox titles like Forza Horizon 5 coming to Switch 2. They also cover Fantasy Life i possibly…
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 425: Will Microsoft be the Biggest Publisher on Switch 2?
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss their time with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, the new information on a potential Astral Chain sequel, EA’s financial performance, and the cancellation of Earthblade due to personal challenges at the studio behind Celeste. They also dive into Phil Spencer’s Gamertag Radio interview, highlighting Xbox’s potential impact on…
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 424: Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Revealed, Here’s What We Know
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey break down all the details of the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement after years of rumors, leaks, and speculation. Nintendo confirmed its release for 2025, highlighting a larger console with an improved screen and redesigned Joy-Con controllers that attach magnetically and feature new buttons and optical sensors.…
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 423: Switch 2 Announcement Coming with Leaks from CES
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey break down all of the latest rumors and information spreading about the Nintendo Switch successor, including games from Microsoft and more third parties, Genki’s videos, information from developers, and more. Let’s break it down!
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 421: Preparing for a Big Year for Nintendo in 2025
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey kick off the new year with a relaxed episode, diving into how Nintendo might evolve in 2025, if Xbox will bring more of their games to the Switch 2 as they continue their “This is an Xbox” campaign, the potential for third-party collaborations, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 420 – Looking Back, Looking Ahead, and Nintendo’s Bright Future
This week, Edward and Corey give their last episode of 2024 a relaxing tone, discussing the year, Microsoft’s This is an Xbox campaign, if Nintendo Switch 2 could handle Xbox games, a potential launch title, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 419 – Kirby Robobot is the Next Rumored Switch Port
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey and Ed are back to discuss the rumors of Kirby Robobot being the next big port on Switch, Ubisoft’s continued troubles, Shenmue III, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK – Nintendo Pow Block 2025 Content Planes and Updates
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey sits down to deliver some 2025 content updates, plans for the show, spinoff content, and for Boss Rush as a unit to attempt to be more consistent while providing quality to the listeners. The show will return with a new episode next week.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 418 – Fresh Switch 2 Rumors, 2D Zelda Games, & Looking at Nintendo’s 2025
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss a fresh new Switch 2 rumor regarding performance modes, Nintendo tracking pirates through Reddit, if 2D Zeldas are here to stay, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 417 – Mario & Luigi Brothership Impressions and Quality of The Wii U
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the Mario & Luigi Brothership review split, Nintendo’s financial situation, the Wii U being a great console despite its flaws, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 416 – Xenoblade Chronicles X Switch, Pokemon TCG Pocket, & Nintendo Music
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey is joined by Stephanie to discuss the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X finally making its way to Nintendo Switch in a Definitive Edition, the surprise release of the Nintendo Music mobile app, the success of Pokemon’s TCG Pocket, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 415 – Sonic x Shadow Generations Dominates and Yooka-Replayee Coming to Switch 2
This week on the podcast, Edward and Corey discuss the success that Sonic x Shadow Generations has had over its opening weekend, Microsoft looking to expand their reach to possibly Switch 2, new games on NSO, Yooka-Laylee’s return to possibly Nintendo’s next console, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 414 – Nintendo Has Big Plans for NSO in 2025, Banjo-Tooie on N64 Returns!
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey are back together to discuss Nintendo Switch Online’s future, the return of Banjo-Kazooie with the N64 sequel hitting the service, Bandai Namco’s issues, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 413 – Sound the Nintendo Alarm
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by Austin Campbell to discuss the Nintendo Alarm Clock, Sakurai’s video about Iwata, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 412 – Echoes of Wisdom and the Future of Zelda
This week, Andre Wilson joins Corey Dirrig to discuss Echoes of Wisdom, the past, present, and future of the Zelda series, what they would like from 2D and 3D sequels, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 411 – Initial Impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
This week, Edward and Corey talk about their initial impressions of the long awaited Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom, and their first hours with the game. Does it live up to the hype?
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 410 – Switch 2 Rumors Begin to Swirl
This week, Edward and Corey discuss the swirling rumors around the Nintendo Switch Successor, the reconfirmation that dungeons are in fact in the new Zelda game, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 409 – PAX West, Annapurna Interactive Resignations, and Echoes of Wisdom
Nintendo Pow Block is back after a PAX West Hiatus to discuss the event, what makes them so special, hands-on Echoes of Wisdom, Annapurna Interactive’s mass resignation, Tears of the Kingdom’s original name, and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 408 – Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2024 with Snerts
In this episode, Edward is joined by content creator Snertz to discuss their most anticipated games of the fall. Don’t forget to check out Boss Rush Network’s PAX West coverage!
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 8.27.2024: Indie World Showcase and Partner Direct Breakdown and Reaction
For this Direct Recap Show, Edward and Corey breakdown all of the games from both the Indie World Showcase and the Partner Direct from August 2024, including some big surprises.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 407 – Gamescom and the Nintendo Museum
In this episode, Edward is joined by Austin Campbell to talk about Gamescom, the Nintendo Museum opening, Nintendo’s social media, and more.
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