Tag: Donkey Kong Bananza
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Boss Rush Banter: Can Nintendo Deliver Games That Will Win Us Over In 2026?
Nintendo is heading into its first full year with the Nintendo Switch 2 as its flagship console. Can it deliver a must-have library of titles?
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EXPANSION PASS: Did You Get a Switch 2 for the Holidays? Here are the Games You Need!
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig help new Nintendo Switch 2 owners get started by recommending must-play games and breaking down which Nintendo Switch titles feature upgrades and enhancements on the new console.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 473: Looking Back at the Games on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2025
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig recap the year in Nintendo, covering games, the Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Online, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 305: Star Wars, Tomb Raider, & Expedition 33 Take Over The Game Awards
On the final Boss Rush Podcast of 2025, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein recap The Game Awards, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated, and dive into exciting new reveals like Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Divinity, Tomb Raider, and upcoming 2026 games.
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Donkey Kong Bananza Wins Best Family Game at The Game Awards 2025
Donkey Kong Bananza, the hit 3-D platformer from Nintendo takes home the prize for best family game.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 470: Netflix Buys Warner Bros., Metroid Prime 4 Impressions, and More
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey share impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, discuss Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros. deal, cover updates on Mina the Hollower and the new Witcher trilogy, and explore Switch 2 rumors and Mario Kart World datamines.
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Boss Rush Banter: Does Donkey Kong Bananza Stand a Chance at Winning Game of the Year (2025)?
As great of a game Donkey Kong Bananza is, Nintendo’s history with The Game Awards may suggest some bias that sets their games at a disadvantage.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 9.12.2025: Mario Galaxy Takes Over the 40th Anniversary Celebration
Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and LeRon Dawkins break down the recent Nintendo Direct, featuring the Super Mario Galaxy movie, HD Galaxy 1 & 2, new amiibo, upcoming Switch 2 upgrades like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, announcements for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and more.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 455: Kirby Air Riders Direct and Big Showings at Gamescom 2025
This week, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Mario Kart World winning Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game at Gamescom 2025, alongside Donkey Kong Bananza earning Best Gameplay and Hollow Knight: Silksong taking home Best Trailer.
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Boss Rush Banter: Which Transformation Is Your Favorite in Donkey Kong Bananza?
Have you secured all the Bananza transformations in Donkey Kong Bananza? Which is your favorite?
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 286: Nintendo is Reinventing Themselves Again with Donkey Kong Bananza
This week on The Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein dive into how Nintendo has continued to reinvent its iconic characters over the past decade.
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Boss Rush Banter: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Made Me Love Nintendo IPs Again
Nintendo has a long list of IPs that fans adore. Donkey Kong Bananza has seemingly resurrected a franchise that had grown cold.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 452: Mario Kart World Pushes Nintendo Switch 2 to sell 6 Million Units
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Nintendo’s recent quarterly financials as Mario Kart World each sell over 5.5 million units worldwide, helping push total Switch 2 sales past 6 million in just seven weeks.
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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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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 283: Discussing IGN’s List of Nintendo’s 3D Platformer Rankings
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey and Pat are joined by Matthew Kiel and new Boss Rush Podcast contributor Wolfie to talk about IGN’s recently released ranking of Nintendo’s 3D Platformers and what they think should be number 1.
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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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New Donkey Kong Bananza Trailer Shows Off Gameplay, Exploration, and More
Donkey Kong and Pauline will embark on a deeper, more ambitious 3D adventure through Ingot Isle, featuring evolving gameplay, powerful transformations, and creative new features.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 281: Video Game Metacritic Draft 2025 Rounds 4 through 10
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon, Corey, Stephanie, and Pat return for Part II of their annual Metacritic Draft, covering rounds 4 through 10. They wrap up the episode by sharing the games they’ve been playing and what they’ve been up to lately.
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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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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 280: Nintendo Dominates as Switch 2 Makes Sales History
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon, Pat, Edward, and guest Story discuss Nintendo Switch 2 becoming the fastest selling console of all time, mechanics that have been introduced over time that they can’t live without, and more.
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Boss Rush Banter: Donkey Kong Bananza Is Going To Be Fantastic
Donkey Kong Bananza is shaping up to be one of the best new platforming titles on Nintendo’s new console.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 270: Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, and The Minecraft Movie
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined by Adam Gumbert, host of Respawn Aim Fire to discuss the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, the reveal of the new Donkey Kong Bananza 3D platformer, The Minecraft Movie, 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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