Tag: Wii U
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Boss Rush Banter: Skyward Sword’s Motion Controls Are The Definitive Way
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’s motion controls get a bad rap, but are they really that terrible?
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EXPANSION PASS: Our Nostalgia and Approach to Classic Game Collecting
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss their very different approaches to collecting video games, how they used to shop for games growing up compared to now, and their nostalgia of classic consoles.
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Boss Rush Banter: The HD Zelda Ports are Perfect for the Switch 2
While fans have long been frustrated at Nintendo’s refusal to port Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD to the Switch, the launch of the Switch 2 presents the perfect opportunity.
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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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Boss Rush Banter: It’s Time to Admit the Wii U Wasn’t That Bad
The Wii U is often Nintendo’s most maligned console, but is it as bad as we all remember?
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Boss Rush Banter: Nintendo Is In The Right, Whether We Like It Or Not
We may not like it, but Nintendo does have a right to protect its intellectual properties against emulators.
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EDITORIAL: Did the Flop of the Wii U Cause a Delay in First-Party Nintendo Releases?
Today’s Nintendo direct presented an unexpected number of first-party Nintendo games. Were the famine, and now the feast, caused by the Wii U’s flop?
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Boss Rush Banter: Fog of War Levels Are The Worst in Fire Emblem Games
The Fog of War adds a unique layer of challenge to Fire Emblem games. For some, it is an infuriating part of the game.
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EXPANSION PASS: Nintendo Time Capsule for 3DS and Wii U – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 88
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss their favorite games for 3DS and Wii U and what they would put into the time capsule for gamers in the future. Email the Show:nintendopowblock@gmail.com Listen to Nintendo Pow Block:Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow and Connect:X (Formerly…
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Boss Rush Banter: Is The Next Nintendo Console Just Going To Be A Better Switch?
Little is known about the Switch’s successor, but is there a chance there isn’t much else to add on to the system?
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Boss Rush Banter: Will The Sony’s Project Q Be The Next Nintendo Wii U?
With a reveal of a new handheld game streaming device by the name of Project Q will this be compared to the Wii U and its limited abilities to players?
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How To Get Into Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda Franchise
The Legend of Zelda can be an intimidating franchise to jump into for newcomers. Here are some games to try to help you get into the franchise.
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PODCAST: Ranking Nintendo Wii U – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 49
In this episode, Edward, Corey, and Stephanie are back with their Ranking Nintendo series to talk about the Wii U, one of the worst selling pieces of Nintendo hardware ever, and why the system deserved more love than it received.
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Boss Rush Banter: Which Super Mario Galaxy 2 Level is Your Favorite?
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is often forgotten in the 3D Mario discussion despite its popularity. Which galaxy was your favorite in this sequel?
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Boss Rush Banter: What’s Nintendo’s Biggest Hardware Failure?
With the Wii U turning 10 years old, Patrick wonders what Nintendo’s biggest hardware failure is. Was it the Virtual Boy? Does the Wii U take the cake?
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Boss Rush Banter: Which Iteration of Princess Zelda is your Favorite?
Princess Zelda has played a big role in the franchise that bears her name, but each iteration brings something different to the table.
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Splatoon 3 Surpasses 3.45 Million Sales in First Three Days in Japan
This number is the highest domestic sales of any Nintendo Switch game within its first three days of availability.
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PODCAST: The Wii U Games That Haven’t Made It to Switch Yet – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 6
In this episode, Ed and Corey discuss all of the Wii U games not on the Switch yet and which ones make the most sense.
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Boss Rush Banter: What Could a Miiverse 2.0 Look Like On Switch?
How would a new version of Miiverse look like on Switch?
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Boss Rush Banter: What if Nintendo Online Offered Arcade, Virtual Boy, and New Remix Games?
What games could spice up Nintendo Online?
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Boss Rush Banter: How Important Are Achievements/Trophies to You?
Do you consider yourself an “achievement hunter,” or do you actively ignore trophies and the like?
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The Shortcomings of Breath of the Wild and How Its Sequel Must Fix Them
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is incredible, but it isn’t without its problems, which the sequel must address.
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Boss Rush Banter: What is the Best Gaming Controller?
What is the best gaming controller, and what is it that makes it so good?
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