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In this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about upcoming changes to Patreon, revisit some of Nintendo’s classic cartoons, and discuss whether Nintendo expanding into movies, theme parks, and TV is a smart move for the company overall. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Ru...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Courty Yikes discuss Persona 5’s sales on Switch, the new Paper Mario-inspired indie game Flynt Buckler: Wakes the Sleepy Castle, Metroid Prime Tactics, and more. They also answer listener questions. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss...

In this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about The Game Awards and whether Nintendo’s massively popular RPG has what it takes to beat God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Forbidden West, or Elden Ring. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined once again by special guest and content creator Courty Yikes to discuss Pokémon glitches and the surprising lack of concern around them, the Mario Movie trailer, Mario Kart 8 DLC, and much more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B...

In this episode of Standard Definition, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov come together to discuss the Nintendo DS and how it revolutionized gaming for everyone—including your mom. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support ⁠⁠Bos...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In this episode of Standard Definition, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov dive into the Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo’s compact purple console that launched new IP, pushed innovation, and delivered some of the most beloved games of all time. Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our po...

In this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss whether a game’s length really matters and what playtime length works best for them as gamers. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support ⁠⁠Boss Rush on Patreon here⁠⁠ .

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig return from vacation to share their travel experiences. They also dive into the arcade games they played, updates to classic titles, and much more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by Courty Yikes to discuss the ongoing debate about what separates a “game” from an “experience,” exploring how storytelling, interactivity, and player agency shape the way we define and enjoy modern games. Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Ch...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig reflect on the state of Nintendo Pow Block in 2022, explore potential changes for the future, and look ahead to what NPB and Boss Rush will bring in 2023. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by Courty Yikes to share their five favorite spooky games, diving into creepy vibes, classic scares, and Halloween-themed fun. From chilling adventures to eerie surprises, they explore what makes these games perfect for the season. Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patr...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined once again by special guest and content creator Courty Yikes to discuss Bayonetta 3, PlatinumGames’ relationship with Nintendo, Hideki Kamiya’s affection for the character, The Witcher remake, and much more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by special guest and content creator Courty Yikes to talk Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Persona 5 Royal, NieR: Automata, the ongoing controversy surrounding Bayonetta 3, and much more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rus...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down the Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer, discussing what it could signal for future Nintendo films and adaptations. They also dive into first-party projects they suspect are in development, sharing insights on what might be next for Nintendo’s IP beyond games. Support the po...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by special guest and content creator Courty Yikes to discuss the ongoing controversy between PlatinumGames and Helena Taylor, the original voice of Bayonetta, and whether the studio is facing serious trouble. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the...

In this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about the surprise shutdown of Google Stadia, what it meant for developers and players, and where the cloud gaming technology could go from here. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell break down the Mario Movie trailer, talk about Persona 3 and Persona 4 coming in January, and reflect on recapturing the magic of their past gaming experiences. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠...

In this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss what makes sports games special today, talk about game delays and whether they ultimately help games improve, and how the Nintendo Switch helped several games become much better after being delayed from the Wii U. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss the shock announcement of Google Stadia shutting down, the latest Fire Emblem Engage characters, Mario Movie toys, and much more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig finally dive deep into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, sharing their full impressions after playing the game. They break down what works, what surprises them, and how it fits into the legacy of the Zelda series. Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell revisit the topic of the Nintendo Switch Pro after an alleged NVIDIA email hints at a new iteration of the console. They also dive into updates on Metroid Prime 4, Detective Pikachu 2, and more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush we...

In this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Nintendo’s roadmap heading into 2023 following the September Nintendo Direct. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out the Direct Recap Show! Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by Greysun Morales, Lead Guides Writer at Game Rant, to discuss Splatoon 3’s refreshing gameplay, why Yakuza remains too niche for the Switch, the excitement around Sonic Frontiers, and how guide writing has evolved over the years. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.co...

In this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into why they believe announcements for Twilight Princess and Wind Waker are coming, and what these reveals could mean for Breath of the Wild 2, a new Switch model, third-party support, and more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In this episode of Standard Definition, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov dive into the Game Boy Advance, exploring what made it such a unique and influential handheld in Nintendo’s gaming legacy. Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our podcast merch here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...