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This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, David Lasby, Galutrad, and Dan Murphy discuss the incredible dominance of the Nintendo Switch throughout 2020 and how its momentum has continued into the new year. They also reflect on the departure of Takaya Imamura—the longtime Nintendo designer behind iconic series like Star Fox and F-Zero—and what his legacy means for the company and its fans. E...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Dan Murphy are joined by Logan Corkins along with special guests Shane Kelley and Greysun Morales from GameRant. The group dives into the latest rumors surrounding Mario Kart 9, shares their thoughts on Bowser’s Fury, and caps off the episode with another round of Ed’s game show. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintend...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, David Lasby, and Dan Murphy are joined once again by Galutrad to discuss the latest datamined leaks surrounding a potential Nintendo Switch Pro. The crew also talks about Netflix leaving the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, Capcom’s new streaming guidelines, and more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Kicking off 2021 on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, David Lasby, and Dan Murphy are joined by streamer and content creator Galutrad for a deep dive into Nintendo’s 2020 year in review. The crew reflects on the standout games that defined the year, from unexpected hits to long-awaited releases, and discusses the moments that captured the community’s attention. They also explore the biggest anno...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Cross Roads host LeRon Dawkins joins Edward Varnell, David Lasby, and Dan Murphy to discuss Nintendo’s potential return to a classic Nintendo Direct-style presentation. The crew also explores how the delay of Cyberpunk 2077 may have inadvertently benefited Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and dives into the heated rumors surrounding a possible Nintendo Switch Pro r...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, David Lasby, Celeste Roberts, and Daniel Murphy dive into all the biggest announcements from The Game Awards down the reveal of Sephiroth joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, sharing their thoughts on the character’s impact and what it means for competitive and casual play. They also celebrate the enduring appeal of Animal Crossing, explore new addit...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, David Lasby, and Daniel Murphy are joined by streamer and content creator Galutrad to talk about fan hopes for a Nintendo Switch Pro, celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Tales series, and dive into the recent Persona 5 Strikers leak.  Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Ru...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Celeste Roberts, and Dan Murphy are joined by former host Corey Dirrig to discuss Nintendo disrupting some Super Smash Bros. Melee tournament plans, the exciting news that Doom Eternal is finally coming to Nintendo Switch on December 8, and they compete in Ed’s hilarious game show segment. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Celeste Roberts, David Lasby, and Daniel Murphy discuss the adorable (but fake) Isabelle Animal Crossing TV series trailer, the recent scare at Ubisoft Montreal, and the Yakuza director’s surprising idea for a new Sonic game. They also dive into some of the most stressful and challenging games of all time. Email your questions and topics to the podc...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Celeste Roberts, David Lasby, and Daniel Murphy dive into the latest rumors about Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Mass Effect coming to Nintendo Switch. They also share their favorite snacks from the week and, of course, discuss more about Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.  Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendo...

A new era of Nintendo Pow Block kicks off this week with Edward Varnell taking the helm as host. Joined by Celeste Roberts, David Lasby from Zelda Dungeon, and Daniel Murphy, the refreshed crew introduces new segments, revisits fan favorites like Snacktendo, and dives into the latest from Bravely Default II, Story of Seasons, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and more. Email your...

On this special second episode of Nintendo Pow Block this week, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig sit down to talk about Ed’s vision for the future of the show. They also discuss their goals for growing Boss Rush Games and what they hope to accomplish with the brand moving forward. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush we...

In this first of two episodes of Nintendo Pow Block this week, host Corey Dirrig says his final goodbyes while reflecting on his time on Nintendo Pow Block and what he wants from the show in the future. 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, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts are joined by special guest David Wayne Nystrom, staff writer at Zelda Dungeon and author of The Era Without a Hero. Together, they dive into the story potential of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and discuss how its narrative could expand the lore leading into the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild....

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts are joined by guest Dan Murphy to chat about some great snacks and the latest Nintendo news. The crew dives into Level-5’s troubled situation, the creative track possibilities in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and plenty more along the way.  Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowbloc...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts return to chat about everything from their favorite snacks to some big Nintendo news. The crew discusses Minecraft Steve joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the latest amiibo announcements, and more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts break down some of the biggest trailers coming out of Tokyo Game Show. The crew shares their thoughts on new looks at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Monster Hunter Rise, and several other exciting reveals. Plus, Nintendo Pow Block is giving away a copy of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch! Be sure to...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, the Hylian Heroine is away, so Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell bring in a few Nintendo experts to fill the gap. They’re joined by David Lasby from Zelda Dungeon and Daniel Murphy to break down the September Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase and discuss the upcoming lineup for the Nintendo Switch through next March. There’s a lot more on the horizon than you mi...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts discuss the exciting reveal of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a prequel set 100 years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The crew talks about the unique opportunity Koei Tecmo and Nintendo have to tell a deeper, more compelling story about the fall of Hyrule and the events leading...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts return to discuss the celebrations surrounding Mario’s 35th anniversary and the release of the anniversary collection Super Mario 3D All-Stars. They also look ahead to what fans might expect for the upcoming 35th anniversaries of The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. The crew also dives into new rumors about a poss...

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com On this Direct Recap Show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by LeRon Dawkins , Josh Finney , and Logan Corkins to break down the surprise Nintendo Direct from September 3. They cover Nintendo’s plans to celebrate Super Mario Bros.’s 35th anniversary, including Super Mario All-Sta...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts are joined by streaming personality and Whitethorn Games community manager BeeYoo. Together, they discuss the recent rumors surrounding a potential Nintendo Switch Pro and what Nintendo’s 2021 lineup might look like. They also explore the growing place of the “wholesome” genre in gaming and why these uplifting...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts are joined by special guest Dan Murphy to discuss the games they’re most excited about from the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase. The crew highlights some standout indie titles coming to the Nintendo Switch and shares their thoughts on what makes the lineup so exciting for Nintendo fans. Also, a quick announceme...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Celeste Roberts return to break down some of the latest stories making waves in the gaming world. The trio discusses the ambitious fan project surrounding GoldenEye 007 and the ongoing passion from the community to preserve and celebrate the classic shooter. They also take a look at SNK’s new tabletop arcade machine, exploring how...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dive into the exciting news that Pikmin 3 Deluxe is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch. They discuss what the enhanced port could mean for the future of the Pikmin series and why fans have been waiting so long to see the beloved strategy adventure arrive on Nintendo’s hybrid console. Email your questions and topics to the...