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Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Nintendo has officially brought Star Fox back with a brand-new game for Nintendo Switch 2. In this episode of the Direct Recap Show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down everything revealed during the surprise Star Fox Direct on the Nintendo Today! app, including the game’s June...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions or topics to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Nintendo already has the pieces for a great social platform, they just need to figure out a way to put them together. On this episode on Expansion Pass , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down Nintendo’s scattered mobile app strategy and how it could be holding the company back. They talk about how apps like N...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Nintendo continues to push forward with their cross-media initiatives as an unannounced animated movie is revealed and a Metroid movie is rumored to be shopped around. This week ⁠ on Nintendo Pow Block ⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss the surprising reports that GameStop could acquire eB...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Nintendo Switch 2's lineup continues to become a stacked one for 2026, showing now signs of slowing down. This week on Nintendo Pow Block , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss the wave of new release date announcements including Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Final Fantasy XIV...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . As the industry continues to struggle with budgets, delays, and restructuring, Nintendo seem to be the only company who's figured it out. This week on Nintendo Pow Block , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are back to discuss what they've been playing and the news of the week. They get into Capcom's...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Ganondorf has taken the spotlight over the last decade of Zelda releases in the Era of the Wild, and Monolith Soft is a major reason why. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss Monolith Soft’s bold take on Ganondorf, exploring how the team crafted a more alluring, layered version...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions or topics to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The growing popularity of the Xenoblade Chronicles series during the Nintendo Switch generation has made it a staple in hardcore fans’ libraries and elevated it alongside iconic franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Fire Emblem. This week on Expansion Pass , ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠ explore the po...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . PAX East has come and gone, and Edward has a lot to say about this year's event. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss PAX East 2026, Nintendo’s rejected patent tied to Pokémon-style battle mechanics, the newly announced Tears of the Kingdom art book Secrets of the Zonai, rumored l...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Star Fox is officially joining the Super Mario Galaxy movie, causing a lot of discussion on a Smash Cinematic Universe. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠ is joined by Boss Rush Podcast cohost LeRon Dawkins to discuss Glen Powell playing Fox McCloud, Nintendo clarifying Switch 2 pricing and why digital games are cheaper than ph...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions or topics to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Gaming ecosystems have evolved for the better, and much of that shift can be credited to the success of the Nintendo Switch and its ability to take your game library anywhere. This week on Expansion Pass , ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss how companies like Microsoft, Valve, and Sony are rethinking their gaming e...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Nintendo is putting their little flower friends in everything lately, and honestly—we’re here for it. This week on Nintendo Pow Block , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down the latest wave of Mario news, including new features coming to Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, a fr...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Nintendo surprised investors, retailers, and even themselves as their Pokemon Pokopia has taken over the zeitgeist of the Switch 2 conversation. This week on Nintendo Pow Block , ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss how Pokémon Pokopia is absolutely popping off with 2.2 million copies sold in just four days—boosting Nintendo’s...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠questions or topics to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The adventures of Link, Zelda, and their companions have shaped the course of video games for four decades—and the series still finds bold new ways to reinvent itself. This week on Expansion Pass , ⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠ explore the legacy, evolution, and enduring impact of The Legend of Zelda . From their earliest m...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Capcom keeps the hits coming, as Resident Evil Requiem sells over 5 million copies in its first week and showcased their slate of impressive upcoming games. This week on Nintendo Pow Block , ⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠ break down Requiem ’s huge launch, share their thoughts on the Capcom Showcase and Indie World Showcase, and discu...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠ . As it turns out, catching monsters and trading them with your friends is still as much fun as it was when Pokemon Red and Blue launched in 1996. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠ dive into the latest Pokémon Presents celebrating 30 years of the franchise. They discuss the newly announced Pokémon Winds and Waves...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions and topics to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Nostalgia shapes how we experience the present—and it’s not just limited to video games. In this Expansion Pass episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into the TV shows and cartoons that defined their childhoods, how their fandoms have changed over time, and how those be...

Email your ⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠ . There are big industry changes, big games, and even bigger conversations this week in the gaming community. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠Edward Varnell⁠ and ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠ break down a whirlwind week in gaming. They cover major Xbox leadership shakeups with Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond stepping away and Asha Sharma taking the helm. On the Nintendo...

Email your ⁠questions to the podcast here⁠ . When PlayStation drops a massive State of Play and Nintendo fans suddenly have a lot to pay attention to, you know something big just happened. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down a huge State of Play and what it means for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. They discuss standout announcements like a brand-new 2D Castle...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions or topics to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Let's look at what we've made Expansion Pass and what we really want to do with it as a podcast. In this Expansion Pass episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠ reflect on classic games, long-standing ideas they’ve wanted to explore, and what they’re most excited to dive into as Nintendo Po...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss Metroid Prime 4: Beyond hitting 1M combined sales, Mega Man: Dual Override fan voting for Robot Masters, and the Super Mario Galaxy movie teaser full of cosmic callbacks. They also talk about Hamster’s Console Archives...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap Nintendo’s latest Partner Direct, highlighting a stacked 2026 Switch lineup. They cover over 20 third-party games coming to Switch and Switch 2, including same-day releases, AAA titles, demos, and new IPs, while breaking...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss what’s next for Nintendo Switch Online, speculating on potential additions like DS, 3DS, Wii, WiiWare, and DSi Shop games for Switch 2. They discuss a possible leak hinting at the next Xenoblade Chronicles, the end of...

Email the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Classic Fire Emblem chaos, Switch 2 breaking records, Zelda turning 40, and Nintendo Leadership shifts—its another packed episode of Nintendo Pow Block! This week, ⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠ kick things off with Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, talking about...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss that the live-action Legend of Zelda movie could stream on Netflix after its theatrical run, react to the closure of Armature Studios and its impact on VR, and discuss signs of life for Hi-Fi Rush on Switch and Switch...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . A lot of Nintendo news means a packed episode of Nintendo Pow Block! This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into LEGO Pokémon launching in 2026, Nintendo’s My Mario line coming west, new Joy-Con 2 colors, and major anniversaries for Zelda, Pokémon, Persona, Dr...