Nintendo Pow Block Podcast

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Nintendo Pow Block is a weekly Nintendo podcast hosted by Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and their friends from around the internet. Each week, they dive into the latest Nintendo news and rumors for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, new and upcoming releases, updates to Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Music app, and discuss what they've been playing in the Playing with Power segment. Now your Podcasting with Power!

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The Wonderful 101 Remastered and Ubisoft's Big 2020 15.02.2020 1:25:03

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss PlatinumGames’ highly successful Kickstarter campaign, Ubisoft’s big plans for 2020, Activision’s push for more remasters, and Masahiro Sakurai’s comments about the Fire Emblem roster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward...

Let's Talk About Metroid Prime 4 and Breath of the Wild 2 08.02.2020 2:09:47

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dive into a packed news lineup. They discuss Metroid Prime 4 developer Retro Studios hiring a key art director from DICE, PlatinumGames’ Kickstarter campaign, and the likelihood of Cyberpunk 2077 coming to Switch (spoiler: not very likely). The duo also...

Who's Coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Fighter Pass 2? 01.02.2020 1:55:09

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell tackle the big question following the announcement of Fighter Pass 2 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate : who should Nintendo add next to the roster? Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Boss Rush Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofou...

Are New 2D Metroid and Paper Mario Games on the Way? 25.01.2020 1:43:12

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠ This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss some of the rumored games potentially coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020, including a new 2D Metroid and a Paper Mario title. Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Boss Rush Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Bos...

Smash Direct Recap, Cindered Shadows DLC, and More 18.01.2020 1:52:43

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss the newly announced character for Smash, along with new equipment, Mii Fighter costumes, stages, and more. They also dive into the upgraded Switch version of DMC 3, the latest Fire Emblem DLC, and debate which other Nintendo first-party franchise...

Let's Discuss the Pokemon Direct 11.01.2020 1:56:58

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell break down all the news from the big Pokémon Direct. What’s coming next for Pokémon? More than you might expect. Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Boss Rush Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Boss Rush Media Visit the...

New Year, New Games - Nintendo Preview 2020 05.01.2020 2:11:44

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com Nintendo Pow Block kicks off the new year as Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell continue their tradition of breaking down Nintendo’s upcoming slate of games for 2020. With new hardware from competitors on the horizon, does Nintendo have what it takes to keep up? Find out on this episode of Nintendo Pow Block! Follow our...

Nintendo Game of the Year 2019 Discussion 21.12.2019 2:12:15

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell take a look back at 2019 and all the highlights in gaming and the podcast. They chat about the biggest moments, new beginnings, and wrap up the year with their Game of the Year picks and Top Ten lists. Here’s to a great 2019 and all the awesome games that...

Discussing the December Indie World Showcase 14.12.2019 2:00:37

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell break down the recent Indie World Showcase and share their favorite highlights, including Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD, Axiom Verge 2, and Boyfriend Dungeon. Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Boss Rush Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Super Mario Maker 2 Gets a Zelda Update and Team Campo Santo's Half-Life Game 07.12.2019 2:10:23

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell take a fresh approach, introducing new segments, sharing upcoming ideas, and of course diving into the regular show content. They discuss Luigi’s Mansion 3, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!, the Zelda update for Super Mario Maker 2, and Campo...

Sonic Gets Major Fan-Demanded Redesign and Announcing Boss Rush Games 23.11.2019 1:59:03

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss Pokémon and its continued success, the highlights from The Game Awards, ongoing adventures in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, the redesigned look of Sonic the Hedgehog for his upcoming movie, and the future of Nintendo Pow Block at Boss Rush Games. ⁠⁠⁠...

Return of a Big Question Block 16.11.2019 1:18:50

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell take a break from the news and dive into a fun-filled episode of Question Block, answering fan questions and sharing their thoughts on all things Nintendo. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Boss Rush Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cof...

Dragon Quest XI, Luigi's Mansion 3, Terry Bogard in Smash, and Blizzcon 09.11.2019 1:48:51

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell are back to discuss Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition. They also talk about the latest announcements from BlizzCon, the arrival of Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Playtonic Games addressing rumors about Banjo-Kazooie and Microsoft. Email your questions and topics to...

Retro Studios Hires High Profile Halo Artist for Metroid Prime 4 02.11.2019 1:27:29

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell are back to discuss the latest high-profile hire for Metroid Prime 4, as well as Reggie Fils‑Aimé delivering his first talk at Cornell University. They also share their plans and ideas for their upcoming Nintendo Game of the Year discussions and what categories they want to include. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠...

The Power of Creative Freedom Nintendo Gives Their Developers 26.10.2019 1:39:57

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss the trio of recent delays from Ubisoft, including a major release planned for the Nintendo Switch. They also talk about Tencent hiring developers to work on Switch ports, the announcement of classic Disney games receiving special physical colle...

Blizzard vs. The Players and Our Future 19.10.2019 1:26:51

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss the ongoing situation surrounding Blizzard Entertainment, what it could mean for Overwatch on the Nintendo Switch, and how they plan to move forward in building a better future for their fans and community Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Blizzard Finds Themselves in a Pickle 12.10.2019 1:18:52

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell share their thoughts on Fire Emblem: Three Houses and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the Blizzard Entertainment ban and what it means for the gaming community, along with plenty more from the world of Nintendo. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gm...

We Need More Heroes 05.10.2019 1:40:10

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠ This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell share their thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and continue the grind in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. They also discuss the closure of AlphaDream, the new DLC pack for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order that adds more heroes and modes...

Impressions of Link's Awakening Remake, Untitled Goose Game, and Contra Rogue Corps. 28.09.2019 1:20:10

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠ This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell return to discuss the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, their time with Contra: Rogue Corps, and Corey’s ongoing grind in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. They also talk about rumors surrounding a potential new Batman game and plenty more from the w...

Pokemon Sword and Shield Exclusive Monsters, Sirfetch'd, and Must Own Switch Games 21.09.2019 1:34:21

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠ This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dive into the version-exclusive Pokémon and Gym Leaders revealed for Pokémon Sword and Shield, and discuss the internet’s new favorite monster, Sirfetch’d. They also share their current Top 5 must-own games for the Nintendo Switch, highlighting the titles ev...

Down With The Fitness 14.09.2019 1:42:32

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠ This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss the newly announced fitness adventure Ring Fit Adventure and explore how Nintendo can learn from the successes and missteps of the Wii and Wii U to make the Nintendo Switch a platform that truly offers something for everyone. They also share impressi...

September Nintendo Direct, Overwatch, and More Third Party Ports 07.09.2019 1:33:49

Email your questions and topics to the podcast: nintendopowblock@gmail.com Back by popular demand, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell are bringing Nintendo Pow Block back to the internet! In this return episode, the duo breaks down the September 2019 Nintendo Direct, kicking things off with the reveal of Overwatch for Nintendo Switch. They also discuss the confirmation of a wave of third-party titles...

DIRECT RECAP 6.12.2019: E3 2019 Nintendo Direct Reactions and Breakdowns 12.06.2019 1:13:18

On this second E3 Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dive deep into the Nintendo Direct from E3 2019, breaking down every major announcement and the full lineup of Nintendo Switch games launching this fall. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: June 12, 2019 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoSwitch #Direct...

DIRECT RECAP 6.11.2019: E3 2019 Nintendo Direct Reactions and Breakdowns 11.06.2019 51:50

Warping to The Next Level, The NX Show 21.05.2019 51:26

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Jesse Douglas come together to say farewell to Nintendo Pow Block as they prepare to launch The NX Show right here on the same feed. They reflect on fond memories, share the exciting new direction ahead, and give heartfelt thanks to all the fans who have supported the show over the years. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Ori...