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On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Dragon Quest XI and why its most compelling version might not be to the West. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 30, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #DragonQuestXI #3DS #DragonQuest #NintendoSwitch #NintendoPodcast #NintendoGames #Ninten...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dig into a lighter news week—covering the launch of Nintendo’s E3 website, rumors of amiibo trading cards, and the possibility of Wario returning in a brand-new game ahead of E3. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 27, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #...

This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Jesse Douglas discuss how Nintendo Labo could evolve into a unique educational tool—and the different ways it could grow and thrive beyond traditional play. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 25, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoLabo #ExpansionP...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig return to talk about Nindies, some questionable Labo knockoffs, and Luigi’s “Set and Match” moment in Mario Tennis Aces. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 20, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #MarioTennisAces #NintendoLabo #NintendoSwitch #Ninte...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell explore the potential of cloud features on the Nintendo Switch—discussing cloud saves, cross-save and cross-progression, cloud gaming, third-party support, and more. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 18, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #CloudSaves...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig return to discuss which franchises they think could make their way to the Nintendo Switch—and how game collecting changes as you get older. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 13, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #RetroGameCollecting #VideoGameCol...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig, Jesse Douglas, and Edward Varnell break down their ideal game night—covering everything from snacks and drinks to vibes, game choices, and all the little details that make a perfect gaming session. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 11, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBloc...

On this episode of the Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell are joined by Rey Osorio from Geek Pulse and Phoenix Overdrive to react to and break down the latest Nintendo Direct, including new character announcements for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the reveal of Dark Souls Remastered, and more. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 8, 2018 🌐 Network: Ne...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and special guest Jesse Douglas celebrate the Nintendo Switch turning one—though the conversation takes a fun detour into Dreamcast and GameCube memories before circling back to break down the Switch’s first year and its impact on the industry. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 6, 2018 🌐 Networ...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell break down Blizzard’s intriguing new tweet—an image that has both Diablo and Nintendo Switch fans buzzing—and discuss what it could mean. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: March 2, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #DiabloIII #Blizzard #NintendoSwitch...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell react to Nintendo’s decision to remove user ratings for games on their site. They break down what this change means for fans and share their thoughts on the latest Nintendo news of the week. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 27, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.co...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dive into the secret projects at Panic Button and the latest rumors surrounding Super Smash Bros.. They break down which characters could realistically appear in the Nintendo Switch version—and share their wildest dream picks for the roster. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 23, 2018 🌐 Net...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dig into a hidden Bayonetta 2 Easter egg that hints Rodin could be coming to Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch. They explore what this could mean for the roster and fan expectations. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 21, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell share their excitement over the return of Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 on the Nintendo Switch, discussing how both games hold up compared to their Wii U versions. The conversation also shifts to speculation around Metroid Prime 4, with Corey and Edward imagining what a potential multiplayer mode could look like. 📺 Tune in to hear...

On Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dive into the latest developments surrounding Metroid Prime 4. Corey and Edward discuss what may be happening behind the scenes, the challenges facing its development, and what they realistically expect to see from the long-awaited title when it finally resurfaces. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 17, 201...

On Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell tackle a surprising question: could Bandai Namco take on the Metroid franchise? Corey and Edward break down the possibility, what it could mean for the series, and how it might shape Metroid’s future. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 15, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #Nin...

On Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell break down the growing wave of Activision titles rumored to be heading to the Nintendo Switch. From the possibility of major franchises making the jump to what it could mean for third-party support on the platform, the conversation zeroes in on one big question: could Call of Duty finally be coming to Switch? 📺 Tune in to hear the conversatio...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dig into the latest rumors surrounding Monolith Soft’s next project—and debate whether it could push the boundaries of mature content on the platform. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 11, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoDirect #Nintend...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig celebrate another standout month for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS, breaking down the latest releases, highlights, and why Nintendo fans have plenty to be excited about. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 10, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell dive into one of gaming’s biggest “what ifs.” The two explore an alternate history where Nintendo and Sony followed through on their partnership and released the SNES PlayStation add-on. From how it could have reshaped the console market to the ripple effects on game development and industry rivalries, Corey and Edward break down how...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell break down the games slated for 2018 and attempt to map out what Nintendo’s year could look like—from major releases to potential surprises from Nintendo. 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 5, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoDirect #...

On this episode, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell break down the upcoming Nintendo Direct, share their predictions, and dive into what they’ve been playing lately. The big question: will we finally get a reveal for the next Fire Emblem game? 📺 Tune in to hear the conversation! 📅 Original Publish Date: February 2, 2018 🌐 Network: Nerds Gone Rogue 📧 nintendopowblock@gmail.com #NintendoPowBlock #N...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Jesse Douglas discuss why a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be closer than fans expect. They break down how reusing the engine, animations, and core systems could speed up development, while also sharing what new ideas, changes, and improvements they hope to see in the next chapter of the series. 📺 Tune in to...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig examine the evolution of Sega, tracing its journey from a struggling third-place console maker to a resurgent third-party publisher. They discuss how growing momentum behind franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog, Yakuza, Persona, and Shin Megami Tensei has reshaped Sega’s reputation and positioned the company as one of the industry’s...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Jesse Douglas come together to discuss the creative future of Nintendo Labo and what could come next. The trio explores the possibilities for building, designing, and experimenting with new ideas, as well as how Labo’s experimental approach could inspire even more inventive projects beyond Nintendo’s initial offerings. 📺 Tun...