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Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell flies solo this episode, covering Nintendo’s new Singapore branch, led by Takahiro Miura to expand its Southeast Asia presence. He also discusses Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2, which surprised Capcom with its optimized performance, and Bloober Team’s success with Cronos: The New Dawn,...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Doug Bowser’s retirement, Devon Prichard’s historic appointment, Tokyo Game Show highlights, Final Fantasy VII on Switch 2, and how these developments signal a new era for Nintendo and its growing third-party support. This and more on Nintendo Pow Block! Support t...

Email the podcast your questions or topics here . This week on Expansion Pass, ⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sits down with Boss Rush Network contributor and content streamer Tatted Wolfeee to discuss the gaming stories they found on Reddit. Join our Communities: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join the Boss Rush Network Facebook Group . Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social M...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig explore whether the Switch 2 can be a strong home for third-party games, highlighting impressive ports like Star Wars Outlaws with smooth performance and ray tracing. They also cover Marvel Cosmic Invasion’s new heroes, upgraded Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 on Switch 2, t...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down the latest Nintendo Direct, covering Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a Switch 2 upgrade for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and new games like Mario Tennis Fever and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. They discuss release dates for Metroid Prime 4, Final Fantasy VII Remake...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . On the Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and LeRon Dawkins break down Nintendo’s Mario 40th anniversary Direct, including the Super Mario Galaxy movie, HD bundle of Galaxy 1 & 2 for Switch and Switch 2, new Mario and Rosalina amiibo, and a Kyoto exhibit. They also cover Switch 2 upgrades like Super Mario Bros. Wond...

Email the podcast ⁠your questions or topics here⁠ . ⁠⁠ This week on Expansion Pass, ⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dives into the conversations surrounding gaming—exploring how we balance the hobbies we love with the lives we live, the responsibilities we carry, and the choices we make along the way. This and much more on Expansion Pass. Join our Communities: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig recap Edward’s trip to PAX West 2025, including indie game highlights, hands-on impressions of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Pokémon Legends Z-A on Switch 2, Kirby Air Riders, and interviews with indie developers. They also share what they’ve been playing lately, from Supe...

This week on Expansion Pass, ⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down the biggest challenges facing the big three platform holders and how each company is responding. PlayStation is still chasing live-service success after several setbacks, while Xbox continues to dominate that space but struggles with messaging and platform identity. Meanwhile, Nintendo is dealing with ongoing Gam...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig is joined by his cohost from Xbox Casuals and Tower Casuals, Josh Finney, to discuss a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit shortage, record-breaking sales, and Final Fantasy VII Remake running at 30fps on Switch 2. They also cover rumors of a PlayStation 6 handheld, Cyberpunk 2077’s strong physical s...

This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into the growing complaints around Game-Key Cards following the recent ⁠Partner Direct,⁠ and explore potential solutions to the issue. Is this a problem that needs to be fixed—or just the new normal for physical collectors? Let’s talk about it on this episode of Expansion Pass! Join our Communities: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Ru...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig recap Gamescom 2025, including Mario Kart World winning Best Switch 2 Game, Donkey Kong Bananza earning Best Gameplay, and Hollow Knight: Silksong taking Best Trailer. They discuss upcoming Switch 2 hits like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Kirby Air Riders, plus Gamescom reveals like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition,...

This week on Expansion Pass, ⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into what they believe are some of the worst Nintendo games of all time. They also take a look at a few lists from various outlets based on Metacritic scores to see if they agree with the rankings those games received at the time. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let’s talk about it on this episode of Expansion Pass! Join our Communi...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell goes solo to cover a packed week of Nintendo news. He discusses Nintendo teaming up with the Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance to bring competitive gaming to schools, Pokémon scalper chaos at McDonald’s Japan and the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, the chances of Tekken 8 on Switch...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig recap the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, including the reveal that Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club Games’ follow-up to Shovel Knight, is coming to Switch and Switch 2. They also discuss the new “My Mario” toddler product line, layoffs at Bithel Games, the new Pokémon Events...

Email the podcast ⁠your questions or topics here⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, ⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ read some letters from some old magazines and discuss the state of several non-Nintendo studios, the effects of games-as-a-service on the industry, and more. Let’s talk about it on this episode of Expansion Pass! Join our Communities: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Com...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Switch 2 hitting 6 million sales, Mario Kart World success, Switch 1 price hikes, top-seller updates, highlights from the July Nintendo Direct, and Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler 0 upgrade decision. They also cover Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Game-Key Card...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . On this episode of The Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig and Stephanie Klimov break down the July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. Highlights include Monster Hunter Stories 3, Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2, Final Fantasy Tactics release date, new reveals like Persona 3 Reload and The Adventures of Elliot, big-name Switch 2 titles like St...

Email the podcast ⁠your questions or topics here⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss collecting strategy guides and how that experience has changed in the age of the internet and YouTube. Join our Communities: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join the ⁠Boss Rush Network Facebook Group⁠ . Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media: Nin...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . This week on Nintendo Pow Block Podcast, ⁠Edward Varnell⁠ and ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠ explore how PlayStation and Xbox could bring select IP to the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of their multiplatform strategies. They also cover Metroid Prime 4: Beyond receiving a rating from the Korean Ratings Board, the surprise LEGO Game Boy reveal, new gameplay...

Email the podcast ⁠your questions or topics here⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about what they hope to see in the next Nintendo Direct, including new game reveals, release dates, and possible surprises. Join our Communities: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join the ⁠Boss Rush Network Facebook Group⁠ . Follow Nintendo Pow Block on...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey dive into their first hands-on experience with Donkey Kong Bananza , the highly anticipated 3D platformer from the Super Mario Odyssey team. They also discuss the casting of Link and Zelda in the 2027 film, the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II , the influence of Metroid Prime on D...

Email the podcast ⁠your questions or topics here⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss what the future looks like for Xbox, their inconsistent and confusing message, and if their multiplatform strategy will make their games more appealing to Nintendo Switch 2 owners. Join our Communities: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join the ⁠Boss...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠our podcast merch here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig honor Satoru Iwata on the 10th anniversary of his passing. Iwata was more than Nintendo’s president—he was a developer at heart and a true gamer, whose words and leadership continue to inspire today. They also discuss how Don...

Email the podcast ⁠your questions or topics here⁠ . This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell flies solo to talk about the meaning of nostalgia and how it impacts gaming today. Join our Communities: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Join the ⁠Boss Rush Network Facebook Group⁠ . Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media: Nintendo Pow Block Podcast: ⁠X/Twitter⁠ , ⁠Blues...