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This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into rediscovering their gaming identities and discuss how content creation has unintentionally changed how one of them experiences games. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by friend of the show, Game Rant Lead Guides Writer Greysun Morales to discuss PAX, industry restructuring, Princess Peach Showtime’s reception in Japan, and more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about underrated franchises that have gained new life and popularity during the Nintendo Switch era. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on Patre...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are joined by TikTok personality Courty Yikes on site at PAX East to talk about what they played, what they saw, and, of course, what they snacked on at the event. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great cont...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss if Nintendo can replicate their success and what another hybrid console should do to capture the Switch's audience. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss PAX East, the Pokémon Z-A tease discovered in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Metroid for NES being nominated for the Video Game Hall of Fame, Embracer Group selling off assets, and much more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about how Nintendo can capitalize on the Switch's success with next generation. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on Patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the passing of Akira Toriyama, the legendary creator of Dragon Ball and artist known for his work on Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger, reflecting on his importance, influence, and distinctive art style. They also discuss Capcom’s new pay increase program, WB’s live-service initiative, and more. Email your questions and t...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about former Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata's decision to cut his salary that made a foundational impact on Nintendo's present and future. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig celebrate seven years of the Nintendo Switch, discuss Nintendo’s plans for 2024 and beyond, examine the downsides of emulating current hardware, talk about ongoing industry layoffs, and share their vision for making Pow Block a more meaningful show moving forward. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about their upcoming team experience at PAX East 2024 in Boston and what they expect to try to do during the experience. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support ⁠⁠...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, the latest rumors about Nintendo’s next console, the challenges and joys of moving and working, and more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of The Direct Recap Show by Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss and breakdown the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, what they liked, what was okay, and what felt forced. Expect tangents. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great...

On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how indies made the Nintendo Switch a powerhouse and how its portable nature made these smaller titles perfect for on the go. The Vita walked so the Switch could run. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for mo...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Disney’s massive investment in Epic Games to build a universe within Fortnite, Nintendo’s 2023 financial results, the latest Switch 2 rumors, and more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss 2024 and how the release schedule so far feels like a supplemental library filler for the console. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support ⁠⁠...

On this evergreen episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig take a deep dive into all the first-party games and major third-party releases for the Nintendo Switch since its launch in 2017. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . S...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss their favorite games for 3DS and Wii U and what they would put into the time capsule for gamers in the future. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this evergreen episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig review the Xbox Developer Direct from a Nintendo fan’s perspective and explore how Xbox and Nintendo’s releases for the year could complement each other throughout 2024. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig sit down to predict the next Nintendo Direct. Will they be right? Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on Patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Princess Peach Showtime’s new costumes and abilities, the rose pink Joy-Con controllers, the possibility of a Zelda II remake from Prince of Persia developer Ubisoft Montpellier, and more industry layoffs. Later in the episode, they answer a range of listener questions. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig sit down to talk about their favorite video games across every platform and what their Game of the Year truly is for 2023. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the sales numbers for Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, Japan’s top ten best-selling games of 2023—all on Switch—and more. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great cont...

This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the upcoming slate of Nintendo Switch releases, speculate about the Switch 2, and explore the possibility of a pair of Xbox games making their way to the hybrid console. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more gr...

This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig explore the idea of classic 3D Zelda games and debate whether Nintendo fans will ever see another title in the style of Ocarina of Time. Email your questions and topics to the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nintendopowblock@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush website for more great content here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Suppo...