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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.Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThank you for watching or listening to Expansion Pass, part of the Nintendo Pow Block family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, we'd appreciate a five-star rating and a kind review. You can also support Boss Rush on Patreon—members at any tier get early access to Expansion Pass and other great perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent efforts. It truly means a lot.
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.Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThank you for watching or listening to Expansion Pass, part of the Nintendo Pow Block family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, we'd appreciate a five-star rating and a kind review. You can also support Boss Rush on Patreon—members at any tier get early access to Expansion Pass and other great perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent efforts. It truly means a lot.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig give their thoughts on the recent news about the Xbox platform and what will ultimately happen to their ecosystem. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell flies solo to talk about the meaning of nostalgia and how it impacts gaming today. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into the ROG Ally X, the Nintendo Switch 2, Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Summer Showcase, PlatinumGames, and a variety of other gaming topics and tangents.Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the games coming out soon for Nintendo Switch 2 now that the console is out in the wild. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the Nintendo Switch launch lineup ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 and its first year of content, including The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, Arms, Splatoon 2, Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles X, and more. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss the launches and the libraries of Nintendo's earliest entries into the home console market in the NES and the SNES, as well as the longevity of the Game Boy in this last edition of Nintendo Launch Lineups before the Switch 2 launches. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Corey sits down to discuss his growing love for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, its refreshing take on characters, story (with lite spoilers up to and within Act 1), and combat, and how its changed the way he thinks about videos games moving forward.Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Corey sits down to answer some of the questions written in to Question Block on the main show to discuss Nintendo Switch 2, franchises like Star Fox and F-Zero, thoughts on a new IP, and more. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
We're Back! If you can believe it or not, we went to Boston again and had a fantastic time. Will and I take the chance to review our trip and our fantastic time covering all the incredible titles at Pax East 2025. Incredible indies, outstanding panels and a Boston city re-review are inbound for you to enjoy. We want to take another opportunity to give a huge shout out to all the incredible creators that we got to see like Emily & Kate of No Small Games, CGDannyB, the Patriarch of the Dojima clan: Dave Jackson, Joseph Hooper, Adam Gumbert, Jacob McCourt, Asa GreenRiver, EVERYONE from the Boss Rush podcast (s/o Patrick, Stephanie & Sophie), Roger Reighardt & Trina of the Gamerheads podcast, The incomparable Matt Stormageddon and Geoff Moonen of Fun & Games pod and MANY MORE (pls let me know if we missed you). We're happy to be back folks and can't wait to get into Season 4!Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro05:44 - Game Updates31:11 - Boston City Re-review39:50 - Showfloor overview at Pax East01:21:17 - Game of the ShowMusic used in this episode:Main Intro FNGC Theme - by Daniel CampoliSupport the show
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the legendary and revolutionary library of the Nintendo 64, one of Nintendo's most beloved console generations. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Boss Rush contributor Courty Yikes sit down to discuss PAX East, the indie games they saw, and what it was like getting to speak to the developers.Thank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, a Nintendo Podcast by Boss Rush Media. If you enjoyed the podcast, consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe on YouTube and remember to like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss and episode. You can support us on Patreon as well for perks and bonus content. We appreciate your continued support however you are.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the launch and the legacy of the Game Boy Advance. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the era of the GameCube, perhaps their most beloved era of Nintendo ever, the magic of discovery, and the days of pre-internet gaming.Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support: Patreon + Discord + Website + Store + YouTubeThis week on the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon and Corey are joined by Nintendo Pow Block Host Edward Varnell and Boss Rush contributor Matthew Kiel to discuss what the future of Xbox Game Pass is, Devolver Digital and the new positioning of DLC, Games as a Service, and bring back "Respecting the Classics." Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and like and subscribe on YouTube. Your support, whether through Patreon, subscribing on YouTube, or simply tuning in, means so much to us. Thanks for your continued support of our independent endeavor.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig continue their look back at Nintendo launch lineups, this time revisiting the Nintendo DS. What actually launched with Nintendo's most successful piece of hardware?Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell is joined by Boss Rush alumni to discuss if they would be buying Nintendo Switch 2 at or soon after the launch of the console. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss the launch of the Nintendo Wii and it's library as they anticipate the launch of the Switch 2. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey revisit the 3DS launch as they look ahead to the Switch 2, discussing its early challenges, success over time, and more.Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by Boss Rush writing team alumni LaMont Reed to discuss pricing of Switch 2 games, what's new for NSO Expansion Pack, third party games like Cyberpunk 2077, and more. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, a Nintendo Podcast by Boss Rush Media. If you enjoyed the podcast, consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe on YouTube and remember to like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss and episode. You can support us on Patreon as well for perks and bonus content. We appreciate your continued support however you are.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonOn this week's episode of Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey kick off their series reflecting on Nintendo's console launch lineups in the lead-up to the Switch 2. Their focus is on the Wii U, Nintendo's lowest-selling console, which still delivered some fantastic titles that eventually made their way to the Switch.Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat is joined by Boss Rush contributing writer Hunter to discuss Ghost of Tsushima, Sucker Punch's PS4 Japanese epic starring Jin Sakai and his journey.Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss their top five remasters they want to see in 2025. Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey continue their live show experiment on YouTube, Twitch, and X/Twitter discussing Xenoblade Chronicles X, Nintendo partnering with the ESA on their new accessibility initiative, a new patent suggesting AI on Switch 2, and more. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block15:47 - Housekeeping20:31 - Snacktendo33:57 - Playing with POWER50:05 - FamiNEWS51:10 - Xenoblade Chronicles X at 60fps?58:03 - Nintendo Partners with ESA for Accessibility1:04:12 - Nintendo and NVIDIA AI on Switch 21:23:24 - Seattle Mariners Wear Nintendo on Their Sleeve1:28:41 - Xenoblade Skells1:40:54 - Pak Watch1:57:32 - Question Block2:13:59 - Final Thoughts2:21:03 - Thanks for Watching 2:21:37 - Patreon Producers2:22:26 - Bonus ContentThank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss their very different approaches to collecting video games, how they used to shop for games growing up compared to now, and their nostalgia of classic consoles. Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Nintendo Pow Block on PatreonThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, its all about Switch 2 rumors and reports. Edward and Corey discuss the reports on units shipped of Switch 2, price point and accessories, FCC filings, the potential for a rumored May launch, and more.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block17:02 - Housekeeping29:01 Snacktendo!37:37 - Playing With Power!57:06 - Switch 2 Units Reportedly Already Shipped to North America1:03:42 - Switch 2 Price will Likely be $3991:17:56 - FCC Filing Suggests GameCube Controllers are Incoming1:29:02 - Niantic Sells Gaming Division1:36:03 - Nintendo Store Opening in San Francisco1:37:57 - Star Wars Hunters Closing Servers1:42:12 - PAK Watch and More Updates1:52:13 - Question Block1:53:45 - Our Favorite Nintendo Launch Lineups2:05:01 - Dormant Franchises on Switch 22:08:22 - Final Thoughts2:14:04 - Thanks for Watching!Playing With Power: Avowed (Xbox), Fire Emblem Engage, Yoshi's Crafted WorldWeekly Pickups: Corrin (amiibo), Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World (3DS) Super Mario OdysseyThank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
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Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Corey drives solo to respond to some questions in a mailbag episode, taking questions over the last couple of weeks to discuss podcasts, favorite content, extending Boss Rush content, Fire Emblem, and more. Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Nintendo Pow Block on PatreonThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the new Switch 2 information revealed in the FCC filing, Monolith Soft hiring the former Final Fantasy cutscene director, the Tony Hawk remasters, and more. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 11:51 - Housekeeping 14:41 - Snacktendo24:50 - Playing with Power53:53 - Weekly Pickups1:02:53 - Nintendo Switch 2 Info from FCC Filing1:06:47 - Monolith Soft Hires Final Fantasy Cutscene Director1:16:12 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remastered 1:27:40 - GoldenEye 007 Up for Voting in Video Game HOF1:37:11 - PAK WATCH and Updates1:45:39 - Question Block1:47:01 - Eight Years of Switch2:01:05 - Top 5 Switch-Only Games2:05:39 - Things We're Surprised Never Happened2:07:19 - Favorite Switch-era Characters2:20:38 - Final Thoughts 2:24:33 - Thanks for WatchingPlaying with Power: Avowed (Xbox), Fire Emblem Engage, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Pokemon TCG Pocket (Mobile)Weekly Pickups: Monster Hunter Stories (Switch), Pooch and Yoshi's Woolly World (3DS)Thank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey explore whether Nintendo can successfully implement live service games, drawing from their experiences with Nintendo's mobile titles, Mario Kart DLC, Splatfests, and other recent initiatives.Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Nintendo Pow Block on PatreonThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey dive into the latest Pokémon Presents showcase, new Pokémon Legends: Z-A footage, WB Games' mismanagement and studio closures, a surprise NSO delisting, and more.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block10:28 - Housekeeping 26:17 - Snacktendo33:22 - Playing With Power1:19:40 - FamiNews1:20:00 - Pokemon Legends Z-A1:27:12 - Pokemon TCG Pocket Expansion1:30:15 - Pokemon Champions1:33:03 - WB Games Closes 3 Studios2:06:25 - Dragon Quest XI Returns to the eShop2:12:40 - ID@XBOX Indies Coming to Switch2:15:46 - Pak Watch2:23:12 - Question Block2:24:56 - Nintendo's Edutainment Games2:30:17 - Switch 2 Mainstream Hits 2:41:48 - Pokemon Collaborations2:43:03 - Where to Start for Fire Emblem Franchise2:47:53 - Does WB Games Learn from Their Mistakes?3:03:05 - Our Go To NSO Game3:07:46 - Final Thoughts3:13:01 - Thanks for Watching!Follow Nintendo Pow Block X/Twitter BlueskyNintendo Pow Block Community Boss Rush Community Discord Nintendo Pow Block Facebook GroupFollow our Hosts Edward: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram Corey: X/Twitter, Bluesky, InstragramThank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
SupportBoss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward is joined by Austin Campbell to talk about games like BioShock and if they truly still stand the test of time in terms of storytelling, gameplay, and more.Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block & Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey flies solo to discuss his new found love of Fire Emblem, the retirement of Gold Points from Nintendo, the revival of more Tony Hawk games, a Pokemon Presents coming, and more.Time Stamps will return next episode when we return to normal episode format.Playing With Power: Fire Emblem Engage, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Yoshi's Crafted World Weekly Pickups: Chrom amiibo (FE Series), Codename STEAM (3DS), Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (3DS), Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (3DS), The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening (Book)Be a Part of our Community!Community: Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeFollow our Hosts:Edward Varnell:X/Twitter,BlueskyCorey Dirrig:X/Twitter,BlueskyThank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon This week on Expansion Pass, Edward, Corey, and Andre sit down to discuss the potential for Nintendo's rumored social media app and if they could bring back Miiverse, Miitomo, Street Pass, and other cool features to combine with an Instagram and Bluesky style app. Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Follow our Hosts: Edward Varnell: X/Twitter, Bluesky Corey Dirrig: X/Twitter, Bluesky Thank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
SupportNintendo Pow Block & Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey dive into their recent rediscoveries of older Switch games, the debate over rebooting Virtual Console, counterfeit Nintendo products on Amazon, and whether Nintendo has enough to showcase at a February Direct, and more!Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block12:06 - Housekeeping 15:37 - Snacktendo19:55 - Playing with Power1:34:10 - Nintendo and Amazon Lawsuit Settles1:45:10 - Nintendo Switch Online will Continue on Switch 21:49:26 - Did Nintendo Switch 2's Price Leak?2:02:10 - Hideki Kamiya Wants Virtual Console to Come Back2:09:43 - PAK Watch 2:22:01 - Does Nintendo Have Enough for a February Direct?2:46:09 - Final Thoughts 2:50:32 - Thanks for WatchingPlaying With Power: Avowed (Xbox), Crypt Custodian, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Fire Emblem: Engage, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour (Mobile), Mario Party JamboreeWeekly Pickups: Avowed Steelbook Premium Edition (Xbox), Snake amiibo, Fire Emblem Warriors (3DS), Sushi Strikers: Way of Sushido (3DS)Be a Part of our Community!Community: Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeFollow our Hosts:Edward Varnell:X/Twitter,BlueskyCorey Dirrig:X/Twitter,BlueskyThank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon This week, Edward, Corey, and Andre sit down to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement more deeply, give their overall thoughts on the system, and the potential for next-gen Nintendo. Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Thank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
SupportNintendo Pow Block & Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Nintendo Pow Block, Austin Campbell joins Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig to discuss the major sales milestone of the Nintendo Switch and its games, the potential how Nintendo can change Live Service on the Nintendo Switch 2, expanding their Nintendo Switch Online service, and more. Catch new episodes every Monday on YouTube and podcast services.Time Stamps:0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block11:47 - Housekeeping16:20 - SNACKTENDO40:01 - Playing With Power1:43:51 - FamiNEWS!1:44:52 - Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Time Announced!1:51:28 - Nintendo to Take All Possible Measures Against Scalpers2:01:16 - Nintendo Switch Sales Milestones2:18:32 - ESA reveals New Industry Event iicon2:28:41 - Live Service from Nintendo3:02:46 - PAK Watch3:13:21 - Question Block and Ridge Racer3:14:28 - What Our Switch 2 Plans Are3:17:01 - A Premium Nintendo Subscription Service3:29:30 - Metroid Prime 4 on Switch 2?3:36:50 - Final Thoughts3:38:10 - Thanks for Watching + Patreon ProducersPlaying With Power: Crypt Custodian, Destiny 2: Episode Heresy (Xbox), Disney Dreamlight Valley, Disney Speedstorm, Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile), Fire Emblem: three Houses, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour (Mobile), Metaphor: ReFantazio (PS5), Momodoro, Ninja Gaiden II Black (Xbox), The Division (Xbox), Zen Pinball,Weekly Pickups: Rosalina amiibo (Mario set), Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge (Wii U), Tales of Symphonia RemasteredBe a Part of our Community!Community: Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeFollow our Hosts:Edward Varnell:X/Twitter,BlueskyCorey Dirrig:X/Twitter,BlueskyAustin Campbell:X/TwitterThank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block & Boss Rush on Patreon This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Stephanie Klimov joins Edward and Corey to discuss a recent interview with Yuji Horii sharing Dragon Quest XII updates, Hironobu Sakaguchi's new dark fantasy game following Fantasian: Neo Dimension, and rumors of Xbox titles like Forza Horizon 5 coming to Switch 2. They also cover Fantasy Life i possibly launching on PlayStation, leaks about Switch 2 game cases, and its confirmed backward compatibility. To wrap up, they answer community questions on Xbox's multiplatform strategy, third-party support for Switch 2, and recent Nintendo Switch Online updates. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 8:58 - Housekeeping 13:55 - Snacktendo! 26:17 - Playing With Power 56:56 - Weekly Pickups 1:04:58 - FamiNEWS! 1:05:28 - Sakaguchi's New Dark Fantasy Game 1:12:41 - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time 1:21:31 - Shovel Knight is Back in Yooka-Laylee Remaster 1:22:51 - Another Week, Another Xbox on Switch 2 Rumor 1:36:48 - Switch 2 Box Sizes May Have Leaked 1:38:25 - PAK Watch! 1:50:39 - Question Block! Community Write-Ins 1:51:29 - Benefits of Xbox on Switch 2 for Both 1:58:19 - Major Third Party Franchise on Switch 2 2:06:15 - Are Recent NSO Updates Enough? 2:11:56 - Final Thoughts 2:16:06 - Thanks for Watching Playing with Power: de Blob, de Blob 2, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Disney Speedstorm, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox), Game Builder Garage, Okami HD, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (Mobile), Super Mario Party Jamboree, Vampire Survivors Weekly Pickups: Earthbound Strategy Guide, Super Mario Party Jamboree, WarioWare: Get It Together Be a Part of our Community! Community: Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Follow our Hosts: Edward Varnell: X/Twitter, Bluesky Corey Dirrig: X/Twitter, Bluesky Stephanie Klimov: X/Twitter, Bluesky Thank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block & Boss Rush on Patreon This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss their time with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, the new information on a potential Astral Chain sequel, EA's financial performance, and the cancellation of Earthblade due to personal challenges at the studio behind Celeste. They also dive into Phil Spencer's Gamertag Radio interview, highlighting Xbox's potential impact on the Switch 2, take a look at third-party support rumors including Xbox games, and end with answering community write-ins for Question Block. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 9:53 - Housekeeping 21:40 - Snacktendo! 31:23 - Playing with Power! 1:11:01 - FamiNEWS! 1:11:26 - Are We Getting Astral Chain 2 on Switch 2? 1:33:50 - Phil Spencer Interview with Gamertag Radio 2:05:45 - Extremely OK Games Cancels Earthlock 2:08:52 - Paper Mario a GLADD Nominee for Trans Representation 2:17:06 - Surgent Studios and Pocketpair Team Up for New Horror Game 2:19:25 - EA Reports Lower than Expected Financials 2:26:03 - Will Xbox be the Biggest Publisher on Nintendo Switch 2? 3:08:36 - PAK Watch and NSO Updates 3:13:45 - Question Block! 3:14:53 - Third Party Support and Spreading Releases Out 3:24:23 - Switch 2 Accessories 3:26:05 - Switch 2 vs. The Other Consoles vs. Steam Deck 3:38:47 - Final Thoughts 3:48:02 - Thanks for Watching! Playing With Power: Disney Dreamlight Valley, Dungeons of Hintenberg (Xbox), Indiana Hibes and the Great Circle (Xbox), Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic, Tales of Graces f Remastered Game of the Week: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Weekly Pickups: Mega Man 11 Community: Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Edward Varnell: X/Twitter, Bluesky Corey Dirrig: X/Twitter, Bluesky Thank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know. #NPB425 #GamertagRadio #Xbox #Switch2 #BeBetter #WeAreBossRush
Support Nintendo Pow Block & Boss Rush on Patreon This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey break down all the details of the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, including the console's reveal, its sleek new design, Mario Kart 9, and more. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 29:14 - Housekeeping 31:34 - SNACKTENDO! 37:47 - Playing With Power! 59:50 - FAMINEWS! - Switch 2 Announced 1:25:01 - Side Tangent - Universal Japan's Nintendo Parade 1:27:21 - Switch 2 Trailer Discussions 1:31:43 - Switch vs. Switch 2 Game Box Size 2:05:03 - Mario Kart 9 Footage Discussion 2:37:41 - Nintendo Patent for Second Screen Resurfaces 3:14:53 - PAK Watch 3:20:10 - Question Block! 3:25:02 - Final Thoughts 3:32:37 - Thanks for Watching! Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Edward Varnell: X/Twitter, Bluesky Corey Dirrig: X/Twitter, Bluesky Playing With Power: Blade Chimera, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic Game of the Week: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Weekly Pickups: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Tales of Graces f Remastered, Joy Con Controllers Thank you for watching and/or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Nintendo Pow Block and Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier. Thanks for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block and supporting The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know. #NPB424 #NintendoSwitch2 #Switch2 #BeBetter #WeAreBossRush