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What Could Have Been?
Hey! Listen! Email Nintendo Pow Block your questions, topics, and comments! Nintendo reportedly turned down a proposed Legend of Zelda spin-off starring Ganondorf, a game the Pow Block team has been asking about for years. On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Ubisoft Milan’s rejected Zelda project, “Goliath,” and discuss what a playable Ganondorf game could have looked like.
Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Xbox is facing a crossroads, and the future of the brand depends on more than just nostalgia and remasters. In this episode of Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the challenges facing Microsoft’s gaming division, from a lack of fresh ideas and major releases to questions about the company’s long-term strategy.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review
Game: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer: Sandfall Interactive Publisher: Kepler Interactive Release Date: April 22, 2025 Platforms: Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce Now Reviewed on Xbox Series X. Tested on PlayStation 5 When Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was first revealed at the 2024 Xbox Summer Showcase, it made a strong initial impression.
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate
On this week’s episode of Tower Casuals, Corey and Josh dive into The Edge of Fate, the first major chapter of Destiny 2’s new Fate Saga. Read our full review of Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate here. They break down the campaign’s key narrative beats, explore the haunting landscapes of Kepler, and unpack the gameplay updates that redefine the experience.
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate Review
Game: Destiny 2 Expansion: The Edge of Fate Developer: Bungie Release Date: July 15, 2025 The Desert Perpetual Raid: July 19, 2025 Available On: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Steam, Epic Games Store. Reviewed on Xbox Series X. Also Tested on PlayStation 5. After the near-perfect conclusion to Destiny 2’s Light and Darkness Saga with The Final Shape, the future of the franchise felt genuinely uncertain.
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BOSSRUSH.NET — BE YOU. BE MORE. PLAY GAMES. BE BETTER. Bungie Confirms Temporary Voice Changes in Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate, Original Cast Returning Bungie has confirmed that recent voice changes in Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate are temporary, with original actors re-recording lines following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Rite of the Nine, Heavy Metal, and Marathon’s Art Controversy - Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast Episode 239
This week on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss Marathon‘s alleged art asset plagiarism, the excellence of Rite of the Nine event, the mixed reaction to the Heavy Metal event, TV shows like The Last of Us, Daredevil, and Andor, and more.
Salt Typhoon Storms the Government | The Gestalt IT Rundown: December 11, 2024
The big story this week is the continued fallout from Salt Typhoon. The US government is feeling the heat from the expsoure of so many telecom companies and they want answers. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced a proposed set of rules that would require companies that participate in the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) to have a yearly requirement to certify their cybersecurity risk management plans to prevent hackers from getting in.
Jae's Really Peculiar Game
Developer: Studio Kumiho Publisher: FP Studios, Inc. Release Date: September 19th 2024 Platforms: PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S Reviewed on: Windows through Steam Price: $24.99 Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Adventure is a touching exploration of grief, sadness, and the struggle to become whole after devastation.
MOVIE REVIEW: Alien: Romulus
Title: Alien: Romulus Director: Fede Álvarez Cinematographer: Galo Olivares Writers: Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues Starring: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu, Daniel Betts, Trevor Newlin, Robert Bobroczkyi Release Date: August 12, 2024 What makes a good Alien film?
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Delayed Again
The long-delayed Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has met yet another delay. The sequel to 2004’s immersive RPG was originally slated to release 2020 from developer Hardsuit Labs; it was then slated to release in late 2024 from The Chinese Room; the game has now been delayed to the first half of 2025.
How to Install Fallout London
Fallout London, Team FOLON’s ambitious total overhaul mod for Fallout 4, requires alternate steps to install and play than many other mods for Bethesda games. First and foremost, the mod is intended for the Game of the Year edition of Fallout 4, and you may experience problems trying to run it within the standard edition. First and foremost, you must download the mod from GOG. The classic game storefront agreed to host the mod due to its size.
MOVIE REVIEW: Deadpool & Wolverine
The third installment of the Deadpool trilogy, Deadpool & Wolverine‘s opening weekend exceeded expectations, to say the least. According to Variety, not only has it set the record for the biggest R-rated movie opening weekend, it’s also the eighth-highest grossing movie in box office history. Is it worthy of the hype and praise? In this review, Michaela and Sofi set the record straight. It’s been a long time coming for the third Deadpool film.
Renaissance Kingdom Wars Enters Early Access
Reverie World Studios proudly announces that Renaissance Kingdom Wars is now available in Early Access on Steam. This title marks the first collaboration between Reverie World Studios and publishing platform indie.io. Set against the backdrop of the Renaissance—one of history’s most transformative eras—Renaissance Kingdom Wars delivers gameplay that’s quick to pick up, yet rich with hidden complexities.
A Nintendo Podcast by Boss Rush on Apple Podcasts
479 episodes Pow Block Podcast is the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. Each week, Ed, Corey, and their friends from around the internet discuss the week that was in the world of Nintendo, including news, rumors, new releases, snacks, and more. Check out Nintendo Pow Block every Wednesday morning on podcast services, YouTube, and bossrush.net. To interact with the show, follow on Twitter or join the Boss Rush Network discord. Be You. Be More. Play Games. Be Better.
GAME REVIEW: Destiny 2: The Final Shape
“This is my Light. I make my own Fate.” Game: Destiny 2 Expansion: The Final Shape Developer: Bungie Release Date: June 4, 2024 Campaign Part One: June 4, 2024 Salvation’s Edge Raid: June 7, 2024 Campaign Finale: June 8, 2024 The Final Shape Episode 1: Echoes: June 11, 2024 Available On: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Steam, Epic Games Store *DISCLOSURE: As a Bungie Creator, I received a code for The Final Shape and its subsequent Annual Pass from Bungie.
A Nintendo Podcast by Boss Rush on Apple Podcasts
447 episodes Pow Block Podcast is the Nintendo podcast for Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. Each week, Ed, Corey, and their friends from around the internet discuss the week that was in the world of Nintendo, including news, rumors, new releases, snacks, and more. Check out Nintendo Pow Block every Wednesday morning on podcast services, YouTube, and bossrush.net. To interact with the show, follow on Twitter or join the Boss Rush Network discord. Be You. Be More. Play Games. Be Better.
Iki Island’s Final Mission is the Perfect Coda for Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima is one hell of a confident game. Masterful in all of its systems. Literary in its ambition. Tried-and-true within the gameplay of its genre. The main game alone deftly handled an entire cast of complex characters. Scarcely an individual exists in the game that isn’t dealing with a life-altering moment. And all the inhabitants of Tsushima and Iki show mixed emotions and make surprising decisions in the face of their reckoning.
Cloud Field Day Looks to the Next Generation in January - Gestalt IT
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and I sat down to discuss some of the games we've been playing on Nintendo Switch, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and more.
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