January 27, 2025

425. Will Xbox Game Studios Publishing be the Biggest Publisher on Nintendo Switch 2?

3 hours 49 minutes

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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

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