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DEMO REVIEW: Gamble Your Way Outta Hell in Black Jacket
Blackjack gets the Balatro treatment in the fantastic demo for Mipumi Games’ upcoming title, Black Jacket
Living Leon S. Kennedy’s Legacy: Interview with Nick Apostolides
Check out this exclusive interview with Nick Apostolides, reprising his role as Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem.
GAME REVIEW: Ritual of Raven
Ritual of Raven is a lovely story-based farming game that tricks you into becoming a programmer.
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Boss Rush Banter: Nintendo Failed to Meet the Moment by Not Acknowledging Zelda’s 40th Anniversary
The Legend of Zelda has proven more culturally significant than a simple game, changing the industry and lives forever. The anniversary deserved better.
Top Outfits for Wylder in Elden Ring Nightreign
Fan of Elden Ring Nightreign? We rank the various outfits for Wylder from worst to best.
Boss Rush Banter: I don’t trust Long Fantasy Epics
Fantasy Epics are a huge time commitment, so what makes them worth or not worth reading?
Boss Rush Banter: Dragon Quest’s Tactics System is the Secret to Grander Immersion and Faster Combat
While forgoing direct control over your party members may not seem advisable at first, it can lead to an increased sense of immersion as well as brisker combat.
Recent Reviews
BOOK REVIEW: Return to Silent Hill: The Official Movie Novelization
There are horror franchises that entertain, and there are horror mythologies that endure. Silent Hill has always belonged to the latter category.
GAME REVIEW: MIO: Memories In Orbit
Ed reviews MIO: Memories In Orbit, the latest release from Focus Entertainment and Douze Dixiemes.
MOVIE REVIEW: Iron Lung is a slow but intriguing Cosmic Horror Film
A budget cosmic horror game-adaptation by a youtuber. Is it worth the watch?
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How to Use the New Civics in Stellaris: Infernals
With the release of Stellaris: Infernals, how does one best utilize the new civics?
Recent Posts
DEMO REVIEW: Gamble Your Way Outta Hell in Black Jacket
Blackjack gets the Balatro treatment in the fantastic demo for Mipumi Games’ upcoming title, Black Jacket
GAME REVIEW: Ritual of Raven
Ritual of Raven is a lovely story-based farming game that tricks you into becoming a programmer.
Living Leon S. Kennedy’s Legacy: Interview with Nick Apostolides
Check out this exclusive interview with Nick Apostolides, reprising his role as Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem.
SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Nicolas Gueguen on the Music of MIO: Memories In Orbit
On this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview, Edward Varnell sits down with songwriter, producer, and composer Nicolas Gueguen, the mind behind the soundtrack for MIO: Memories In Orbit, developed by Douze Dixiemes and published by Focus Entertainment.
EDITORIAL: Let’s Not Forget About AJ Styles
WWE and TNA legend AJ Styles has officially retired from professional wrestling. Don’t overlook his career as we say goodbye.
Boss Rush Banter: You Are Too Worked Up About Pokémon
It is fine to be excited about the rerelease of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. It is also fine to be disappointed.
Trailer for Next Gen Pokémon Game Revealed on Franchise Anniversary
Next Gen Pokémon games titled Winds and Waves were revealed on Pokémon Day!
Boss Rush Banter: Can We Stop Overreacting About PlayStation Plus Monthly Games?
PlayStation Plus monthly lineup leaks and announcements seem to get a heated response each month. Is it an overreaction or a justified response?
How to Identify Phasmophobia’s New Ghosts
You’ve had time to get used to the new haunts in Phasmophobia, but if you’re still struggling to guess ghost type since the recent update, check out these quick tricks.
NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 482: Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen, Major Xbox Leadership Shakeups, & More
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down one of the wildest weeks the industry has seen in a long time, with Microsoft leadership shakeups, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen returning, and more.
Boss Rush Banter: Nintendo Failed to Meet the Moment by Not Acknowledging Zelda’s 40th Anniversary
The Legend of Zelda has proven more culturally significant than a simple game, changing the industry and lives forever. The anniversary deserved better.
BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 8: Why Your Gaming Backlog Feels Like Work
In this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, hosts Patrick Klein and Stoy Jovic break down backlog stress, video game journaling, planning tools like HowLongToBeat and Backloggd, and whether it’s okay to not finish a game.
Wednesday Season 3 Cast Announcement from Netflix
Netflix dropped a cast announcement for Season 3 of Wednesday.
BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 308: Castlevania, God of War, Metal Gear, & Kena from the State of Play
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein break down Sony’s latest presentation and react to a packed slate of exciting announcements from both first- and third-party studios.
Top Outfits for Wylder in Elden Ring Nightreign
Fan of Elden Ring Nightreign? We rank the various outfits for Wylder from worst to best.
Boss Rush Banter: I don’t trust Long Fantasy Epics
Fantasy Epics are a huge time commitment, so what makes them worth or not worth reading?
Digital Release Available Now for Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Nintendo has announced a Switch 2 edition for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is available now on the eShop, with a physical release to follow.
Boss Rush Banter: Dragon Quest’s Tactics System is the Secret to Grander Immersion and Faster Combat
While forgoing direct control over your party members may not seem advisable at first, it can lead to an increased sense of immersion as well as brisker combat.
Boss Rush Banter: Are Long Development Times Disaffecting the Youth?
Games these days are taking longer than ever to release. Is this why kids are bouncing off series like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy?
NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 481: Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Games from Sony’s State of Play
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down a huge State of Play and the games for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. They discuss standout announcements like a brand-new 2D Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, Rayman, and more.
BOOK REVIEW: Return to Silent Hill: The Official Movie Novelization
There are horror franchises that entertain, and there are horror mythologies that endure. Silent Hill has always belonged to the latter category.
Boss Rush Banter: Nintendo Could You Please Consolidate Your Applications
Nintendo has a lot of different great applications, can we see them turn it into one amazing one?
EXPANSION PASS: New Ideas, Exploring the Classics, and More Than Games
In this Expansion Pass episode, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig reflect on classic games, long-standing ideas they’ve wanted to explore, and what they’re most excited to dive into as Nintendo Pow Block approaches its 500th episode.
Boss Rush Banter: Personal Interests Determine The Quality Of A Video Game Showcase
Personal interest in game announcements seems to be the determining factor in the assessment of a video game showcase. Is it the best approach?
BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 307: Checking Off the Boxes on Your Backlog Games List
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein tackle the evergreen struggle of gaming backlogs—how they decide what to play next, cope with choice paralysis, and why focusing on a few favorite series can ease the anxiety of endless options.
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