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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.
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Features
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?
Boss Rush Banter: Does Persona 4 Really Need a Remake?
Persona 4 Revival was recently announced to be in production, but is this really what Persona fans want from ATLUS? Did Persona 3 need a remake?
Boss Rush Banter: Capcom Really Needs Link Up with Nintendo to Develop Another Zelda Game
The iron is hot for Nintendo to link up with Capcom for another Zelda game!
Boss Rush Banter: Is Discord’s “Teen By Default” Change Overkill?
Discord announced major changes are coming. Users fear the new security measures are an invasion of privacy.
Recent Reviews
GAME REVIEW: MIO: Memories In Orbit
Ed reviews MIO: Memories In Orbit, the latest release from Focus Entertainment and Douze Dixiemes.
TV Review: Gladlands – Episode 6: Good Vibrations
As we come to the end of the season, the Carer Van races across the Red Dust Plains in hopes of outpacing an oncoming monsoon to save the secrets hidden there, but there’s more than one threat that awaits them in this week’s episode of Dimension 20’s Gladlands.
TV Review: Gladlands – Episode 5: A Hugi Minute
A harrowing encounter leads to revelations, and Hugi reaches their breaking point in this week’s episode of Dimension 20’s Gladlands.
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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
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.
A Refreshing Reveal of Kena Bridge of Spirits Sequel At Sony State of Play
New trailer reveal of Kena Scars of Kosmora shown at the Sony State of Play.
GAME REVIEW: MIO: Memories In Orbit
Ed reviews MIO: Memories In Orbit, the latest release from Focus Entertainment and Douze Dixiemes.
ICYMI: All the Announcements from Sony’s Recent State Of Play
If you missed the State Of Play showcase. Boss Rush Network has you covered. Check out the games that coming to PlayStation 5.
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?
TV Review: Gladlands – Episode 6: Good Vibrations
As we come to the end of the season, the Carer Van races across the Red Dust Plains in hopes of outpacing an oncoming monsoon to save the secrets hidden there, but there’s more than one threat that awaits them in this week’s episode of Dimension 20’s Gladlands.
Dino Crisis 1 & 2 Available Now on Steam, Currently Half-Off
Dino Crisis 1 & 2 are now available on Steam for the first time, and are half price until Feb. 26th.
Boss Rush Banter: Does Persona 4 Really Need a Remake?
Persona 4 Revival was recently announced to be in production, but is this really what Persona fans want from ATLUS? Did Persona 3 need a remake?
Ubisoft Celebrates 30 Years of Rayman, Special Edition Arriving Today
The Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is packed with extras, including 5 versions of the original game, and a never-before-playable SNES prototype.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Revives the Franchise with Retro 2D Style
Coming next month, the game will feature four playable characters, including both Kain and Raziel.
Silent Hill: Townfall Brings a New Protagonist, New Setting, and New Perspective to the Franchise
Developing the game is Screen Burn Interactive, who have previously released 2017’s Stories Untold and the award winning 2019 game Observation.
Boss Rush Banter: Capcom Really Needs Link Up with Nintendo to Develop Another Zelda Game
The iron is hot for Nintendo to link up with Capcom for another Zelda game!
NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 480: Rumors Swirl as Wii Remote Support Page for Switch 2 Appears Online
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has surpassed 1 million combined sales across Switch and Switch 2, Mega Man: Dual Override fan voting is live for top Robot Master designs, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie teaser is packed with cosmic callbacks.
Boss Rush Banter: Is Discord’s “Teen By Default” Change Overkill?
Discord announced major changes are coming. Users fear the new security measures are an invasion of privacy.
Boss Rush Banter: Is a New Zelda Announcement on the Horizon?
We are experiencing a tremendous gap between the release of Tears of the Kingdom, and the announcement for the next 3D title. Are we due for one?
BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 306: The Biggest Anniversaries in Video Games in 2026
On this week’s Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein dive into Steam Machine price leaks, 2026’s major game anniversaries, and whether gaming resolutions make our hobby fun—or feel like work.
TV Review: Gladlands – Episode 5: A Hugi Minute
A harrowing encounter leads to revelations, and Hugi reaches their breaking point in this week’s episode of Dimension 20’s Gladlands.
Boss Rush Banter: Was the February Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Enough to Build Hype for the Switch 2 in 2026?
Did the February Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase prove an optimistic third-party pipeline for the Switch 2?
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