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Boss Rush Banter: What Are Your Long Shot Hopes for Alien Day 2026?
Alien Day (April 26) has become a yearly occasion to celebrate sci-fi / horror’s greatest franchise, with big announcements and tributes. What are you hoping for this year?
BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 314: Can Asha Sharma Change the Course of the Xbox?
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss Xbox leadership’s growing concerns around pricing and long-term value, and what that could mean for the future of Game Pass, including possible new tiers and changes to day-one releases.
GAME REVIEW: Cleaning Up!
Cleaning Up is a swing and a miss from Unbound Creations that offers none of the enjoyable chaos of their previous releases or the satisfaction of its competitor cleaning simulators.
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Boss Rush Banter: I Really, Really Want Pokémon Pokopia DLC
With a limited pipeline for the second half of 2026, it would behoove Nintendo and The Pokémon Company to release DLC for Pokémon Pokopia.
Boss Rush Banter: Is Starfield Actually Good Now?
The new update promises things that should have been available since launch, but for all the “shiny and new,” it seems like the same old Starfield
Boss Rush Banter: What Should Be the Next Zelda Game’s Art Style?
As we get closer to the inevitable reveal of the next game in The Legend of Zelda series, I can’t help but ask one question.
What will it look like?
Boss Rush Banter: Nintendo’s Latest Line of Amiibo — Does Size Matter?
Recent lines of amiibo are super-sized (with a super-sized price tag). Are these Nintendo figures getting too large and unwieldy for their purpose?
Recent Reviews
TV REVIEW: City Council of Darkness – Episode 1: Mishaps, A Maw, and the Masquerade
Dimension 20 returns with the City Council of Darkness, a What We Do In Shadows style vampire adventure. Purpee, Oregon beware!
GAME REVIEW: The Rogue Prince of Persia
The latest entry in Evil Empire’s library of rogue-likes is finally on the Nintendo Switch 2, but how “rogue” can this Prince of Persia get?
Slay the Spire 2: Early Access Review
The classic deckbuilding roguelike returns with a sequel. But is it worth purchasing in early access?
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Pokémon Pokopia Guide: Pokémon Listed by Their Specialties
Need a quick and easy reference to all Pokémon specialties in Pokémon Pokopia? Use this guide instead of opening that Pokedex 1,000 times!
Recent Posts
Boss Rush Banter: What Are Your Long Shot Hopes for Alien Day 2026?
Alien Day (April 26) has become a yearly occasion to celebrate sci-fi / horror’s greatest franchise, with big announcements and tributes. What are you hoping for this year?
BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 314: Can Asha Sharma Change the Course of the Xbox?
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss Xbox leadership’s growing concerns around pricing and long-term value, and what that could mean for the future of Game Pass, including possible new tiers and changes to day-one releases.
GAME REVIEW: Cleaning Up!
Cleaning Up is a swing and a miss from Unbound Creations that offers none of the enjoyable chaos of their previous releases or the satisfaction of its competitor cleaning simulators.
TV REVIEW: City Council of Darkness – Episode 2: Blood, Business, and Beth’s Husband
Our Intrepid Heroes return this week for their first exploration of their new home and the terms of their banishment in the latest episode of City Council of Darkness on Dimension 20!
Boss Rush Banter: At 25, Animal Crossing Is Still a Gamechanger
Animal Crossing has been around for 25 years. In that time, it has only release five game and has changed the course of gaming forever.
Boss Rush Banter: Modern Gamers Aren’t Ready for Ape Escape 4
Is Ape Escape’s unique control scheme preventing the continuation of this monkey filled series? Can modern gamers handle a 3D platformer where the camera isn’t tied to the right control stick?
Boss Rush Banter: Ten Years Later, The Adventure Zone: Balance is Still a Great Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons may be extremely popular, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s on board. If you still don’t see the appeal of rolling dice and doing math, this podcast might show you just what you’re missing.
NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 489: Monolith Soft is More Involved in Zelda’s Story Than We Thought
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Monolith Soft’s bold take on Ganondorf, exploring how the team crafted a more alluring, layered version of the iconic character.
How to Find All the Eevee Evolutions in Pokémon Pokopia
Here is a guide to cultivating the habitats needed to find all the Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Pokopia.
PAX East 2026: Interview With Standing Cat Creative Director About Nekomancer Of Nowhere
The Boss Rush Network interviews the Creative Director, Eric, about their latest debut game, Nekomancer of Nowhere, at PAX East 2026.
Boss Rush Banter: I Really, Really Want Pokémon Pokopia DLC
With a limited pipeline for the second half of 2026, it would behoove Nintendo and The Pokémon Company to release DLC for Pokémon Pokopia.
EXPANSION PASS: Are We Getting a Xenoblade Warriors Game?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig explore the possibilities of a Musou-style Warriors game based on the franchise—discussing potential weapons, playable characters, ways to tie the stories together, and more.
Boss Rush Banter: Is Starfield Actually Good Now?
The new update promises things that should have been available since launch, but for all the “shiny and new,” it seems like the same old Starfield
BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 313: Stellar Blade’s Developer Shift Up Buys Mikami’s Unbound Studio
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast LIVE, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss the PlayStation 6’s potential adoption problem, what Shinji Mikami’s partnership with Shift Up means their future development plans, and discuss the serious allegations facing Gunzilla Games.
Boss Rush Banter: What Should Be the Next Zelda Game’s Art Style?
As we get closer to the inevitable reveal of the next game in The Legend of Zelda series, I can’t help but ask one question.
What will it look like?
TV REVIEW: City Council of Darkness – Episode 1: Mishaps, A Maw, and the Masquerade
Dimension 20 returns with the City Council of Darkness, a What We Do In Shadows style vampire adventure. Purpee, Oregon beware!
Boss Rush Banter: Nintendo’s Latest Line of Amiibo — Does Size Matter?
Recent lines of amiibo are super-sized (with a super-sized price tag). Are these Nintendo figures getting too large and unwieldy for their purpose?
TOWER CASUALS EPISODE 263: Marathon Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This week on Tower Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney dive into their Marathon spoilercast and full review discussion.
5 More Brennan Lee Mulligan Quotes That Will Make You Question Your Life
Comedian Brennan Lee Mulligan is a wellspring of profound and hilarious monologues. In 2023, we put together a list of our top 5, but the philosopher gamemaster hasn’t stopped spitting facts, so here are 5 more quotes he’s dropped since then.
GAME REVIEW: The Rogue Prince of Persia
The latest entry in Evil Empire’s library of rogue-likes is finally on the Nintendo Switch 2, but how “rogue” can this Prince of Persia get?
Boss Rush Banter: Handling Post Game Depression Can Be A Lot of Fun
Post Game Depression isn’t a bad thing. It can actually help us slow down and enjoy gaming and our other hobbies.
PAX East 2026: Interview With Falsework About Spider Lily
Boss Rush speaks to Falsework about their latest update about Spider Lily at PAX East 2026.
Boss Rush Banter: The Original Zelda Remains a Fun Reminder of How Video Games Used to Be
A recent playthrough of Zelda (1986) has been a welcome reminder of how gaming has changed and the benefits of a video game that doesn’t make it easy on the player.
NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 488: PAX East, Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions, and Fresh Leaks
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss PAX East 2026, Nintendo’s rejected patent tied to Pokémon-style battle mechanics, the newly announced Tears of the Kingdom art book Secrets of the Zonai, rumored leaks that reportedly have Nintendo upset, and more.
Pokémon Pokopia Guide: Pokémon Listed by Their Specialties
Need a quick and easy reference to all Pokémon specialties in Pokémon Pokopia? Use this guide instead of opening that Pokedex 1,000 times!
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