Author: Corey Hudson Dirrig
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 504: Splatoon Raiders, Zelda Remakes, & Nintendo’s Biggest 2026 Hits
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down new sales data showing the continued decline of physical game sales and what it means for Nintendo’s future.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 325: Obsidian on Fallout, Xbox Studio Shifts, Mobile DC Fighter, & More
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by YouTuber and Content Creator Andre Wilson discuss the news of Obsidian Entertainment returning to the Fallout universe alongside the official preproduction announcement for Fallout 5.
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GUEST SPOT: GAMING ROUNDTABLE PODCAST EPISODE 260: Xbox Devs Turn on Game Pass, OG Xbox on PC & Nintendo Money Drama
GUEST SPOT: In this episode of The Gaming Roundtable, we break down the growing backlash around Xbox Game Pass and why some developers are starting to question whether the subscription model has hurt the perceived value of games.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 66: Obsidian Returns to the Fallout Wasteland, But at What Cost?
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.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 18: Gym Anxiety, Coffee Talk Tokyo, & Our Fantasy Draft Return!
In this full-crew episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein, Stoy Jovic, Taylor, and Stephanie Klimov reunite to unpack a massive slate of backlog gaming updates and high-level strategy.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 503: Switch 2 Rumors, an OLED Model, Kingdom Hearts, & Expedition 33
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dig into reports of a possible 1080p OLED model with a Samsung display, plus the wild rumor that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could arrive on Switch 2 with a true physical cartridge.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 324: The Massive Xbox Reset: Can Asha Sharma Save the Brand?
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig discusses what XBOX CEO Asha Sharma’s studio-management overhaul could mean for the teams behind Fallout, Halo, and more.
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EXPANSION PASS: Xbox’s Business Aims to be Efficient, Small, and Discless
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how Nintendo may soon stand alone as the biggest supporter of physical game releases.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 502: Shantae Returns, New Pokemon LEGOs, and the State of Xbox’s Studios
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov discuss the revised Switch 2 for Europe with replaceable batteries, Nintendo’s plans for classic games, Mario and Donkey Kong collectibles, new Pokémon LEGO sets, and the next Shantae.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 323: Game Ownership, Xbox’s Massive Reset, & PlayStation Kills Discs
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Edward Varnell break down the devastating news of Xbox cutting over 3,200 jobs, divesting major studios like Double Fine and Ninja Theory, and severely gutting legendary teams at id Software and Obsidian.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 17: Fire Emblem Returns & Xenoblade Genesis Shock! (with KABIPLAYS)
In this episode of the Boss Rush Games Cast, Patrick Klein, Taylor, and Stoy Jovic welcome special guest KABIPLAYS (@KabiPlays) to dive deep into the massive summer video game showcases.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 501: Rumored Metroid Ravenous Leaks for Nintendo Switch 2
In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig, discuss what this leak could mean for Nintendo’s future lineup, alongside discussion of Shigeru Miyamoto teasing new characters beyond Mario and Zelda, the high-priced Super Mario Bros. Wonder Elephant Mario statue, and the ongoing success story of Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 322: PlayStation and Xbox Pull the Plug on Physical Games
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins break down Sony’s decision to end physical PlayStation game releases beginning in 2028, what Microsoft’s rumored Disc2Digital feature could mean for physical game collectors, and why the PlayStation 6 may launch at a much higher price than gamers expect.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 500: Celebrating Ten Years & 500 Episodes of Friendship, Community, Gaming, & Nonsense
On this special episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov discuss their memories of being on the podcast, fandom, community, and answer listener questions.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Lucas Immanuel, Designer, Artist, and Writer from Coin Drop Games
In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight interview, Stephanie Klimov and Sofi Beyen sit down with Lucas Immanuel, writer, artist, designer, and creator at Coin Drop Games, to discuss The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time.
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TOWER CASUALS x XBOX Casuals: The End of Destiny 2: Widespread Bungie Layoffs & The Xbox Bloodbath
In this episode of Tower Casuals, Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig break down the major changes affecting both Bungie and the ongoing changes at Xbox. After Destiny 2 received its final planned service updates, Bungie announced nearly 300 layoffs, leaving Marathon as the studio’s primary focus under Sony.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 16: Dark Yoshi, Lego Batman, and a Jacked Hutt
This week on the Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein, Stoy Jovic, and Stephanie Klimov break down the deceptive depth of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, revealing how a cozy puzzle game somehow requires total creature genocide for a 100% completion score.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 499: Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Leak & Potential Xbox Studio Closures
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Corey Dirrig is joined by the one and only Stephanie Klimov to discuss leaked game description that hints that Link’s iconic N64 adventure will be a faithful remake with gorgeous new visuals and “timeless combat” later this year.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: How Modding Built a Dark Fantasy RPG: Whispers of the Eyeless
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight Interview Series on Boss Rush Podcast Plus, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Michael Cieczko, the director behind Whispers of the Eyeless and founder of Evil Gingerbread Studio.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 498: Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct, Data Leak Rumors & More
Big industry moments collide in this episode of Nintendo Pow Block as Ed and Courty Yikes break down the biggest gaming headlines shaping the week.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 320: Nintendo Direct, Xbox Summer Showcase, & Summer Game Fest Reactions
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov share their reactions to a week packed with surprises like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and Xenoblade Genesis on Switch 2 to Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and Persona 6.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 266: Monument of Triumph & The Best Version of Destiny 2
This week on Tower Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney dive deep into the massive, bittersweet launch of the final update for Destiny 2. The Tower is packed again, the Monument of Triumph kiosks look incredible, and the game is arguably in the best state it’s been in years which only makes its conclusion more…
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