Author: Corey Hudson Dirrig
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EXPANSION PASS: Why the GameCube Deserves a Bigger Comeback on Switch 2
On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig look back at its incredible library, from Metroid Prime, Wind Waker, Double Dash, and Smash Bros. Melee to Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, RPG classics, and the Game Boy Player, and explain why this underappreciated era still resonates.
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PAX West 2026: Destiny Community Party Shows Why Being a Guardian Is Still About More Than the Game
Being surrounded by people who shared the same love for this game was bittersweet, but it was also the best time I’ve had at a panel or gaming event in a long time.
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PAX West 2026 INTERVIEW: Guardians Mental Health Continues to be a Major Highlight for Those Who Seek Answers
PAX events have always been about community, networking, and creating memories with your friends and fellow creators, but what about those who are seeking out answers to the questions they don’t know how to ask about their mental health?
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PAX West 2026: Stranger than Heaven from RGG Studio is More than Just Another Yakuza Game
At PAX West, we went hands-on with RGG Studios’ newest title, Stranger than Heaven, RGG Studio’s next Yakuza-style action title.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 508: The Dawn Before PAX West 2026
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig sit down right before flying out to catch up on final convention preparations, media kits, and meeting up with the rest of the team. Alongside their pre-event travel chaos, they dive into a deep discussion on how artificial intelligence is changing video game development.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 68: Xbox Disc-to-Digital Games? Xbox’s Big Push for Game Preservation
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss Xbox’s continued support and approach to game ownership, including the recently announced disc-to-digital program for supported physical game discs providing digital access and benefits.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 507: Gamescom, D23, Final Fantasy Revelation, Kingdom Hearts IV, & More
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down the newly announced $529.99 Switch 2 Sports Resort bundle alongside Nintendo’s aggressive sweep taking down over 400 emulator repositories on GitHub.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Yangyang Mobile Reveals the Magic Behind High Times
In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview, Stephanie Klimov and Edward Varnell sit down with Carlos from Yangyang Mobile to explore the creative journey behind High Times, the indie game where players serve mood-enhancing donuts and build meaningful relationships.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 67: Xbox’s Next Big Move? Halo, Guitar Hero & Gamescom Predictions
This week on Xbox Casuals Xbox could be on the verge of some major surprises. Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney are back at it this week on Xbox Casuals discussing some Gamescom news and interesting marketing crossovers, including the unexpected IKEA collaboration. They also look ahead to Gamescom and discuss potential franchise comebacks, from Halo…
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 20: Physical Games, Steam Machines, & Black Flag Returns
This week on the Boss Rush Gamescast, Stoy Jovic, Sofi Beyen, and Stephanie Klimov discuss everything from the end of the World Cup to the games they’ve been playing, including Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, Final Fantasy Tactics, Palworld, and Mouse P.I. for Hire.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 506: Nintendo Switch 2’s Biggest Games and Zelda Movie News
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig break down Nintendo’s confirmed Switch 2 lineup through 2027, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pokémon Winds, Pokémon Waves, and Xenoblade Genesis.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 327: Nintendo’s Position Against the Xbox & PlayStation Power Struggle
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell talk about major life changes, preparing for new chapters, and finding ways to keep moving forward.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Escaping the Post Office: How FlatNine Games Built Letter Lost
In this episode of the Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with husband-and-wife development team Harrison and Christine Wade from FlatNine Games.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 19: Sony’s Public PR Disaster & The Future of Physical Media
On this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein and Stoy Jovic navigate the high-stakes pressure community managers face when corporate executives make controversial decisions.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 505: Xenosaga Rumors, Ocarina of Time Rated, & Capcom’s Remake Strategy
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov break down the new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 cameo that has JRPG fans buzzing about a possible Xenosaga revival.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 326: AAA Budgets, Shawn Layden Speaks Out, Subnautica 2, and Capcom Wins
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and special guest CGDannyB discuss former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden’s stark warning about ballooning AAA game budgets, and why mid-budget “double-A” games might be the savior the industry desperately needs.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Andrew Baillie, Pizza Pranks & Indiepocalypse
In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Interview, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with Andrew Baillie, the mastermind behind Pizza Pranks and Indiepocalypse, to break down why the term “indie” has shifted into a financial corporate metric rather than an artistic one.
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EXPANSION PASS: Nintendo is the Last Bastion for Physical Games after Sony Announcement
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the surprise announcement from Sony and how industry analyst Mat Piscatella doesn’t expect Nintendo to follow suit.
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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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