Author: Corey Hudson Dirrig
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 511: Ubisoft’s Rejected Ganondorf Zelda Game Revealed!
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Ubisoft Milan’s rejected Zelda project, “Goliath,” and discuss what a playable Ganondorf game could have looked like.
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TOWER CASUALS x XBOX CASUALS: Xbox Restructures Continue, But Does it Make Sense? Plus Bungie’s New Found Spark
On this episode of the Tower Casuals + Xbox Casuals Crossover, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down reports that Bungie could bring back The Red War and Forsaken through an MCC-style modular hub.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 330: Destiny 2 Emerges from the Ashes of Bungie with Lord Cognito of The Iron Lords Podcast
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Andre Wilson are joined by Lord Cognito of the Iron Lords Podcast and Defining Duke to break down Bungie’s massive strategic update.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 510: Resident Evil Movie Becomes a Hit and 007 Delayed until 2027
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov dive into Masahiro Sakurai’s alarming warning about creativity drying up, as he ends the Japan Game Awards’ Game Designer award after 16 years.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 22: What Does Gaming Heaven Look Like?
In this episode of Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein, Stoy Jovic, Stephanie Klimov, and Taylor share their dream afterlives, from quiet gaming retreats and beloved pets to endless wine and cosmic adventures.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 329: XBOX Saves Kojima’s Physint and Games from PAX West 2026
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Andre Wilson, and Edward Varnell reflect on Andre’s first PAX, the Destiny Community Party, meeting developers and creators, and the connections made through Boss Rush.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 509: Our Favorite Games from PAX West 2026
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig look back at their time at PAX West, sharing stories about the Boss Rush team, developer interviews, the Destiny community party, and some of their favorite games from the show.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 9.9.2026: Metroid Ravenous is Real and Steals the Show
For this second Direct Recap Show of the week, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Andre Wilson run down the major third-party power moves from Capcom solidifying its commitment with Monster Hunter Wilds while CD Projekt Red delivers more technical magic with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 69: XBOX Gains Another Kojims Ga,e as Sony Backs Out, PAX West, and More
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the absolute pandemonium of PlayStation dropping Physint and Xbox immediately swooping in to secure the action-espionage title as a massive exclusive.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 9.8.2026: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Watchalong & Zelda Direct Reaction
On this episode of the Direct Recap Show recorded LIVE at PAX West 2026, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov break down the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, including the stunning new visuals, updated gameplay, Zelda Notes, new amiibo, anniversary Switch 2 hardware, the upcoming Zelda concert, Nintendo Museum additions, and the live-action Zelda movie.
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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 AI in games.
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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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