Category: EXPANSION PASS
Expansion Pass is part of the Boss Rush Network, delivering weekly bonus content and extra conversations. Each week, a select panel of hosts and guests comes together to discuss games, the industry, meaningful topics, and more. New episodes drop every Thursday. Boss Rush on Patreon members get each episode early.
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EXPANSION PASS: Our Favorite Cartoons and TV Shows as Kids and How They’ve Evolved
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into the TV shows and cartoons that defined their childhoods, how their fandoms have changed over time, and how those beloved series
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Nicolas Gueguen on the Music of MIO: Memories In Orbit
On this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview, Edward Varnell sits down with songwriter, producer, and composer Nicolas Gueguen, the mind behind the soundtrack for MIO: Memories In Orbit, developed by Douze Dixiemes and published by Focus Entertainment.
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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.
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EXPANSION PASS: Did You Get a Switch 2 for the Holidays? Here are the Games You Need!
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig help new Nintendo Switch 2 owners get started by recommending must-play games and breaking down which Nintendo Switch titles feature upgrades and enhancements on the new console.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 3: Let’s Talk About The Game Awards Nominees
The crew debates Thanksgiving side dishes, shares gaming stories from retro to indie, critiques Lost Soul Aside, celebrates Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, and digs into Game Awards nominees—spotlighting Clear Obscure, Silent Hill F, Silksong, and standout performances, music, and design—all with plenty of humor, tangents, and strong opinions.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 2: Silent Hill f and the Shift to Japanese-Style Horror
Episode 2 of the Boss Rush Gamescast features Patrick Klein, Stephanie Klimov, Block, and Stoy Jovic discussing their weekly games and Silent Hill f. Set in 1960s Japan, the game follows Hinako Shimizu as her town becomes a fog-filled nightmare of puzzles, monsters, and psychological horror.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 1: Let’s Talk About Hollow Knight: Silksong and Silent Hill 2
Patrick Klein, Taylor, and guest Carlos kick things off with a relaxed “video game book club” vibe — diving into what they’ve been playing and watching. The main spotlight goes to Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Joseph Lieberman, Director of Marketing at Antlion Audio
On this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview, Edward Varnell sits down with Joseph Leiberman, Director of Marketing at Antlion Audio, about how he got into gaming, his time in the games industry, and more from PAX West.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Patrick Knisely, Creator of Indie Platformer Monochrome Heights
On this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview, Corey Dirrig sits down with Patrick Knisely of One Frog Games, the creator of the distinctive 2D platformer Monochrome Heights.
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EXPANSION PASS: Gaming Stories Found on Reddit
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell sits down with Boss Rush Network contributor Wolfeee to discuss the gaming stories they found on Reddit.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Lizzi Middleman, Associate Publisher & Director of Marketing at Choose Co
On this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Lizzi Middleman, Associate Publisher and Director of Marketing at Choose Co, to talk about the return and impact of Choose Your Own Adventure books.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 9.12.2025: Mario Galaxy Takes Over the 40th Anniversary Celebration
Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and LeRon Dawkins break down the recent Nintendo Direct, featuring the Super Mario Galaxy movie, HD Galaxy 1 & 2, new amiibo, upcoming Switch 2 upgrades like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, announcements for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and more.
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EXPANSION PASS: The Many Conversations about Gaming and Balancing Life’s Choices
Edward Varnell dives into the conversations surrounding gaming—exploring how we balance the hobbies we love with the lives we live, the responsibilities we carry, and the choices we make along the way.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Matt Bozon, Founding Member of WayForward and Co-Creator of Shantae
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins sit down with Matt Bozon, Founding Member of WayForward and the co-creator of the beloved Shantae series.
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EXPANSION PASS: How are the Console Makers Handling their Current Problems?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into the biggest issues facing the big three platform holders—and how each is handling them.
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VIDEO GAME BOOK CLUB: Astro Bot Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat is joined by Taylor and Block’s Gaming Reviews to discuss Astro Bot, the charming hit platformer from Team ASOBI and PlayStation Studios that won 2024 Game of the Year at The Game Awards. But how does our panel feel? Let’s dive in!
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EXPANSION PASS: How Does the Industry Solve the Switch 2 Game Key Card Problem?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into the growing complaints around Game-Key Cards following the recent Partner Direct, and explore potential solutions to the issue. Is this a problem that needs to be fixed—or just the new normal for physical collectors?
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Nick Spanos, Level Designer at Buffalo Buffalo Studios on Fresh Tracks
In this Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Nick Spanos, Level Designer at Buffalo Buffalo Studios, to discuss PAX East 2025 and the studio’s upcoming debut title, Fresh Tracks, a rhythm-based rogue lite adventure.
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EXPANSION PASS: Looking at Nintendo’s Worst Games They Ever Made
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into what they believe are some of the worst Nintendo games of all time. They also take a look at a few lists from various outlets based on Metacritic scores to see if they agree with the rankings those games received at the time.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Jeremy Nelson, Founder and Lead Game Designer, Little Buffalo Studios
In this Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Jeremy Nelson, Founder and Lead Game Designer at Little Buffalo Studios, to discuss the studio’s new game, Akiiwan: Survival, which Boss Rush demoed at PAX East 2025.
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EXPANSION PASS: Classic Magazines and Recent Studio Troubles
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig read some letters from some old magazines and discuss the state of several non-Nintendo studios, the effects of games-as-a-service on the industry, and more.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 7.31.2025: Persona 3 Reload, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Octopath Traveler 0, and More
On this episode of The Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig and Stephanie Klimov break down the Nintendo Direct July 2025 Partner Showcase, which was packed with announcements for both Switch and Switch 2.
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EXPANSION PASS: The Wonderful World of Strategy Guides
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss collecting strategy guides and how that experience has changed in the age of the internet and YouTube.
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VIDEO GAME BOOK CLUB: Tales of Graces f Remastered Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat and the panel discuss Tales of Graces f, the latest remastered classic from Bandai Namco, discussing the story, characters, updated mechanics, and more.
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