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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 199 PART 2 – The Final Mission, Cayde vs. Crow, and So Many Updates
In this second part of Episode 199, Corey and Josh discuss the final mission of the season, the scene with Crow and Cayde-6, the rest of the updates coming, and discuss the possibility of a granted wish.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 199 PART 1 – The One About The Abilities
Josh takes control of the show for Part One of a Two Part extravaganza, pulling in the show’s Battlemaster A1Jonnny to help sort through the massive 8000 word blog about all the ability changes coming with The Final Shape. The guys rave over changes to Stasis, ponder build crafting changes for their respective characters, anticipate…
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Joe Telesk, Founder and Executive Director for Guardians Mental Health
This week on this very special Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig and Copy Editor + Mental Health Advocate Mary Hellen Norris sit down with Joe Telesk, the founder and Executive Director of Guardians Mental Health to discuss their journey, why mental health is so important, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST at PAX EAST 2024: Interviews, Highlights, Indie Games, Guests, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are at PAX East 2024 discussing what they saw, who they met, them being together on-site, and more from the show.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST SPECIAL: Game of the Year Awards Nominees Discussion 2023
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein come together to break down the Boss Rush Game of the Year Awards for 2023, narrowing each of the 30 categories to a top five.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 206: The Rise and Fall of Double A Games
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the rise and fall of AA games and how indie titles have shaped the evolution of these smaller, more focused experiences.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 205: Discussing the Best Superhero Video Games as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Swings onto PlayStation 5
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein share their favorite superhero games of all time as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swings onto PlayStation 5.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 204: The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Arrests of Ubisoft Employees, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the arrests of former Ubisoft employees, Bungie’s recent HR controversy, the surprising news of The Last of Us Part II being remastered, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 203: Jim Ryan Retires, Epic Games Layoffs, Alan Wake Remastered, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan’s retirement after 28 years at Sony and what it means for the brand’s future, the ongoing wave of industry layoffs and closures—including Epic Games cutting 831 employees, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 202: CAPCOM’s Price Comments and Japanese Games Resurgence
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the resurgence of Japanese games, Capcom’s recent pricing comments, and share updates on what they’ve been playing.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 201: The FTC Exposes Xbox’s Future Plans
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the FTC’s leaked Xbox roadmap, share their reactions to the latest Nintendo Direct and State of Play, talk about what they’ve been playing, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 200: Our Games of the Year So Far
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein are joined again by Matthew Keil to discuss their current games of the year so far and the surprises that made their lists.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 198: The Games That Made Us
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein discuss the games that made them gamers, how gaming has evolved, and what they’ve been playing recently.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 197: Most Anticipated Games for Fall 2023 and Beyond
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein discuss the games they’re most excited for the rest of the year and their favorite collector’s editions over the years.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: The Actors and Writers’ Strike, AI, and Disney’s Marvel Output
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein discuss the ongoing Actors and Writers’ Strike, its impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry, Disney’s Marvel output, AI, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST PODCAST EPISODE 193: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Edutainment Games, Metroid Prime 4, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Metroid Prime 4, the disappearance of edutainment games, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Blaze187Ace, A Black Gamer League Content Creator
For this Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Edward Varnell sits down with Blaze187Ace, a content creator and fighting game competitor for the Black Gamer League.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 192: You’re Involved in the Console Wars Whether You Like It or Not
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein dive into the ridiculous but very real fanboyism fueling the console wars, how it’s impacting them in different ways, future acquisitions, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 190: Super Nintendo World Impressions and Mid-Generation Console Upgrades
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein dive into Planet of Lana, mid-generation console upgrades, and Stephanie’s visit to Universal Studios’ Super Nintendo World.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 189: Its PlayStation vs. Xbox vs. the FTC, Final Fantasy XVI, and ROG Ally Handheld Impressions
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein share their thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI, give their impressions of the ROG Ally handheld PC, and break down what’s unfolded so far in Microsoft’s FTC hearing.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 187: Getting Help Through Gaming with Dr. Anthony Bean of Geek Therapeutics
This week, Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by Dr. Anthony Bean, noted author and CEO of Geek Therapeutics, to discuss his practice, how he integrates games into therapy sessions, the ways his books connect gaming and mental health, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 186: Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, and a New Cohost
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov welcome Patrick Klein as the newest member to Team Boss Rushand discuss how he fits into the lineup. They also share their predictions for Summer Game Fest 2023, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the rest of this summer’s packed schedule of presentations.
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