Category: CLASSIC GAMING
The hub for all things classic and retro gaming.
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Boss Rush Banter: Does Time Heal All Wounds With Video Games and Media?
Views on older media often soften with age. What changes to turn a bad movie, TV show, video game, and more into a good one?
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Editorial: Earthbound is Surprisingly Refreshing in 2026
With the state of video games being so divisive in 2026, Earthbound offers a refreshing experience that anyone can appreciate in this modern
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ICYMI: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
Boss Rush Network brings you the latest news from today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
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Boss Rush Banter: Final Fantasy Needs to Embrace Both Tradition and Modernism
Final Fantasy seems to fully embrace a modern approach moving forward when it should be releasing more traditional titles among those modern blockbusters.
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RETRO REVIEW: Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
Have you ever wanted to summon a Blue-Eyes White Dragon directly out of your hand, and attack that same turn, just like Seto Kaiba? This game is for you!
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Boss Rush Banter: Are Single Party Member RPGs Still Worth Creating or Are They Relics of the Past?
The solitary adventure of Dragon Quest I is immersive and exciting, but does relying on a one person party limit your options too much during battle?
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Boss Rush Banter: Skyward Sword’s The Sky is Far Worse Than The Wind Waker’s Great Sea
Many hate on The Wind Waker’s Great Sea when Skyward Sword has a far worse alternative to it: The Sky.
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Boss Rush Banter: Tales of Berseria Remastered Feels Like a Squandered Opportunity
Tales of Berseria is next in line for Bandai Namco’s Tales of Remastered Project. Is it the right call for such a recent game?
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Boss Rush Banter: Skyward Sword’s Best and Most Memorable Feature Is Timeshift Stones
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword experimented a lot, but its biggest success is its use of Timeshift Stones in Lanayru Desert.
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These 5 Recent Games Prove That Game Soundtracks Can Still Be Great
Video game soundtracks just aren’t what they used to be. This list showcases some games that keep the spirit of old, characterful soundtracks alive.
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Boss Rush Banter: Skyward Sword’s Motion Controls Are The Definitive Way
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’s motion controls get a bad rap, but are they really that terrible?
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Boss Rush Banter: Familiarity in Video Games Can Help Your Mental Health
Familiarity in video games can have a lot of benefits on your mental health. Josh shares how it has helped him through anxiety.
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Boss Bush Banter: Valkyria Chronicles Is The Refresh Tactical RPGs Need
Valkyria Chronicles combines turn-based strategy with third-person shooter to make one of the most refreshing tactical games ever.
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Boss Rush Banter: Final Fantasy XII’s Gambit System Deserves to be Imitated
Final Fantasy XII’s gambit system is unique, rewarding, and absolutely deserves to be highlighted and improved upon in other RPGs.
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Boss Rush Banter: Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia is a Nostalgia-Filled Love Letter
Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia beautifully merges the fundamentals of classic and modern Megami Tensei, resulting in a fantastic love letter to the dungeon role-playing genre.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 292: Voice Acting, Final Fantasy, Coffee, and Nerding Out with Ben Starr
In this special episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, recorded live at PAX West 2025, Patrick Klein and his Video Game Book Club cohost Taylor sit down with actor Ben Starr—best known as the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Berwick Saga is Unrelenting, Gritty, and Absolutely Worth Your Time
Drenched in gritty realism, Berwick Saga is the greatest tactical role-playing game to come from the mind of Fire Emblem’s original creator, Shouzou Kaga.
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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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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 457 – Pokemon Legends Z-A & Final Fantasy VII Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Impressions at PAX West 2025
This week, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig are back together to talk about Edward’s trip out to Seattle for PAX West 2025.
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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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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 290: Let’s Play Video Game Jeopardy on Boss Rush
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined by former Cross Roads cohost Nellie Lott for a fun twist. Corey hosts a Jeopardy-style video game trivia game, complete with fun facts, big scores, and fun surprises.
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Boss Rush Banter: The Tales Of Remastered Project Deserves Imitation
The Tales of Remastered Project has been rocky at times but still provides a nice blueprint for other gaming franchises to follow.
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