Category: EDITORIALS
Boss Rush Network’s Editorials are thoughtful opinion pieces from our team of writers, diving into gaming and entertainment topics with personal insight, analysis, and perspective. These articles explore industry trends, big releases, and broader conversations shaping the world of games and media.
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The Seasonality of Video Games
Seasons come and go, and the video game industry rides those waves. Are you along for the ride?
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Halloween Favorites With The Boss Rush Writers
This time of year there is so much to experience. Between Halloween themed events, movies, television shows, and video games, there just too much to cram into one month. The team here at Boss Rush Network wanted to share some of our favorite spooky season entertainment with all of you! Check out our picks below.…
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I Had a Blast at The Creator, but Its Lukewarm Reception Complicates That
I caught a glimpse of The Creator‘s trailer as a skippable ad on YouTube the day before it released. I mashed that skip button with the quickness, not because I was so anxious to get to the WR speedrun of Wii Sports golf I had queued up, but because with just a few seconds of…
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Sequel Wars: The World Ends With You Versus NEO: The World Ends With You
For this first installment of Sequel Wars, we’re pitting cult classic The World Ends With You against its sequel, NEO: The World Ends With You.
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What Martin Scorsese Really Said – And Why It’s So Important
The internet ignored thousands of words of film history, of insights and musings in favor of seeing one thing. Something that Scorsese didn’t even say.
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So, Then I Just Backed it: A Series on My Kickstarter Adventures (Part 8)
Have you spent time on Kickstarter? Will you try backing a project or promoting your own?
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Can the 2023-2024 Cable Television Season Be Salvaged?
In an industry that was already struggling (due to streaming overtaking them in popularity both with the public and during awards season), television finds itself in desperate need of change.
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Boss Rush Dishes About What They Love About Genshin Impact
Michaela, Jou Lee, and Ren Lee discuss what it’s like playing Genshin Impact, including their favorite characters, story arcs, team compositions, and more.
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A Golden Age and a Dark Age for Film Preservation
As more media is recovered and restored than ever before, the art of our own time creeps ever closer to being lost via file degradation, outdated formats, and corporate mishandling.
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The Legend of Groose: Why We Love Skyward Sword’s Goofy-Haired Doofus
Groose is one of the most loved characters in all The Legend of Zelda because of his character arc. What makes his Skyward Sword transformation so memorable
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The Good, the Bad, and the Redeemed: Examining Redemption Arcs
Not all redemption arcs are created equal. Let’s take a look at why some (Zuko) are better than others (Darth Vader).
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Cosplay Lore Could Be The Next Evolution of Fanfiction
With the rise of TikTok and other short form videos, It seems the next evolution of fanfiction and fan influence has arrived.
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Professional Wrestling and the Emmys: The Case for Roman Reigns and Jey Uso
Professional wrestling has often drawn snubs from the Emmys, but this year’s exclusion of Roman Reigns and Jey Uso may be the loudest.
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The Flow of Time is Cruel: Can a Gaming Masterpiece Always Be Revered as Such?
Can a video game masterpiece remain as such as time wears on? That depends on your definition of masterpiece.
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Why the WGA Strike is So Important
As we enter the third month of the WGA strike, Mary Helen wanted to take a minute to remind us of why this strike is so important.
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Why Television Remakes and Spin-Offs are Killing the Medium
Broadcast and cable television’s numbers have dropped over the years. Here might one of the reasons why.
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The Nintendo Switch Should Have Shipped With a Stylus
Tom talks about a missed opportunity with the Nintendo Switch’s hardware.
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2023 XBOX SHOWCASE: Ten Things We Want to See from Xbox and Bethesda
There are over 25 games in the works that we know of from Xbox Game Studios and Bethesda and quite a few that we don’t. Here are ten things we expect to see at the Xbox Showcase on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
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Making a Case for Master Kohga
Not many people care for Master Kohga, a villain and boss in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom; however, there is a case to be had for this type of antagonist.
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Monochrome Heights Devlog #14 – Taking a Game Jam Approach for the Summer
The summer is bringing some challenges to Patrick and his work on the upcoming indie game, Monochrome Heights. This week he shares how he’ll be taking a game jam approach to help finish some segments of the game.
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Iki Island’s Final Mission is the Perfect Coda for Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima’s optional ending beautifully reflects its beginning.
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Monochrome Heights Devlog #13 – So Much Polishing
In his ongoing devlog series, this week Patrick talks about the act of polishing small details of his upcoming indie platformer, Monochrome Heights.
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The Legend of Zelda: A Recipe for Eternal Success
Numbers don’t lie. With the latest success with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, let’s look back at what makes the franchise timeless.
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Monochrome Heights Devlog #12 – Meet the Phasebots
In this week’s devlog for the upcoming indie game Monochrome Heights, Patrick shares about the NPC characters in the game known as phasebots.
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