Category: INDIE GAME NEWS
Stay up to date with everything happening in indie games and development at the Boss Rush Network. From new indie releases and development updates to spotlights on creators and studios, our writers, producers, and podcasters at Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush Network cover it all. Explore articles, podcasts, videos, and more as we highlight the creativity and innovation driving the indie scene.
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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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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Building a Gaming Brand that Matters with Kris Antoni, Founder and CEO of Toge Productions
This week on a Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Stephanie Klimov and Patrick Klein sit down with Kris Antoni, CEO and Founder of independent publisher Toge Productions about building a globally recognized indie brand, the importance of independent development, and much more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Contra: Operation Galuga, Silent Hill, & River City’s Future with Tomm Hulett and Adam Tierney of WayForward
This week on a Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein sit down with WayForward’s Head of Business Development Adam Tierney and Game Director Tomm Hulett to talk about Contra: Operation Galuga,
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Boss Rush Banter: What Did You Think of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase?
Nintendo’s first Direct of 2024 was a partner showcase. Was it a letdown?
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Xbox Developer_Direct Recap – An Incredible Look into Xbox’s 2024
Xbox showed off a selection of games releasing in 2024 at their Developer_Direct event on Thursday, including Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Obsidian’s Avowed, ARA: History Untold from Oxide, and the highly anticipated Indiana Jones title, now known as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, from LucasFilm Games and MachineGames. A surprise appearance was…
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How to Prepare for Invincible Season 2: Recapping Season 1
The first season of Invincible was over two years ago so it may be time for a refresher ahead of the Season 2 premiere.
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Boss Rush Banter: Did the September Nintendo Direct Signify the Switch’s Final Year?
Did the lineup from the latest Nintendo Direct hint that the Switch is finally nearing its end?
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State of Play Recap: Sony Goes for Substance Over Quantity in Showcase
Sony spent 30 minuting several upcoming games during its Sept. 14 State of Play with deep looks at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
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Nintendo Direct Recap: A Look Back at the Biggest Announcements
Ed recaps the Nintendo Direct shown on September 14 and all of its game announcements.
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Direct News: Nintendo Finally Includes F-Zero on the Switch
The September 14th 2023 Nintendo Direct was a retro gamers’ dream! F-Zero fans can now unite with F-Zero 99.
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Everyone is Here: Amiibo News at Nintendo Direct
Several amiibo-related announcements were made at the September 14th, 2023 Nintendo Direct. Everyone is HERE!
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Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Remake Debuted at Nintendo Direct
Breaking Mario news from the September 14th, 2023 Nintendo Direct!
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Zhenghua Yang (Z), CEO of Serenity Forge
In this One V. One Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Zhenghua Yang, CEO of indie game publisher Serenity Forge, to discuss his career, the company’s success, indie game development and publishing, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Chris Bergman, CEO of Gylee Games and Creator of Ra Ra Boom!
For this Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Corey and Pat sit down with Chris Bergman, the CEO of Gylee Games and creator of the upcoming kinetic side-scrolling beat em up, Ra Ra Boom, about how he got into the industry, how he came up with the idea, what the game means to him, and so much…
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Something Wicked Games CEO and Creator of Wyrdsong Jeff Gardiner
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins sit down with the legendary Jeff Gardiner, producer of Elder Scrolls and Fallout for Bethesda, to talk about his career, his new studio Something Wicked Games, their new game Wyrdsong, and much more.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Ryan Turford, Host of the Xbox Drive Podcast at Carpool Gaming
This week, Edward Varnell interviews Ryan Turford, Host of Xbox Drive at Carpool Gaming, to talk about content creation, the show, the team’s unique approach, and more.
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DIRECT RECAP: Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, and More – The Direct Recap Show
In this episode of the Direct Recap Show, Corey and Edward sit down to discuss the latest Nintendo Direct, including Super Mario Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 4, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Tony Howard-Arias and Abby Howard of Black Tabby Games
This week, Stephanie Klimov and Patrick Klein are joined by Tony Howard-Arias and Abby Howard of Black Tabby Games for a deep dive into their journey as developers and storytellers.
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Boss Rush Banter: How Would You Grade the June 2023 Nintendo Direct?
After the successful launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo’s June Direct showcases what’s next. What did you think of this Nintendo Direct?
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Nintendo Direct: Detective Pikachu Returns Announced for this Fall
Detective Pikachu Returns has been announced at the June 2023 Nintendo Direct.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Adam Tierney and James Montagna of WayForward
This week, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Stephanie Klimov sit down with WayForward’s Adam Tierney and James Montagna—game directors behind franchises like Shantae, River City Girls, and Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp—to discuss their careers, their long tenure at WayForward, creativity, and more.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Juha Ylimaki and Kim Valori of Muro Studios, Developers of DOOMBLADE
This week, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Juha Ylimaki and Kim Valori of Muro Studios, the developers of the upcoming game Doomblade.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Nick Demitrescu, Founder of Spawn Camp and Host of WASD and Beyond Podcast
This week, Corey Dirrig sits down with Nick Demitrescu, Founder of Spawn Camp Community and Host of the WASD and Beyond podcast, to reflect on their history as friends—their long-running efforts, ups and downs, and experiences with content creation—as well as their hopes for the future, as creators, and collaborators.
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