Category: FEATURES
Boss Rush Network’s Daily Features are written by our contributing writers and published every day, offering a steady stream of in-depth articles, opinion pieces, reviews, and more. Covering gaming and entertainment, these features highlight the team’s thoughts, insights, and takes on the latest topics across the industry.
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Boss Rush Banter: What Were Your Impressions of Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Direct?
Zelda 40th Direct: Were you impressed or disappointed? What were your impressions?
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GAME REVIEW: Diplomacy is Not an Option
Diplomacy is Not an Option is an excellent castle defense RTS, with a tremendous narrative twist.
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Boss Rush Banter: Why I No Longer Can Play Call of Duty as a Parent
I look at Call of Duty Black Ops 7 and the issues of tying a campaign to a multiplayer online experience and how it has affected my game play as a parent.
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So, Then I Just Backed it: A Series on My Kickstarter Adventures (Part 21) Interview with Dr. Anthony M. Bean
Shane Kelley has the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Anthony M. Bean with his latest campaign in his Geek Psychology Series, which Shane Kelley has written a chapter in the Fallout book. Please check out the Kickstarter.
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Boss Rush Banter: Why is Nintendo Skipping PAX West 2026 (perhaps… a Nintendo Direct)?
Nintendo is notably absent at PAX West 2026…is this a sign of something larger brewing?
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Boss Rush Banter: Reka’s Latest Updates Sacrifice Function for Fluff
Emberstorm Entertainment follows the trend of flash over function as increased glitches haunt Reka’s new items and quests.
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Boss Rush Banter: Genshin Impact’s Reward Incentive Sucks
Genshin Impact is nearing it’s sixth-year anniversary, so let’s talk about the rewards HoYoverse gives its players for celebration.
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Boss Rush Banter: A Good Soundtrack Is Vital To A Gaming Experience
Music is crucial part of making a video game great. Without it, the game cannot hope to achieve its full potential.
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Games Need More Friction, Not Less
Have you ever thought that videogames are TOO convenient? I have!
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Boss Rush Banter: We Need More Co-Pilot Apps Like Zelda Notes
One of the most interesting things about the Switch 2 aren’t the games — it’s Zelda Notes.
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Five Spider-Man Comics To Better Understand The Web-slinger
Spider-Man has a deep and extensive lore when it comes to his comics. Here are five stories to get you started.
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Boss Rush Banter: Dungeon Crawler Carl’s Biggest Flaw Is Also Its Most Prominent Feature
The LitRPG sensation, such as Dungeon Crawler Carl, may be sweeping the nation, but the trappings of its genre hold it back from being a truly great work.
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Boss Rush Banter: Personal 5 Royal Isn’t Just a Game, It’s an Experience
Persona 5 Royal sets a standard for what modern JRPGs can look like. Beyond that, the game transcends being just a game into something more.
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Boss Rush Banter: High on Life Shouldn’t Be This Much Fun
I went into High on Life expecting the talking guns and nonstop jokes to get annoying fast. Instead, three days and roughly 12 hours later, I had beaten the game—and somehow, I wanted more. It’s ridiculous, chaotic, and far from perfect, but sometimes you don’t need a masterpiece. You just need a talking gun and…
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Boss Rush Banter: Why the PlayStation Blackout is Important Regardless of the Outcome
The #PSBlackout has started. How important is this movement?
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Avatar Aang’s Staff Problem
Avatar Aang was a great movie overall, and a lot of people have been discussing it. I have been a fan of the series since the beginning, though not a superfan. Sometimes I get to media late—after all, I only read the comics earlier this year. Honestly, it was nice to see the gang back…
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Boss Rush Banter: Grand Theft Physical or Perhaps Resistance Fall of Ownership?
We see changes in the gaming industry and some are very worried on where this climate is headed. What are your thoughts on physical media and ownership rights?
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Gen Con 2026: How to Spot the Good Food Trucks At Any Convention
Anyone going to a convention, such as Gen Con, needs to learn to spot a good food truck from a bad one.
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Boss Rush Banter: I Think I’m Converting to Fan-made Games After Seeing This Ocarina of Time Sequel Trailer
Fanmade games have been around for a while, skirting around copyright laws yet delivering unique experiences for those willing to play them. The Legend of Zelda: The Glass of Fate may have converted me to the world of fan-made games.
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Boss Rush Banter: The Casting for The Legend of Zelda Movie Looks Promising, No Offense Tom Holland
More casting decisions trickle down to the public for the live-action Zelda movie in 2027. Here’s why I think the casting choices are a promising.
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Separating Developer and Publisher (Art from Artist)
The pop culture belief of separating an art from the artist doesn’t translate in the video game industry- but why is that?
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Boss Rush Banter: Bigger Isn’t Better—AAA Sprawl Is Ruining Games
Sprawling maps and hundreds of achievements help sell games amid ever increasing prices, but AAA publishers are just adding fluff. Bigger without substance isn’t better.
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Boss Rush Banter: League of Legends Classic and the Future of Live Service Gaming
Nostalgia chasing might be trendy, but there’s so much good beneath the surface.
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