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: Is the Rising Cost of the Original Nintendo Switch a Sign of Bigger Changes?
Nintendo raised prices August 3rd including the original Switch line of consoles. This raises some alarming questions.
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Boss Rush Banter: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Made Me Love Nintendo IPs Again
Nintendo has a long list of IPs that fans adore. Donkey Kong Bananza has seemingly resurrected a franchise that had grown cold.
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Boss Rush Banter: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Further Highlights My Gripe with Modern Pokémon Titles
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has grabbed the attention of many fans, but unfortunately for the wrong reasons.
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Boss Rush Banter: Why You Should Tune in to AMC’s The Vampire Lestat
Looking to binge a new show? Catch up with Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire to prepare for The Vampire Lestat in 2026!
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Boss Rush Banter: Why Did Nintendo Bother to Tell us Mario and Peach are “Just Friends”?
Apparently, Mario and Peach are just friends. But the real question is, WHY bother Nintendo?
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Boss Rush Banter: Will Nod Krai Save Genshin Impact?
Hoyoverse just released the leaks for Genshin Impact’s next region, Nod Krai. With this reveal, fans are buzzing. Could this be a sign of Genshin Impact’s revival in popularity?
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Boss Rush Banter: Stop Hiding Demo Games in the IOS Play Store!
A few bad apples have cropped up in the IOS Play Store. Demos are hiding, not a lick or hint being shown to explain it’s a demo and not a full game.
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Boss Rush Banter: A Compilation of Genshin Impact’s Recent Nod Krai Reveals
HoYoverse has been releasing many trailers and teaser’s about Genshin Impact’s new nation, Nod Krai. Here’s a compilation of what they’ve released before Version 5.8 releases.
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Boss Rush Banter: The “Dollar-to-Hour” Value Proposition is a Harmful Myth
Everyone wants to get the most bang for their buck, especially when it comes to video games. But if you assign value to a game purely based on its length, you’re not only missing out on some great games, but also pressuring developers into compromising their vision for their own games.
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Boss Rush Banter: A Magic the Gathering x Legend of Zelda Collaboration Will Never Happen, but it Should
If Nintendo were to ever partner with Wizards of the Coast, a Magic the Gathering–LEGEND OF ZELDA set would be a match made in tabletop heaven.
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Boss Rush Banter: With Link and Zelda Cast for the Legend of Zelda Movie, Who Should Play as Ganon?
With Ainsworth and Bragason cast as Link and Zelda for the Legend of Zelda movie, who should we turn to play as Ganon?
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Boss Rush Banter: Enough with the Roguelites Already!
This wildly popular subgenre may seem at first glance to be a win for both developers and players. Procedural generation and random elements give these games near infinite replayability. But these elements don’t work for every game, and they can diminish or outright destroy core parts of a gaming experience if used thoughtlessly.
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26 NES Soundtracks Added to Nintendo Music
A whopping 26 new soundtracks, entirely from the NES category, have been added to Nintendo’s music-listening app!
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Boss Rush Banter: Is Nintendo Undergoing a Massive Revamp to Secure the Next Generation of Gamers?
Character facelifts, movies, advertising, oh my! Is Nintendo adjusting their approach to remain relevant?
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Boss Rush Banter: You Should Be Excited for Ghost of Yōtei
Ghost of Yōtei, the upcoming sequel to Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch productions, should have you excited.
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Five Superman Comics You Need to Read To Understand The Man Of Steel
Superman has a rich history in comic books dating back nearly a century. Here are some storylines to get you started.
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Boss Rush Banter: Lagiacrus is a Phenomenal Addition to Monster Hunter Wilds
Lagiacrus has debuted in Monster Hunter Wild and has quickly become a phenomenal addition to the stacked lineup.
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OFF, the Cult Classic that Inspired Undertale, Releases on Nintendo Switch and Steam August 15th
The cult classic RPG OFF is coming back with a modern flare, on August 15th!
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Casting Announcement Made for The Legend of Zelda Movie
Nintendo has announced that Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason are to play Link and Zelda, in the upcoming live action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
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Boss Rush Banter: What Video Games Help Cope with Grief?
Grief and loss. Sometimes a good video game can help us process the toughest aspects of the human condition.
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Boss Rush Banter: Palia is a Cozy-Masked Grind with a Dirty Secret
As the want for cozy games grows, Palia promises all the favorite tropes, but beneath its wholesome mask is a grind with a dirty secret.
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RETRO REVIEW: Star Ocean: First Departure is Almost Great
In 2007, Star Ocean: First Departure brought a modern flair to a classic SNES JRPG. Over 15 years later, this remake is also showing its age.
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