Category: LIVE SERVICE GAMES
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL – The Past, Present, and Expectations of the Future
This week on an anniversary edition of The Boss Rush Podcast, founders Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell sit down to discuss the past, present, and future of the brand, past mistakes and things they would have done different, the butterfly effect of those decisions, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST AT PAX WEST 2024 – Hands on Zelda, Monster Hunter Wilds, Astrobot, and Indies
This week, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the games they played at PAX West, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Astrobot, Monster Hunter Wilds, and a whole lot of indies as well as some of the memorable moments from the event.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 241: Dormant Gaming Franchises We Want Back and a 3D Zelda Conversation
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by Trivia Master and fellow podcaster Jacob McCourt to discuss Ocarina of Time’s impact on the Zelda series, video game trivia, dormant game franchises, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 234: The Continued Physical vs. Digital Game Debate
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Pat Klein are joined by Matthew Kiel to discuss the draw of Elden Ring, their video game shames, and have the debate about physical vs. digital games in the year 2024 based on a recent Boss Rush Banter feature on the website.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 233: Metacritic Draft Round Two & The Approach to Franchise Spinoffs
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Pat Klein prepare their Metacritic Draft boards for the second round picks, discuss how more franchises should make more attempts at spinoff games like the Monster Hunter Stories series, answer listener questions, and more.
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GAME REVIEW: Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Destiny 2: The Final Shape is the latest expansion in Bungie’s decade-long shooter franchise. Does The Final Shape crash and burn, or is it everything players wanted it to be? Here’s our review.
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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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BOSS RUSH PODCAST at PAX EAST 2024: Interviews, Highlights, Indie Games, Guests, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are at PAX East 2024 discussing what they saw, who they met, them being together on-site, and more from the show.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 220: AAA Studios are at a Financial Breaking Point
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein discuss the state of AAA development, the challenges facing mid-budget games, and what the industry could do to address layoffs, studio closures, and which companies appear largely unaffected.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST SPECIAL: Game of the Year Awards Nominees Discussion 2023
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein come together to break down the Boss Rush Game of the Year Awards for 2023, narrowing each of the 30 categories to a top five.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 208: Spider-Man 2, Destiny 2’s Season of the Witch, and Needed Industry Changes
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein are joined once again by Matthew Kiel discuss the game industry changes that need to happen, Spider-Man 2, Destiny 2’s Season of the Witch, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 204: The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Arrests of Ubisoft Employees, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the arrests of former Ubisoft employees, Bungie’s recent HR controversy, the surprising news of The Last of Us Part II being remastered, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 203: Jim Ryan Retires, Epic Games Layoffs, Alan Wake Remastered, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan’s retirement after 28 years at Sony and what it means for the brand’s future, the ongoing wave of industry layoffs and closures—including Epic Games cutting 831 employees, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 202: CAPCOM’s Price Comments and Japanese Games Resurgence
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the resurgence of Japanese games, Capcom’s recent pricing comments, and share updates on what they’ve been playing.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 201: The FTC Exposes Xbox’s Future Plans
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the FTC’s leaked Xbox roadmap, share their reactions to the latest Nintendo Direct and State of Play, talk about what they’ve been playing, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 200: Our Games of the Year So Far
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein are joined again by Matthew Keil to discuss their current games of the year so far and the surprises that made their lists.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 197: Most Anticipated Games for Fall 2023 and Beyond
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein discuss the games they’re most excited for the rest of the year and their favorite collector’s editions over the years.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: The Actors and Writers’ Strike, AI, and Disney’s Marvel Output
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein discuss the ongoing Actors and Writers’ Strike, its impact on Hollywood and the entertainment industry, Disney’s Marvel output, AI, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST PODCAST EPISODE 193: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Edutainment Games, Metroid Prime 4, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Metroid Prime 4, the disappearance of edutainment games, and more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Blaze187Ace, A Black Gamer League Content Creator
For this Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Edward Varnell sits down with Blaze187Ace, a content creator and fighting game competitor for the Black Gamer League.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 192: You’re Involved in the Console Wars Whether You Like It or Not
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein dive into the ridiculous but very real fanboyism fueling the console wars, how it’s impacting them in different ways, future acquisitions, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EXTRA: July Metacritic Draft Checkin and Additions
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov share updates on the Metacritic Draft and reveal their midseason pickups. Who’s winning, who’s losing, and who might stage a comeback? Find out in this week’s draft update!
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 189: Its PlayStation vs. Xbox vs. the FTC, Final Fantasy XVI, and ROG Ally Handheld Impressions
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein share their thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI, give their impressions of the ROG Ally handheld PC, and break down what’s unfolded so far in Microsoft’s FTC hearing.
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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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