Category: CLASSIC GAMING
The hub for all things classic and retro gaming.
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AFTER DARK: The Things We Do for our Collectibles and How its Changed – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 118
This week on After Dark, LeRon is joined by Corey, Matthew Kiel, and Andre Wilson to talk about nerdy and gaming collectibles, what they love and dislike, how expensive they are, and how their tastes have changed since they have gotten older.
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Boss Rush Banter: Miss Traditional Zelda Dungeons? Try Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Many Zelda fans long for the day of traditional dungeons with linear puzzles. Dungeons of Hinterberg will satisfy that desire.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 237: Bungie Layoffs Take Their Toll on the Studio and on the Industry
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by Boss Rush Network contributing writer Sofi Beyen and the host of Tales from the Backlog Dave Jackson to discuss the Mass Effect trilogy, Tekken 8’s controversial character return, desert island games, and Bungie’s second round of mass layoffs and restructuring.
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Game Informer Magazine Closes its Doors after 33 Years
Game Informer, the iconic gaming magazine that has led the industry since 1991, has officially closed its doors and its entire staff laid off.
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Boss Rush Banter: A Gaming Masterpiece Transcends The Limitations Of Its Time
A true gaming masterpiece should transcend the limitations of its time, making the player overlook them and still find enjoyment.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 236 – Cultivating a Culture Through Gaming Communities & Xbox 360 Classics
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein are joined by Luke Lohr, host of the Xbox Expansion Pass Podcast, to discuss the flood of great games on Xbox Game Pass, games of a different era, and more.
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Boss Rush Banter: Is It Fair For Nostalgia To Shape Your View Of A Game?
Nostalgia is great but it can cloud our judgement when assessing a game. When does using nostalgia cross into being unfair.
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Boss Rush Banter: Quick Finish in Monster Hunter Stories 2 Is A Lifesaver
Quick finish in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin made grinding a breeze. What did you think of this feature?
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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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Boss Rush Banter: Weekly TV Releases Makes For More Enjoyable Viewing Experience
There are many ways to consume TV these days, but the weekly approach offers a return to a long-lost format.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Aaron Grubb, Musician and Composer
This week on this Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig and Stephanie Klimov sit down with musician and composer Aaron Grubb discussing his career, his passions, his famed renditions of Zelda music, and more.
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Boss Rush Banter: What More Can The Nintendo Switch Offer?
The Nintendo Switch appears to be in its sunset phase but with no official successor, we’re left to speculate what more the console can offer.
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Boss Rush Banter: Echoes of Wisdom is Set to Become The New The Wind Waker
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is starting to see criticisms on its art style. This is reminiscent of similar complaints against The Wind Waker.
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PODCAST: June’s Nintendo Direct Shows The Switch Still has Juice – Pow Block Podcast Episode 398
On this week’s episode of The Pow Block Podcast, Edward and Corey discuss the biggest news and takeaways from the recent Nintendo Direct, the new figures from Smile Fest 2024, Limited Run Games’ slew of new physical releases, and what to expect from the Switch in the coming months.
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Boss Rush Banter: Which Nintendo 64 M-Rated Games Should Join Nintendo Switch Online?
Nintendo has unlocked a realm of possibility with its Nintendo 64 M-rated section of Nintendo Switch Online. What games would you like to see in it.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 230: Not My Shepard: The Real Mass Effect
This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by Matthew Kiel and Boss Rush Network contributing writer Yarri to discuss Hellblade II, Monster Hunter, Loop Hero, Mass Effect and its characters, and more.
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Boss Rush Banter: It’s Time For The Trails In The Sky Trilogy to Return
Of all of NIS America’s localizations in the Trails series, the Trails in the Sky trilogy has been absent. It’s time to remedy that.
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Square Enix Dominates Its Nintendo Direct Showing With Classic RPG Remakes
Square Enix revealed its upcoming slate during the June 18 Nintendo Direct and it is remake heavy for the Dragon Quest and SaGa series.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 229: Hellblade II, Hades 2, Tears of the Kingdom, Animal Well, and More
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by longtime friend and contributor Celeste Roberts and Yarri, the newest member of the Boss Rush Social Media Team, to discuss Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Hades 2, Tears of the Kingdom, Animal Well, Monster Hunter, and more.
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Boss Rush Banter: Mythic Quest Is The Perfect Show For Gamers
There aren’t many shows that really appeal to gamer’s love for video games. Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest stands out as a perfect show for gamers.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 228: The Age Old Question of PC vs. Console Gaming
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein are joined by content creator Clint Coombs from Spreading the Nerd to discuss closeted weebdom, RPGs, PSN and Xbox outrage, and the age old question of PC vs. Console Gaming.
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Boss Rush Banter: Is Hollywood Going Overboard With Video Game Adaptations?
Has Hollywood’s approach to video game adaptations evolved too greatly and perhaps become excessive?
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Boss Rush Banter: Which Quantic Dream Game Is Best?
Quantic Dream has produced three solid games in Detroit: Become Human, Beyond: Two Souls, and Heavy Rain. Which is your favorite?
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