Category: CLASSIC GAMING
Boss Rush Network’s Retro Hub is the home for all things classic and retro gaming, celebrating the games, consoles, and memories that helped shape the industry. From iconic consoles and timeless titles to hidden gems and nostalgic favorites, it’s a place to revisit the past and explore the history of gaming that still influences today’s experiences.
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VIDEO GAME BOOK CLUB: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Spoilercast and Review Discussion
For this episode of Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat and Corey are joined by fan favorite guest and friend Celeste Roberts as well as Streamer Taylor, aka Cute Idiot, to discuss Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Nintendo Switch, a remake of the iconic GameCube classic. Does the game hold up 20 years…
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Tales of Graces F, Suikoden I and II Get Nintendo Switch Release Dates
Tales of Graces F and Suikoden I & II are all getting remasters with release dates set for early 2025 as announced during Nintendo’s Partner Showcase.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Announced
The very first entry in The Legend of Heroes series is seeing a ground-up remake for the first time.
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Nintendo Direct Announces Tetris Forever To Celebrate Franchise’s 40th Anniversary
Nintendo celebrates the 40th Anniversary of an iconic puzzle franchise with Tetris® Forever.
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Boss Rush Banter: What Makes For The Perfect Side Quest?
Side quests in video games can either be a lot of fun or a drag. What makes a side quest engaging and fun?
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Boss Rush Banter: You Just Watched Alien: Romulus, Now What? (An Alien Franchise Primer)
The Alien franchise features a startling amount of films, video games, tabletop games, books, comics, and audios. This look will help you cut through the confusion and find the best places to start – and stop.
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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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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 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: 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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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 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 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 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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Boss Rush Banter: Imitation Isn’t a Bad Thing in Video Games
Games like Blossom Tales clearly borrow heavily from established franchises. That type of imitation isn’t always a bad thing.
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Boss Rush Banter: Final Fantasy’s Penchant for Innovation Makes It Endearing
Final Fantasy has become synonymous with innovation, for better and for worse. That trait has made the long-running RPG franchise endearing.
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