Tag: digital
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Boss Rush Banter: Why Breaking Up with a Console Isn’t That Easy
It’s all well and good to stand up for what you believe in, but when you have a $500+ console sitting and collecting dust, it’s hard to just break up with a gaming platform you invested in for years.
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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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Boss Rush Banter: With No Future Ownership and No Other Alternative Has Sony Become the Villain to the Video Game Multiverse?
What can we do on our end to let Sony and the industry know that Physical media is relevant and important to gamers.
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How YOU Can Protect Physical Video Game Media in a Digital-First Future
In the aftermath of Sony’s announcement, here are six ways YOU can help preserve physical video games.
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Boss Rush Banter: Sony’s Decision to Cease Physical Disc Production in 2028 for New Games is a Sign of the End Times
Sony announces taking a huge step away from physical media. Are we approached the end times for physical video games?
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Boss Rush Banter: What if Nintendo Did Away with their Directs?
As Nintendo continues to rely on the Nintendo Today! app, we theorize what it would be like if the company did away with their Nintendo Directs.
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Boss Rush Banter: Will Nintendo’s Price Increase for Physical Games Make a Tangible Difference in Digital Sales or Are We Just Overreacting Again?
First party Nintendo games will soon cost different, depending on whether you purchase a physical or digital copy. Is it really that big of a deal?
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Boss Rush Banter: Gamers Need to Lower their Metaphorical Pitchforks over Nintendo’s Game Key Cards
Gamers need to stop ranting over game-key cards and listen to some insight provided by industry veterans.
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Nintendo Announces the Launch of Virtual Game Cards
During a last-minute Nintendo Direct on March 25th, the Virtual Game Card is introduced.
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Boss Rush Banter: A Collector’s Edition with No Physical Game Makes Zero Sense
Digital copies of video games are convenient, but do they make sense in a collector’s edition?
Gears of War E-DAY, $700 Consoles, & Epic Games' AI-First Development – Boss Rush Podcast – A Podcast about Video Games
Email the podcast your questions, comments, thoughts, and ideas here.Are $700 consoles, AI-generated games, and vanishing digital libraries making gaming a far more expensive and fragile hobby? On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Andre Wilson discuss Epic Games’ reported "AI-first" directive for an upcoming Disney shooter and what it means for human creativity in game development. The crew then breaks down Circana's dire warnings about soaring hardware costs and plummeting console sales, comparing Valve's iconic Steam Deck against its top handheld rivals, and tackling the moral and legal battlegrounds surrounding video game preservation. This and more on the Boss Rush Podcast, part of the Boss Rush Network. Join the Boss Rush Network Community Discord here.Follow the Boss Rush Network on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and Instagram.Thanks for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the Boss Rush Network! If you listen on podcast services, leave us a 5 star rating and a nice review or comment. If you're listening to this episode on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. Visit our website for more great content from Boss Rush and our community.
Nintendo's Physical Future, Final Fantasy VII Cast Tearful Farewell – Nintendo Pow Block Podcast – Now Your Podcasting with Power!
Hey! Listen! Email Nintendo Pow Block your questions, topics, and comments! Physical game collectors can finally breathe a sigh of relief as Nintendo officially confirms it has no plans to ditch physical media anytime soon.In this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Andre Wilson dive into Nintendo's stance on physical releases alongside a massive 631% spike in U.S. Switch 2 Game-Key Card spending. The team also breaks down the latest Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Switch rumors following a new HOME update, a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie announcement, emotional final recording sessions for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Devon Pritchard addressing GTA 6 on Switch 2 rumors, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' massive Year Two roadmap. This and more on Nintendo Pow Block, part of the Boss Rush Network.Join our Communities:Join the Boss Rush Network Community Discord. Join the Boss Rush Network Facebook Group.Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media: Nintendo Pow Block Podcast: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, FacebookYouTube, Twitch.TVFollow the Boss Rush Network: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch.TVSupport Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on Patreon and buy merch on our Store. Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube and visit our website at BossRush.net for more great content.Thanks for Your Continued Support!
XBOX XP Set to Create TV, Movies, and Entertainment from XBOX IP – Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast
Support Boss Rush on Patreon here. Are video game adaptations finally getting the respect they deserve, or is Microsoft simply repeating the TV-focused mistakes of the 2013 Xbox One reveal? This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney dive into the newly announced Xbox XP division, breaking down what it means for the future of Xbox Pictures, Products, and Places. From the potential of a live-action Gears of War and an animated Diablo series to the rumored future of the Halo franchise under Activision, the guys discuss how Microsoft can successfully expand its biggest IPs into movies, television shows, novels, and even Lego sets without losing what makes the games so beloved in the first place.This and more on Xbox Casuals, part of the Boss Rush Network. Join the Boss Rush Network Community Discord here.Follow the Boss Rush Network on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and Instagram.Thank you for your continued support of Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast and Xbox Casuals and the Boss Rush Network. If you're listening on podcast services, leave us a five star rating and a review or a comment. If you're watching this video on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. Your continued listenership and viewership means a lot to us. See you next time!
GAMESCAST: The Power of the Perfect Handshake & Fall 2026 Game Preview – Boss Rush Podcast Plus – Bonus Content and Conversations
Mastering the perfect dap can set the entire tone for a gaming convention! In this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein, Stoy Jovic, Stephanie Klimov, and Sofi Beyen kick off the show by breaking down iconic handshakes, PAX West run-ins, and the art of the perfect dap. Then, the crew dives deep into their massive fall 2026 gaming backlogs, including hands-on impressions of Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword, indie gems like Horopolant and Berry Berry Berry, and early thoughts on Blood of the Dawnwalker. This and more on the Boss Rush Gamescast, part of the Boss Rush Network.This and more on the Boss Rush Gamescast. Join the Boss Rush Network Community Discord here.Thank you for watching the Boss Rush Gamescast as part of Boss Rush Podcast Plus on The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, please consider subscribing to the YouTube channel and leave a thumbs up on the video. Consider leaving the show a rating and a nice review on your favorite podcast service if you prefer to listen to us there. Your listenership and support means more than you know. New episodes post every other week. Patreon supporters and YouTube subscribers get each episode one week early access. Thanks for watching and listening and we will see you next time.
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