Tag: Podcast
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EXPANSION PASS: Rediscovering Our Gaming Identity – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 96
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss rediscovering their own gamer identities and how content creation has kind of destroyed how one person in particular plays games.
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AFTER DARK: Performance Enhancement Future – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 100
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** This week on Boss Rush After Dark, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, Corey Dirrig, and Pat Klein reflect on 100 episodes of After Dark and how they want to do some interesting things in the future with guests, topics, and more. Email the Show:podcast.bossrush@gmail.com Listen to Boss Rush After Dark –…
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PODCAST: A Lot of Restructuring in the Video Game Industry – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 385
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell is joined by friend of the show Greysun Morales to talk about PAX, industry restructuring, Princess Peach Showtime’s Japanese reception, and more.
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PAX East 2024: Midwest Games is One of the Best Publishers You Don’t Know About…. Yet
The team at Midwest Games felt humbly different and that is what makes them a special company. They will be the one to keep an eye on in the coming years as they prove that yes, great games can come from anywhere.
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EXPANSION PASS: The Franchises That Shined Because of Nintendo Switch – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 95
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about lesser-loved franchises that became popular because of the success of Nintendo Switch.
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AFTER DARK: What’s Your Sign? Exploring Horoscopes in The Year of the Dragon – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 99
This week on Boss Rush After Dark, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, Corey Dirrig, and Pat Klein discuss their horoscopes and how their sign and their Chinese animal relate to who they are as a person.
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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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EXPANSION PASS: Can Nintendo Replicate The Switch’s Success? – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 94
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss if Nintendo can replicate their success and what another hybrid console should do to capture the Switch’s audience.
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AFTER DARK: AI is Everywhere. Are We Prepared for it? – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 98
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** This week on Boss Rush After Dark, LeRon Dawkins, Corey Dirrig, and Pat Klein discuss AI and it’s ever growing presence in society, work, games, movies, and more. Email the Show:podcast.bossrush@gmail.com Listen to Boss Rush After Dark – The Alternative Topical PodcastAnchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow and Connect:X (Formerly Twitter | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn Join Our…
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PODCAST: Pokemon ZA Tease and Metroid Hall of Fame Nomination – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 383
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss PAX East, the Pokemon ZA tease found in Pokemon Scarlett and Violet, Metroid for NES making the Video Game Hall of Fame nomination list, Embracer Group’s selling of assets, and much more.
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SPOTLIGHT SERIES INTERVIEW: Contra: Operation Galuga, Silent Hill, & River City’s Future with Tomm Hulett and Adam Tierney of WayForward
This week on a Boss Rush Spotlight, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein sit down with WayForward’s Head of Business Development Adam Tierney and Game Director Tomm Hulett to talk about Contra: Operation Galuga,
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EXPANSION PASS: Can Nintendo Repeat the Switch’s Success Next Gen? – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 93
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about how Nintendo can capitalize on the Switch’s success with next generation. Email the Show:nintendopowblock@gmail.com Listen to Nintendo Pow Block:Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow and Connect:X (Formerly Twitter | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn Join Our Community:Discord | Facebook | LinkedIn Follow the Nintendo Pow Block :…
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AFTER DARK: Managing Too Many Subscriptions – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 97
This week on Boss Rush After Dark, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, Pat Klein, and Corey Dirrig discuss managing their many subscription services and how the model seems to be backfiring on certain brands.
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PODCAST: Akira Toriyama and His Impact on Video Games, Anime, & Pop Culture – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 382
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the loss of Akira Toriyama, famed creator of Dragon Ball and artist for franchises like Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger as well as his importance, influence, and distinctive style. They also discuss Capcom’s new pay increase program, WB’s interesting live-service initiative, and…
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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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EXPANSION PASS: How Iwata’s Decision Helped Build a Future Foundation – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 92
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about former Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata’s decision to cut his salary that made a foundational impact on Nintendo’s present and future.
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AFTER DARK: The Happiest Place on Earth – A Trip to Walt Disney World – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 96
This week on Boss Rush After Dark, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, Pat Klein, and Corey Dirrig discuss Corey’s trip to Walt Disney World including rides, food, family encounters, and more.
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PODCAST: Celebrating Seven Years of Nintendo Switch and It’s Potential Future – Nintendo Pow Block Episode 381
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig celebrate seven years of the Nintendo Switch, discuss how Nintendo is planning its 2024 and beyond, the negatives of the emulation of current hardware, the massive amount of layoffs still hitting the industry, and the goal of making Pow Block a more meaningful…
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 219: Nintendo’s Partner Direct and Our Favorite Content Creators
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss their favorite content creators, streamers, and podcasters, why Uncharted felt ahead of its time, the Nintendo Partner Direct, and more.
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EXPANSION PASS: We’re Going to PAX East, What are We Doing? – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 91
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about their upcoming team experience at PAX East 2024 in Boston and what they expect to try to do during the experience.
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AFTER DARK: Valentine’s Day is Overrated – Boss Rush After Dark Episode 95
This week on Boss Rush After Dark, LeRon Dawkins and Stephanie Klimov discuss the Valentine’s Day holiday.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 218: Has The Xbox Situation Changed our Mindset on Current Platforms?
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss the state of Xbox ahead of the upcoming business event and how it might influence their views on Xbox and gaming platforms overall.
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EXPANSION PASS: Indies Made Nintendo Switch a Powerhouse – Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass Episode 90
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how indies made the Nintendo Switch a powerhouse and how its portable nature made these smaller titles perfect for on the go. The Vita walked so the Switch could run.
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Boss Rush Banter: What Did You Think of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase?
Nintendo’s first Direct of 2024 was a partner showcase. Was it a letdown?
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