Tag: Retro Gaming
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 509: Our Favorite Games from PAX West 2026
On this episode of Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig look back at their time at PAX West, sharing stories about the Boss Rush team, developer interviews, the Destiny community party, and some of their favorite games from the show.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 9.9.2026: Metroid Ravenous is Real and Steals the Show
For this second Direct Recap Show of the week, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Andre Wilson run down the major third-party power moves from Capcom solidifying its commitment with Monster Hunter Wilds while CD Projekt Red delivers more technical magic with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered.
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DIRECT RECAP SHOW 9.8.2026: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Watchalong & Zelda Direct Reaction
On this episode of the Direct Recap Show recorded LIVE at PAX West 2026, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov break down the Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, including the stunning new visuals, updated gameplay, Zelda Notes, new amiibo, anniversary Switch 2 hardware, the upcoming Zelda concert, Nintendo Museum additions, and the live-action Zelda movie.
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EXPANSION PASS: Why the GameCube Deserves a Bigger Comeback on Switch 2
On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig look back at its incredible library, from Metroid Prime, Wind Waker, Double Dash, and Smash Bros. Melee to Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, RPG classics, and the Game Boy Player, and explain why this underappreciated era still resonates.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 307: Checking Off the Boxes on Your Backlog Games List
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein tackle the evergreen struggle of gaming backlogs—how they decide what to play next, cope with choice paralysis, and why focusing on a few favorite series can ease the anxiety of endless options.
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Boss Rush Banter: What’s the Best Way to Experience Retro Games?
Old hardware or modern platform? Original release or shiny new remake? Do these questions have right and wrong answers?
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 283: Discussing IGN’s List of Nintendo’s 3D Platformer Rankings
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey and Pat are joined by Matthew Kiel and new Boss Rush Podcast contributor Wolfie to talk about IGN’s recently released ranking of Nintendo’s 3D Platformers and what they think should be number 1.
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Boss Rush Banter: Simple JRPGs Still Have A Place In Gaming
JRPGs have long left their simple roots, but a return to this style both graphically and in gameplay would work in today’s landscape.
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The 2024 Bossies: Best Remake or Remaster Nominations Revealed
The 2024 Bossies have announced the nominations for Best Remake or Remaster of 2024.
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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: It’s Time to Return to The Backyard Sports Franchise
It’s been a while since Backyard Sports has entertained players. Though highly unlikely, it would be great to return to this franchise.
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Boss Rush Banter: It’s Worth It to See Origins Of Your Favorite Games
All video games had to start somewhere. Taking the time to visit these origins make for an enjoyable history lesson.
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Boss Rush Banter: Why Parakarry Is The Best Party Member in Paper Mario
Paper Mario has a lot of fun companions. Which partner from the Nintendo 64 classic is your favorite?
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The Flow of Time is Cruel: Can a Gaming Masterpiece Always Be Revered as Such?
Can a video game masterpiece remain as such as time wears on? That depends on your definition of masterpiece.
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Boss Rush Banter: Games in Distro Limbo
Which games from the past do you wish were readily available to play legally? Read on to join the conversation!
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ONE v ONE FIRESIDE CHAT: Gaming and Podcasting as Parents, Friendships, and Learning as We Go
In this One V. One Fireside Chat episode, Corey Dirrig sits down with long time friend Matthew Kiel to discuss fatherhood, gaming and podcasting as parents, rebuilding friendships, parenting experiences, and more.
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: Linda Watson Guillory, Guinness World Record Retro Games Collector
In this interview, Celeste Roberts sits down with Linda Watson Guillory, an electrical engineer at Texas Instruments by day and a vintage game collector by night. She is also in Guinness World Records for her game collection! They discuss Linda’s love of STEM, video games, and inspiring others.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 174: Shovel Knight, Indie Games, and More with Yacht Club Games Marketing Director Celia Schilling
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined by Celia Schilling, the Marketing Director of Yacht Club Games (Shovel Knight, Cyber Shadow, Mina the Hollower), to discuss her career, her role at the studio, the importance of indie games and Shovel Knight, 2D Zelda titles, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 171: Retro Games, Neo-Retro, and Back of the Box Trivia with ASHSAIDHI
This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov are joined retro games streamer and Twitch Woman’s Ambassador AshSaidHi to discuss her content, how retro gaming is defined today, the rise of indie and neo-retro titles, and to wrap things up with a round of back-of-the-box trivia.
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Boss Rush Banter: Do You Prefer Innovation or Traditionalism in Your Video Games?
Do you prefer video games to stick to their roots or do you enjoy when they innovate and branch out?
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ONE v ONE INTERVIEW: NEStalgia, an NES Chronology Podcast
In this One v One interview, Celeste Roberts sits down with the folks from NEStalgia, a podcast dedicated to exploring every North American NES release.
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