Tag: Xbox
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 68: Xbox Disc-to-Digital Games? Xbox’s Big Push for Game Preservation
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss Xbox’s continued support and approach to game ownership, including the recently announced disc-to-digital program for supported physical game discs providing digital access and benefits.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 67: Xbox’s Next Big Move? Halo, Guitar Hero & Gamescom Predictions
This week on Xbox Casuals Xbox could be on the verge of some major surprises. Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney are back at it this week on Xbox Casuals discussing some Gamescom news and interesting marketing crossovers, including the unexpected IKEA collaboration. They also look ahead to Gamescom and discuss potential franchise comebacks, from Halo…
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 20: Physical Games, Steam Machines, & Black Flag Returns
This week on the Boss Rush Gamescast, Stoy Jovic, Sofi Beyen, and Stephanie Klimov discuss everything from the end of the World Cup to the games they’ve been playing, including Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, Final Fantasy Tactics, Palworld, and Mouse P.I. for Hire.
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Separating Developer and Publisher (Art from Artist)
The pop culture belief of separating an art from the artist doesn’t translate in the video game industry- but why is that?
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 327: Nintendo’s Position Against the Xbox & PlayStation Power Struggle
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell talk about major life changes, preparing for new chapters, and finding ways to keep moving forward.
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Boss Rush Banter: Fix Your Setup Before Your Back Rage-Quits
Feel that twinge in your neck? Don’t ignore it. Start early, save your back, sit up straight, and take care of yourself.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 326: AAA Budgets, Shawn Layden Speaks Out, Subnautica 2, and Capcom Wins
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and special guest CGDannyB discuss former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden’s stark warning about ballooning AAA game budgets, and why mid-budget “double-A” games might be the savior the industry desperately needs.
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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: Andrew Baillie, Pizza Pranks & Indiepocalypse
In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Interview, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with Andrew Baillie, the mastermind behind Pizza Pranks and Indiepocalypse, to break down why the term “indie” has shifted into a financial corporate metric rather than an artistic one.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 325: Obsidian on Fallout, Xbox Studio Shifts, Mobile DC Fighter, & More
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by YouTuber and Content Creator Andre Wilson discuss the news of Obsidian Entertainment returning to the Fallout universe alongside the official preproduction announcement for Fallout 5.
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GAME REVIEW: Apartment No. 129
Apartment No. 129 is an indie horror FPS that delivers some genuine frights, but it’s the game’s overall clunkiness that has me wanting to move out.
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GUEST SPOT: GAMING ROUNDTABLE PODCAST EPISODE 260: Xbox Devs Turn on Game Pass, OG Xbox on PC & Nintendo Money Drama
GUEST SPOT: In this episode of The Gaming Roundtable, we break down the growing backlash around Xbox Game Pass and why some developers are starting to question whether the subscription model has hurt the perceived value of games.
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Five Roguelike Classics Worth Losing Sleep Over
Wanting to dip your toes into the hair-pulling world of roguelikes? Here’s our top picks for genre defining classics.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 66: Obsidian Returns to the Fallout Wasteland, But at What Cost?
In this episode of Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the challenges facing Microsoft’s gaming division, from a lack of fresh ideas and major releases to questions about the company’s long-term strategy.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 18: Gym Anxiety, Coffee Talk Tokyo, & Our Fantasy Draft Return!
In this full-crew episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein, Stoy Jovic, Taylor, and Stephanie Klimov reunite to unpack a massive slate of backlog gaming updates and high-level strategy.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 324: The Massive Xbox Reset: Can Asha Sharma Save the Brand?
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig discusses what XBOX CEO Asha Sharma’s studio-management overhaul could mean for the teams behind Fallout, Halo, and more.
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So, Then I Just Backed it: A Series on My Kickstarter Adventures (Part 20) Interview with Matt Olick
Meet Matt Olick a Kickstarter guru who loves to get results in the campaigns he works on.
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EXPANSION PASS: Xbox’s Business Aims to be Efficient, Small, and Discless
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how Nintendo may soon stand alone as the biggest supporter of physical game releases.
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NINTENDO POW BLOCK EPISODE 502: Shantae Returns, New Pokemon LEGOs, and the State of Xbox’s Studios
This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov discuss the revised Switch 2 for Europe with replaceable batteries, Nintendo’s plans for classic games, Mario and Donkey Kong collectibles, new Pokémon LEGO sets, and the next Shantae.
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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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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 323: Game Ownership, Xbox’s Massive Reset, & PlayStation Kills Discs
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Edward Varnell break down the devastating news of Xbox cutting over 3,200 jobs, divesting major studios like Double Fine and Ninja Theory, and severely gutting legendary teams at id Software and Obsidian.
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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 17: Fire Emblem Returns & Xenoblade Genesis Shock! (with KABIPLAYS)
In this episode of the Boss Rush Games Cast, Patrick Klein, Taylor, and Stoy Jovic welcome special guest KABIPLAYS (@KabiPlays) to dive deep into the massive summer video game showcases.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 322: PlayStation and Xbox Pull the Plug on Physical Games
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins break down Sony’s decision to end physical PlayStation game releases beginning in 2028, what Microsoft’s rumored Disc2Digital feature could mean for physical game collectors, and why the PlayStation 6 may launch at a much higher price than gamers expect.
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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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