Boss Rush Games presents One V One, the interview series lead by Celeste Roberts that explores the origins, inspirations, and goals of creators around the world. You can catch a new interview every Friday! Bonus episodes include Talk the Walk: The Walking Simulator Discussion Series and Banned, a series exploring why certain media is banned.
Wishlist Akiiwan: Survival on Steam here.Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview:Stephanie Klimov sits down with Jeremy Nelson, Founder and Lead Game Designer at Little Buffalo Studios, to discuss the studio's new game, Akiiwan: Survival, which Boss Rush demoed at PAX East 2025. Akiiwan: Survival is a cozy survival adventure where your campfire doubles as your guide, sharing 10,000 years of survival know-how. At night, the stars show you how to craft what you need. You'll harvest, hunt, and gather supplies to get ready for winter, all while exploring a strange new land—with your trusty talking fire keeping you company.This and more in this Spotlight Interview!Follow our Guest:Follow Little Buffalo Studios on X/Twitter and visit their website to learn more.Follow our Host:Stephanie Klimov, VP of Media and Independent Developer Relations at Boss Rush NetworkJoin the Boss Rush Community: Join the Boss Rush Network Community DiscordFollow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and InstagramSupport 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.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast. If you're watching this episode on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button, Like the video, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss an episode! If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, consider leaving us a rating and a review as it helps with discoverability and growth. Support Boss Rush on Patreon for exclusive content, early access and audio versions of shows, become a Patreon Producer, and more. Visit our website for all of our content including reviews, news, daily Boss Rush Banter discussion topics, listicles, features, and more. However you support us, it means so much to us. Thank you for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the Boss Rush Network.
This week on Expansion Pass:Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig read some letters from some old magazines and discuss the state of several non-Nintendo studios, the effects of games-as-a-service on the industry, and more. Let's talk about it on this episode of Expansion Pass!Follow our Hosts: Edward Varnell, Cofounder of Boss Rush Network and Host of Nintendo Pow BlockCorey Dirrig, Founder of Boss Rush NetworkJoin the Boss Rush Community: Join the Boss Rush Network Community DiscordFollow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and InstagramSupport 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.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast from Boss Rush Network! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to the channel, give the video a Like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review—it really helps! For more great content, visit our website at BossRush.net. Thanks for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block and our independent endeavor with the Boss Rush Network!
This week on a special Boss Rush Network presentation:Corey Dirrig and Patrick Klein sit down with a panel of great content creators to talk about one of the year's biggest surprises: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. Joining them are indie game content creator and Playlog Podcast host CGDannyB, variety streamer Professor Stalke, and former Boss Rush Network member and current Hair of the Dogcast host Stoy Jovic.They kick things off with about 20 minutes of spoiler-free discussion, covering the game's core mechanics, general plot setup, first impressions of the characters, and how each of them approached their playthrough.Then it's time for deep spoilers—everything from major story moments and character arcs to plot twists, choices, and how the different endings landed for each of them. They also get into how the game's story and soundtrack came together so effectively, and why this small, passionate team reminded them why they love games in the first place.Follow our Panel: Corey Dirrig, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush NetworkPatrick Klein, Games Manager at Boss Rush NetworkStoy Jovic, Host at Hair of the Dogcast NetworkCGDannyB, Indie Game Content Creator and Host of the Playlog PodcastProfessor Stalke, Variety Streamer on Twitch & KickJoin the Boss Rush Community: Join the Boss Rush Network Community DiscordFollow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and InstagramSupport 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.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, the weekly bonus conversations by Boss Rush. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
On this episode of The Direct Recap Show, Corey Dirrig and Stephanie Klimov break down the Nintendo Direct July 2025 Partner Showcase, which was packed with announcements for both Switch and Switch 2.Read our full recap hereMonster Hunter Stories 3 and Yakuza Kiwami 1 & 2 were announced for Switch 2 while Final Fantasy Tactics got its release date. We saw brand new announcements like Persona 3 Reload, Octopath Traveler 0, and The Adventures of Elliot (with a demo out now).Big-name titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Cronos: The New Dawn, and Apex Legends are coming to Switch 2, while lighter fare like Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, Once Upon a Katamari, and Chillin' by the Fire round things out. Plus, Just Dance 2026, Hyrule Warriors, PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, Hela, Borderlands 4, and more keep the lineup exciting well into the fall.All this and more on The Direct Recap Show!Support: Patreon + Discord + Website + Store + YouTubeFollow our hosts:Corey Dirrig, Founder of Boss Rush MediaStephanie Klimov, VP Media RelationsThank you for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast from Boss Rush Network! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to the channel, give the video a Like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review—it really helps! For more great content, visit our website at BossRush.net. Thanks for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block and our independent endeavor with the Boss Rush Network!
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss collecting strategy guides and how that experience has changed in the age of the internet and YouTube.Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThank you for watching or listening to Expansion Pass, part of the Nintendo Pow Block family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, we'd appreciate a five-star rating and a kind review. You can also support Boss Rush on Patreon—members at any tier get early access to Expansion Pass and other great perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent efforts. It truly means a lot.
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about what they hope to see in the next Nintendo Direct, including new game reveals, release dates, and possible surprises.Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThank you for watching or listening to Expansion Pass, part of the Nintendo Pow Block family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, we'd appreciate a five-star rating and a kind review. You can also support Boss Rush on Patreon—members at any tier get early access to Expansion Pass and other great perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent efforts. It truly means a lot.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig give their thoughts on the recent news about the Xbox platform and what will ultimately happen to their ecosystem. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell flies solo to talk about the meaning of nostalgia and how it impacts gaming today. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into the ROG Ally X, the Nintendo Switch 2, Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Summer Showcase, PlatinumGames, and a variety of other gaming topics and tangents.Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the games coming out soon for Nintendo Switch 2 now that the console is out in the wild. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the Nintendo Switch launch lineup ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 and its first year of content, including The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, Arms, Splatoon 2, Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles X, and more. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss the launches and the libraries of Nintendo's earliest entries into the home console market in the NES and the SNES, as well as the longevity of the Game Boy in this last edition of Nintendo Launch Lineups before the Switch 2 launches. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Corey sits down to discuss his growing love for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, its refreshing take on characters, story (with lite spoilers up to and within Act 1), and combat, and how its changed the way he thinks about videos games moving forward.Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Corey sits down to answer some of the questions written in to Question Block on the main show to discuss Nintendo Switch 2, franchises like Star Fox and F-Zero, thoughts on a new IP, and more. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the legendary and revolutionary library of the Nintendo 64, one of Nintendo's most beloved console generations. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the launch and the legacy of the Game Boy Advance. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the era of the GameCube, perhaps their most beloved era of Nintendo ever, the magic of discovery, and the days of pre-internet gaming.Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig continue their look back at Nintendo launch lineups, this time revisiting the Nintendo DS. What actually launched with Nintendo's most successful piece of hardware?Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat and Taylor are joined by fan favorite guest Jenny Windom, aka Kimchica, to discuss the game Mouthwashing, a psychological horror game of a crew of astronauts stranded in space. Let's discuss! Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell is joined by Boss Rush alumni to discuss if they would be buying Nintendo Switch 2 at or soon after the launch of the console. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Expansion Pass, part of Nintendo Pow Block's family of content. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early and other perks. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Nintendo Pow Block: Patreon || Discord || Website || Store || YouTubeFollow Nintendo Pow Block: X/Twitter || Bluesky || InstagramThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss the launch of the Nintendo Wii and it's library as they anticipate the launch of the Switch 2. Thank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey revisit the 3DS launch as they look ahead to the Switch 2, discussing its early challenges, success over time, and more.Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonOn this week's episode of Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey kick off their series reflecting on Nintendo's console launch lineups in the lead-up to the Switch 2. Their focus is on the Wii U, Nintendo's lowest-selling console, which still delivered some fantastic titles that eventually made their way to the Switch.Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat is joined by Boss Rush contributing writer Hunter to discuss Ghost of Tsushima, Sucker Punch's PS4 Japanese epic starring Jin Sakai and his journey.Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss their top five remasters they want to see in 2025. Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss their very different approaches to collecting video games, how they used to shop for games growing up compared to now, and their nostalgia of classic consoles. Join the Boss Rush DiscordSubscribe on YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Corey drives solo to respond to some questions in a mailbag episode, taking questions over the last couple of weeks to discuss podcasts, favorite content, extending Boss Rush content, Fire Emblem, and more. Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey explore whether Nintendo can successfully implement live service games, drawing from their experiences with Nintendo's mobile titles, Mario Kart DLC, Splatfests, and other recent initiatives.Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
SupportBoss Rush on PatreonThis week on Expansion Pass, Edward is joined by Austin Campbell to talk about games like BioShock and if they truly still stand the test of time in terms of storytelling, gameplay, and more.Join theBoss Rush DiscordSubscribeon YouTubeThank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon This month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Patrick and Taylor are joined by Amanda VanHiel from Zelda Universe to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, including story beats, mechanics, characters, and more. What did you think of Echoes of Wisdom? Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Thank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon This week on Expansion Pass, Edward, Corey, and Andre sit down to discuss the potential for Nintendo's rumored social media app and if they could bring back Miiverse, Miitomo, Street Pass, and other cool features to combine with an Instagram and Bluesky style app. Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Follow our Hosts: Edward Varnell: X/Twitter, Bluesky Corey Dirrig: X/Twitter, Bluesky Thank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon This week, Edward, Corey, and Andre sit down to discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement more deeply, give their overall thoughts on the system, and the potential for next-gen Nintendo. Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Thank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
Website: https://crashtroid.carrd.co/ For this Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Crashtroid, video game composer, to talk about his career, the games he's worked on, his passion for music, and more. Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey discuss what happened to fake console hardware image leaks and why its less relevant in that era of social media. Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Follow our Hosts: Edward Varnell: X/Twitter, Bluesky Corey Dirrig: X/Twitter, Bluesky Thank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** This week on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat and Taylor are joined by Lala from Toge Productions to discuss A Space for the Unbound, a slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixel art set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers. *Join the Boss Rush Discord* *Visit the Boss Rush Website* Thank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon This week on Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey dive into a thoughtful discussion about the much-anticipated Switch 2. They explore what Nintendo's next-gen console needs to succeed in a competitive market, including essential features, innovations, and strategies to stand out. Beyond the expected hardware upgrades, they share their ideas on how the Switch 2 can carve out its own identity and avoid simply being an enhanced version of its predecessor. Join the Boss Rush Discord Subscribe on YouTube Follow our Hosts: Edward Varnell: X/Twitter, Bluesky Corey Dirrig: X/Twitter, Bluesky Thank you for watching and/or listening to Boss Rush Expansion Pass, part of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed the discussion, subscribe and like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, remember to leave us a five star rating and a nice review. You can support Boss Rush on Patreon at any tier and get Expansion Pass two weeks early, one month early access to Book Club, and exclusive access to EXP+. Thank you for supporting Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network's independent endeavor. It means more than you know.
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** This week on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat is joined by his new cohost, Taylor, and Boss Rush contributing writer Shane to discuss the newest entry in the Life is Strange series, Double Exposure, the long awaited yet controversial sequel. *Join the Boss Rush Discord* *Visit the Boss Rush Website* Thank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
Buy Yars Rising: https://wayforward.com/games/yars-rising This week, Corey and Stephanie chatted with James Montagna, Game Director of Atari's Yars: Rising, about the challenges of directing a sequel to a 42-year-old franchise. They discussed how the team crafted creative Easter eggs inspired by past Yars games and other Atari classics, as well as James' experience leaving his mark on two industry icons, Atari and Nintendo. Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
Purchase on STEAM NOW This week, Stephanie sits down with Kyle Banks, the solo developer of Farewell North, discussing solo game development, caffeine, and making his dream game. Follow Perfect Random: X/Twitter Steam Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** This week on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat is joined by Edward Varnell and special guest Celia Schilling of Yacht Club Games to talk about Nintendo's surprise horror release Emio: The Smiling Man, part of the Famicom Detective Club series. Follow Celia and Yacht Club Games: Celia on X/Twitter Yacht Club Games *Join the Boss Rush Discord* *Visit the Boss Rush Website* Thank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** For this episode of Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat and LeRon come together to discuss the remake of an Xbox 360/PS3 classic survival horror game, Dead Space. Does this game that helped revive a dying genre hold up? *Join the Boss Rush Discord* *Visit the Boss Rush Website* Thank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
Purchase or Wishlist SULFUR on Steam For this Boss Rush Spotlight Podcast Interview, Stephanie sits down with Anton Albiin, CEO and Founder of Indie Studio Perfect Random, to discuss his career, inspiration, his game SULFUR, and more. Follow Perfect Random: X/Twitter Steam Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
Kingdom Come Deliverance II - Pre-Purchase on Steam This week on the Boss Rush Spotlight Podcast, part of Boss Rush Podcast Plus, Stephanie sits down with Tobi Stolz-Swilling, the PR Manager at Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios, to talk about the game, the hand-picked collector's edition, and more. Follow Warhorse Studios: X/Twitter Website Follow Tobi: X/Twitter Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
Desktop Explorer: Steam - X/Twitter For this Boss Rush Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with the independent studio Recurring Dream to discuss their heartfelt game Desktop Explorer, a game about someone who inherits a computer from the 90s and explores the previous owner's life through the files. Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Corey Dirrig: https://x.com/iamCoreyinHD Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Pat Klein: https://x.com/auditor415 Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** For this episode of Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat, Stephanie, and Corey are back for Video Game Book Club, joined by Zelda Universe host Amanda VanHiel, to discuss one of the most influential, monumental games of all time in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Follow our Guest: Amanda VanHiel of Zelda Universe Twitter Instagram Zelda Universe *Join the Boss Rush Discord* *Visit the Boss Rush Website* Thank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon! ANIMAL WELL - Steam - eShop - PSN This week on the Boss Rush Spotlight Podcast, Stephanie, Pat, and Corey sit down with Animal Well creator Billy Basso discussing the game's surprising success, creating a game as a solo developer, his gaming background, and more. Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Corey Dirrig: https://x.com/iamCoreyinHD Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Pat Klein: https://x.com/auditor415 Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
Wishlist or Purchase on Steam Follow on X/Twitter For this Boss Rush Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with indie developer Dafodil to discuss their new game Street Uni X, an incredibly serious take on the world of unicycle stunts and tricks in the vein of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Wishlist or purchase Street Uni X on Steam now. *Support Boss Rush on Patreon* *Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube* *Join the Discord* Thank you for tuning in to this Boss Rush Spotlight, part of the Boss Rush Podcast on The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, please consider subscribing to the Boss Rush Network YouTube channel and leave a thumbs up on the video. If you want to listen on podcast services, leave the show a rating and a nice review on your favorite podcast app. Your listenership and support means more than you know. Thanks for your continued support.
Follow Ritual on X/Twitter Wishlist their Game Now on Steam This week on The Boss Rush Spotlight Podcast, Stephanie and Pat sit down with the team from Ritual Studios to discuss their game Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson, an interesting indie music adventure game they first encountered at PAX East 2024. *Support Boss Rush on Patreon* *Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube* *Join the Discord* Thank you for tuning in to this Boss Rush Spotlight, part of the Boss Rush Podcast on The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, please consider subscribing to the Boss Rush Network YouTube channel and leave a thumbs up on the video. If you want to listen on podcast services, leave the show a rating and a nice review on your favorite podcast app. Your listenership and support means more than you know. Thanks for your continued support.
Audio for all of our interviews done at PAX West 2024! Time Stamps: 0:00 - Baron Jones and John Campbell, LV1 Gaming 15:14 - Adam Gumbert (Respawn, Aim, Fire), Jess Rappaport (Zelda Universe), Asa GreenRiver (Gaming's Tribal Chief) 28:05 - Amanda Van Hiel, Zelda Universe 45:23 - Pat Klein and Edward Varnell, Boss Rush Network 1:04:08 - Sean Velasco, Yacht Club Games 1:25:15 - Roger Reichardt and Trina Smith, Gamerheads Podcast, Tristan Bellawala, Helldivers 2 1:41:14 - Greysun Morales, GameRant, and Jacob McCourt, Crossplay Conversations and Video Game Trivia 1:48:51 - Darren Simmons Jr. and Justin Robinson, Rusty Rupees, Spaghetto Gaming, and Tatiana Stec, All Ages of Geek 2:12:03 - Nellie Lott, Former Cohost of Cross Roads Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Corey Dirrig: https://x.com/iamCoreyinHD Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Pat Klein: https://x.com/auditor415 Edward Varnell: https://x.com/thatretrocode Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
Support Boss Rush on Patreon! This week on a very special Boss Rush Podcast, Corey, Stephanie, Pat, and Edward discuss the games they played at PAX West, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Astrobot, Monster Hunter Wilds, and a whole lot of indies as well as some of the memorable moments from the event. Check out: Discord: https://discord.gg/UzgESUtN8z Website: https://bossrush.net/ Store: http://tee.pub/lic/bossrushnetwork Follow Us: Boss Rush Network: https://x.com/BossRushNetwork Corey Dirrig: https://x.com/iamCoreyinHD Stephanie Klimov: https://x.com/klimov_author Pat Klein: https://x.com/auditor415 Edward Varnell: https://x.com/thatretrocode Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast, the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're watching the video on YouTube, hit the Subscribe button and Like the video. You can support the Boss Rush Family of Podcasts on the Boss Rush Network Patreon. As always, your listenership and viewership is enough for us. It means more than you realize. Thank you for supporting The Boss Rush Network‘s independent endeavor.
**Support Boss Rush on Patreon** 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 later? Let's discuss! *Join the Boss Rush Discord* *Visit the Boss Rush Website* Thank you for listening or watching Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, part of The Boss Rush Podcast and The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion please leave us a five star rating or a nice review on your podcast service of choice. If you watch us on YouTube, subscribe to the channel and like the video. If you would like to listen early, consider joining our Patreon. Your listenership and viewership means more than you know. We appreciate your time.
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