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Support ⁠⁠Boss Rush Network on Patreon for one week early access to Boss Rush Podcast Plus⁠⁠ Content. Kingdom Hearts might have one of the most complicated stories in gaming, and figuring out what to play next can be a game in itself. In this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein and Stoy Jovic break down the Kingdom Hearts timeline, from Chain of Memories and Birth by Sleep to 358/2 Days...

Support ⁠Boss Rush Network on Patreon for one week early access to Boss Rush Podcast Plus⁠ Content. What would your personal gaming heaven look like? In this episode of Boss Rush Gamescast⁠ , ⁠Patrick Klein⁠ , ⁠Stoy Jovic⁠ , Stephanie Klimov , and ⁠Taylor⁠ share their dream afterlives, from quiet gaming retreats and beloved pets to endless wine and cosmic adventures. They also talk original Xbox c...

Hey! Listen! ⁠⁠⁠Email Nintendo Pow Block your questions, topics, and comments⁠⁠⁠ ! Nintendo just changed gaming forever with the jaw-dropping gameplay reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time . In this dual episode of the Direct Recap Show, with part one recorded live from PAX West 2026, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Stephanie Klimov kick things off by sharing their unfiltered reactions...

Support ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network on Patreon for one week early access to Boss Rush Podcast Plus⁠⁠⁠ Content. The GameCube’s strange, creative spirit could make it Nintendo’s next great revival. 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...

Support Boss Rush Network on Patreon for one week early access to Boss Rush Podcast Plus Content. What dream would you chase if nothing stood in your way? In this episode of Boss Rush Gamescast , Patrick Klein , Stoy Jovic , and Taylor share the bucket list adventures that inspire them most, from riding a motorcycle to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to taking on the unpredictable roads of Route 66. They exp...

High Times is available on Steam here . What if a donut could change someone’s life? In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview, Stephanie Klimov and Edward Varnell sit down with Carlos from Yangyang Mobile to explore the creative journey behind High Times, the indie game where players serve mood-enhancing donuts and build meaningful relationships. From the game’s surprising origins and...

Is physical game collecting making a comeback, or is it becoming a thing of the past? 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. They also share their latest...

Check out Letters Lost on Steam here . What if the room you were trying to escape wasn't a room at all, but your job? In this episode of the Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series , host Stephanie Klimov⁠ sits down with husband-and-wife development team Harrison and Christine Wade from FlatNine Games . Together, they dive deep into the creation of their dark, story-rich indie title Letter Lost, a...

Would you rather empty portable toilets at a music festival or manage Sony’s social media account during a major public relations crisis? On this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein and Stoy Jovic navigate the high-stakes pressure community managers face when corporate executives make controversial decisions. The discussion explores the ongoing fight for physical media preservation,...

Visit Pizza Pranks' Website for More Information . Think you know what an "indie" video game really means anymore? 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 artisti...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Sony’s decision to phase out PlayStation disc-based releases by 2028 has sparked debate about the future of physical games. This week on Expansion Pass, ⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss the surprise announcement and how industry analyst Mat Piscatella doesn’t expect Nintendo t...

What happens when working out starts simulating a panic attack, and can a wholesome top-down RPG actually tickle your retro tastebuds? 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. The show kicks off with a shockingly candid conversation about Pat’s recen...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . With Sony ending PlayStation disc releases in 2028, reports suggest that Xbox’s next console, Project Helix, could also launch without a disc drive. This week ⁠on Expansion Pass⁠ , ⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss how Nintendo may soon stand alone as the biggest supporter of physic...

What is the ultimate Joker origin story, and could Fire Emblem and Xenoblade be cooking up their biggest entries yet? 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. The crew shares their honest thoughts on the Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave reveal—debating its t...

Buy The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time here . What if the greatest RPG of all time never actually existed? In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight interview, Stephanie Klimov and Sofi Beyen sit down with Lucas Immanuel, writer, artist, designer, and creator at Coin Drop Games, to discuss The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time. Lucas dives into the game’s unique blend...

Is Nintendo secretly slipping dark themes into its most adorable franchise? This week on the Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat Klein, Stoy Jovic, and Stephanie Klimov break down the deceptive depth of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, revealing how a cozy puzzle game somehow requires total creature genocide for a 100% completion score. The crew also dives deep into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, prai...

What starts as a chaotic debate about Yakuza-style tattoos, zodiac animals, and Patrick Star wielding katanas turns into one of the most heartfelt gaming conversations the Boss Rush Gamescast crew has ever had. Pat Klein, Stoy Jovic, Stephanie Klimov, and Just Taylor dive into everything from retro gaming nostalgia, arcade memories, JRPG obsessions, and hidden indie gems to modern gaming burnout a...

See Whispers of the Eyeless on Steam here . Have you ever wanted to be the villain in a video game and build your own sinister cult? In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight Interview Series on Boss Rush Podcast Plus, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Michael Cieczko, the director behind Whispers of the Eyeless and founder of Evil Gingerbread Studio. Michael shares how his ten years of exp...

On this episode of Gamescast, Stoy Jovic, Pat Klein, and Just Taylor bounce between great discussions and lighthearted fun, breaking down Pragmata’s gameplay-first design, unpacking the symbolism behind Silent Hill 2 Remake, and sharing stories from the unpredictable world of Tomodachi Life. Along the way, they dig into game collecting trends, recent pickups, and personal favorites, blending thoug...

Learn more about Anshar Publishing here . Indie publishing, mold-fighting sushi, and the evolving gaming industry take center stage in this Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight Interview. Stephanie Klimov sits down with Jakub Kwinta, Chief Publishing Officer at Anshar Publishing, for an in-depth conversation about discovering standout indie games, building relationships with small development teams, and na...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions or topics to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Xbox is looking to change course, and the fanboys are coming out of the woodwork in full force. In this episode of Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss Xbox’s new leadership initiatives and how it’s clashing with some of the loudest voices in the fanbase. They talk about exclusives, shifting strategies, and why c...

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions or topics to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Nintendo already has the pieces for a great social platform, they just need to figure out a way to put them together. On this episode on Expansion Pass , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down Nintendo’s scattered mobile app strategy and how it could be holding the company back. They talk about how apps...

Dark Machine Games ⁠White Knuckle on Steam here⁠ . How does a small indie team turn a prototype into one of the most talked-about climbing games of the year? In this Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series interview, host Stephanie Klimov sits down with the team at Dark Machine Games to explore the incredible journey behind White Knuckle. What started as a rapid prototype quickly evolved into a unique...

This week on Expansion Pass Nostalgia shapes how we experience the present—and it’s not just limited to video games. In this Expansion Pass episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into the TV shows and cartoons that defined their childhoods, how their fandoms have changed over time, and how those beloved series—and the industry itself—have evolved over...

Nicolas Gueguen , Songwriter, Composer, and Producer On this episode of Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight, Edward Varnell sits down with songwriter, producer, and composer Nicolas Gueguen, the mind behind the soundtrack for MIO: Memories In Orbit, developed by Douze Dixiemes and published by Focus Entertainment. They dive into their shared passion for music, explore why video game soundtracks have grown...