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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...

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...

This week on Expansion Pass Let's look at what we've made Expansion Pass and what we really want to do with it as a podcast. In this Expansion Pass episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ reflect on classic games, long-standing ideas they’ve wanted to explore, and what they’re most excited to dive into as Nintendo Pow Block approaches its 500th epis...

This week on Expansion Pass Did you get a Nintendo Switch 2 for Christmas or Hanukkah? The team from Nintendo Pow Block has you covered! In this episode of Expansion Pass, ⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig ⁠⁠ down the must-play games they’d recommend to anyone jumping into the Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time. They also dive into which Nintendo Switch games offer upgrade...

This week on Gamescast: One of the most celebrated JRPG series is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and we want to talk about it. On this episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein is joined by Stoy Jovic, Taylor, and guest Josh to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Bandai Namco’s Tales of series. They dive into the series’ 47 entries—including 32 console games, 2 PC games, and 13 m...

This week on Gamescast: We all have a backlog, and its scary to think about with all of the great new games we really want to play. This week on the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein, Stoy Jovic, and Stephanie Klimov are joined by YouTuber Daryl Talks Games to talk about what they've been playing lately—from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Chicory to retro classics like A Link to the Past...

This week on Gamescast: On the second episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Patrick Klein is joined by Stephanie Klimov, Block from Block's Gaming Reviews and contributing writer for Boss Rush, and long time friend Stoy Jovic to discuss the games they've been playing this week. The main discussion revolves around Silent Hill f, shifting the iconic horror series to 1960s Japan, following high...

On the first episode of the Boss Rush Gamescast, Pat, Taylor, and guest Carlos kick things off with a relaxed “video game book club” vibe — diving into what they’ve been playing and watching. They discuss Silent Hill 2 Remake, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Hades II, Dispatch, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, and Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn. The main spotlight goes to Hollow Knight: Silksong, celebrating its surp...

Visit Antlion Audio's website here to learn more. A Spotlight Series Interview: In this Spotlight Interview, Edward Varnell sits down with Joseph Leiberman, Director of Marketing at Antlion Audio, about how he got into gaming, his time in the games industry, and more from PAX West. They also have a deeper discussion about how important sound and music are for video games, what being an icon in...

Monochrome Heights on Steam. Demo available . A Spotlight Series Interview: This week on the Spotlight Series Interview, Corey Dirrig sits down with Patrick Knisely of One Frog Games, the creator of the distinctive 2D platformer Monochrome Heights. They dive into Patrick’s passion for puppetry, his admiration for Jim Henson’s storytelling magic, the influence of classics like Fraggle Rock and The...

This week on Expansion Pass: ⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sits down with Boss Rush Network contributor Wolfeee to discuss the gaming stories they found on Reddit. Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Boss Rush Network and Host of Nintendo Pow Block Join the Boss Rush Community: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Netwo...

Learn more about Choose Co here A Spotlight Series Interview: This week, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Lizzie Middleman, Associate Publisher and Director of Marketing at Choose Co, to talk about the return and impact of Choose Your Own Adventure books. Middleman shares how the series—originally published from the late ’70s through the ’90s—has been revived with reissues and brand-new stories tha...

On the Direct Recap Show On the Direct Recap Show, ⁠ ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠Stephanie Klimov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down Friday morning’s Nintendo Direct, which celebrated Mario’s 40th anniversary with the Super Mario Galaxy movie title reveal, the HD bundle of Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 for Nintendo Switch (also playable on Nintendo Switch 2), and two new Super Mario Ga...

This week on Expansion Pass: ⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dives into the conversations surrounding gaming—exploring how we balance the hobbies we love with the lives we live, the responsibilities we carry, and the choices we make along the way. This and much more on Expansion Pass. Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Cofounder of Boss Rush Network and Host of Nintendo Pow Block ⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠...

Buy Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution now on Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5 , Xbox , and Steam . Pre-order the physical version on Limited Run Games , including the Standard Edition , Revolutionary Edition , and a Classic Edition . A Spotlight Series Interview: This week, Corey Dirrig⁠⁠ and  ⁠LeRon Dawkins sat down with Matt Bozon , founding member of WayForward and the creative m...

This week on Expansion Pass: ⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into the biggest issues facing the big three platform holders—and how each is handling them. PlayStation is still chasing the live-service dragon… but should they be? Over half of their revenue comes from just ten games, none of which they own outright. After Concord flopped, Bungie hit rough waters, and Fairgame$ failed t...

This month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club: Pat is joined by Taylor and Block's Gaming Reviews to discuss Astro Bot, the charming hit platformer from Team ASOBI and PlayStation Studios that won 2024 Game of the Year at The Game Awards. But how does our panel feel? Let's dive in! Follow our Hosts ⁠Pat Klein⁠ , Host of Boss Rush Video Game Book Club ⁠Taylor⁠ , Genshin Impact Streamer ⁠Josh...