Boss Rush Podcast - A Podcast about Video Games

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into their first impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, what’s going on in the Destiny 2 Renegades Expansion, the new shows they’ve been watching, and the reveal of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.

They also break down Netflix’s absolutely wild move to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7B, giving them huge movie ...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Klein, and Edward Varnell discuss some interesting topics happening in the gaming industry right now.

Former Rockstar writer Dan Houser criticizes AI leaders as “not the most humane or creative,” warning about AI hype and its long-term impact.

Yacht Club Games faces a “make-or-break” moment with its lon...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down The Game Awards nominees and share some inside scoops on this year’s Bossies.

They kick things off with what they’ve been playing, including Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Plants vs. Zombies Replanted, and Dispatch.

From there, they dive into The Game Awards—touching on key categories, notable nominees, a...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into a huge lineup of gaming news, including Valve’s reveal of the Steam Machine, Steam Frame headset, and new Steam Controller coming in early 2026.

They also break down early concerns surrounding Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, where talkative human companions may clash with the series’ sign...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down two major gaming stories.

First, they discuss Marvel Games General Manager Haluk Mentes praising Insomniac as the ideal creative partner—highlighting over a decade of collaboration that built trust, shared values, and storytelling synergy leading into Marvel’s Wolverine.

Then, the crew dive...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into how two iconic franchises—Grand Theft Auto and Fallout—remain forever rooted in American culture. Rockstar’s Dan Houser and Bethesda’s Todd Howard both reaffirm that their series simply wouldn’t work outside the U.S., with GTA’s satirical take on “Americana” and Fallout’s atomic-age paranoia defin...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephanie Klimov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠ dive into this week’s major topics, including Xbox, Limited Run, Halo, and more.

Halo: Campaign EvolvedHalo: Combat Evolved is getting a full campaign remake set for 2026—launching day and date on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Updated visuals, enhanced gameplay, new story content, split-screen, and cro...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down the massive AWS outage and the platforms affected, including PlayStation, Fortnite, and Roblox.

They dive into the Warner Bros. Discovery saga, exploring how the “for sale” sign could impact the gaming division—layoffs, studio closures, IP restructures, or even separate sales are all on the table.

Plus, th...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠ the next generation of consoles potentially coming in 2027.

They break down how PlayStation’s clear messaging has made it more appealing than Xbox, whose next system may be a console–PC hybrid. The team also examines how Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond’s vision clashes with Microsoft’s strategy, leading to fan frustration and c...

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LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephanie Klimov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠ discuss how modern gaming habits are quietly undermining the fun we’re supposed to be having.

From juggling too many unfinished games and forcing ourselves through ones we don’t enjoy, to expecting instant wins and sticking to the same playstyles, these behaviors can turn a relaxing hobby into a chore. The crew also tackles the...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast:

⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Stephanie Klimov⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠ are back to talk about what they’ve been playing and wrap up their 2025 Metacritic Draft.

They’ve been gettingd into all kinds of games—Star Wars Outlaws on Switch 2 impressed with its Uncharted- and Assassin’s Creed-style gameplay, Wavetale charmed with Wind Waker-inspired exploration and puzzles, and Metal G...

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This week, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by ⁠Secret Friends Unite⁠ cofounder Todd Oxtra to discuss their shift from console to PC gaming and why they believe more console players should make the jump as the experience becomes increasingly seamless.

They also discuss first impressions of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the Gears of War Reloaded remaster and how 2 and...

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, recorded on-site at PAX West 2025

In this special episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, recorded live at PAX West 2025, Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠ and his Video Game Book Club cohost Taylor⁠ sit down with actor ⁠Ben Starr⁠—best known as the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a member of ⁠Natural Six.

They dive into his craft, from the differences between voice...

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This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins dive into the latest PlayStation 6 leaks, including details on a console codenamed Orion and a dockable handheld—similar to the Nintendo Switch—codenamed Canis.

They break down the reported specs shared by Tom from Moore’s Law is Dead on his Broken Silicon podcast, exploring possible release windows, pricing, and how these devices might fit into the broader ...

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This week, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov⁠⁠⁠ are joined by former Cross Roads cohost Nellie Lott for a fun twist.

Corey hosts a Jeopardy-style video game trivia game, complete with fun facts, big scores, and fun surprises. Who will come out on top? Tune in to find out!

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Nellie Lott, Former cohost of Cross Roads and ⁠⁠⁠Boss Ru...

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This week, LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein are joined by Stoy Jovic to cover all the biggest news from Gamescom 2025. From the preshow teases to the main stage spectacle, they break down the hype, the trailers, and the surprises that kept the spotlight on Cologne, Germany.

The crew dives into standout moments like Resident Evil Requiem’s chilling debut and Hollow Knight: Silks...

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⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Patrick Klein⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Edward Varnell⁠, Matthew Kiel⁠, and TattedWolfiee⁠ to discuss the recent wave of video game and hardware cancellations and their impact on the industry.

From disappointing fans to shattering morale within studios, these cancellations are taking a toll on developers and stifling creativity across the board. The panel also dives into the kinds ...

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⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Stephanie Klimov⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Patrick Klein⁠ dig into why Game Key Cards are causing a headache for collectors—especially after the latest Nintendo Partner Direct. With Nintendo not offering cheaper options for third-party games on cards, collectors are frustrated and worried about losing physical support from publishers.

They also discuss why Nintendo is raisin...

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⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠, ⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠, ⁠Stephanie Klimov⁠⁠ and Patrick Klein dive into how Nintendo has continued to reinvent its iconic characters over the past decade.

From Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom to the Link’s Awakening remake, the Zelda series has evolved dramatically—embracing open-world exploration, puzzle-solving, crafting, and survival in ways that reshaped how we experienc...