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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 artistic one.
Andrew shares how his incredible monthly gaming anthology challenges the mainstream by preserving non-commercial, alternative, and experimental hobbyist art that would otherwise get lost in digital hyperspace.
It’s a fascinating, raw look at the true definition of creative freedom in modern game development!
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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 to follow suit.
According to the Circana senior director, “Nintendo is going to be Nintendo,” arguing the company has a long history of making decisions independently of its competitors.
While physical game sales have steadily declined in the U.S. for years, Nintendo continues to perform well at retail, driven by strong Switch 2 hardware and software sales. Even with the introduction of Game-Key Cards, Nintendo appears committed to maintaining a physical presence for the foreseeable future.
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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 recent struggle with exercise-induced anxiety before sliding into the ultimate gym pet peeves—including un-racked 45-pound plates and cell phone machine hogs.
From there, the team reviews their recent playtime, comparing notes on the new characters of Coffee Talk Tokyo, breaking down the brutal learning curve of Final Fantasy Tactics, tracking Taylor's massive 10-hour grinds to catch up in Genshin Impact before the monumental 7.0 update, and celebrating Stoy's 100% completion of The Adventures of Elliot.
Finally, the crew gears up to draft the highly anticipated second half of their Fantasy Draft league!
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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 physical game releases.
While the Switch 2 has introduced Game-Key Cards, Nintendo continues to release its own first-party titles on full cartridges, and physical sales remain a significant part of its business.
If PlayStation and Xbox fully embrace an all-digital future, Nintendo could carve out a unique advantage by continuing to offer collectible, shareable, and preservable physical games for fans who still value owning their purchases.
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Stephanie Klimov is the Vice President of Media and Developer Relations of The Boss Rush Network, the cohost of The Boss Rush Podcast, and leads the Boss Rush Spotlight initiative.
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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 time-traveling mechanics and multi-route setup—and unpacks the massive hype surrounding Xenoblade Genesis.
Plus, Kabi shares her journey from playing Duck Hunt on the NES to sinking 1,000 hours into extraction shooters, while the team takes a detour to debate the best DC Jokers, discuss the Gears of War: E-Day "bro-mance," and question Nintendo’s controversial $70 Switch 2 definitive editions.
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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 of deduction puzzles, retro JRPG nostalgia, lost game preservation, ROM hack culture, and the art of recreating memories that players never had.
The conversation explores the inspirations behind the project, the challenges of designing a puzzle game disguised as a classic RPG, favorite retro RPGs, the modern remake trend, and why this inventive indie title is resonating with fans of Chrono Trigger, Tunic, Return of the Obra Dinn, and gaming history itself.
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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, praising its brilliant blend of classic traveler’s tales charm and brutal, high-stakes Arkham combat. Plus, they share their unfiltered thoughts on The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, the sheer terror of a jacked-up Hutt cage fighter, and why Star Wars always succeeds when it ditches the Jedi for gritty bounty hunting.
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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 and the growing toxicity surrounding online gaming culture.
They also discuss games like Alabaster Dawn, Trails in the Sky, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Metroid Prime, Final Fantasy XIII, Pokémon Black & White, The Last of Us Part II, and more while reflecting on why gaming matters to them personally.
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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 experience creating massive mods for the Total War series helped him transition into full game development. The duo digs into the strategic depth of managing a cult, the direct inspiration taken from hits like Children of Morta and Loop Hero, and how players can balance the dark powers of wrath, desire, and madness.
They also discuss working with Anshar Publishing, handling player choices that completely reshape the city, and the lessons learned from launching a major indie title out of early access.
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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 thoughtful discussion with real gamer experiences for a well-rounded and entertaining episode.
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