Xbox Casuals: The Xbox Podcast is the new Xbox podcast hosted by Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney. This show brings you everything you need to know from the week that was in the world of Xbox and Game Pass, including news, rumors, new games, picks of the week, and more. New episodes every other Tuesday on podcast services and special episodes on off-weeks.
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Nintendo Pow Block Podcast - The Nintendo Podcast by Boss Rush
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Nintendo Pow Block Podcast is the Nintendo podcast from The Boss Rush Network. Each week, hosts Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig, as well as their friends and fellow content creators from around the internet come together to discuss the week that was in the world of Nintendo, including recent news, rumors, new games, what they’ve been playing, answer listener questions, and the fan-favorite food segment, Snacktendo. Subscribing to Boss Rush Network on Patreon at any tier grants you access to ...
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NGR Radio is a video game and nerd culture podcast hosted by Corey Dirrig, Matthew Kiel, Moose Clewell, and many of their friends from across the internet. The rag tag crew discuss games, movies, music, TV, Sean Connery, The Rock, and basically anything else they want. That's the beauty of this conversational show! Download NGR Radio on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Google Play Mondays at 10am EST!
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Geoff Moonen and Matt Storm chat about their love of games, the evolution of gaming as an artistic medium as well as sometimes bring on guests from within or even outside the industry to chat about gaming. Matt Storm also produces the minisode series called Side Quests. Every episode is a different host talking about a game they love and why they love it!
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Playing a video game means repeating actions and trying again. But sometimes, you end up doing a boring repetitive task over and over again. Whether to acquire resources, or to overcome a poorly balanced challenge, Fun can slow to a Grind. Matt & Geoff discuss their thoughts on grinding and its place in gaming's history and present. We have a Patre…
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DIRECT RECAP: Breaking Down the Indie World Showcase and Partner Direct
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407. Gamescom and the Nintendo Museum
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Boss Rush on Patreon Boss Rush on YouTube Boss Rush Website In this episode, Edward is joined by Austin Campbell to talk about Gamescom, the Nintendo Museum opening, Nintendo's social media, and more. Join our Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/GHp5y8tQcu…
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26. Gamescom, The Indiana Jones PS5 Disaster, and Star Wars Outlaws
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This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey and Josh discuss all of the Xbox related announcements from Gamescom, Indiana Jones and the PS5 Desaster, Star Wars Outlaws, Borderlands 4, and more.
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Side Quests Episode 327: Superman (1987) with Sic Jake
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and last son of Krypton, Sic Jake! The game he is talking about today is Superman (1987) by Kotobuki Systems and Kemco. You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regu…
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Side Quests Episode 326: Splatoon 3 with Sam Greszes
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is party game designer, writer and member of the New Squidbeak Splatoon, Sam Greszes. The game he is talking about today is Splatoon 3 by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on Twitter. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an excl…
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406. Voice Actress Rachael Lillis Passes Away and Tango Gameworks Purchases by Unlikely Hero
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Boss Rush on Patreon Boss Rush on YouTube Boss Rush Website This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the passing of voice actress Rachael Lillis, famous for her roles as Misty and Jesse in the Pokemon series, Tango Gameworks being saved by an unlikely hero, Opening Night Live, and more. Time Stamps…
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Side Quests Episode 325: Returnal with Matthew Krol
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is narrator, showrunner, podcaster, film critic and ASTRA Corporation pilot, Matthew Krol. The game he is talking about today is Returnal by Housemarque & Sony Interactive Entertainment. You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can listen to his podcast here and watch his YouTube channels here and…
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We're always proud to talk about the "good" games in our history, but what about the bad ones? Are they worth remembering? Some of our favorite games are inspired by commercial failures. Matt & Geoff discuss the value of the games that have been reduced to memes and jokes by memory. We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus conten…
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405. Switch Sells 143 Million and New Darksiders Announced
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Boss Rush on Patreon Boss Rush on YouTube Boss Rush Website This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss the sales numbers of the Nintendo Switch and if it will catch PS2, the potential for a new Darksiders, Monolith hiring for a new RPG, and more. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block 26:20 - H…
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Side Quests Episode 324: SteamWorld Dig with Dave Proctor
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Side Quests is back and so is host Dave Proctor! He is a game director, writer, and steam powered prospector! The game he is talking about today is SteamWorld Dig by Image & Form! You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as check out his upcoming game, All Systems Dance! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus co…
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Side Quests Episode 323: Justice League Heroes with Jake Steinberg
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, narrative consultant, video essayist and superhero trying to save the world, Jake Steinberg. The game he is talking about today is Justice League Heroes by Snowblind Studios & Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. You can find this episode's host on twitter. Also you can find all his work her…
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404. Game Informer Closes Its Doors and Game Boy Turns 35
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25. Xbox's Strong Fall and Game Informer's Closure
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This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey and Josh discuss the Xbox first party lineup for the fall, why the Avowed delay made sense, Game Informer's closure, and more.
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Side Quests Episode 322: Little Nemo: The Dream Master with Doug Lief
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Side Quests is back and so is host Doug Lief! He is a podcaster and young boy adventuring in Slumberland! The game he is talking about today is Little Nemo: The Dream Master by Capcom. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads…
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Episode 174: Curating the "Coming Soon"
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One of the best ways to find out about upcoming games is watching a showcase that compiles trailers and info for exciting new titles. Six One Indie has been championing a "Zero Barrier" approach to getting promising indie titles in front of a greater audience. Matt & Geoff are joined by Mike Towndrow and Kyle Stephenson to discuss what goes into a …
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403. Digital Foundry's Most Technically Impressive Switch Games
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Boss Rush on Patreon Boss Rush on YouTube Boss Rush Website This week on a very brisk Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and Corey discuss Luigi's Mansion 3's impressive technical performance from Digital Foundry, new amiibo for Splatoon 3, a leaked remaster of Tales of Xilia, and more. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Nintendo Pow Block…
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Side Quests Episode 321: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II with Corey Dirrig
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, content creator, producer, writer and Orcadian warrior, Corey Dirrig. The game he is talking about today is Senua's Saga: Hellblade II by Ninja Theory and Xbox Game Studios. You can find this episode's host on twitter. Also you can find all his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to ep…
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Side Quests Episode 320: Sable with Jurge Cruz-Alvarez
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, pr marketing manager and explorer of the ruined desert planet of Midden, Jurge Cruz-Alvarez! The game he is talking about today is Sable by Shedworks and Raw Fury. You can find this episode's host on twitter. Also you can find popagena here as well as his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gai…
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402. Famicom Detective Club Fools Us All
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Side Quests Episode 319: Dragon's Dogma II with Matt aka Stormageddon
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Side Quests is back and so is series creator, Matt aka Stormageddon! They are a podcaster, editor, producer and true ruler of Vermund! The game they are talking about today is Dragon's Dogma II by Capcom. You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can find everything they work on here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, …
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Plenty of video games can be said to be best enjoyed as fresh experiences, with as little "spoiled" as possible. If so, how do you go about recommending a title if you're worried everything you say ruins a discovery? Matt & Geoff discuss tailoring how you review a game, and when spoiled details can still feel fresh. We have a Patreon! Gain access t…
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401: Who is Emio? Nintendo Reveals New Horror Game
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24. What is Going On with Xbox and Game Pass?
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This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey and Josh discuss the massive influx of bad messaging surrounding Xbox, Game Pass, and their services as a whole. What is going on over there?
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Side Quests Episode 318: Star Ocean: The Divine Force with Taylor Hicklen
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Side Quests is back and so is host Taylor Hicklen! He is a community manager, graphic designer, web designer, producer, writer, and reasonable young space merchant! The game he is talking about today is Star Ocean: The Divine Force by tri-Ace and Square Enix! You can also find Taylor's work here and here! We also have Patreon! We have some really c…
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Side Quests Episode 317: Banjo Tooie with Jiggylookback
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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, video essayists, streamer and snarky bird in a backpack, Jiggylookback! The game he is talking about today is Banjo Tooie by Rare and Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on twitter. You can also find his YouTube channel here as well as his podcast here! We have a Patreon! Gain access …
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400. Looking Back at Eight Years of Nintendo Switch
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Boss Rush on Patreon Boss Rush on YouTube Boss Rush Website MAIN SHOW: This week is Episode 400 of Nintendo Pow Block, so Edward and Corey decide to sit down and rank the years Nintendo Switch has been out by the games that released in those years. EXPANSION PASS: This week on this Expansion Pass, Edward and Corey talk about the last 9 year…
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Side Quests Episode 316: Donkey Kong 64 with Josh Covel
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Side Quests is back and so is host Josh Covel! He is a podcaster, streamer and member of the Kong Family! The game he is talking about today is Donkey Kong 64 by Rare and Nintendo. You can also find this host's podcast on twitter as well as check out his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads…
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A concert of video game music can remind why you love a game, or even pique new interest in different corners of a franchise. Matt, Geoff, & Sarah had the chance to enjoy the Sonic Symphony concert in NYC last month. They discuss their experience; each bringing wildly varying history with the Sonic franchise, music, and Sonic music. We have a Patre…
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399. How is Nintendo Still Delivering on Switch in 2024?
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Side Quests Episode 315: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth with Matt Sowinski
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Side Quests is back and so is host Matt Sowinski! He is a podcaster, writer and yakuza desperately trying to do the right thing! The game he is talking about today is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega. You can find this episode's host on twitter or check out his podcast here and his writing here! We have a Patreon! Gai…
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Side Quests Episode 314: Shinobi (2002) with Andre from Fine Time
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Side Quests is back and so is host Andre from Fine Time! He is a podcaster and was raised within the Oboro Clan! The game he is talking about today is Shinobi (2002) by Overworks and Sega. You can also find his podcast on Twitter and you can listen to it here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of r…
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