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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 31/07/2026

In this episode of The Gaming Roundtable, we break down the growing backlash around Xbox Game Pass and why some developers are starting to question whether the subscription model has hurt the perceived value of games. ▶️ youtube.com/live/MOPD4eB... #GamingRoundtable #Xbox #GamePass #Nintendo

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 29/07/2026

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 28/07/2026

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 21/07/2026

On the Boss Rush Podcast, I make the case for a major resurgence of single-A and double-A games. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shows what’s possible when a team prioritizes strong ideas and focused development over blockbuster-scale spending. #BossRushPodcast #Expedition33 #SpiderMan2 #TheLastOfUs

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 20/07/2026

On this week’s Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell, Stephanie Klimov, and I react to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirming a major restructuring that cuts 3,200 jobs across Xbox’s gaming divisions. #NintendoPowBlock #BossRushLive #NPB502 #Xbox #XboxNews #AshaSharma #GamingNews #DoubleFine #NinjaTheory

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 20/07/2026

In this Boss Rush Podcast clip, I share my take. I love Xbox Play Anywhere, Game Pass, and cross-progression, but bringing PC storefronts like Steam directly to Xbox is bad business. At some point, the Xbox still needs to feel like a console. #BossRushPodcast #Xbox #ProjectHelix #GamePass

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 14/07/2026

In this Xbox Casuals clip, I talk about how other teams are working on Halo: Campaign Evolved and rumored trilogy remakes, raising big questions about Microsoft’s strategy and whether Halo Studios should exist. #XboxCasuals #Halo #HaloStudios #Xbox #GamingNews #CertainAffinity #XboxSeriesX

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 13/07/2026

PAX West is almost here, and I can’t wait to be back. Eddie V and I talk about what we’re looking forward to most, from meeting friends and making new connections to chasing bigger interviews. #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoPodcast #PAXWest #GamingConvention #GameCommunity #GamingEvents

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 13/07/2026

On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Edward, LeRon, and I discuss how Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed more than 3,200 layoffs and a major shift in strategy. #BossRushPodcast #BossRushClip #Xbox #GamingNews #AshaSharma #XboxLayoffs #DoubleFine #NinjaTheory #GamePass #VideoGames

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 12/07/2026

In this clip from Nintendo Pow Block, Edward and I break down the rumored Metroid Ravenous listing that briefly appeared in Brazil’s Ministry of Justice database and what it could mean for a 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 release. #NintendoPowBlock #Metroid #MetroidRavenous #NintendoSwitch2 #MercurySteam

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 11/07/2026

On the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Game Pass subscriber declines after price hikes and why the service hasn’t delivered the long-term growth Xbox hoped for. #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #Xbox #GamePass #GamingNews #MicrosoftGaming #GameIndustry #XboxNews

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 11/07/2026

In this Xbox Casuals clip, Josh Finney and I look back at Xbox's partnership with Mistwalker during the Xbox 360 era, the studio founded by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. #XBOXCasuals #LostOdyssey #BlueDragon #Mistwalker #Xbox #JRPG #RetroGaming #XboxSeriesX #XboxPodcast

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 07/07/2026

During Nintendo Pow Block Episode 500, Stephanie reflects on why the show has lasted for so long, pointing to the team’s genuine chemistry, authentic conversations, and shared love of Nintendo. #NPB500 #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo #GamingCommunity #NintendoFans

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 06/07/2026

The reality of Xbox's business are going to look worse before they get better. LeRon Dawkins and I discuss the challenges facing Game Pass, from subscriber losses after price increases to the difficulty of rebuilding momentum. #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #Xbox #GamePass #GamingNews #XboxGamePass

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 22/05/2026

We're here to talk about something I never thought we'd have to. 💠 🎙️ This week on Tower Casuals, Josh & I discuss the shocking news of Bungie ending active development on Destiny 2 with no active development on future Destiny projects. #Destiny2 #Bungie #Destiny3 #DestinyTheGame #MomentofTriumph

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 21/05/2026

ICYMI on the Boss Rush Podcast, Edward Varnell joins me to discuss Xbox's potential return to exclusivity, the Boss Rush Network revamp, upcoming showcases, and more. @bossrush.net @eliteblockagent.bsky.social @coreyinhd.com #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #Xbox #SummerGameFest #Halo #Nintendo

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 19/05/2026

In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, Edward and I discuss Ken Levine's recent comments about diminishing returns in graphical realism. @bossrush.net @eliteblockagent.bsky.social @coreyinhd.com #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #KenLevine #GameDesign #IndieGames #GameDevelopment #Xbox #PlayStation

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 19/05/2026

On the Boss Rush Podcast, Edward Varnell joins me to discuss Xbox's potential return to exclusivity, the Boss Rush Network revamp, upcoming showcases, and more. @bossrush.net @eliteblockagent.bsky.social @coreyinhd.com #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #Xbox #SummerGameFest #Halo #Nintendo

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 18/05/2026

I’m excited to reveal our new logo! Its simplicity reflects classic controller face buttons from gaming's past, present, & future, while also representing our 4 core pillars: podcasts & video, writing & creative freedom, community, & networking with developers & publishers. #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 18/05/2026

This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Edward Varnell joins me to discuss Xbox's potential return to exclusivity, the Boss Rush Network revamp, upcoming showcases, and more. @bossrush.net @eliteblockagent.bsky.social @coreyinhd.com #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #Xbox #SummerGameFest #Halo #Nintendo

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 18/05/2026

On Expansion Pass, Edward and I discuss why Nintendo's focus on targeted investments instead of massive acquisitions could give them more long-term stability. #ExpansionPass #NintendoPowBlock #NPBLive #Nintendo #Xbox #PlayStation #GamingIndustry #ExpansionPass #ActivisionBlizzard #BossRushNetwork

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 18/05/2026

In this clip from Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and I talk about the highs and lows of the Daniel Craig era, from the huge success of Casino Royale and Skyfall to the mixed reactions around Quantum of Solace, Spectre, and No Time to Die. #007FirstLight #007Movies #JamesBond #007Games #GoldenEye #N64

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 17/05/2026

GoldenEye might be iconic, but I think we can all admit Bond games have always been a bit hit or miss. In this clip from Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and I look back at the history of James Bond video games, like GoldenEye 007 and Agent Under Fire. #XboxCasuals #007FirstLight #GoldenEye007 #N64

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 16/05/2026

In this clip from Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and I talk about how franchises like Mario, Mortal Kombat, Fallout, and The Last of Us are reshaping how Hollywood approaches gaming stories. #VideoGameMovies #Fallout #TheLastOfUs #MassEffect #GodOfWar #MarioMovie #MortalKombat #XboxCasuals #Movies

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 14/05/2026

It’s Persona’s 30th anniversary, and at this point fans are seriously concerned about waiting for Persona 6. In this clip from Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and I talk about expectations for Persona 6, the long-rumored Persona 1 and Persona 2 remasters, and more. #Persona6 #Atlus #JRPG #XboxCasuals

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 13/05/2026

Everyone’s talking about the Sonic movies, but we just want to know: where is Big the Cat? 🎣 On Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and I spiral into a completely chaotic conversation about why Big the Cat absolutely deserves his own spinoff series. #XboxCasuals #BigTheCat #SonictheHedgehog #SonicMovie

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 13/05/2026

🎙️ In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I break down the market reaction, Ryan Cohen’s strategy, and whether this move is visionary or a massive gamble. #GameStop #eBay #StockMarket #WallStreet #BusinessNews #RyanCohen #BossRushPodcast #GamingNews #Finance #Shorts

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 13/05/2026

In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss why Daredevil stands above the rest and how Born Again stacks up against the original Netflix series. #Daredevil #DaredevilBornAgain #MarvelTV #Marvel #MCU #BossRushPodcast #BRPLive

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 13/05/2026

🎙️ In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I talk about AMD’s warning around rising memory prices and supply strain, what some are calling the “rampocalypse.” #BRPLive #BossRushPodcast #PCGaming #AMD #GamingHardware #AI #TechNews

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 12/05/2026

In this clip from Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and I talk about the legacy of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and why its connection to the original Xbox still means so much to longtime fans. #XboxCasuals #Xbox #StarWars #KOTOR #StarWarsGames #GamingNews #KnightsOfTheOldRepublic

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 12/05/2026

Star Fox does not get nearly enough credit for how important it was to early 3D gaming. On the Direct Recap Show, Edward Varnell and I discuss how Star Fox on SNES helped push 3D forward in ways people often overlook. 🦊 🐸 🎮 #NPBLive #NintendoPowBlock #NintendoDirect #StarFox #Nintendo #SNES #N64

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 12/05/2026

GameStop just made a pretty bold move, and Wall Street clearly isn’t convinced. 📉 🎙️ In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss GameStop’s reported $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay. #BRPLive #BossRushPodcast #GameStop #eBay #StockMarket #Investing #BusinessNews

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 12/05/2026

In this clip from the Direct Recap Show with Edward Varnell and myself I talk about why Star Fox 64 still holds up as a fan favorite and how the Nintendo 64 controller adds to the experience. @BossRush.net #NintendoDirect #NintendoSwitch2 #NintendoGames #StarFox #RetroGames youtu.be/iZn5_h0info

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 11/05/2026

What if Satya Nedella wore an Xbox hoodie and pretended to be Emperor Palpatine? ⚡️ youtu.be/1IixIk_o6Yc In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon and I joke about Nedella's influence over Xbox as we watch Asha Sharma's career with great interest. #BRPLive #BossRushPodcast #Xbox #AshaSharma

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 05/05/2026

Xbox is redefining its “North Star”, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss how Xbox leadership is building around four pillars: hardware, content, experiences, and services, all aimed at strengthening the Xbox Series ecosystem. #BRPLive #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #Xbox #GamingNews #GameIndustry #XboxSeriesX

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 05/05/2026

What if Nintendo Switch Online turned into a full-on social platform where players can share clips, post screenshots, and even pull in music from Nintendo Music to build their own content. Think Instagram + Miiverse + Miitomo. #NintendoPowBlock #NPBLive #NintendoSwitch2 #Nintendo #SwitchOnline

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 04/05/2026

In this clip from Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and I break down Xbox’s shifting leadership tone and the more urgent, aggressive direction emerging under Asha Sharma. 🎙️ #XboxCasuals #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #Xbox #XboxCasuals #GamingNews #XboxStrategy

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 04/05/2026

On Reality Check, Dave Nicholson chats with Ken Smiley about autonomous vehicles, computer vision, & what the future of self-driving cars actually looks like as the tech keeps evolving. #RealityCheck #TeslaFSD #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #Tesla #Cybertruck #AI #ComputerVision #LIDAR #Halo

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 04/05/2026

In this clip from the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Asha Sharma’s aggressive moves, straight-forward communication, and how Satya Nadella’s influence lingers over their long-term strategy. #BRPLive #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter #Xbox #GamingNews #GameIndustry #ConsoleGaming

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 04/05/2026

This Zelda movie fan casting might be too perfect. On The Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon and I discuss why Idris Elba would be an ideal Ganon, bringing intensity, authority, and a commanding villain presence to the role. #Zelda #Ganon #IdrisElba #Nintendo #FanCasting #GamingNews #BossRushPodcast

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 02/05/2026

We take a look at Destiny 2, Marathon, and the state of what is reportedly happening at Bungie this week on Tower Casuals. I sit down solo this week to discuss the state of Destiny 2, development shifts to Marathon, the Commander's Challenge, and more #TowerCasuals #Destiny2 #Marathon #Bungie

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 01/05/2026

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 29/04/2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is skipping Switch 2 at launch. ☠️ 🎮 🍄 In this clip from Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and I discuss Ubisoft’s decision, with a possible future port still on the table. #NintendoPowBlock #NPBLive #Nintendo #AssassinsCreedBlackFlag #Ubisoft #WeAreBossRush

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 29/04/2026

There’s a bigger conversation here about how Game Pass could change. ❎ 🛡️ In this clip from Boss Rush Media, LeRon Dawkins and I talk about a hypothetical tiered subscription model we were discussing even before any pricing changes were announced. #Xbox #XboxGamePass #XboxGameStudios #BRPLive

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 29/04/2026

Game Pass works best as a bonus. ❎ 📊 🎙️ In this clip from The Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon and I talk about how Xbox made Game Pass the core of its business, and in doing so kind of trained players to wait for games instead of buying them or even buying the console. #Xbox #ProjectHelix #XboxGamePass

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 28/04/2026

I’ve really loved getting deeper into Marathon. 🔭 🎙️I still find myself thinking about it constantly, planning routes, contracts, and my next run even when I’m not playing. #MarathonTheGame #Bungie #TowerCasuals #Destiny2 #Marathon #RunnerCasuals #BeBetter #TauCetiIV

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Corey Hudson Dirrig 🔜 PAX West 2026 @coreyinhd.com · 28/04/2026

Did Xbox go too far with Game Pass?❎ 🎙️ In this clip, LeRon and I discuss how Game Pass shifted from a great value-add to the core of Xbox’s entire strategy and why that may have backfired. #BossRushPodcast #Xbox #XboxGamePass #XboxGameStudios #XboxGamers #XboxCasuals #WeAreBossRush #BeBetter

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