Expansion Pass - Weekly Bonus Conversations by Boss Rush
Expansion Pass is part of the Boss Rush Network, delivering weekly bonus content and extra conversations. Each week, a select panel of hosts and guests comes together to discuss games, the industry, meaningful topics, and more. New episodes drop every Thursday. Boss Rush on Patreon members get each episode early.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 73 minutes
- Episodes
- 413
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
EXP: What is Retro Studios' Next Game?
This week, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss what Retro Studios' next game might be and if they'll see it at E3 this year.
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EXP: What if We Got a Modernized Pixel Super Mario Bros. 4 from Nintendo?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig explore the idea of a modern, pixel-styled Super Mario Bros. 4—imagining how retro-inspired graphics could blend with contemporary gamepla…
EXP: What Could Nintendo Do with Multiplayer Games with the Nintendo Switch?
This week, Corey Dirrig, Jesse Douglas, and Edward Varnell discuss what cool things Nintendo can do with Multiplayer Games.
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EXP: What can Nintendo Labo Do to Thrive?
This week, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Jesse Douglas discuss what Nintendo Labo can do to become a unique teaching tool and thrive in different ways.
EXP: The Potential for Cloud Saves on Nintendo Switch
This week, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss what cloud saves mean for Switch.
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AXX: The Benefits of Xbox Game Pass
This week on Xpansion Pass, Edward Varnell, Jesse Douglas, and Corey Dirrig discuss the benefits of Xbox Game Pass and why they think its turning the tide for Xbox.
EXP: What Makes the Perfect Game Night
This week on Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Jesse Douglas discuss what their perfect game nights would be like, complete with snacks, beverages, games, and comfort.
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DIRECT RECAP: 3.8.2018 - Dark Souls Remastered, Splatoon Inklings in Smash Bros., and More
On this episode of the Direct Recap Show, Rey Osorio joins Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig to break down the latest Nintendo Direct, including Smash Bros., the Splatoon Octo-Expansion, amiibo, and mo…
EXP: The Future of Nintendo's IP as Multimedia Properties
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how Nintendo's IP could adapt to modern TV and movies as they move towards a new era of multimedia.
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XXP: There's Still a Stigma to Gaming Whether You Like it or Not
This week on Arsenal X Podcast - XPansion pass, Edward Varnell, Jesse Douglas, and Corey Dirrig discuss the stereotypical stigma that has revolved around gamers since the beginning and that unfortuna…
XXP: How can Xbox their Revive Classic IP?
This week on Arsenal X Podcast - Xpansion Pass, Edward Varnell, Jesse Douglas, and Corey Dirrig discuss how Xbox can revive some classic IP, specifically Rare's library, to appeal to a bigger audienc…
AXX: The Games That Make Us Laugh
This week on Xpansion Pass, Edward Varnell, Jesse Douglas, and Corey Dirrig discuss the games that have made them laugh the hardest.
EXP: Is Monolith's Next Game Going M Rated?
This week on Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss the rumors about Monolith Soft's next game and if it will push the limits of mature content on the platform.
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AXX: Games That Felt Underwhelming
This week on Xpansion Pass, Edward Varnell, Jesse Douglas, and Corey Dirrig discuss some games that left them feel underwhelmed after being overhyped by fans.
XXP: Can Microsoft's First Party Studios Tell Good Stories like PlayStation's?
This week on Arsenal X Podcast - Xpansion Pass, Edward Varnell, Jesse Douglas, and Corey Dirrig discus whether or not Xbox's studios can tell good stories the way PlayStation is known for.
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EXP: Is Sega Having an Identity Crisis?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the continued evolution of SEGA and how the company seems to be moving in too many directions. Are they having an identity crisis?…
XXP: How can Xbox Keep Halo and Gears of War Relevant?
This week on Arsenal X Podcast - Xpansion Pass, Edward Varnell, Jesse Douglas, and Corey Dirrig discuss how Halo and Gears of War must evolve to stay relevant in a world with PUBG, Fortnite, Battlefi…
DIRECT RECAP: 1.18.2018 - A Mini Dose of Nintendo Direct
In an action-packed Nintendo Direct, Corey Dirrig, Edward Varnell, and Jesse Douglas break down all the announcements—and the hype is real.
EXP: How Zelda's Evolutions Influenced the Industry Time and Time Again
On this episode of Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell talk about the evolution of Zelda and how it influenced the industry over and over and over again.
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XXP: Who's Going to Make a Good Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game?
This week on Arsenal X Podcast - Xpansion Pass, Edward Varnell, Corey Dirrig, and Jesse Douglas discuss who would be a good developer to make am awesome game based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…