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Screenwriting Software To Use If You Can't Afford Final Draft

I remember when I first dove my toes into screenwriting. I was working in retail at the time and going to school full-time. At the time, I was lucky that the software I had recently purchased for writing my novels also allowed me to format screenplays.
Shortly after that, there was a project I was working on collaboratively with another writer. They introduced me to a second program because it allowed for more open collaboration. Over the years, I’ve played with different pieces of software and...
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Mystery and Social Commentary Combine in Cyber Manhunt 2: New World

Title: Cyber Manhunt 2: New WorldDeveloper: Aluba StudioPublisher: Spiral Up GamesRelease Date: May 9. 2024Platform: PCReviewed on: PCPrice: $9.99


I stumbled across this game during Steam’s Next Fest in February. The premise sounded interesting so I downloaded the demo. It was after I had played through that I discovered that this was a sequel and that there was a whole other game to explore. 


Luckily for me, it happened to be on sale and I dove into the original game. The story was intrig...
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Boss Rush Banter: Can Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Be Your First Mario RPG?

Before college, my gaming sphere was rather small. I played farming sims and Pokémon. And, even then, I played very few indie farming sims — I played Harvest Moon games or something similar.


Later, I experimented. I started hanging with more gamers and they would give me suggestions (it was how I fell in love with the Horizon games), or I would see something that spoke to me and try it.


Because there haven’t been a lot of new and original Mario RPGS released since I got into gaming, I hadn...
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Boss Rush Banter: Why Aren’t There More Mario RPGs?

In a world full of creative and original ideas, the gaming industry has fallen into the same trap as movies and television. Instead of promoting new and original ideas, they are set to recycle the tired and true things they believe will sell. Nintendo isn’t content to rest on its laurels like many developers, but the Mario games have recently relied on sure-fire crowd pleasers and a wide spate of rereleases instead of exploring new opportunities.


For example, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year D...
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Did the Flop of the WiiU Cause a Delay in Nintendo IP Releases?

In an earlier banter, I asked why many of Nintendo’s first party series had seen relatively few releases in recent years. Apart from sure-fire hits like a Mario platformer, or the open-world The Legend of Zelda that some have always demanded, since the 2010s many series have gone quiet and very few spin-offs have released. Where did all of these games go?


It seems as if Nintendo was already ready to provide me with an answer with the June 18th Nintendo Direct.


Perhaps one of the most nota...
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Spirit City: Lofi Sessions Boosts Productivity and Mental Health

Title: Spirit City: Lofi Sessions 


Developer/Publisher: Mooncube Games


Release Date: April 8, 2024Platforms: Microsoft via Steam


Reviewed on: Steam


Price: $11.99 


I love to-do lists. I love the satisfaction of writing things out and then checking them off one by one. 


Produced and published by Mooncube Games, Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a productivity boosting game. Set inside an attic bedroom, your virtual avatar completes various tasks while you do the same on the other sid...
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Five Farming Sims and City Builders You Don't Want To Miss During Steam's Farming Fest

It’s Farming Fest time on Steam!


Between now and May 6, fans of the farming sim genre can check out games, demos, and see what’s new and upcoming in the genre. While there are dozens of games to choose from, I wanted to make sure that you took at look at these five.


I went through the list and looked for games that were on a discount to make sure I found you great deals. Whether your are a veteran to the genre or diving in for the first time, make sure you check out these farming sims....
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Check Out These Mental Health Awareness Month Activities With Guardians Mental Health

It’s officially Mental Health Awareness Month, and here at Boss Rush Network, we acknowledge not only the members of our team who suffer from various conditions but also those of our readership and the larger gaming community. 


Remember, you are not alone. 


As we embark on this month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, we want to ensure you are well informed and supported. Stay connected as we share valuable information and resources throughout the month.


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ICYMI: Everything From The Indie World Showcase

With a lack of Triple A titles pending for 2024, this seems to be the Year of Indie Games. With that in mind, gamers everywhere were excited when Nintendo announced that they were hosting an Indie World Showcase on April 17, 2024.


During a new Indie World presentation, Nintendo showcased a vibrant line-up of games from independent publishing and development partners that will be heading to the Nintendo Switch family of systems throughout 2024.


A peaceful catnap turns into a whimsical jour...
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PAX East 2024: Pioneers of Pagonia Announces Update Roadmap for 2024

On top of announcing co-op mode in their first appearance at an American convention, Envision Entertainment also shared a roadmap for later updates coming throughout 2024 to Pioneers of Pagonia.


While the highly anticipated co-op mode is coming in early April, there are three more major updates along with numerous quality of life updates planned for the game as it continues on to the final product.


The next one is anticipated in June and will further develop their mining system. This wil...
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PAX East 2024: Whitethorn Games Shares Commitment to Accessible Gaming

During PAX East, Whitethorn Games brought several of their upcoming games for fans to demo.


In addition, the team sat down to talk about their continuing commitment to making games more accessible to gamers at all levels.


Their goal is to make their games as accessible as possible for as many people as possible. In that effort, they have Britt Dye who works in-house and specializes in working with their developers to help them achieve this goal.


Dye, alongside a part-time assistant,...
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PAX East 2024: Pioneers of Pagonia Announces Co-Op Mode During First American Appearance

Envision Entertainment made their first American convention appearance at PAX East March 21-24 in Boston, MA where they highlighted their new city-builder, Pioneers of Pagonia which is currently in early access on Steam.


From the creators of the original The Settlers series comes Pioneers of Pagonia, a classic city-builder and civilization simulator. From the demo they are displaying at PAX East, it is obvious that this game will fascinate fans of the genre.


Pagonia is a series of island...
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PAX East 2024: Dive Into a World of Magic, Mystery, and More with Coridden

It’s the first day of PAX East 2024 and at the Games For Poland booth, Anshar Publishing is showcasing their latest game, Coridden.


Due to release later this year, Coridden features a group of four siblings who are gifted gauntlets that give them the power and ability to shapeshift into the various monsters that roam across their planet.


Unfortunatley, it is quickly revealed that these gauntlets are malfunctioning and they are in urgent need of repair.


This ARPG draws influences for cl...
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PAX East 2024: Fraymakers is Perfect for Fans of Super Smash Bros.

McLeoadGaming debuted a demo for their fighting platform Fraymakers at PAX East in Boston.


Whether you are a fan of indie games or a fan of the hit game Super Smash Bro., this is a game to take a look at.


Fraymakers is a full-featured modular platform fighter from McLeodGaming, the creators of Super Smash Flash 2, the most popular Smash Bros. fangame on PC.


It features a main cast of beautifully sprited and hand-animated characters, detailed stages from their worlds, and a massive sele...
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PAX East Is Living In A Pokémon World

When news broke that The Pokémon Company was going to be at PAX East, fans of the franchise were excited to see what would be shown at the convention.


Just days before PAX East began, Nintendo quietly slid a booth onto the Expo Hall which led to further speculations. What were these two doing and what announcements could we expect.


Instead of demonstrating one of their many recent (and upcoming) IPs, Nintendo instead used their last-minute booth in order to support their friends at The Po...
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How To Organize Your Steam Library

My Steam library used to be out of control. I had all my games listed down the column on the left side of the window and would scroll for ages looking for whatever game spoke to me.


It was a mess.


But then a friend showed me how to organize my library and it was a game changer. I had things sorted and it was easier to find.


There was just one problem.


I forgot to keep it up and it’s inching towards out of control again. As I re-organize my library, let me walk you through the ste...
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Boss Rush Banter: Will 9-1-1 Change After Network Switch?

After an extended hiatus, we are seeing the return of primetime television. CBS is the first network to return, launching their Premiere Week directly after Super Bowl LVIII.


The rest of the major networks will make their return in March.


One of the premieres that I’m most interested in is the return of 9-1-1. This procedural made the move from FOX to ABC. What’s interesting about this arrangement is that both networks are owned by Disney.


One thing that is interesting is that it is...
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Boss Rush Banter: Groundhog Day's Journey Mirrors The Stages of Grief

It’s Groundhog Day!


Well, it was yesterday, and with Punxsutawney Phil not seeing his shadow, the prognosticator has declared that an early Spring is ahead. Despite being accurate only 30% of the time in the last few decades, thousands of fans gather to hear the prediction and to celebrate the days ahead.


In 1993, Columbia Pictures released Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. This film centers around a weather man, Phil (Murray), who finds himself stuck living through a time loop in the s...
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Boss Rush Banter: Lance Reddick's Appearance Bittersweet in Percy Jackson Finale

Until recently, I thought I first met Lance Reddick through the Horizon Games. He voices Sylens, and through that adventure, I grew familiar with his voice as Sylens helped Aloy with her journey.


Then I realized I had seen him before; he plays General Caulfield in White House Down.


Later, I would meet him again in John Wick, where he played Charon the Concierge. Then I discovered that he had been cast as Zeus in the Disney+ Percy Jackson series.


Unfortunately, Reddick passed away last y...
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Boss Rush Banter: I Wish I'd Played Monster Hunter World Sooner

I’ve been aware of the Monster Hunter franchise for years now. In fact, I played Monster Hunter Stories 2 a few years ago based on a friend’s recommendation.


Part of the problem was that I needed a computer to run the game. That problem was fixed over the holiday season. Another problem was that I was intimidated by the series. There were a lot of games, and despite reassurance from a friend that I’d be fine, it felt overwhelming.


Last month, Steam put Monster Hunter World into their Winte...
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Boss Rush Banter: Percy Jackson Cast Makes Adaption Shine

I came to be a Percy Jackson fan a bit later. Throughout a weekend where I was sick in bed, I poured over the five books and came to really enjoy the story. Before I could watch the movies, I had several people warn me away.


According to them, they were horrible adaptations and got a lot wrong. Most importantly, they got the ages of the leads wrong. For the record, Percy Jackson states his age on the second page of the first book – you do not have to look hard for that.


When Disney cast Wa...
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Five Farming Sims To Try If You Love Stardew Valley

Farming sims are some of my go-to games. While in recent years I’ve started to branch out and try new things, for a large part of my gaming years, this was my primary genre.


As a kid, I wore out the discs for various Harvest Moon games and as an adult, I’ve gotten to explore just how many Indie studios dive into the genre.


Lately, farming sims have been placed in the bigger (and more vague) genre of Cozy Games. With the holiday season behind us and most of winter in front of us, I though...
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How To Prepare for the Steam Winter Sale

Steammas is upon us!


The Steam Winter Sale is one of Steam’s biggest events and I am one of those who counts down until the days. As we are within 24 hours of the event starting, it’s time to go through your last minute checks to make sure you’re ready for the sale.


Whether you’re buying for yourself or using this as a chance to finish your Christmas shopping, here are some tips to prepare.


You can refresh this during the day but it automatically updates every day. I wish I could say...
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Doctor Who's First Leading Lady

When I say that, people may think of Carol Ann Ford who played Susan Foreman, the Doctor’s granddaughter. Other people might think of Jacqueline Hill, who played Barbara Wright. After all, Barbara was the first character to appear on the screen in Doctor Who. 


But there was a woman who was there before them, and as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, I wanted to take some time and celebrate the woman who brought Doctor Who to life. 


Her name was Verity Lambert. 


Alongside S...
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