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Gaming industry debates the decline of couch co-op

Original: Is couch co-op becoming a lost art in gaming? 🎮 In this clip from PAX West 2026, Andre Wilson of Boss Rush and Jordan Ho

At PAX West 2026, Andre Wilson of Boss Rush and Jordan Horton of Wakeup Super Studios discussed whether local multiplayer gaming is fading as an industry practice. They examined why fewer studios invest in couch co-op and pointed to Nintendo as a notable exception that continues offering many local multiplayer experiences. The conversation has resonated with players nostalgic for shared-screen play.

Why now: Gamers are debating whether shared-screen multiplayer is disappearing from modern game design, with Nintendo's continued support making it a talking point.

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• Is couch co-op becoming a lost art in gaming? 🎮 In this clip from PAX West 2026, Andre Wilson of Boss Rush and Jordan Horton of Wakeup Super Studios discuss the state of local multiplayer gaming and why Nintendo continues to offer so many couch co-op experiences. With fewer… · BossRushNetwork · 3

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