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Hosted by Billy Housh, Boss Run is a weekly, unfiltered dive into the world of video games and tech. Every Sunday, we break down the biggest industry news, review the latest releases, and rant about the broken mechanics driving us crazy. No corporate spin—just raw, solo-player takes on gaming, hardware, and everything in between.

  1. hace 20 h

    Quiet Before the Storm

    Welcome to Episode 45 of Boss Run! Housh here, and we are sitting right in the eye of the storm. "Not-E3" season is officially upon us, and we are breaking down the massive showcase schedule, a wild handheld price spike, and why I’m skipping the biggest game of the week despite the glowing reviews. Here is what we are covering on the show this week: 📅 The Summer Showcase Mega-Week: It is the quiet before the storm! We are mapping out the absolute gauntlet of conferences hitting us over the next few days. We’re laying out our expectations for the PlayStation State of Play on Tuesday, Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest on Friday, and the massive Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. What are your prediction highlights? 💸 Steam Deck Sticker Shock: We have to talk about the hardware market. The Steam Deck just saw a massive, unexpected $300 price jump! We break down the market conditions and what this means for portable PC gaming moving forward. 🕵️‍♂️ 007 & Retro Hot Takes: IO Interactive's 007: James Bond - First Light just dropped to stellar reviews, but I have absolutely no desire to play it. We also look at Yacht Club’s brand new Mina the Hollower (which feels like Zelda meets Castlevania on a Game Boy Color). This spins us into a massive tech discussion: I never really connected with the 8-bit or 16-bit 2D eras. I’ve been completely fascinated by 3D tech ever since the days of Battletanks, MS Flight Simulator, Wolfenstein 3D, and Wing Commander—all the way to dropping a dedicated 3D accelerator card into my PC just to run Quake in glorious OpenGL. 🎮 The Game Rotation & GOTY Contenders: Lost Odyssey: Disc 3 is absolutely still kicking my ass. The JRPG grind is real. Current Grinds: Still chipping away at South of Midnight and Forza Horizon 6 on PC Game Pass. The Hot Take: Echo Generation 2 is currently my uncontested Game of the Year. We discuss why this sequel completely nails the vibe.

    37 min

  2. 24 may

    The Canadian Game Pass Sweep

    Welcome back to Episode 44 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are falling back in love with the classic JRPG grind, celebrating major wins for the Canadian gaming industry, and breaking down why the "Netflix of Gaming" dream keeps hitting roadblocks.Here is what we are covering on the show this week: 💿 The Law & Order Grind: After taking a brief hiatus from Lost Odyssey, I jumped back in for a massive gameplay session. I finally found that pure, nostalgic joy of the classic RPG level grind—maxing out my entire party's stats while binge-watching Law & Order: Toronto.🇨🇦 Shucking Out for ID@Xbox: I am heavily enjoying my new PC Game Pass subscription, specifically because it highlights how Microsoft funds incredible indie projects through the ID@Xbox program. From classics like Cuphead and FEZ to newer gems, we talk about why supporting Canadian development teams matters. 🏆 South of Midnight Sweeps the CGAs: Speaking of Canadian talent, Montreal-based Compulsion Games absolutely dominated the 2026 Canadian Game Awards this past week! Their southern-gothic adventure South of Midnight took home a massive 6 awards, including Studio of the Year and the coveted Game of the Year. We also talk about keeping an eye out for awesome smaller titles on Game Pass like Mixtape, Echo Generation 2, and South of Midnight. 📺 The "Netflix of Gaming" Problem: We dive into a bit of industry philosophy. There was a massive vision for high-quality, 10-hour cinematic experiences ruling a streaming-style platform—so why didn't the traditional Netflix model fully translate to the gaming space? We break down the structural flaws. 🥋 #LetsGetShenmue4: Reminder for the core community—every 4th of the month, the Shenmue Dojo and fans globally flood social media to trend the hashtag to get Shenmue 4 greenlit. Make sure to hit subscribe, drop a like, and let me know in the comments: What is your ultimate background show to watch while you grind out RPG levels?

    43 min

  3. 17 may

    Garbage-Tier COD Clones

    Welcome back to Episode 43 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are battling through the pain (literally) to bring you a massive week of industry news, JRPG walls, and some truly questionable gaming decisions. Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 🏥 The Shingles Update: First things first, a quick health update on the shingles situation. We are surviving, but it is an absolute grind! 🚨 GTA 6 Pre-Orders & Digital Dominance: Best Buy has officially told affiliates that GTA 6 pre-orders kick off this Monday ahead of the massive November 19th launch! We discuss the hype and why I am fully leaning toward buying digital—getting to play it the exact second it unlocks and having a game that will literally last generations is too good to pass up. 🔄 Xbox's Physical-to-Digital Rumor: There is a wild new rumor circulating that Xbox might actually let players trade in their physical discs for digital licenses. We break down how this could completely change the game for physical collectors and library management. 💿 Hitting the JRPG Wall: The Lost Odyssey Twitch stream has officially hit a snag. I have smashed straight into a massive wall on Disc 4, so we are taking a much-needed break from the JRPG grind to avoid complete burnout. 🗑️ World War Legion (Garbage-Tier COD): To fill the void, I made the terrible decision to play a game called World War Legion. It is an absolute garbage-tier Call of Duty clone, and I am breaking down exactly how bad the experience truly is. 🏎️ Game Pass Plans: I am officially pulling the trigger on PC Game Pass tomorrow ($17 CAD) and absolutely cannot wait to jump into Mixtape and Forza Horizon 6. Make sure to hit subscribe, drop a like, and let me know in the comments: Are you buying GTA 6 physical or digital?

    42 min

  4. 11 may

    $85 Barrel Roll

    Welcome back to Episode 42 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are talking about scalper chaos, reaching the final stretch of some massive RPGs, and the painful reality of Canadian game pricing.Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 🎮 Hardware & Scalper Hell: The new Steam Controller finally dropped... and immediately sold out in 30 minutes. We talk about the scalper market instantly ruining the launch and Valve scrambling to throw up a reservation system to manage the chaos. Also, a quick heads-up: I've got a new SSD coming next week for my Xbox 360, so expect a hardware installation update soon! 💿 The Grind: Saros & Lost Odyssey:Saros: I officially rolled the credits on both endings and the Platinum trophy!Lost Odyssey: We have survived Disc 3 and are officially popping in Disc 4. The grand finale of this Xbox 360 classic is finally here. 💸 The Star Fox CAD Tax: We need to talk about the Star Fox 64 Remake pricing. It is launching at roughly $35 USD in Japan, but somehow we are getting slapped with a full $85 CAD price tag over here. The regional pricing math is not mathing.🏎️ Leaks & Weirdness:Forza Horizon 6: The entire game leaked on steam db!Stranger Than Heaven: We also have to address the newest trailer. Snoop Dogg making a cameo in Stranger Than Heaven? Really? We break down how bizarre this crossover is. Make sure to hit subscribe, drop a like, and let me know in the comments: Did you manage to reserve a new Steam Controller, or are you waiting out the scalpers?

    51 min

  5. 3 may

    Carcosian Cheese

    Welcome to Episode 41 of Boss Run! Housh here, back with another stacked week of gaming and the final push for Twitch Affiliate.Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 📺 Twitch Affiliate Push: We are so close to hitting Affiliate on Twitch! We just need a slight bump in average viewers to finally cross the finish line, so be sure to come hang out during the live streams. https://twitch.tv/billyhoush 💿 JRPG Corner: Lost Odyssey & Blue Dragon: The Xbox 360 nostalgia trip continues! We are officially two-thirds of the way through Disc 3 of Lost Odyssey. I also couldn't resist picking up Blue Dragon during the recent backward compatibility sale for just $5. We break down the classic Mistwalker dynamic: if Lost Odyssey is the Xbox 360's Final Fantasy, then Blue Dragon is absolutely its Dragon Quest. 🚀 Saros Impressions: I am deep into Saros right now, and the progression loop is incredibly addictive—honestly, it hooks you just like Call of Duty. Whether you win or die on a run, it feeds you a steady drip of lore and skill tree upgrades to cool you off before you inevitably dive right back in. We also discuss how the "Carcosian" modifier can make the runs much more manageable, plus a quick heads-up on a bug that can actually help you snag some of the game's hardest trophies. 🔫 A Return to Quake: Taking a break from the new releases to jump back into the arena with Quake Champions. With the recent 2026 trademark filings and the 30th anniversary looming, I am holding out serious hope that we finally get a new Quake game announcement soon.

    44 min

  6. 26 abr

    Complete 360

    Welcome back to Episode 40 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are jumping right back into some classic 360 hardware, continuing our epic JRPG journey, and diving into the massive mid-April releases. Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 🔌 Hardware Check: Identifying the Xbox 360 Jasper: We are digging into the retro hardware vault! I walk you through the foolproof way to identify the highly coveted Xbox 360 "Jasper" motherboard just by looking at the power supply plugs and the 12.1A rating. It is the holy grail for dodging the Red Ring of Death! 💿 Lost Odyssey (Disc 2): The Lost Odyssey Twitch stream journey continues! We have officially swapped over to Disc 2. We talk about how the story is unfolding, the combat pacing, and why this game remains an absolute masterpiece of the 360 era. 🎮 Pragmata (12-Hour Impressions): I have put a solid 12 hours into Capcom's Pragmata, and I am giving my full, unfiltered impressions of the run-through so far. We discuss the bizarre sci-fi mechanics, the world-building, and how it feels to finally have it in our hands. 🚀 Preordering Saros: I officially pulled the trigger and pre-ordered Saros ahead of its launch! We discuss the early reviews and why the consensus that "it is winning over people who didn't click with Returnal" was the exact push I needed to secure a copy. Make sure to hit subscribe, drop a like, and let me know in the comments: Do you still have your original Xbox 360, and have you checked the back to see if it’s a Jasper?

    46 min

  7. 20 abr

    Gaming Bliss

    Welcome back to Episode 39 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are shifting gears from the Sega arcade grind to cover a massive week of award news, new releases, and an absolute JRPG classic.Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 📺 Twitch Stream Update: https://twitch.tv/billyhoush Lost Odyssey: I have been absolutely loving my time streaming Lost Odyssey over on Twitch. We talk about why this classic Xbox 360 JRPG still holds up, the incredible emotional weight of the "Thousand Years of Dreams" sequences, and why this game is an absolute masterpiece for us geriatric millennials. 🎮 First Impressions: April Heavy Hitters: The massive mid-April game drops are finally here, and I am giving my early thoughts on what I've played so far:Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream: Is it the weird, chaotic life-sim we've been waiting for on the Switch?Pragmata: Capcom's highly anticipated, bizarre sci-fi fever dream is finally in our hands, and I am breaking down the opening hours. 🏆 2026 BAFTA Game Awards Recap: The BAFTAs just wrapped up in London, and we go over the major winners! We discuss Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 taking home Best Game, Dispatch cleaning up with Audio, Animation, and Best Supporting Performer (shoutout to Jeffrey Wright), and Ghost of Yōtei dominating the technical and music categories. 📅 Upcoming Release Radar: We wrap up the show looking ahead to the massive games dropping at the end of April and into May 2026. Keep an eye on your wallets for: Saros (April 30) Forza Horizon 6 (May 19) Make sure to hit subscribe, drop a like, and let me know in the comments: Did the BAFTAs get it right this year, or did your favorite game get totally snubbed?

    47 min

  8. 12 abr

    Glazing Yu

    Housh here, and this week is an absolute massive one for the Sega AM2 nostalgia train. I finally did it—I powered through and secured the Platinum trophy for Shenmue II. Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 🏆 The Shenmue II Platinum Journey: We dive into the final stretch of the game, the grind to get that Platinum, and how the sequel builds on everything established in the first game. 🥋 Shenmue Series Recap (The Good & The Bad): Having just played both Shenmue I & II back-to-back, I am doing a full recap of the journey so far. What I Love: The unmatched atmosphere, the deep martial arts training, the chill pacing, and that pure, undeniable classic Sega arcade DNA. What I Hate: The endlessly frustrating QTEs and CQTEs (Command Quick Time Events), the notoriously clunky controls, some of the severe pacing roadblocks, and fighting through the real-life motion sickness brought on by the HD ports. ✨ Anticipating Shenmue III Enhanced Edition: We are looking ahead to the newly announced Shenmue III Enhanced Edition dropping later this year! We discuss the publisher switch to ININ Games and the massive quality-of-life updates coming to PC and current-gen consoles, including: A highly anticipated, much larger QTE timing window! Increased NPC density to make Niaowu feel alive. The "Classic Camera Mode" to mimic the feel of I & II. Optional stamina tweaks, combat health restoration, and fast travel updates.

    43 min
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Hosted by Billy Housh, Boss Run is a weekly, unfiltered dive into the world of video games and tech. Every Sunday, we break down the biggest industry news, review the latest releases, and rant about the broken mechanics driving us crazy. No corporate spin—just raw, solo-player takes on gaming, hardware, and everything in between.

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    Boss Run
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    45
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