Boss Run

Boss Run

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. Aug 23

    Surviving The Duskbloods Playtest & Modern Warfare 4 Goes Classic

    Welcome back to Episode 57 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are breaking down hands-on beta impressions, server chaos, huge map updates, and the massive schedule of game showcases happening this week. Here is what we are covering on the show: 🏝️ Battlefield 6: Wake Island & Top Gun Update: Don’t sleep on this update or let the Top Gun promotional crossover turn you away. The 10th iteration of Wake Island is legitimately fantastic, and the naval/air flow feels right at home in BF6. 🩸 The Duskbloods Closed Network Test: Waking up for a 6:00 AM session only to have FromSoftware cancel it due to technical issues was rough, but I finally got into subsequent testing windows. I break down the dense mechanics, the steep tutorial learning curve, match pacing, and my hands-on impressions before jumping back in for late-night sessions. 💥 Modern Warfare 4 Beta Impressions: The beta is live and it feels like a genuine engine overhaul. The visual fidelity and grounded gunplay bring back heavy Modern Warfare (2019) vibes, while the menu layout and nostalgic Xbox 360-style "Blades" UI design make navigating classes and lobbies an absolute treat. 📅 Big Showcase Schedule This Week: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 (Tuesday, August 25): Pre-show starts at 1:30 PM EDT, Main Show at 2:00 PM EDT on YouTube and Twitch. Expecting big looks at Gears of War: E-Day, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, The Witcher 3 expansion, and more. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look (Thursday, August 27): Netflix subscribers get the 6-hour exclusive early broadcast at 3:00 PM EDT, followed by the global free release on Rockstar's YouTube channel at 9:00 PM EDT.

  2. Aug 17

    Two Betas, One Weekend: Modern Warfare 4 & The Duskbloods

    Welcome back to Episode 56 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are neck-deep in hands-on multiplayer impressions, upcoming release dates, and a massive double-beta weekend right on the horizon.Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 🩸 Gears of War: E-Day Beta Impressions: After spending time with the recent beta, I break down how the movement, gunplay, and new Unreal Engine 5 maps feel in action. We also look at the launch roadmap leading up to the full October 6th release (or October 1st for early access). 💥 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Breakdown: The multiplayer beta kicks off this Friday, August 21st! Weekend One runs from August 21–25 for pre-orders and Xbox Game Pass subscribers (capped at Level 20 with three core maps and a campaign preview). Weekend Two opens up completely free for everyone from August 28 – September 1, raising the cap to 40, bringing the Nintendo Switch 2 into the crossplay mix, and adding a Warzone Resurgence preview—though at this scale, let's be honest, we should probably just call it a demo. ⚔️ The Duskbloods Network Test Acceptance: I officially got into the closed network test for FromSoftware's upcoming PvPvE title, The Duskbloods, running across dedicated playtest blocks from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. I break down what to expect from the 8-player "Bloodsworn" combat and how I'm prepping for the massive double-beta weekend. Which beta are you spending your weekend on—Modern Warfare 4 or The Duskbloods?

  3. Aug 9

    I Sneezed On My OLED Monitor

    Episode 55 is packed! From an absolute nightmare scenario with a high-end OLED monitor to massive news about GTA VI and FromSoftware's newest game, here is everything we’re diving into this week: 🚿 OLED Monitor Rescue: What happens when a sneeze hits a fancy OLED panel? I share how cheap distilled water saved my screen from a catastrophic "snail trail." 🎮 Halo Combat Evolved Legendary: We finally finished the campaign! It was an absolute blast in co-op, even with a few brutal game crashes along the way. ⚔️ Beast of Reincarnation Impressions & Drama: It feels like a Stellar Blade clone, but is it worth sticking with? Plus, we break down the wild corporate background behind publisher Fictions, ex-Annapurna staff, and Jason Schreier’s reporting. 🔥 QuakeCon & 30 Years of Quake: Celebrating three decades of the legendary arena shooter and diving into Dawn of the Machine.⚙️ Gears of War Multiplayer Beta: Horde mode is an absolute blast, but VS mode is a sweatfest. Why shotgun wall-bouncers and mismatched FPS controls are making the learning curve brutal. 🚗 GTA VI "An Extended Look" Deal: Rockstar drops an unprecedented announcement—a 6-hour exclusive window on Netflix before hitting YouTube. What does this mean for the November release? 🩸 The Duskbloods Closed Network Test: I officially got accepted into FromSoftware’s PvPvE playtest on the Nintendo Switch 2! Breaking down the pre-load details and what to expect from the 8-player "Bloodsworn" combat sessions.

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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.