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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. 5d ago

    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.

  2. Aug 2

    Xbox Network Crashes & Gears E-Day Multiplayer Revealed

    Welcome back to Episode 54 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are diving into a chaotic mix of massive server outages, high-octane multiplayer reveals, audio/GPU tech tweaks, and what we are playing and looking forward to next. Here is what we are covering on the show this week: 🔴 The 20-Hour Xbox Network Outage: Starting late on July 26th, the Xbox Network suffered a massive global outage that locked players out of profiles, store purchases, and multiplayer lobbies for almost a full day. We break down the license verification errors (error 0x87e107df) that kept players from launching even owned single-player games, and why hitting so close to the recent PSN outage has reignited the intense public debate around DRM and all-digital infrastructure. 🩸 Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer Reveal & Beta: The official multiplayer reveal trailer just dropped, and we have all the details on the upcoming beta! Closed early access runs from August 6th to August 10th (for pre-orders and Game Pass Ultimate/PC Game Pass subscribers), followed by the full Open Beta from August 13th to August 17th. We break down the brand-new 4v4 competitive modes, maps, skin rewards, and the headline 12-player Horde Siege mode where three 4-player squads tackle objectives across massive maps. 🎮 Halo Co-Op on Legendary: We've been grinding through classic Halo campaign co-op on Legendary difficulty. We share operational notes, friendly-fire chaotic moments, and why original campaign coop on max difficulty still hits completely differently. ⚙️ Shooter Performance & Tech Setup Notes: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 are still running exceptionally smooth. I share my recent rig updates—including the latest Nvidia driver updates for multi-monitor GPU scaling—and why dialing in proper ear tips on your IEMs makes a world of difference for directional audio and footstep tracking. 🔮 Looking Ahead: Teasing what we are jumping into next, including initial impressions for Beasts of Reincarnation dropping Tuesday, August 4th!

  3. Jul 26

    PSN Goes Down, OG Xbox Hits PC, & The Serialized Camo Grind

    Welcome back to Episode 53 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are dealing with a wild mix of massive network outages, huge wins for PC game preservation, and deep-dive impressions on new shooter seasons, audio tech, and absurd weapon camos. Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 🟢 OG Xbox Backward Compatibility Hits PC: Microsoft officially kicked off a massive game preservation win on July 22nd, bringing native original Xbox backward compatibility to Windows desktops and handhelds. We look at the launch lineup (Blinx, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Crimson Skies, and Fuzion Frenzy), the Play Anywhere cross-buy support, and the modern PC enhancements like 4x resolution upscaling, VSync, and customizable graphics toggles. 🔴 The Great PSN Blackout of July 24th: PlayStation Network suffered a massive global outage that crippled online services, store purchases, and digital license validation for over six hours. We discuss why this outage reignited severe consumer backlash—especially following Sony's recent announcement to stop producing physical discs by 2028—and why it serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of an all-digital future. 🪖 Battlefield 6 Season 4 First Impressions: I’ve been diving into the new Season 4 update and spending quality time on Tsuru Reef. Despite the internet complaints that the map is too big, the water physics and naval fleet encounters are incredible. As long as you actually play the objectives and stick with your squad, the engagement pacing feels phenomenal. 🎧 Testing Windows Spatial Audio vs. Dolby Atmos: I’ve been experimenting with the Dolby Access app and comparing Windows Spatial Audio against Call of Duty's internal audio mix. I break down whether dedicated spatial sound actually gives you a competitive advantage for tracking footstep directional cues or if it just muddy's the mix. 💥 CoD Serialized Camo & Modern Warfare 4 Hype: Season 05 launched with Activision's first-ever "Serialized Camo" pre-order promotion, forcing players through a 5,000 "Skull Score" elimination grind. I officially locked in my badge as #41,858 of the 100,000 degenerates to complete the challenge and get a unique, permanently engraved serial stamp on my Gilded Ruin camo. Coming Up Next Week: Teasing my full hands-on impressions of Halo: Campaign Evolved!

  4. Jul 20

    Battlefield 6 Goes to the Pacific & The Steam Machine Ram Problem

    Welcome back to Episode 52 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week the live-service shooter landscape is completely shifting gears. We are jumping straight into the newly revealed roadmap for Battlefield 6's massive naval-focused Season 4, alongside the beginning of the end for the Black Ops 7 content cycle. Plus, I break down a massive hardware grievance with Valve’s new Steam Machine and spotlight a brand-new indie hit that is currently taking over Game Pass.Here is what we are covering on the show this week: 🛠️ The Steam Machine’s Biggest Hardware Flaw: I'm cracking open the hood of Valve’s new premium console, and we need to talk about its layout engineering. While upgrading the storage is standard fare, Valve's decision to use a single-channel RAM configuration—and how frustratingly difficult they made it to physically reach and slot in compared to a quick M.2 SSD swap—is a massive headache for hardware enthusiasts. 🪖 Battlefield 6 Season 4: EA and Battlefield Studios just dropped the massive roadmap for Season 4, and naval warfare is finally making its long-awaited return to the Pacific. Rolling out in three distinct monthly phases starting Tuesday, July 21st, we look at the sheer scale of Tsuru Reef (the biggest map in BF6 history), the licensed Top Gun crossover event hitting in August with the 10th iteration of Wake Island, and September's tight underwater infantry grids. 💥 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 05: The roadmap for Season 05 is officially live, launching Thursday, July 23rd at 12 PM EDT. With Modern Warfare 4 locked in for an October 23rd release date, this is officially the beginning of the end for the BO7 content cycle. We break down the new 6v6 Japanese rural map Jubilee, the new sandbox weapons (the FG42 AR, Gremlin SMG, and Mammoth LMG), and the day-one Survival Map that wraps up the Dark Aether saga against the Warden. 🚂 Game Pass Spotlight: Denshattack!: Dropping out of nowhere on July 15th, this day-one Game Pass addition is easily the most creative thing I've played all month. Think Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater meets Jet Set Radio, except your skateboard is a multi-ton, gravity-ignoring customizable train blasting through a neon-soaked dystopian Japan. It just locked down a stellar 88 on OpenCritic, but be warned: behind the vibrant cel-shaded art and elite soundtrack is a massive, hardcore skill ceiling.

  5. Jul 6

    Death of the PlayStation Disc

    💿 The Death of the PlayStation Disc: Sony has officially dropped a massive bombshell, confirming that starting in January 2028, they will completely stop producing physical game discs for all new PlayStation releases. We break down the corporate PR spin, the immediate industry blowback from game preservation groups, and what this digital-only mandate means for the future of the inevitable PlayStation 6 and the second-hand game market. 🌊 Deep Dive: Subnautica 2 Early Access: I am finally leaving Planet 4546B behind and diving headfirst into the terrifying new ocean world of Zazura. From surviving the catastrophic crash of the Alterra colony ship CICADA to dealing with unpredictable, terrifying dynamic ocean currents that suck you straight down into the abyss, I share my first impressions of Unknown Worlds' massive Unreal Engine 5 survival sequel.

  6. Jun 29

    Nicolas Cage & The Cost of Gaming

    Welcome back to Episode 50 of Boss Run! Housh here, and we have reached a major milestone episode—but the gaming industry is celebrating by sending our wallets straight to the intensive care unit. This week, we are breaking down the massive sticker shock hitting both hardware and software, tracking the newly launched GTA 6 preorders, and diving into what I'm playing on my desktop and Steam Deck. Here is what we are tackling on the show this week: 💰 The GTA 6 Sticker Shock: Official preorders are finally live, and Rockstar has officially rewritten the rulebook for AAA pricing. While the US saw a standard $10 bump, Canadian gamers are staring down a massive $20 increase. We break down the math and why this release marks the absolute end of publishers giving the Canadian retail market a break on real-world currency exchange rates. 📈 The Great Console Inflation Tier List: It's not just the software. Between Valve's massive premium price tiers for the newly launched Steam Machine, Microsoft's incoming massive global Xbox price hike on August 1st (which completely sunsets the 2TB model), and Nintendo's upcoming Canadian price correction for the Switch 2 in September, staying in the console ecosystem is getting expensive. We compare the launch pricing vs. the reality of buying a console today. 🎮 What I'm Playing & Emulating:Forza Horizon 6: Keeping the pedal to the metal and testing my boundaries on the virtual track.Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: Dropping into the pure, unadulterated chaotic bliss of the new Season 4 Reloaded update featuring none other than Nicolas Cage as a playable operator. Yes, really. Jeanne d'Arc (PSP via PS Premium): Replaying this tactical RPG classic from Level-5 on modern hardware. It absolutely holds up.Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere: Taking to the skies and digging back into the roots of Namco's flight-arcade history.

  7. Jun 22

    Steam Controller FOMO

    Welcome back to Episode 49 of Boss Run! Housh here, and today we are breaking down a wild week of hardware FOMO, massive upcoming pre-orders, and the games currently keeping me glued to my desk—including a trip down memory lane on the Steam Deck.Here is what we are covering on the show this week: 🎮 The Steam Controller Reservation Trap: I officially locked in my reservation for Valve's new Steam Controller, and honestly, I'm glad I did. If you missed this wave, the next batch of pre-orders isn't happening until Fall, and they won't even ship until Spring 2027. We discuss why Valve's hardware rollout strategy is keeping demand sky-high. 🕹️ The Right Tool for the Job: While the new Steam Controller looks incredible for native PC experiences, let's be real—if you're playing sweaty console ports like Call of Duty or Forza, you want standard layout precision. I break down why I’re still reaching for the Flydigi Vader 5 Pro when it’s time to actually get competitive.⚔️ What I'm Playing This Week:Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Diving deep into the hardcore, brutal medieval realism. Henry's journey continues, and it is absolute peak RPG design.Forza Horizon 6: Tearing up the asphalt and continuing the open-world racing grind on PC Game Pass.✈️ Retro Deck Corner: When I'm not on my main rig, I've been using the Steam Deck for pure nostalgia—specifically emulating Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies. We talk about how beautifully the Deck handles PCSX2 emulation and why this specific entry still holds up as an arcade-flight masterpiece. 💰 The Next Big Wave: Mark your calendars—official pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 are finally going live this Thursday. Are you locking your copy in on day one, or waiting out the inevitable launch day server meltdown?

  8. Jun 15

    The Twin Peaks of Fishing Games

    Welcome back to Episode 48 of Boss Run! Housh here, and this week we are sorting through the aftermath of an absolute avalanche of gaming news. We are recapping a massive Nintendo Direct, laying out my official upcoming pre-order list, and diving into two of the weirdest, most fascinating indie game demos I have touched all year. Here is what we are breaking down on the show this week: 🎮 The Steam Controller Dilemma: Now that the initial launch chaos and 30-minute scalper sellouts have settled down into a steady reservation system, we need to re-evaluate. Is Valve's new controller still worth the hassle and price tag, or has the hype train moved on? 🍄 Nintendo Direct Blowout: Nintendo absolutely delivered this week. We are doing a full recap of all the major announcements, surprise revivals, and unexpected ports that stole the show. Which announcements secured a spot on my immediate pre-order list? Tune in to find out. 🎣 Demo Spotlight 1: About Fishing: Let's talk about About Fishing. This demo is a wild, surreal trip. Imagine the arcade joy of classic Sega Bass Fishing smashed head-first into the eerie, small-town mystery aesthetic of Twin Peaks. It’s bizarre, atmospheric, and completely hooked me. 🐈 Demo Spotlight 2: Schrödinger's Call: On the absolute opposite end of the spectrum, we have Schrödinger's Call. This game manages to blend the scientific paradox of Schrödinger’s cat with the high-art psychological tension of Ingmar Bergman’s cinematic masterpiece Persona. It is an incredibly unique narrative experiment that you need to have on your radar.

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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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  • Creator
    Boss Run
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
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