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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. 2d ago

    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?

    32 min

  2. 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.

    46 min

  3. Jun 10

    The Worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Takeover with Victor Varnado!

    Welcome back to Boss Run! Housh here, and we have an absolute milestone episode for the show. This week, we are sitting down for an incredible, wide-ranging interview with a true creative chameleon who has conquered everything from Hollywood film sets to stand-up comedy stages and rap tracks.Our guest is the CEO of Supreme Robot and the mastermind behind the High Score Game Arcade. We're tracking his fascinating trajectory from acting alongside cinema legends to stepping into the role of a mad-scientist game developer. We talk about his massive new venture: turning one of the oldest, simplest childhood pastimes into a global competitive esport with a Worldwide Tic-Tac-Toe Championship expanding to a publishing network of 100 million players. In this episode, we dive deep into:🎮 The High Score Arcade Revolution: The business model of a modern digital arena that pays out daily cash prizes to indie arcade leaderboard champions.❌ Making Tic-Tac-Toe High-Stakes: The design philosophy of turning a quick, casual time-killer into a massive competitive activation at major events like SXSW.🎨 From Hollywood to Tech Infrastructure: Deconstructing his multi-decade creative journey, how comedy writing translates into game design, and building cutting-edge media tools. 🕹️ PLAY ALONG WITH THE TOURNAMENT:Want to test your own grid strategy, climb the global leaderboards, and see if you can take the crown? Jump into the active tournament brackets right now for free at:👉 https://play.highscoregamearcade.com/

    28 min

  4. Jun 7

    Best Not-E3 Countdown Music

    Welcome back to Episode 46 of Boss Run! Housh here, and the absolute maddest week in gaming has officially wrapped up. "Not-E3" 2026 did not disappoint. We are drinking from a firehose today as we break down the entire summer showcase gauntlet—from PlayStation’s heavy hitters to Xbox dropping the hammer, alongside some massive hardware news out of Taipei.Here is what we are unpacking on this week's massive show: 💻 Computex & The Handheld Future: Nvidia absolutely stole the show at Computex with the official unveiling of their new RTX SPARK chips. We look at the architectural leap this Arm-based system-on-a-chip brings to the table and what it means for the next generation of ultra-powerful gaming laptops and Windows-native handhelds. 🔵 PlayStation State of Play: Sony came out swinging early in the week. We break down the brutal, claws-out gameplay reveal for Marvel's Wolverine (mark your calendars for September 15th!), the surprise announcement of God of War: Laufey focusing on Faye, and the high-flying return of Ace Combat 8. Plus, the Call of Duty community is losing its mind because Modern Warfare 4 is officially bringing back DMZ mode. 🏙️ Summer Game Fest Live: Geoff Keighley delivered some absolute fever dreams on Friday. We get our first real looks at the Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake, a brand new Virtua Fighter, and the jaw-dropping new trailer for RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven. We also cover the announcements for Final Fantasy 7: Revelation and the upcoming Stellar Blade: Blood Rain DLC. 🟢 Xbox Games Showcase Dominance: Xbox might have won the weekend, and honestly, they had the best pre-show countdown music of the entire gauntlet. In a massive twist for the platform's strategy, they confirmed Gears of War: E-Day is staying a strict console exclusive. To top it off, Sega and Atlus fans are eating incredibly well with the official world premieres of Persona 6 and Crazy Taxi: World Tour (yes, Axel is back to "All I Want" by The Offspring!).

    49 min

  5. May 31

    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

  6. May 24

    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

  7. May 17

    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

  8. May 11

    $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
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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
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Boss Run
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