Boss Run

💿 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 PlaySta...

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 Dec...

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 S...

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 Stea...

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 trac...

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...

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 i...

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 j...

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 abso...

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...

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:/...

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...

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....

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 f...

Welcome back to another episode of Boss Run! This week, we are geeking out over some major hardware upgrades and diving deep into the golden era of arcade history. 📺 Upgrading the Setup: I finally got my hands on an awesome new TV! We are breaking down the latest in display technology and discussing why getting the right screen is an absolute game-changer for your setup. 🕹️ Sega AM2 & The Mil...

Welcome to Episode 36! Housh here, breaking down a heavy week of hardware news and what’s in the current gaming rotation.📉 Hardware & Industry NewsPS5 Price Hikes (April 2): Sony is raising console prices globally. The US PS5 Pro jumps $150 to $899.99 USD, while the Canadian Pro hits a massive $1,099.99 CAD. You only have a few days left to buy at the current price! Epic Games Layoffs: Epic i...

Is Microsoft finally listening to PC gamers? This week on Boss Run, we discuss Microsoft’s surprising new commitment to strip the forced "AI slop" out of Windows and refocus on raw gaming performance. Then, we are dropping back into Marathon to break down the chaotic new Cryo Archives zone and discuss how Ranked mode actually feels now that the player base is settling into the meta. Fina...

This week on Boss Run, we need to have a serious talk about the state of premium gaming hardware and knowing when to walk away from a franchise. If you are dropping top dollar on a "Pro" controller, you shouldn't be tethered to a USB-C cable after a single extended session. We are breaking down the incredibly frustrating battery life of the DualSense Edge and discussing why standard...

Boss Run is officially in its solo era! This week, the gaming industry is an absolute mess. Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, Xbox just handed the keys to an AI executive, and Toshihiro Nagoshi lost his studio funding. On the gameplay side, I'm talking about my time with Yakuza 3 Kiwami & Dark Ties, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Resident Evil Requiem, and Marathon. Grab a coffee, drop in...

While Sam has been thrashing it in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, Billy has been enjoying some cherished classics from the past such as Chibi-Robo! and Syberia. We discuss the brief drought of new titles before the deluge in October.

Sam can't stay away from Dune: Awakening and Billy is still up to no good in Mafia: The Old Country. We breakdown the current announcements from Gamescom and what we are looking forward to.

Sam is winding down on Dune: Awakening and Billy is steady mobbin' it in Mafia: The Old Country but both of us are gushing over the Battlefield 6 Beta. We discuss what worked and what we are worried about after spending some time in BF6.

Billy completes Donkey Kong Bananza and starts Pillars of Eternity. Sam is loving Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 and started back up Baldur's Gate 3. We're both hyped for the Battlefield 6 beta test.

Billy is closing in on the final act of Donkey Kong Bananza and Sam has entered the world of extreme sports...on the PC.

Sam gears up for the Dune: Awakening base building contest and Billy goes bananas over Donkey Kong Bananza. We both proclaim our excitement over the upcoming Battlefield 6 announcement.