Boss Run

Ocarina of Time is back, rebuilt for Switch 2, and Billy shares his first impressions of the remake that’s now the highest-rated game of 2026. Plus: Modern Warfare 4 Season 1, finishing Phantom Blade Zero, and why Shenmue 3 is on pause. In the news: Phantom Blade Zero’s huge launch, GTA 6’s 212GB download and earlier pre-load, and Nintendo’s latest earnings.

This week, we dive headfirst into Phantom Blade Zero , and it completely blew away expectations. Borrowing the best DNA from Onimusha , Dark Souls , and classic Ninja Gaiden —all infused with a slick, distinctly Chinese wuxia spin and an incredible soundtrack—this is the game we were hoping Black Myth: Wukong would be. We break down why the fluid combat, pace, and presentation make it an absolute...

A monumental and somber week in gaming news. We break down the devastating announcement that Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare after 31 years, shuttering the historic Edmonton studio and effectively cancelling the next Mass Effect . From three doctors at the University of Alberta in 1995 creating Baldur's Gate , KOTOR , and Dragon Age to becoming the heart of Western RPG development, we...

This week, we give our full impressions on why the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 campaign absolutely slaps, earning a well-deserved 9/10! From its first-person "John Wick" sequences playing as Captain Price to a stunning next-gen South Korean convenience store introduction that channels Yakuza and immersive sims, Infinity Ward delivered incredible mission variety. We dig into the squad...

This week, we dive into two massive October launches! First, our full impressions of Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival —unpacking its stellar body-horror presentation, slick PC optimization, genuinely engaging puzzles, and how clunky early melee combat gives way to satisfying puzzle box powers and firepower. Then, we take the wheel in Star Wars: Galactic Racer , breaking down its blistering s...

This week, we deliver our full review of Control Resonant after rolling credits! From its reality-warping open-world Manhattan sandbox to an absolute audio/visual showcase, find out why it earned an easy 9/10 and stands as our favorite Remedy Entertainment game to date. Then, we take to the skies in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve —breaking down its jaw-dropping visual presentation, classic arcade do...

This week, we take a deep dive into Silent Hill: Townfall for our full review. Does Screen Burn and Konami’s first-person psychological horror deliver on its eerie Scottish atmosphere, or do its overt Silent Hill 2 callbacks and PC technical hiccups hold it back? We also share our first impressions of Remedy’s Control Resonant, looking at how its sprawling, open-world Manhattan sandbox and pulled-...

This week, we take a hard look at Sony: what is going on with the PlayStation brand, and why are we in the middle of a collective existential crisis regarding its first-party direction, pricing, and hardware ecosystem? We also share hands-on impressions of Marvel's Wolverine now that it's in our hands, go over early impressions of the NYXI Hyperion 3 Ultra joy-con replacements on the Ninte...

This week, we unpack a massive week of gaming news and impressions! First, we dive into Onimusha: Way of the Sword —Capcom is officially on fire with an easy top 5 contender for the year. We look at the surprisingly lukewarm early review scores for Marvel's Wolverine , share impressions from the Crazy Taxi: World Tour Closed Network Test, and react to the official November 5th release date for...

This week, we dive back into Metal Gear Solid 4 —unpacking its war economy themes, heavy cutscene-to-gameplay ratio, how its DNA paved the way for MGSV and Death Stranding , and why the pacing helps make sense of the Shenmue divide. Then, we share hands-on impressions from the WARDOGS playtest (channeling Battlefield 6 meets Tarkov with its own mercenary economy), break down why Onimusha: Way of t...

We kick off this week with our breakdown of the Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look on Netflix and our favorite reveals from Gamescom 2026—including Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Rainbow Six Tactics, and the wild alternate-history RPG Showa American Story. We also dive into Microsoft’s game-changing "Disc-to-Digital" initiative. Then, we get into hands-on beta impressions with The Duskbl...

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 iter...

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 Engin...

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 Legend...

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...

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 prese...

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 spot...

💿 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...