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 over-ear headsets are a nightmare for anyone who wears glasses. If you are tired of the clamping fatigue, I am explaining why making the jump to In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) is the single best audio upgrade you can make for your setup.

On the software side, it is officially time to call it: after this current season, I am completely walking away from the Call of Duty grind. Bungie’s Marathon has entirely taken over the rotation, and we are diving deep into why this extraction shooter is hitting all the right notes. Finally, we wrap up the episode by going through the newly announced BAFTA Games Awards nominations to see who actually deserves to take home the hardware this year.