7 Things Gamers Do That Bosses Must Hate

Bosses do many things that we deem sly or underhand; so it's only fair we find ways to level the playing field. Here are 7 gamer habits that bosses must hate, because we'll do anything to gain an advantage and get some retribution. Can you think of any we missed? Let us know in the comments!
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00:00-01:02 Introduction
01:02-02:10 Lowering the difficulty
02:10-03:59 Bringing help along
03:59-04:57 Running away
04:57-07:27 Over-levelling
07:27-08:30 Going for weak points
08:30-09:52 Being cheesed
09:52-11:28 Coming back to life
11:28-11:53 Outro

[@gabrielle_reid]

Rosie in an Ash wig was so good 😂 and the wild opener 😂 no idea how Dave kept a straight face!!

[@ed_j_webb]

Surely the opening is just a hidden camera capturing real life in the office.

[@hdgdjgsgfj1297]

I always believed that the more health a boss has, the more he's actually suffering....

[@mattsully2238]

Poor yiazmat

[@Triforceman1]

How do you figure?

[@hdgdjgsgfj1297]

@@Triforceman1 just a thought... I mean the more health the more you have to hit a boss...

[@Triforceman1]

@@hdgdjgsgfj1297 I see what you mean

[@brucenatelee]

Depends on the hit stun. More stun = more suffering they are actually feeling. Low health + low stun = weak but numb.

[@ainedunne412]

The Pringles box joke was brilliant 😂

[@ooginator12]

Ash looking like she belongs in Bugsnax

[@jackbarron4097]

Loving the mini jokes / sketches xD awesome content as always guys, keep it up!

[@mikkdc]

Farming them over and over until a silly little trinket drops is another one.

[@PlayStationAccess]

Is there a particular player habit you think bosses must hate? Let us know!

[@Leif47]

On a similar note of the last entry on this list, a player healing mid fight must be extra aggravating for bosses. And even more so if they pause the entire game in the process, leaving the boss helpless as you chug healing potions back to full health

[@DianaAracna]

Looking up guides from others who already beat them...

[@justdekay7468]

Skipping them entirely, oh you optional bosses... Not today my friend... Not today. **sad music**

[@Leif47]

@@justdekay7468 Or skipping bosses that weren't meant to be skipped, like the double El Gigante's in Resident Evil 4; if you use a certain glitch you can skip past both of them

[@marhawkman303]

@@Leif47 yeah, but in a lot of games that is the entire reason the boss has so much HP to start with. I wonder if the length of the boss HP bar would be the same as the number of HP the player would have if they used all the healing junk they're expected to have.

[@Chishannicon]

This had me laughing out loud so many times. Dave, Ash, and Rosie really delivered in this video. Thanks, Access!

[@Triforceman1]

They’re all fantastic

[@DemonDragon000]

Ah over-leveling, my favorite thing to do in any game! I don't need to be clever about combat when I simply out stat them!

[@videogamecollecto100]

I always wondered how bosses feel when players use a skill that does the same massive damage as them, if not more.

[@theunknownstuntman4010]

Love these types of videos where you just look like your having fun with the content, I know you guys n ladies work hard to bring us your content but this was so fun to watch as well

[@2012jpalmer]

Being able to look up a bosses weakness online before you ever fight them, then building your whole character around it

[@FerrariKing]

One of the things I enjoy about Borderlands is starting a boss fight to set their level then over level.

[@shadowgandalf]

You’re winding up a major attack. You swing your weapon, and the cheeky protagonist just sidesteps or rolls out of the way. Annoyed, you try again, the protagonist just stares at you, you bring the hammer down, and they sidestep out the way again. It’s like they’re mocking how slow your attack is.

[@TheWindii]

This is what happens when you leave Ash and Rosie alone in the office...and it's amazing! Reminds me of when Luke and Andy from Outside Xbox/Xtra are left unsupervised.

[@seeleyboothfan2]

Andy/Luke are just normal human adults doing normal adult things

[@jeremy1860]

When I saw the title I was hoping levelling would get a mention, and you guys didn't disappoint 😊

[@JFlintR13]

Is leveling still a thing? I thought all newer games (last decade or so), started leveling enemies/bosses as you level so that this wasn't a thing anymore.

[@Kris-wo4pj]

@@JFlintR13 ya can still out pace them if ya grind even harder. most of the time they stop leveling up at a certain point. cuz why would ya be at level 90 in this game when ya only need 60 to beat the main villian? simple so i can crush everyone in only a few hits. tho im sure some devs try to prevent this by adding even more health but the code can only do it for so long.

[@incursio5305]

That noise from Rosie will forever haunt me in my dreams now lol. Great vid btw. :)

[@ramanand5187]

Everybody asks how to defeat the boss, but nobody asks how the boss is

[@Arichan15]

I think Ash has Bugsnax on the brain after having her hands be Pringles.

[@ddubmomo]

“You need to be at around level 12 to beat this boss” Me: Noted! Level 60, you got it

[@TheTDA]

The mimic sketch was TRUE gold 👏😁

[@raidensnake9471016]

Rumors says that Hidetaka Miyazaki will use Rosie's scream in Bloodborne 2.

[@frogace55]

First thing I thought of was a really specific example in Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks. There is a Boss Fight with Scorpion, and if you dodge his spear attack, he actually gets pissed and said swearing while trying to land it

[@mariahawkins6842]

Skipping the boss must be one of the most annoying things for a boss taking all his pourpos and leting him stay in his arena till the end of time

[@mondgesicht.6071]

"Playing with Strangers or Friends is Fun, but not for Bosses." Yes Malenia can sing whole ballads about it. But no joke "Let me Solo her" is an awesome Guy, want to be like him someday.

[@rover_libra]

Wrecking Malenia with a mimic version of yourself is one of the best things you can do in Elden Ring. Even better, you can equip a different loadout that is just as strong as your current one and have the mimic use that will you use your main one.

[@DanRPGMan]

Haste spells, sure some bosses use them as well but when they don't the boss can't get in hits because the players turn comes up so often.

[@kelschan88]

Rosie's noise at the beginning hit the perfect pitch to cause my hearing aids feedback. :P

[@shell_yeah_]

Ash looked like bug snax with her pringle arms! 😆 I love that you do all these funny skits. Really enjoyed this episode!

[@ThePOSM]

Dumb & dumber flashbacks from Rosies noise 😂 great content as always PSA!

[@gaborendes6934]

I love every Friday. My worktime is over early, I can eat lunch with my love and I have your videos. Laughed so hard on that one 🤣

[@vigminitaur5359]

Very funny, thanks:) good quality.:)

[@JackRabbit002]

This was actually pretty funny man, you and your quirky self's!!! 😆 And the trick to Pringle's is just tip the last few remaining into your hand and pick up the crumbs later man!!

[@claratalbot7613]

Healing mid battle. What bosses thought was there one advantage to the protagonist only to realize that the protagonist can do it too & sometimes even pause the game making u wait while they eat their packed lunch or drink their health potion

[@skylerishmael9159]

Interesting thought on Over-leveling would be what if there was a time limit type of mechanic that after so long with each boss they level up. I know there are games where everything levels with you but this they have a Start level but after every hour you haven't reached them their level increases.

[@quixonquincy8494]

You can allow overleveling but if you are a certain level above the boss a flag kicks in and makes the boss + 10 levels to whatever you currently are.

[@TheMbangel]

3:08 Nice to see Elle's tracksuit from the Christmas Maze series... Thought she would've taken it with her though.

[@johncameron4194]

Great video as always

[@motombo87]

Ash looked like a Bugsnax Grumpus with those Pringles cans on her hands.

[@Scudge0]

The only way I managed to defeat Redmaw in HZD was to hide behind a tree it couldn't get at and shoot arrows at it XD

[@James-gj8rn]

Fully heal ourselves with a Hi-Potion when they almost had us (unless you're Beatrix with that DAMN Stock Break!)

[@ShadowedHandParish]

Until PSA, I didn't even know Ash had legs

[@darkeneddoom5278]

2v1? No boss has the right to carry on about being outnumbered considering the fact that just to get to the boss you have to fight your way through an army of goons

[@Kris-wo4pj]

or worse they have minions in the boss fight that replenish.

[@MyStoryQuest]

PlayStation Access is literally the best videogame channel

[@sirprintalot]

3:50 omg Ashie Caddillman

[@mr.stealyourjams]

I’d still like to see a list of 7 favorite video game soundtracks. 😄

[@williamoon3188]

when is the winner plays on series continuing?

[@hadoomasta2238]

Wow the production value if this is awesome. Plus I won’t ever see bosses the same way again. Cudoes to Rosie

[@Kiezzy]

Ash's ressurection stone line had very strong mighty boosh vibes 😂

[@getshwifty3101]

1:19 Ash found the Bugsnax! Everybody run!!!

[@jamogable]

Ash and Rosie left at PSA for a long time.. with a new office.. and a lot of new games to play.. ready for the chaos these ladies are about to bear down on the channel..

[@HolyGarfield]

Whoa! I'm seeing double! 4 Ashes!! 😄

[@shadowlinkbds]

That noise Rosie made in the beginning reminds me so much of that one scene from Dumb and Dumber. "Hey. You want to hear the most annoying sound in the world? EYYYYYYYYYYYHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! 😂

[@carthonol1735]

Looks like guys really enjoyed filming this week's entry! 🤣

[@olibob203]

Ash became a bug snax at 1:23,

[@lascannon]

Loving the Ash + Rosie partnership!

[@esteban280889]

Loved the skits in this.

[@fergspunk]

Is Rosie wearing an Elle jump suite?

[@Dekead1930]

5:50 cant stop laughing!!

[@kcwonder99]

I loved Rosies Ash cosplay

[@johnnythunders7975]

When the word "cheesing" was said, my immediate thought was "Tomb Raider T Rex fight" - was not disappointed 😁

[@jodyodell6159]

Got Pringles sponsor huh

[@crazymurdav]

Wow, we’re back to accepting community video suggestions? Sweet. I’d pitch “video game abilities that would seem like a good idea in real life…but then turn out to actually be a pain”.

[@priscilabee583]

Top notch acting, Ash, Rosie and Dave, lol

[@Eckister]

1:20 ...... I choose to believe that Ash customised her arm slots with Pringles boxes.... 8:02 it used to be possible to bring in a gun (or even a light machine gun) into the ring when you fought Razor in Cyberpunk 2077, literally bringing a gun into a fistfight. And nobody called hax.

[@glaziuz7577]

I remember playing primal rage 2 or some other at a friend's house n I found a move which I kept spamming to beat everyone n the game boss itself 🤣 became public enemy no.1 for quite a while lol sigh the gud ol days..btw Ash n Rosie luk marvelous in ths skits n great to see Dave with them too which m lowkey mayb wouldn't mind if he wins against Rosie coz if she gets her groove on, he'll be crushed .

[@PS3Gunslinger]

Ash turning into a Pringles bugsnax!

[@arturotorres5663]

The one shot strategy comes to mind

[@pajipagaji2766]

~30 sec in and already questioning why I sit through the 25-26 sec of it.. ears still ringing 🤣

[@RonnieBarzel]

“I’ve got places to be…hats to wear.” I know what I’m saying the next time I’m invited to a non-essential meeting at work!

[@CaptainCJ97]

3:25 Getting a beating damn

[@alenadutch8976]

Keep running in circles and sweep in to hit the boss after it did an attack an missed you

[@WillMiall]

Ash looked like an unlockable Grumpus from Bugsnax with her pringles for hands 😂

[@christhiancastillo1607]

I didn't know Ash had a twin. I guess the Access lore is never-ending.

[@samhobbs9116]

Ash that shirt is amazing. Where can I buy?

[@otterpoet]

Dropped Old King Allant in _Demon's Souls_ this weekend by using Cloak, the Thief's Ring, and Poison Mist... and a whole lotta patience. Best cheese sandwich ever

[@42speedybeattie]

I was thinking that this would be real world bosses getting mad at things, like gamers calling out of work "sick" to get more play time or pick up a new release Day One.

[@arturoburgueno4917]

That introduction made me cry

[@RH-ko6pz]

All well and good - but can we just spend a minute to think about how Rosie holds up 7 fingers?!

[@vialgoenlapantalla]

Ash has been upgraded I see

[@carlossosa2907]

This was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 thanks team

[@dream6562]

One thing is still exploring the open world while the boss is waiting, think of how rude it is as the boss, you're there waiting to fight the hero, while they spend hours doing other things

[@huuffff]

Link fishing pole the ultimate cheese

[@jordanhilton1815]

That noise rosie made was hilarious

[@saltlakesuperman]

Rewinding time. Giving up and never returning to the fight for years, if ever.

[@dayostical]

I never knew I needed a buff Rosie in my life till I saw this video.

[@Konekojo]

I think this is the single most beautiful video I've *ever* seen from the Access team, thank you all so much for this 😂

[@SavepointHype]

You mean like pouring out the Pringles?

[@jbcatz5]

Being stuck with the same arena, power level, equipment and powerset. Videos, internet pages and Discord chat rooms talking about your weaknesses, what best to use against you and you can’t change that a certain type of magic is super effective on you, nor that the ducting system is the ideal way to sneak up on you. And poor old you don’t have this type foreknowledge for your opponent. You may have some idea of what weapons, spells and accessories they have had access to, but even then you don’t know their skills.

[@psgamer-0199]

I hope Rosie and Ash know how much I love them😂❤

[@ProcrastinatingGameCat]

A gameCat here nice. Without parole for the win

[@itsdeonlol]

Rosie's Ash Cosplay is good!

[@lukegregoryCOHBL]

Jeez Access, replace that dead light bulb already 💡😂

[@notoriousbmc1]

How many takes did the "No look high five" take?

[@juancarlos5263]

Love grumpus Ash haha

[@Lemmingofdoom]

Best one I can think of is pausing to fully heal by munching cabbages in Skyrim

[@DerekHoscorner]

I love like it crash bandicoot ratchet and clank and final fantasy series

[@lomermoso]

I thought skipping cutscenes and such their great monologues would be one

[@benschroeder4036]

Just had this happen to me. I had been avoiding the Tideripper underneath Las Vegas for awhile on ultra hard, just because it had been somewhat difficult the first time around. Much to my surprise, half a dozen explosive spikes from my legendary spike thrower (thanks NG+) and it was over. I was genuinely surprised when the cut scene started. And no, I don't feel bad at all. Everything I used I earned fair and square...

[@dexter765]

Okay, how many takes did the high-five at 3:51 require?!

[@intrepidis1]

🤣

[@DeemiGod]

Mr Freeze in Arkham City, he gets so annoyed with everything you do that he alters the area to make sure you can't do it again

[@VB-vb9jk]

If your are playing at Give me god of war difficulty then you cannot change the difficulty mid game you have to restart the entire game with new difficulty