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Welcome to the Dual Comm Podcast, hosted by bbkdragoon and EposVox, where gaming, tech, and life intersect in thoughtful and exciting conversations. As creators who grew up during the golden age of gaming, we dive into everything from nostalgic throwbacks and modern trends to the deeper connections games foster in our lives. Each show, we explore topics like multiplayer memories, the evolution of gaming culture, the latest in tech, and how games continue to shape the way we experience the world. Whether it’s debating old vs. new graphics, reliving LAN party glory days, or exploring the value of physical vs. digital media, we try to bring fresh perspectives to the table. Join us for casual chats, fun insights, and a celebration of what makes gaming and tech so impactful. Press start and listen now!
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- Yesterday1h 29m
Incredible State of Play & Steam Deck Price Increase
We really enjoyed the new State of Play, and in this special Dual Comm episode we recap the entire presentation and our thoughts on the games that were shown. Then we talk about friction free gaming, the one platform mindset update, and the Steam Deck pricing increases that just happened. Thanks for listening and have a great week! 00:00:00 Incredible State of Play 00:01:40 Game of the Week 00:02:31 Wolverine 00:06:26 Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls 00:07:50 Rayman Legends Retold 00:09:00 Bancho The Chef 00:10:14 Kemuri 00:11:34 Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis 00:14:06 The Lost Wild 00:14:37 Phantom Blade Zero 00:15:43 Dune: Awakening 00:17:15 Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered 00:20:00 No Rest For The Wicked 00:22:00 Onimusha 00:24:10 Ace Combat 8 00:31:02 Stuntman Hollywood 00:33:08 Control Resonant 00:34:31 Marathon 00:35:17 Runescape Wilds 00:37:19 Until Dawn 2 00:37:52 God Of War Laufey 00:52:08 State Of Play Reception 00:58:27 The One Platform Mindset 01:07:08 The Feelings Test Awareness 01:14:00 Friction Free Gaming 01:19:11 Steam Deck Price Increase Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube: @bbkdragoon | @EposVox | @lostsaves | @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
- 1 weeks ago0
Will Gaming Feel Hopeful Again?
This week we talk about Thronefall as our game of the week. Epos built the ultimate locked down laptop for a dialed family experience. We look at an amazing custom motherboard PS2 handheld. We discuss Sony moving away from PC releases for their first party singleplayer games. Then in the back half we discuss numerous gaming news items, along with our main topic, will gaming ever feel hopeful again. Thanks for watching! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DualComm Pod-zine: https://glitch.mov/products/dual-comm-podzine-1-the-feelings-test 00:00:00 Game & Video Of The Week 00:18:30 Intentional Laptop For The Kiddo 00:29:15 Handheld PlayStation 2 00:40:49 Looking At YouTube Studio 00:45:10 PS5 No More On PC 01:00:00 PS Plus Price Increase 01:01:23 Plex Lifetime Pass $750... 01:11:12 Steam Download Tab Update 01:13:04 Helldivers 2 Tech Update 01:17:25 Discord Gets End to end encryption 01:19:19 Marathon Getting More PvE Support? 01:24:33 Will Gaming Feel Hopeful Again? Show links: VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Hank Green “I just want to fix things” https://youtu.be/WnG6l7voITY GAME OF THE WEEK: Thronefall https://store.steampowered.com/app/2239150/Thronefall/ Google Search Going Away https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/google-search-as-you-know-it-is-over/ INSANE portable PS2 made with original chips but custom motherboard https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/enthusiast-crams-reversed-engineered-ps2-into-a-handheld-designs-custom-motherboard-bespoke-playstation-2-portable-pairs-modern-features-with-original-silicon PlayStation Exec says PC releases are DONE https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mm5jzsls5s2a PS+ Price Increases https://x.com/playstation/status/2056404450793938989 Plex makes its lifetime license unaffordable, move to Jellyfin https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/ Helldivers 2 is finally getting FSR/DLSS/Reflex https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/553850/view/666114279352566049 Discord updates Linux client, adds E2EE for video calls https://discord.com/blog/every-voice-and-video-call-on-discord-is-now-end-to-end-encrypted Marathon getting PVE/story content https://kotaku.com/marathon-reveals-an-ambitious-blueprint-for-making-it-a-game-more-people-want-to-play-2000696161 Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube: @bbkdragoon | @EposVox | @lostsaves | @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
- Apr 16, 20261h 31m
Why Everything Feels Too Distracting Now
This show we dive into how stimulating the modern internet can be, and how it takes a lot of effort to truly disconnect. But that effort to get a bit more offline has immense benefits and joys behind it. We then talk about finding your own taste in gaming and being confident in the mechanics you enjoy. We close by talking about Sony's step away from PC releases and PC language regarding their games and what that could mean. Thanks for watching or listening! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DualComm Chapters: 00:00:00 Video of the week 00:10:52 Internet Over stimulation & Attention 00:40:49 Finding Your Taste In Gaming 00:57:40 Inbox Zero & Deep Work 01:18:02 PlayStation Scrubbing PC References Show Links: Over stimulation Topic: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/general/scientists-say-social-media-detox-can-reverse-10-years-of-damage/ar-AA20vNun PC Gamer article: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/your-joys-will-always-be-someone-elses-junk/ PlayStation scrubbing PC References: https://gameobserver.com/playstation-studios-removes-nearly-all-pc-references-from-websites/ Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube: @bbkdragoon | @EposVox | @lostsaves | @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
- Mar 28, 20261h 49m
Chasing That Old Gaming Feeling
On this episode we talk about the freedom that a game like Minecraft provides and the generational memories it has built with millions of players. We dive into freedom of play in a sandbox game and how nostalgia impacts every generation. We talk about ways you can make your PC less distracting to help get into games with less friction. Then we talk about game curation, choice, and the new era of a more saturated market. Finally we talk about how rad and fun gaming can be these days. Thanks for listening! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DualComm Video of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKQ0XEi_Ttw Game of the week: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3919490/Driftline_Peaks/ Show links: Epos' DLSS 5 video: https://demodisc.zone/t/dlss-5-sent-me-into-the-woods-aka-spring-break-travel-photog-trip/347 More Music Released In A Day Than A Whole Year https://www.nme.com/news/music/more-music-released-in-a-single-day-in-2024-than-the-whole-of-1989-says-study-3815719 Steam Game Releases By Review Count: https://bsky.app/profile/brkeogh.bsky.social/post/3mgvde43i722q 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:00 Video Of The Week 00:07:00 Game Of The Week 00:10:47 Minecraft, Memories, Freedom, & Nostalgia 00:30:57 De-Distract Your PC 00:54:00 Game Saturation, Curation, & Enjoying The Process 01:28:49 Gaming Is Pretty Awesome Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube: @bbkdragoon | @EposVox | @lostsaves | @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
- Feb 24, 20261h 41m
Why Originality Matters More Than Ever
This week we talk about Steam Next Fest which is starting now! We discuss the consumer electronics crisis that is being fueled by lack of supply. We then talk about Sony's newest State of Play and the games that stood out to us. Unreal Tournament 2004 is free and has been improved by the old unreal community. Then we talk about the importance of originality. Thanks for listening and have a great week! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DualComm Game of the week: Easy Delivery Co. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3293010/Easy_Delivery_Co/ Video of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG8JUDjtgtw Show links: STEAM NEXT FEST (Feb 23 – March 2, 2026 @ 10AM PT) https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest_feb26_press/ Lost Save's Video On Next Fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf1LOHTaa14 Hardware Shortages: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/memory/many-consumer-electronics-manufacturers-will-go-bankrupt-or-exit-product-lines-by-the-end-of-2026-due-to-the-ai-memory-crisis-phison-ceo-reportedly-says/ https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/over-80-percent-of-companies-report-no-productivity-gains-from-ai-so-far-despite-billions-in-investment-survey-suggests-6-000-executives-also-reveal-1-3-of-leaders-use-ai-but-only-for-90-minutes-a-week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzTg5hhH5tE https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/sony-considering-ps6-delay-to-2028-or-even-2029-new-report-says State of Play Feb 12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0e5YEXtZu0 God of War 2D spin-off article (VGC): https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/what-the-f-are-they-thinking-god-of-war-creator-says-2d-spin-off-sons-of-sparta-doesnt-respect-the-license/ UNREAL TOURNAMENT 2004 (Free 4K Community Installer) https://www.oldunreal.com/ Stardew Valley player sleeps for 1,000 years (Kotaku): https://kotaku.com/stardew-valley-sleep-meteorite-mushroom-trees-stone-owls-2000669774 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:30 Game Of The Week 00:12:30 Video Of The Week 00:21:48 Steam Next Fest 00:30:36 Are Consumer Electronics In Jeopardy? 00:41:00 Consequences Of Steam Machine Delay 00:47:39 State Of Play 01:01:22 Unreal Tournament 2004 Free And Enhanced 01:08:20 Stardew Valley Player Sleeps For 1000 Years 01:10:00 You Have What AI Needs Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube: @bbkdragoon | @EposVox | @lostsaves | @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
- Feb 9, 20262h 2m
Gaming Is Still Amazing (Despite Everything)
In this episode we talk about Unreal Engine’s influence on movies and TV, the current AI panic in games, and why being constantly mad about tech is a losing game. We also dig into owning your services, GOG’s push toward Linux and preservation, and why mid-tier games deserve more love. Thanks for listening and have a great day! #gaming #gamingpodcast #gamingcommentary Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DualComm Dual Comm Party Chat Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuMLyNxTXPdCKlZ9CMXkNPDMNNIKQARPd Show Links: Featured Video Finis Coronat Opus — A Mirror's Edge Sniping Montage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHOLAMHBJ3k Featured Games: Arcadium Space Odyssey https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352670/Arcadium__Space_Odyssey/ Don't Stop, Girlypop! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610650/Dont_Stop_Girlypop/ Garlic https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250440/Garlic/ UNREAL ENGINE IN MOVIES / TV - VGC (Gore Verbinski quote about Unreal Engine): https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/greatest-slip-backwards-pirates-of-the-caribbean-director-says-unreal-engine-makes-films-look-too-much-like-games/ Tom’s Hardware (Project Genie / gaming stocks reaction): https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/gaming-market-melts-down-after-google-reveals-new-ai-game-design-tool-project-genie-crashes-stocks-for-roblox-nintendo-cd-projekt-red-and-more OWN YOUR TECH SERVICES / BEING DONE BEING MAD - Linus Tech Tips (I’m done being mad about tech): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZZf6LM3wAU - Level1Techs (Adam + Wendell storage adventure feat. EposVox): https://level1techs.com/node/3347 Swagless Games https://www.polygon.com/code-vein-2-swagless-game/ Red Dead Redemption 2 vs. A Tiny CRT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_tohNLvkxk Sony AI LLM Podcast Patent https://www.techradar.com/gaming/sony-patents-ai-generated-podcasts-with-playstation-characters-because-video-game-platforms-currently-lack-the-ability-to-provide-unique-and-targeted-content-to-gamers 00:00:00 Are We Reducing Our Setups? (Emulation) 00:05:03 Dual Comm Patreon 00:08:30 Featured Video Of The Show 00:12:16 Featured Games Of The Show 00:17:00 Is Unreal Engine Ruining Movies & TV? 00:24:49 AI Is Running Wild 00:44:00 Own Your Tech Services 00:56:10 GOG Bringing GOG Galaxy To Linux 01:02:42 Epos Doesn't Like Pick Up Videos Anymore 01:11:50 Done Being Mad About Tech 01:30:15 Mid Games Are Awesome 01:50:34 Epos & Fable Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE Subscribe on iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Subscribe on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube: <a href='https
- Jan 19, 20261h 48m
Steam Deck LCD Is Gone, the FPS Shift, and Doing Things for Yourself
Season 2 of the Dual Comm podcast has arrived. We discuss the Steam Deck LCD going away, likely due to RAM shortages. We talk about giving gaming less of yourself to enjoy the hobby more, and then dig into the self-help trend flooding YouTube around hobbies. We also talk about a PC Gamer article noting that the focus of major FPS releases is shifting away from competitive play and toward more relaxed co-op experiences. We wrap by talking about dopamine sensitivity, doing things for yourself, and creating. Thanks for watching. Dual Comm Party Chat Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuMLyNxTXPdCKlZ9CMXkNPDMNNIKQARPd Show Links: Welcome to the FPS Vibe Shift (PC Gamer) https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/welcome-to-the-fps-vibe-shift/ Chiral Drifter - Gaming Feels New Again (We Gave Gaming Smaller Pieces of Ourselves) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnIo2WWt848 Another video about giving gaming less of yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo4LUKi62jY Epos new blog gamer.dad https://gamer.dad Chapters: 00:00:00 - Season 2 Begins 00:01:48 - Finishing Horizon Zero Dawn and Starting Forbidden West 00:12:46 - Steam Deck Funded by Counter-Strike Skins 00:15:47 - The End of the Steam Deck LCD 00:20:53 - Launching the gamer.dad Blog 00:22:04 - Rediscovering RSS 00:23:27 - Giving Games Less of Yourself 00:31:24 - When Intentional Gaming Becomes the Default 00:51:21 - The FPS Vibe Shift 01:10:24 - YouTube, Algorithms, and Sensationalism 01:30:16 - Doing Things Just for Yourself 01:39:30 - Dopamine Sensitivity and Overstimulation Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE Subscribe on iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Subscribe on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube: @bbkdragoon | @EposVox | @lostsaves | @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
- Dec 8, 20251h 51m
One Year Anniversary Show!
It's the one-year anniversary of the Dual Comm Podcast. Thank you for such an incredible year. In this episode we talk about the origin of the show with a cool surprise, then revisit some of our favorite topics from the first year and how our perspectives have shifted. We also dive into games that hit at the right place and right time, taking breaks before burnout even begins, and share some of our favorite games from the last year along with our goals for 2026. Thanks for making this such a great year. We appreciate you all. Disclosure: I received a free review copy of The Outer Worlds 2 from Xbox / Microsoft. Show Links: Taking a break from a certain type of gaming instead of being frustrated: https://demodisc.zone/t/taking-a-break-from-mainstream-gaming/251 Chapters 00:00:00 The Origin Of the Dual Comm Podcast + Surprise 00:05:35 Demo Discs Are Amazing & Should Return 00:19:40 Favorite Moments From Dual Comm Year 1 01:06:19 Games In The Right Place At The Right Time? 01:19:40 Taking Breaks Before Burn Out Sets In 01:27:45 Netflix Trying To Buy Warner Bros. 01:33:17 Surprise Topic #2 01:39:20 Free Prime & Epic Games 01:42:00 Favorite Game Of 2025 & Goals For 2026 Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube: @bbkdragoon | @EposVox | @lostsaves | @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
About Dual Comm Podcast
Welcome to the Dual Comm Podcast, hosted by bbkdragoon and EposVox, where gaming, tech, and life intersect in thoughtful and exciting conversations. As creators who grew up during the golden age of gaming, we dive into everything from nostalgic throwbacks and modern trends to the deeper connections games foster in our lives. Each show, we explore topics like multiplayer memories, the evolution of gaming culture, the latest in tech, and how games continue to shape the way we experience the world. Whether it’s debating old vs. new graphics, reliving LAN party glory days, or exploring the value of physical vs. digital media, we try to bring fresh perspectives to the table. Join us for casual chats, fun insights, and a celebration of what makes gaming and tech so impactful. Press start and listen now!
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