Incredible State of Play & Steam Deck Price Increase
04/06/2026 | 1h 29min
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
Will Gaming Feel Hopeful Again?
28/05/2026 | 1h 41min
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!
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
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
Why Everything Feels Too Distracting Now
16/04/2026 | 1h 31min
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
Chasing That Old Gaming Feeling
28/03/2026 | 1h 49min
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
Why Originality Matters More Than Ever
24/02/2026 | 1h 41min
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
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
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!
Portugal