# Expedition 33 and the Return of Amazing Games

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Podcast: [Dual Comm Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dual-comm-podcast-7108687)
Published: 2025-05-01T15:25:51+00:00
Episode link: https://dualcomm.podbean.com/e/expedition-33-and-the-return-of-amazing-games/
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## Resource

Expedition 33 genuinely reminded us why we love games — not because it's a massive AAA production, but because it has soul, smart systems, and feels like it was made by people who actually care. That kicked off a much bigger conversation: are we entering a quiet renaissance of great AA games? In this episode, we talk about how mid-budget games like Expedition 33 are doing what the big-budget blockbusters often don’t. These are games that respect your time, play great out of the gate, and remind you what makes gaming fun in the first place. We also look at how Game Pass, especially on PC, is quietly delivering some of the best value in gaming right now — from day-one drops like Indiana Jones and the Oblivion Remaster to upcoming hits like Doom: The Dark Ages. Xbox Series X, though? It might be feeling a little left behind. Subscribe to Lost Saves https://www.youtube.com/@lostsaves Topics in this episode: Expedition 33 and the rise of soulful AA games Game Pass is quietly crushing it for PC players Is the Xbox Series X already aging out? Do you need to beat a game to truly appreciate it? EA layoffs and why AAA development keeps struggling The absurd state of mobile gaming in 2025 Our thoughts on the Marathon alpha and the direction of multiplayer FPS games Timecodes: 00:00:00 Expedition 33 Is Incredible00:15:00 – The Rise of Great AA Games00:22:27 – Game Pass Is Quietly Delivering00:29:00 – Is the Xbox Series X Already Aging Out?00:40:39 – Do You Need to Beat a Game to Truly Appreciate It?01:01:45 – EA Layoffs & the AAA Struggle01:21:55 – The Wild State of Mobile Gaming Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZESubscribe on iHeartRadio: htt…

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