# Why Originality Matters More Than Ever

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Podcast: [Dual Comm Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dual-comm-podcast-7108687)
Published: 2026-02-24T16:35:58+00:00
Episode link: https://dualcomm.podbean.com/e/why-originality-matters-more-than-ever/
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## Resource

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-weekhttps://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,…

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