{"podcast":{"title":"Dual Comm Podcast","slug":"dual-comm-podcast-7108687","podcast_index_feed_id":7108687,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/dualcomm/feed.xml","website_url":"https://dualcomm.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19810014/Still_2024-11-18_152354_411_copyae16t.jpg","author":"bbkdragoon","episode_count":25,"summary":"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!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T04:18:20.403248+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dual-comm-podcast-7108687"},"episode":{"title":"The Golden Age of Small Games Is Back","slug":"the-golden-age-of-small-games-is-back","published_at":"2025-06-17T20:23:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dual-comm-podcast-7108687/the-golden-age-of-small-games-is-back","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dual-comm-podcast-7108687","url":"https://dualcomm.podbean.com/e/the-golden-age-of-small-games-is-back/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j32n8dkdj7deryz2/Dual_Comm_Ep_11_1arzau.mp3","summary":"The golden age of small games is officially back. In this episode of the Dual Comm Podcast, we kick things off with Haste—a tiny game with massive heart that might just be our game of the year. We dive into why it’s such a perfect session experience, how the new Disaster Mode changes things up, and what makes it feel like a future classic. We also break down the Steam Next Fest demos and highlight our favorite upcoming indies, from VOID/BREAKER to Dead as Disco to Pipistello and the Cursed Yo-Yo. This Next Fest felt like a true renaissance for handheld-friendly, creative games that don’t waste your time—and we’re here for it. Other topics include the reveal of the Xbox ROG Ally handheld, the rise of PC handhelds and how they’re reshaping where and how we play, and why Google Search is quietly becoming unusable. We talk about what’s broken, what’s changing, and how we’re shifting our habits away from algorithm rot and back toward intentional play. Plus: the decline of live service FPS games and why Doom 2016 still looks incredible. Subscribe to @bbkdragoon @EposVox @lostsaves @NeuroSpicy.Cooking Chapters:00:00:00 – Why Haste Is One of the Best Games of the Year00:07:58 – Xbox’s New Handheld: ROG Ally X and What It Means00:18:32 – Steam Next Fest Demos That Blew Us Away00:38:51 – Game Preservation, Platform Walls, and Xbox on PlayStation00:52:42 – Google Search Is Basically Broken Now01:25:23 – Does Doom 2016 Actually Look Better Than The Dark Ages? Listen & Subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZEiHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321","meta_description":"The golden age of small games is officially back. In this episode of the Dual Comm Podcast, we kick things off with Haste—a tiny game with massive heart t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6606,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dual-comm-podcast-7108687/episodes/the-golden-age-of-small-games-is-back/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dual-comm-podcast-7108687/the-golden-age-of-small-games-is-back.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}