On this episode we talk about the Xbox Game Pass subscription price increase and subsequently we then talk about what happens when you start ditching subscriptions and actually own the things you love again. From Jellyfin to physical media, there’s a real sense of freedom that comes with taking back control of what you watch and play. We dig into why old games feel so good right now, how subscription fatigue is shaping modern gaming, and why shorter, more personal play sessions might be the best thing you can do for yourself. Then we answer some great viewer comments. Thanks for listening!

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 New Show "Party Chat"
• 00:03:54 Xbox Removed From Retailers
• 00:14:00 Ditching Subscription Services – Taking Ownership Back with Jellyfin and Physical Media
• 00:31:00 Game Pass Price Hike and the Future of Access-Based Gaming
• 00:34:00 Why Old Games Feel So Good Right Now
• 00:42:00 The Power of Personal Choice in Gaming
• 00:45:00 How Daydreaming Died – Escaping Peripheral Hobby Burnout
• 00:52:03 Epos’ Steam Sale Recommendations
• 00:56:52 Secret Topic – Game Difficulty and Player Expectations
• 01:04:00 Relearning How to Just Play and Stop Optimizing the Fun Out
• 01:07:04 The Power of Short Sessions and Rediscovering Flow
• 01:18:50 Viewer Comment – Gears of War: E-Day and Franchise Stagnation
• 01:35:53 Viewer Comment – Live Service Games Are the TikTok of Gaming

Video we discussed regarding old games and personal connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rae6dQ18E4Q

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