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 Subscribe on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZEiHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc Follow us on YouTube:@bbkdragoon | @EposVox | @lostsaves | @NeuroSpicy.Cooking