In this episode, we dive deep into the highlights of the recent Xbox Developer Direct, where Doom: The Dark Ages stole the spotlight with its bold reveal and exciting focus on a campaign-driven experience. We discuss what makes this new installment stand out and why the showcase set a high bar for future game reveals. We also explore Phil Spencer's vision for Xbox's multiplatform strategy, break down the latest news on the Horizon Zero Dawn MMO, and reflect on EA’s massive market loss and the challenges of balancing art and business in game development. To round it all out, we share what we’ve been playing lately and tackle a big real-life discussion: What gaming can teach us about focus and how those lessons apply to everyday life. Join us for a packed episode full of gaming news, insights, and thoughtful discussions!   https://analogdreams.zip/  Subscribe to lost_saves on YouTube 00:00:00 Xbox Developer Direct   00:01:18 Doom: The Dark Ages Reveal   00:12:40 Ninja Gaiden 4 Highlights   00:16:30 South of Midnight Overview   00:18:15 Expedition 33 Breakdown   00:23:00 Spotlight on Studio Personalities   00:26:35 Phil Spencer on Xbox’s Strategy   00:39:50 EA’s $6 Billion Loss Explained   00:45:00 Why You Can’t Manufacture Art   01:00:12 How Life-Changing Games Are Made   01:15:40 What We’ve Been Playing   01:23:30 Cutting Through the Noise to Enjoy Gaming   01:37:44 A Game That Changed Your Life     Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dual-comm-podcast/id1781108219   Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ls95EviV2hcBBnufcZ5ZE   Subscribe on iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/240902321   Subscribe on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5752977a-04fd-4198-b7e3-2a25665b98fc