In Episode 3 of the Dual Comm Podcast, we dive into the ultimate holiday gaming guide! From Steam Winter Sale steals like Celeste and Mass Effect Legendary Edition to must-play Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox titles, we've got something for every gamer this season. We also tackle the concept of replay value: What makes a game worth revisiting, and how do we decide when it’s time for another run? Plus, we explore why more gamers are watching content about games rather than playing them and share thoughts on remasters done right (Legacy of Kain, anyone?). Finally, we discuss the collapse of xDefiant and whether free-to-play shooters can ever dethrone the big players. Join us for another chill discussion! Thanks for all your support on this show and have a wonderful holiday and New Year!   Subscribe to Lost Saves on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lostsaves Amazon Prime Free Games: https://gaming.amazon.com/home Gamers Watch More Than They Play: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-report-claims-gamers-spend-more-time-watching-videos-about-gaming-than-playing-games Legacy of Kain Remaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5qzpSrd-ko NPR Best Games Of 2024: https://www.npr.org/2024/07/16/g-s1-9554/best-games-2024-picked-by-npr-staff   00:00:00 Holiday Gaming Shopping Guide 00:03:50 Steam & Multiplatform Must-Haves 00:35:55 Nintendo Switch Holiday Deals 00:40:48 Best PlayStation Game Discounts 00:54:02 Top Xbox Game Bargains 00:57:19 Amazon Prime’s Free Game Picks 01:00:22 How Long Does It Really Take to Beat Games? 01:15:00 Do Gamers Watch More Than They Play? 01:28:50 The Replay Value Debate 01:35:11 Why Did xDefiant Shut Down? 01:51:29 Your Personal Game of the Year   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