Dual Comm Podcast Game Pass Price Hike Reveals Value of Ownership
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Oct 7, 2025 The hosts dive into the recent Xbox Game Pass price hike and discuss the freedom of owning physical media like Jellyfin. They explore why old games spark joy and how subscription fatigue is reshaping the gaming landscape. Personal choice in gaming gets a spotlight, as short, casual play sessions are lauded for enhancing enjoyment. Viewer comments ignite debates on game franchises and the nature of live service games, highlighting the contrast between lengthy commitments and the satisfaction of single-player experiences.
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Game Pass Undercuts Hardware And Retail
- Microsoft seems to be prioritizing Game Pass and platform-agnostic play over selling consoles and boxed games.
- That strategy risks retailers dropping Xbox hardware and reducing Xbox's presence in physical retail channels.
Keep Sequels Regular And Appropriately Scoped
- When a franchise works, release sequels regularly to keep momentum rather than over-iterating or over-scoping.
- Scope sequels as fun, standalone experiences and avoid long gaps that erode player interest.
Building A Jellyfin Server Renewed Joy
- BBK Dragoon built a Jellyfin server by ripping DVDs and found instant convenience and renewed joy in owning media.
- He noted Blu-ray bitrate can look better than many streaming 4K streams and rekindled enthusiasm for physical ownership.
