AppStories A Cavalcade of Nightmares
Nov 24, 2024
Brendon Bigley, co-host of the Next Portable Console podcast and a writer on gaming and tech, joins the conversation to discuss the revival of handheld gaming and the upcoming Control Ultimate Edition for Mac. They explore the competitive landscape of social media, sharing insights on Blue Sky and tools like Croissant for cross-posting. Lighthearted anecdotes about email frustrations and task management tools lead to discussions on writing strategies and essential podcasting gear, all wrapped in a nostalgic appreciation for gaming’s evolution.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Mac Gaming Excitement
- John Voorhees is excited about Control Ultimate Edition coming to Mac.
- He remembers discussing a Mac gaming project with Federico Viticci years prior.
Performative Gaming Announcements
- Apple's gaming announcements feel performative, driven by internal corporate needs.
- They might be motivated by the desire to impress higher-ups rather than genuine user benefit.
Joining BlueSky
- John Voorhees joined BlueSky after posting a picture of the Apple polishing cloth and gaining 500 followers.
- He finds the setup process for multiple accounts easy.