MacStories Unwind

This week on MacStories Unwind, Federico recommends the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, while I enjoy Self Reliance on Hulu. Sponsored By: Memberful – Help Your Clients Monetize Their Passion Links and Show Notes Picks Federico’s Pick: Final Fantasy Rebirth Trailer Introduction at Sony's recent State of Play event Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Trailer Yakuza & Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth - The Story So Far from IGN Into the Aether: It's Just Like Dragon Quest V (Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth) The Besties: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is Infinite Fun John’s Pick: Self Reliance Trailer

In this episode, the hosts surprise each other with new desk setups. They discuss the new shelf with attachment points and the various accessories attached to their iPad Pro. They also talk about their MacBook Pro setup, including cables and adapters, and their bookcase setup. The hosts share their surprises from January, including filling gaps in their GameCube game collection and receiving Vision Pros. They also mention a sponsor for the episode.

In this episode, the hosts discuss Federico's gaming surprise, including the unique Asus tablet he is using and the keyboard remapping. They also cover the Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator on Android and the differences between Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Gen 2 chips. The features of the Redmagic gaming phone, phone cooling systems, and advancements in video game streaming are also discussed.

The hosts discuss 'Magic Raising Light' joining Mac Stories, recommend 'Godzilla minus one', and tease a surprise. They review the Asus Z13 gaming tablet and its features. They talk about limitations with USB-C power delivery and issues with finding alternative solutions. They discuss device performance, graphics quality, and disappointments with RAM limitations. They delve into the limited edition Z13 Acronym and its unique design elements. They recount challenges in seeking support for the Z 13 device and express surprise at the great support received.

In this episode, the hosts discuss Nintendo Switch emulation, the challenges of switch hacking and modding, and the process of ripping games and transferring save data.

The hosts discuss gaming hardware including the Asus ROG AllyXG Mobile 4090 and OLED Steam Deck. They talk about their experiences with gaming hardware and their enthusiasm for the Asus ecosystem. They praise the game 'Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' and discuss various exciting video games such as 'Sea of Stars' and 'Blasphemous 2'. They also share their holiday gaming plans including playing 'Spider-Man 2', 'Dave the Diver', and 'Dredge'.

The hosts discuss their favorite TV shows and movies of 2023, including 'Suburræterna' and 'Ted Lasso'. They also talk about the TV+ show 'For All Mankind' and a British spy drama called 'Slow Horses'. The chapter includes a sponsored segment featuring Television Time, an app for TV show tracking and discovery.

The hosts discuss their favorite music releases of 2023, including albums by Boy Genius, Fallout Boy, Blink 182, and Olivia Rodrigo. They praise the sound, lyrics, and atmosphere of these albums. They also mention their frustrations with a keyboard, plans for music discussions, and their favorite albums of the year so far. They highlight the Long Play app and its unique features. Sponsored by Long Play and Kolide.

The podcast discusses streaming games at home, including optimizing Wi-Fi reception, third-party remote play clients for PlayStation gaming, limitations of gaming devices, exploring game streaming with Intel NUC and eGPUs, and a discussion on Lenovo Legion, Steam Deck, and ROG ALA.

The podcast discusses the tradition of pardoning turkeys by the president, Thanksgiving lunch plans, Black Friday shopping experiences, and a murder mystery series set in Iceland.