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In Part 1 of this episode of the Dead End Gaming Podcast Beezy and Granddad recap the latest Sony State of Play that seems to have finally answered their prayers and given us a huge update on a game they've been waiting years for. They also discuss the recent price increase of Xbox's Gamepass service and the backlash it's getting. They then also talk about the original plans for Xbox to release their own handheld console before scrapping the idea due to sales concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, John and Brendon get excited about the rumors of an Anbernic DS clone, dig into weird and interesting news from Xiaomi, debate the merits of computer coasters, and update listeners on more pricey Windows handhelds and Lego's Game Boy set. On NPC XL, John shares his first impressions of GeForce Now's NVIDIA 5080 performance and he and Brendon wonder what Microsoft is thinking with recent changes to Game Pass. NPC is also available on YouTube here. Subscribe to NPC XL on Patreon here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News The Anbernic RG DS is “Almost Ready” for Prime time Xiaomi Turns Camera Bump into Retro Handheld The Xiaomi Pad Mini is the best Android tablet you can't buy - here are my hands-on thoughts Qualcomm's ultrathin Snapdragon X2 mini PC prototypes feature AirJet solid state cooling OneXfly Apex handheld gaming PC with AMD Strix Halo is on the way ASUS' ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Are Coming Soon: Here's What You'll Pay The Most Powerful Handheld in the World Lego Nintendo Game Boy review: a brick masterpiece just shy of perfection Behold: The Lego Game Boy has already been modded to play games for real Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here. Leave Feedback for John, Federico, and Brendon: NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon: NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky: NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy

When most people think of everyday carry (EDC), their minds jump to knives, multi-tools, or even firearms—but one of the most underrated, life-saving tools you can carry is a handheld flashlight. In this episode, we dive deep into why a light source is not just convenient, but essential. From navigating power outages and low-light emergencies to adding a non-lethal layer of personal security, a flashlight is a piece of gear that often gets overlooked until it's too late. We'll explore: The difference between handheld lights and weapon-mounted lights How lumens, beam patterns, and battery types impact real-world use Practical scenarios where a flashlight becomes your number-one tool Why redundancy in light sources matters for preparedness Whether you're new to EDC or a seasoned gear junkie, this episode will challenge you to rethink what “essentials” really means—and might just convince you that a handheld flashlight deserves a permanent place in your pocket.

Xbox Gamepass Price Increase, Handheld and VR Cost too much, The best gaming podcast 545.5Sitting down to discuss the xbox gamepass price increase, vr and handheld tech and prices, the future and tech and medicine. We also hit the week's biggest gaming headlines across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC. Grab a snack and let's talk games!https://youtube.com/live/aGxM5ny4OBUJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5zKbGokI0oI6SeZrHTfJjA/joinEach Friday ACG and some pals Silver, Rej, Abssi, and Jonny from https://www.twitch.tv/jonnyplayslive get together to discuss games, life, books, movies and everything else. New home of the ACG Best Gaming PodcastFollow me on Twitter for reviews and info @jeremypenter-JOIN the ACG Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/ACGVids/ https://www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming

This week on The Gaming Duo, it's all about Xbox! We're joined by returning guests Nick (Friday Night Game Cast) and Tony (Samurai Kibiji) to break down Xbox's big Tokyo Game Show showcase, the long-awaited ROG Xbox Ally pricing, and what this means for the future of Xbox consoles and handhelds. Plus, we share our thoughts on the latest PlayStation State of Play and other major gaming news you won't want to miss.Check out Friday Night Gamecast here: https://linktr.ee/FridayNightGamecastCheck out Samurai Kibiji here:https://www.youtube.com/@SamuraiKibijiJoin our discord server:https://discord.gg/gw3exyGGhttps://discord.gg/gw3exyGG

Check out ⁨@FanTheDeck⁩ ⁨@ThePhawx⁩ and ⁨@RetroGameCorps⁩ In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, hosts Bill, Rich, Russ, and Cary engage in a lively discussion about the current state of the gaming industry, focusing on the pricing and features of the new Xbox Ally and its competition with the Steam Deck. They explore the implications of rising costs in gaming hardware, the evolving handheld gaming market, and consumer expectations. The conversation also delves into the future of gaming consoles, the role of AI in gaming technology, and the significance of display technology in enhancing user experience. Throughout the episode, the hosts share their insights and predictions, making for an engaging and informative discussion for gaming enthusiasts.

It's an XBOX-centric edition of the #MikeJonesMinuteCon today with news about the new handheld and Costco. 

This week we talk about the Xbox Rog Ally, Nintendo's president leaving, the latest State of Play, Borderlands 4, and Skate.

EA zostanie sprzedany, Microsoft przegina z ceną handhelda i wiele więcej. Zapraszam do materiału!Wielkie podziękowania dla Workplays.it!https://workplays.it/https://gamemusic.net/events/the-symphony-of-the-sword-featuring-music-from-kingdom-come-deliverance/Patronite Okiem Deva:https://patronite.pl/okiemdevaDiscord Okiem Deva:https://discord.gg/4anD7dJJn8Linki: https://linktr.ee/okiemdevaKompilacja ofert pracy:https://bit.ly/GamedevPracaPytania do następnego live'ahttps://forms.gle/4rEHhLdoiPUDWdtE700:00:00 Intro00:00:21 EA zostanie sprzedany !?00:08:21 Handheld za 1000 USD?00:11:24 Doug Bowser odchodzi00:14:09 “Zawaliliśmy robotę”00:16:33 Single BF6 będzie słaby?00:19:12 Outro----------------Wspierający:https://workplays.it/Spotify: AdamP, Kozak12, JJanekWichowskiIntern: Jakub “oluD” DulnikiewiczJunior Dev: HARDCOROWYKOŚCIU GAMEPLAY!, Krzysztof Mierzejewski, Kruszynka Izka, Phillip Thomsen, Norbert Furmańczyk (Pisarz Samozwaniec), Wombat, Konrad Szejnfeld (ko_sz), Aloxxx, Saaellor, Mateusz K., kondi16, nothing, Anna Weglarz, ExitWound, Kojo Bojo, MichalDev, Aliwera, Jakub “oluD” DulnikiewiczRegular Dev: Marcin "kowboj_czacza" Ignasiak, Adam Kabalak, Backgroundcharacter_A, Kaspa Anonim, Maciej Radaszewski, Ewa Siwińska, Mateusz Stolarz Stolarczyk, Leniwa Ola, Piotr Łyp, Pierre Monet, kona 1, Andrzej Janicki, Łukasz Korzanowski, Artur Loska, PabloRal, R W, Mat Heus (Sizuae), vxd555, Jakub Staniszewski, Ari Gold, bibruRG_78Senior Dev: Marek Leśniak, Piotr Sadza, Michał Kondzior, Ard, Adrian Kraska, Mateusz Myga, Michał Król, Magdalena Płoszaj-Kotynia, Cezary Łysoń, Łukasz Klejnberg, Bartosz Majcherczak, Agata Pławna, Szymon Góraj, Veman, Jakub Kornatowski (@GramyNaMacu), Arkadiusz Czeryna, Agnieszka Rumińska, Adrian Sawko, Michał Stankiewicz, scooby666, Tek, Mariusz Kowalski, Maxjestic, Michał Ginter, Magdalena Porath, Mateusz Śródka, Kornel Kisielewicz, Krzysztof Szczech, Jan Skiba, Wered, Pielgrzym, Marcin Pietrzyk, Mateusz Kulczycki , JOORDAN, KRUK Artworks, KovalGames, BloszamelowyJacuś, keksimus maximus, Wojciech Wojciechowski, Regito93, Piotr Beyer, Tomasz Golik, Piteroix, Warsi, enonemasta, Bonga, Miras, Pawelek1329, MorfiniuszPrincipal Dev: Patryk Koniarczyk, Dawid Kuc, Tomasz Kowalczyk, Sandman, Andrzej Uszakow, Wojciech Uziębło, Leszek Lisowski----------------Źródła:https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-ea-nearing-50-billion-leveraged-buyout-deal-would-be-partly-owned-by-saudi-pifhttps://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/09/ready-for-a-1000-handheld-gaming-pc-asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-set-to-find-out/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/doug-bowser-to-retire-devon-pritchard-to-succeed-as-nintendo-of-america-presidenthttps://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-we-dropped-the-ball-starbreeze-admits-it-botched-payday-2-subscription-rollouthttps://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1nr9lkg/battlefield_6_campaign_will_be_very_disappointing/

Handheld gaming may be booming today, but many fans consider the true golden age to be the Nintendo DS and PSP era from 2004 to 2014. In this episode, David and Casey revisit the most underrated Nintendo DS RPGs and overlooked PSP RPGs from the early 2000s, sharing hidden gems and revealing which classic handheld RPGs are still sitting on their backlogs.

The Anbernic RG476H features a 4.7-inch LTPS In-Cell multi-touch display with a resolution of 1280×960 and a 120Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Unisoc T820 octa-core processor (1×A76@2.7GHz, 3×A76@2.3GHz, 4×A55@2.1GHz) with a Mali-G57 GPU at 850MHz. The device includes 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS2.2 storage, and operates on Android 13. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0. Additional features: 5000mAh battery, stereo speakers, 3D Hall joysticks, six-axis gyroscope, RGB lighting, USB Type-C with 1080p display output, and support for TF card expansion up to 2TB.✨Featured items:476H at Anbernic: https://rh-go.link/RG476H476H at AliExpress: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic-RG476H_AELearn more: https://retrohandhelds.gg/anbernic-rg476h/Timestamps:- [00:00] Stream start- [00:23] Introduces the $150 RG476H handheld and compares it to similar 4x3 devices- [04:05] Specs include T820 chipset, 4.7" 120Hz display, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Android 13, and a 5000 mAh battery- [06:55] Features mushy face buttons, small Hall sticks, clicky shoulders, and a pocketable, comfy build- [09:39] Compared to the 477M, it's lighter and sleeker, with a premium glass front and sharp 120Hz screen- [12:05] 120Hz panel improves streaming fluidity and latency with HEVC decoding- [17:26] Covers GeForce Now setup and latency performance- [23:44] Runs indie titles like Silk Song and The Messenger via GameHub- [38:25] Includes FM radio and music player that work without headphones- [41:23] Android games perform well with solid screen and speaker quality- [53:23] Handles emulation for PSP, PS2, GameCube, and some 3DS titles- [01:46:00] Final verdict: a premium-feel mid-range handheld with great value, launching September 18th 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

Medverkande i detta avsnitt är: Fredrik, Poki och Peter.I detta avsnitt bjuder på samtal om spel, anime och skånskt besök - allt i ett trevligt sällskap!Spel som tas upp:Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor,Ghost of Yotei,Hades II,Hell is Us,Film/TV som tas upp:Döda poeters sällskap,Clevatess,Övrigt som tas upp:Denna gång har vi en Q & A fråga som ställer den simpla frågan: Vilka spel ser vi fram emot mest från 2026? Men vi går även in på IPTV och hur man startar en kickstarter! Vi går även igenom Månadens spel för oktober.Kom med i vår Discord här! - Nördliv på iTunes – Nördliv på Spotify

Timestamps: 0:00 breathe it in. breathe it in deep 0:15 Win10 updates truly free in Europe 1:49 ROG Xbox Ally prices, consoles gone from stores 3:01 Skild robot brains, Gemini Robotics, ChatGPT Pulse 4:47 Micro Center! 5:32 QUICK BITS INTRO 5:44 Intel wants Apple investment 6:27 OnePlus SMS vulnerability 7:09 Amazon to pay $2.5B settlement 7:57 Nintendo of America chief Doug Bowser steps down NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/jxAgg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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EXTRAINSATT!Dags för ett nyhetssvep - så "slipper" ni det i ordinarie podden! ☺️Vi täcker:Sony State of Play med Marvel´s Wolverine, Saros och mycket mer från Sony!Nintendo Direct - Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond får datum och mycket mer!Många speldatum & spelårs! Forza Horizon 6, OD: Knock, Fysiska spelförsäljning försvinner, Football Manager 26 får datum, 

On today's Patron selected episode I'm discussing one of the most beloved Game Boy Advance titles. Golden Sun has a lot going for it and is Camelot Software's golden child but is it everything it's cracked up to be? Should it have been a Gamecube game? Does it need a remake? And is this possibly the best soundtrack in the entire GBA catalog? Come on in as I talk about all of this and a ton more on this special episode! WARP ZONES Intro (2:36) Previous History's (4:28) Development (6:58) Story (19:14) Gameplay (30:09) Presentation (44:56) Final Thoughts (53:44) THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

Mario Galaxy and Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch 2 bring the beloved space adventures with enhanced mouse features for precise control, thanks to Nintendo's new patent that integrates motion and pointer technology. These games also include a fresh achievement system to track your cosmic progress. Meanwhile, leaks reveal early pricing details for the upcoming Xbox Handheld, sparking excitement among gamers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Support the podcast on Cash App: https://cash.app/$2BGPodcast Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/GbE3FA9ExC Listen to our episodes live on Kick! https://kick.com/2brothersgaming Listen to our episodes live on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNS1AE-B-hU_Lsx5Lb5UBnA Follow Us On Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567044685707&mibextid=LQQJ4d Watch us play games on Twitch! https://m.twitch.tv/2brothersgamingpodcast Here is Ashton's (armoury987) personal Twitch Channel https://www.twitch.tv/armoury987 Here is Ryland's (Quixs) personal Twitch Channel https://twitch.tv/Quiixxss Here is Ashton's (armoury987) personal Kick Account https://kick.com/armoury987 Here is Ryland's (Quixs) personal Kick Account https://Kick.com/Quixs Here is Ashton's (armoury987) personal YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@armoury987 Here is Ryland's (Quixs) personal YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@Quixs Here is our merch on RedBubble 2BrothersGaming.redbubble.com Here is our merch on Printify https://2-brothers-gaming-merch.printify.me/ Here is our merch on Tee-public http://tee.pub/lic/2bgpodcast Here is our Flowpage https://www.flowcode.com/page/2brothersgaming Music: Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sources: https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-rog-ally-retailer-leak-suggests-surprising-price-point https://gonintendo.com/contents/52869-super-mario-galaxy-1-2-to-support-mouse-controls-on-switch-2-map-font-textures https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-achievements-patent

Medverkande i detta avsnitt är: Fredrik, Poki, Danny och kort gästspel från Ice!I detta avsnitt bjuder på samtal om spel, anime och dvärgbesök - allt i ett trevligt sällskap!Spel som tas upp:Hell is Us,LEGO Voyagers,Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater,Anno 117: Pax Romana (demo),South of Midnight,Film/TV som tas upp:The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (Anime), Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra (Anime),Min vän Mac,M*A*S*H,Övrigt som tas upp:Denna gång har vi en Q & A fråga som ställer den simpla frågan: Vilka spel har vi i vår topp 10 lista över bästa spel NÅGONSIN! Enkelt eller hur

Full news and sources:https://retrohandhelds.gg/retro-handhelds-weekly-edition-64/Timestamps:0:00 - We're Live!3:25 - RG476H7:25 - RG476H Unboxing14:55 - Anbernic DS19:33 - Retroid DS Unboxing28:10 - Miyoo Mini Flip33:15 - Game Console R46H and RH Deals39:35 - Miyoo Gameboy DMG41:12 - Gamehub and GameNative53:10 - Eden58:30 - Nintendo Direct1:06:57 - Terramaster F4 NAS Unboxing1:14:07 - L8 Ultra Handheld Unboxing1:31:43 - Q&A Time ✨Featured items:Retroid DS: https://rh-go.link/Retroid-Dual-ScreenAnbernic RG476H: https://rh-go.link/Anbernic (Link will be updated once available)TerraMaster F4 SSD NAS: https://rh-go.link/TERRAMASTER-F4_AmznColourbing L8 Pocket: https://rh-go.link/Colourbing-L8_Amzn 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services

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HT2382 - Amazingly Handheld The old rule of thumb I learned in my youth about shutter speeds advises that we should use a tripod unless the shutter speed is at least 1 over the focal length of the lens. For example, using 50 mm lens I should be able to hand hold at 1/50th of a second. The other day, I hand held a one second exposure with a 200 mm lens that is tack sharp. Seven to eight stops of stabilization. Amazing! Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

In this week's episode, we take a look at permafree as a marketing strategy for indie authors, and examine if it still works. I also take a look at advertising results for August 2025. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in my Cloak Mage series at my Payhip store: FALLMAGE25 The coupon code is valid through September 22, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 268 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is September 12th, 2025, and today I'm looking at whether or not Permafree is still an effective strategy for indie authors. As a related topic, we'll also take a look at how my ads performed in [August] 2025, and we'll also have a Question of the Week this week. But first, let's start with Coupon of the Week. So for Coupon of the Week to celebrate the fact that I'm working on Cloak Mage again, this coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Cloak Mage series at my Payhip store, and that is FALLMAGE25. And as always, the coupon code and links to my store will be available in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through September 22nd, 2025. So if you need a new ebook for this fall, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. I'm about 82% of the way through the first round of edits for Blade of Flames, the first book in my new epic fantasy series called Blades of Ruin. If all goes well, that will be out before the end of September, and if you want to see what the cover art will look like, it's on my website and my social pages right now. I'm also 12,000 words into Cloak of Worlds, the aforementioned return to the Cloak Mage series, and that will be my main project once Blade of Flames comes out. In audiobook news, recording is done for both Shield of Power (as narrated by Brad Wills) and Ghost in the Siege (as narrated by Hollis McCarthy). They're both going through processing right now. As of this recording, I believe you can get Shield of Power on Google Play, Kobo, and my Payhip Store. The other links and the other links for Ghost in the Siege should be coming up before too much longer, hopefully before the end of the month. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and publishing projects. 00:02:00 Question of the Week [Question of the Week was posted on September 10, 2025] Now It's time for Question of the Week, which is intended for enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question, do you dislike guns showing up in fantasy novels? No wrong answers for opinions, obviously. The inspiration for this question was a blog post I saw where the writer was complaining about the increased number of guns in modern fantasy novels and how it shatters her suspension of disbelief, and she also found it an unpleasant topic because the ownership and regulation of firearms in the United States is a contentious topic and has been so for decades. And as you might expect, readers had a variety of opinions on this question. Adrian says: Nope. Fantasy is basically, in my humble opinion, the swords and sorcery type of genre. Yes to old fashioned weapons like bows and arrows, javelins, and trebuchets, et cetera, but definite no to guns (of any type), tanks, airplanes, et cetera. Jonathan D. says: In the right setting, firearms are fine in fantasy books. Men in Arms by Terry Pratchett and the Rigante Series by David Gemmell are great examples of firearms in fantasy done well. Wilson says: It depends on your definition of a gun because an energy rifle powered by a soulstone would be something that would fit into Andomhaim. Though I have to say that is not something I will ever write in an Andomhaim book. Mary says: Steampunk and suchlike genres are developing how to work with technology and fantasy, and I approve when it's done right. I particularly like what Moe Lane's doing in The Fermi Resolution. If you start with the first published book, Frozen Dreams, which is a post-apocalyptic North America high fantasy, hard boiled detective novel, it goes into how every wizard can make your own ammo blow up on you and the consequences. Ioana says: Mrs. World Burner should have lots of guns. #HailToTheHighQueen #SingularitySucks Jason says: Handheld firearms were first used in the West in the 1330s, so they actually predate full plate armor by about a hundred years. That said, the gun shape we're used to came about in the late 1400s. I'm perfectly fine with firearms and fantasy novels provided they're (more or less) what we expect in a medieval setting. Jesse says: Never bothers me as long as long as the stage of weapon development reasonably lines up with the field of the science in said fantasy world. Someone walking around with laser sights in a medieval hamlet would break it for me a bit. Michael says: I remember much of video games (and at least one famous Dungeons and Dragons scenario, possibly two) back in the ‘80s had the “players stumble across a crashed starship trope” where you could end up with power armor and ray guns in a fantasy settings, which would be perceived as magic. I like that kind of cross genre gun introduction more than gunpowder becoming commonplace, I think. The video games he's referring to are Heroes of Might and Magic 6 and 7, both of which I played back in the day and are quite good. Juana says: My suspension of disbelief gets knocked out more by dialogue than guns. Jenny says: Guns aren't as bad as cell phones, in my opinion, or the magical equivalent of a cell phone that is not even trying to be anything but a cell phone. What's interesting is if you read a book that is determinedly set in the 1980s, like the Kinsey Millhone Mysteries by Sue Grafton are all determinedly set in Los Angeles in the 1980s, which is way pre-cellphone and how much extra work the protagonist has to do in investigating since Google doesn't immediately bring everything to her fingertips. Jimmy says: Fantasy doesn't require medieval setting, nor does it require swords. If you study medieval warfare, then you'll notice two things. One, only the rich have swords. Two, it is a secondary or tertiary weapon. Swords are notoriously weak. They break often. The use of guns really depends more on the story's background than it does on the genre. Bonnie says: I agree, they're okay, depending on the time period/environment involved. There's no way that they would be okay with Caina or Ridmark! Cheryl says: Nadia needs guns. I guess it depends on the fantasy topic being written. John says, I'm kind of into Flintlock fantasy, e.g. Powdermage series, et cetera. Urban fantasy also requires firearms. My favorite historical European period is really the “Knights and Guns” era, which would be the early modern period. Todd says: A deeper question is how do guns fit into the culture? In the Cloak Games/Cloak Mage universe, there are ongoing wars, so gun use and safety is taught in schools and veterans are expected to maintain proficiency against the Shadowlands incursion. There's a balance there, and the punishment for criminal misuse includes slogging and loss of freedom, if not execution. So while I think the amount of firearms in Nadia's world is a bit over the top, I can see it making sense culturally and contextually. In a different culture, it may or may not make sense. In a classic medieval setting, it wouldn't make sense. Conversely, in early 1800s Western America, a limited amount of firearms were to be expected. Every little house on the prairie would be expected to have a few rifles and perhaps a pistol or two. Setting, culture, and context all determine what the reader will find appropriate. And finally, Randy says: Depends on how they get there. Guardians of the Flame series had college kids reinvent them, which made sense, and their opponents figured out their own version. When one side has them and the other is too dumb to steal/capture some and figure them out, then yes, it doesn't work. So as you can see, we had quite a range of opinions there. For myself, I really have no strong feelings about it one way or the other. I do think guns are best suited to urban fantasy environments. In Cloak Games and Cloak Mage, as several commentaries mentioned, Nadia goes through a lot of guns. Granted, my favorite type of fantasy is what it's called basic fantasy or generic fantasy where a barbarian, a dwarf, an elf, and a wizard go to a dungeon and kill orcs and monsters. Firearms would definitely be out of place in that sort of setting. That said, I think guns and fantasy is like any other story trope and just needs to be done well to be enjoyable. I suppose it's a matter of properly setting the table for reader expectations. Like if you have a medieval style of fantasy world like Half-Elven Thief, it'd be weird to have guns suddenly show up. But if you create a setting that's an analog for 1880s America, but with wizards, then guns wouldn't be out of place. So that is it for Question of the Week. Thanks to everyone who commented and left insightful and interesting comments. 00:07:40 Advertising Results for August 2025 [Prices mentioned are USD] Now let's go on to the first of our interrelated main topics, my advertising results for last month, which would be August 2025. I haven't done an ad results roundup for a couple months, partly because it's been a really busy summer and partly because I've been adjusting some things and waiting to see the results. I'll explain more later, but the short version is that I'm losing confidence in the effectiveness of Facebook ads for selling books. But first, let's see some advertising results for August 2025. Let's start with Facebook ads where I advertise the Ghosts, Cloak Games/Cloak Mage, and the Frostborn series. The Ghosts, I got back $8.40 for every dollar spent, with 6% of the profit coming from the audiobooks, which was really nice. This one was a bit of anomaly because Ghost in the Siege did a lot of heavy lifting for this. For Cloak Games/Cloak Mage, I got back $2.70 for every dollar spent, with 12% of the revenue coming from the audiobooks. And for Frostborn, I got back $2.83 for every dollar spent, with 30% of the revenue coming from the audiobooks. Now on to Amazon ads. Remember, for an Amazon ad to be profitable, it needs to generate at least one sale/complete KU readthrough every six to eight clicks. So for Demonsouled Omnibus One, I got $5 back for every $1 spent, with a sale for every 0.82 clicks, which was really good. For Half-Elven Thief, I got back $1.22 for every dollar spent, with a sale for every 2.47 clicks. And for Dragonskull Omnibus One, I got back $28.75 for every dollar spent, with 65% of the profit coming from the audiobook, with a sale for every 0.11 clicks. Now, obviously these numbers require some explanation. The profit margin on Half-Elven Thief was narrow, but the entire series made up for it, so that's okay and it will improve when I start writing more books in the series later this year. In fact, I think I'm going to start writing the fifth one in October, if all goes well. The numbers for Dragonskull Omnibus One were so high because the ebook is $0.99, but the audiobook brings in a lot more than the ebook, something like 10 times, no, 20 times more than the ebook. BookBub ads do quite well with Google Play and Barnes and Noble. The numbers are too long to quote here, but they did quite well. All that said, the reason I'm losing confidence in Facebook ads is a combination of the loss of granular targeting and over-reliance on AI targeting. One of the paradoxes of online advertising is that the smaller and more granular your audience, the more likely your ad is to convert to sales. Narrow, targeted advertising is so much better than broad targeting. Unfortunately, Facebook has been slowly removing the more granular targeting options in favor of broader categories that don't work as well. Like you used to be able to target dozens of fantasy authors as interests for Facebook users. Now, you can only target epic fantasy and maybe J.R.R. Tolkien. In fact, I confirmed this just this morning, but you can't even target Brandon Sanderson as an interest, and he's probably the most popular epic fantasy author publishing today. To take the place of more granular targeting, Facebook has introduced AI assisted targeting, which they call Advantage Plus. Now, there's no beating around the bush. Advantage Plus isn't very good. It can garner a reasonable number of clicks on an ad, but those clicks don't convert to sales. Even with ads that don't use Advantage, Facebook still sneaks it in. So the effectiveness of Facebook ads has been in decline. Like I turned off the Facebook ads for the Demonsouled series entirely in August, and my results actually improved a good bit. So I'm going to test another series with no Facebook ads for September, and we'll see how much the results vary. Specifically, I think I'll turn off Facebook ads for Cloak Games/Cloak Mage, leave them on for Frostborn, and see if it makes any difference, and if it does make a difference, it will be time to reevaluate some advertising strategies. On the plus side, I didn't lose any money at any of my ads this month and they all turned a profit, and as always, thank you to everyone who was reading and listening to ebooks and audiobooks. 00:11:41 Does Permafree Still Work For Indie Authors? Now on to the other half of our main topic: Does Permafree still work for indie authors? One of the perennial debates in Indie Author Land is whether or not making the first book in your series free still works as a marketing tactic or not. Now, at this point, I've been doing this for over 14 years, and I have a lot of different series and quite a few different ones with free first books in the series. I thought it might be interesting to dig into the sales data and see what percentage of people who downloaded the first book went onto the second book and then the final book in the series. A few caveats and conditions: first, this is only for 2024 and the first half of 2025, since I wanted a set time sample for the data. Additionally, this is also useful for showing the conversion rate on a finished series that hasn't had a new book in years, since the final book in the Frostborn series came out in 2017, which was eight years ago at this point. Second, it will only apply to a series whose first books were free for that entire time period. Third, when I talk about conversion rates, I mean what percentage of free downloads translated into sales. For example, if Book One had a hundred free downloads and then 12 sales of Book Two and nine sales of the final book, that means 12% of people went onto the second book and then 9% on to the final book. So we had a conversion rate of 12% from the first free book to the paid second book, and then a conversion rate of 9% from the free first book to the final book in the series. So with all that in mind, let's take a look at permafree conversion rates for some of my series in 2024 and 2025. For The Ghosts, 13.47% went to the second book, and 12.72% went on to the final book. For Frostborn, 13% went to the second book and 12.93% to the final book. For Sevenfold Sword, 22.93% went to the second book and 22.81% on to the final book. For Cloak Games, 11.85% went on to the second book, and 11.67% to the final book. Silent Order, 14.64% went on to the second book, and 14.54% went to the final book. For The Tower of Endless Worlds, 17.46% went to the second book, and 17.46% went onto the final book. So I think there are a couple of conclusions we can draw from this. First, making the first book in a series permafree remains a viable marketing strategy. It doesn't usually result in dramatic spikes of sales, but instead it is good at generating more of a steady trickle. Second, anything you can do to increase the number of downloads of your free books will likely increase the sales of the paid books later in the series. That said, there are caveats. You want methods to increase the free downloads to people that might conceivably be interested in buying the books. Targeted advertising can be an effective way to do this. What's not effective is using bot farms or help from a bunch of scammers to generate a big download in free books. At best, you'll generate a bunch of downloads that won't convert, and at worst ebook platforms will detect suspicious activity and either delist your free ebook or suspend your account. Third, this strategy works even with books you don't promote very often. For example, I don't bash on the Tower of Endless Worlds because for some people it's their favorite book of mine. But in all candor, I do think it's one of my weaker books. I was trying to do something with urban fantasy I don't think I had the skills to do until Cloak Games, which was like 12 years later. So I don't really promote it, save that I made the first book in the series free a long time ago and kept it that way. It's still 17% of the people who downloaded the first book continued onto the final one. Fourth, this strategy does require some patience. It can take a while for people to read through a series. It can also take a while for a free book to get traction. Fifth, I at times hesitate to recommend this because saying write five books and make the first one free is easy to say, but it's a lot of work to do. For many new writers, getting the first book done and out into the world is a monumental challenge, then telling them to do it three or four more times and then to make the first book free does seem like a big ask, but it does work (sometimes slowly), but it does work. So that's it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe, stay healthy, and see you all next week.

Hype oder die Zukunft? Tech-Experte Linh checkt die heißesten Gaming-Handhelds! Im Fokus: Das 1.000 Euro teure Lenovo Legion Go 2 und das neue ROG Xbox Ally X von Asus. Welches ist sein Geld wirklich wert? Weil Linh die Geräte auch ausführlich zeigt, würden wir euch ausnahmsweise die Videoversion dieses Talks ans Herz legen: https://youtu.be/__2QBuM0zbM

The new show is here and Gareth, Justin, and Michael at Skewed and Reviewed cover movie and game news including some big franchise news of the week. 00:00 News and reviews 05:34 Atari Handheld Announcement 12:50 Destiny 2 update 21:24 Alien Romulus shakeup 32:41 Call of Duty Movie news 40:12 Spider-man movie news

Fredrik och Poki ger forna år en match, när de ska samsas om dåtidens bästa spel. Detta ÄR "Retro GOTY!".Dags för retrospel - eller vad nu 2000-talets spel är?! Upplägget är som vanligt; Vi lyfter först våra personliga topp tio spel för året i fråga - denna gång spelåret 2005! Därefter gör vi den titulära RETRO GOTY:n.Vilka är spelen som hamnar i vår gemensamma "Game of the Year" á 2005? Lyssna och lär kära lyssnare!Exempel på spel som tas upp:Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance,Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean,Resident Evil 4,Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones,Fahrenheit,God of War,Condemned: Criminal Origins,Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater,Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow,Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath,Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome,Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim,Jade Empire,Driver 3,Need for Speed: Most Wanted,TrackMania Sunrise,Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords,Civilization IV,F.E.A.R.,Black & White 2,Burnout Revenge,Dungeon Siege II,Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones,Battlefield 2,Lego Star Wars: The Video Game,Quake 4,Dessa och många många fler (obs! Vi spoilar inte de som ligger i våra personliga topplistor ovan!

On this week's show, Shane and Stan talk about their latest videogame obsessions. Shane slashes through a maze of bugs in Silksong while Stan takes pictures of planes for Sky Cards. We also read off some our recent Perplexity prompts, review a new attachment for handheld gaming, and go over router extenders to stream games in bed. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Stan did a punch 2:35 - The economics of movies 9:31 - This week's episode 13:35 - Silksong first impressions, the glory of the Steam Deck, and our relationships with Metroidvanias 28:53 - Hard games 35:06 - SkyCards: The Millennial urge to collect them all 46:35 - A Perplexity digression 50:21 - Handheld hardware - The Retroid Dual-Screen add-on, the Odin 3, and the PS Portal 1:04:12 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: https://skycards.app/ Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

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OOPS I forgot to upload last week's episode hehe, so here is the TRUE episode 177 that is now 178 talking about the rumors PS6 will be a Switch-like! Plus, Patrick shares his thoughts on Shinobi Art of Vengeance and Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater! Timecodes What we're playing - 12:12 PS6 handheld rumors - 49:00 News spotlight - 1:04:25   Follow us! www.dropindropoutpod.com Bluesky, YouTube, IG, Threads and TikTok @spotlightgamespod Twitch.tv/spotlightgamespod Join our discord! https://discord.gg/Vxvp2sX64Z Email the show: mail@spotlightgames.net RSS Feed: https://spotlightgames.libsyn.com/rss Spotlight Games Theme by Chike Okaro @bassicfun Thanks for listening! 

This week on the Boss Rush PodcastThis week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins dive into the latest PlayStation 6 leaks, including details on a console codenamed Orion and a dockable handheld—similar to the Nintendo Switch—codenamed Canis.They break down the reported specs shared by Tom from Moore's Law is Dead on his Broken Silicon podcast, exploring possible release windows, pricing, and how these devices might fit into the broader PlayStation ecosystem.The discussion also compares Sony's rumored hardware to the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X, the recently released Nintendo Switch 2, and both current Steam Deck models.This and more on the Boss Rush Podcast!Follow our Hosts:⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠, VP of Technology and Culture at ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠Join the Boss Rush Community: Join the ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠Follow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Support Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy merch on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to The Boss Rush Podcast. If you're watching this ⁠⁠episode on YouTube⁠⁠, hit the Subscribe button, Like the video, and hit the notification bell so you don't miss an episode! If you're listening on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, consider leaving us a rating and a review as it helps with discoverability and growth. ⁠⁠Support Boss Rush on Patreon⁠⁠ for exclusive content, early access and audio versions of shows, become a Patreon Producer, and more. Visit our website for all of our content including ⁠⁠reviews⁠⁠, ⁠⁠news⁠⁠, ⁠⁠daily Boss Rush Banter⁠⁠ discussion topics, ⁠⁠listicles⁠⁠, ⁠⁠features⁠⁠, and more. However you support us, it means so much to us. Thank you for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the ⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠. 

Kyle goes into detail his prep and account of his 100km FKT attempt. Does he do it? Debbie didn't think he would. Listen to find out! We also invent genius fuelling ideas and recap the 1st ever Alford Bull Running Festival, which was a huge success! podcast@trs-training.com https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fkt-alford-round?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CL

Medverkande i detta avsnitt är: Poki, Danny och Victoria!I detta avsnitt bjuder på samtal om spel, anime och lite brädspel - allt i ett trevligt sällskap! Denna gång med anime som har lite för långt namn, allt är Pokis fel!Spel som tas upp:Hollow Knight: Silksong,SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance,Echoes of the End,South of Midnight,Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar,Film/TV som tas upp:The White Mage Who was Banished From the Hero's Party is Picked Up by an S-Rank Adventurer: This White Mage is Too Out of the Ordinary, A Minecraft Movie,Fly Me to the Moon,Wednesday,Övrigt som tas upp:I detta avsnitt tar vi upp brädspelet Bombbuster och Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write. Vi tar även upp boken Utpost av Dmitrij Gluchovskij.Kom med i vår Discord här! - Nördliv på iTunes – Nördliv på Spotify

Jeff and Christian welcome Janet Garcia from MinnMax back to the show to discuss the indie space in the wake of the Silksong announcement, Skate finally hitting early access, and a new rumor about Playstation going Switch. The Playlist: Janet: Slay the Spire, Time Flies, Persona 5 Royal Christian: Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance, Gears of War: Reloaded, Destiny: Rising  Jeff: Lumines Arise demo, Gears of War Reloaded, Fretless Tabletop Time: Janet: Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion Listener: Panda Spin, Spooktacular Parting Gifts!

This week on Nintendo Pow Block: This week, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig is joined by Xbox Casuals cohost Josh Finney to break down the biggest gaming news. We cover reports of a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit shortage, the console's record-breaking sales, and Square Enix confirming Final Fantasy VII Remake runs at a stable 30fps on Switch 2.Plus, Sony is rumored to be developing a PlayStation 6 handheld with Switch-style docking, Cyberpunk 2077's surprising physical sales success, Playtonic's Yooka-Replaylee reveal, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D going gold, and more Nintendo news.This and more on Nintendo Pow Block!Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠, Cofounder of Xbox Casuals - An Xbox Podcast and Tower Casuals: The Destiny PodcastJoin the Boss Rush Community: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boss Rush Network: Follow Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy merch on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thank you for your Support!Thank you for watching or listening to Nintendo Pow Block, the Nintendo podcast from Boss Rush Network! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to subscribe to the channel, give the video a Like, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast app, please leave us a 5-star rating and a review—it really helps! For more great content, visit our website at BossRush.net. Thanks for your continued support of Nintendo Pow Block and our independent endeavor with the Boss Rush Network!

This week on The Gaming Duo, we're breaking down the latest reports about the PlayStation 6 and the possibility of Sony returning to handheld gaming with a Switch-style device. We also share our impressions of Lost Soul Aside after spending time with the demo, and dig into what Xbox's move to bring Cloud Gaming to lower Game Pass tiers could mean for the future.On top of that, we talk about the slow rollout of Switch 2 dev kits, the buzz around Skate's early access, and clear up the rumors about Capcom's Pragmata.Hosts Kelvin (@foxphotons) and Rob (@ridicrob) bring you the news, opinions, and speculations that matter most to gamers.

Nick and Connor break down the rumored PS6 handheld, a potential September Nintendo direct, and Lost Soul Asides rocky launch!Link To The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoOp64Link to Discord, Merch AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/co_op64Intro Music By Jamie Vere0:00 Intro1:35 Housekeeping8:49 PlayStation 6 Handheld Details29:19 September Nintendo Direct Predictions45:50 Hollow Knight Silksong Priced At $2050:05 Judas Details54:55 Lost Soul Asides Rocky Launch

YouTuber Moore's Law Is Dead said in a recent video that this so far unannounced PlayStation 6 handheld will be dockable and backwards compatible with PS4 and PS5 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jeff Grubb and Lex Luddy round out your week by chatting about a portable PS6 rumor, Final Fantasy XIV cracking down on mods, and the fact that Pragmata is not, in fact, a Mega Man game, MIKE.Today's episode is brought to you by our friends at MSI!For the next month, they'll be offering the Giant Bomb community 10% off regularly priced Intel B860/Z890 motherboards at their US Store: https://us-store.msi.com/ - Just use code "bombcast" at checkout!Big thanks to MSI for their support!

In today's Daily Fix:A fresh batch of PlayStation 6 rumors claim that the next Sony console will be a family of devices, including a handheld and an 'S' version of the console, similar to the Xbox Series S. The PS6 has not been announced, but Sony has teased they're working on the console. The PS6 handheld will reportedly be dockable and be cheaper than the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X handheld (which does not yet have a price). In other news, Cyberpunk 2077's Switch 2 edition is selling well, and maybe unsurprisingly 75% of sales are of the game's physical release. The full base game and the Phantom Liberty DLC are included on the 64GB cartridge, unlike some Switch 2 game key carts that only provide a license for the game which still needs to be downloaded from the eShop. And finally, Elden Ring Nightreign's ultra-hard Deep of Night mode has an official release date of September 11.

This week, I am welcoming Stefanie Broes, the co-founder of Moonbird, a health tech start-up active in the well-being space. Moonbird is the world's first handheld breath pacer and is all about making breathwork accessible to let people live healthier and happier lives. The product is used to decrease stress, manage anxiety, and combat sleeping problems. Stefanie has a medical background, a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, and a master's in IP and data protection law. Before starting Moonbird she worked in two other start-up companies. When she discovered the effectiveness of breathing exercises to tackle her own sleeping issues, she submerged herself in the matter.    Moonbird originated in Belgium, as the brainchild of Stefanie and Michael Broes, a brother and sister duo. When Stefanie suffered from sleeping problems, she tried breathwork but struggled to keep her focus on the breath. Moonbird is based on the calming power of affective touch. This refers to the slow, soft physical contact that, as social mammals, we're pre-wired to find soothing. This revolutionary tool guides you intuitively, helping you to breathe slowly. Simply hold moonbird in your hand, and sync your breathing to the device: inhale when it expands, exhale when it deflates.  Discussions on the Show Include:  Resources & Links: View Website To Learn More Use Code TINY TRANSITIONS for a discount at Checkout  Follow Moonbird on Instagram

Time Stamps:00:00:00 Community Guest Intros00:05:00 Is Insomniac Games Teasing Spiderman 2018 On "Other Platforms" Like Xbox Series X/S01:00:00 GAMESCOM RECAP + WHY Do PLAYSTATION Players HATE The ROG XBOX ALLY X/S Handheld?01:37:00 Outros and Special Message to the Community

Daanish Syed joins Lana, Christian, and Jeff for a friendly competition where YOU can decide the winner! The Nintendo Handheld Draft! One game for each system, GameBoy, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and Switch - but taking a franchise game on any one system eliminates that entire franchise for every other player on every other system! Listen to the picks and decide who YOU think should win, then head to patreon.com/dlcpod to find the Poll to cast your vote!

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In this episode, we join Martin Butler Martin Butler M1MRB, Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Handheld LCR Meter We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate Two new RSGB activities for National Coding Week Hams Over IP Invites Hamshack Hotline Users to Apply US Legacy Weather Satellites Being Decommissioned South Florida Pirate Radio Operator Arrested on Felony Charge TAP: A Morse Alternative Mode for HAM Radio Operators Women in Amateur Radio Panel at RSGB Convention in October Radio Club of America Technical Symposium Registration is Open Bochum Space Days 2025 Telford Hamfest

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to recap the biggest news coming out of Gamescom including the release date of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld. PlayStation has raised its prices and we now have information about Hollow Knight Silksong. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry. Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost  Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health challenge,mainly in rural areas, and underserved populations where advanced diagnostic tools like CT or MRI scans are inaccessible or delayed. Now a Gujarat based company with the health of various government agencies has innovated a portable alternative to address the issue.

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the Switch price increases, the PS6 and PS handheld leaks, and the Battlefield 6 beta test.