We discuss the Steam Deck LCD going away, likely due to RAM shortages. We talk about giving gaming less of yourself to enjoy the hobby more, and then dig into the self-help trend flooding YouTube around hobbies. We also talk about a PC Gamer article noting that the focus of major FPS releases is shifting away from competitive play and toward more relaxed co-op experiences. We wrap by talking about dopamine sensitivity, doing things for yourself, and creating.
00:00:00 - Season 2 Begins
00:01:48 - Finishing Horizon Zero Dawn and Starting Forbidden West
00:12:46 - Steam Deck Funded by Counter-Strike Skins
00:15:47 - The End of the Steam Deck LCD
00:20:53 - Launching the gamer.dad Blog
00:22:04 - Rediscovering RSS
00:23:27 - Giving Games Less of Yourself
00:31:24 - When Intentional Gaming Becomes the Default
00:51:21 - The FPS Vibe Shift
01:10:24 - YouTube, Algorithms, and Sensationalism
01:30:16 - Doing Things Just for Yourself
01:39:30 - Dopamine Sensitivity and Overstimulation
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