Episode 119 - Steam Machine, COD Early Access, MS Selling XBOX?

The conversation covers podcast preparation, personal updates, opinions on recent events, UFC, Fourth of July plans, vacation, gaming, sports games, cheating in gaming, and the Apex Legends ban. The conversation delves into the impact of latency on gaming, the use of controller modification and input manipulation, the shift from hardware to software reliance, cheating and exploits in gaming, and the evolution of gaming culture and skill maintenance. The conversation covers various aspects of gaming, including changes in gaming experience, new game modes, challenges with new game features, and frustrations with the gaming experience. It also delves into the evolution of Call of Duty games and a discussion on the Steam Machine and PC gaming.TakeawaysPodcast preparation and personal updatesOpinions on recent events and UFCFourth of July plans and vacationGaming and sports gamesCheating in gaming and Apex Legends ban Latency and input manipulation affect gaming experience.Shift from hardware to software reliance in gaming.Evolution of gaming culture and skill maintenance. Changes in gaming experience and frustration with new game featuresEvolution of Call of Duty games and discussion on Steam Machine and PC gamingChapters00:00 Podcast Preparation and Personal Updates02:29 Opinions on Recent Events and UFC06:16 Fourth of July Plans and Vacation11:15 Gaming and Sports Games19:08 Cheating in Gaming and Apex Legends Ban21:25 Impact of Latency on Gaming22:16 Controller Modification and Input Manipulation25:20 Shift from Hardware to Software Reliance26:05 Cheating and Exploits in Gaming36:30 Evolution of Gaming Culture and Skill Maintenance53:40 Gaming Experience and Changes55:00 New Game Modes and Map Design56:25 Evolution of Call of Duty Games59:21 Challenges with New Game Features01:03:13 Gaming Experience and Frustrations01:14:17 Discussion on Steam Machine and PC Gaming