There is some OLD news and topics, as it's been difficult to set aside time to podcast with the group.   In this episode we ask is modern gaming a chore, Game Over, Deal Done  Activision & Microsoft. We are the Borg, resistance is futile. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness. Xbox Adorably all digital? Consoles a thing of the past?   00:00:00 Let's talk tech 00:04:17 PlayStation, Sayonara Jim PlayStation going Home? 01:18:27 2023 the best year for gaming? 01:44:40 Predictions for 2024 02:03:19 Conclusions, What games are we playing and what tech are we playing with.   This podcast was recorded 14/01/24   Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day!   Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with.   Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

There is some OLD news and topics, as it's been difficult to set aside time to podcast with the group.   In this episode we ask is modern gaming a chore, Game Over, Deal Done  Activision & Microsoft. We are the Borg, resistance is futile. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness. Xbox Adorably all digital? Consoles a thing of the past?   00:00:00 Let's talk tech 00:06:00 Is modern gaming a chore? 00:35:55 Deal Done  Activision & Microsoft. We are the Borg, resistance is futile. 01:03:18 Xbox Adorably all digital? Consoles a thing of the past? 02:08:40 Conclusions, What games are we playing and what tech are we playing with.   This podcast was recorded 08/10/23   Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day!   Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge.   Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with.  Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

* There is some OLD news and topics, as it's been difficult to set aside time to podcast with the group. It's interesting to see how things have changed especially with PlayStation and Xbox. In this episode we talk about Nintendo "I'm about kickin' ass, I'm about takin' names, and we're about makin' games.", China Challengers facing the great wall, PS vs Xbox In a Submission Hold or just taped out, Gaming and Film Is it a match made in hell?   00:00:00 Let's talk tech 00:03:53 Nintendo "I'm about kickin' ass, I'm about takin' names, and we're about makin' games." 01:01:03  PS vs Xbox In a Submission Hold or just taped out! 02:04:10 China Challengers facing the great wall 02:32:16 Gaming and Film Is it a match made in hell? 02:59:57 Conclusions, What games are we playing and what tech are we playing with.   This podcast was recorded 09/05/23 Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day!     Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge.   Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with.   Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about gaming in 2022? Was it a quiet year for gaming releases with a number of stellar games? How did Xbox and PlayStation stack up in 2022, and what were the most notable games related moments? Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/ Audio versions of the podcast Anchor https://anchor.fm/joe6673 Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/neutral-lounge Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZGU3OTg4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neutral-lounge/id1554913802 Pocket Casts https://pca.st/9ajm3n23 RadioPublic https://radiopublic.com/neutral-lounge-6r7zYk Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3MLT8dE06ckZaKjDho9vt6 CastBox https://castbox.fm/channel/Neutral-Lounge-id3927232 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dcf0c371-997e-4e54-a279-82f9a2ae7615/neutral-lounge Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/neutral-lounge Pocket Casts https://pca.st/9ajm3n23

In this episode we talk about Xbox versus PlayStation. As 2 of 3 big console players enter the Octagon, we ask ourselves is the console war real? Are console fan boys being put out of job and could we be seeing the beginning of the end of the Activision Blizzard deal? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/ Audio versions of the podcast Anchor https://anchor.fm/joe6673 Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/neutral-lounge Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZGU3OTg4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neutral-lounge/id1554913802 Pocket Casts https://pca.st/9ajm3n23 RadioPublic https://radiopublic.com/neutral-lounge-6r7zYk Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3MLT8dE06ckZaKjDho9vt6 CastBox https://castbox.fm/channel/Neutral-Lounge-id3927232 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dcf0c371-997e-4e54-a279-82f9a2ae7615/neutral-lounge Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/neutral-lounge Pocket Casts https://pca.st/9ajm3n23

In this episode we AMD, Intel & Nvidia GPUs, how does each company stand in the GPU landscape. Are graphics cards getting so expensive your need a bank loan to get one? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/ Audio versions of the podcast Anchor https://anchor.fm/joe6673 Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/neutral-lounge Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZGU3OTg4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neutral-lounge/id1554913802 Pocket Casts https://pca.st/9ajm3n23 RadioPublic https://radiopublic.com/neutral-lounge-6r7zYk Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3MLT8dE06ckZaKjDho9vt6 CastBox https://castbox.fm/channel/Neutral-Lounge-id3927232 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dcf0c371-997e-4e54-a279-82f9a2ae7615/neutral-lounge Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/neutral-lounge Pocket Casts https://pca.st/9ajm3n23

In this episode we talk about Game of the Year, what's the point! Given 2022 was such quite year for Game Releases is there any value in doing the award. Was the GOTY any good, is it maturing as event that reflects the industry? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/ Audio versions of the podcast Anchor https://anchor.fm/joe6673 Breaker https://www.breaker.audio/neutral-lounge Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZGU3OTg4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neutral-lounge/id1554913802 Pocket Casts https://pca.st/9ajm3n23 RadioPublic https://radiopublic.com/neutral-lounge-6r7zYk Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3MLT8dE06ckZaKjDho9vt6 CastBox https://castbox.fm/channel/Neutral-Lounge-id3927232 Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dcf0c371-997e-4e54-a279-82f9a2ae7615/neutral-lounge Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/show/neutral-lounge Pocket Casts https://pca.st/9ajm3n23

In this episode we talk about the state of the world economy, is it hurting games? Will gaming become an even more expensive hobby! Will games see another price rise? £90 games incoming? Physical Game Stores even less viable? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about PC Gaming CPUs, the CPU wars have begun. AMD Fires First with Zen4 but there are blanks! Raptor Lake responds, Intel that’s a Big Gun! CPU Wars, we’ve won a battle not the War! what’s the next Theatre of War? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about the PlayStation and Xbox Dance Off! PlayStation won't let go of Call of Duty, and well to hell with bad optics. The Xbox and Activision deal starts to look less likely. Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about game events, have they returned to form and are they what they were pre-pandemic. Was Gamescon cringe worthy or worthy as the biggest European games event? Did the Destiny showcase do enough and is Warframe Tennocon how it should be done? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode In this episode we talk about Game of the Year - What's the point! AMD, Intel and Nvidia Next Gen GPUs, lottery numbers at the ready! Xbox & PlayStation, enter the Octagon, fight! 2022 what will you remember? 00:00:00 Let's talk tech 00:03:48 Game of the Year - What's the point! 00:32:23 AMD, Intel and Nvidia Next Gen GPUs lottery numbers at the ready! 01:09:28 Xbox & PlayStation, enter the Octagon, fight! 01:53:01 2022 what will you remember? 02:12:10 Conclusions, What games are we playing and what tech are we playing with. This podcast was recorded 07/01/23 Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about recent game events! A non event or a return to form? PlayStation and Xbox Dance Off!? Or Hand bags at 10 paces? Is the global economy affecting gaming? Economics of Fail! AMD, Intel, Nvidia are about to enter another generation … but is it next gen? And will Joe ever stop loving Warframe? 00:00:00 Let's talk tech 00:04:22 Game events! A non event or a return to form? 01:05:06 PlayStation and Xbox Dance Off!? Or Hand bags at 10 paces? 01:46:46 AMD, Intel, Nvidia are about to enter another generation but is it next gen? 02:35:43 Is the global economy affecting gaming? Economics of Fail! 03:04:33 Conclusions, What games are we playing and what tech are we playing with. This podcast was recorded 03/09/22 Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about showcases, showcase showdown Xbox vs PlayStation, style over substance? Do Sony PlayStation even care about show cases and events? Do Microsoft Xbox have anything to show in 2022? Is it the death of Showcases as we know it. Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Split Screen is a smaller sized segment taken from the Haptic Feedback Podcast. Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about Game Pass, how much does it take to run it? Is a loss lead or just loss. Why doesn't Sony want a day and date Game Pass of its own? Does PlayStation have a different approach in mind? Is Game Pass the only way to win the day? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Split Screen is a smaller sized segment taken from the Haptic Feedback Podcast. Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about The Man Cave, me Tarzan you Jane! What's your tech fantasy? What will your tech and gaming Mantuary house? Retro, current gen and PC tech? How much would you spend on it? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Split Screen is a smaller sized segment taken from the Haptic Feedback Podcast. Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about Games that ruin you! Video Game Addiction real? How are different countries treating or combating the issue and is the Video Games Industry doing enough? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Split Screen is a smaller sized segment taken from the Haptic Feedback Podcast. Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

In this episode we talk about Games that ruin you! Video Game Addiction real? The Man Cave, me Tarzan you Jane! What's your fantasy? Game Pass, how much does it take to run it? Loss lead or just Loss, Showcase showdown Xbox vs PlayStation, style over substance? And will Al ever stop playing mobile games? 00:00:00 Let's talk tech 00:03:58 Games that ruin you! Video Game Addiction real? 00:36:44 The Man Cave, me Tarzan you Jane! What's your fantasy? 00:52:06 Game Pass, how much does it take to run it? Loss lead or just Loss 01:13:12 Showcase showdown Xbox vs PlayStation, style over substance? 01:50:24 Conclusions, What games are we playing and what tech are we playing with. This podcast was recorded 19/07/22 Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J, and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ Wordpress Site : https://neutrallounge.wordpress.com/

Split Screen is a smaller sized segment taken from the Haptic Feedback Podcast. Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. In this episode we talk about Steam Deck! Is it a catalyst for portable comebacks? Will Microsoft or Sony take note and enter the portable games device market (Again for Sony)? Is Steam Deck really a Windows PC gaming device or is it a device that pushes forward Linux Gaming. Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ

Split Screen is a smaller sized segment taken from the Haptic Feedback Podcast. Haptic Feedback is a Podcast about Video Games and Games Hardware, we also cover technology broadly including computer hardware and software. Haptic Feedback was formally known as the Neutral Lounge. In this episode we ask WTF is the Metaverse? Is this another Tech Gold Rush, or the inevitable direction of the human race. Do we have existing Metaverse's in the shape of MMOs, Live Service Games, VR and Fortnite? What contributes to the Metaverse, are we being primed for it? Looking forward to hearing your views. Have a stellar day! Haptic Feedback is hosted by Joe, Al & J and the opinions in the podcast are our own, and not that of any organization we are connected with. Twitter : https://twitter.com/gamekudos YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPJJTZlfR2ghYrtH1AnSrQ