Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This episode dives into why digital freedom and ownership matter more than ever. We quickly revisit the value of the PS4 in 2025, the importance and benefits of physical media, how to back up your PC games, and the smart TV settings you should turn off right now. From there we talk about Xbox trying to compete with TikTok, Windows 11 frustrations pushing people toward Linux, and practical ways to take back your digital freedom and build healthier tech habits.
We also explore whether there are simply too many games to keep up with now, talk about Amazon’s failed attempt to rival Steam, and share Prime Gaming titles worth downloading today. Later we get into how everything online is starting to feel like advertising, then wrap up with TimeSplitters Rewind, fresh PS5 news, and the reveal of the new PlayStation gaming monitor. Thanks for listening.
Subscribe to @lostsaves @EposVox & @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
Show Links:
Lost Save's PS4 Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=RkCloXWp378
EVERYONE is misunderstanding "Xbox has to compete with TikTok":
forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/10/29/satya-nadellas-plan-to-take-on-tiktok-with-xbox-makes-no-sense
Your TV Is Spying On You. Turn These Settings Off:
consumerreports.org/electronics/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smart-tv-snooping-features-a4840102036
Are There Too Many Games?:
https://bsky.app/profile/benjedwards.com/post/3m5aa2a3alc2f
Amazon Lays Off Entire Gaming Division:
https://bsky.app/profile/catacalypto.bsky.social/post/3m4cbunnsss2j
https://bsky.app/profile/letitmelo.bsky.social/post/3m4bxweqs3k2u
Everything Is Advertising:
https://bsky.app/profile/lukeplunkett.com/post/3m5adneejhs2h
TimeSplitters Rewind:
timesplittersrewind.com
PS5 PC Cross-Buy Discovery:
insider-gaming.com/a-ps5-pc-cross-buy-option-has-been-discovered-verified
PlayStation Store Dynamic Pricing Reports:
reddit.com/r/playstation/s/lXW7qPfGDY
twistedvoxel.com/playstation-experimenting-with-dynamic-game-pricing
notebookcheck.net/PlayStation-Store-dynamic-pricing-criticized-as-sale-prices-on-PS5-games-vary-by-account.1156025.0.html
The New PlayStation Gaming Monitor:
blog.playstation.com/2025/11/11/first-look-at-playstations-27-gaming-monitor
00:00:00 PS4 Is Still Awesome
00:11:00 Physical Media Mega Discussion Begins
00:13:00 How To Make Physical Copies Of Your PC Games
00:18:00 Your Smart TV Is Spying On You, Turn This Off Now
00:30:00 Xbox Competing With TikTok?!
00:39:00 Windows 11 Issues Motivating Linux Movement
00:48:00 Take Back Your Digital Freedom, Empower Your Tech Usage
01:00:28 Are There Too Many Games Now?
01:20:58 Amazon Failed To Compete With Steam
01:25:05 Prime Games To Download Now
01:25:50 Amazon Gaming Did Not Understand Steam
01:33:54 Everything Is Advertising
01:45:43 TimeSplitters Rewind Looks Awesome
01:48:00 PS5 News and PlayStation Monitor Preview
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This episode dives into why digital freedom and ownership matter more than ever. We quickly revisit the value of the PS4 in 2025, the importance and benefits of physical media, how to back up your PC games, and the smart TV settings you should turn off right now. From there we talk about Xbox trying to compete with TikTok, Windows 11 frustrations pushing people toward Linux, and practical ways to take back your digital freedom and build healthier tech habits.
We also explore whether there are simply too many games to keep up with now, talk about Amazon’s failed attempt to rival Steam, and share Prime Gaming titles worth downloading today. Later we get into how everything online is starting to feel like advertising, then wrap up with TimeSplitters Rewind, fresh PS5 news, and the reveal of the new PlayStation gaming monitor. Thanks for listening.
Subscribe to @lostsaves @EposVox & @NeuroSpicy.Cooking
Show Links:
Lost Save's PS4 Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=RkCloXWp378
EVERYONE is misunderstanding "Xbox has to compete with TikTok":
forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/10/29/satya-nadellas-plan-to-take-on-tiktok-with-xbox-makes-no-sense
Your TV Is Spying On You. Turn These Settings Off:
consumerreports.org/electronics/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smart-tv-snooping-features-a4840102036
Are There Too Many Games?:
https://bsky.app/profile/benjedwards.com/post/3m5aa2a3alc2f
Amazon Lays Off Entire Gaming Division:
https://bsky.app/profile/catacalypto.bsky.social/post/3m4cbunnsss2j
https://bsky.app/profile/letitmelo.bsky.social/post/3m4bxweqs3k2u
Everything Is Advertising:
https://bsky.app/profile/lukeplunkett.com/post/3m5adneejhs2h
TimeSplitters Rewind:
timesplittersrewind.com
PS5 PC Cross-Buy Discovery:
insider-gaming.com/a-ps5-pc-cross-buy-option-has-been-discovered-verified
PlayStation Store Dynamic Pricing Reports:
reddit.com/r/playstation/s/lXW7qPfGDY
twistedvoxel.com/playstation-experimenting-with-dynamic-game-pricing
notebookcheck.net/PlayStation-Store-dynamic-pricing-criticized-as-sale-prices-on-PS5-games-vary-by-account.1156025.0.html
The New PlayStation Gaming Monitor:
blog.playstation.com/2025/11/11/first-look-at-playstations-27-gaming-monitor
00:00:00 PS4 Is Still Awesome
00:11:00 Physical Media Mega Discussion Begins
00:13:00 How To Make Physical Copies Of Your PC Games
00:18:00 Your Smart TV Is Spying On You, Turn This Off Now
00:30:00 Xbox Competing With TikTok?!
00:39:00 Windows 11 Issues Motivating Linux Movement
00:48:00 Take Back Your Digital Freedom, Empower Your Tech Usage
01:00:28 Are There Too Many Games Now?
01:20:58 Amazon Failed To Compete With Steam
01:25:05 Prime Games To Download Now
01:25:50 Amazon Gaming Did Not Understand Steam
01:33:54 Everything Is Advertising
01:45:43 TimeSplitters Rewind Looks Awesome
01:48:00 PS5 News and PlayStation Monitor Preview
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