Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions

It starts simply with an ice pole and ends with the death of a political figure and the massive tour of Taylor Swift in Australia right now.

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• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Arcade Couch: Between The Cushions is captured before recording Arcade Couch, our weekly gaming/tech podcast.

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• Music: "Georgia Stomp" by DJ Assault
  

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Join us in a lively conversation with friends who share their thought-provoking perspectives on gaming, video games, and technology in this podcast episode. We delve deep into the essentials of gaming hardware upkeep and the importance of routine cleaning and maintenance for optimal gaming experience. Enjoy the humorous anecdotes revolving around the purchasing of compressed air for computer cleaning.

The spotlight then transitions to an in-depth review and analysis of the game 'Death Stranding' by renowned game designer Hideo Kojima. We debate the game's merits, analyze game trailer coherence, and discuss how the in-game elements contribute to gameplay experience. This heated conversation brings out polarizing views that showcase the individualistic love for gaming and its culture.

The podcast shifts from interactive entertainment to a passionate speculation on the recurring characters in Kojima's future works. Be part of the excitement as we talk about Kojima's tweet about Mads Mikkelsen's reappearance in the game, fueling further engaging discussions about potential storylines and character evolutions.

Augmented reality takes center stage as we discuss its groundbreaking advancements and implications for our daily life. Our friends share their experiences about Apple Vision and mull over a future where high-tech wearable devices seamlessly blend with day-to-day activities. Amidst our shared enthusiasm, we also ponder the potential health risks associated with prolonged exposure to screens.

Capping off the podcast, we examine the uncanny resemblance of new tech wearables to scuba masks and humorously speculate about the future of humans in a technology-driven world. We balance the tech revolution excitement with a reminder of the integral role and simplicity of eyeglasses in our lives.

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We're not too sure how we spend so much time talking about keys in this episode, but Dylan and Ciaran sure did have some thoughts on the appropriate way to handle and keep one's keys.

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What's been happening in Dylan, Ashley, and Ciaran's lives as the year comes to a close? And how do we rate our years?

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Who bought what on Black Friday sales; how's it feel working it; why did Ashley make that choice?

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Ashley has injured his ankle somehow while Ciaran shares his disdain for the Americanisation of Australia in this very random episode of Between the Cushions

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Ciaran discusses the choices and thoughts that have led him to jump into a University course in November.

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Ciaran leads Dylan down memory lane from PAX Australia 2023 this year and his time at the Fortress Gala on Saturday night. 

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We changed the website and didn't do it at the best time. Dylan is tired. Ash is sad about sports.

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Finals Football is here and one person on the show is so confident about his teams’ chances that he is asking if anyone has started work on the double parade.

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