The Bricked Bios Podcast

Ep. 28 Ebay Rejects Gamestop's Offer / Amazon Drops Older Kindles / Google Shows Off The Googlebook

In Episode 28, the crew talks about eBay turning down GameStop’s buyout offer and what that weird little corporate chess move might mean. They also cover Amazon dropping support for older Kindle models, which is a bummer for anyone still clinging to their trusty digital bookshelf brick. To finish, they check out Google’s new AI-focused laptop, the “Googlebook,” and dig into what it says about the future of laptops, AI, and the ongoing tech industry habit of stapling buzzwords to shiny rectangles.

Ep.27 Xbox CEO Making Big Changes / Black Flag Resynced / Steam Controller Gets Released

In Episode 27, the crew discusses the shake-up at Xbox as the brand’s new CEO promises major changes, including lower Game Pass prices and ambitious plans for the future of Xbox. They also react to the reveal of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, breaking down the new gameplay footage and what it could mean for one of the most beloved entries in the series. To wrap things up, they talk about Valve officially releasing a brand-new Steam Controller, because the eternal quest to reinvent where our thumbs live continues.

Ep 26. Marathon Still Running / We Keep Switching Hardware / Hotdog Broth?

In Episode 26, the crew checks in on **Marathon** and whether the long-awaited project still has momentum behind it. They also talk about constantly switching hardware; PCs, laptops, phone and the endless quest for the “perfect” setup, a noble and possibly doomed techno-ritual. Then things get wonderfully strange as they tackle a serious nonsense question: **is hotdog broth a real thing?** Philosophy, culinary chaos, and the universe wobbling slightly off-axis.

Ep 25. Disney Looks At Epic Games / Sora AI Shuts Down / Arguing Over AI

In Episode 25, the crew dives into the news of Disney eyeing a deeper relationship with Epic Games, exploring what that could mean for gaming, virtual worlds, and massive crossover potential. They then react to reports about Sora AI shutting down, unpacking what happened and what it signals for the fast-moving AI space. To wrap things up, the conversation heats up with a full-on debate about AI, its benefits, its risks, and whether we’re heading toward something exciting or just complicated chaos.

Ep 24. Pokemon Is Releasing A New Game/ Dlss 5 Is More AI Slop / Jacob Is A Sellout

In Episode 24, the crew reacts to the announcement of a new Pokémon game, speculating on what it could bring to the series and whether it’ll shake things up or stick to the usual formula. They then dive into the debate around DLSS 5, questioning if it’s a genuine leap in performance or just more AI-driven “slop” masking real improvements. To close things out, things get personal (and a little chaotic) as they jokingly call out Jacob for being a “sellout,” as he sells his Framework to move to Apple.