Best Gacha Games Podcasts (2024)

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What's the state of gacha games on PC? 55:54

6d ago55:54

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Tyler Colp about the gacha game craze on PC that's exploded since Genshin Impact. How many of them are actually worth playing, how can you get into them, and where is this train headed next?By PC Gamer

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Episode 255 - Gacha 1:01:49

8d ago1:01:49

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The news well is dry, so I talk about going to Enchanted Forest: Water Safari (where the fun never stops). Then we talk a bit about Microsoft changing the Game Pass tiers and pricing.Matt has been in the process of moving and changing jobs so he played a bit of the Ratchet and Clank game that came out in 2013 I had never heard of before. I beat Eld…

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Episode 256 - Magic Gloves 1:13:59

6h ago1:13:59

1:13:59

We are truly in the summer news doldrums now! We talk about the Sag-Aftra video game strike and all of Humble Games suddenly being laid off. Not a very uplifting news segment...Then, I go on about how I am continuing to play Zenless Zone Zero, beat Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, and am continuing to plug away at Octopath Traveler 2. Matt on the other …

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What does Steam's top 100 wishlisted games say about PC gaming right now? 59:53

2h ago59:53

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Robin Valentine about the top 100 wishlisted games on Steam right now. Does the big list reflect what's actually popular in PC gaming right now? Have our collective tastes changed over the years and will we ever get tired of survival crafting games?…

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When is the renaissance of games like The Sims actually happening? 59:25

2h ago59:25

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie sit down to talk about the state of life sim games. There's still almost nothing out there that's actually like The Sims, which has reigned supreme for far too long. What new life sim options are actually coming up and when will they actually launch?By PC Gamer

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What makes a game expansion so great? 57:55

27d ago57:55

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Wes Fenlon about game expansions. We just got to play one of the best of the best with Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, but we've actually got a lot of love for a good game expansion. What is it that makes expansions so great and what are our old all-time favorites?…

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How well do we know our own Steam library backlogs? 1:01:06

1M ago1:01:06

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren devised a little library based on all the ways you can sort your Steam library. Can we identify a game based on its file size? Can we deduce which games we added to our Steam libraries first all the way back in the 2010s? Play along with our little multiple choice quiz and maybe post a little question of y…

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Episode 254 - The Switch Isn't Done Yet 1:03:49

28d ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Is it time for me to get a new mic? Inexplicably the sound quality on my mic was randomly much worse again. It sounds like I'm in an open floor warehouse. Despite that we still talk about how the Nintendo Switch is still alive and kicking with the latest Nintendo Direct.Then we move in to the games we've been playing. I beat Nine Sols and moved rig…

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GOODBYE PENACONY! Honkai: Star Rail 2.3 Ending 1:21:03

15d ago1:21:03

1:21:03

In the latest episode of Strapped In our hosts say goodbye to Penacony. Honkai Star Rail V2.3 ending.By Nihmune & Mina Aoyama

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What games originally got us into online gaming? 50:07

1M ago50:07

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In this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk about their early experiences of childhood gaming and all the other eras of online gaming firsts. We may have gotten in during the second wave of MMOs and online chat rooms, but what about the adults who played MUDs or the kids who grew up entirely on Minecraft?…

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What were the best summer showcase announcements? 55:57

1M ago55:57

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie call in Harvey Randall to talk about all the many summer gaming showcases we watched this month. Along with our own PC Gaming Show there was the Xbox Games Showcase, a State of Play, and the Summer Game Fest too. What were we most excited to see and which games were no-shows this year?…

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WUTHERING THOSE WAVES 1:27:15

1M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

By Nihmune & Mina Aoyama

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Where did all our gaming slang actually come from? 58:27

2M ago58:27

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren called upon Robin Valentine to talk about the evolution of gaming slang. We've pulled together a new guide to all the gaming terms and trends you need to know, but where did some of these words even come from? And how did "instagib" become a thing anyway?By PC Gamer

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Honkai Star Rail Story 2.2 was MINDBLOWING 2:12:32

1M ago2:12:32

2:12:32

Another brand new episode of Strapped In! Today Numi and Mina cover the incredible story brought to us in V2.2 of Honkai Star Rail. Make sure to follow/subscribe for new episodes as they release!By Nihmune & Mina Aoyama

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Episode 253 - The Candle 1:56:15

2M ago1:56:15

1:56:15

Geoff Keighly continues to build Summer Game Fest on the corpse of E3, so we watched all the hot showcases and let you know what we think! Many things were revealed, but nothing too crazy.Matt played a lot of older games and started Hellblade 2 while I mostly played the hottest new metroidvania to hit the market, Nine Sols.…

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What are the weirdest brand tie-ins in gaming? 55:15

2M ago55:15

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On this week's Chat Log podcast, Lauren and Mollie talk with Tyler Colp about the weird world of brand tie-ins and crossovers in gaming. Why is it always high fashion or energy drinks that get put into games and what even makes a decent brand tie-in event?By PC Gamer

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Episode 252 - Emo Night Burger King 1:27:07

2M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Some combination of my congested voice and my mic being super weird made me sound really blown out this episode, so enjoy that!Matt and I discuss IGN hoovering up a bunch if other game media sites, and do a lot of speculation on what could be shown at Summer Games Fest and all the surrounding showcases.I finally played 2012's Dishonored and loved i…

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Which games do we expect to see at the summer showcases this year? 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Ted Litchfield about the upcoming week of summer showcases in June. The early June period which was once E3 is now unnamed, but that hasn't stopped Summer Game Fest, Microsoft, Ubisoft, and other publishers from pulling together a big online video presentation in the style of ye olde E3 press con…

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Mental Health: Don't Forget To Rest At The Campfire 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Hello everyone! This will be our last episode of the first season of LevelUpVibes! We have concluded mental health awareness month with a talk all about mental health in general, tying it in to games, music, books, real world scenarios, and explained how we make it through every day life taking care of our mental healths! Stay tuned for more episod…

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Why do live service games feel so exhausting lately? 55:40

2M ago55:40

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk with Morgan Park about the live service game fatigue we've been feeling. Why does every game need a battle pass and seasonal updates and limited time events? We used to really enjoy those things but now it's starting to feel like homework, isn't it?By PC Gamer

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ADHD - Balancing 15 Gacha Games At Once 1:00:01

3M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Hello everyone! In this episode we talk about ADHD! Very fun episode, but also a little bit of a sensitive one. We hope you all enjoy! Find all our links here! https://linktr.ee/levelupvibespodcastBy Lofee + KiWi

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Episode 251 - Tango Down 1:31:35

3M ago1:31:35

1:31:35

We return after a month of delays to bring you the news of even more upsetting layoffs and changes in the industry! At least we played a bunch of games! Matt went back to uncharted 2, and played some Mario Party while I went buck wild and played Animal Well, Hades II, Another Crab's Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle, and Harold Halibut!…

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Which games seem totally stuck in development? 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Robin Valentine about games that seems stuck in "development hell." Which games have we been anticipating the longest without any concrete update? Which ones may come out the other side and which have fallen flat when the finally show up?By PC Gamer

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Depression - Hardstuck in Life 1:04:13

3M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Welcome back to LevelUpVibes! This is our 2nd podcast episode! We are going to be talking about depression. Hopefully some of the ties in this episode with gaming and real-life stuff will help you all out and/or entertain you. Find all our links here! https://linktr.ee/levelupvibespodcastBy Lofee + KiWi

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Episode 142 - Spring 2024 Analysis; Dad Gets A New Waifu; Dad Watched 6 Freaking Shows That Mew and FM Didn't; the Yohane Metroidvania and the Spy x Family Movie 2:08:53

2M ago2:08:53

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Pic from: Mysterious Disappearances Opening song from: RoboWarrior (NES) Closing song from: Spy x Family Code: White https://shitposter.worl…

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'90s PC gaming veterans roundtable 1:05:07

3M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

For our third and final roundtable from GDC 2024, we gathered together a special group of developers who each have more than 30 years of experience making PC games. Our guests: Jordan Mechner - Karateka, Prince of Persia, The Last Express Warren Spector - Ultima Underworld, System Shock, Deus Ex Charles Cecil - Broken Sword, Beneath a Steel Sky Khr…

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Anxiety - Escaping Reality 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of LevelUpVibes. We are starting out the podcast with the #1 mental health issue in the entire world, anxiety! Listen to us talk about games such as Genshin Impact, Overwatch, Melatonin, and many others! Find all our links here! https://linktr.ee/levelupvibespodcast…

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2024 RPG roundtable: Baldur's Gate 3, Avowed, Cyberpunk, In Stars and Time, Elder Scrolls designers 1:21:40

3M ago1:21:40

1:21:40

PC Gamer's RPG roundtable returns with a powerful panel of RPG experts to talk lovable and hateable companions, romance (and thirst), how you make a great intro to a massive game, and much more. Joining our panel this year: Swen Vincke, founder and director at Larian (Baldur's Gate 3) Carrie Patel, game director and senior narrative designer at Obs…

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Episode 141 - Spring 2023 Review Even Though It's 2024; Crunchyroll Sucks; Mediocre Things That We Inexplicably Love 1:24:37

3M ago1:24:37

1:24:37

MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Pic from: Oshi no Ko Opening song from: RoboWarrior (NES) Closing song from: Chaos Legion (PS2) https://shitposter.world/noyoushutthefuckupd…

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Thirsting Over Waifus! 1:16:34

3M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

By Nihmune & Mina Aoyama

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The State of PC Gaming roundtable (2024) - Larian, Digital Extremes, CCP, Mega Crit 1:20:08

3M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Global-editor-in-chief Evan Lahti leads the developers behind some of PC gaming's biggest hits in a discussion on the state of our hobby and the biggest trends, risks and opportunities in PC gaming today. Joining us: Michael Douse - Director of Publishing, Larian (Baldur's Gate 3) Rebecca Ford - Creative Director, Warframe Eyrún Jónsdóttir - VP of …

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Episode 250 - Dead Space Is DEAD 1:23:43

4M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

It's our 250th episode, but we didn't really prepare anything special. Instead we discuss how Dead Space is on ice again at EA, the insanity a few studio closures, and some hot indie showcases.Matt got extra into hockey these past few weeks so he really only played Metroid Prime. That allowed me to talk at length about the 900 games I played such a…

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Episode 140 - SHITPOSTER DOT WARUDO; GameFAQs Ruined; Mega Man Battle Network; Dad Talks About 4 Mangoes 50:17

4M ago50:17

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MP3 download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-spc/ Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Pic from: My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again Opening clip from: Jojo's Bizarre Aventure (1993) Opening…

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Did we think the Fallout TV show season one was rad? 52:51

4M ago52:51

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk with Fallout-enjoyer Chris Livingston about the first season of Amazon's Fallout TV show. Was it rad? Did it succeed at adapting the vaults of the wasteland and selling us on new characters?By PC Gamer

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Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Story Left us HEARTBROKEN... 1:45:59

4M ago1:45:59

1:45:59

By Nihmune & Mina Aoyama

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What are the white whale games we may never play? 53:20

4M ago53:20

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Tyler Colp about the games they should really get kicked out of their favorite genres for not playing yet. Which classic RPGs are the biggest holes in our back catalog and which lengthy story campaigns are just never getting completed? Shame aside though, maybe there are some games that aren't ac…

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Episode 249 - Matt's Mystery Games 1:09:14

4M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

We return from our one episode without layoffs to let you know about some more layoffs. Then we hit the bottom of the news barrel to bring you hot things like maybe Gears 6 is getting announced this summer.In the games section you can hear all about my Stardew Valley Bender before we move into my favorite part of the podcast, which is listening to …

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Which PC games do you remember from your childhood? 58:27

4M ago58:27

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk about the PC games they remember from their childhood. Mollie hailed from the Learning Land while Lauren was an enjoyer of Humongus Entertainment, but did any of those favorite genres stick with us as adults? And did anyone ever discover The Sims any way other than a friend showing it to them?…

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How's everyone's experience with Dragon's Dogma 2 so far? 58:06

4M ago58:06

58:06

On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk with Fraser Brown about Dragon's Dogma 2 and all of our time with it so far. Fraser's already clocked over 100 hours adventuring with his pawn, Gorbo while Mollie and Lauren are just getting started. It's been a comedy of errors in weird quest designs, goofy pawns, and wacky combat, but we're all enjo…

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How do PC game launchers stack up in 2024? 57:01

5M ago57:01

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk with Robin Valentine who recently undertook the arduous task of ranking lots of common game launchers. The result? Steam is still unbeatable, but why is that? Other broad launchers like the Epic Store and GOG have made improvements over the years and publisher launchers like the EA app have gotten ove…

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Episode 248 - Dogma Is Back 1:27:05

5M ago1:27:05

1:27:05

For once the news wasn't dominated by layoffs and studio closures! We discuss a few titles that were shown off and a few release date announcements.The true meat of the episode comes from the metric ton of games we both played over the past two weeks. I finished FF7 Rebirth, and started Stardew Valley (again), and Dragon's Dogma 2! Matt again went …

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Episode 139 - Battle Angel Alita Volume 1 Frikken Rules; Mew's Anime of the Year 2023, Part 1 (Winter); Mew Has a Website Now 1:57:40

4M ago1:57:40

1:57:40

Download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Pic from: Battle Angel Alita Opening clip from: https://letthemfightpod.libsyn.com/ep-402-futoshi-matsunaga (Shitlib podcast, but I found this bit amusing and relevant) Opening song from: RoboWarrior (N…

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2.1 HONKAI STAR RAIL IS GOING TO BE INSANE 1:03:15

4M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

By Nihmune & Mina Aoyama

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Episode 138 - We Miss You, Toriyama 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Pic from: Dragon Ball Opening song from: Dragon Ball Z - Battle With An Ultra Saiyan Closing song from: Chrono Trigger - To Far Away Times https://shitposter.club/noyoushutthefuckupdad https://shitposte…

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How do we really feel about the yellow paint on climbable ledges trick? 56:36

5M ago56:36

56:36

On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Tyler Wilde about the traditional topic of debate for this decade: yellow paint on climbable ledges in games. Players say they're sick of it; developers say it's necessary for showing players the way. What do we say? Well, we're not above having our own little debate about it, that's for sure.…

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Episode 247 - Final Fantasy Infinite 1:14:15

5M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

Sadly the video game industry is continuing to fall apart so we once again discuss the numerous layoffs and closures that have happened before moving into some slightly more positive news.I played Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth almost exclusively while Matt finished Vanquish and Bioshock Infinite. He's also chipping away at some other games such as the cl…

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The Journey begins… are you Strapped In? 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

It's time for y'all to hear us YAP.By Nihmune & Mina Aoyama

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Does "getting good" at a game ruin the fun? 57:12

5M ago57:12

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On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Morgan Park about how it feels to actually get good at competitive games. Between Mollie's Tekken tournaments and Morgan's time as a ranked Rainbow Six Siege player, they have stories about how super sweaty matches can really change their relationship with a game. Is getting that good actually wo…

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Episode 137 - Shangri-La Frontier Is the Best MMO; Vorpal Bunnies; Suikoden Creator Dies; We Answer 30 Saucy Secrets (Too Hot For YouTube!) 1:39:12

5M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

Download here: https://mega.nz/folder/qTZhmIxJ#HWaY1qIn369eAd-BLqTvog Email us: garbageday AT cock.li Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@dad-spc:1 Pic from: Shangri-La Frontier Opening song from: RoboWarrior (NES) Closing song from: Deadman Wonderland https://shitposter.club/noyoushutthefuckupdad https://shitposter.club/coolboymew https://shitpost…

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How do we get into custom mechanical keyboards? 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

On this week's Chat Log, Lauren and Mollie talk with Jacob Ridley about getting into the daunting custom keyboard scene. We've all seen the beautiful keyboards with pleasant ASMR clicking on our social feeds, but Jacob is going to tell us how to actually get started—hopefully without totally scaring us off.…

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