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New time for podcast

Alan McCloskeyJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

Now that I have some data from YouTube about when my audience is online, it is apparent that most of my audience is active on

Xbox Starts FIre; Complains About Heat | OCmodcast Episode 10

Alan McCloskeyJul 17, 2026July 19, 20260

Redmond is in full-blown crisis mode, trying to spin a devastating wave of studio closures and layoffs as a strategic pivot. But the damage control

FSR 4.1 Black Flag Resynced | Driver Update Disaster

Alan McCloskeyJul 16, 2026July 17, 20260

Testing the new AMD Adrenaline 26.6.4 drivers in Assassin's Creed Black Flag at 1440p resolution to check performance stability. After enabling FSR 4.1, the game

Xbox layoffs (PARODY) | The real reason they’re shutting down

Alan McCloskeyJul 13, 2026July 17, 20260

What’s the real reason for the layoffs? Up. Up is good. This lampooning of the recent Xbox layoffs has a funny take on what must

Xbox layoffs, Sony backpedals, Valve cashes in | Ocmodcast Episode 9

Alan McCloskeyJul 10, 2026July 17, 20260

There’s a lot going on in the industry. Xbox lays off thousands of people, after several ominous signs in the past few months. Sony tries

The End of Companion Cube, Physical Media, and AI? | OCmodcast Episode 8

Alan McCloskeyJul 3, 2026July 17, 20260

This is an end of an era… or it’s the end of something. It’s the end of physical media, which some say is the end

Much Ado About Steam Machine | OCmodcast Episode 7

Alan McCloskeyJun 26, 2026July 17, 20260

We’re talking all about the new Steam Machine. There’s some sneaky performance issues that are not being called out. It makes sense for some people

The Steam Machine Problem Nobody’s Talking About

Alan McCloskeyJun 24, 2026July 17, 20260

This breakdown helps you evaluate the true cost of upgrading versus sticking with your existing setup. Whether you are weighing the latest console price comparison

Steam Machine Costs Revealed: $1,050 Base to $1,430 Top Tier

Alan McCloskeyJun 22, 2026July 17, 20260

Curious about the Steam Machine price? I break down the exact costs for each configuration so you know what you are paying for. Build your

Will the STEAM MACHINE Launch be a DISASTER?

Alan McCloskeyJun 21, 2026July 17, 20260

This breakdown examines the current state of Valve hardware and why specific tactics regarding the Steam Machine release suggest a calculated rollout, and how it

13 FREE games, surprise FPS slowdown, unleashing DualSense, Steam Machine launch | OCmodcast Episode 6

Alan McCloskeyJun 19, 2026July 17, 20260

Catch the latest OC Modcast updates in episode 6. Get a full breakdown of the current modding news and community trends. This episode of the

Desk setup upgrades, Ultrawide monitors, Emulation Frontends and Voidling Bound | OCmodcast Episode 5

Alan McCloskeyJun 12, 2026July 17, 20260

Catch up on the latest gaming and computer news in this packed update. We cover the biggest tech stories, including one NSFW giraffe. If you

nVidia Sparks the Future, Gothic 1 Remake, Affordable Handhelds | OCmodcast Episode 4

Alan McCloskeyJun 5, 2026July 17, 20260

Optimize your PC gaming setup for better performance. See how to adjust graphics settings and manage creative software workflows. This video walks through a standard

GTA 6 PC, Steam Deck price increases, 007 First Light, and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D build | OCmodcast Episode 3

Alan McCloskeyMay 29, 2026July 17, 20260

This episode of The OC Modcast focuses on two major projects making waves on Steam right now. We review the gameplay mechanics for 007 First

Controversy in gaming community, building video-editing rig, and Retroware! Oh, and I’m BACK! | OCmodcast Episode 2

Alan McCloskeyMay 22, 2026July 17, 20260

Today I am going to go over bringing back OCmodshop to a new YouTube platform, and some of the challenges we are overcoming. We discuss