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Disc Rot Is Real and Here’s Why Deniers Are Wrong | OCmodcast 13

Alan McCloskeyAug 8, 20260

I wouldn’t think that preserving your game collection would be so controvertial, but there are a lot of disc rot deniers. Saturday’s podcast @ 9am

The OCmodcast now on Spotify

Alan McCloskeyAug 4, 20260

In addition to the podcast on YouTube, we also have a home on Spotify, for those that prefer to watch your favorite honey-roasted gaming news

Ending Physical Games Redefines Piracy, Windows Gaming Getting Worse | OCmodcast Episode 12

Alan McCloskeyAug 1, 2026August 1, 20260

There is renewed talk about video game preservation as nearly all video game manufacturers have said they will be ending physical media, and validating your

Steam Frame, Digital Ownership, and You! | Ocmodcast Episode 11

Alan McCloskeyJul 25, 2026July 30, 20260

There’s a lot of speculation around the release of the Steam Frame VR headset, and we’re going to be discussing that. We cover all the

Xbox Starts FIre; Complains About Heat | OCmodcast Episode 10

Alan McCloskeyJul 17, 2026July 30, 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

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

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

Celebrating Star Wars Day 2026 | OCmodcast Episode 1

Alan McCloskeyMay 4, 2026July 17, 20260

Celebrate Star Wars Day with this repeating graphic featuring the iconic May the 4th phrase. Use this visual for your holiday projects. This video provides