Welcome to Tech N' Tactile, the podcast where brothers unite to explore the fascinating intersection of technology, video games, and accessibility! Join us as we dive into the latest trends in tech and gaming, while shining a spotlight on the vital importance of making these worlds inclusive for everyone, regardless of ability. Each episode, we share our insights, experiences, and discussions on everything from cutting-edge gadgets to the most exciting game releases. But we don’t stop there! ...
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Accessible, Ambitious, and… Unfinished? The Switch 2 Verdict
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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, promising enhanced performance and a new generation of gaming experiences—but does it deliver? We've spent two weeks extensively testing Nintendo's latest hardware to bring you the unfiltered truth about what works, what doesn't, and whether it's worth your hard-earned money r…
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Retro Revelations: Navigating Sega's Disappointments and Namco's Triumphs in Gaming Collections
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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Remember blowing into cartridges and pumping quarters into arcade cabinets? We're diving deep into the world of retro game compilations that have kept classics alive for new generations—and not all collections are created equal. We start with a painful trip down memory lane as Cody recounts his disappointment w…
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Preservation Through Compilation: Featuring The SEGA Tangent You Didn’t Ask For, And Neither Did We
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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Remember that feeling of discovering a treasure trove of gaming classics all on one disc? Cody and Michael take us back to the golden age of video game compilation discs, where players could experience multiple titles from gaming history without hunting down rare cartridges or obsolete hardware. The conversatio…
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Gaming Without Barriers: How Emulation Creates Accessibility
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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Gaming accessibility shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. Yet for many players with physical limitations, certain gaming experiences have remained frustratingly out of reach due to hardware constraints. Enter emulation: the unsung hero of gaming accessibility. Remember that crushing disappo…
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From Windows Chains to Linux Liberation: A User's Journey
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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Ready to break free from Windows? In this eye-opening conversation, Cody and Michael dive deep into Linux Mint, revealing how this free, open-source operating system transformed their computing experiences and quite literally saved a college career during finals week. We explore the remarkable accessibility fea…
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Press Any Button: How Modern Gaming is Breaking Down Disability Barriers
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Leave us a Message or A Comment Here! Gaming accessibility has undergone a remarkable transformation. Where developers once laughed at the concept during the PS2 era, today's studios place accessibility features at the forefront of their design philosophy. As brothers navigating games from different disability perspectives—one with visual impairmen…
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