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In this landmark 50th episode of the show, our hosts dive into the history of what ‘Jiggle Physics’ actually means in the context of 3D animation and gaming.

Hosted by: Jennifer Locke, Carli Velocci, and Rebecca Spear

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Daniel shares his Surface Duo unboxing experience with Jerry and Hayato as they survey the landscape of current and future foldables. There are also fresh rumors about Pixel 5 and the official release of Android 11 is inching closer.

Daniel also sits down for an interview with journalist and best-selling author Peter Nowak to chat about the current state of the Internet as a source for good, the telecom industry, and his new book: ‘The Rise of Real-Life Superheroes and the Fall of Everything Else’.

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Unboxing the Surface Duo: Hands-on with Microsoft’s ambitious new phone
LG Wing’s rotating dual-screen display shown off in leaked video
Fold 2 shown off on video
Samsung’s next-gen foldables may have S Pen support, two-way folding design
Google Pixel 5 will have a Snapdragon 765G, 90Hz display, ultra-wide camera
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Carli and Rebecca hold court while Jen takes a week off, but they are joined by Samantha Nelson to give an update on the Epic vs. Apple/Google battle. They also geek out on a pair of tabletop RPG inspired video games: Baldur’s Gate 3 and Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Plus, check out some of the more interesting titles announced during Nintendo Indie World.

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Epic to hold #FreeFortnite Cup as one final event for iOS players | iMore
Apple says Epic Games wanted a ‘special deal’ for Fortnite in new filing | iMore
Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access launch date revealed | Android Central
Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Definitive Edition for Xbox review — An impressively faithful recreation of the TTRPG experience | Windows Central
Nintendo Indie World: Everything announced during the August showcase | iMore
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Team JP is here to evaluate the various game and console announcements that have taken place online this summer. They also devote time to exploring Summer Update Wave 2 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Halo Infinite multiplayer, and more.

They also take time to answer some listener questions. Check it out!

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Fireworks, dreams, and save backups coming with Summer Update Wave 2 | iMore
Halo Infinite multiplayer confirmed to be free-to-play and run at 120FPS on Xbox Series X | Windows Central
Free-to-play Halo Infinite multiplayer: Good or bad? | Windows Central
‘Grounded’ beginner’s guide: Combat, crafting, and survival tips you need to know | Windows Central
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Daniel Bader is joined by analyst Anshel Sag and our own Android Central writer, Nick Sutrich, for a special episode examining the current state of VR gaming and applications. They also look ahead towards the future as consumers continue to embrace affordable, portable VR devices.

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Nearly half of all VR headsets sold in 2019 was an Oculus Quest | Android Central
Oculus sales spiked in the lead-up to Half-Life: Alyx – The Verge
Oculus just bought Beat Saber developer Beat Games | Android Central
Is Supernatural VR worth the subscription cost? | Android Central
Best Hand Tracking Games for Oculus Quest in 2020 | Android Central
HP Reverb G2 brings four-camera tracking to its next-gen Windows Mixed Reality headset | Windows Central
Boz on Twitter: “As w…

Amazon Game Studios has released Crucible. It’s been getting a lot of play by streamers on Twitch, but many people have been experiencing connectivity issues with the game. Speaking of Twitch, it continues to grow by leaps and bounds as it dominates game streaming.

The gang also chat about the remakes of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2, which are being updated to bring the skaters to their current ages.

There’s more talk about Ghost of Tsushima as Jen recounts her interview with the game’s creative director. Rebecca delves into the real-world economic parallels of Animal Crossing. And in some cases, the actual real-world economy of the game.

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Crucible currently undergoing connectivity issues at launch | Windows Central
System Shock 3 development now supported by Tencent | Windows Central
As the streaming industry booms, Microsoft’…

Ara Wagoner swings by to talk with Daniel and Jerry about the rise of Chromebooks as they become increasingly popular in this era of learning and working from home. The team have a spirited discussion about what’s great and what can be improved. Plus, they offer tips on what to look for in terms of specs if you want to buy one.

Pixel 4a isn’t due until July (or maybe even later). Does that affect the relevance of the phone, and how might that impact the eventual launch of Pixel 5.

Last up, Huawei is in trouble. Again and still.

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Pixel 4a is coming July 13 with Just Black and Barely Blue colors
Here’s why Google is delaying the Pixel 4a to July (or even August) | Android Central
Why Chromebooks have become the perfect work from home laptop | Android Central
Forget what you may have heard: Chromebooks are actually great …