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Play Sharp, Hear For Life | An Esports Audiology and The Vault Gaming Center Podcast

Play Sharp, Hear For Life | An Esports Audiology and The Vault Gaming Center Podcast

By: Dr. Brian James | Esport Audiology | The Vault Gaming Center
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🎮🎧 Esports Audiology & The Vault Gaming Center Podcast – where hearing health meets high-level play. Hosted by Dr. Brian James, AuD, CCC-A, this show covers safe listening, smart headset choices, and sound as a win condition—plus how to build healthy, inclusive esports programs at home, in schools, and at venues like The Vault. Gamers, parents, coaches, and orgs: follow for practical tips, then visit EsportsAudiology.com or TheVaultOhio.com.Dr. Brian James | Esport Audiology | The Vault Gaming Center Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Exploring Virtual Gaming Hubs: The Future of Interactive Entertainment
    Feb 4 2026

    https://www.thevaultohio.com/post/what-is-a-virtual-gaming-hub-portsmouth-oh


    Virtual gaming hubs are changing how we play — blending community, competition, and immersive tech into one shared experience. In this episode, we break down what a virtual gaming hub is, why it matters (even if you’re a “casual”), and how The Vault Gaming Center in Portsmouth, Ohio is building a regional hub where esports, VR, tournaments, and family-friendly gaming collide.
    We’ll also cover the 40 Second Rule (how to stop overthinking mid-match), what features actually matter when choosing a hub, and the biggest trends coming next (VR, AI matchmaking, creator culture).

    🎮 Visit: thevaultohio.com
    📍 The Vault Gaming Center — Portsmouth, OH
    ✅ Follow/subscribe for weekly esports + VR + community drops.

    VR gaming in Portsmouth

    View tournament calendar

    Book a birthday party

    Hourly rates and memberships

    Fundraisers & partnerships

    School Field Trips

    School Programs

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    18 mins
  • Honor of Kings (2026): Best Settings, Arcana, and Pro Objective Strategy
    Jan 26 2026

    Step into Honor of Kings with a competitive edge. In this episode, we break down the winning fundamentals of mobile MOBAs—how player roles, lane control, and objective timing turn close matches into consistent wins.

    You’ll learn:

    • Objectives that actually decide games (and how to set up for them), including power spikes like the Tempest Dragon

    • Role responsibilities (Jungle, Mid, Roam/Support, Clash lane, Farm lane) and what “doing your job” looks like at a high level

    • Best settings for competitive play: controls, camera behavior, targeting preferences, and quality-of-life tweaks that reduce misplays

    • Arcana explained: how progression works, what to prioritize, and how to build toward stronger performance over time

    We also spotlight how The Vault Gaming Center in Portsmouth, Ohio supports regional esports through events, tournaments, and programs—bridging community gaming with skill development. Featuring perspective from Dr. Brian James, connecting performance habits with healthier long-term play.


    Read the full guide: https://www.thevaultohio.com/post/honor-of-kings-guide-settings-strategy

    Visit The Vault Gaming Center: https://www.thevaultohio.com


    Chapters (19:52)

    • 00:00 What this episode covers (settings + strategy + Arcana)

    • 01:05 Why objectives win games (not highlight-reel fights)

    • 03:10 Role responsibilities: what “doing your job” looks like

    • 06:10 Lane management basics: waves, tempo, and rotations

    • 08:35 Objective control: Tyrant/Overlord setups + Tempest Dragon timing

    • 12:10 Best settings for competitive play (controls/camera/targeting)

    • 15:05 Arcana progression: priorities, pacing, and build logic

    • 17:40 How The Vault supports regional esports (events + programs)

    • 19:10 Recap + next steps


    Honor of Kings, mobile esports, MOBA, Arcana, Tempest Dragon, ranked strategy, settings guide, objective control, The Vault Gaming Center, Portsmouth Ohio



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    20 mins
  • Gamers, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss: What Every Esports Player Should Know
    Dec 7 2025

    🎧 Your aim is cracked, your comms are clean… but your ears won’t stop ringing after scrims. In this episode, Dr. Brian James breaks down what gamers really need to know about tinnitus and hearing loss.

    We’ll cover what’s actually happening inside your ears during long, loud gaming sessions, why gamers and esports players have a higher risk of tinnitus, how loud is “too loud” for gaming headsets, and how long you can safely listen at different dB levels. You’ll also hear a practical Safe Listening Checklist for Gamers, red-flag symptoms that mean it’s time to see an audiologist, and how esports-focused hearing care can protect both your performance and your long-term hearing.

    Gaming is your passion—this episode helps you keep playing (and competing) for years to come.

    🔗 Learn more or schedule a baseline hearing test at: esportsaudiology.com

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    5 mins
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