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The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast
Hosted by Bill Fairchild · EN
Welcome to the Nerd Nest, a Video Game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild, I'm joined by other content creators as they talk about all things gaming. From the Steam Deck and PC gaming to Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo and even the cloud! Each episode covers gaming news as well as discussions of the industry all without the console wars tribal mentality. So join the millions that have watched or listened to Nerd Nest Video Game discussion and Subscribe!
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Steam Machine: The Truth
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Transcribe →Steam Hardware Roundup!
2w ago01:44:54Tap to summarize🎮 The best place to grab games, gift cards & more for less, check out Eneba!🔥 Huge discounts on PC, Nintendo, Mobile & console games: https://ene.ba/Nerdnest👾 Massive game library for all your gaming needs: https://ene.ba/Nerdnest-Games🎁 Gift cards for every platform, always in stock: https://ene.ba/Nerdnest-GiftcardsShownotes - https://www.nerdnest.tv/podcast/steam-hardware-roundup🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00 Intro & Special Offer02:02 Welcome Back: London & China Travels03:38 Steam Controller Update: Demand & Shipping Windows05:44 Why is the Steam Controller Taking So Long?11:29 Supply Chain & Production Challenges16:34 Bill’s Current Experience with Steam Input18:40 Steam Machine & Steam Frame Pre-order Rumors21:21 SteamOS 3.8 Stable Channel Update22:11 Buying the Steam Machine: Price Speculation24:25 Place Your Bets: GTA 6 vs. September/October Releases33:35 Place Your Bets: Final Fantasy 17 vs. Kingdom Hearts 439:21 Place Your Bets: Valve's Hardware Strategy45:00 Project Helix & PlayStation 6 Release Predictions51:46 Half-Life 3 vs. Elder Scrolls 655:20 Steam Frame vs. Steam Machine: Which Sells Out First?1:02:04 Microsoft's Studio Closures & Industry "Blood Bath"1:27:54 Stop Killing Games: EU Commission Update1:30:00 What We've Been Playing: Mina the Hollower & FF7 Mods1:42:37 Wrap Up & Channel Updates
Transcribe →XBOX Reset is coming...what happens next?
2w ago01:55:47Tap to summarizeShownotes - https://www.nerdnest.tv/podcast/episode-151 🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep. 15101:57 - The Xbox Reset and Major Layoffs08:02 - Analyzing Xbox's 3% Margin11:51 - Mismanagement of Studios and IPs18:56 - Discussion on Sea of Thieves and Studio Pairing20:16 - The Hardware Component Crisis23:58 - Future Xbox Business Models and Partnerships26:24 - Levers for Growth: Pricing, Ads, and Tiers30:31 - Handheld Strategy: The "Helix" PC/Console Hybrid38:32 - The "Rampocalypse" and AI's Impact on Hardware45:33 - Should Xbox Delay the Next Generation?48:24 - First-Party Exclusive Strategy and "E-Day"54:57 - Lessons from Nintendo's Brand Turnaround58:57 - Rethinking the Console Model01:00:58 - Ad-Supported Gaming Experiences01:18:18 - Creative and In-Game Advertising Examples01:24:28 - Summer Game Fest Hands-on Impressions01:31:52 - Xbox Game Showcase Deep Dive (Fable, Gears, etc.)01:42:08 - Nintendo Direct Reactions (Zelda, Metroid, etc.)
Transcribe →This has to stop.
3w ago01:25:46Tap to summarizeShownotes - https://www.nerdnest.tv/podcast/episode-150🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00 Intro 02:53 New Handheld Announcements: The ROG Ally X 03:48 Initial Thoughts: "I'm not easily excited" 05:09 The "RAM Apocalypse" and Rising Prices 06:46 Why the AR Glasses Bundle is "Stupid" 10:15 Is the Handheld Market Moving Toward a Niche? 11:45 The Spec Bump vs. Price Jump Problem 13:57 Dreaming of New Form Factors (Clamshells & Flippers) 16:12 MSI Claw 8 AI Plus: Handheld Chips vs. Laptop Chips 18:31 Screen Size Debate: Big Screens vs. Portability 20:16 Handheld Ergonomics: Grips vs. Flat Designs 22:07 Switch 2 Talk: Comfort & Joy-Con Issues 26:23 Price Predictions: Why $2,000 Handhelds are Coming 28:44 The Xbox "Logos" Controversy 32:21 Why Console Wars Can Be Good for Customers 34:08 Xbox’s Strategy Shift: Multi-Platform Publisher 37:20 Handling Nasty Comments and YouTube "Normies" 40:28 Sony State of Play Reaction 40:55 Wolverine Gameplay: Linear vs. Open World 44:38 The "Cringey" AAA Writing Tropes 46:26 Stuntman Returns: Retro Whiplash 47:52 Komorebi & The Clover Studio Family Tree 51:31 Summer Games Fest Highlights 53:21 Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake 54:00 The Last Ronin: Platinum’s Redemption for TMNT? 56:08 Crossfire: The New "Strand-Type" Cover System? 58:05 Alien Isolation 2 Announcement & Concerns 01:11:40 Mina the Hollower (Yacht Club Games) 01:14:31 007: Everything or Nothing Retrospective 01:19:05 Schrödinger's Cat Burglar 01:20:50 Bubsy 4D 01:22:03 Tethergeist: The Celeste Inspiration
Transcribe →Steam Deck is Expensive...Now what?
May 3101:31:38Tap to summarizeShownotes - https://www.nerdnest.tv/podcast/nnp-episode-149🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.In this Episode00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep.14900:01:01 - Steam Machine Raised Prices00:13:40 - Should Valve just stop selling Steam Deck?00:18:05 - Which handheld do we recommend now?00:25:11 - How much will Steam Machine Cost now?00:32:07 - Nintendo Talks about Switch 200:41:01 - Sony’s State of Play00:48:43 - Fable Delayed00:57:43 - Witcher 3 - Song of the Past01:05:20 - Modern Warfare 4 Revealed01:12:36 - 007 First Light01:24:41 - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Transcribe →MORE Steam Hardware Leaks
May 1702:07:32Tap to summarize▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - nerdnest.dashery.com——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep.14800:02:49 - Steam Machine Bundles Leaked00:05:16 - Which one should you buy?00:13:38 - What is NEXT for Valve?00:15:05 - July?00:22:56 - Steam Frame isn’t JUST a VR Headset!00:44:46 - Xbox’ Disk to Digital01:00:05 - Nintendo gives out free games01:03:06 - ESA fights back against Stop Killing Games01:15:33 - The Fall of GAAS Games01:25:54 - Saros doesn’t feel like a $70 Game01:34:33 - Forza Horizon 6 is GREAT01:42:36 - Mixtape01:54:51 - Huntdown Overtime01:57:11 - Replaced02:01:15 - Look forward to these
Transcribe →We have the Steam Controller and…
May 1001:56:47Tap to summarizeShownotes - https://billfairchild.notion.site/NNP-147-3572150ee84f809e956fd30dd7ba474a▶️Nerd Nest Merch - nerdnest.dashery.com🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - nerdnest.dashery.com——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep147 - We have controllers!00:04:56 - Steam Controller Ordering SNAFU00:11:43 - A bit about Mixtape00:14:49 - Back to Steam Controller00:34:02 - PS5 Running Linux00:48:10 - Switch 2 Price increase01:01:37 - $765 Million LOSS for Sony01:18:34 - Starfox is back!01:27:31 - What we’ve been playing
Transcribe →Steam Controller is here... What's next for Valve...?
May 301:57:43Tap to summarizeShownotes - https://billfairchild.notion.site/NNP-146-34e2150ee84f80e4b307e01db18a99cf?source=copy_link🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - nerdnest.dashery.com——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep.14600:02:41 - What’s next for Valve?00:16:36 - Steam Controller is here00:54:25 - Windows to BEAT SteamOS performance in 2 years01:12:57 - Xbox mode01:18:56 - New Look at Project Helix01:27:39 - Epic Cary Rant01:34:02 - GTA6 is going to be EXPENSIVE01:46:28 - What we’ve been playing
Transcribe →All signs point to Steam Controller!
Apr 2602:17:36Tap to summarize▶️Shownotes - https://billfairchild.notion.site/NNP-145-3472150ee84f8004908ef086462f0836▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - nerdnest.dashery.com——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.
Transcribe →It’s time to get excited!
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