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00:00 - What We're Playing

05:32 - Valve on Steam Next Fest AI Clones

27:56 - Steam Games on Jailbroken PS5

43:24 - Console Buying Habits & Game Pass

51:30 - Xbox Q1 Earnings & Supply Constraints

1:09:00 - PS6 Handheld Next-Gen

1:17:30 - Open Console Ecosystems

1:22:38 - RDNA 5 Exclusivity Rumors

1:26:17 - Future of RAM Prices

1:35:32 - Switch 2 Emulation

1:44:46 - Alien Isolation 2 Details

1:49:18 - Upcoming Projects & Outro

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00:00 - Nerd Nest Podcast Ep. 165

03:15 - Upcoming Releases

10:02 - 007: First Light

16:47 - Well Dweller

22:56 - Onimusha & Control

28:32 - Gears of War: E-Day

36:31 - WoW Forever

49:40 - Slam Tank

51:30 - Star Wars Galactic Racer

54:35 - Valve PyroWave Codec

01:00:28 - DroidDeck

01:10:25 - Steam Deck 2 Leak

01:18:00 - Steam Autumn Sale

01:21:35 - Ape Escape Rumors

01:25:10 - Unannounced Remedy Game

01:31:02 - Is Xbox For Sale?

01:38:13 - MobyGames Credits

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00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep.164

00:02:02 - Upcoming Game Releases

00:09:09 - Valve Steam Frame First Impressions

00:19:01 - Steam Frame Dongle, Linux & Streaming Issues

00:23:20 - Hardware Expectations & The Steam Deck Legacy

00:32:37 - Qualcomm Snapdragon Linux Support & SteamOS on ARM

00:40:30 - Bungie Unvaulting Content & Destiny 2 Player Counts

00:47:29 - Xbox Restructuring: Activision Taking Over Halo

01:05:44 - Bespoke Game Engines vs. Unreal Engine

01:07:56 - Bethesda, Obsidian & The Next Fallout

01:18:49 - Xbox Mythic Achievements vs. PlayStation Platinums

01:27:06 - Resident Evil Movie (spoiler free)

01:33:45 - What We've Been Playing

01:48:47 - Canceled Video Games That Still Grind Our Gears

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0:00 - Nerd Nest Epi 163

02:56 - PlayStation Blackout

14:26 - ARM Ports Begin

20:23 - SteamOS on ARM

28:05 - Steam Frame

41:56 - Rockstar on PC

48:57 - Console History

57:26 - BlizzCon Reveals

01:11:06 - Control Resonant

01:16:35 - Halloween Game

01:19:04 - Fire Emblem

01:23:22 - Trails in the Sky

01:28:40 - What We're Playing

01:37:54 - Gundam & Trailers

01:43:45 - Puzzle Game Recs

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0:00 Nerd Nest Podcast Episode 159

1:25 DRM issues

4:16 Fighting game talk

6:51 Pre-order bait and switch

11:02 Steam Deck Game Boy mod

17:40 PlayStation 6 handheld rumors

21:50 Sony’s arrogance

26:43 Pricing the PS6 handheld

32:27 Developers vs potato machines

40:46 Optimization vs graphics

44:22 God of War TV show casting

51:08 Adapting games for TV

57:13 ASUS Networking

59:04 Limited edition Xbox price

1:02:44 Nintendo takes down emulators

1:13:28 Silent Hill Townfall trailer

1:18:44 Black Myth gameplay

1:22:40 Golden Axe animated series

1:28:13 Star Wars Outlaws review

1:31:07 Replaying The Witcher 3

1:35:10 Playing Zexion

1:37:46 Hell Forged demo

1:41:33 Retrospace first impressions

1:46:02 Buying the Steam Machine

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00:00 Nerd Nest Podcast Episode 158

03:14 Saber Interactive AI controversy

23:18 Epic Games Linux support

25:21 Xbox Game Pass on Linux

31:51 Gamescom rumors and PlayStation sentiment

38:52 Physical media vs digital future

47:48 Hogwarts Legacy sequel news

52:13 Retro shooters and Quake DLC

56:39 Gaming history and early 3D

01:05:46 Gears of War controllers

01:10:00 Limited edition consoles

01:16:22 Twitch AI training controversy

01:23:45 GTA 6 pre-order pricing

01:36:22 No More Room in Hell 2 impressions

01:42:30 Super Mario Wonder and Pragmata

01:46:44 Donkey Kong Bonanza thoughts

01:48:06 Restory and Zexion gameplay

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00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep 157

02:56 - The 2027 Hardware Crisis

08:08 - EA goes private

13:57 - CEO vs. Developer pay at EA

17:34 - Restory: An indie success story (and cozy repair sims)

22:05 - Halo Studios: The truth about the recent "layoffs"

28:15 - Halo on PS5: Sales performance and future concerns

32:43 - Nintendo's soaring profits and the tariff refund controversy

38:15 - Sony vs. PC: Comparing hardware affordability

45:51 - Controller talk: The MOBA Pad vs. Nitro Deck

51:32 - The future of physical games: Nintendo vs. Sony/Xbox

58:15 - Xbox storage frustrations and proprietary hardware

01:02:09 - What we've been playing: Halo Campaign Evolved

01:07:34 - Game of the Year contender? A Message from Deep Space

01:11:30 - Big Walk: The return of "Friend Gems"

01:17:20 - Gravity Circuit

01:23:33 - Gears of War: E-Day

01:30:43 - Wrap-up: Upcoming Halloween game video & final thoughts

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00:00 — Introduction & Sponsor: Opera

02:18 — Welcome to the NerdNest Podcast (New Office & Tech Issues)

02:59 — Catching up with Russ and Jimmy

04:02 — Today’s Gaming News Overview

04:21 — The "Year of Linux Gaming" & Windows Privacy Concerns (Permanent Identifiers)

08:35 — Security Risks on Steam

11:55 — Generational Differences in Tech Literacy & Online Safety

16:21 — Sony’s Recent PSN Outage & the All-Digital Future Debate

22:11 — Sony Addressing the Disc Issue & Lack of Competition

23:22 — Personal Reflections on Digital vs. Physical Game Libraries

30:59 — The Cycle of Consumer-Friendly Behavior in Console Leaders

34:58 — Will We Ditch Consoles for PC/Handhelds Entirely?

38:46 — Microsoft’s Xbox Live Outage & Transparency vs. Sony

45:11 — Will Microsoft Follow Sony in Getting Rid of Discs?

48:05 — Ubisoft Games: Accessing PC Versions via Xbox Console Ownership

54:31 — Xbox Backwards Compatibility for Original Titles on PC

01:01:21 — Splatoon Series Reflections

01:07:23 — Final Fantasy 7: Revelation

01:11:03 — Games We’re Playing: Halo Campaign Evolved First Impressions

01:15:11 — PC Optimization Talk

01:24:09 — Hands-on with Gears of War: E-Day

01:31:34 — Upcoming Projects from Russ and Jimmy

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00:00 - Cold Open & Sponsor - TP-Link Archer BE600

02:29 - The Full Crew Returns

03:56 - Steam Machine: Price Reveal & Reaction

06:17 -The eBay Scalping & Resale Market

07:11 - Why We Aren't Buying the Steam Machine

00:08:41 - PS5 E-Waste vs. Steam Machine Performance

00:11:25 - The Steam Machine Reservation Lottery

00:12:43 - PC Building vs. Pre-built Convenience

00:14:13 - Is it for Content Creators or Consumers?

00:18:12 - Steam Machine vs. Consoles & Laptops

00:21:30 - The Impact of Price on Recommendations

00:25:30 - Niche Communities: Mini PCs vs. Handhelds

00:29:01 - Who Is the Steam Machine Actually For?

00:30:30 - Sales Predictions: How Many Will Sell?

00:32:33 - Hardware Shortages & The RAM Lottery

00:35:10 - Developer Support & Steam Deck Verification

00:39:38 - Valve's Hardware Strategy & Linux Future

00:46:10 - The 4K60 Controversy & Marketing Mistakes

00:54:52 - Ray Tracing & Path Tracing Rant

01:00:54 - Xbox Price Hikes & Financing Plans

01:06:08 - Sony & Nintendo Price Speculation

01:08:18 - Storage Costs & Expandable Memory

01:10:55 - GTA 6: Price, Digital-Only, & Launch Details

01:21:44 - The Future of GTA Online & Roleplay

01:28:18 - Digital Ownership & Sony's Movie Deletions

01:33:31 - What We've Been Playing: Lords of the Fallen & Silver Pines

01:37:13 - Retroid Pocket Nova & Handheld Gaming

01:40:55 - Steam Next Fest Demo Highlights

01:46:33 - Hearthstone, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom & James Bond

01:49:50 - Steam Summer Sale Recommendations

01:56:22 - Upcoming Videos & Final Thoughts

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00:00 Intro & Special Offer

02:02 Welcome Back: London & China Travels

03:38 Steam Controller Update: Demand & Shipping Windows

05:44 Why is the Steam Controller Taking So Long?

11:29 Supply Chain & Production Challenges

16:34 Bill’s Current Experience with Steam Input

18:40 Steam Machine & Steam Frame Pre-order Rumors

21:21 SteamOS 3.8 Stable Channel Update

22:11 Buying the Steam Machine: Price Speculation

24:25 Place Your Bets: GTA 6 vs. September/October Releases

33:35 Place Your Bets: Final Fantasy 17 vs. Kingdom Hearts 4

39:21 Place Your Bets: Valve's Hardware Strategy

45:00 Project Helix & PlayStation 6 Release Predictions

51:46 Half-Life 3 vs. Elder Scrolls 6

55:20 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 Update

1:30:00 What We've Been Playing: Mina the Hollower & FF7 Mods

1:42:37 Wrap Up & Channel Updates

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00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep. 151

01:57 - The Xbox Reset and Major Layoffs

08:02 - Analyzing Xbox's 3% Margin

11:51 - Mismanagement of Studios and IPs

18:56 - Discussion on Sea of Thieves and Studio Pairing

20:16 - The Hardware Component Crisis

23:58 - Future Xbox Business Models and Partnerships

26:24 - Levers for Growth: Pricing, Ads, and Tiers

30:31 - Handheld Strategy: The "Helix" PC/Console Hybrid

38:32 - The "Rampocalypse" and AI's Impact on Hardware

45:33 - Should Xbox Delay the Next Generation?

48:24 - First-Party Exclusive Strategy and "E-Day"

54:57 - Lessons from Nintendo's Brand Turnaround

58:57 - Rethinking the Console Model

01:00:58 - Ad-Supported Gaming Experiences

01:18:18 - Creative and In-Game Advertising Examples

01:24:28 - Summer Game Fest Hands-on Impressions

01:31:52 - Xbox Game Showcase Deep Dive (Fable, Gears, etc.)

01:42:08 - Nintendo Direct Reactions (Zelda, Metroid, etc.)

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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

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In this Episode

00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep.149

00:01:01 - Steam Machine Raised Prices

00:13:40 - 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 2

00:41:01 - Sony’s State of Play

00:48:43 - Fable Delayed

00:57:43 - Witcher 3 - Song of the Past

01:05:20 - Modern Warfare 4 Revealed

01:12:36 - 007 First Light

01:24:41 - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

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00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep.148

00:02:49 - Steam Machine Bundles Leaked

00:05:16 - 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 Digital

01:00:05 - Nintendo gives out free games

01:03:06 - ESA fights back against Stop Killing Games

01:15:33 - The Fall of GAAS Games

01:25:54 - Saros doesn’t feel like a $70 Game

01:34:33 - Forza Horizon 6 is GREAT

01:42:36 - Mixtape

01:54:51 - Huntdown Overtime

01:57:11 - Replaced

02:01:15 - Look forward to these