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by Bill Fairchild
Welcome to the Nerd Nest, a Video Game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild, 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.
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- 2 weeks ago2h 12m
Hands on with Steam Machine
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- 3 weeks ago1h 32m
Everyone's Getting This Valve Quote Wrong
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- Jun 28, 20262h 5m
Steam Machine: The Truth
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- Jun 20, 20261h 44m
Steam Hardware Roundup!
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- Jun 15, 20261h 55m
XBOX Reset is coming...what happens next?
Shownotes - 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.)
- Jun 7, 20261h 25m
This has to stop.
Shownotes - 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
- May 31, 20261h 31m
Steam Deck is Expensive...Now what?
Shownotes - 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
- May 17, 20262h 7m
MORE Steam Hardware Leaks
▶️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
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Welcome to the Nerd Nest, a Video Game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild, 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.
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