The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

YouTube.com/@ThePhawx DEEP Technical Analysis YouTube.com/@FanTheDeck News updates + Video Essays YouTube.com/@RetroGameCorps Yeah man, you wanna do it! ⬆️Subscribe to these guys⬆️ Summary In this episode of the Nerd Nest podcast, Bill, Russ, Cary, and Rich discuss the recent announcement of the Steam Deck's launch in Australia, the new Junk Store plugin for Steam Deck, and the implications of game ownership on platforms like GOG and Steam. They also speculate on the future of Steam Deck hardware, delve into the Nintendo Switch Online playtest, and share their thoughts on the quirky new Nintendo Alarm-O alarm clock. The conversation is lively and filled with insights about gaming hardware and software. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to gaming, including the anticipation of game leaks, a review of the Hori Pad Steam Controller, the future of the Halo franchise with its shift to Unreal Engine, and the impact of business decisions on game development. They share insights on controller features, personal experiences with Halo, and the broader implications of game development trends. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics in the gaming industry, including the shift to Unreal Engine, the anticipation for the sequel to Alien Isolation, the release of Red Dead Redemption on PC, and the expansion of Xbox Cloud Gaming. They also share their experiences with different games they have been playing, highlighting the unique mechanics and storytelling aspects that make these games enjoyable. 🔔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 ▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store ——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ——————————— ▶️ 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 - Steam Deck Coming to Australia 00:15:60 - Valve Improving Steam Deck LCD 00:18:20 - What is Nintendo doing? 00:29:57 - This controller is such a let down 00:41:32 - HALO is Starting OVER 01:09:51 - It’s been 10 YEARS! 01:17:26 - Finally on PC! 01:25:24 - BREAKING NEWS! 01:26:32 - What we’ve been playing

Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made. Head to https://trymiracle.com/nerd to claim your free 3 piece free towel set and save over 40% off. Thanks to Miracle Made for sponsoring today’s episode! Panel Channels @RetroGameCorps https://youtu.be/p5nc-IM0ypI?si=Pmqctshwj7NKr10h @FanTheDeck https://youtu.be/XrRlL7_coh0?si=Ud5y_wmnvsGgOcfc In this episode of the Nerd Nest podcast, we discuss the current state of emulation in light of Nintendo's aggressive legal actions against emulators and developers. We also explore the implications of Nintendo's patenting of gameplay mechanics and the controversy surrounding the remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn. The conversation also delves into the challenges facing AAA gaming, including market trends and consumer expectations. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various themes surrounding modern entertainment, particularly focusing on the mixed reception of recent shows and games, the struggles of Ubisoft, and the implications of Valve's legal challenges. They explore the evolution of game development, personal gaming experiences, and the complexities of boycotting companies. The conversation wraps up with a look at upcoming games and personal interests in the gaming world. Summary generated by Riverside 🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Send in a tip! https://streamelements.com/nerdnest/tip ▶️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 ▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store ▶️Check out my Wife's Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomp ——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ——————————— ▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord ▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild ▶️ MASTODON - https://mas.to/@BillFairchild ▶️BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv ▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV ——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ——————————— ▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest ▶️ ON DECK - https://nerdnest.tv/ondeck ▶️ 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 💵. _______________________________________________________________________________ Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsored content, and brand partnerships: https://gameswithbill.notion.site/Nerd-Nest-Ethics-Statement-ddadd635c1704a95a7c45927853a7634 00:00:00 - Can Emulation Survive Nintendo? 00:13:23 - Palworld Lawsuit Update 00:24:23 - SPONSOR: TRYMIRACLE.COM/NERD 00:26:15 - Horizon Remaster…WHY? 00:34:57 - God of War PC MOD Vanished 00:37:30 - Does AAA need to change? 00:48:41 - Ubisoft is falling apart 00:56:55 - I’ll play it SOMEDAY 01:00:01 - Valve’s Plan backfired 01:04:01 - Companies are NOT your friends 01:13:29 - Games coming SOON

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Summary In this episode, Bill and Russ discuss the possibility of installing Windows on the Steam Deck and their personal preferences for operating systems. They also talk about their experiences with different handheld gaming devices and the challenges of playing certain games on smaller screens. The conversation then shifts to their recent gaming experiences, including testing various games and playing Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous. In this part of the conversation, Bill and Russ discuss various video games and announcements from Gamescom. They talk about Divinity Original Sin 2, Borderlands, Dying Light, Dune Awakening, Monster Hunter, Civilization 7, Starfield, and the possibility of running PC games on Xbox. They also mention the recent shutdown of ROM hacking dot net. In this final part of the conversation, Russ and Bill discuss their favorite ROM hacks, the shutdown of a fan-made mod for Call of Duty Modern Warfare, and the Xbox account linking to GeForce Now. They also mention upcoming game releases and reminisce about their experiences with gaming in the past. Summary Generated by Riverside 🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Send in a tip! https://streamelements.com/nerdnest/tip ▶️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 ▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store ▶️Check out my Wife's Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomp ——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ——————————— ▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord ▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild ▶️ MASTODON - https://mas.to/@BillFairchild ▶️BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv ▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV ——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ——————————— ▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest ▶️ ON DECK - https://nerdnest.tv/ondeck ▶️ 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 💵. _______________________________________________________________________________ Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsored content, and brand partnerships: https://gameswithbill.notion.site/Nerd-Nest-Ethics-Statement-ddadd635c1704a95a7c45927853a7634

In this episode of the Nerd Nest podcast, the hosts discuss their recent activities and the games they've been playing. They talk about the challenges of finding time to record the podcast due to personal commitments. Russ shares his excitement about his upcoming trip to Germany for a retro gaming weekend. Rich talks about his experience playing the new Doom and Doom 2, highlighting the improvements in graphics and gameplay. Bill shares his thoughts on the Halo Master Chief Collection and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The hosts also briefly discuss a leak about Valve's new wireless technology for transmitting information between devices. The conversation covers various topics including VR gaming, Valve's potential new VR headset, the usage of VR headsets, the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, system requirements for God of War Ragnarok and Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, and the possibility of a new Half-Life game. The conversation revolves around the possibility of Valve working on Half-Life 3 and the preference between Half-Life 3 and Portal 3. The hosts discuss the credibility of the rumors and their personal desires for the next installment in the Half-Life series. They also touch on the topic of mini consoles and the potential for future emulation consoles that can read original game discs. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the ROG AliEx and Steam Deck handheld gaming devices. "It's been like weeks now since we've actually recorded an episode." "It's just like people getting together to play retro games." "Every release of Doom and Doom 2 has been amazing." "I don't wanna get it out and plug it in and put it on my head and move my coffee table out of the way and all of that other stuff that always stops me from playing VR." "And when they're ready, I'm ready." "So have you not beaten Half-Life Alyx then?" "Valve is working on Half-Life 3? I believe that, absolutely." "What if this turns into like aperture desktop too, right? Like black Mesa desk job." "Half-Life 3 is in the same bucket as Winds of Winter from George RR Martin and Doors of Stone from Patrick Rothfuss."

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