The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

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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Save money on Games ➡️ https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest In this conversation, Bill and Russ discuss the games they've been playing, focusing on their experiences with Elden Ring. They also share their thoughts on game difficulty and theory crafting. They then move on to discuss the Ambernik RG40XXH handheld console, with Bill expressing his dislike for certain features and Russ highlighting its appeal for new users. The conversation then shifts to Nintendo's legal actions against emulator developers, with Bill expressing frustration at their tactics. The conversation discusses the issue of companies pulling games from their platforms, leading to the inability to play purchased games. The hosts mention Nintendo's practice of discontinuing games like Super Mario Brothers 35 and Super Mario All-Stars. They also talk about Android emulation and the challenges of running Nintendo Wii U games on Android devices. The conversation then shifts to the teaser released by Nintendo for a game called Emio, which features dark themes and violence. The We speculate on the nature of the game and its potential impact. They also discuss the upcoming release of the aluminum version of the Analog Pocket, its high price, and the potential drawbacks of a metal shell. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the changing prices and tiers of Xbox Game Pass and the hosts' personal experiences with game subscription services. In this conversation, Bill and Russ discuss the value of Game Pass and the OG Steam Controller. They explore the different ways they use Game Pass, including playing Destiny on Xbox, game testing, and trying out new games. They also compare Game Pass to other subscription services like Humble Choice. Bill shares his love for the Steam Controller and its trackpads, while Russ expresses curiosity about its ergonomics and texture. They also discuss the price range of the Steam Controller on eBay. The conversation ends with a preview of their upcoming videos on the Beelink SCR8 and the ROG Ally X. 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