

The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast
Bill Fairchild
Welcome to the Nerd Nest, a Video Game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild, Each episode is recorded live over on the YouTube channel. Bill hosts and is 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 thousands that have watched or listened to Nerd Nest Video Game discussion and Subscribe!
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Jan 22, 2019 • 32min
Nintendo needs to put money into eSports, Indie Highlights, Get a job!
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by John — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Thanks for the review — Big thanks to O.Otero, Generic ATP, Catrik007, JaySinister and KatJust123 for the 5 star review on Apple Podcasts!Nintendo looking to hire Switch Online manager | GoNintendoFinal Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster For Nintendo Switch Will Be A Download Code | My Nintendo NewsSquare-Enix grabs trademark for Octopath Traveler term "HD-2D" | GoNintendoNintendo reaches its goals in France with 2 million switches soldNintendo DE on Twitter: "Morgen um 15:00 Uhr könnt ihr in der neuen #IndieHighlights-Präsentation einige der Indie-Spiele entdecken, die 2019 für #NintendoSwitch erscheinen! Zum Indie Highlights-Portal: https://t.co/3seUghjKpk https://t.co/zK87CZ2LyW" / Twitter

Jan 20, 2019 • 30min
Yokai Watch 4, More LABO on the way, great deal on Atooi games!
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Paco V — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Yokai Watch 4 previewSeveral Atooi Games Now On Sale For 80% Off, Includes Mutant Mudds Collection & Xeodrifter | NintendoSoupSeason 16: The Season of Grandeur Begins 1/18 — Diablo III — Blizzard NewsNintendo President Says Company Is Working On "New Methods" For Nintendo Labo - Nintendo Life — It hasn’t sold as well as our other hit games have, but we did have an increase in sales for Labo during the end of the year. There are many new ways to experience Labo, and we’re working on formulating new methods that convey its allure so Labo’s sales will have longer legs.Super Mario and Star Wars by Run Jump Stomp • A podcast on Anchor

Jan 17, 2019 • 28min
20 million reasons why
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Thatchappzapp — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Sponsored By:SwitchList: A complete Nintendo Switch eShop Database!Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Furukawa: Nintendo Will Continue To Release 2 To 3 Smartphone Apps Annually | NintendoSoupNintendo Switch Online 2.1.0 update released - Geeky GadgetsTakashi Mochizuki on Twitter: "My latest Nintendo story: Nintendo's goal of selling 20 million Switch forecast in FY18 a long shot? Maybe not so anymore, say analysts. Some expect firm sold more than 10 million units in Oct-Dec quarter alone. https://t.co/lcYZ7yWnvu" / TwitterDead Cells Sold Over 100,000 Copies In A Week On Nintendo Switch | My Nintendo News — Switch version outsold the PlayStation 4 version by 4 to 1 when it launched. Now hard sales numbers have been revealed by the company and it shows that the Nintendo Switch version of Dead Cells sold over 100,000 copies during launch weekFurukuwa: 3DS Won't Be Discontinued As It Can Co-Exist With Switch | NintendoSoup — Furukawa said it’s soon going to be the 8th anniversary of Nintendo 3DS, and on its 8th year the system has turned into an affordable console for entry-level players and children. Compared to the Switch form factor, the 3DS is “light and compact”.

Jan 15, 2019 • 34min
What if Apple bought Nintendo?
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like you — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Apple and Nintendo?Unexpected Nintendo Character Referenced In Mario Tennis Aces Code | NintendoSoupFull Cross-Platform Play Now Live in Rocket League | Rocket League® - Official SiteFortnite Was The Most Played Nintendo Switch Game In 2018 - Nintendo Insider

Jan 13, 2019 • 36min
SNES on Switch, Sega AGES, Mario U, Horizon Shift 81
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Christopher Rogers — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Sponsored By:Audible: Get a free book and directly support the stream by checking out Audible. They have thousands of books from every genre. You're definitely going to find something you like. Just head to runjumpstomp.com/audible Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Thanks for the review — I'd like to thank Super80eas as well as L Barger for the 5 star reviews on Apple podcasts.Amazon.com: New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Nintendo Switch: Nintendo of America: Video Games — This is an affiliate linkHorizon Shift '81 for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game DetailsDue to a private event, the second floor of Nintendo NYC will be closed until 11:30 AM on Tuesday 1/15 : nintendoDatamined Upcoming Nintendo Switch Online SNES games | ResetEra

Jan 10, 2019 • 38min
So many announcements and no direct?
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by JHarley 17 — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Sponsored By:Audible: Get a free book and directly support the stream by checking out Audible. They have thousands of books from every genre. You're definitely going to find something you like. Just head to runjumpstomp.com/audible Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:FINAL FANTASY on Twitter: "#FinalFantasy XII THE ZODIAC AGE launches on #NintendoSwitch and #Xbox One on the 30th of April this year! To celebrate, character designer Akihiko Yoshida has created this beautiful new piece of artwork.… https://t.co/RCl9L5JSfu" — #FinalFantasy XII THE ZODIAC AGE launches on #NintendoSwitch and #Xbox One on the 30th of April this year!FINAL FANTASY on Twitter: "Your Story Begins… On April 16th, you can play the #NintendoSwitch and #Xbox One versions of #FinalFantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster!… https://t.co/DLlLc7HkrC" — Your Story Begins… On April 16th, you can play the #NintendoSwitch and #Xbox One versions of #FinalFantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster!Gematsu on Twitter: "Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen coming to Switch on April 23 https://t.co/qf3R1GUbMn… "

Jan 8, 2019 • 33min
Nintendo Quitting Consoles, Buy Zelda at Humble Store, Duck Hunt is back! sort of.
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Edde333 — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Sponsored By:SwitchList: A complete Nintendo Switch eShop Database!Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Nintendo may move away from home console development, says company president | EurogamerThe Humble Store: NintendoSoon, You'll Be Able To Play Duck Hunt On Modern TVs(1) Upgrading your SD card for Nintendo Switch - YouTubeJapanese trademarks: Final Fantasy Digital Card Game from Square Enix, NES titles from Bandai Namco - GematsuPaladins — Voice chat for every player on your team, regardless of platform
Matchmaking by input type, regardless of platform
Keyboard and mouse support for Xbox
Fully functional cross friends list

Jan 5, 2019 • 36min
Smash DLC "Leak" Diablo 3, Happy New Year from Animal Crossing
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Rick D — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Sponsored By:OPSeat: Head over to https://www.runjumpstomp.com/opseat to directly support the show, and get a fantastic gaming chair that can support you! I'm sitting in one right now, and its great.Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC roster has leaked... maybe - Nintendo EnthusiastIsabelle on Twitter: "Hi, campers! Your animal friends gathered together to make a New Year's greeting for you! May you have a wonderful and fun-filled 2019!… https://t.co/fKYipcbsan"The Darkening of Tristram Returns January 3! - Diablo IIITreat Yourself To A Bargain Or Two With The Nintendo New Year's Sale In North America - Nintendo LifeUpgrading your SD card for Nintendo Switch - YouTubeSoon, You'll Be Able To Play Duck Hunt On Modern TVs

Jan 3, 2019 • 33min
Fake Leaks, Trine, Final Fantasy, Persona 5R
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Tobias — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Sponsored By:Audible: Get a free book and directly support the stream by checking out Audible. They have thousands of books from every genre. You're definitely going to find something you like. Just head to runjumpstomp.com/audible Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:PEGI rating for Switch version of Trine TrilogyNow your playing with Spirit PowerVideo: Persona 5 R Has Been Teased For PS4, Nintendo Switch Version Hasn’t Been Mentioned | My Nintendo NewsLEAK: Next Nintendo Direct Coming in January 2019 | Gaming INTELAmazon.com: SanDisk 400GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapte

Jan 1, 2019 • 29min
Nintendo Direct in January, Best Sellers of 2018
Switch Craft is brought to you Live 3 times a week on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm US Eastern and on Saturday at whatever time I can get to it. Tune in live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp - This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Joe Tramonte — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Music for today's episode can be found at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/music
Don't forget that you want the full show you can either come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/runjumpstomp, or you can watch the videos after the fact over at https://www.youtube.com/runjumpstomp Finally, If you're looking to support my content, head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/thankyou All the links there will help me create more content. Thanks so much for your support! And now its time to thank the live chat.Sponsored By:Amazon Prime: I've been a member of Amazon Prime for a really long time, things we used to go to the store for, we use Amazon, they have a fantastic return policy and in my opinion its one of the best subscriptions you can have. You can get 30 days of Amazon Prime for free! That's free shipping, Prime music and video, and it comes with Twitch prime. Best of all, if you sign up for Amazon Prime using my link, you're supporting the show! So if you want to help the show, and check out Amazon Prime head over to https://www.runjumpstomp.com/amazonprime Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Nintendo president talks about huge Smash Bros. Ultimate sales, and aiming for 20 million Switch units sold this fiscal year | GoNintendoList of Nintendo Direct presentations - WikipediaPokemon CEO: Developing For Nintendo Switch Was Tougher Than We Thought | NintendoSoup — Ishihara said making a mainline game on Nintendo Switch was “more difficult than what we expected”. Developers at Game Freak wondered whether they could really put Pokemon on the Switch, and if so, whether they could make it interesting for all three play styles (TV Mode, Handheld Mode, Tabletop Mode). Ishihara joked some on the team could have believed it was “5 times harder” to make a Pokemon game on Switch, as compared to making a Pokemon game on a handheld such as Nintendo 3DS.Image & Form teases news coming "very soon" - Nintendo Everything