

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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Nov 20, 2018 • 41min
Smash Commercial, Amiibo Box, Rumors of a new Switch
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 Mikey B Playin' — 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:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Overview Trailer feat. The Announcer - Nintendo Switch - YouTube — 55 Pokemon
59 Assist Trophies
Stage Morph
Classic mode (preset fights end against master hand)
Adventure mode (Kirby - Unlock fighters use them to unlock more)
Squad Strike (5v5 / 3v3) Smashdown / Spirit mode /
Amiibo
Japanese Nintendo ー Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Wii U and Mobile.Consumer Service: How to Prepare a Nintendo Switch for Trade-In or Sale - YouTubePokémon GO on Twitter: "Need some help hatching Eggs for our Hatchathon? Remember, Trainers, you can now hatch Eggs even when Pokémon GO isn’t launched by activating the new Adventure Sync feature. Let’s get cracking!… https://t.co/sbHQBbzafF"

Nov 17, 2018 • 38min
Warframe, Smite and Fortnite
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 Phillip — 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:Smite FAQWarframe Switch Voice Chat Does Not Require Mobile App, More Technical Details Revealed | NintendoSoup — Controllers, Motion Control: Warframe will support motion controls and Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers at launch. Tenno can use the classic L/R Joy-Con controllers 1) attached to the Nintendo Switch console, 2) attached to the Nintendo Switch Grip, 3) detached Joy-Con controllers, and 4) Pro Controllers. Players can customize the level of sensitivity in the menu to their liking!
Motion Controls: Motion control functionality is available at launch. All controls – mining, shooting, fishing, etc. – are motion control enabled.
Chat: Warframe provides built-in voice chat, and does not require the Nintendo Switch Online App
Cross-Play – Digital Extremes loves the idea of cross-play, but currently Warframe does not support it.
Migrating Accounts – Just like with the PS4 and Xbox One accounts, Digital Extremes will permit players to migrate their PC account to their Nintendo Switch account. This will happen during a limited time frame from day one at launch to a future date (TBD).
Storage – As a games-as-a-service title with five years’ worth of content, players can download Warframe straight to their system. We recommend a 32 or 64 GB SD card, as we plan to bring more content in the future.
Always Online: Warframe is an always-online game – meaning it requires an online connection to play.

Nov 15, 2018 • 24min
Reggie, Metroid Prime 4, Smite, No n64 Classic?
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 Tom Tusinac — 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’s Reggie Fils-Aime On Hopes For An N64 Classic, Switch Online, And Sakurai’s Smash Roster Tweets — The Missing N64 Classic
Nintendo’s holiday line-up does not include a new retro console, a surprise for fans and media who expected the 2016 NES Classic and 2017 SNES Classic retro consoles to be followed by a 2018 Nintendo 64 Classic. Fils-Aime isn’t one to announce new products on the fly during an interview, but he made it sound like the window for Nintendo doing such a device is closed for now.
“We were clear when we did the first two Classic series that, for us, these were limited time opportunities that were a way for us as a business to bridge from the conclusion of Wii U as a hardware system to the launch of Nintendo Switch,” he said. “That was the very strategic reason we launched the NES Classic system.” The Wii U had been fading fast by early 2016 and the Switch didn’t launch until early 2017.
“So while consumers may have been anticipating something, we view these as limited time opportunities. We’ve also now been very clear that as the consumer looks forward to engaging with our classic content that is going to happen more and more with the subscription service.
“Would you rule out an N64 Classic coming?” I asked.
“I would not ever rule something out,” he said, “but what I can tell you is certainly that’s not in our planning horizon.”Smite officially confirmed for Switch, la

Nov 13, 2018 • 29min
12 million dollars, Smash commercials
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 Rezdtv — 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:SwitchBlades from Gravilogic: At Gravilogic we have developed a unique Nintendo Switch accessory called Switchblades. Switchblades are rail covers that gives the Switch a more bold and refined appearance which also features a kickstand that
provides increased stability, a better viewing angle and folds out of sight into the console profile. This
addresses
a common complaint that the stock Switch kickstand is unstable and provides an inadequate viewing angle. Supplementary, they protect the electrical connectors from dirt and debris when the joy-cons are detached and make it easier to remove and install into the standard dock.
kickstarter launching November 13, 2018
4 tiers: Basic Hardwood-10 options, Trimmed Hardwood-5 options, Galaxy Line-6 options, Executive Line-5 wood inlay options
Prices start around $15.
Sign up on our website at gravilogic.com to get a launch day notification and feel free to follow us on twitter: @gravilogic. Support Nintendo Switch CraftLinks:Game Awards 2018 nominees: God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2 and more - PolygonNintendo 'Wins' $12 Million From Pirate ROM Site Operators - TorrentFreakSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate - Smash Rivals Anytime, Anywhere Trailer - YouTubeNintendo Black Friday Announcement - YouTube — Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle for 299.99
Mario Maker 3DS bundle for 79.99
Joycon wheel for 14.99

Nov 10, 2018 • 25min
Diablo, Grip Racing, Furukawa
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 Hyrulian Julian — 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:Furukawa looks to improve Nintendo Switch OnlineDiablo 3 Switch Impressions - YouTubeOverwatch Director Says Blizzard Is "Very Open-Minded" About Switch Release - Nintendo LifeGrip Combat Racing Switch Impressions - YouTube

Nov 8, 2018 • 28min
Smash Ultimate Updates, Gbros, and YouTube
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 Ralph Martinez — 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:Smash Bros. Ultimate to receive an update to remove offensive stereotype from Mr. Game & Watch | GoNintendoMasahiro Sakurai Reveals Nintendo Has Already Selected DLC Fighters For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Nintendo LifeGBros. Adapter | 8BitDoNintendo Switch Finally Gets a YouTube App – VarietySNK 40th Anniversary on Nintendo Switch - YouTube

Nov 6, 2018 • 26min
The calm before the storm
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 Matt Helm — 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:Kadokawa Games Discusses Future Switch Support, Says Switch 'Revived' Industry | NintendoSoupNintendo is hiring for a new Legend of Zelda game - VG247Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online – Nintendo Switch™ Official site

Nov 3, 2018 • 28min
Diablo Online Rage / YouTube for Switch
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 Charles Kendell — 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:Mario's Real-Life Namesake, Mario Segale, Dies At 84YouTube app possibly coming on Switch November 8th | ResetEraAmazon.com: Diablo 3 Eternal Collection - Nintendo Switch: Activision: Video Games(2) Full Metal Furies for Nintendo Switch - YouTubeRogue Legacy for Nintendo Switch - YouTube — Click on the link in the show notes and set a reminder!Podcast Video

Nov 1, 2018 • 42min
Dissecting the Smash Direct
Final
72 fighters until today!
Final new fighters I like how they went back to the poster a filled it in as they went.
Ken (Echo) His ultimate looks really cool (They disrespect Luigi by calling him a Mario Echo!)
Faster than Ryu
Incineroar (Pokemon?) Based on wrestling (lots of throws)
74 fighters (Start with Mario, DK, Link, Samus, Yoshi, Kirby, Fox and Pikachu)
Paid DLC coming! This was kind of telegraphed because Mr. Furukawa said they wanted more DLC in their bigger titles
1 fighter 1 stage and music tracks ($5.99)
Fighters pass
5 fighters 5 stages and all music trakcs ($24.99) (I'll be buying it)
Rex Mii Swordfighter
Limited Time Offer for buying Smash Ultimate NOW
Pirahnah Plant fighter?!!!
For physical version register for gold points
Or pre-purchase the digital version
Amiibo
We already knew about Wolf/Squidkid and Ridley Amiibo. Lauhcn
King K Rool, and Ice Climbers, Piranha Plant (15 Feb)
Isabelle, Pichu, Ken, Young Link, Daisy (2019)
Characters other than fighters?
Spirits! This is the adventure mode - feels like Gatcha???!?!
Power up your character in battle, kind of like Blades and drivers in Xenoblade
Spirits come in classes Novice > Advanced > Aces > Legends
You assign one spirit at a time (your spirits can get support spirits)
Spirit battles to get spirits (PvE)
Support Spirits help you avoid environmental damage
There is a weapon triangle
As if a game with a roster this big wasn't going to be hard enough to balance.
Perhaps they did it to make it so people could balance weaknessess themselves?
Matchmaking is based on what rules you like, Smash Power (ranking) , Proximity
Online battles
Elite Smash - Smash tags (collect for winning)
Spectator mode! Will be running tournaments on twitch for this
Smash World (gameplay videos / Social media?)
You can turn off the music if you want!!!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 Craft

Oct 30, 2018 • 34min
Smash Direct Predictions / Nintendo Sales Figures
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 Ethan Duenas — 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 of America on Twitter: "Tune in 11/1 for roughly 40 minutes of new information in the final Super #SmashBrosUltimate #NintendoDirect before the game’s release, hosted by Director Masahiro Sakurai! The Direct will be followed by a post-show Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation. https://t.co/Y00RdNrBth… https://t.co/Pr1qPcL5UY"'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Reportedly Supports Up To 32 Players OnlineIR Information : Sales Data - Dedicated Video Game Sales UnitsFrankenstein_Gaming on Twitter: "@RunJumpStomp question for your show tomorrow! Why do you think @Nintendo hasn’t made more dlc for Mario Kart or Mario Odyssey?"