

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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Jul 3, 2018 • 34min
Youngblood, Fortnite crossplay, Night Trap, and Reggie
I discuss Reggie's interview, Night Trap is on its way, as is Youngblood, Fortnite news, and more 2DS?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:Recorded Live Thank you Patrons — 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/runjumpstompThe Aces Tournament is underway! — We've got the entries, I've posted the rules and bracket over at http://www.runjumpstomp.com/aces Head over there, find your opponent and face off. The winner should hold the capture button on their Switch to record a 30 second clip, then post it in the #TennisTourney channel of the Discord. When you do, I'll update the bracket with the winner, and after thr tournament is over I'll edit all the footage together for a quick video!Reggie discussing Amiibo, 3DS, and more.Panic button may be bringing Wolfenstein Youngblood to the Switch!Fortnite reveal was really awesome!Is Sony cracking under the Fortnite pressure?Nintendo is releasing three more 2DS LL models in JapanSome oddball accessories for SwitchNight Trap is still on its way to the Nintendo Switch

Jun 30, 2018 • 35min
Arena of Valor First Look, Furakawa, Fallout, and Fortnite,
This episode I discuss my impressions of Arena of Valor, we get the full translation of Mr. Furakawa's mesage, Todd Howard dashes our hopes, and Fortnite has a surprise in store for us.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:Recorded Live Thank you Patrons — 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 Lowry Sweeney — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaway — To celebrate 200,000 downloads in 4 months I'm giving away $60 of eShop cash. Head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/giveaway to enterFull message from Mr. FurakawaArena Of Valor ImpressionsBethesda may have some disapointing news for you regarding Fallout 4Something is happening in Fortnite this Saturday in real timeThanks for the review! — Klinger FPV gave the show 5 stars - I've started listening around episode 170, after desperately searching for quality Nintendo podcasts that could keep me up to date on the latest news and also be entertaining to listen to. The frequency of releases is incredible and I always have content to listen to. I can't emphasize enough how much I love the show, and was shocked when I realized how relatively small your following is. You'll blow up in the future for sure, thanks for all the awesome work you do! (Super excited for the Mario Tennis Aces tournament and If I hear you read this on the show I'll die)Aces Tournament — Join the Nerd Nest Mario Tennis Aces Tournament, all you have to do is fill out the form over at runjumpstomp.com/aces with your username and friend code. We need like 3 more people to have a full bracket. I'll post the bracket, you'll find your opponent on the bracket, play against them, and post a screenshot of the winner to a channel in the discord. After the first round, I'll post an updated bracket and we'll continue. The winner gets a $10 eShop gift card courtesy of community member BackBackB and the runner up will take home a $5 eShop card! Support content like this! — Don't forget th

Jun 29, 2018 • 20min
Mr. Furakawa
I was in the woods all day, I'm horse from singing in the car ride, but I wanted to get 3 episodes this week, so here's my quick run down of Nintendo's news!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:https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp — 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 Abe — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaway — To celebrate 200,000 downloads in 4 months I'm giving away $60 of eShop cash. Head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/giveaway to enterJapanese Nintendo ー Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Wii U and Mobile. — This is Shuntaro Furukawa who has been appointed as the President in June 2018.
Nintendo’s basic strategy is “Enlargement of population that gets into contact with Nintendo IPs”. I’d like to improve the corporate’s values by having even more people get into contact with characters and game world settings created by Nintendo.
At the same time as an entertainment corporate, Nintendo puts up a CSR policy of “Making everybody related to Nintendo smile”. I think the social responsibility we must fulfill is to expand the circle of smile in society with Nintendo’s products and services.
Based on the CSR policy of “Making everybody related to Nintendo smile”, Nintendo is always continuing the challenge to produce new surprises.Nintendo: Docked and undocked play time for Switch is “about even” | Ars TechnicaRun Jump Stomp on Twitter: "According to Nintendo the Docked and Undocked is about even. I find that hard to believe. I'm curious, which one do you fall on? Reply with your reasons"Ninte

Jun 26, 2018 • 35min
Cardboard Switch, Splatoon 2, Rocket League
Hey all, I'm Bill, I love to talk about video games. I've been playing games since my mother used to take me to visit my grandmother at the bar she worked at (I know) and there was a Donkey Kong game there. From minute one I was hooked. I talk about all types of games, from retro classics to brand new hotness. I'm happy you decided to come by,Each week I take a deep dive into my favorite stories about Nintendo, from the latest indie release to rumors about Smash. If you're looking for Nintendo news look no farther. I try to wrap up the news three times a week in a show that I try to keep under 30 minutes.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:Recorded Live, Thank you Patrons — 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 DoorToDoorGeek — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaway — To celebrate 200,000 downloads in 4 months I'm giving away $60 of eShop cash. Head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/giveaway to enterAces Tournament! — Join the Nerd Nest Mario Tennis Aces Tournament, all you have to do is fill out the form over at runjumpstomp.com/aces with your username and friend code. After we get enough people I'll post the bracket, you'll find your opponent on the bracket, play against them, and post a screenshot of the winner to a channel in the discord. After the first round, I'll post an updated bracket and we'll continue. The winner gets a $5 eShop gift card.Nintendo hosting contest, one prize is a cardboard colored Nintendo Switch.(3) Nintendo Labo & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Now Compatible! - YouTubeSplatoon 2 Producer on the effect of Nintendo Switch Online.

Jun 23, 2018 • 32min
Mario Tennis Aces Impressions
Hey all, I'm Bill, I love to talk about video games. I've been playing games since my mother used to take me to visit my grandmother at the bar she worked at (I know) and there was a Donkey Kong game there. From minute one I was hooked. I talk about all types of games, from retro classics to brand new hotness. I'm happy you decided to come by,Each week I take a deep dive into my favorite stories about Nintendo, from the latest indie release to rumors about Smash. If you're looking for Nintendo news look no farther. I try to wrap up the news three times a week in a show that I try to keep under 30 minutes.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:Recorded Live, Thank you Patrons — 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 Kimbellina 66— Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaway — To celebrate 200,000 downloads in 4 months I'm giving away $60 of eShop cash. Head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/giveaway to enterAmazon.com: Mario Tennis Aces - Nintendo Switch: Video GamesSidebar Games on Twitter: "Sorry but that will be top secret for a while!… "Digital Sun Games on Twitter: "Many of you asked for details regarding the #Switch version of #Moonlighter... Well... We are working on it, and it shouldn't be released after the 28th September. 😉… https://t.co/l2PVZCwJVX"Flip Grip by Fangamer — Kickstarter'Arena of Valor' beta registration for Nintendo Switch is live

Jun 21, 2018 • 35min
Minecraft Crossplay, Smash, Dragon Ball Fighter Z, Pocket Rumble
Hey all, I'm Bill, I love to talk about video games. I've been playing games since my mother used to take me to visit my grandmother at the bar she worked at (I know) and there was a Donkey Kong game there. From minute one I was hooked. I talk about all types of games, from retro classics to brand new hotness. I'm happy you decided to come by,Each week I take a deep dive into my favorite stories about Nintendo, from the latest indie release to rumors about Smash. If you're looking for Nintendo news look no farther. I try to wrap up the news three times a week in a show that I try to keep under 30 minutes.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:Recorded Live, Thank you Patrons — 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 Otterscotch — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaway — To celebrate 200,000 downloads in 4 months I'm giving away $60 of eShop cash. Head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/giveaway to enterNintendo and Microsoft team up to promote cross-play, while Sony remains silent - The VergeMinecraft crossplay shadeDragon Ball Fighter Z has a Japanese release date.BANDAI NAMCO Europe on Twitter: "Dragon Ball FighterZ will make a Dragon Rush to your Nintendo Switch on Sept. 28th 2018! Preorder now to get an early access to Goku (SSGSS) and Vegeta (SSGSS) and to the classic Super NES game: Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden (Japanese version). #dragonballfighterZ #switch… https://t.co/nKHepMHJAn"

Jun 19, 2018 • 40min
Bicentennial
Episode 200 of the podcast is here! I can't believe I've done this 200 times, Big thanks to everyone that makes doing this so much fun. It wouldn't be the same without you all!!!!!Special Guest: Kodiak 'Koda' Moonwolf.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:Recorded Live, Thank you Patrons — 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 AbbyGale13 — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaway — To celebrate 200,000 downloads in 4 months I'm giving away $60 of eShop cash. Head over to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/giveaway to enterJapanese Nintendo ー Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Wii U and Mobile. — Dengeki Online spoke with OCTOPATH TRAVELER Producer Masashi Takahashi, who told them that no DLC is scheduled for the game and that “The product version is the finished product.”Where was the 3DS? — “We're going to continue [focusing on the 3DS], we're going to continue to have some new games on that platform. We're going to announce [them], and we will over the next number of months, but it's going to continue to be a vibrant piece of our overall business, certainly here in the Americas,”
“Depending on the game, E3 could or could not be a place to shed light on mobile activity. In the case of Mario Kart Tour, we made the decision that there's going to be another opportunity to shed more light on that app, especially shedding light when it's closer to its launch,” Fils-Aime said. “We continue to be on track to launch it in this current fiscal year for Nintendo.” My guess is at Apple's fall event.Amazon.com: Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - Nintendo Switch: Sega of America Inc: Video Games — https://amzn.to/2M0KS1RNintendo Switch Craft - Blog - Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion — Community Member Kodiak Moonwolf shares his thoughts on Splatoon 2 Octo ExpansionSoccer Slammers First Look - YouTube — Could use a tutorial mode, or something to let you get used to the controls.Paladins for Nintendo Switch First Look - YouTube

Jun 16, 2018 • 1h 18min
E3 2018 Wrap Up with Pulse and Power
I'm joined by N64 Josh, Lloyd Hannesson, and Stephen Munn! We discuss all our favorite announcements that happened at E3 2018Special Guests: Lloyd Hannesson, N64Josh, and Stephen Munn.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:Recorded Live, Thank you Patrons — 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 Jon Jacoblsen — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaways — Episode 200 is coming up soon! In honor of this @killthechkns on twitter offered up a $20 eShop gift card to a random person that watches the show live that day. Big thanks to @killlthechkns give them a follow on twitter and, be sure to be here at twitch.tv/runjumpstomp when I'm recording episode 200 for a chance to win!
In addition, I'm giving away $60 of eShop cash to celebrate 200,000 downloads in just 4 months. If you haven't entered yet, be sure that you do before the end of the month! Go to http://www.runjumpstomp.com/giveaway Killer Queen Black — A pixel art competitive game that will always stream the top team.Super Mario Party — Has Online this time around! Comes out right after the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service.Star Link — Starfox is back! well, sort of.Elder Scrolls Legends — Magica the gathering?Super Smash Bros. Ultimate — The FINAL Smash?Daemon X Machina — Cell shaded MechAll the RestHow do you think Nintendo did this year?How do you think the rest of 2018 looks?Support content like this. — Don't forget that you want the full show you can either co

Jun 14, 2018 • 40min
E3 Hype Train Rolls on!
Hey all, I'm Bill, I love to talk about video games. I've been playing games since my mother used to take me to visit my grandmother at the bar she worked at (I know) and there was a Donkey Kong game there. From minute one I was hooked. I talk about all types of games, from retro classics to brand new hotness. I'm happy you decided to come by,Each week I take a deep dive into my favorite stories about Nintendo, from the latest indie release to rumors about Smash. If you're looking for Nintendo news look no farther. I try to wrap up the news three times a week in a show that I try to keep under 30 minutes.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:Recorded Live, Thank you Patrons — 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 Jarrod Haneline — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaways — Speaking of giveaways, Episode 200 is coming up soon! In honor of this @killthechkns on twitter offered up a $20 eShop gift card to a random person that watches the show live that day. Big thanks to @killlthechkns give them a follow on twitter and, be sure to be here at twitch.tv/runjumpstomp when I'm recording episode 200 for a chance to win!Reggie Fils-Aime talks backlash from their E3 presentation, Nintendo Switch Online in September, future of the 3DS and Switch, Lootboxes, and eSports. : NintendoSwitch — E3: “We show content that is going to launch in the next 6 to 9 months and no more. We always have surprises… there’s a lot more we have to show in the weeks and months that are ahead.”
Nintendo Switch Online: Is the network structure going to improve? “Absolutely… we’re learning the technical infrastructure… when we launch the game [Mario Tennis Aces] it’s going to perform, just like it did for Fortnite.”
3DS: Still thriving and growing. Not going anywhere.
Lootboxes: “Lootboxes… a gameplay mechanic that offers consumers something to buy… can be interesting as long as that’s not the only way they can get the items. Some developers have made some mistakes. For us, it’s one of many mechanics we can use to drive ongoing engagement in the game.
eSports: “We want to create content that makes professionals players to come together… create consistent rules and structure to encourage the community to go from there”

Jun 12, 2018 • 45min
Nintendo Direct E32018
Hey all, I'm Bill, I love to talk about video games. I've been playing games since my mother used to take me to visit my grandmother at the bar she worked at (I know) and there was a Donkey Kong game there. From minute one I was hooked. I talk about all types of games, from retro classics to brand new hotness. I'm happy you decided to come by,Each week I take a deep dive into my favorite stories about Nintendo, from the latest indie release to rumors about Smash. If you're looking for Nintendo news look no farther. I try to wrap up the news three times a week in a show that I try to keep under 30 minutes.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:Recorded Live, Thank you Patrons — 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 Chris Becker — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompGiveaways — Speaking of giveaways, Episode 200 is coming up soon! In honor of this @killthechkns on twitter offered up a $20 eShop gift card to a random person that watches the show live that day. Big thanks to @killlthechkns give them a follow on twitter and, be sure to be here at twitch.tv/runjumpstomp when I'm recording episode 200 for a chance to win!Nintendo Switch Craft - Blog - Nintendo Direct E3 2018 SummaryThanks for the review! — Just discovered and I can’t get enough! in iTunes by smplkd from UK on May 14, 2018 I’ve just discovered this podcast - and I’ve begun to work my way through the back catalogue. So informative, clear, and smart. There’s a really great dry sense of humour running through each cast. And they are so frequent you’ll never miss out on the goings on of the big N.Support content like this. — 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.