

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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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.

Jun 9, 2018 • 1h 10min
E3 Predictions with Pulse and Power
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.Special Guests: Lloyd Hannesson and N64Josh.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!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.Thanks 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.

Jun 7, 2018 • 32min
Chargin' up for E3
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: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 Lynzie Dugar — 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!Anker releases officially licensed Switch power banks/portable chargers | GoNintendo — Anker has released two officially licensed power banks/portable chargers for the Switch in Japan. There's the Anker PowerCore 13,400 Nintendo Switch Edition (priced at ¥6,980) and the Anker PowerCore 20,100 Nintendo Switch Edition (priced at ¥9,980).
Both of them include a pouch and USB cable.Konami Is Set To Reveal Two New Games For Nintendo Switch At E3 2018 - Nintendo Life — The two mysterious titles are listed on Konami's official page on the E3 2018 website, with one stated to be an 'action/adventure' and the other a 'compilation'. With no more details available at the moment, we're all now left to wonder what Konami could be planning. Could we be seeing a compilation of classic hits from the firm's past? Switch has become a retro powerhouse since launch, after all. A Bomberman anthology perhaps.
One of them is called Super Bomberman R - Max which is a little confusing.so Paladins just got "leaked" like Fortnite did yesterday. : NintendoSwitch

Jun 5, 2018 • 32min
GameCube Controllers, Shaq Fu, Team Sonic
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 North Light 36— Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompNintendo Switch Craft $60 eShop Gift Card Giveaway! — 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 Game Store - Official Site — Check out how the eShop has changed.任天堂株式会社 on Twitter: "6/13(水)午前1時より「Nintendo Direct:E3 2018」を放送します。『大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ(仮称)』など、2018年に発売されるNintendo Switchタイトルを中心にご紹介します。#NintendoDirectJP https://t.co/U1JCKOFSKU… https://t.co/6ew7ZGfVBi"Mario Tennis Twitter PollSquare Enix Devotes Division To Developing Switch Games - Game Informer — When I ask Asano if games were already in development, or if Square Enix's future on the platform is contingent upon Octopath Traveler's success, he clarified his statement.

Jun 2, 2018 • 30min
Giveaways, Mario Tennis Aces, Fortnite Switch and Pokemon Quest
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: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 John Nicholson — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompNintendo Switch Craft $60 eShop gift card giveaway — 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!Amazon.com: Mario Tennis Aces - Nintendo Switch: Video Games — Thoughts on Mario Tennis AcesMario Tennis Twitter PollNintendo Switch Craft - Blog - Fortnite switch is now on the Korean game ratings board.Pokemon Quest downloaded over a million times already!Thanks for the review! — Capt_Keller reviewed the show and gave 5 stars. He said "RJS is a Nintendo staple for news. I've been listening to Bill for well over a year deliver constant up-to-date Nintendo news and all that time I've never been disappointed. Supported by a great community and speaking with an open mind, Bill dishes out the headlines three times a week. There are many Nintendo podcasts out there but very few are solo and updated three times a week with such consistency. I love finding out about everything going on with Nintendo from Bill's perspective. If it took you til the end of this review to make up your mind, you're a lost soul at sea and Bill is the burning beacon."

May 31, 2018 • 40min
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee revealed Plus Pokemon Quest!
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 Franz Schaller — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompPokemon Let's Go and more!Twitter Poll "Now that we've had a bit of time with it, what do you think of #PokemonQuest ?"Pokémon on Twitter: "With #PokemonQuest and #PokemonLetsGo, there are so many new ways to explore the world of Pokémon! Trainers can look forward to even more with an all-new core series Pokémon RPG title in development for the second half of 2019!… https://t.co/B2E2r8CWRl"Pokemon Quest Recipes and Cooking Guide – SDNIAPokemon Let's Go - runjumpstomp@gmail.com - Gmail — Holy crap! I didn't expect that announcement so soon, or for this to look so amazing! Having grown up with the first generation of pokemon, I've been waiting for an updated game focusing on the Kanto region. All of the mechanics of this game look to be very well utilized, and the games look gorgeous. Nintendo sure knows how to take all of my money. I can't wait for this release!
Jeremy S.

May 29, 2018 • 34min
A Fallout of PSA's, Poke'mon, and Carpet Calls
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 Joe Esquenazi — Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompJapanese TV show to reveal Pokemon news that will shock the world — "Worldwide shock!" begins the description. "We have obtained shocking information concerning Pocket Monsters! Witness the moment a new history of Pokemon is born!" Sounds like something pretty dang important for Squirtle and co.Rare Open To Letting Other Companies Use Their Classic IP Should Opportunity Arise | NintendoSoup — Rare has this 32-year back catalog of heritage and IP, and while I wouldn’t say we were Disney or even Nintendo or SEGA or any of the other kind of long-term IP stalwarts in our business, people ask us to use stuff. It’s absolutely not out of the realm of possibility, but not only does the ‘why’ have to be right, but the team, and the people, and ‘who’ have to be right. Rare is the guardian of Rare’s IP. Who knows what the future holds?Mega Man 11 Pre-order Trailer - Nintendo Switch - YouTube — Looks so radSony’s annual sale is offering limited edition blue PS4s and tons of game dea