The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!   Patron This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Ted Wagner, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at  https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompFeedbackIamcoolc reviewed the showI found this show through the Switchcast after E3 and haven’t missed an episode since.  Keeping up with Switch news is tough but this show fixes that by putting out frequent episodes and keeping them around 30 minutes each.  The classic Nintendo sound effects are great too.  Bonus points for RJS being transparent and open as a host.  Podcasting solo isn’t easy and he does it with easy.  If you’re a Nintendo fan, you should be listening, end of story.Jon sent in an emailHey hey!So my buddy came over this weekend for splat fest and we were chit chatting about Splatoon stuff. One of the conversations was about Salmon Run and playing it locally. We both love Salmon Run, and I love how you can get different things for playing Salmon Run (special shirts, hats etc.). My friend said "I wonder how and if the Salmon Run is different if you just play locally instead of playing online". Now the online Salmon Run, as we all know, is at certain times/days. Whereas the local Salmon Run you can do whenever. I just said, without really thinking, "It's probably the same thing, but I doubt you get rewards for playing it".  He quickly came back with (snobby voice) "Why would anyone play Salmon Run if you don't get anything for it?"(I should also add that I really don't know how Salmon Run is different from online to local play; I didn't try it, but that’s not the point)This brings me to the main point of this email.I feel like we're getting more into this routine where online multiplayer games need to give you some sort of "rewards" for playing the game. I don't play many online competitive games, but thinking of games like Call of Duty or something, you level up your account, level up your weapons, etc. The game is always giving you something the more you play. You can unlock different mods for weapons, different gear or abilities. It's tough for me to think of an online multiplayer game that doesn't have a system like this. How important is it for new games to give you "something" the more you play?Would Salmon Run be as fun if there were no rewards for it? Are we moving into a new time where we don't just play games for "fun" anymore? Do we need something to make all our work feel like it's worth it?I'm curious to see where games go from here. I think it would be difficult for a new game to come out without some sort of level up system and unlockables. However, the main point of any game is to have fun and enjoy the time you invest into that game. When he said why would anyone play Salmon Run if you don't get anything for it, I wanted to slap him and say "Because it's fun!!!".Anyway, this sounded way better in my head. I hope you get the main point I'm going for. I'd love to hear your take on this.Thanks for taking the time to read this, and thank your for all the entertainment.-Jon/Link31254NewsNintendo World Championships 2017!Any Controller possibly coming to Switch Sorry Joeseph

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!   Patron This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Joseph Barrett, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at  https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompFeedbackjpsn0w reviewed the showRecently found the podcast and I really enjoy it a lot.  Keep up the awesome work.Tyrlink reviewed the showFantastic podcast for Nintendo Switch news that comes out three times a week.  Host has a great personality.  Children of the 80s and 90s will also appreciate the bumpers from classic game commercials.  Highly recommended one of my favorite podcasts.Joseph emailed the showHey I got Zelda on march 3 but didn't get a switch until  the middle of May and I loved it I have BotW arms splatoon Minecraft and much more and I met a person my age through the switch app and now we chat all the time through google hangouts and we play Minecraft all the time Now to the question right now only 17% of switch owners use the app how will Nintendo get people to actually use the app and also what do you think of the all controller?Thank you so much for reading thisJoeseph News GameplayARMS is still super fun, I had not played it since the Zelda DLC came out.SplatFest is here / Ketchup all day long / New stage is great / The remix of the song sounds awesome. / themed inkLightning RoundAn in-depth look into Splatoon 2 muliplayerI am Setsuna on sale until August 10 That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!#askSwitchCraftRunjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft260-RunJump (786-5867)runjumpstomp.com/discordStop by the live stream some time!  twitch.tv/runjumpstompSupport the show!Docksocks on etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomphttps://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomphttp://runjumpstomp.com/supportMusicIntro Music is Balloon Trip Remix by NoteblockOutro Music is Adventure Island Area 1 Round 2 by Jun Chikuma My friend code is SW-7892-1015-4227Support Nintendo Switch Craft

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!   Patron This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Nick, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at  https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompFeedbackJack’s Rage reviewed the showI recently found SwitchCraft and I’m really enjoying it, his stories, voice and opinions all sound like a normal gamer and not over embellished just for showmanship.   Great podcast from a realistic personalityNewsBoth Super Mario Odyssey and Mario + Rabbids will be rated E10+Phantom Trigger, Tiny Build, Aug 10!Don’t forget to pick up Shovel Knight for Blaster Master Zero, Free for two weeksMonster Hunter XX demo coming (Japan) Dragon Quest sold really well, rewards those that finish it.GameplayPlayed Overcooked with my sonSuch an awesome gameYou start with a plan, but it doesn’t hold up for long.There is no control, only chaos.I wanted to go back and 3 star levels but he wasn’t having it.  We’ve only played 4 levels, I didn’t notice any graphical hiccupsThere is a patch incomingNamco MuseumThe arcade games are great.Played with my sonPac-Man Vs. is worth the $30 alone.Lightning RoundSNES classic edition is not ready for pre-order but is on Best buy / Target / and Amazon.Quest of dungeons coming to Switch (Japan)Use your words Launches tomorrow That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!#askSwitchCraftRunjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft260-RunJump (786-5867)runjumpstomp.com/discordStop by the live stream some time!  twitch.tv/runjumpstompSupport the show!Docksoc

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!    Patron This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Trevor B, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at  https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompFeedbackClassicMWK reviewed the showThis podcast is great for all news Nintendo!  I really enjoy the personal insights that are given and the down to earth perspective the host has is much appreciated.  Excellent music and production as well!  Thank you and please keep doing what you’ve been doing!NewsAmazon was selling NES Mini’s on their “Treasure Truck”SNES classics available for pre-order late august.Twilight Zone stage for SplatoonCalled Shifty Station (Mystery Zone in Japanese)Splatfest onlyLayout changesLooks like an Octarian locationMore Telltale games coming to the Switch?I wish the HD Rumble on the pro controller was more powerfulMario + Rabbids might be harder than we were anticipating Lightning RoundMinecraft better together delayed?No plans to bring Assasin’s Creed to the switch.Resident Evil Revelations coming to switch late 2017Stardew Valley update That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!#askSwitchCraftRunjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft260-RunJump (786-5867)runjumpstomp.com/discordStop by the live stream some time!  twitch.tv/runjumpstompSupport the show!Docksocks on etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomphttps://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomphttp://runjumpstomp.com/supportMusicIntro Music is Balloon Trip Remix by NoteblockOutro Music is Adventure Island Area 1 Round 2 by Jun Chikuma My friend code is SW-789

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!   Patron This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like REZDtv, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at  https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompFeedbackN64Josh- reviewed the showThis guy is killing it!  Running a show solo is extremely difficult!  You are killing it my friend!  Thanks for the great content!  Keep it up!  Also Wrecking Crew music FTW!!!!He’s also the Host of a podcast that I listen to, Nintendo Power CastJoe Barrett tweeted at me - Love the Podcast and really enjoy the old Nintendo commercials, reminds me of my childhood!  Keep up the great work!NewsNamco Museum is here - You can turn your switch sideways and play with a vertical screen like old school arcades.Each game has its own suspend, so you can come back to it laterSalmon Run changes from 12 hour windows to 24 hour windowsSpeaking of Splatoon 2 New weapon coming todayMetroid Amiibo unlocks hard mode?Content locked behind AmiiboHard to find AmiiboSome 3DS don’t have Amiibo built inSome people don’t want plastic stuffMost people wouldn ’t bother anywayUltra Street Fighter 2 for Switch has been a success for CapcomCapcom gearing up for multiple Switch projects Lightning RoundRetro City Rampage coming August 3rdDragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming to the west in 2018No news on which platforms, but I would assume all.Mario on sale Nintendo Switch Online app only downloaded by 17% of Switch owners That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!#askSwitchCraftRunjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft260-RunJump (786-5867)ru

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!   Patron This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Joe Tromonte, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at  https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompAlso a correction, last episode I said Jon Leduc’s name wrong, sorry about that man!  Thanks for the support.FeedbackSnowyCaptainRex - reviewed the showThis is amazing!  I love listening to this, I’m so glad it’s here.  The host is amazing and he really knows what he is talking about.Patrick emailed the show!At the release of the Nintendo Switch speculation was abound that the 3DS would be coming to an end. While I believe that support will continue for some time, I do believe the architecture will be outdated before long. With that said, the Switch, being a hybrid console seems to be the potential filler for the handheld gap that the 3DS would leave. I find it hard to believe that Nintendo would completely walk away from the handheld market with their considerable market share and little competition.  ·         Do you think that Nintendo will ever return to a solid state home console, or will future iterations have the same aesthetics as the Switch?·         If the Switch is the successor/replacement to the 3DS in the handheld market - How will Nintendo be able to return to the home console market and how do you think it would be received    They have stated in the past that the Nintendo Switch has been a journey. A long time in the works on behalf of Nintendo even stating the GameCube handle being part of this journey. I feel like going from the Switch to a stationary box would be a step backwards in innovation through technological limitation may continue to widen the programming gap for companies that develop on multiple platforms. It is hard to say what the future holds. I for one only play in handheld mode for various reasons (including TV time lol) and never want to be stuck tied to a television again!Love the show! Thank you for doing what you do!Thank you,           PatrickNewsSNES Classic WalMart preorder cancelledNES Classics showed up at Thinkgeek and sold out fast.  Capt_Logun said It's frustrating to think that they have more and that those are ones that people could have potentially gotten. Instead they spent hours hunting for them during the christmas season for family or themselves only to turn up empty handed. I know this is a little hyperbolic but come on thinkgeek.Bravd - said It's like "Psych you guys totally thought we were out! We got you sooo good! Come buy them, but packaged with stuff so they're as expensive as a scalper! Lol!"Splatoon is a system seller Nintendo sold 4.7 million Switches in 4 months.Splatoon 2 patc

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!   Patron This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Jon Leduc, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at  https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompFeedbackNoah Records Stuff YT - reviewed the showThis show is one of the best out there!GI Jello reviewed the showSwitchcraft is one of my favorite gaming podcasts.  Super high production value with an awesome routine schedule.  #x a week - short, sweet and to the point.  Great insight and honest opinions on all things Nintendo.  RJS doesn’t always drink the Nintendo kool-aid and calls it as he sees it.Trevor emailed the show!Hi there,I am one of your new Patron supporters and love the work you do. I learned of you while you were on the SwitchCast with KC. I don't always have time to listen to long weekly podcasts so I like how you do shorter episodes with more throughout the week.I hear that you enjoy the motion controls on Splatoon 2. I have been playing Splatoon since release day of the original on Wii U. One of my favorite games, but I've been stubborn on learning motion controls. I feel like I can't get any better unless I switch to motion controls. People have given me tips on the proper use of them, but I feel like I still use the right stick too often.Do you have any tips on getting used to motion controls and what is the proper way to use them? Like should I be touching the right stick at all or seldom and how often should I be resetting the camera? I feel like I need to see someone play in motion controls to really grasp it.Thanks and keep up the good work,Trevor NewsWe were having a discussion in the Discord about the Zelda timeline which is complicated.  And Bravd said “I think that the way they portray Ganon and the things they say about him that BotW is the very last story ever.”Overcooked comes out on ThursdaySplatoon had a good first weekend.Mincraft is now 1080p in docked mode  Lightning RoundLEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is coming on November 14.Battlechasers Nightware playable at gamescom 2017Lost Sphear Launches January 23, 2018That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!#askSwitchCraftRunjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line Sw

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!    Patron This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Lowry Sweeny,  Support SwitchCraft and my other content at  https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstompFeedbackDuke350 - reviewed the showThis is a great relatively new podcast.  I love the Nintendo sound effects between segments and I also love how quickly new episodes come out.  They keep me entertained during my work week and are very informative!  Keep up the great work, I hope to see you become more and more successful.AddictArts changed their review!My apologies for an average earlier review.  Thank you for reading it, and being honest with listeners.  What makes this podcast special is how quick and reliable the shows are.  The podcast is the first responder of Nintendo news.  Most are not as fast to the scene and reporting.@Firestorm5672 tweeted “just wanted to tell you that the best Mario party for the n64 (and basically ever) is definitely Mario party 3!”NewsSplatoon 2 ThoughtsThe goodThe moment to moment gameplay is spot on.  Salmon Run is my new favorite modeThe graphics look amazing, the ink looks so good, especially in single playerThe BadMultiplayer woesI had Lay Lauretta mention that he would have prefered that Nintendo ship the game with Splitscreen, which I think would probably be forced to be 30fps to compensate.  What do you think?I really don’t like playing in handheld mode.Mario + Rabbids Amiibo support Exclusive weapons?Axiom Verge pre-orderBad time to launch your gameNintendo Switch Online AppNo way to tell if your friends are online or notVoice chat works really well, but having the leave the screen on is a deal breaker.Alphabet on the right side of friends list would be really great for when I’m looking for specific people.Give me a way to tell my friends “I’m up for X mode”Lightning RoundRBI Baseball SNES Classic pre-order at Wal-Mart sold out in 40 minutesMight be up by accident?Legendary Pokemon coming to Pokemon Go

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!   FeedbackZshumaker - reviewed the showAlways looking forward to it - I love the format of this show.  I subscribe to several Nintendo podcasts and like them all for different reasons.  With Switchcraft RJS has nailed the release schedule.  It is nice to get three, 30 minute episodes per week because the information covered is always relevant.  This is an informative podcast that isn’t always about “how great Nintendo is.”NewsNintendo Switch Online App is outVoice cuts out when you leave the app for something / If you shut off the screen Bye bye batteryAutomatically switching into teams and the larger groups seems awesome.Can’t do muchLandscape mode pleaseTo invite people you have to be in game, so it looks like you can’t communicate with people when you’re not playing.You can only invite friends into a room from the phone?During the splat fest you could open a room and protect it with a code.UBIsoft to announce more Switch games soonNintendo files the N64 with the European Union Intellectual Property Office.How many controllers?GamesMario 64, Zelda OOT, Zelda Majora’s Mask, Mario Kart 64, Mario Party, Mario Golf, Starfox 64, Donkey Kong 64, Diddy Kong Racing, Paper Mario, Blast Corps, Kriby 64, Turok, Extreme G, F-Zero X, Goldeneye (won’t happen)Lightning RoundSplatoon 2 has a reversible cover (cool)That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!#askSwitchCraftRunjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft260-RunJump (786-5867)runjumpstomp.com/discordStop by the live stream some time!  twitch.tv/runjumpstompSupport the show!Docksocks on etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomphttps://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomphttp://runjumpstomp.com/supportMusic  My friend code is SW-7892-1015-4227Support Nintendo Switch Craft

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcasting app!   FeedbackCCXVI- reviewed the showCalled it one of the top 3 Nintendo podcasts online!  I love this show!  SwitchCraft is my favorite podcast to get Nintendo-related news.  RJS is both professional and personal, thorough and concise.  His fan-service is evident as his passion for gaming comes through in his reporting.  So far, he’s produced three shows a week consistently, unless i’m mistaken.  Forget the big gaming news podcasts - SwitchCraft is pre magic!Colin emailed I got my switch recently and I want to download a game or two, but I’m on an extremely tight budget currently. If you had $20 to spend on the eShop what would you buy?Multiplayer focusedSnipperclipsAstro Duel DeluxeSingle Player FocusedBlaster MasterWonder Boy and the Dragon’s TrapHas-Been HeroesEitherShovel KnightNewsSplatfest  (84 on metacritic)Damn these button placementsMusic is good but way too repetitiveI couldn’t do the split joyconGraphics are so much better.No cake to fight!4 players is too manyAnimeTeam Ice Cream wonKH3 has a small possibility of coming to the SwitchARMS will be at EVO Japan (Got the biggest cheer) Jan 26, 2018 Lightning Round That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!#askSwitchCraftRunjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft260-RunJump (786-5867)runjumpstomp.com/discordStop by the live stream some time!  twitch.tv/runjumpstompSupport the show!Docksocks on etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomphttps://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomphttp://runjumpstomp.com/supportMusicBalloon Fight and Adventure Island My friend code is SW-7892-1015-4227Support Nintendo Switch Craft