The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

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  XBOX...Why? 15.09.2026 2h 19min

  I uploaded this 10 times, hopefully it works this time.
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  GTA 6 coming to PC sooner than you think? 06.09.2026 2h 6min

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  Valve isn't done yet. 30.08.2026 2h 2min

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  PlayStation 6 Handheld Price 23.08.2026 1h 55min

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  Valve forces epic to make a huge change. 16.08.2026 2h 12min

  Save 10% on your Majhon Storm controller https://bit.ly/4wY3KFI use code MJSTORM1 at checkout!🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️Dbrand Partner Link - https://shop.dbrand.com/NERDNEST▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.00:00 Nerd Nest Podcast Episode 15803:14 Saber Interactive AI controversy 23:18 Epic Games Linux support 25:21 Xbox Game Pass on Linux 31:51 Gamescom rumors and PlayStation sentiment 38:52 Physical media vs digital future 47:48 Hogwarts Legacy sequel news 52:13 Retro shooters and Quake DLC 56:39 Gaming history and early 3D 01:05:46 Gears of War controllers 01:10:00 Limited edition consoles 01:16:22 Twitch AI training controversy 01:23:45 GTA 6 pre-order pricing 01:36:22 No More Room in Hell 2 impressions 01:42:30 Super Mario Wonder and Pragmata 01:46:44 Donkey Kong Bonanza thoughts 01:48:06 Restory and Zexion gameplay 02:07:22 Subscribe for more!
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  It's worse than we thought! 09.08.2026 1h 34min

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  Be careful on Steam 01.08.2026 1h 35min

  Get Opera! opr.as/Opera-browser-Nerd-NestStop clicking links on Steam—new "ClickFix" attacks are targeting your account and personal data. We dive into the rising security risks in gaming, from Windows privacy concerns to the "ticking time bomb" of losing your digital library.🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️Dbrand Partner Link - https://shop.dbrand.com/NERDNEST▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.00:00 — Introduction & Sponsor: Opera02:18 — Welcome to the NerdNest Podcast (New Office & Tech Issues)02:59 — Catching up with Russ and Jimmy04:02 — Today’s Gaming News Overview04:21 — The "Year of Linux Gaming" & Windows Privacy Concerns (Permanent Identifiers)08:35 — Security Risks on Steam11:55 — Generational Differences in Tech Literacy & Online Safety16:21 — Sony’s Recent PSN Outage & the All-Digital Future Debate22:11 — Sony Addressing the Disc Issue & Lack of Competition23:22 — Personal Reflections on Digital vs. Physical Game Libraries30:59 — The Cycle of Consumer-Friendly Behavior in Console Leaders34:58 — Will We Ditch Consoles for PC/Handhelds Entirely?38:46 — Microsoft’s Xbox Live Outage & Transparency vs. Sony45:11 — Will Microsoft Follow Sony in Getting Rid of Discs?48:05 — Ubisoft Games: Accessing PC Versions via Xbox Console Ownership54:31 — Xbox Backwards Compatibility for Original Titles on PC01:01:21 — Splatoon Series Reflections01:07:23 — Final Fantasy 7: Revelation01:11:03 — Games We’re Playing: Halo Campaign Evolved First Impressions01:15:11 — PC Optimization Talk01:24:09 — Hands-on with Gears of War: E-Day01:31:34 — Upcoming Projects from Russ and Jimmy
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  Hands on with Steam Machine 12.07.2026 2h 12min

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  Everyone's Getting This Valve Quote Wrong 06.07.2026 1h 32min

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  Steam Machine: The Truth 28.06.2026 2h 5min

  Get a WiFi 7 Router Archer BE600 with tri-band speed, WiFi 7, MLO, 10G port & wide coverage is here! Perfect for fast home internet & streaming, solving slow speeds & congestion — use code 15BE600 for up to 35% off on top of the Prime Day deals price!🛒 Shop the TP-Link WiFi 7 Router Archer BE600:Amazon: https://bit.ly/3R5ftCt🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.00:00 - Cold Open & Sponsor - TP-Link Archer BE600 02:29 - The Full Crew Returns 03:56 - Steam Machine: Price Reveal & Reaction 06:17 -The eBay Scalping & Resale Market 07:11 - Why We Aren't Buying the Steam Machine 00:08:41 - PS5 E-Waste vs. Steam Machine Performance 00:11:25 - The Steam Machine Reservation Lottery 00:12:43 - PC Building vs. Pre-built Convenience 00:14:13 - Is it for Content Creators or Consumers? 00:18:12 - Steam Machine vs. Consoles & Laptops 00:21:30 - The Impact of Price on Recommendations 00:25:30 - Niche Communities: Mini PCs vs. Handhelds 00:29:01 - Who Is the Steam Machine Actually For? 00:30:30 - Sales Predictions: How Many Will Sell? 00:32:33 - Hardware Shortages & The RAM Lottery 00:35:10 - Developer Support & Steam Deck Verification 00:39:38 - Valve's Hardware Strategy & Linux Future 00:46:10 - The 4K60 Controversy & Marketing Mistakes 00:54:52 - Ray Tracing & Path Tracing Rant 01:00:54 - Xbox Price Hikes & Financing Plans 01:06:08 - Sony & Nintendo Price Speculation 01:08:18 - Storage Costs & Expandable Memory 01:10:55 - GTA 6: Price, Digital-Only, & Launch Details 01:21:44 - The Future of GTA Online & Roleplay 01:28:18 - Digital Ownership & Sony's Movie Deletions 01:33:31 - What We've Been Playing: Lords of the Fallen & Silver Pines 01:37:13 - Retroid Pocket Nova & Handheld Gaming 01:40:55 - Steam Next Fest Demo Highlights 01:46:33 - Hearthstone, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom & James Bond 01:49:50 - Steam Summer Sale Recommendations 01:56:22 - Upcoming Videos & Final Thoughts#TPLink #ArcherBE600 #WiFi7 #SmartHomeNetworking #WiFi7Router #WiFiRouter
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  Steam Hardware Roundup! 20.06.2026 1h 44min

  🎮 The best place to grab games, gift cards & more for less, check out Eneba!🔥 Huge discounts on PC, Nintendo, Mobile & console games: https://ene.ba/Nerdnest👾 Massive game library for all your gaming needs: https://ene.ba/Nerdnest-Games🎁 Gift cards for every platform, always in stock: https://ene.ba/Nerdnest-GiftcardsShownotes - https://www.nerdnest.tv/podcast/steam-hardware-roundup🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00 Intro & Special Offer02:02 Welcome Back: London & China Travels03:38 Steam Controller Update: Demand & Shipping Windows05:44 Why is the Steam Controller Taking So Long?11:29 Supply Chain & Production Challenges16:34 Bill’s Current Experience with Steam Input18:40 Steam Machine & Steam Frame Pre-order Rumors21:21 SteamOS 3.8 Stable Channel Update22:11 Buying the Steam Machine: Price Speculation24:25 Place Your Bets: GTA 6 vs. September/October Releases33:35 Place Your Bets: Final Fantasy 17 vs. Kingdom Hearts 439:21 Place Your Bets: Valve's Hardware Strategy45:00 Project Helix & PlayStation 6 Release Predictions51:46 Half-Life 3 vs. Elder Scrolls 655:20 Steam Frame vs. Steam Machine: Which Sells Out First?1:02:04 Microsoft's Studio Closures & Industry "Blood Bath"1:27:54 Stop Killing Games: EU Commission Update1:30:00 What We've Been Playing: Mina the Hollower & FF7 Mods1:42:37 Wrap Up & Channel Updates
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  XBOX Reset is coming...what happens next? 15.06.2026 1h 55min

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  This has to stop. 07.06.2026 1h 25min

  Shownotes - https://www.nerdnest.tv/podcast/episode-150🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00 Intro 02:53 New Handheld Announcements: The ROG Ally X 03:48 Initial Thoughts: "I'm not easily excited" 05:09 The "RAM Apocalypse" and Rising Prices 06:46 Why the AR Glasses Bundle is "Stupid" 10:15 Is the Handheld Market Moving Toward a Niche? 11:45 The Spec Bump vs. Price Jump Problem 13:57 Dreaming of New Form Factors (Clamshells & Flippers) 16:12 MSI Claw 8 AI Plus: Handheld Chips vs. Laptop Chips 18:31 Screen Size Debate: Big Screens vs. Portability 20:16 Handheld Ergonomics: Grips vs. Flat Designs 22:07 Switch 2 Talk: Comfort & Joy-Con Issues 26:23 Price Predictions: Why $2,000 Handhelds are Coming 28:44 The Xbox "Logos" Controversy 32:21 Why Console Wars Can Be Good for Customers 34:08 Xbox’s Strategy Shift: Multi-Platform Publisher 37:20 Handling Nasty Comments and YouTube "Normies" 40:28 Sony State of Play Reaction 40:55 Wolverine Gameplay: Linear vs. Open World 44:38 The "Cringey" AAA Writing Tropes 46:26 Stuntman Returns: Retro Whiplash 47:52 Komorebi & The Clover Studio Family Tree 51:31 Summer Games Fest Highlights 53:21 Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake 54:00 The Last Ronin: Platinum’s Redemption for TMNT? 56:08 Crossfire: The New "Strand-Type" Cover System? 58:05 Alien Isolation 2 Announcement & Concerns 01:11:40 Mina the Hollower (Yacht Club Games) 01:14:31 007: Everything or Nothing Retrospective 01:19:05 Schrödinger's Cat Burglar 01:20:50 Bubsy 4D 01:22:03 Tethergeist: The Celeste Inspiration
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  Steam Deck is Expensive...Now what? 31.05.2026 1h 31min

  Shownotes - https://www.nerdnest.tv/podcast/nnp-episode-149🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.In this Episode00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep.14900:01:01 - Steam Machine Raised Prices00:13:40 - Should Valve just stop selling Steam Deck?00:18:05 - Which handheld do we recommend now?00:25:11 - How much will Steam Machine Cost now?00:32:07 - Nintendo Talks about Switch 200:41:01 - Sony’s State of Play00:48:43 - Fable Delayed00:57:43 - Witcher 3 - Song of the Past01:05:20 - Modern Warfare 4 Revealed01:12:36 - 007 First Light01:24:41 - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
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  MORE Steam Hardware Leaks 17.05.2026 2h 7min

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  We have the Steam Controller and… 10.05.2026 1h 56min

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  Steam Controller is here... What's next for Valve...? 03.05.2026 1h 57min

  Shownotes - https://billfairchild.notion.site/NNP-146-34e2150ee84f80e4b307e01db18a99cf?source=copy_link🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY▶️Nerd Nest Merch - nerdnest.dashery.com——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep.14600:02:41 - What’s next for Valve?00:16:36 - Steam Controller is here00:54:25 - Windows to BEAT SteamOS performance in 2 years01:12:57 - Xbox mode01:18:56 - New Look at Project Helix01:27:39 - Epic Cary Rant01:34:02 - GTA6 is going to be EXPENSIVE01:46:28 - What we’ve been playing
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  All signs point to Steam Controller! 26.04.2026 2h 17min

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  It’s time to get excited! 19.04.2026 1h 50min

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  What is SteamGPT? 12.04.2026 2h 2min

  Shownotes - https://billfairchild.notion.site/NNP-143-3392150ee84f80728190d8ede689c3be?source=copy_link00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep. 14300:02:31 - SteamGPT00:32:29 - Place your bets00:33:19 - Zelda vs Zelda00:45:36 - Steam Machine vs PS5 Pro vs PS600:57:21 - Steam Machine Breakthrough01:07:29 - S&Box01:19:17 - III Initiative Game Showcase01:25:44 - Nintendo Leaks01:35:35 - Vintage Game Peripherals01:40:25 - FMV Gaming01:47:13 - What we’ve been playing