The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

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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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AAA Games are making Mistakes, Indies to the Rescue

Apr 15 2024 86 mins  
Summary In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, Bill and Russ discuss the Triple-I Initiative showcase and the juxtaposition between indie games and AAA games. They also talk about the controversy surrounding Ubisoft's pricing and the removal of content from the base game. The conversation then shifts to game preservation and the importance of allowing players to continue pla

I know what indie is when I see it

Apr 08 2024 70 mins  
Summary In this conversation, Bill and Rich discuss the definition of indie games. They explore the relationship between budget and creativity, and how it impacts the indie label. They also touch on the Triple-I Initiative and the importance of creative freedom in indie game development. The conversation highlights the subjective nature of defining indie games and the importance o

Xbox Handheld the Future of Gaming?

Apr 01 2024 87 mins  
Summary by Riverside In this episode, the hosts discuss the possibility of an Xbox handheld and the potential impact it could have on the gaming industry. They also explore the idea of introducing other stores, such as Steam, on the Xbox platform. The conversation then shifts to the future of gaming and whether handhelds will become more prevalent than household consoles. Finally,

Still Waiting for SteamOS

Mar 19 2024 78 mins  
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PC Gamers are TOO BIG to Ignore

Mar 11 2024 98 mins  
Takeaways Delisting games and licensing issues can lead to the removal of games from platforms and difficulties in accessing them. Game Boy Color and DuckStation are popular platforms for playing retro games. Audio mixing issues in games can affect the overall gaming experience Old games are being released on Steam, providing an opportunity for players to revisit classic titles. Th

This could End LEGAL Emulation

Mar 04 2024 104 mins  
Mig Switch - DammitJeff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwPOJDAAjQ4 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast Summary - Generated by Riverside The conversation explores Nintendo's stance on game backups and the legality of emulation. It delves into the impact of emulation on the gaming community and the choices Nintendo has made regarding hardware and its retro lib

Emulation ALWAYS Wins

Feb 26 2024 116 mins  
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PC Gaming WINS | Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3

Feb 20 2024 107 mins  
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Hands on with AYANEO FLIP DS

Feb 11 2024 103 mins  
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A Weird Handheld, Sony makes a play

Feb 05 2024 93 mins  
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