Simply Nerdy

Mar 11 2025 110 ep. 27 mins

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Welcome to Simply Nerdy - a channel dedicated to video games, books, movies, technology, and more from the perspective of busy professionals. Join us in our nerding out as we share what we love about these topics and how they are more than just entertainment - they are a multisensory and multidisciplinary form of art that, at their best, can stand toe-to-toe with the very best creative works of bygone eras. Sound over-the-top? What can we say - we're Simply Nerdy!

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"The Legend of Uh" author Aaron N. Hall Talks Writing, Worldbuilding & More! | INTERVIEW

Mar 11 2025 30 mins

Austin and Steven interview a #1 best-selling author Aaron N. Hall, the genius behind the book The Legend of Uh! It is a fantastic parody of the fantasy genre! If you are a fantasy fan, you will find something to love in this adventure and you'll notice some fun references throughout the book! I cannot recommend this book enough to our nerdy audience, you won't regret givin

Should you buy Monster Hunter: Wilds? Here's what we think... | IMPRESSIONS

Mar 05 2025 15 mins

Anthony, Austin, and Steven talk about their overall impression of the newest entry in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds! There is a lot to love here and a lot not to love... so tune in as we discuss it all!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro00:43 - no wirebugs03:18 - more narrative04:25 - PC optimization05:08 - multiplayer07:30 - launch woes08:43 - impressions and improvements11

From 8-Bit to Orchestral: The Best Game OSTs Ever | DISCUSSION

Feb 26 2025 48 mins

Music is a huge part of what makes video games unforgettable! In this episode, our panel dives into their personal Top 5 Favorite Video Game Soundtracks of All Time! From epic orchestral scores to nostalgic chiptune classics, each of us brings a unique list filled with music that shaped our gaming journeys.Which soundtracks made the cut? Will your favorites be on our lists? Let us

A Celebration Of Life for the Nintendo Switch

Feb 08 2025 61 mins

Join David, Lisa, and Steven as they dive deep into the incredible legacy of the Nintendo Switch, debating why it might just be Nintendo's greatest console generation yet! Plus, just look at the INCREDIBLE library that exists for the system! Most of the games happen to be the best of their respective series too!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro01:46 - animal crossing new horizons03:53 - astr

Wind and Truth: Satisfying Ending or a Storming Disappointment? | REVIEW

Jan 28 2025 24 mins

Storms, we cannot believe that the first arc of the Stormlight Archive is completed. What a RIDE! In this video, we go into FULL spoilers and discuss this amazing entry in the series! #stormlightarchive #windandtruth #dragonsteel #brandonsanderson TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:25 - overall thoughts 02:45 - shallan 04:17 - mental health 06:30 - the heralds 08:16 - tragic/hopeful c

Steel Yourself for MISTBORN: Deckbuilding Game and its brutal co-op | REVIEW

Jan 08 2025 34 mins

It is FINALLY time for Anthony, Austin and Steven review Mistborn the Deckbuilding Game! After spending the majority of the holidays playing this game, we are ready to dive into a review! DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

SNITCHES Get SWITCHES: The Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Everyone's Talking About! | DISCUSSION

Dec 20 2024 30 mins

The panel members share their predictions for the Switch successor and comment on the recently leaked news regarding the Switch 2... Could the info be real or fake? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro & Switch 2 Leaks 05:08 - Launch Title Predictions 08:50 - Leaked Features 13:39 - More Launch Title Predictions! 20:55 - Framerate & Screen Improvements 26:15 - ANOTHER Launch Title Pre

Our Predictions for the 2024 GOTY Awards! | DISCUSSION

Nov 18 2024 28 mins

Anthony, Austin, David, and Steven discuss the game award nominees, the games that should have been nominated, their predictions for the winners, and what could possibly be announced during the presentation! Let's talk about the game awards! #thegameawards TIMESTAMPS DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/m

Good or Bad? Here's our take on Mario & Luigi: Brothership | IMPRESSIONS

Nov 12 2024 31 mins

Anthony, Austin, and Steven dive into Anthony's impressions of the new Mario & Luigi: Brothership game! First we need to address the online controversy of the game, and then jump into Anthony's personal thoughts! Let's go! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:49 - A+B nuance 1:30 - long loading screens 02:17 - performance issues 03:54 - art style 10:30 - battle systems 12:58 - mechanic

A Spooktacular Thriller - Bendy and the Ink Machine | REVIEW

Oct 31 2024 30 mins

Anthony, Austin, and Steven review Bendy and the Ink Machine! There was definitely fun to be had in this decently sized indy game! Let's explore what made it such a great experience and what could have been better! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:54 - non-spoilers 10:53 - spoilers 28:42 - outro DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-34