The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

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!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Legion Go 2: The Price Problem

    Check out ⁨@baldlyrudy⁩ ! on YT! In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, Bill and Rudy discuss the high pricing of the Lenovo Legion Go 2, the implications of Valve's Steam Frame trademark, and the release of Silksong. They explore the competitive landscape of handheld gaming devices, the challenges indie developers face with pricing, and the excitement surrounding Silksong's launch, which has garnered significant attention and player engagement. Bill and Rudy delve into various aspects of game development, design, and the gaming industry. They discuss the unrealistic budgeting in game development, the value of game length versus quality, and the impact of game design on player engagement. The conversation also touches on Nintendo's game key cards controversy, the challenges of game development for the Switch, and the importance of physical media in gaming. Additionally, they explore the ethics of game ownership and piracy, the value of backlogs and game pricing, and the subjectivity of gaming experiences. The discussion wraps up with thoughts on the future of game adaptations in film and the balance between source material and audience appeal. 🔔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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store ——————————— ⚠️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 Episode 00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Podcast 113 00:02:40 - Lenovo Legion Go 2 Pricing is Crazy 00:20:32 - Steam Frame Speculation 00:39:31 - Silksong’s Hype 01:06:15 - Game Key Cards…Why? 01:26:46 - MGS: Delta hot take 01:42:55 - Call of Duty Movie

    1h 59m
  2. No steam Deck 2 till 2028? Here's why

    31 AUG

    No steam Deck 2 till 2028? Here's why

    Rumors about the Steam Deck 2 say its coming in 2028. Why is Valve waiting so long and giving "competitors" so much runway? We get into that, plus Nintendo's lack of Switch 2 Dev kits, the PS6 Portable, and a whole lot moreCheck out  @FanTheDeck  and  @ThePhawx  and make sure you subscribe to them.🔔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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store——————————— ⚠️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 Podcast - Ep 11200:04:13 - Steam respects user privacy ...for now00:10:50 - Steam deck 2 Rumors00:36:42 - Silksong is coming in a few days00:46:32 - PS6 Handheld Rumors01:02:03 - Nintendo holds back Switch 2 Dev Kits01:20:09 - I tried Metal Gear Solid Delta

    1h 30m
  3. PlayStation hands BIG WIN to PC Players

    11 AUG

    PlayStation hands BIG WIN to PC Players

    In this episode of the Nerd Nest podcast, we focus on Sony's shift from hardware to a platform-based model, the unique position of Nintendo, and handheld gaming by Xbox. We also delve into the impact of indie games, focusing on Mina the Hollower, a new title from Yacht Club Games. And we discuss the impact of leaks and misinformation in the gaming industry. Subscribe to the Panel @RetroGameCorps @FanTheDeck @BillFairchild @ThePhawx With Special Guest @BeatEmUps ➡️ https://youtu.be/r2bPcRcHH4E?si=ONUid5NJ2_1zeNa2 🔔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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store ——————————— ⚠️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 💵. Chapters 00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Podcast Ep. 110 00:02:39 - The Console Wars are OVER 00:20:56 - Xbox Handheld Docked Mode? 00:37:16 - Nintendo Patents Fishing 00:45:23 - Indie Games 00:56:03 - Leaks & Rumors 01:18:31 - Upgradable Consoles 01:33:36 - The Games we’ve been playing

    1h 50m
  4. Who's raising prices NEXT?

    4 AUG

    Who's raising prices NEXT?

    My Steam Console - https://youtu.be/o9NCY9sTQ-w 🔔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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store ——————————— ⚠️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 💵. Chapters 00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Podcast Ep.109 00:01:33 - Switch Price hike 00:14:27 - More Price hikes 00:34:03 - Emulation talk 00:49:25 - Xbox Handheld Strategy 01:03:17 - Donkey Kong Bananza 01:25:55 - Avowed is REALLY good. 01:37:43 - This week in gaming History

    1h 56m
  5. There are more AI games than you think

    21 JUL

    There are more AI games than you think

    Complete your collection! https://buyencore.com/invite/nerdnest 🔔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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store ——————————— ⚠️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. 00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep. 108 00:00:35 - I’ll never get this right 00:01:37 - We predicted this Switch 2 Issue 00:21:38 - AI Slop on Steam 00:51:02 - Virtuos fires nearly 300 00:56:37 - Xbox Handheld Prices Leaked 01:07:21 - How much will GTA 6 Cost? 01:14:47 - Zelda movie has cast lead actors 01:24:38 - Games we’ve been playing

    1h 36m
  6. 18 JUL

    Valve chooses a side

    🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 Sources: https://wccftech.com/rog-xbox-ally-prices-leaked/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-fbi-has-seized-a-major-nintendo-switch-piracy-site/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njzERtlBcB0&t=2255s https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/bioshock-creator-says-audiences-reward-single-player-games-that-dont-have-other-methods-of-monetization-like-baldurs-gate-3-kingdom-come-deliverance-2-and-clair-obscur-expedition-33/ https://www.metacritic.com/game/tony-hawks-pro-skater-3-plus-4/ https://www.metacritic.com/game/donkey-kong-bananza/ https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/a-game-once-sold-belongs-to-the-customer-prominent-eu-politician-stands-up-for-stop-killing-games/ https://www.reddit.com/r/dbrand/comments/1lwrl9q/joycon_detachment_update_part_3_we_fixed_it/ https://www.reddit.com/r/dbrand/comments/1ljlhwy/joycon_detachment_update_part_2_were_fixing_it/ https://www.ign.com/articles/the-only-official-john-wick-video-game-is-being-pulled-from-all-platforms-6-years-after-release https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-5-is-now-reportedly-fully-greenlit/1100-6533153/ https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/s/peIdcajbec https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/valve-gets-pressured-by-payment-processors-with-a-new-rule-for-game-devs-and-various-adult-games-removed/ https://youtu.be/h-5XBiBbUlg https://store.steampowered.com/app/2667120/Ballionaire/ ——————————— 🎯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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store ——————————— ⚠️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 💵. Topics 00:00 - Valve changes the rules 07:05 - Xbox Handheld Price LEAKED 09:23 - Anti-Cheat AGAIN 13:54 - Full games are “old school” 17:37 - Fallout 5 - Greenlit? 19:59 - Nintendo gonna Nintendo 22:43 - dbrand’s debacle 25:16 - Stop Killing Games Update 26:22 - New Releases & Upcoming Games 31:16 - Indie Spotlight

    32 min

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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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