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  1. 08/31/2025

    The Next Chapter - The Nerf Report LIVE

    Join us as we launch the next chapter in the Nerf Report history.

    1h 42m

  2. 08/04/2025

    EA Redeems Itself With Battlefield 6 Reveal | The Nerf Report Ep. 34

    In this week’s episode of The Nerf Report, we're diving into the biggest headlines in gaming:🎯 EA shocks the gaming world with a surprisingly strong Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal.⚔️ Nintendo's latest Direct Partner Showcase delivers some unexpected hits—and a few head-scratchers.🦗 Obsidian drops Grounded 2 into Early Access and it's already a banger.🎮 Nintendo announces a controversial price hike for the original Switch... after the Switch 2 is already out. What?!From trending moments to fan reactions, this episode is packed with punchy commentary, humor, and everything you missed in gaming this week.👾 Subscribe for weekly gaming news breakdowns.📱 Follow us on socials for clips, updates, and more behind-the-scenes content.🕹️ Got thoughts on this week’s topics? Drop them in the comments below!#Battlefield6 #NintendoSwitch #GamePass #Grounded2 #GamingNews

    25 min

  3. 07/28/2025

    New Battlefield, New Pokémon, and Same Old Xbox | The Nerf Report Ep. 33

    This week on The Nerf Report:We’re diving into a massive week of gaming news! EA finally dropped the cinematic trailer for Battlefield 6, and it’s everything fans have been waiting for—urban warfare, class-based combat, and that signature destruction.Next, we break down the highlights from the July Pokémon Presents, including the reveal of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the PvP-focused Pokémon Champions, and… Mega Dragonite? Yeah, that happened.And in classic Xbox fashion, Microsoft tried to hike game prices to $80, only to walk it back after fans revolted.Plus, this week’s Game of the Week spotlight shines on Wildgate, the new space-based PvPvE shooter taking Steam by storm. We cover the gameplay loop, fan reactions, and what makes this chaotic co-op shooter worth your time.🧠 Chapters:00:00 - On this week's episode01:47 - Video Games Releasing This Week04:05 - WildGate Game of the Week Review09:27 - Battlefield 6 Reveal Trailer16:57 - Pokemon Presents July 2025 Announcements26:13 - Xbox Abandons $80 Video Games32:24 - Outro💬 Drop a comment below with your thoughts on Battlefield, Wildgate, and that cursed Mega Dragonite.🎮 Subscribe for weekly gaming news, reviews, and deep dives — only on The Nerf Report!

    33 min

  4. 07/21/2025

    Reviewing Consoles Is Now Illegal? | The Nerf Report Ep. 32

    Reviewing a Console Is Now Illegal? This week on The Nerf Report, we’ve got a wild lineup of stories from across the gaming world — and it all starts with a YouTuber facing potential jail time just for reviewing gaming handhelds.That’s right: Once Were Nerd, a content creator who tests third-party handheld consoles, is now in legal hot water over claims that his reviews promote piracy. Is this the end of reviewing gray-market gaming gear? Or just another overreach?But that’s not all — because the news just keeps getting weirder:📎 A GameStop stapler that pierced a Nintendo Switch 2 and damaged its screen went up for auction… and sold for thousands of dollars.🐵 Donkey Kong Bananza swings in as our Game of the Week, and it’s already shaping up to be one of Nintendo’s best platformers yet.🎮 And we unpack the leaked pricing for the Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, which could finally bring the Xbox ecosystem to handheld gamers — but at what cost?➡️ Should reviewing a handheld really be a crime?➡️ Would you pay $3,250 for a cursed GameStop stapler?➡️ Is Donkey Kong Bananza good enough to sell consoles?➡️ And is Xbox’s handheld pricing leak actually… good news?We break it all down — with humor, facts, and just the right amount of banana jokes.Let us know what you think in the comments — and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more gaming news every week.

    32 min

  5. 07/12/2025

    The Subnautica Controversy Just Got Worse | The Nerf Report Ep. 31

    🎮 This Week in Gaming: Subnautica Drama, Ghost of Yotei Reveal, Tony Hawk’s Big Return & FBI vs NintendoThis week on The Nerf Report, we’re serving up all the biggest (and weirdest) stories from the world of gaming — and trust us, it’s a wild ride.Here’s what we’re covering:🌊 Subnautica Drama: The developers of Subnautica are facing serious backlash after layoffs, controversy, and growing fan frustration. We break down what’s going on — and why the story keeps getting worse.🥷 Ghost of Yotei Reveal: PlayStation unveiled Ghost of Yotei, a gorgeous and mysterious samurai adventure that might just be the spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima. We unpack the trailer, the hype, and the questions left unanswered.🛹 Game of the Week — Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4: The Birdman is back! We take a closer look at Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, our pick for Game of the Week — and talk about why it still shreds decades later.🚨 FBI Seizes Nintendo Emulator Site: In a surprise legal strike, the FBI took down a major Nintendo emulator site this week — sparking debate over preservation, piracy, and whether this move went too far.Whether you’re here for the drama, the reveals, or just to laugh at our jokes about friendly fire and skateboards, we’ve got you covered.What story stood out to you this week? Let us know in the comments — and don’t forget to subscribe for gaming news, reviews, and a little chaos every single week.🕹️ #GamingNews #Subnautica #GhostOfYotei #TonyHawk #Nintendo #NERFGamingNews

    33 min

  6. 07/07/2025

    Phil Spencer’s Worst Week Yet — Xbox Cancels Their Future | The Nerf Report Ep. 30

    🎮 Phil Spencer’s Worst Week Yet — Xbox Cancels Their FutureThis week on The Nerf Report, we break down the absolute chaos happening at Xbox as Microsoft lays off thousands of employees, shuts down studios, and cancels some of its most hyped games — including Everwild and Perfect Dark.Xbox cut ~9,000 jobs — about 4% of its workforce — with big hits to Rare, The Initiative, ZeniMax Online, and even Raven Software. Meanwhile, Perfect Dark and Everwild have officially been canceled, alongside an unannounced MMORPG and a Romero Games project.In this episode, we cover:✅ Why Xbox made these drastic cuts✅ Which studios and games got the axe✅ What Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are saying about it✅ How this fits into Xbox’s strategy — and what it means for gamersWas this the right move to focus on Game Pass and core franchises? Or is Xbox just panicking and lighting their own house on fire? Let us know what you think in the comments below!📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly gaming news, reviews, and plenty of spicy commentary.🕹️ #Xbox #PhilSpencer #Everwild #PerfectDark #XboxLayoffs #GamingNews #NERFGamingNews

    24 min

  7. 06/28/2025

    Third-Party Devs Slam Switch 2 - Xbox Just Went VR | The Nerf Report Ep. 29

    This week on The NERF Report, we’re breaking down the biggest video game stories you need to know:Third-party developers are sounding the alarm on the Nintendo Switch 2 — with early sales reports showing weak performance for non-Nintendo titles. Is this the beginning of another Wii U situation?Meanwhile, Xbox just made its most unexpected move yet: teaming up with Meta to launch a VR-ready version of the Meta Quest 3S. Game Pass in VR? Let’s talk.Plus, we take a deep dive into Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.Topics Covered:Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party Game SalesXbox + Meta Quest 3S Headset BundleDeath Stranding 2 Gameplay & Story DetailsFortnite Refunds and Microtransaction Lawsuits📌 Subscribe for more weekly video game news, reviews, and commentary!Chapters00:00 – Intro02:53 – Video Games Released This Week05:53 – Death Stranding 2 Game of the Week Review13:14 – Nintendo Switch 2 Developer Backlash20:05 – Xbox Meta Quest 3S Headset Announced24:36 – Fortnite Refund FTC Payouts🎧 Podcast version available at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ob35MXAGot80oYh9g1qkN?si=0936a36a72e048c2🔗 Follow us on X (Twitter): https://x.com/NERFGamingNews📸 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerfgamingnewsBecome a Nerf Report Best Friend: https://www.youtube.com/@NerfGamingNews/joinSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@NerfGamingNews/#gaming #videogames #TheNerfReport

    28 min

  8. 06/21/2025

    Pokemon Has Never Looked Uglier | The Nerf Report Ep. 28

    The Nerf Report airs every Saturday at 3PM CST, and dives into the biggest video game and nerd news from the week. Become a Nerf Report Best Friend: https://www.youtube.com/@NerfGamingNews/joinSUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@NerfGamingNews/#gaming #videogames #TheNerfReport

    27 min
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Daily Video Game News NERF'D into small easy to consume episodes.

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  • Creator
    Bryant Chappel
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bryant Chappel
  • Show Website
    NERF Gaming News