Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast

Nerdthusiast
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We cover a wide variety of video game topics. Although we will cover a variety of topics, our main focus will be on going over our impressions of games with shorter experience like retro and indie games.

  1. 5D AGO

    Current State of Retro Gaming Market

    In this episode, Wes and Matt dive deep into the current state of the gaming industry and the skyrocketing cost of retro games. From AAA studio shifts to why your favorite childhood classics now cost a fortune, we're breaking down the market trends every collector needs to know. 👇 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & COMMENT your favorite game of 2025! 🔍 best game 2025, must play game 2025, top game 2025, gaming 2025, gameplay, game review, new games 2025, trending games, pc gaming, console gaming 🚀 #bestgame2025 #gaming2025 #mustplaygame #topgames #gameplay #gamereview #pcgaming #consolegaming #trendinggames #gamingcommunity #viralgaming 🎮🔥 🎥 Produced by Nerdthusiast For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com 📱Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media 🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram/X/Twitter - grendel5xbx Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse

    1h 37m

  2. JAN 16

    You’ll Never Forget These Xbox 360 Games

    🎮 You’ll Never Forget These Xbox 360 Games 🕹️ The Xbox 360 era was legendary. From late-night multiplayer sessions to unforgettable storylines, these games shaped a generation of gamers. In this video, we’re diving into the most nostalgic Xbox 360 games that still live rent-free in our heads 💭🔥 Whether you grew up playing Halo, Gears of War, Call of Duty, or discovering hidden gems, this list will take you straight back to the golden age of gaming 🏆 👉 Which Xbox 360 game do YOU miss the most? Drop it in the comments! 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more gaming nostalgia! 🏷️ #Xbox360 #GamingNostalgia #RetroGaming #Xbox #OldSchoolGaming #Halo #GearsOfWar #CallOfDuty #ClassicGames #VideoGameMemories #Gamers #NostalgicGames #GamingCommunity 🎮🔥 🎥 Produced by Nerdthusiast For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com 📱Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media 🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: X/Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram/X/Twitter - grendel5xbx Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse Thanks for listening, and keep those collections growing! 🎮

    1h 40m

  3. 12/19/2025

    Mini Consoles Compared: Best Games vs Most Interesting Hidden Gems!

    📺 Mini Consoles Compared: Best Games vs Most Interesting Hidden Gems! Are mini consoles all about the best-rated games, or do the hidden gems steal the show? 🤔 In this video, we compare classic mini consoles like the NES Mini, SNES Mini, PlayStation Classic, and more—breaking down the best games versus the most interesting and underrated titles you may have missed 🎮✨ From legendary classics to obscure surprises, we explore which mini consoles deliver the most fun, nostalgia, and unique gaming experiences. Whether you’re a retro collector or a casual gamer, this breakdown will help you decide which mini console is truly worth your time! Plus we discuss the various editions of games like collectors editions, deluxe edtiions etc. Then we wrap things up with a pulse check which is where we take a snapshot view at video game prices. This episodes game picks are Army of Two (Xbox 360), Elemental Master (Genesis), Cruis’n Blast (Switch), Death Stranding Collector’s Edition (PS4) 👍 Like, 💬 comment your favorite mini console game, and 🔔 subscribe for more retro gaming content! 🔍 mini consoles, retro gaming, best mini console games, hidden gems, classic games, retro consoles, NES Mini, SNES Mini, PlayStation Classic, retro game comparison 🏷️ #MiniConsoles #retrogaming #hiddengems #classicgames #retrogames #gamingcomparison #NESMini #snesmini #playstationclassics #retroconsolegames #gamingyoutuber TimeStamps: 00:00 - 1:44 Intro 1:45 - 37:53 Mini Consoles 37:54 - 57:10 Editions of Games (CE, Deluxe, Digital Deluxe etc.) 57:11 - 1:09:56 Pulse Check - Army of Two (Xbox 360), Elemental Master (Genesis), Cruis’n Blast (Switch), Death Stranding Collector’s Edition (PS4) 🎥 Produced by Nerdthusiast For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com 📱Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media 🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - grendel5xbx Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse

    1h 10m

  4. 11/07/2025

    🎮 More Xbox Ridiculousness You Won’t Believe!

    🎮 More Xbox Ridiculousness You Won’t Believe! 🤯🔥Welcome back, gamers! In this wild new video, we’re diving into even more Xbox chaos epic fails and hilarious moments from the world of Xbox. Whether you’re rocking an Xbox Series X, Series S or Xbox One — buckle up, because the ridiculousness level just went through the roof! 🚀 Additional topics shown in timestamps below. TimeStamps: 00:00 - 01:34 Intro 01:35 - 31:27 Xbox Woes  31:28 -  38:19 How Stress Affects the Games We Play 38:20 - 47:32 Retro Games Re-imagined 47:33 - 58:55 Virtual Boy 58:56 - 1:09:19 Goldeneye Vs Perfect Dark 1:09:20 - 1:23:09 Pulse Check: MJ Moonwalker | Blades of Steel | Guitar Hero 3 Bundle 1:23:10 - 1:23:53 Outro 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments 💬! 📲 Don't forget to like 👍, subscribe and ring the 🔔 to be notified of more retro gaming goodness! #xbox #xboxseriesx #gaminglaughs #morexboxridiculousness #gamingcommunity #letsplay #epicfails #xboxgameplays 🎥 Produced by Nerdthusiast For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com 📱Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media 🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - grendel5xbx Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverseT hanks for watching, and keep those collections growing! 🎮

    1h 24m

  5. 09/26/2025

    🎮 2D Gaming Is BACK in 2025?! 🔥 Why Retro-Style Games Are Dominating Again! 🕹️

    🎮 2D Gaming is making a MASSIVE comeback in 2025!🕹️ From stunning pixel art to tight platforming mechanics, retro-style games are once again dominating the gaming scene — and we’re here for it. 🔥 Other topics discussed in this episode: Limited Run Games, Analogue, Our Favorite Game Based on a Horror Movie, and a pulse check where we take a snapshot look at retro gaming prices. This weeks pulse check includes: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) , Mighty Morphin Power Rangers the Movie (SNES), inFAMOUS (PS3), Major League Baseball Featuring Ken Griffey Jr. (N64). In this video, we dive into: ✅ Why 2D games are trending again ✅ The rise of indie developers & nostalgic aesthetics ✅ Top new 2D games in 2025 you NEED to play Whether you're a longtime fan of classic SNES vibes or just discovering the magic of pixel-perfect gameplay, this video breaks down why 2D gaming is thriving in today's 3D-heavy world. 💬 What’s YOUR favorite 2D game right now? Drop it in the comments! 📲 Don't forget to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and comment your favorite pickup! 🔥 #2dgaming #retrogames #indiegames #pixelart #gaming2025 #metroidvania #platformergames #retrorevival #gametrends #indiedev #retrogaming #retrogamer #videogames #nintendo #n64 #snes #ps3 #playstation TimeStamps: 00:00 - 1:29 Intro 01:30 - 35:38 The Rise of 2D Gaming 35:39 - 47:51 LRG 47:52 -  57:18 LRG Show & Tell 57:19 1:12:51 Analogue - Which consoles we have, our thoughts on the company 1:12:52 - 1:22:03 Our Favorite Video Game Based on a Horror movie. 1:22:04 - 1:32:14 Pulse Check 1:32:15 - 1:34:15 Outro 🎥 Produced by Nerdthusiast For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com 📱Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media 🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - grendel5xbx Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse Thanks for watching, and keep those collections growing! 🎮

    1h 34m

  6. 08/22/2025

    Inside New York's 80s & 90s Arcade Scene ft. Lord Cognito | Retro Gaming History & Classics | Many Fighting & Sega Games!!

    Inside New York's 80s & 90s Arcade Scene ft. Lord Cognito | Retro Gaming History & Classics 🎮 Step back in time with us as we explore the legendary arcade scene of 1980s and 1990s New York! 🗽 Join hosts Wes, Matt and special guest Lord Cognito (of the Iron Lords & Defining Duke Podcasts) as we dive into the golden era of arcades — from dimly lit corners packed with Street Fighter II battles to the unforgettable sounds of Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and NBA Jam. Other Topics: Sega Brings the Arcade Experience Home, Sega Sides with Xbox, Shinobi vs Ninja Gaiden and we wrap things up with a Pulse Check where we look at some retro game prices! In this video, we: ✅ Revisit iconic NYC arcade hotspots ✅ Share untold stories from the arcade boom ✅ Talk retro gaming culture with Lord Cognito ✅ Discuss the impact of arcades on modern gaming Whether you were there or wish you were, this nostalgic ride through New York’s arcade history is one you don’t want to miss! 📌 Subscribe for more retro gaming deep-dives, interviews, and unique perspectives on gaming culture. 🔗 Follow Lord Cognito: 🎙️ @lordcognito on X (Twitter) & BlueSky Check out his podcasts on YouTube: Iron Lords Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@IronLordsPodcastRoundtable Defining Duke: https://www.youtube.com/@LastStand-Media Check out Cogs website: www.lordsofgaming.net 🎥 Produced by Nerdthusiast #RetroGaming #ArcadeHistory #LordCognito #NewYorkArcades #80sGaming #90sGaming #StreetFighter #PacMan #GamingDocumentary #NYCRetroScene #IronLordsPodcast #ClassicGames #GamingLegends #VideoGameHistory #OldSchoolGaming TimeStamps: 00:00 - 03:15 Intro 03:16 - 39:52 NYC Arcade Scene 39:53 - 1:25:23 Sega Brings the Arcade Experience Home  Master SystemGenesisSaturnDreamcast1:25:24 - 1:39:09 Sega Sides with Xbox 1:39:10 - 1:59:34 Shinobi vs Ninja Gaiden 1:39:35 - 2:12:50 Pulse Check Power Stone & Space Channel 5 2:12:51 - 2:17:38 Outro 📲 Don't forget to like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and comment your favorite pickup! For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com 📱Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - grendel5xbx

    2h 18m

  7. 07/26/2025

    SoCal Gaming Expo & Too Many Games 2025 | Haul, Highlights & Our Full Experience!

    🎮 SoCal Gaming Expo & Too Many Games 2025 were absolutely epic, and we're here to share our full experience, amazing pickups, and convention highlights! From retro games and rare finds to indie developers and cosplay, join us as we explore two of the biggest gaming events of the year! 👉 In This Video: Our full experience at SoCal Gaming Expo 2025 What went down at Too Many Games 2025 Exclusive game pickups & merch haul Hidden gems, rare games, and must-see moments Whether you're a collector, gamer, or just love gaming conventions, this video is packed with content you won’t want to miss! 💬 Let us know in the comments: Have you been to either of these cons? What did you pick up? ✅ Don’t forget to Like, Comment & Subscribe for more gaming convention coverage, retro hauls, and game room updates! TimeStamps: 00:00 - 02:03 Intro 02:04 - 26:36 What did we think of So Cal Gaming Expo and Too Many Games 2025? 26:37 - 53:13 Pick Ups 53:14 - 1:04:24 Pulse Check: Phelios, Sega Ages, Puppeteer, Quackshot For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com 📸 Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - grendel5xbx Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse Thanks for watching, and keep those collections growing! 🎮 #SoCalGamingExpo2025 #TooManyGames2025 #RetroGaming #GamingHaul #GamePickups #VideoGameConvention #GamingCommunity #RareGames #IndieGames #Cosplay #GameCollectors #GamingVlog

    1h 4m

  8. 06/20/2025

    Brand Mascot Games: Hidden Gems or Corporate Cash Grabs? | Disney Interactive Games

    🎮 Brand Mascot Games - Legit or Corporate Cash Grabs? 🤑Are your favorite fast food characters and soda mascots truly gaming icons — or just cleverly disguised cash grabs? In this video, we dive into the world of brand mascot video games, from the Burger King Games to Pepsi Man, and discuss which ones we played and our thoughts on these mostly oddball titles. Other topics include our first impressions on Xbox's new Retro Classics app. Disney games and their mostly hit titles from the 90s and into the 2000s. Then we wrap things up with a pulse check where we look at some video game prices for Frogger on Atari 2600 and Star Soldier Vanishing Earth for N64! ** Important Note: We discuss these games as all Disney Interactive Games, though some were not. Although the games we discuss do feature their characters, IP, etc. Additionally, many of the titles we discuss were from Disney Interactive** #mascotgames #mascotgaming #pepsiman #retrogaming #gamereview #corporatecashgrab #advergames #gamingnostalgia #90sgames #videogamehistory #marketingingames #gamersunite #nintendo #sega #playstation #xbox #turbografx #atari #retrovideogames #retrogames #n64 #atari2600 TimeStamps: 00:00 - 02:03 Intro 02:04 - 08:52 Xbox’s Retro Classics App 08:53 - 38:40 Brand Mascot Games 38:41 - 1:01:48 Disney Interactive Games 1:01:49 - 1:08:52 - Pulse Check: Frogger 2600 & Star Soldier Vanishing Earth N64 1:08:53 - 1:10:54 Outro 🔔 Remember to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more valuable gaming insights. Hit the BELL to stay notified about all our latest uploads! For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com 📱Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us on social media for a new one) Website- nerdthusiast.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/nerdthusiast Facebook - https://facebook.com/nerdthusiast Instagram - https://instagram.com/nerdthusiast TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@nerdthusiast Twitch - twitch.tv/nerdthusiast Youtube - https://youtube.com/nerdthusiast Hosts Social Media Contacts: Matt: Twitter - @FromNJ2CA Wes: Instagram - grendel5xbx Intro/Outro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo Intro/Outro Music by: 8 Bit Universe Song: Orange Juice Discover more of their music at: youtube.com/8bituniverse Thanks for watching, and keep those collections growing! 🎮

    1h 11m
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We cover a wide variety of video game topics. Although we will cover a variety of topics, our main focus will be on going over our impressions of games with shorter experience like retro and indie games.

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