The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

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00:00 — Introduction & Sponsor: Opera
02:18 — Welcome to the NerdNest Podcast (New Office & Tech Issues)
02:59 — Catching up with Russ and Jimmy
04:02 — Today’s Gaming News Overview
04:21 — The "Year of Linux Gaming" & Windows Privacy Concerns (Permanent Identifiers)
08:35 — Security Risks on Steam
11:55 — Generational Differences in Tech Literacy & Online Safety
16:21 — Sony’s Recent PSN Outage & the All-Digital Future Debate
22:11 — Sony Addressing the Disc Issue & Lack of Competition
23:22 — Personal Reflections on Digital vs. Physical Game Libraries
30:59 — The Cycle of Consumer-Friendly Behavior in Console Leaders
34:58 — Will We Ditch Consoles for PC/Handhelds Entirely?
38:46 — Microsoft’s Xbox Live Outage & Transparency vs. Sony
45:11 — Will Microsoft Follow Sony in Getting Rid of Discs?
48:05 — Ubisoft Games: Accessing PC Versions via Xbox Console Ownership
54:31 — Xbox Backwards Compatibility for Original Titles on PC
01:01:21 — Splatoon Series Reflections
01:07:23 — Final Fantasy 7: Revelation
01:11:03 — Games We’re Playing: Halo Campaign Evolved First Impressions
01:15:11 — PC Optimization Talk
01:24:09 — Hands-on with Gears of War: E-Day
01:31:34 — Upcoming Projects from Russ and Jimmy

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00:00 - Cold Open & Sponsor - TP-Link Archer BE600
02:29 - The Full Crew Returns
03:56 - Steam Machine: Price Reveal & Reaction
06:17 -The eBay Scalping & Resale Market
07:11 - Why We Aren't Buying the Steam Machine
00:08:41 - PS5 E-Waste vs. Steam Machine Performance
00:11:25 - The Steam Machine Reservation Lottery
00:12:43 - PC Building vs. Pre-built Convenience
00:14:13 - Is it for Content Creators or Consumers?
00:18:12 - Steam Machine vs. Consoles & Laptops
00:21:30 - The Impact of Price on Recommendations
00:25:30 - Niche Communities: Mini PCs vs. Handhelds
00:29:01 - Who Is the Steam Machine Actually For?
00:30:30 - Sales Predictions: How Many Will Sell?
00:32:33 - Hardware Shortages & The RAM Lottery
00:35:10 - Developer Support & Steam Deck Verification
00:39:38 - Valve's Hardware Strategy & Linux Future
00:46:10 - The 4K60 Controversy & Marketing Mistakes
00:54:52 - Ray Tracing & Path Tracing Rant
01:00:54 - Xbox Price Hikes & Financing Plans
01:06:08 - Sony & Nintendo Price Speculation
01:08:18 - Storage Costs & Expandable Memory
01:10:55 - GTA 6: Price, Digital-Only, & Launch Details
01:21:44 - The Future of GTA Online & Roleplay
01:28:18 - Digital Ownership & Sony's Movie Deletions
01:33:31 - What We've Been Playing: Lords of the Fallen & Silver Pines
01:37:13 - Retroid Pocket Nova & Handheld Gaming
01:40:55 - Steam Next Fest Demo Highlights
01:46:33 - Hearthstone, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom & James Bond
01:49:50 - Steam Summer Sale Recommendations
01:56:22 - Upcoming Videos & Final Thoughts

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00:00 Intro & Special Offer
02:02 Welcome Back: London & China Travels
03:38 Steam Controller Update: Demand & Shipping Windows
05:44 Why is the Steam Controller Taking So Long?
11:29 Supply Chain & Production Challenges
16:34 Bill’s Current Experience with Steam Input
18:40 Steam Machine & Steam Frame Pre-order Rumors
21:21 SteamOS 3.8 Stable Channel Update
22:11 Buying the Steam Machine: Price Speculation
24:25 Place Your Bets: GTA 6 vs. September/October Releases
33:35 Place Your Bets: Final Fantasy 17 vs. Kingdom Hearts 4
39:21 Place Your Bets: Valve's Hardware Strategy
45:00 Project Helix & PlayStation 6 Release Predictions
51:46 Half-Life 3 vs. Elder Scrolls 6
55:20 Steam Frame vs. Steam Machine: Which Sells Out First?
1:02:04 Microsoft's Studio Closures & Industry "Blood Bath"
1:27:54 Stop Killing Games: EU Commission Update
1:30:00 What We've Been Playing: Mina the Hollower & FF7 Mods
1:42:37 Wrap Up & Channel Updates