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Xbox and PlayStation Are Getting More Expensive, But My Steam Deck Isn't. Sep 23, 2025

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In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, Bill and Rudy discuss various topics surrounding the gaming industry, including the rising prices of consoles and handheld devices, the impact of tariffs, and the importance of consumer trust in tech reviews. They delve into the controversial topic of loot boxes and marketing tactics used by companies to drive sales. The conversation also touches on Valve's approach to gaming and pricing, as well as Randy Pitchford's recent comments regarding game optimization issues. The episode concludes with predictions about the future of gaming prices and the evolution of handheld devices. In this conversation, Bill and Rudy discuss the recent developments surrounding the EU petition for game preservation, the implications of game difficulty, and the evolution of gaming mechanics. They explore the importance of player rights in the gaming industry, the impact of game preservation on the community, and the upcoming titles that gamers are excited about. The discussion also touches on the balance between accessibility and challenge in modern games, highlighting the need for developers to consider player experience.

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Nintendo wants HOW MUCH? For OLD GAMES? Sep 15, 2025

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We're back to break down the latest Nintendo Direct! You know the one—the one that revealed a ton of new games, but also left us with a bunch of questions. We're getting into all of it, from the buzz around the Metroid Prime 4 gameplay reveal to the questionable pricing on those Switch remasters.

But that's not all! We also got to see the new Virtual Boy accessory for the Nintendo Switch. Is this a genius move or a hilarious throwback? We'll give you our honest thoughts on that, plus we're talking about the new Capcom Retro Revival Pack and what it means for classic game preservation.

And because it's a Nerd Nest podcast, we're also diving into a bunch of other gaming topics, including:

The performance of GeForce Now and what those PS5 specs and ray tracing rumors could mean.

The challenges of Silksong and the debate over game difficulty.

Our personal experiences with the new Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.

And finally, we're discussing Nvidia's complicated relationship with Linux and the future of gaming tech.

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Legion Go 2: The Price Problem Sep 08, 2025

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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.

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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

No steam Deck 2 till 2028? Here's why Aug 31, 2025

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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

Microsoft is Copying Steam Deck’s Playbook Aug 25, 2025

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PlayStation hands BIG WIN to PC Players Aug 11, 2025

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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.

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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

Who's raising prices NEXT? Aug 04, 2025

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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

There are more AI games than you think Jul 21, 2025

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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

Valve chooses a side Jul 18, 2025

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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/

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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

Steam Deck – NOT the Backlog Killer we thought Jul 14, 2025

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