The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

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**The Nerd Nest – A Video Game Podcast**

Welcome to the Nerd Nest, a Video Game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild, I’m 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 millions that have watched or listened to Nerd Nest Video Game discussion and Subscribe!

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Nintendo Sued, Switch display issues, new games and more ! Aug 12, 2017

Show notes

Somehow my audio on this episode sounds a muddy, I have no idea what caused it, but I couldn't fix it in post. Please be aware, the podcast usually sounds much better than this.

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Peter J Ortiz (ShellshockPrime), Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- ItsmeWMC reviewed the show
  - Found him from a switchcast episode and so glad I did. Informative in a short amount of time, but still full of information.
- Voicemail
  - I have another voicemail to play, I’ll save it for next episode.
- New Podcast Art
News
- Nintendo sued over joy-cons
  - Nintendo’s Patent
  - Wikipad’s Patent
- Switch display suppliers having issues
- New Games
  - Phantom Trigger $14.99 USD

NeoGeo The King of Fighters 2000 $7.99 USD

- - Flip Wars $9.99 USD
  - Iron Cast (Puzzle quest?) $12.99 USD
  - Rocket Fist (top down dodgeball game) $9.99 USD
Gameplay
- Splatoon ranked mode (Requires B-)
  - Really enjoying rainmaker (should they have added a tutorial mode in single player?) and tower, splat zones not so much.
Lightning Round
- Splatbrella time! 8300 Coins Sub is Sprinkler and Sp

Mario + Rabbids, Pokemon for Switch, Gamecube games on Switch, and your feedback Aug 10, 2017

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Ethan Sternke, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- GigaTigga reviewed the show
  - I just bought a Nintendo Switch after not having a console since the Nintendo 64, and I subscribed to several Podcast to get up to speed on News reviews etc., and out of all the ones I subscribed to this is the one that I did not unsubscribe from. This so far has been the best switch podcast I have discovered so far. Keep up the good work.
- @arabidopsis tweeted
  - Any idea/whispers when of if virtual console will be coming?
- Voicemail
  - I have another voicemail to play, I’ll save it for next episode.
- Karl emailed the show - Hey there, hope you are well.
  Just a quick note to say how much I enjoy your SwitchCraft podcast. I've not been able to leave a review, my podcast service does not do reviews.
  I really like your more mature non bias approach to Nintendo related stuff. You are not afraid to point out when something is bad with Nintendo.
  A couple of quick questions about Splatoon 2.
  I really enjoyed the splat fests, but I hate giving my T shirt back, do you think it would be good to keep them ? the rest of the game gives out new clothing all over the place, yet takes your splat fests T back as soon as the event is over. It would be nice in a couple of years to go over the collection just to see what splat fests you had taken part in.
  Do you think they will ever add offline play for the multi player modes ? I.E play turf war with bots ? I play MK8D battle mode with bots all the time, and it's not too bad.
  Please keep up the good work.
  Karl. (UK based 40 year old gamer)
- I was a guest on the Powertime podcast.
News
- Zelda channel update (apples and raw meat)
- Mario + Rabbids will be 900p 30 fps docked and 720p 30 fps in portable.
- Pokemon devs talk about their console game.
  - A lot new and different
  - They are really interested in how poeple will play the game, since they have options now.
  - They know expectations are high.
  - Definitely different this time
  - Not much going on here, but its funny, interesting, and they respond directly to fans.
- Live streams presentations of Mario Odyssey and Metroid: Samus Returns coming August 23 and 24th respectively.
- Gamecube games listed on the Dutch Nintendo site. Screenshot
Gameplay
- Phan

Nintendo World Championships 2017, Breath of the Wild update, Fuision mode on Metroid Samus Returns and more! Aug 08, 2017

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Ted Wagner, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- Iamcoolc reviewed the show
  - I found this show through the Switchcast after E3 and haven’t missed an episode since. Keeping up with Switch news is tough but this show fixes that by putting out frequent episodes and keeping them around 30 minutes each. The classic Nintendo sound effects are great too. Bonus points for RJS being transparent and open as a host. Podcasting solo isn’t easy and he does it with easy. If you’re a Nintendo fan, you should be listening, end of story.
- Jon sent in an email
  - Hey hey!
    So my buddy came over this weekend for splat fest and we were chit chatting about Splatoon stuff. One of the conversations was about Salmon Run and playing it locally. We both love Salmon Run, and I love how you can get different things for playing Salmon Run (special shirts, hats etc.). My friend said "I wonder how and if the Salmon Run is different if you just play locally instead of playing online". Now the online Salmon Run, as we all know, is at certain times/days. Whereas the local Salmon Run you can do whenever. I just said, without really thinking, "It's probably the same thing, but I doubt you get rewards for playing it". He quickly came back with (snobby voice) "Why would anyone play Salmon Run if you don't get anything for it?"
    (I should also add that I really don't know how Salmon Run is different from online to local play; I didn't try it, but that’s not the point)
    This brings me to the main point of this email.
    I feel like we're getting more into this routine where online multiplayer games need to give you some sort of "rewards" for playing the game. I don't play many online competitive games, but thinking of games like Call of Duty or something, you level up your account, level up your weapons, etc. The game is always giving you something the more you play. You can unlock different mods for weapons, different gear or abilities. It's tough for me to think of an online multiplayer game that doesn't have a system like this. How important is it for new games to give you "something" the more you play?
    Would Salmon Run be as fun if there were no rewards for it? Are we moving into a new time where we don't just play games for "fun" anymore? Do we need something to make all our work feel like it's worth it?
    I'm curious to see where games go from here. I think it would be difficult for a new game to come out without some sort of level up system and unlockables. However, the main point of any game is to have fun and enjoy the time you invest into that game. When he said why would anyone play Salmon Run if you don't get anything for it, I wanted to slap him and say "Because it's fun!!!".
    Anyway, this sounded way better in my head. I hope you get the main point I'm going for. I'd love to hear your take on this.
    Thanks for taking the time to read this, and thank your for all the entertainment.
    -Jon/Link31254
News
- Nintendo World Championships 2017!
- Any Controller possibly coming to Switch Sorry Joeseph

Ketchup vs Mayo Aug 05, 2017

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Joseph Barrett, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- jpsn0w reviewed the show
  - Recently found the podcast and I really enjoy it a lot. Keep up the awesome work.
- Tyrlink reviewed the show
  - Fantastic podcast for Nintendo Switch news that comes out three times a week. Host has a great personality. Children of the 80s and 90s will also appreciate the bumpers from classic game commercials. Highly recommended one of my favorite podcasts.
- Joseph emailed the show
  - Hey I got Zelda on march 3 but didn't get a switch until the middle of May and I loved it I have BotW arms splatoon Minecraft and much more and I met a person my age through the switch app and now we chat all the time through google hangouts and we play Minecraft all the time Now to the question right now only 17% of switch owners use the app how will Nintendo get people to actually use the app and also what do you think of the all controller?
    Thank you so much for reading this
    Joeseph
News
Gameplay
- ARMS is still super fun, I had not played it since the Zelda DLC came out.
- SplatFest is here / Ketchup all day long / New stage is great / The remix of the song sounds awesome. / themed ink
Lightning Round
- An in-depth look into Splatoon 2 muliplayer
- I am Setsuna on sale until August 10

That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!

- #askSwitchCraft
- Runjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft
- 260-RunJump (786-5867)
- runjumpstomp.com/discord
- Stop by the live stream some time! twitch.tv/runjumpstomp
Support the show!
- Docksocks on etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomp
- https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
- http://runjumpstomp.com/support
Music
- Intro Music is Balloon Trip Remix by Noteblock
- Outro Music is Adventure Island Area 1 Round 2 by Jun Chikuma

My friend code is SW-7892-1015-4227

Support Nintendo Switch Craft

ESRB Rates Mario a 10, Monster Hunter XX Demo, Dragon Quest XI numbers, and a bunch of switch games are coming. Aug 03, 2017

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Nick, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- Jack’s Rage reviewed the show
  - I recently found SwitchCraft and I’m really enjoying it, his stories, voice and opinions all sound like a normal gamer and not over embellished just for showmanship. Great podcast from a realistic personality
News
- Both Super Mario Odyssey and Mario + Rabbids will be rated E10+
- Phantom Trigger, Tiny Build, Aug 10!
- Don’t forget to pick up Shovel Knight for Blaster Master Zero, Free for two weeks
- Monster Hunter XX demo coming (Japan)
- Dragon Quest sold really well, rewards those that finish it.
Gameplay
- Played Overcooked with my son
  - Such an awesome game
  - You start with a plan, but it doesn’t hold up for long.
  - There is no control, only chaos.
  - I wanted to go back and 3 star levels but he wasn’t having it.
  - We’ve only played 4 levels, I didn’t notice any graphical hiccups
  - There is a patch incoming
- Namco Museum
  - The arcade games are great.
  - Played with my son
  - Pac-Man Vs. is worth the $30 alone.
Lightning Round
- SNES classic edition is not ready for pre-order but is on Best buy / Target / and Amazon.
- Quest of dungeons coming to Switch (Japan)
- Use your words Launches tomorrow

That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!

- #askSwitchCraft
- Runjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft
- 260-RunJump (786-5867)
- runjumpstomp.com/discord
- Stop by the live stream some time! twitch.tv/runjumpstomp
Support the show!
- Docksoc

Are there more NES Classics out there? Heading to the Twliight Zone, Telltale games for Switch and more! Aug 01, 2017

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Trevor B, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- ClassicMWK reviewed the show
  - This podcast is great for all news Nintendo! I really enjoy the personal insights that are given and the down to earth perspective the host has is much appreciated. Excellent music and production as well! Thank you and please keep doing what you’ve been doing!
News
- Amazon was selling NES Mini’s on their “Treasure Truck”
- SNES classics available for pre-order late august.
- Twilight Zone stage for Splatoon
  - Called Shifty Station (Mystery Zone in Japanese)
  - Splatfest only
  - Layout changes
  - Looks like an Octarian location
- More Telltale games coming to the Switch?
- I wish the HD Rumble on the pro controller was more powerful
- Mario + Rabbids might be harder than we were anticipating

Lightning Round
- Minecraft better together delayed?
- No plans to bring Assasin’s Creed to the switch.
- Resident Evil Revelations coming to switch late 2017
- Stardew Valley update

That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!

- #askSwitchCraft
- Runjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft
- 260-RunJump (786-5867)
- runjumpstomp.com/discord
- Stop by the live stream some time! twitch.tv/runjumpstomp
Support the show!
- Docksocks on etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomp
- https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
- http://runjumpstomp.com/support
Music
- Intro Music is Balloon Trip Remix by Noteblock
- Outro Music is Adventure Island Area 1 Round 2 by Jun Chikuma

My friend code is SW-789

Metroid Hardmode locked behind Amiibo, Salmon Run changes, Capcom is happy with the Switch Jul 29, 2017

Show notes

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like REZDtv, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- N64Josh- reviewed the show
  - This guy is killing it! Running a show solo is extremely difficult! You are killing it my friend! Thanks for the great content! Keep it up! Also Wrecking Crew music FTW!!!!
    - He’s also the Host of a podcast that I listen to, Nintendo Power Cast
- Joe Barrett tweeted at me - Love the Podcast and really enjoy the old Nintendo commercials, reminds me of my childhood! Keep up the great work!
News
- Namco Museum is here - You can turn your switch sideways and play with a vertical screen like old school arcades.
  - Each game has its own suspend, so you can come back to it later
- Salmon Run changes from 12 hour windows to 24 hour windows
  - Speaking of Splatoon 2 New weapon coming today
- Metroid Amiibo unlocks hard mode?
  - Content locked behind Amiibo
  - Hard to find Amiibo
  - Some 3DS don’t have Amiibo built in
  - Some people don’t want plastic stuff
  - Most people wouldn ’t bother anyway
- Ultra Street Fighter 2 for Switch has been a success for Capcom
  - Capcom gearing up for multiple Switch projects

Lightning Round
- Retro City Rampage coming August 3rd
- Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming to the west in 2018
  - No news on which platforms, but I would assume all.
- Mario on sale
- Nintendo Switch Online app only downloaded by 17% of Switch owners

That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!

- #askSwitchCraft
- Runjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line SwitchCraft
- 260-RunJump (786-5867)
- ru

SNES Walmart Fiasco, NES Classics at Thinkgeek, Nintendo Numbers and more! Jul 27, 2017

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Joe Tromonte, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
- Also a correction, last episode I said Jon Leduc’s name wrong, sorry about that man! Thanks for the support.
Feedback
- SnowyCaptainRex - reviewed the show
  - This is amazing! I love listening to this, I’m so glad it’s here. The host is amazing and he really knows what he is talking about.
- Patrick emailed the show!
  - At the release of the Nintendo Switch speculation was abound that the 3DS would be coming to an end. While I believe that support will continue for some time, I do believe the architecture will be outdated before long. With that said, the Switch, being a hybrid console seems to be the potential filler for the handheld gap that the 3DS would leave. I find it hard to believe that Nintendo would completely walk away from the handheld market with their considerable market share and little competition.
    · Do you think that Nintendo will ever return to a solid state home console, or will future iterations have the same aesthetics as the Switch?
    · If the Switch is the successor/replacement to the 3DS in the handheld market - How will Nintendo be able to return to the home console market and how do you think it would be received
    They have stated in the past that the Nintendo Switch has been a journey. A long time in the works on behalf of Nintendo even stating the GameCube handle being part of this journey. I feel like going from the Switch to a stationary box would be a step backwards in innovation through technological limitation may continue to widen the programming gap for companies that develop on multiple platforms. It is hard to say what the future holds. I for one only play in handheld mode for various reasons (including TV time lol) and never want to be stuck tied to a television again!
    Love the show! Thank you for doing what you do!
    Thank you,
    Patrick
News
- SNES Classic WalMart preorder cancelled
- NES Classics showed up at Thinkgeek and sold out fast.
  - Capt_Logun said It's frustrating to think that they have more and that those are ones that people could have potentially gotten. Instead they spent hours hunting for them during the christmas season for family or themselves only to turn up empty handed. I know this is a little hyperbolic but come on thinkgeek.
  - Bravd - said It's like "Psych you guys totally thought we were out! We got you sooo good! Come buy them, but packaged with stuff so they're as expensive as a scalper! Lol!"
- Splatoon is a system seller
- Nintendo sold 4.7 million Switches in 4 months.
- Splatoon 2 patc

Where does BotW fit? Overcooked, Splatoon 2 sales, and more! Jul 25, 2017

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Jon Leduc, Support SwitchCraft and my other content for as little as a dollar at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- Noah Records Stuff YT - reviewed the show
  - This show is one of the best out there!
- GI Jello reviewed the show
  - Switchcraft is one of my favorite gaming podcasts. Super high production value with an awesome routine schedule. #x a week - short, sweet and to the point. Great insight and honest opinions on all things Nintendo. RJS doesn’t always drink the Nintendo kool-aid and calls it as he sees it.
- Trevor emailed the show!
  - Hi there,
    I am one of your new Patron supporters and love the work you do. I learned of you while you were on the SwitchCast with KC. I don't always have time to listen to long weekly podcasts so I like how you do shorter episodes with more throughout the week.
    I hear that you enjoy the motion controls on Splatoon 2. I have been playing Splatoon since release day of the original on Wii U. One of my favorite games, but I've been stubborn on learning motion controls. I feel like I can't get any better unless I switch to motion controls. People have given me tips on the proper use of them, but I feel like I still use the right stick too often.
    Do you have any tips on getting used to motion controls and what is the proper way to use them? Like should I be touching the right stick at all or seldom and how often should I be resetting the camera? I feel like I need to see someone play in motion controls to really grasp it.
    Thanks and keep up the good work,
    Trevor
News
- We were having a discussion in the Discord about the Zelda timeline which is complicated. And Bravd said “I think that the way they portray Ganon and the things they say about him that BotW is the very last story ever.”
- Overcooked comes out on Thursday
- Splatoon had a good first weekend.
- Mincraft is now 1080p in docked mode

Lightning Round
- LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is coming on November 14.
- Battlechasers Nightware playable at gamescom 2017
- Lost Sphear Launches January 23, 2018
That is all we have time for today, if the re is a story that I missed let me know!

- #askSwitchCraft
- Runjumpstomp@gmail.com subject line Sw

Splatoon 2 thoughts, Nintendo Online App, Mario + Rabbids Amiibo and more! Jul 22, 2017

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Patron
- This episode of SwitchCraft is brought to you by Patrons like Lowry Sweeny, Support SwitchCraft and my other content at https://www.patreon.com/runjumpstomp
Feedback
- Duke350 - reviewed the show
  - This is a great relatively new podcast. I love the Nintendo sound effects between segments and I also love how quickly new episodes come out. They keep me entertained during my work week and are very informative! Keep up the great work, I hope to see you become more and more successful.
- AddictArts changed their review!
  - My apologies for an average earlier review. Thank you for reading it, and being honest with listeners. What makes this podcast special is how quick and reliable the shows are. The podcast is the first responder of Nintendo news. Most are not as fast to the scene and reporting.
- @Firestorm5672 tweeted “just wanted to tell you that the best Mario party for the n64 (and basically ever) is definitely Mario party 3!”
News
- Splatoon 2 Thoughts
  - The good
    - The moment to moment gameplay is spot on.
    - Salmon Run is my new favorite mode
    - The graphics look amazing, the ink looks so good, especially in single player
  - The Bad
    - Multiplayer woes
    - I had Lay Lauretta mention that he would have prefered that Nintendo ship the game with Splitscreen, which I think would probably be forced to be 30fps to compensate. What do you think?
    - I really don’t like playing in handheld mode.
- Mario + Rabbids Amiibo support
  - Exclusive weapons?
- Axiom Verge pre-order
  - Bad time to launch your game
- Nintendo Switch Online App
  - No way to tell if your friends are online or not
  - Voice chat works really well, but having the leave the screen on is a deal breaker.
  - Alphabet on the right side of friends list would be really great for when I’m looking for specific people.
  - Give me a way to tell my friends “I’m up for X mode”
Lightning Round
- RBI Baseball
- SNES Classic pre-order at Wal-Mart sold out in 40 minutes
  - Might be up by accident?
- Legendary Pokemon coming to Pokemon Go