The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

They debate how recent PlayStation price hikes could make Valve’s Steam Machine more appealing. Heated reactions to the PS5 Pro’s $900 price and chip cost issues come up. Rumors of an ad-supported Game Pass tier and a possible Microsoft–Netflix bundle spark discussion. Hardware shortages hitting boutique handhelds and first impressions of Crimson Desert round out the conversation.

Tom (creator of Moore's Law is Dead), a commentator on gaming hardware and semiconductor business, joins to dissect NVIDIA's DLSS 5 reveal. They debate whether DLSS 5 is a tech leap or a market-grab. Conversations cover developer reactions, aesthetic worries about neural-rendered faces, scalability limits, and how this shift reshapes GPU competition and creative control.

They dig into Valve’s leaked GDC slides, Steam Frame specs, and what verified hardware targets mean for developers. Discussion covers optimization for lower-spec machines, 90Hz VR goals, and Steam controller timing. Microsoft’s Project Helix and Xbox Mode on Windows spark debate about hardware, storefronts, and backwards compatibility. They also react to Crimson Desert adding Denuvo and talk emulation versus preservation.

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Rich (Fan the Deck), a PC/console gamer and creator, and Russ (Retro Game Corps), a retro/modern gaming commentator, tackle Valve facing a New York lawsuit over loot boxes. They debate legal gambling tests, predatory design, parental controls and ESRB labels. They also discuss Sony’s PC port strategy, Wolverine’s reveal, Resident Evil 9 buzz, and impressions from recent demos and live-service trends.

They debate Valve’s new Steam Frame features, pricing and the RAM-driven ‘rampocalypse’. A major Microsoft leadership shakeup and what it means for Xbox strategy gets heated discussion. Sony studio closures and industry consolidation spark talk about live-service futures. Controversy around HighGuard, Tencent funding and awards placement fuels a wide-ranging conversation.

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They estimate how long their Steam libraries would take to finish and reveal a surprising total. They debate Steam hardware timing, pricing, and supply rumors. They unpack Epic Games Store’s client overhaul and possible Xbox integration. They react to Nintendo Partner Showcase reveals and discuss PS5 sales, GTA VI timing, and concerns about GPU shortages.

A lively deep dive into whether Linux and native clients are the next big leap for PC gaming. They debate Steam Deck influence, middleware like Wine and DXVK, and how storefronts shape discovery. Conversation ranges from input frameworks and handheld performance quirks to legal fights over platform pricing and where cloud and subscription strategies are headed.

Save money on games in an instant ➡️ https://www.instant-gaming.com/?igr=nerdnestyt Subscribe to ⁨@FanTheDeck⁩ 🔔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 Ep. 13300:01:59 - Is GPD lying?00:09:49 - Steam Hardware “Comming Soon”?00:18:02 - Ubisoft had a BAD week00:25:59 - Microsoft Developer Direct 202600:44:57 - Switch 2 Sales00:58:29 - PlayStation Portal Sales01:10:02 - What we’ve been playing01:10:25 - Dispatch01:20:37 - Terminator 2D No Fate01:31:02 - So many demos