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00:00 Nerd Nest Podcast Episode 158
03:14 Saber Interactive AI controversy
23:18 Epic Games Linux support
25:21 Xbox Game Pass on Linux
31:51 Gamescom rumors and PlayStation sentiment
38:52 Physical media vs digital future
47:48 Hogwarts Legacy sequel news
52:13 Retro shooters and Quake DLC
56:39 Gaming history and early 3D
01:05:46 Gears of War controllers
01:10:00 Limited edition consoles
01:16:22 Twitch AI training controversy
01:23:45 GTA 6 pre-order pricing
01:36:22 No More Room in Hell 2 impressions
01:42:30 Super Mario Wonder and Pragmata
01:46:44 Donkey Kong Bonanza thoughts
01:48:06 Restory and Zexion gameplay
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00:00 - Nerd Nest Ep 157
02:56 - The 2027 Hardware Crisis
08:08 - EA goes private
13:57 - CEO vs. Developer pay at EA
17:34 - Restory: An indie success story (and cozy repair sims)
22:05 - Halo Studios: The truth about the recent "layoffs"
28:15 - Halo on PS5: Sales performance and future concerns
32:43 - Nintendo's soaring profits and the tariff refund controversy
38:15 - Sony vs. PC: Comparing hardware affordability
45:51 - Controller talk: The MOBA Pad vs. Nitro Deck
51:32 - The future of physical games: Nintendo vs. Sony/Xbox
58:15 - Xbox storage frustrations and proprietary hardware
01:02:09 - What we've been playing: Halo Campaign Evolved
01:07:34 - Game of the Year contender? A Message from Deep Space
01:11:30 - Big Walk: The return of "Friend Gems"
01:17:20 - Gravity Circuit
01:23:33 - Gears of War: E-Day
01:30:43 - Wrap-up: Upcoming Halloween game video & final thoughts

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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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