They were wrong!

They were wrong!

Author: Bill Fairchild February 8, 2026 Duration: 1:57:34
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  • https://www.youtube.com/nerdnestMain Topics Covered:Estimating the time to beat our Steam libraries (with surprising numbers from Russ, Rich, and Cary)The recent delays and pricing predictions for Valve’s Steam Machine and Steam FramePotential release timelines and the importance of timing for hardware in a competitive marketRumors and implications of AMD’s GPU pricing strategies amid supply shortagesEpic Games Store’s new overhaul and potential integration with next-gen consolesThe Nintendo Partner Showcase: new game announcements including "Orbitals" and "Indiana Jones"Sony’s PS5 sales performance and digital sales insightsThe upcoming release of GTA VI and industry expectationsThe future of game libraries, backward compatibility, and digital ownership🔔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 💵.Chapters00:00:00 - Nerd Nest Episode 13400:01:20 - How LONG is your Steam Library?00:07:14 - Steam Hardware Delay00:31:00 - AMD GPU Rumors00:40:59 - EGS on Xbox Day 100:57:30 - Nintendo Partner Showcase01:05:57 - PS5 Sales Data & PC Ports01:13:53 - Will GTA6 Delay AGAIN01:22:35 - Baldur’s Gate TV Show!01:36:31 - What we’ve been playing

  • Bill Fairchild hosts The Nerd Nest-A Video Game Podcast, a space where genuine conversation takes precedence over platform tribalism. Here, the usual heated debates about consoles are set aside in favor of thoughtful discussions about the games themselves and the wider industry. Bill is regularly joined by fellow content creators, making for a dynamic exchange of perspectives that feels more like a lively chat among friends than a formal broadcast. Their coverage is deliberately broad, touching on everything from PC gaming and the Steam Deck to Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and cloud-based platforms. You'll find episodes that break down the latest gaming news alongside deeper dives into trends and developments that shape how we play. This podcast thrives on a shared, deep-seated enthusiasm for the medium, offering a welcoming and informed take for anyone invested in video game culture. The tone is inclusive and engaging, built on the idea that a love for games doesn't require choosing sides. It's that specific approach that has built a dedicated audience for The Nerd Nest, turning it into a reliable hub for listeners who want their gaming talk to be both comprehensive and congenial.
    Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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    Legion Go 2: The Price Problem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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    Check out ⁨@baldlyrudy⁩ ! on YT!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.…
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    Duration: 1:29:00
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    PlayStation hands BIG WIN to PC Players [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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    Duration: 1:55:56
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    There are more AI games than you think [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

    Duration: 1:36:09
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    Valve chooses a side [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

    Duration: 32:09
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    Steam Deck – NOT the Backlog Killer we thought [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

    Duration: 1:48:40
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    The Sony Situation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

    Duration: 26:08
    This episode is going to be a bit different, It's just me rounding up the news solo, but I figured since I put it on YouTube, I could drop it on my podcast feed as well, If you hate this idea, hop on the community discor…
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    Duration: 1:45:04
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