Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, the Nerd Nest team dives into the latest gaming hardware and industry shifts, starting with first impressions of the new Steam Machine and a look at July's upcoming game releases. Plus Sony’s controversial move away from physical media and the significant layoffs and management restructuring currently impacting Xbox.
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00:00 - Intro and Housekeeping
02:24 - Upcoming Games for July
04:57 - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake & DLC Discussion
10:05 - The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu & Halo: Combat Evolved
11:35 - Veritas Tales & Vanillaware Games
12:52 - Dench Attack & Fading Echo
15:13 - An Eggtremely Hard Game
16:26 - Steam Machine First Impressions
32:45 - Steam Machine RAM and VRAM Discussion
36:46 - Sony and the Future of Physical Media
40:41 - PlayStation Plus Cancellations and Analyst Comments
45:30 - Security Concerns with Digital Accounts
1:00:29 - Xbox Business and Financials
1:04:18 - Impact of Xbox Layoffs and Studio Management
1:28:26 - The Future of the Halo Franchise
1:31:44 - ID Software and ID Tech Engine
1:39:13 - Nintendo Switch 2 and Yoshi Rumors
1:41:29 - Waluigi Lanes Game Idea
1:42:31 - Community Hot Takes
In this episode, the Nerd Nest team dives into the latest gaming hardware and industry shifts, starting with first impressions of the new Steam Machine and a look at July's upcoming game releases. Plus Sony’s controversial move away from physical media and the significant layoffs and management restructuring currently impacting Xbox.
Jimmy's full review - youtube.com/watch?v=TWp6gY1VfAs
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💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you.
00:00 - Intro and Housekeeping
02:24 - Upcoming Games for July
04:57 - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake & DLC Discussion
10:05 - The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu & Halo: Combat Evolved
11:35 - Veritas Tales & Vanillaware Games
12:52 - Dench Attack & Fading Echo
15:13 - An Eggtremely Hard Game
16:26 - Steam Machine First Impressions
32:45 - Steam Machine RAM and VRAM Discussion
36:46 - Sony and the Future of Physical Media
40:41 - PlayStation Plus Cancellations and Analyst Comments
45:30 - Security Concerns with Digital Accounts
1:00:29 - Xbox Business and Financials
1:04:18 - Impact of Xbox Layoffs and Studio Management
1:28:26 - The Future of the Halo Franchise
1:31:44 - ID Software and ID Tech Engine
1:39:13 - Nintendo Switch 2 and Yoshi Rumors
1:41:29 - Waluigi Lanes Game Idea
1:42:31 - Community Hot Takes
