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Stop clicking links on Steam—new "ClickFix" attacks are targeting your account and personal data. We dive into the rising security risks in gaming, from Windows privacy concerns to the "ticking time bomb" of losing your digital library.
Why Xbox will win - youtu.be/8gEpUOGfOtQ
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00:00 - Welcome to the NerdNest Podcast
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
Get Opera! https://opr.as/Opera-browser-Nerd-Nest
Stop clicking links on Steam—new "ClickFix" attacks are targeting your account and personal data. We dive into the rising security risks in gaming, from Windows privacy concerns to the "ticking time bomb" of losing your digital library.
Why Xbox will win - youtu.be/8gEpUOGfOtQ
🔔Get notified! youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1
——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————
▶️Support on Patreon - patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast
▶️Join us! youtube.com/nerdnest/join
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▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest
▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv
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▶️THREADS - threads.net/@billfairchild
▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - twitter.com/NerdNestTV
——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————
▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest
▶️ 143 PIXELS - nerdnest.tv/143
——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————
➡️GEAR I USE - 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.
00:00 - Welcome to the NerdNest Podcast
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
