Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast

🚨 Is PlayStation killing physical games? The gaming industry continues to shift toward a digital-first future, leaving collectors and physical media fans wondering what's next. In this video, we break down the latest PlayStation news, discuss the impact on physical game collecting, and explore what these changes could mean for the future of PlayStation, game preservation, retailers, and gamer...

🚨 GTA VI is shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment releases of all time, and prediction markets are buzzing with expectations! 🎮🔥 In this episode, we dive into GTA VI prediction market opinions, exploring what fans, analysts, and bettors believe about the game's release date, price and more! 📈👀 Will Grand Theft Auto VI break records? Can it live up to the massive hype surrounding R...

Hey everyone! 👋 A huge THANK YOU for stopping by! In this months episode, Wes and Mat dive into two exciting topics: 🕹️ Best Video Game Consoles by Generation (Part 4) The debate continues as we rank and discuss the consoles that defined another era of gaming! Which system had the strongest library? Which pushed gaming forward the most? And which one comes out on top? 🏆🎮 🎬 Movies Based on Vide...

🎮 Step inside the world of Digital Eclipse — the legendary studio preserving gaming history for a whole new generation! 🕹️✨ From iconic retro game collections to groundbreaking game preservation, Digital Eclipse has become one of the most admired developers in the gaming industry. In this video, we explore how Digital Eclipse revived classic arcade games, restored beloved retro titles, and helpe...

🔥 Welcome back to the channel! 🔥 In this months episode, we’re diving deep into the world of video game collecting and retro gaming surprises! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights, opinions, and a little bit of sticker shock 💸 🎮 Top Video Game Consoles to Collect For We break down the must-own systems for collectors right now—from no...

In this video, we break down the telltale signs that you’re playing a bad game—from clunky controls and broken mechanics to questionable design choices that make you wonder how it even got released. Whether it’s NPCs acting like they’ve never seen a human before, menus that feel like a puzzle, or bugs that completely derail the experience, we’ve all been there. 🎮💀 But let’s be real—sometimes tha...

In this episode, Wes and Matt dive deep into the current state of the gaming industry and the skyrocketing cost of retro games. From AAA studio shifts to why your favorite childhood classics now cost a fortune, we're breaking down the market trends every collector needs to know. 👇 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & COMMENT your favorite game of 2025! 🔍 best game 2025, must play game 2025, top...

🎮  You’ll Never Forget These Xbox 360 Games  🕹️ The Xbox 360 era was  legendary . From late-night multiplayer sessions to unforgettable storylines, these games shaped a generation of gamers. In this video, we’re diving into the  most nostalgic Xbox 360 games  that still live rent-free in our heads 💭🔥 Whether you grew up playing  Halo ,  Gears of War ,  Call of Duty , or discovering hidden gems,...

📺 Mini Consoles Compared: Best Games vs Most Interesting Hidden Gems! Are mini consoles all about the best-rated games, or do the hidden gems steal the show? 🤔 In this video, we compare classic mini consoles like the NES Mini, SNES Mini, PlayStation Classic, and more—breaking down the best games versus the most interesting and underrated titles you may have missed 🎮✨ From legendary classics to...

🎮 More Xbox Ridiculousness You Won’t Believe! 🤯🔥Welcome back, gamers! In this wild new video, we’re diving into even more Xbox chaos epic fails and hilarious moments from the world of Xbox. Whether you’re rocking an Xbox Series X, Series S or Xbox One — buckle up, because the ridiculousness level just went through the roof! 🚀 Additional topics shown in timestamps below. TimeStamps: 00:00 - 01:...

🎮 2D Gaming is making a MASSIVE comeback in 2025!🕹️ From stunning pixel art to tight platforming mechanics, retro-style games are once again dominating the gaming scene — and we’re here for it. 🔥 Other topics discussed in this episode: Limited Run Games, Analogue, Our Favorite Game Based on a Horror Movie, and a pulse check where we take a snapshot look at retro gaming prices. This weeks pulse c...

Inside New York's 80s & 90s Arcade Scene ft. Lord Cognito | Retro Gaming History & Classics 🎮  Step back in time with us as we explore the legendary arcade scene of 1980s and 1990s New York!  🗽 Join hosts Wes, Matt and special guest  Lord Cognito  (of the Iron Lords & Defining Duke Podcasts) as we dive into the golden era of arcades — from dimly lit corners packed with  Street Fighte...

🎮  SoCal Gaming Expo & Too Many Games 2025  were absolutely epic, and we're here to share our full experience, amazing pickups, and convention highlights! From retro games and rare finds to indie developers and cosplay, join us as we explore two of the biggest gaming events of the year! 👉  In This Video: Our full experience at  SoCal Gaming Expo 2025 What went down at  Too Many Games 202...

🎮 Brand Mascot Games - Legit or Corporate Cash Grabs? 🤑Are your favorite fast food characters and soda mascots truly gaming icons — or just cleverly disguised cash grabs? In this video, we dive into the world of brand mascot video games, from the Burger King Games to Pepsi Man, and discuss which ones we played and our thoughts on these mostly oddball titles. Other topics include our first impres...

2025 is shaping up to be one of the greatest years in gaming ever! We are on the verge of the #nintendo #switch2 launching, the PlayStation's hardware is so dominate Xbox has even began releasing games on the console. Speaking of XBox releases, this will easily be the year of Xbox Game Pass with more titles coming out, then any normal person can possibly keep up with. Matt and Wes speak about...

Welcome to  Xtreme Racing: Over-the-Top Moves, Weapons & High-Speed Combat ! 🚗💣🔥 Get ready for the most action-packed racing experience ever! In these thrilling games, it’s not just about speed — it’s about mastering insane moves, unleashing powerful weapons, and battling opponents in explosive combat! From high-speed chases to epic takedowns, every race is an adrenaline-fueled showdown. St...

Welcome to the golden age of gaming?! — the SNES Era! 🌟 In this video, we take a dive into the iconic Super Nintendo Entertainment System, a console that redefined gaming in the early 90s. From Super Mario World to The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the SNES brought unforgettable classics that continue to shape the gaming landscape today. Join us as we explore the games, the hardware, and t...

Matt & Wes discuss the some of the best and worst games they played in 2024! To be clear, this does not mean the game came out in 2024, only that we played the game in 2024! We also give out some Stupid Game Awards to various games we played in 2024 (again the game did not have to come out in 2024). Then we get into what was the best game Matt & Wes played this year!! Finally, we wrap thin...

With the year closing out, Wes and Matt felt that it would be a good time to look at what is going on with the retro video game market. We look at this through a collectors point of view and discuss our own collections as well as what we see overall. We will get into the hottest systems to collect for today, ones on the rise and ones on the decline. Check out video and let us know what you are col...

Last year we sat down with indie game dev, Bernardo Del Castillo to discuss himself, indie game dev and his upcoming game NBB.exe. Now we sit back down with Bernardo to catch up with him and discuss the now launched new title NBB.exe. The game is heavily influenced by games like Bomberman, Metroid and Castlevania and features a full campaign as well as couch co-op and multiplayer. You can check ou...

On this full video podcast, we discuss overlooked eerie games, the evolution of Castlevania and wrap things up with our Pulse Check where we look at some retro game prices. This month we look at the prices for Illbleed (Dreamcast) and Until Dawn (PS4). TimeStamps: 00:00 - 01:57 Intro 01:58 - 36:11 Overlooked Eerie Games  36:12 - 58:24 Evolution of a Franchise: Castlevania 58:25 - 1:03:17 Pulse Che...

Matt and Wes discuss their attendance of Too Many Games & So Cal Gaming Expo!! We also touch on what you should bring to conventions as well as our pick ups. Finally we wrap things up with a Pulse Check where we look at retro game prices. This month we look at Ninja Five 0 before it gets its re-release via Limited Run Games and look at the classic 1080 Snowboarding for N64! 🔔 Remember to LIKE...

In this episode, we start out with a game of Smash, Marry, Kill (with video games)! Then, we'll sift through the virtual wasteland of trash games that missed the mark!! Later we will provide some contrast as we discuss some timeless sports gems that defined generations in baseball and football. Finally we will wrap things up with a pulse check where we will look at some video game prices to ge...

Jerry from indie game developer Digital Scorpion Interactive stuck around with us to discuss our favorite console and our top 3 games for the console! We also discuss Sega's classic games coming back and wrap things up with a pulse check where we look at video game prices! TimeStamps 00:00 - 22:16 Our Favorite Console and top 3 Games w/ Jerry from DSI 22:17 - 37:12 What we think about Sega bri...

We sit down with three people from Digital Scorpion Interactive to discuss the current state of working in the video game industry and their studio, it's games and it's people. Please check out their website here: https://digitalscorpioninteractive.com/ TimeStamps: Spoilers for a potential ending of Chrono Trigger 31:14 00:00-14:59 Background and Struggles 15:00- 46:43 Digital Scorpion Int...