Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast

Wes and Matt discuss what got them into video games and how they got started working at Electronics Boutique / EB Games. Listen to our Journey from passionate enthusiasts to getting our first jobs in the video game industry. Although the internet existed, this was still a time where retail was king and E3 existed and served a purpose. #videogames #retrogamer #retrogames #gamestop #ebgames #electro...

We discuss our hidden gems for most of the major systems released between the NES and today! We pick one game for each console to discuss. Check it out and let us know which ones you would recommend as a hidden gem! For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu (If link expires please reach us...

We start by taking an overview look at the current state of video games. We briefly touch on the big 3 in #playstation , #xbox and #nintendo . After the intial conversation we dive deeper into the big 3. DON'T FRET! There will be a segment on the current state of Retro Games as well wrapped up with the usual Pulse Check!! #retrogaming #retrogames TimeStamps: 00:00 - 31:03 Intro/Overview of the...

On this episode of the Nerdthusiast gaming podcast, we discuss some of the highest profile vaporware games games ever! Additionally, we look at some more recent or notable titles that have found their way to the canceled or no longer discussed side of things. (Link to Embracer Group Video Discussed in Vaporware segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrxs9alDjzo ) The second segment discusses Gam...

🎮 Strap in, gamers! 🚀 Today, we're taking a wild ride through the highs, lows, and potential comeback of gaming juggernaut Ubisoft. From groundbreaking success to recent setbacks, join us as we explore the fascinating journey of this industry giant. Don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and ring that bell for all things gaming! 🕹️🔔 Plus we discuss all the games we played in 2023! We want...

🏆 Game of The Year 1993 - Relive the Epic Moments! 🎮✨ So many iconic games came out in 1993 that would help shape the future of video games! Join Matt and Wes as we discuss our game of the year for 1993! Additional topics include Activision games we want to see Xbox bring back, System Launches Then vs Now and a price pulse check on two titles to give you a taste as to where the market is for di...

🎮 Welcome to the ultimate throwback! 🌟 Let's relive the vibes and experiences of that day as we journey back to the era of epic gaming with the legendary #NintendoGameCube 🕹️ Unleash the nostalgia and join us for an exclusive look at the iconic console that redefined gaming history! Don't miss out on the excitement! Check TimeStamps for all topics covered. #GameCubeThrowback #GamingLegen...

Even though many game prices have lowered in the past year or so, these titles still hold stupid high values (especially for what they are). Matt and Wes break down some of the most horrific video game prices for our October 2023 episode of the Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast. We also cover the flip side where video game prices are so low they are scary! These are quality titles that all of you should...

What defines a video game console generation exactly? We use what wikipedia has listed for each generation and discuss if we agree or not and why. What do you consider a video game console generation? Drop a comment and let us know!? All topics discussed on this episode can be found in the TimeStamps below. TimeStamps: 00:00 - 02:38 Intro 01:39 - 16:59 Games with Great Soundtracks 17:00 - 37:39 Ev...

On this edition of the Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast, we're going to be talking about video game collecting for beginners! We're going to be covering the basics of what video game collecting is, what to look for when collecting video games, and some tips on how to get started. If you're a beginner into video game collecting, then this is the podcast for you. By the end of this episode, y...

Bernardo Del Castillo has created the majority of the art and graphics we use here at Nerdthusiast, but on top of the Bernardo is a game developer at Raptus Games! Check out our discussion topics below for this episode and be sure to check out Bernardo's game, NBB.exe, later this year! Additionally we will be discussing the lack of true 2D video games being made. Also, we talk about if modern...

Dustin Furman is the executive producer at Last Stand Media and a co-host on Sacred Symbols: A PlayStation Podcast. We invited Dustin on to gain three different generations points of views around retro video games and retro video game collecting. Dustin is in his late 20's, Matt is in his late 30's and Wes... well Wes has seen it all folks. The show starts out with this first segment where...

Light gun games are one of Matt's favorite generes to play! The passion started in the arcade of course, but as time went on, these games became better and better to play at home on your console and a good old CRT of course. Then we get into a new segment called evolution of a franchise and we chose Prince of Persia to kick things off! Enjoy! #arcade #retrogaming #retrogames #playstation #xbox...

Meet Taylor who streams for us Monday nights around 7-8PM EST over on twitch.tv/nerdthusiast! We discuss what she is playing currently and what first drew her attention about this thrilling asymmetrical multiplayer horror game! We also discuss what is the first game we think of when with think of PlayStation (PS1) and answer the question what got us into gaming. Hit us up on social media and let u...

Vinny joins Matt & Wes to discuss what he is up to on our Twitch channel (twitch.tv/nerdthusiast). Our main topics include: The Most Controversial Games of All Time | What dead or dormant games do we want to come back? For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com     Nerdthusiast Content & Social Media   Discord: https://discord.gg/Rj4TCWYxeu...

All the other content creators are out there posting content around their GOTY around this time and we felt we should too, only we wanted to put a twist on it. Here is our GOTY picks from 1992! Please feel free to drop a comment and let us know which ones we should have considered that we may have overlooked. Additionally, we will discuss what is the current state of retro video game prices! ...

Matt and Wes clearly love video games and we spend tons of time talking about our nostalgia for many titles, but at the end of the day what do we delve the most into? Are old games meant to stay old or do new games get pushed aside so we may indulge in some comfort food? Give this podcast a listen and drop a five star rating and review if you enjoyed it! For sponsorship opportunities please email...

"Bring the Arcade experience home!" is a marketing phrase shouted out constantly throughout the 80's and 90's that has embedded itself into everyone from that eras heads. These were sometimes either really good ports or spot on Onnes which we will discuss. As with anything else, this also opened the door for many duds that simply missed the mark and could not capture that arcade experience. In thi...

On this Halloween edition of the Nerdthusiast Gaming Podcast Matt & Wes discuss some of the most horrific video game decisions ever made. Time Stamps:  00:00 - 12:15 Goldeneye has no Online Multiplayer for Xbox, not free with Physical copies of rare replay. 12:16 - 22:59 - Sega Saturn’s Surprise Launch 23:00 - 32: 04 Nintendo Playstation 32:05 - 42:57 Nokia N-Gage For sponsorship opportun...

This months show we are covering exclusive Xbox 360 Games! We will touch on everything from Halo to Dead Rising and more! Enjoy! For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com TimeStamps : First & Second Party Games 00:00 - 01:31 Opening/First party titles 01:32 - 04:19 Forza 04:20 - 6: 58 Perfect Dark Zero 06:59 - 09:45 Kameo Elements of Power 09:46 - 11: 46 Viva Piñ...

Pong, Eternal Darkness, Dragon's Lair and Wolfenstein 3D are just a few of the most original or innovative games that Wes and Matt could think of at the time. Check out the show for our full list and let us know which ones we may have forgotten in the comments.   For sponsorship opportunities please email us at: nerdthusiast@gmail.com   Intro Art & Graphics by: Bernardo Del Castillo...

On this episode Wes and Matt discuss a variety of different video game prices and show how they have either gone up or down over the past year and a half or so. At the end we will discuss where the market is and why we think it is there. Additionally, we touch on some cheaper versions of games that you want, but don't feel like forking over the cash for. For sponsorship opportunities please email...

We discuss a huge variety of handheld consoles from the early days of Mattel's Electronic Football all the way through the 3DS (and Switch?)   TimeStamps: (Add 30 seconds for an ad read) 00:00 - 02:11 Show Intro/Opening  02:12 - 07:27 What have we been playing?  07:28 - 12:28 The OG handhelds (Pre Game Boy)  12:29 - 18:42 Game Boy  18:43 - 27:31 Atari Lynx, Game Gear,...

(Spoilers! The beginning of the show contains potential spoilers for Halo Infinite, Metroid Dread and the Mandalorian. Please skip to 11:04 to avoid these completely) Matt & Wes are back to discuss the game devs we are most fond of. These consist of classic players like Treasure and Konami to the once dominate Nintendo 2nd party and now Microsoft 1st party, Rare. There are of course more so gi...

Video games were not always the most consumed form of media on the planet. There was a time, not that long ago, where playing video games was just for the nerds. "Why don't you go out and do something?", was a common phrase many of us heard time and time again. However, once PlayStation began it's dominance in the mid to late 90's  slowly but surely the tides of gaming be nerdy were turning....