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🎮 Steven, Anthony, Austin, Lakes, and Stelf sit down to review the Star Fox remaster on Nintendo Switch 2! The visuals are stunning, the orchestral soundtrack is incredible, and the gameplay still holds up — but did the shift from comic flair to realism cost it something? The crew dives into the graphics, the music, the co-op mode, the voice acting debate, and whether nostalgia helps or hurts thi...

🎮 Steven, Austin, and Lakez break down the incredible Nintendo Direct — and oh man, was it a big one! The crew dives deep into the reveals, with a special focus on the announcement that has the entire internet buzzing: the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake. Is this the most hyped Nintendo announcement in years? We think so. Like and subscribe if you enjoy our content — it helps us keep makin...

🎮 It’s the one-year anniversary of the Nintendo Switch 2, and the Simply Nerdy crew is celebrating by asking the big question — which console had the better first year? Steven, Austin, Anthony, Stelf, and David break down the numbers, the games, the third party support, and the retro libraries to see which launch year comes out on top. The Switch had the kill shots. The Switch 2 had the volume. B...

📚 Sanderson can't stop, won't stop! Steven and Austin break down the huge news that Brandon Sanderson's Skyward is getting a TV adaptation from Tomorrow Studios — the team behind Netflix's One Piece. We're talking what this means for the Cytoverse, whether it should be live action or animated, and how this fits into the growing wave of Sanderson adaptations hitting the screen....

🎮 Austin, Steven, Lakez, Stelf, and Lisa are back together to rank every Zelda game from worst to best! From the 8-bit origins to the open-air era, every game is on the chopping block. Expect heated debates, hot takes, and a whole lot of fun. Like and subscribe if you enjoy our content — it helps us keep making more! #simplynerdy #simply #nerdy #zelda #legendofzelda #nintendo #tierlist #zeldarank...

🎮 Steven, Austin, Stelf, Lakez, and special guest sonictoast dive into the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase. It's only $50 more — but with gaming getting more expensive across the board, how much more can our wallets take? Nintendo even apologized for the increase, which is more than we can say for the other companies. But is this just the beginning? Check out @sonictoast for more awesome con...

🎮 Steven, Austin, Stelf, Lakez, Anthony, and special guest Sonictoast sit down to talk about the surprise Star Fox 64 remake! From the new art direction to the character redesigns, the voice acting, N64 controller support, and what this could mean for the future of the franchise — we’ve got a LOT of thoughts. Check out sonictoast for more awesome content! Like and subscribe if you enjoy our conte...

🎮 Steven, Stelf, and Lakez dive into the HUGE news that Pokemon is officially coming to Universal Studios! From ride ideas to merch dreams to Team Rocket nighttime shows — the possibilities are endless. What would YOU want to see in a Pokemon theme park? Like and subscribe if you enjoy our content — it helps us keep making more!#simplynerdy #simply #nerdy #pokemon #universal #universalstudios #th...

🎮 Anthony, Alex, and Jack finally sit down to review the 2025 Game of the Year winner — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! From its revolutionary combat system to its stunning painterly visuals and unforgettable soundtrack, this game left a mark on all three of them. But does the ending hold up? They've got thoughts. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Spoiler-Free Review 11:38 - Spoiler Discussion Like and subscri...

The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie is HERE and the Simply Nerdy crew has thoughts! Steven is joined by Laith, and Stealth to give their full review — from the gorgeous animation to the Star Fox cameo to everything in between. Is this the best Nintendo movie yet? Let's find out! 🎬 What to Expect: Spoiler-free REVIEW Our official Simply Nerdy score Spoiler discussion — Easter eggs, surprises, a...

The Nintendo Cinematic Universe is no longer just a theory — it's happening! Austin, Steven, Alex, and Steph break down the massive Mario Galaxy movie news, including Star Fox and Pikmin confirmations, post-credit scene predictions, and what the future of the NCU could look like. Super Smash Bros movie, anyone? 🎮 What We Cover: Star Fox & Pikmin confirmed in the NCU Post-credit scene pred...

The leaks are out and we have THOUGHTS! Austin, Steve, Alex, Jack, and Anthony sit down to react to the latest Nintendo leaks from notorious leaker Nate the Hate — including a rumored complete overhaul of Ocarina of Time coming this holiday season and a brand new Star Fox game. Is this too good to be true? We're diving deep! 🎮 What We Cover: Ocarina of Time overhaul — what we want to seeStar...

We're throwing it deep tonight with a live review of Project Hail Mary! Was this movie a touchdown or did it fall incomplete? We're going long on our thoughts, catching every detail, and praying this one lives up to the hype. Join us live and let us know — did Project Hail Mary score big for you?🎬 What to expect:Spoiler-free reviewOur Simply Nerdy scoreSpoiler discussionNo need for a mira...

Nintendo announced Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen as part of Pokémon’s anniversary celebration — and then dropped the surprise: $20 per game. That’s $40 total for two Game Boy Advance-era titles. In this episode, we break down the pricing decision, why fans are frustrated, whether the games justify the cost, and what this says about Pokémon’s direction as a franchise. We also talk about corporate g...

Big corporate shake-ups are hitting gaming hard. In this episode, we break down Sony’s decision to shut down Bluepoint — the studio known for acclaimed remakes like Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus — and what this means for the PlayStation brand moving forward. We also dive into Microsoft’s leadership shift following Phil Spencer’s retirement and the growing influence of AI within the gami...

Devotion isn’t scary because of monsters or combat—it’s terrifying because it’s real. In this Simply Nerdy review, we dive into Devotion, the psychological horror experience from Red Candle Games that explores trauma, mental health, cult influence, and the slow collapse of a family. We went in blind and came out emotionally wrecked. This game uses surreal horror imagery not for cheap scares, but t...

After nearly two decades of waiting, Metroid Prime 4 is finally here —and it sparked a lot of discussion on the Simply Nerdy panel. In this review, we break down what Nintendo absolutely nailed, where the game stumbles, and why opinions on this entry are more divided than you might expect. We talk stunning visuals, flawless performance, atmosphere, world design, combat difficulty, and the new cont...

Huge Cosmere news just dropped. Brandon Sanderson has officially partnered with Apple TV+ , securing the rights to the entire Cosmere , with Mistborn planned as a theatrical film series and The Stormlight Archive eyed for a television adaptation. According to reporting, this deal gives Sanderson an unprecedented level of creative control—more than almost any author before him. In this live discuss...

Kirby Air Riders is back—and somehow it’s bigger, wilder, and more ambitious than anyone expected. In this Simply Nerdy review, we break down why this long-awaited sequel isn’t just a nostalgia play, but one of the most joyful, chaotic, and surprisingly epic Nintendo games in years. From buttery-smooth performance and incredible music to the pure madness of City Trial and a story that goes way har...

Brandon Sanderson has the rights back—and suddenly the Mistborn video game question is no longer hypothetical. So we asked the dangerous question: who should actually make it? In this episode of Simply Nerdy, we break down what a Mistborn game needs to succeed and which studios might be capable of pulling it off. From CD Projekt Red and FromSoftware to Insomniac, Square Enix, and indie wild cards,...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was absolutely amazing! However, some of it was a little disappointing... let's get into what made this direct so unique! DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

It is time to review the next game in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds! This game has been an absolute blast, but it also has some flaws! Join us as we take a deep dive into what makes the game so great and where it can improve! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:43 - a solid game 01:52 - online multiplayer 04:39 - new & missing features 08:56 - performance problems 10:23 - multiplayer...

The Simply Nerdy panel discusses the upcoming release of Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition this week! Let's get into why we are excited about this version of the game and how it could shape the future of the series! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 01:08 - new story and features 04:44 - Lisa's favorite songs and skells 06:09 - Steven going in blind 06:56 - possible live streams 07:40 - the bowel m...

Austin and Steven interview a #1 best-selling author Aaron N. Hall, the genius behind the book The Legend of Uh! It is a fantastic parody of the fantasy genre! If you are a fantasy fan, you will find something to love in this adventure and you'll notice some fun references throughout the book! I cannot recommend this book enough to our nerdy audience, you won't regret giving this book a re...

Anthony, Austin, and Steven talk about their overall impression of the newest entry in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds! There is a lot to love here and a lot not to love... so tune in as we discuss it all! TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro00:43 - no wirebugs03:18 - more narrative04:25 - PC optimization05:08 - multiplayer07:30 - launch woes08:43 - impressions and improvements11:35 - performan...