Bill Fairchild

The Nerd Nest - A Video Game Podcast

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Welcome to the Nerd Nest, a Video Game podcast hosted by Bill Fairchild, I'm joined by other content creators as they talk about all things gaming. From the Steam Deck and PC gaming to Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo and even the cloud! Each episode covers gaming news as well as discussions of the industry all without the console wars tribal mentality. So join the millions that have watched or listened to Nerd Nest Video Game discussion and Subscribe!

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Bill Fairchild

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SteamOS steams ahead – 12 Million Arc Raiders – No new GPUs – Nerd Nest Live 06.01.2026 1:13:04

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Valve's Hardest Choice 04.01.2026 2:08:27

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SteamOS Coming to more handhelds 21.12.2025 1:37:48

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They keep making the same mistake at The Game Awards 14.12.2025 2:21:08

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ARM Chips for Steam Deck 2 07.12.2025 1:53:56

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Microsoft Responds to Steam Machine 30.11.2025 2:08:10

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Why Valve is making the Steam Machine “WEAK” 22.11.2025 1:27:20

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Unpacking Steam Hardware: Everything you need to know 16.11.2025 1:50:59

🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1 This episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast delves into the performance comparison between the Steam Deck and next-gen consoles, particularly focusing on GPU capabilities and image quality. Cary discusses how the new system is expected to outperform the Steam Deck significantly, especially in GPU-bound scenarios, while also addressing...

STOP Buying Games Twice! PlayStation Cross-Buy LEAKED for PC! 09.11.2025 1:52:49

Save $10 on an Xbox Ally X Killswitch at: https://dbrand.com/nerdnest-xbox Subscribe to the Panel - ⁨@RetroGameCorps⁩ ⁨@FanTheDeck⁩ ⁨@ThePhawx⁩ Stories [Rockstar Games alleged union busting](https://gtaforums.com/topic/1004182-rockstar-games-alleged-union-busting/#comment-1072605777) [UNBEATABLE - Important Announcement regarding UNBEATABLE - Steam News](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/224...

Dual Screen Gaming is Overrated 02.11.2025 1:54:09

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Linux, the Premiere Gaming OS 26.10.2025 1:44:37

Subscribe to the panel - ⁨@FanTheDeck⁩ ⁨@RetroGameCorps⁩ ⁨@ThePhawx⁩ ⁨@TechDweeb⁩ Summary generated by Riverside In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, host Bill Fairchild and his crew discuss a variety of gaming topics, including the new Steam Personal Calendar feature, their personal gaming calendars, and recommendations for upcoming games. They delve into the mechanics and fun of the game Ba...

Microsoft says this is an Xbox 19.10.2025 1:49:40

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Xbox outdid themselves...AGAIN, and Gamers are FURIOUS 06.10.2025 1:38:16

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Xbox Ally X vs Legion Go 2: Which Windows handheld is worth it? 29.09.2025 1:35:29

Check out ⁨@FanTheDeck⁩ ⁨@ThePhawx⁩ and ⁨@RetroGameCorps⁩ In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, hosts Bill, Rich, Russ, and Cary engage in a lively discussion about the current state of the gaming industry, focusing on the pricing and features of the new Xbox Ally and its competition with the Steam Deck. They explore the implications of rising costs in gaming hardware, the evolving handheld ga...

Xbox and PlayStation Are Getting More Expensive, But My Steam Deck Isn't. 23.09.2025 1:37:00

Hey! Go subscribe to ⁨@baldlyrudy⁩ Check out the rest of the podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLly4JWEWaZCpkvpv3BLgOpqJ-Xki455HU In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, Bill and Rudy discuss various topics surrounding the gaming industry, including the rising prices of consoles and handheld devices, the impact of tariffs, and the importance of consumer trust in tech reviews. They...

Nintendo wants HOW MUCH? For OLD GAMES? 15.09.2025 1:51:49

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Legion Go 2: The Price Problem 08.09.2025 1:59:25

Check out ⁨@baldlyrudy⁩ ! on YT! In this episode of the Nerd Nest Podcast, Bill and Rudy discuss the high pricing of the Lenovo Legion Go 2, the implications of Valve's Steam Frame trademark, and the release of Silksong. They explore the competitive landscape of handheld gaming devices, the challenges indie developers face with pricing, and the excitement surrounding Silksong's launch, whi...

No steam Deck 2 till 2028? Here's why 31.08.2025 1:30:26

Rumors about the Steam Deck 2 say its coming in 2028. Why is Valve waiting so long and giving "competitors" so much runway? We get into that, plus Nintendo's lack of Switch 2 Dev kits, the PS6 Portable, and a whole lot moreCheck out @FanTheDeck and @ThePhawx and make sure you subscribe to them.🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1——————————— 🎯SUPP...

Microsoft is Copying Steam Deck’s Playbook 25.08.2025 1:29:00

PlayStation hands BIG WIN to PC Players 11.08.2025 1:50:19

In this episode of the Nerd Nest podcast, we focus on Sony's shift from hardware to a platform-based model, the unique position of Nintendo, and handheld gaming by Xbox. We also delve into the impact of indie games, focusing on Mina the Hollower, a new title from Yacht Club Games. And we discuss the impact of leaks and misinformation in the gaming industry. Subscribe to the Panel @RetroGameCor...

Who's raising prices NEXT? 04.08.2025 1:55:56

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There are more AI games than you think 21.07.2025 1:36:09

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Valve chooses a side 18.07.2025 32:09

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Steam Deck – NOT the Backlog Killer we thought 14.07.2025 1:48:40

The Sony Situation 12.07.2025 26:08

This episode is going to be a bit different, It's just me rounding up the news solo, but I figured since I put it on YouTube, I could drop it on my podcast feed as well, If you hate this idea, hop on the community discord and let me know. (nicely) UGREEN Nexode 45W Retractable Charger at Best Buy https://bit.ly/44vfhiv UGREEN Series at Best Buy https://bit.ly/3GoqIAK Sources https://www.pcgame...