Hands on with Steam Machine

In this episode, the Nerd Nest team dives into the latest gaming hardware and industry shifts, starting with first impressions of the new Steam Machine and a look at July's upcoming game releases. Plus Sony’s controversial move away from physical media and the significant layoffs and management restructuring currently impacting Xbox. Jimmy's full review -    • The REAL Steam Machine Review   🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?su... ——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ——————————— ▶️Support on Patreon -   / nerdnestpodcast   ▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join ▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner... ▶️ Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY ▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://nerdnest.dashery.com/ ——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ——————————— ▶️ VOICECAST - https://voicecast.app/nerdnest ▶️ BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv ▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord ▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild ▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS -   / nerdnesttv   ——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ——————————— ▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho... ▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143 ——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ——————————— ➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.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 - Intro and Housekeeping 02:24 - Upcoming Games for July 04:57 - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Remake & DLC Discussion 10:05 - The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu & Halo: Combat Evolved 11:35 - Veritas Tales & Vanillaware Games 12:52 - Dench Attack & Fading Echo 15:13 - An Eggtremely Hard Game 16:26 - Steam Machine First Impressions 32:45 - Steam Machine RAM and VRAM Discussion 36:46 - Sony and the Future of Physical Media 40:41 - PlayStation Plus Cancellations and Analyst Comments 45:30 - Security Concerns with Digital Accounts 1:00:29 - Xbox Business and Financials 1:04:18 - Impact of Xbox Layoffs and Studio Management 1:28:26 - The Future of the Halo Franchise 1:31:44 - ID Software and ID Tech Engine 1:39:13 - Nintendo Switch 2 and Yoshi Rumors 1:41:29 - Waluigi Lanes Game Idea 1:42:31 - Community Hot Takes