The Nerd Chat: A Gaming Podcast

Sony’s making big moves (and big money), Xbox is canceling projects again, and BF6 is already bringing the heat. We break it all down this week on The Nerd Chat — with Game Pass updates, Xbox Design Lab, and our usual gaming + food nonsense.🎮 Gaming. Food. The Good Old Days.🎧 New episodes every Friday – #SeeYouOnlineTimestamps:0:00 Intro6:35 CHEATING CONTROVERSY in Fantasy Critic League15:00 PlayStation Killing in sales28:55 Contraband is DEAD33:45 Top downloads across all platforms39:40 Xbox Design Lab is randomly back45: 35 ROG Xbox Ally release date and price leaked?53:45 Coming to Game Pass August 202556:00 TNC SGF/Xbox Showcase predictions winner1:10:45 What have we been playing and BF6 impressions?1:36:05 The best food we had this week1:42:00 Closing and end of show 📱 Follow us: @TheNerdChat🎙 Listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/thenerdchat#PlayStation #Xbox #BF6 #GamePass #GamingPodcast #SeeYouOnline

PlayStation just posted a job listing that hints at something huge — Sony might be expanding its publishing to platforms like Xbox and Nintendo. Is PlayStation going 3rd party? Is this the beginning of a massive industry shift?Join DaddyDWALLY, ChipotleBear, XbacongamN, and BubbleBoyN7 as we break it all down and share our reactions. Plus: Xbox Game Pass updates, what we’ve been playing, and your listener questions!👇 Chapters & topics:0:00 - Hello and welcome to the show2:55 Shoutout to DINERO PRIMERO for our new logos5:20 DWALLY opens NFL Gameday 999:30 PlayStation expanding to Xbox and Nintendo?23:25 Mr. BadBit from PS Trophy Room joins the show33:40 Xbox games DOMINATE PS5 sales charts38:30 BF6 multiplayer trailer reactions55:00 Shoutouts1:06:50 What have we been playing?1:28:30 The best food we had this week1:40:35 Closing and end of show👍 Like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you don’t miss our weekly episodes.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.🔗 Links:📱 Follow us on X: @TheNerdChat_📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdchatpod📺 Subscribe on YouTube: [Your Channel Link]🎙️ Audio podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thenerdchat🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5156554921082880

This week on #TheNerdChat:- FH5 dominates on PS5- Xbox backtracks on $80 games- No Rest for the Wicked skipping Xbox?- Video games- FoodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show5:30 PERMABANS / GGs17:00 News #1: FH5 dominates on PS527:20 News #2: Moon Studios vs Xbox37:00 News #3: Outer Worlds 2 drops $80 price47:00 News #4: BF6 campaign trailer reactions59:45 News #5: July Game Pass picks1:03:05 What have we been playing or watching?1:20:30 The best food we had this week1:29:30 Meta gives details about The Nerd chat1:30:30 Closing and end of show#FH5 #playstation #moonstudios #norestforthewicked #outerworlds2 #BF6 #thewalkingdead #returnal #xbox #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Game Pass didn't kill Xbox, it was AI- Luke Lohr from XEP joins the show- Superman and video games- FoodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show4:30 PERMABANS / GGs17:00 News #1: Game Pass didn't kill Xbox, it was AI34:45 XEP's Luke Lohr joins the show52:30 Does BigBox1431 have a time machine involving Bend Studios and Helldivers?55:40 What have we been playing or watching?1:22:45 The best food we had this week1:31:25 Closing and end of show#xbox #gamepass #AI #superman #infamoussecondson #thewalkingdead #farcry3 #ghostoftsushima #playstation #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Moving on from Xbox layoffs- Switch 2 performance is more like a PS4 than a Series S- New Ghost Recon is in alpha- Video games and food New episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show7:20 News #1: Xbox layoffs reflection26:00 News #2: Switch 2 performance is just under Series S33:25 News #3: Ghost Recon NEXT is in alpha44:05 Shoutouts54:10 What have we been playing?1:27:40 The best food we had this week1:35:20 Closing and end of show#xbox #layoffs #switch2 #seriesS #ghostrecon #southofmidnight #expedition33 #farcryblooddragon #botw #playstation #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- DO NOT TRUST XBOX- Lying Phil, Slimy Sarah, Sneaky Satya- Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox- GAAS and the future of consoles- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show4:30 News #1: Xbox layoffs, cancelled games, studio closures44:15 Is Xbox really making another console?51:20 News #2: Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox1:02:05 FR8 Conductor asks about the future of consoles1:10:00 BigBox1431 defends GAAS1:20:50 What have we been playing?1:46:35 The best food we had this week1:55:00 Closing and end of show#xbox #layoffs #perfectdark #everwild #liars #helldivers2 #playstation #expedition33 #southofmidnight #deathstranding2 #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Is Expedition 33 getting too much praise for its combat?- Is the Meta Quest really an Xbox?- Xbox PC library and streaming updates- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show6:00 News #1: Is Expedition 33's combat overrated?33:10 News #2: Meta Quest Xbox Edition41:25 News #3: Xbox PC and streaming updates49:25 News #4 Hellblade 2 is coming to PS559:40 Game Pass debate / Shoutouts1:08:15 What have we been playing?1:27:45 The best food we had this week1:36:00 Closing and end of show#expedition33 #xbox #playstation #metaquest #hellblade2 #gamepass #tlou2 #eldenringnightreign #assassinscreed #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- AMD + Xbox = New Consoles- Marathon DELAYED- New Game Pass additions- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show5:30 DaddyDWALLY rant on Play Anywhere7:30 News #1: AMD and Xbox announce hardware partnership35:15 News #2: Marathon DELAYED and PlayStation Store sales data48:55 News #3: Coming to Game Pass June 202558:20 Our favorite gaming moments and shoutouts1:19:50 What have we been playing?1:39:55 The best food we had this week1:45:00 Closing and end of show#xbox #amd #marathon #playstation #gamepass #southofmidnight #titanfall2 #blasphemous2 #doom #spiderman2 #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Sony State of Play 2025- Summer Game Fest 2025- Xbox Games Showcase 2025- Video games and food in 2025New episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show5:45 DaddyDWALLY got a ROG Ally X9:10 DaddyDWALLY got a PS5 Pro... again15:50 News #1: Sony State of Play 2025 review26:00 News #2: Summer Game Fest 2025 review39:10 DaddyDWALLY RANT ON BABY GAMERS41:40 News #3: Xbox Games Showcase 2025 review1:04:10 News #4: ROG Xbox Ally X reactions1:14:20 What have we been playing?1:28:00 The best food we had this week1:33:45 Closing and end of show#stateofplay #playstation #SGF #nintendo #xboxgamesshowcase #xbox #xboxally #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Super HOT and JUICY Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest Predictions BATTLE ROYALE!- Sony State of Play June 2025 reactions- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show5:00 2025 Xbox and Summer Game Fest JUICY Predictions BATTLE ROYALE!45:00 News #1: State of Play June 2025 reactions1:00:15 Permabanned/GGs1:13:00 What have we been playing or watching?1:32:15 The best food we had this week1:40:10 Closing and end of show#xbox #showcase #sgf #predictions #playstation #stateofplay #nintendo #switch2 #doomthedarkages #supermariowonder #nightreign #eldenring #deathstranding #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Xbox backs off on dedicated handheld- PlayStation has sales on everything PS5- EA cancels Black Panther game- Elden Ring Nightreign is good?- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show5:45 Shoutouts18:00 News #1: Xbox handheld is on ICE33:40 News #2: PlayStation is having SALES in this economy48:15 News #3: EA cancels Black Panther game54:30 News #4: Elden Ring Nightreign reviews are in1:01:55 News #5: Summer Game Fest schedule and partners1:05:30 What have we been playing and watching?1:21:25 The best food we had this week1:29:30 Closing and end of show with the FLORIDA MAN#xbox #playstation #handhelds #EA #blackpanther #sgf #eldenring #nightreign #supermariowonder #doomthedarkages #expedition33 #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Bungie, Marathon, and PlayStation DRAMA- Xbox is topping the PlayStation sales charts- New Battlefield leaks- Xbox PC and new updates- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show1:15 DaddyDWALLY goes full Sony Pony10:45 Shoutouts14:10 News #1: Bungie and Marathon are in CHAOS26:45 News #2: Hellblade 2 is coming to PS5 and Xbox is dominating sales on PlayStation36:50 News #3: Xbox PC and other updates43:40 News #4: New Battlefield leaks45:35 News #5: GTA6 vs Mandalorian49:20 Mission: Impossible movie rankings 59:50 What have we been playing or watching?1:24:30 The best food we had this week1:32:30 Closing and end of show#bungie #marathon #playstation #ps5pro #hellblade2 #gta6 #missionimpossible #ff16 #doomthedarkages #expedition33 #xbox #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Nintendo Switch 2 Specs are out- Ubisoft games coming to Xbox PC- Xbox Floral Collection- Jade Raymond is out at Haven Studios-Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show2:40 Congrats to PRINCIPAL Chipotlebear!7:00 News #1: Switch 2 specs are out19:00 DWALLY confesses his love for PlayStation20:35 News#2: Ubisoft games on Xbox PC app30:00 News #3: More Assassin's Creed games are coming34:30 News #4: COD = The Simpsons?38:00 News #5: Xbox Floral Collection43:30 News #6: Jade Raymond is OUT at Haven Studios52:00 Drinks w/@Fadosawa and shoutouts59:00 Todd Oxtra joins to CRASH OUT on PC gaming1:02:00 PERMABANS1:07:20 GGs1:13:10 What have we been playing or watching?1:25:30 The best food we had this week1:31:30 Closing and end of show#xbox #nintendo #playstation #switch2 #ubisoft #assassinscreed #fairgames #DOOM #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Gear of War is coming to PlayStation- Xbox/ROG handheld leaks- GTA6 is delayed- Interview with Dungeon Lords writer JB Coleman-Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show3:30 Interview with Dungeon Lords writer JB Coleman22:00 News #1: Gears of War is coming to PlayStation (Xbox consoles are DEAD)50:50 News #2: Xbox/ROG handheld images leak1:00:15 News #3: GTA6 has been DELAYED1:14:55 What have we been playing or watching?1:29:00 The best food we had this week1:36:20 Closing and end of show#gearsofwar #playstation #xbox #rogally #gta6 #oblivion #expedition33 #dungeonlords #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- XBOX PRICE HIKES... YIKES- Layoffs at EA and Respawn- Apple get PWNED by Epic- Oblivion Remastered giveaway winner- Video Games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show6:45 News #1: XBOX PRICE HIKES RANT15:40 MrBadBit from PS Trophy Room crashed the show35:00 News #2: Layoffs at EA and Respawn49:00 News #3: Apple get pwned by Epic57:45 Oblivion Remastered giveaway winner announced!1:03:15 Drinks with BigBox1431 (Sponsored by Mamitas)1:19:30 What have we been playing or watching?1:41:20 The best food we had this week1:48:00 Closing and end of show#xbox #pricehike #EA #respawn #layoffs #apple #epic #marathon #arcraiders #expedition33 #oblivion #playstation #pc #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- TES IV: Oblivion Remastered is here!!- Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is a GOTY contender- Switch 2 pre-orders were a disaster- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show4:35 DaddyDWALLY RANT about TOO MANY GAMES?6:40 News #1: Oblivion Remastered is here and SLAPS!36:25 News #2: Expedition 33 is a GOTY contender45:30 News #3: Switch 2 pre-order disaster stories55:50 Shoutouts59:30 PERMABANNED / GGs1:05:30 What have we been playing or watching?1:16:35 The best food we had this week1:25:15 Oblivion Remastered giveaway details1:27:00 Closing and end of show#oblivion #oblivionremastered #expedition33 #clairobscurexpedition33 #switch2 #xbox #playstation #nintendo #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- The Oblivion remaster is coming…- Marathon reactions- DOOM the Dark Ages collection- Game Pass keeps giving games- Food and video gamesNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites.0:00 Hello and welcome to the show4:15 News #1: TES IV: Oblivion is coming soon...14:35 News #2 Marathon reactions29:10 News #3: DOOM collections announced37:35 News #4: BG3 keeps on giving43:05 News #5: Coming to Game Pass April 202551:00 Shoutouts53:45 PERMABANNED / GGs1:00:00 What have we been playing or watching?1:16:05 The best food we've had this week1:25:45 Closing and end of show#oblivion #marathon #DOOM #bg3 #gamepass #warzone #southofmidnight #blueprince #ff16 #xbox #playstation #pc #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- South of Midnight impressions- Nintendo pre-orders delayed- Xbox Games Showcase returns- COD cheaters are just console players- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites. 0:00 Hello and welcome to the show7:25 News #1: Xbox Games Showcase 2025 announced16:00 News #2: Switch 2 pre-orders go dark25:20 News #3: Asus ROG teases Xbox handheld32:50 News #4: TLOU Complete Remastered Edition40:20 News #5: COD hackers are just console players46:20 News #6: Blue Prince is a critical hit on Game Pass52:00 News #7: The Switch 2 will not have achievements1:00:15 Shoutouts1:08:30 What have we been playing or watching?1:32:25 The best food we had this week1:40:45 Closing and end of show#xbox #switch2 #ROGally #tlou #cod #blueprince #spiderman2 #ff16 #southofmidnight #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- The Switch 2 is an Xbox One- $90 games- Verdansk is back- Eric from Game Positive YT, and Captain Logun from XEP joins the show to talk South of Midnight- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites. #seeyouonline0:00 Hello and welcome to the show5:45 News #1: The Switch 2 an Xbox One (Switch 2 reactions)57:50 Shoutouts1:02:30 South of Midnight reviews from XEP and Seasoned Gaming1:15:50 What have we been playing or watching?1:31:20 The best food we had this week1:42:35 Closing and end of show#nintendo #switch2 #mariokartworld #donkeykong #duskbloods #southofmidnight #xbox #podcast

This week on #TheNerdChat:- Nintendo revolutionizes game sharing- Verdansk is almost here- Game Informer is back- Video games and foodNew episodes of The Nerd Chat: An Xbox Podcast are livestreamed on Thursdays and uploaded on Fridays. Learn more at www.nerdchatmedia.com Follow @thenerdchat on various social media sites. #seeyouonline0:00 Hello and welcome to the show5:00 Shoutouts17:45 Shoutout to Todd Oxtra and Secret Friends Unite19:40 PERMABANNED25:55 GGs29:15 News #1: Nintendo revolutionizes game sharing43:50 News #2: Last Switch 1 Nintendo Direct reactions51:20 News #3: Warzone returns to Verdansk1:02:40 News #4: Game of Thrones RPG1:05:20 News #5: Atomfall/The Finals/College Football 25 on Game Pass now1:06:40 What have we been playing or watching?1:19:40 The best food we had this week1:30:30 Closing and end of show#nintendodirect #switch #gamesharing #warzone #verdansk #33immortals #sniperelite #avowed #ff16 #bf2042 #xbox