Steam Deck 2 - LEAKED
Summary
The Nerd Nest hosts discuss upcoming releases like Gears of War: E-Day, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Resident Evil on Switch 2. They share their experiences playing Hitman: 007, the indie metroidvania Dwellers, and Control, with Bill noting he is currently enjoying World of Warcraft: Forever. The episode also covers the hosts' personal lives, including Russ's time as a solo dad, before diving into detailed gameplay impressions and community news.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Battery life complaints and show welcome
Host introductions and recent gaming news
Upcoming releases: Resident Evil, Star Wars, Belmont's Curse
Review: 007 First Light gameplay and stealth mechanics
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Discussion: 007 First Light narrative and pacing
Review: Dwellers indie metroidvania and Hollow Knight comparisons
Review: Control and Control Resonant atmosphere and gameplay
Review: Gears of War E-Day camera and campaign nostalgia
News: World of Warcraft Forever beta and gameplay changes
Discussion: WoW quest design and endgame fatigue
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Trailer: Slam Tank and Star Wars Galactic Racer
Discussion: Star Wars Galactic Racer UI and map design
Tech: New Steam Linux client for Android and streaming
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Discussion: Steam Deck 2 chipset and Valve strategy
News: Steam Deck 2 release timeline and shadow drop rumors
Autumn Sale: Game purchases and DRM issues
News: Remedy Entertainment unannounced project and Max Payne
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News: Xbox acquisition rumors and Microsoft strategy
Industry: Atari credit system for old game developers
TV Reviews: Community, True Detective, and Lanterns
Outro and final sponsor mention
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