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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 1H 2M

Steam Controller Shortage, plus Sony and Nintendo Corporate Greed and Other Nerd News

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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are covering the latest in gaming and nerd culture, including new hardware releases, game sales, and industry controversies. They talk insights on Steam controller shortages, Sony's DRM policies, and recent game releases as well as tech, anime, and upcoming movies and shows.   00:00 Welcome Back to Nerd Culture 00:18 Nerdy Updates: Anime, Gaming, and More 05:04 Cosplay and Conventions: Highlights from the Villain's Ball 08:03 Vacation Tales: Bermuda Adventures 11:32 Daredevil and Invincible: Series Reviews 14:48 Steam News: Controllers and Game Compatibility 19:03 PlayStation's Latest Releases and Sales Performance 23:14 Sony's Legal Troubles and Digital Sales Issues 25:06 DRM Controversies and Consumer Reactions 30:32 Price Increases and Consumer Impact 34:56 Nintendo's New Announcements and Price Changes 41:35 Xbox Updates and Industry Comparisons 41:56 New Boot Animation and Xbox Integration 43:38 AI Developments in Gaming 45:53 Upscaling Technology and Game Preservation 48:03 Anime Adaptations and Hype 50:21 One Piece Remake and Expectations 53:53 Attack on Titan's 4K Release 55:40 Mortal Kombat 2 Review and Expectations   Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube and Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.      

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