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Apr 13, 2025 2 hr 31 min

Steam Deck Prototype Sold with NerdNest | OTC EP 25

from Off The Console

In this episode of Off The Console, we dive deep into gaming and tech news! Special guest Bill from Nerd Nest joins us as we chat about Monster Hunter Wilds, Steam Deck prototype sold, Mac gaming setups, retro consoles like the GameCube, and exciting new indie releases from the Triple-I Initiative. We also get real about game preservation, digital ownership issues, and the Ubisoft lawsuit over shutting down online games. Plus, what’s the deal with big publishers getting involved in indie games? #OffTheConsole #GamingPodcast #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #GamePreservation #IndieGames #TripleIInitiative #GamingNews #GameOwnership #Microtransactions #TechPodcast 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite podcast app. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/cw/OffTheConsole Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/dVkKcZH2Qy #podcast #gamingnews Theme song composed by Gardiner Bryant

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Steam Deck Prototype Sold with NerdNest | OTC EP 25

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  1. 0:00 Introduction
  2. 5:57 Bill's Dive Into Monster Hunter Wilds
  3. 1:01:14 The Importance of Game Preservation
  4. 1:17:38 Microtransactions and Game Design
  5. 1:45:00 AI and Copyright Issues in Gaming
  6. 2:03:57 Achievements in Gaming: A Missed Opportunity
  7. 2:09:49 Microtransactions: The Double-Edged Sword
  8. 2:27:09 The Future of Gaming: Balancing Profit and Integrity

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