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EA just laid off staff across every Battlefield studio weeks after BF6 became the best-selling game of 2025. Nintendo is suing the U.S. government over tariffs that delayed Switch 2 pre-orders. And Xbox has a new boss, a new next-gen console codenamed Project Helix, and a lot of promises about the future of the brand.📥 Support the show and become part of the crew → https://www.patreon.com/NerdCave

Zach and Derek break down everything that has happened to Xbox over the last week and more!Epic Creator Code: NerdCaveSupport us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcaveBuy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetworkListen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewzAs Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanrememberFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetworkFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/We're on Instagram Too:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/

Zach and Derek breakdown all the big announcements from the PlayStation State of Play! Epic Creator Code: NerdCaveSupport us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcaveBuy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewzAs Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanrememberFacebook Page:

This week on Nerd Cave Newz, we break down Ubisoft’s ongoing collapse as layoffs, cancellations, and a massive stock drop raise serious questions about the company’s leadership and future. We also cover Nintendo’s long-awaited reveal of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, including its release date and why it feels like classic Nintendo weirdness in the best way. Finally, we dive into new analyst reports suggesting the PlayStation 6 may not arrive until after 2028, and what Sony’s long-term PS5 strategy means for players. Plus, we run through a packed set of Patreon Quick Hits covering the biggest headlines across gaming.Epic Creator Code: NerdCaveSupport us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcaveBuy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetworkListen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewzAs Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanremember

Zach and Derek discuss Bobby Kotick’s bold claim that Call of Duty sales are down 60% compared to the previous year, Rockstar’s victory in a union-busting case, and GameStop closing 400 stores within the first few weeks of 2026.Epic Creator Code: NerdCaveSupport us and become part of the exclusive Crew! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcave Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewz As Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanrememberSuggest a name for Derek: https://forms.gle/gPPE449cbbZSffs6ADiscord: https://discord.gg/bHHVWN5pTUTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdcavenetworkFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetworkFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/We're on Instagram Too:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/Special Thanks To Our First Mate Brandon Hicks for supporting us on Patreon!

Alright, y’all—State of Play happened, and we’ve got thoughts. From Hell is Us and Lost Soul Aside to the return of Metal Gear Solid Delta, we’re breaking down all the big reveals. Plus, we’re talking Sony’s strategy, why their fall lineup is shaping up early, and what Housemarque’s new game, Saros, means for PlayStation’s future. Derek and I bring our usual unfiltered takes—so strap in and let’s talk games!Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/NerdCave!Epic Creator Code: NerdCaveSupport us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcaveBuy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetworkListen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewzAs Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanrememberFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetworkFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/We're on Instagram Too:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6333502342168576

In this episode of Nerd Cave Newz, we dive into the latest gaming updates! We talk about Xbox possibly bringing its games to Nintendo Switch 2, what Ubisoft’s Animus Hub means for Assassin’s Creed, and how EA is shifting BioWare’s focus to the next Mass Effect after Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperformed. We also discuss if Starfield could come to PlayStation and what Xbox’s big strategy shift means for the future. Plus, we share what we’ve been playing, from Pokémon TCG Pocket to Ghost of Tsushima’s Iki Island DLC. Join us for all the gaming news, fun conversations, and your thoughts in the chat! Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/NerdCave! Epic Creator Code: NerdCave Support us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcave Buy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596 Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetwork Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewz As Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanremember Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetwork Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/ We're on Instagram Too: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/ Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:06 - Whatcha Been Playin 00:09:19 - Assassin's Creed Infinity Discussion 00:09:30 - Future of Assassin's Creed 00:15:31 - Assassin's Creed Subscription Model Speculation 00:17:13 - EA Restructuring BioWare 00:32:55 - Future of Xbox and Nintendo Partnership 00:49:01 - Starfield Going Multiplatform 01:03:05 - Patreon Quick Hits

Zach and Derek review Dragon Ball Sparking Zero! Epic Creator Code: NerdCave Support us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcave Buy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596 Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetwork Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewz As Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanremember Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetwork Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/ We're on Instagram Too: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/

Zach and Derek dive into the video game news of the week! Epic Creator Code: NerdCave Support us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcave Buy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596 Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetwork Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewz As Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanremember Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetwork Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/ We're on Instagram Too: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/ Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6333502342168576

God Of War Studio Santa Monica is working on a new IP. Epic Creator Code: NerdCave Support us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcave Buy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596 Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetwork Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewz As Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanremember Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetwork Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/ We're on Instagram Too: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/ Time Code: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:13 - Santa Monica's New IP 00:00:55 - Speculations About the New Game 00:02:09 - Comparisons with Other Games 00:03:42 - Expectations from Santa Monica 00:04:46 - Speculations on the Game's Genre

Overwatch 2 going back to 6v6, the FTC going after gamepass, and generative AI being forced on developers. Epic Creator Code: NerdCave Support us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcave Buy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596 Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetwork Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewz As Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanremember Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetwork Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/ We're on Instagram Too: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/ Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6333502342168576

Xbox increases the price of Game Pass and it is giving us the ick. Epic Creator Code: NerdCave Support us and get the shows early here! http://www.patreon.com/nerdcave Buy Some Nerd Cave Merch: https://store.streamelements.com/nerdcavenetwork-4596 Watch Us Live On Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nerdcavenetwork Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite Podcast Service: Nerd Cave Newz: https://anchor.fm/nerdcavenewz As Far As I Can Remember: https://anchor.fm/asfarasicanremember Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NerdCaveNetwork Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nerdcavenetwork/ We're on Instagram Too: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcavevids/ Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6333502342168576