Steam Deck Prototype Sold with @NerdNest | OTC EP 25

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?
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00:00 Introduction
05:57 Bill’s Dive Into Monster Hunter Wilds
12:03 Hardware Purchases
17:54 Nostalgia and GameCube Adventures
24:06 Triple I Initiative and Indie Games
51:50 The Future of Indie Games
01:01:14 The Importance of Game Preservation
01:17:38 Microtransactions and Game Design
01:45:00 AI and Copyright Issues in Gaming
02:03:57 Achievements in Gaming: A Missed Opportunity
02:09:49 Microtransactions: The Double-Edged Sword
02:27:09 The Future of Gaming: Balancing Profit and Integrity