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After nearly two decades of waiting, Metroid Prime 4 is finally here—and it sparked a lot of discussion on the Simply Nerdy panel. In this review, we break down what Nintendo absolutely nailed, where the game stumbles, and why opinions on this entry are more divided than you might expect.We talk stunning visuals, flawless performance, atmosphere, world design, combat difficulty, and the new control options (including mouse controls), alongside criticisms of NPC implementation, Soul Valley, green crystal grinding, and some controversial design choices. Some of us consider this one of the best Prime games ever made, while others walked away frustrated after years of anticipation.This is a full panel review with scores, followed by an in-depth spoiler discussion—so whether you loved the game, hated parts of it, or are still on the fence, there’s plenty here to dig into.This video is based on our complete panel discussion and review of Metroid Prime 4.  #simplynerdy #simple #nerd #nerdy #simply #metroidprime4 #metroid #nintendo #gamingreview #switch2 #actionadventure #videogames #nintendoreviewTIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro00:43 - non-spoilers28:20 - SPOILERS discussion

Huge Cosmere news just dropped.Brandon Sanderson has officially partnered with Apple TV+, securing the rights to the entire Cosmere, with Mistborn planned as a theatrical film series and The Stormlight Archive eyed for a television adaptation. According to reporting, this deal gives Sanderson an unprecedented level of creative control—more than almost any author before him.In this live discussion, we break down the announcement, react in real time, and dig into what this partnership could mean for future Cosmere adaptations. We talk Mistborn vs. Stormlight, movies vs. TV, live-action vs. animation, casting speculation, timelines, and how Sanderson’s direct involvement might shape everything that comes next.This is early news, so expect excitement, cautious optimism, wild speculation, and a lot of passionate Cosmere talk from start to finish.Source (Hollywood Reporter):https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/brandon-sandersons-mistborn-stormlight-archive-movie-tv-1236487271/Let us know what you think of the news in the comments—what should Apple adapt first, and what do you hope they get right?#simplynerdy #simple #nerd #nerdy #simply #cosmere #brandonsanderson #mistborn #stormlightarchive #appletvplus #fantasyadaptation #livestream #booktomovie #scififantasy

Kirby Air Riders is back—and somehow it’s bigger, wilder, and more ambitious than anyone expected. In this Simply Nerdy review, we break down why this long-awaited sequel isn’t just a nostalgia play, but one of the most joyful, chaotic, and surprisingly epic Nintendo games in years. From buttery-smooth performance and incredible music to the pure madness of City Trial and a story that goes way harder than a racing game has any right to, we dig into what makes Kirby Air Riders special—and why it might be the definitive Kirby experience.Whether you’re a longtime fan of the original or completely new to Air Riders, this is one Nintendo comeback we didn’t know we needed… until now.#simplynerdy #simple #nerd #nerdy #simply #kirby #kirbyairriders #nintendo #nintendoswitch #racinggames #citytrial #gamingreview #videogamesTIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro00:25 - non-spoilers20:01 - spoilers

Brandon Sanderson has the rights back—and suddenly the Mistborn video game question is no longer hypothetical. So we asked the dangerous question: who should actually make it? In this episode of Simply Nerdy, we break down what a Mistborn game needs to succeed and which studios might be capable of pulling it off. From CD Projekt Red and FromSoftware to Insomniac, Square Enix, and indie wild cards, we explore combat systems, camera perspective, world design, and narrative tone. This isn’t just wish-casting—it’s a real design conversation about adapting one of fantasy’s most game-ready worlds. Coin shots, mist cloaks, and hot takes included.This discussion is grounded in Brandon Sanderson’s recent comments about adaptations and the panel’s full studio breakdown. #simplynerdy #simple #nerd #nerdy #simply #mistborn #brandonsanderson #cosmere #videogames #gameadaptation #fantasygames #rpg #fromsoftware #cdprojektred #gamingdiscussion

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was absolutely amazing! However, some of it was a little disappointing... let's get into what made this direct so unique!DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYyMERCHhttps://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merchPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

It is time to review the next game in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds! This game has been an absolute blast, but it also has some flaws! Join us as we take a deep dive into what makes the game so great and where it can improve!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro00:43 - a solid game01:52 - online multiplayer04:39 - new & missing features08:56 - performance problems10:23 - multiplayer11:29 - switching weapons15:44 - the monsters17:46 - review scores21:43 - outroDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYyMERCHhttps://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merchPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

The Simply Nerdy panel discusses the upcoming release of Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition this week! Let's get into why we are excited about this version of the game and how it could shape the future of the series!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro01:08 - new story and features04:44 - Lisa's favorite songs and skells06:09 - Steven going in blind06:56 - possible live streams07:40 - the bowel movement song11:20 - monolith soft12:21 - originally introduced new mechanics15:57 - tweaks to the story16:58 - combat UI differences18:42 - general improvements19:44 - online multiplayer22:17 - overall thoughts24:01 - outroDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYyMERCHhttps://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merchPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

Austin and Steven interview a #1 best-selling author Aaron N. Hall, the genius behind the book The Legend of Uh! It is a fantastic parody of the fantasy genre! If you are a fantasy fan, you will find something to love in this adventure and you'll notice some fun references throughout the book! I cannot recommend this book enough to our nerdy audience, you won't regret giving this book a read!Where to find Aaron!https://www.aaronnhall.com/https://www.instagram.com/aaronn.hallhttps://www.facebook.com/aaronnhallofficial#thelegendofuh #fantacy #books #aaronnhallTIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro01:28 - a peek into Aaron’s books02:50 - a loving parody04:41 - references in uh08:13 - based on a d&d campaign08:40 - legend of uh sequel?09:30 - writing process11:03 - surprising characters12:52 - the uh audiobook14:15 - the uh cover art14:50 - spend a day with an orc16:05 - any uh challenges18:04 - uh deleted scene21:00 - starting point for Aaron's books23:37 - the wevlian chronicles26:06 - writing advice27:31 - upcoming projects29:14 - where to find Aaron29:33 - outroDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYyMERCHhttps://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merchPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

Anthony, Austin, and Steven talk about their overall impression of the newest entry in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds! There is a lot to love here and a lot not to love... so tune in as we discuss it all!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro00:43 - no wirebugs03:18 - more narrative04:25 - PC optimization05:08 - multiplayer07:30 - launch woes08:43 - impressions and improvements11:35 - performance issues15:08 - outroDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYyMERCHhttps://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merchPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

Music is a huge part of what makes video games unforgettable! In this episode, our panel dives into their personal Top 5 Favorite Video Game Soundtracks of All Time! From epic orchestral scores to nostalgic chiptune classics, each of us brings a unique list filled with music that shaped our gaming journeys.Which soundtracks made the cut? Will your favorites be on our lists? Let us know your top picks in the comments!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro00:42 - sonic adventure 2 battle02:00 - beyond good & evil03:08 - hogwarts legacy04:11 - astro bot05:23 - breath of the wild/tears of the kingdom07:35 - kingdom hearts 3D08:33 - ori series09:38 - octopath traveler11:08 - kid icarus uprising14:15 - xenoblade series17:00 - hollow knight17:46 - owlboy19:52 - sayonara wild hearts20:51 - tmnt shredder's revenge22:05 - paper mario the origami king26:05 - the sims27:27 - chrono trigger29:06 - halo series30:27 - final fantasy 7 remake31:18 - ocarina of time35:02 - Lisa's honorable mentions36:16 - kirby's epic yarn37:52 - minecraft volume beta39:24 - super lucky's tale40:24 - anything Daren Korb42:49 - genshin impact46:58 - outroDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYyMERCHhttps://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merchPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

Join David, Lisa, and Steven as they dive deep into the incredible legacy of the Nintendo Switch, debating why it might just be Nintendo's greatest console generation yet! Plus, just look at the INCREDIBLE library that exists for the system! Most of the games happen to be the best of their respective series too!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro01:46 - animal crossing new horizons03:53 - astral chain06:07 - fire emblem three houses07:35 - kirby and the forgotten land10:31 - luigi's mansion 312:36 - mario + rabbids14:40 - mario kart 8 deluxe17:21 - metroid dread19:40 - metroid prime22:17 - pikmin 424:15 - pokemon legends arceus28:04 - ring fit adventure29:31 - splatoon 332:09 - super mario 3D world34:35 - super mario bros wonder37:42 - super mario odyssey40:20 - mario RPGs43:01 - super smash bros ultimate46:23 - breath of the wild & tears of the kingdom50:39 - zelda echoes of wisdom53:30 - xenoblade chronicles 358:01 - greatest generation59:28 - nintendo switch 21:00:27 - outro#nintendoswitch #nintendoswitch2 #nintendoconsole #nintendo DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYyMERCHhttps://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merchPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

Storms, we cannot believe that the first arc of the Stormlight Archive is completed. What a RIDE! In this video, we go into FULL spoilers and discuss this amazing entry in the series! #stormlightarchive #windandtruth #dragonsteel #brandonsanderson TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:25 - overall thoughts 02:45 - shallan 04:17 - mental health 06:30 - the heralds 08:16 - tragic/hopeful conclusion 11:11 - dalinar 14:12 - new world power 16:43 - adolin 18:39 - ghostbloods 19:32 - SECRET PROJECT SPOILERS 21:47 - scores 23:50 - outro DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

It is FINALLY time for Anthony, Austin and Steven review Mistborn the Deckbuilding Game! After spending the majority of the holidays playing this game, we are ready to dive into a review! DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

The panel members share their predictions for the Switch successor and comment on the recently leaked news regarding the Switch 2... Could the info be real or fake? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro & Switch 2 Leaks 05:08 - Launch Title Predictions 08:50 - Leaked Features 13:39 - More Launch Title Predictions! 20:55 - Framerate & Screen Improvements 26:15 - ANOTHER Launch Title Prediction 29:16 - Outro DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy OUTRO: Music: TheFatRat - P.S. Watch the official music video: • TheFatRat - P.S. Listen to P.S.: https://thefatrat.ffm.to/chapter7 Follow TheFatRat: https://ffm.bio/thefatrat

Anthony, Austin, David, and Steven discuss the game award nominees, the games that should have been nominated, their predictions for the winners, and what could possibly be announced during the presentation! Let's talk about the game awards! #thegameawards TIMESTAMPS DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

Anthony, Austin, and Steven dive into Anthony's impressions of the new Mario & Luigi: Brothership game! First we need to address the online controversy of the game, and then jump into Anthony's personal thoughts! Let's go! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:49 - A+B nuance 1:30 - long loading screens 02:17 - performance issues 03:54 - art style 10:30 - battle systems 12:58 - mechanics pacing 14:45 - battle plugs 21:40 - characterization & story 24:22 - what would Anthony change? 26:56 - too long? 27:27 - music is incredible 30:20 - outro

Anthony, Austin, and Steven review Bendy and the Ink Machine! There was definitely fun to be had in this decently sized indy game! Let's explore what made it such a great experience and what could have been better! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:54 - non-spoilers 10:53 - spoilers 28:42 - outro DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

The Simply Nerdy panel discusses the recent news of Nintendo Alarmo, the mysterious online play test that no one on our panel got access to, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and finally Mario & Luigi: Brothership! There is a lot to go over here and we have a lot of thoughts! Let's dive in! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - intro 00:47 - nintendo alarmo 07:42 - mysterious online play test 17:26 - super mario party jamboree 27:06 - mario & luigi: brothership 35:55 - outro DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch PATREON https://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy

Anthony, Austin, and David discuss their initial impression of the Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! There are so many positives in this game, but also some negatives. Let's get into it!TIMESTAMPS00:00 - intro00:35 - hero mode & puzzle combat03:47 - tears of the kingdom similarities06:43 - Zelda protagonist08:20 - swordfighter form09:46 - the echoes12:08 - performance issues25:18 - worth playing despite flaws26:38 - outroDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYyMERCHhttps://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merchPATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/SimplyNerdy#echoesofwisdom #thelegendofzelda #nintendo

Anthony, Alex, Jack, and Steven talk about what they LOVE about Astro Bot! Let's dive into what makes this game unique and how it could shape gaming moving forward! Stay tuned for a review soon! Check out Alex and Jack on their channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Lakezhealme TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Alex's Initial Thoughts 02:34 - A blast all the way through 04:07 - Very polished Nintendo game 07:32 - Originality 08:56 - Astro Bot Sets Itself Apart 11:20 - Crazy Levels of Polish 15:05 - Sony's New Mascot 16:34 - Better and BETTER 20:14 - The VISUALS 21:20 - The MUSIC 22:29 - Flawless performance 23:37 - Future collaborations? 25:49 - Game of the year front runner 28:37 - Outro DISCORD https://discord.gg/FXRc6YybYy MERCH https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_c0621c25-2d8e-3423-8f25-1e43a0ccd929/merch TIPS https://streamlabs.com/simplynerdy1