Can you defeat Gardiner's AI? store.steampowered.com/app/1905160/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball/

If Valve ships a Steam Machine, I want it to be a Full 4K VR kit, with eye tracking+foveated rendering, knuckles, base stations, Steam controllerV2, SteamLink, and Integrated Deck dock. But if they just release SteamOS as standalone software, I'd be happy with that. Id also really love to see them collaborate with Framework, to make a board that's interchangeable between Steam Decks and Framework machines, and FW machines shipping with SteamOS. Also, i know I'm really getting out there, but with Valve getting so focused on mobility, what if they made a gaming phone with a mobile SteamOS. I would be all over a repair friendly, open source, Steam ecosystem. Console, handheld, phone, VR/AR, watch, etc. Gimmee all of it. Love seeing Gardiner on the Stream, btw.

Thankfully Sony has stated they're not going through with the mandatory account update.

This is why Valve is not a monopoly. They can frustrate and annoy publishers and developers who have no choice on PC, but they can't mess with the consumer. Valve goes beyond this and puts power in the hands of the consumer. That is what the Free market is about. Valve didn't stand by, they made it possible to vote with your wallet, not with future purchases but right there with the issue at hand.

Seriously, Valve should make a console that looks like the Steam Machine in their marketing back in 2012 with a Ryzen 9 and the top Radeon discrete gpu.

Sony said that they're not going to follow through with the PSN requirement. But they still havent unlocked the other countries on the steam store.

Gardiner ABSOLUTELY needs to be a part of this, on a regular basis as well as Kyle (cryobyte33)… they are OGs.

The Nerd Test is what the segment should be called and it should also include 1 retro and 1 modernish sound to decipher

The crazy thing is that I don't buy games that require external launchers, and I hope I'm not alone on this. I have nothing against external launchers as long as they are in fact "optional", add value or extra services to the enduser. But ultimately they should be optional by default, and should be somewhat easy to disable them as well.... I haven't bought EA or Ubisoft games in ages. I was kind of excited to play Titanfall 2 on the Steam Deck until I realized that it required the EA app. It ran great, but I ended up only playing it once since the next time EA app wasn't working and required internet... So now I am actually leaning towards piracy instead. It's just so much more convenient.

For a general use SteamOS iso to be made available valve has to not only makes sure it has reasonable hardware support (i.e. all the NVK work that's being done this year), but also feature complete. Unfortunately not everything on steam works perfectly (or at all) on linux, another thing that has had big progress is SteamVR on linux. Basically, just like valve had to do with proton, they have to make steamos more than just a "good enough" alternative to windows, and if the features users are using on windows are unreliable or straight up non-existent on linux then it's just going to be a no-go and turn people off.

I watched a few of Brodie Robertson's videos who is a Linux KZfaqr about how Nvidia is opening up a bit more with Linux and they might be helping with the Nouveau open source drivers for Nvidia cards since a former maintainer of the project is working for Nvidia now. So this is a huge step for gamescope. NVK supports Turing GPUs (GTX 16XX, RTX 20XX) and newer cards right now. Also Bill if you think having ads below the Start Menu is bad then you are in for a real surprise because the Next Windows 11 update 24H2 is going to be turning on Bit Locker Drive Encryption by default for those systems running Pro versions of Windows 11.

IMO Valve should add an option to rate the publisher separately instead of the game

1:03:30 NVK will work on Turing GPU Architecture, which is from GTX 1650 to newer nvidia GPUs

Just bought Dudelings. Looking forward to it.

Thanks for having Gardiner on!!

Finally GAR-DEEEEN-ER... been asking to have him on for a while!

Sony backtracked their fiasco!

Just purchased and remotely installed Dudelings. Please support Gardiner. 😊

Gardiner was a great guest!

My dad used to make us play a similar game on long road trips. The only hard rule was that all the questions had to be answered by a yes or no. We would pick the number of guesses at the start, state generally what the thing is (movie, appliance, sport etc.) and we were off, it was soo much fun! I would also love to see the guys bring their own games and the rest to try their best to guess it, variety is always nice.

1:18:05 I'm part of the niche group that has their PC hooked up to a TV. I've been working towards full omission of keyboard and mouse, while only using a Dualsense controller, but would love a Steam controller V2. I use the reWASD software to incorporate a Windows layer into all of my controller configs, so that I can use all the main functions and keys (windows keys, alt, tab, etc.). I have also built in shortcuts like the on-screen keyboard, and have bound a gyro toggle which helps a lot for precise mouse needs. Its been a bit of an experiment but I feel like I'm pretty close to figuring out how to only use my Dualsense controller for almost everything. There are of course times where I just need a proper keyboard and mouse though, (typing documents, video editing, etc.). I do have a workaround for those, which is to keep a rollable desk off to the side that I can wheel up to the couch. It's been an uphill trek, but I'm looking very much forward to more innovations and tools to enhance the 'couch PC' experience! I think open SteamOS or a dedicated Steam machine would be awesome though!

I feel like they already need another category of "verified". I think if they had a "Deck Verified" and a "Deck Verified (Docked)" for keybaord/mouse, then there'd be a lot more games getting green checks.

Super fun episode, Sony still has a long way to go before they will earn back any form of real trust after this whole thing tbh.

I did the same thing Russ did after my deck's RB button died and I got a legion go, I permanently docked it and it's a great console in my bedroom that I run emulation off of, from SNES to switch it's an all in one system.

If Valve wants to go beyond handheld and create a traditional console I don't see how they are doing this unless they pull a rabbit out of the hat. What I'd like to see is something never done before like two chips: upcoming ryzen r6 8600x(or 9600x) with NPU plus Radeon 8700xt both welded to one board, put a massive radiator on top, make RAM and nvme modular and call it an ultimate PC-AI-pre build- console-hybrid, than sell it for $999-1399 depending on ram-nvme amount.

This chapter is GOLD. Also adding Gardiner's AI to my cart, rn.

So proud of you, Gardiner!!

Great Episode, Bill! And ofc all the others! You guys make my week! I always love special guests, so happy to see Bryant, I watched a lot of his content on my Linux Journey!

You know what I want? A Steam Deck "Mini" or an AYN Odin 2 with SteamOS. I like the smaller form factor, but SteamOS is my preferred handheld OS.

There MUST be parity between the steam deck’s controls and the steam controller 2. They’ve set a precedent, not just with the software, but with the deck’s hardware

I know this won't apply to most folks, but once I got my Deck and saw just what could be done with Linux, I decided not to wait and just learned how to install and use Arch Linux. And honestly, as someone who started PC gaming on DOS, I found it extremely rewarding and refreshing to learn.

30:30 I've become a fan of scanlines recently, but only just lines no extra effects and pixel perfect aspect ratio. I tweaked it to be only just noticeable and it makes a huge difference, everything looks like it has 2x the detail and dithered transparency as well as flashing/flicking sprites blend together like composite output, but much sharper. 3D games also get the same benefits, masking the imperfections and limitations.

The Sounds of Gaming Quizz

Glad to see that Gardener Bryant made an appearance. He's one of my favorite streamers. I'd love to see him participate as a regular member of the Nerd Nest team.

Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball i never though i would like footbal games im glad i was wrong i loved this one

y but then again i don't think that AH knew where was/wasn't PSN Available cause as they said when a guy asked them "what to do if PSN ain't available in my countrie" and they said "I don't know"

More Gardiner please!!!

I feel like Gardiner has been missing from this from the very beginning. Very nice to see him here.

Gardiner on here was long overdue lets gooo

What about, instead of releasing a Steam Machine, Valve sells a dock with an external GPU for the Deck 2? That way they only need to maintain software for one SKU but it allows couch gaming at higher resolutions.

Lol. I was actually kinda disappointed that Russ and Richard did not know Metal Gear....but then again, it is just a video game. I love u all guys. I actually love the design of the orange pi neo. It looks great in terms of design, ergonomics and esthetic, to me. Also, i love the way it just looks. I will buy one definitely. Gardiner, i love your deck vids.😂

I watch Gardiner also so this is cool but Im missing Kerry! I hope hes still a regular guest in the future.

Oooh congrats on the Hades ending, Russ!!

The steam controller 2 could include a mini keyboard in the centre replacing where the screen is on the Deck? This could then give you that Keyboard/Mouse combo for those times you need it?

I was watching this when it launched but didn't get to finish and I've went from playing my steamdeck while traveling to using it docked in my office

I don’t think a lot of people are considering the fact that Valve may just make a Steam Deck 2 with Optilink (and a Dock that has a custom GPU)

I'm ready to install Steam OS on my desktop as soon as they release it.

Unpopular opinion, but if it was a rug pull they would not have had the account linking requirement active in the first days of launch, and they would not have mentioned on the store page, in the trailer, and in-game that account linking was required. The only real issue is that they had no solution for regions where they don't have PSN, and decided to just sell it anyway.

Please add rich for .99 cent DLC 😅

They need a steam controller with touchscreen to support text input.

looks fun... Just bought the game. good luck @GardinerBryant!!!

Isn't the name Godot a reference to the Irish playwright Samuel Beckett's play 'Waiting for Godot'

So it's pong mixed with foosball?

Wait he made a game 🎮 😳

Steam Machine (with SteamOs) + Steam Controller 2 bundle would be really good (and some pepole love the SD's sound so much, that they want a Steam headphone/headset (i would only buy a wired version(and i would prefer it, with a 3.5 jack option)), so this could be in the bundle too.). And maybe, with their upcoming VR set. But i really want a new steamcontroller.

Great way to kick off the week

OMG I was driving, screaming Metal Gear at my freaking phone!!! 🤣😭 How did they not know this?!! 🤷‍♂️😂

Soon as the second part of the audio played, the radio transmission to Snake, I was instantly transported to my child self sitting in front of my wood paneled TV 😊

Oh, congrats to Russ for finally finishing Hades!

The next gen Steam machines should also be compatible with the future valve VR systems....

Yeah I’ve been waiting for steam os for desktop PCs. With windows 10 EOL coming soon. And yes I hope both Nvidia GTX/RTX Gpu work on steam os. I still have GTX 1080ti. I would love to upgrade to better and newer gpu. But even 6900xt here in Canada is still going for $1200+ Canadian. I am hoping once steam os comes out. More devs will support it instead bloated windows. Also hoping Valve also release 4k/60/VR capable steam box or steam console. Something with zen 3, or better, 8c/16t, 16 GB DDR5, with RDNA 3, with proper dedicated 16 GB GDDR6 (256 bit bus or better), with 3 HDMI out and of course 2.5 Ethernet, and USB 4.x and blue tooth.

We can fight this but not micro transactions? What about taxes?

Totally agree with a Steam Box or overhauling the current Steam Deck docked experience only through software. We need Netflix, Max, Apple TV, Hulu available through the Steam store. Also, having the Soundtracks and music streaming apps as part of the Steam Store. When I dock the Deck, it doesn't feel like a console experience, it just feels like I am projecting a mobile device my TV and it just 'happens' to work, but it doesn't feel like a real console experience, because it's dedicated to games.

TBH I feel like Bazzite and other Fedora based immutable systems are better for generic PCs just due to the fact you can layer packages from the fedora/RPMFusion repos with rpm-ostree that stick with every update.. tbh SteamOS 4.0 or w/e needs to move to that or someone needs to implement ostree with pacman with a extension called pacman-ostree or something

Ostriv is also worth checking out if you like Manor Lords. Another long run early access project along the same lines.

Make a problem, create a solution. Then look good for the public after making "compromises"

Can't wait to flash my old laptop with SteamOS

I'd also rather see Valve release a first party device. We all see the result of multi-device compatibility with Windows and Linux distros. There's always going to be issues between the software and hardware. While closed ecosystems like Apples Os in comparison, most of the time, it just works. Samme goes for consoles. Way easier optimization foor the companies. One software, 1-3 devices to make it work on.

If SteamOS finally gets ported.............I may need to upgrade my Steam Deck setup. Plenty of power on the table with SteamOS, minimal bullshit. Love me some SteamOS.

The cards supported by NVK is kinda foggy thing. Technically there's patches that make it work with older cards (6 series, 9 series and 10 series), but I believe it's primarily focused on 16 and 20, as well as 30 series cards; I believe it also works with 40 series cards but I'm not certain on that. It's all very work in progress though!

Can’t wait for a stand alone steam OS all I want is steam on my mini pc for the future.

I care so much about 4 Paddles..

Personally I am getting anxious waiting for steam os, I'm currently on win 10 which has just been announced is being killed off. MS won't even allow me to use windows 11 even if I wanted it because my PC is too old (2014 for the cpu) but I don't even want win11 or win12 because they make windows worse with every new edition since win7... So please Valve let me use steam OS on my PC ASAP, I love it on my deck and that's enough for me to fully commit on my main PC as well.

I really want to see more devices running SteamOS now! I'd love to see a console, something the size of a Series X maybe that's running SteamOS out of the box, That would be the ultimate consumer level gaming PC. If it performs close to a PS5 or Series X why would you buy a console when instead you can enjoy Steam and other PC stores and not be locked into a console ecosystem? Mini PCs are great! But I'd like something a little more powerful. To me the box doesn't need to come from Valve, but it does need to be properly supported. I don't want to deal with it breaking after updates, etc... I'm tempted to say that Valve already needs to produce a Steam controller, it needs to becasically be the Steam Deck without the screen.

100% agree. Glad I’ve found people who have the same problem as me. I want a to build my own SteamOS home console !

it was driving me crazy. I was screaming metal Gear, the NES version. The codec noise gave it away for me

I am so curious about Russ’s black screen. Don’t give up on it. Mine was also stuck and after trying many things it was forcing recovery mode several times that fixed it and my screen was revived!!!

Orange pi neo needs at least 2 buttons in the back, not having them is a big bummer

I am new in this geek world, but I am fascinated by your work, NerdNest. Greetings from México

a Steam controller w/a SD layout would be great. i frequently use my SD as a controller (remote play) for PC bcuz of muscle memory.

Rather than releasing an entire new console, I'd like to see valve take the docked experience more seriously for the Steam Deck 2. Give it a thunderbolt port. The Valve offical dock should be the premium expierence. Currently, it is not really any better than 3rd party, and there are actually multiple 3rd party docks that are better. If they upgraded the dock to contain an EGPU and expandable storage along with giving us a steam controller 2, it would greatly enhance the docked expierence. Valve can form steam OS to function with their specific EGPU and allow the community to work with devloping combatibility with 3rd party EGPUs. Rather than a whole new console, this would give it a Switch like expierence, where the steam deck can act as both your mobile and home console, without Valve having to take the risk to support multiple devices.

Lets GOOO!

Gardiner has been covering Steam Deck before we even knew about Steam Deck! Love to see him on the podcast!!

I get that enthusiasts want a powerful console, but I don't think that is the right move for Valve. If they want to make a splash, they should release a low power system that undercuts the Series S and Switch. A $500+ box is something that will likely only bring in people who already use and trust Steam. A $199-$269 box is more likely to get people to take a chance and dip their toes into the Steam ecosystem. This means new customers. Valve is trying to sell more software on Steam, and their hardware is there to support those sales, not to profit on hardware. So selling hardware to the consumer base they already have, isn't fruitful. That is one of the major reasons the Steam Deck was somewhat successful. It could have been more powerful, but it would have cost $999 and no one would have jumped on it outside of a few hardcore Valve and Linux fans. They could offer something like a GPU you can dock the console into for those who want a premium experience.

Its called 20 questions. The group has 20 questions to try and figure out the answer. You can only say yes no from their response. They only have 1 guess. IGN gamescoop plays this at the end of their shows.

Segment name: Midi-aged games

From what i tried there still some issue with alot of gpu and that alone is maybe stopping them from releasing steam os for pc devices

I think a lot of people "shit" on running a windeck vs an ally or a legion go. While I haven't used either of those I'd say if steamos is that person's barrier to playing games. I'd installed windows 10, get playnite, and download handheld companion and or rts and the windows experience on deck is good imo

playstation just annouced account link is not happening! well done everyone!!!

I'm basically ANGRY that I don't have Steam OS for PC already at this point. It is ridiculous how well it runs, and sure - I can run HoloISO or what have you, but there will always be those few little hiccups that you 'just can't have' because there is no official path, and I'm not advanced enough of a user to go diving in without breaking something. So boo-hoo, stamp my feet, I want my Steam OS already! lol

power hdmi hub brought my ps2 to the big screen, yea boi

Give me that steam machine 2, just don’t give us multiple SKU’s. Just 1 or 2 with maybe different storage options. I want valve to do the heavy lifting, pricing and optimization. I’ll pay a slightly steeper price. Maybe $700 max

Gardiner is the man! Like that smash button

Whats all the hype about the manjaro gaming edition vs what currently chimeraOS, bazzite and nobara offer ? And why so much hype about the orange device when pretty similar (without the trackpads) are already on the market with any of the OS above available and with all the issues sorted out ? Is it just the OOB experience ? If thats the case nothing will ever beat steam deck on linux devices imo

I want windows support on OLED deck and or official dual boot support…

Sony probably just wants to add software analysis perhaps understand how they can open the PC version of the Sony Playstation store.

Call the segment "Retro repost"

SteamOS is a pipe dream, Valve won't release it into the wild so that Asus can put it into the Ally², Valve still has plans to release a Steam Deck 2 and SteamOS is the only thing that makes the Steam Deck superior to it's stronger and faster competition, imagine Valve doing all the work they've done on SteamOS, then Asus and Lenovo just installing it on their devices and killing the Steam Deck 1 and 2 altogether in the process. If they ever release SteamOS, it will be either a paid OS or it will be released after Steam Deck 2, since Valve can't count to 3 (lol). The argument "but Valve would make money out of the store on the OS", yes they'd do, but they'd do that regardless, they want something else, I believe they want to make the Steam controller the default controller for PC, the default was set with the 360 controller, and they invested a lot of money on their controller and OS back in the Steam Machine days (this is a wild guess btw)

I think you want a Vbox (Vulkan box). Or a Obox (OpenGL box).

Don't know about the console but I will keep saying they should have never killed the "Steam Link" and just improved it and I will die on this hill. I know you can install the app on your TV and stream to it.