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Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Fable, Forza Horizon 6 Japan & Game Pass Drops | XEP 306

January 30, 2026 at 2:11 AM

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InsipidGhost 👻

@insipidghost.bsky.social

⚡Xbox just dropped a huge Developer Direct — we’re breaking down Fable’s big showing and the Forza Horizon 6 pricing debate. ⚔️🏎️

Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️

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#XboxNews #Gaming
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026 REACTIONS | The Nerd Chat | Epsiode 247

January 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

The Xbox Developer Direct was today and we’re SO EXCITED that we could kick a chicken!! Join @thenerdchatpodcast.bsky.social to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 9:30ET!!

youtube.com/live/KPpjXZA...

GUNNAR Optiks CEO Explains Gaming Lens Tech, Light Protection & Esports Partnerships | XEP Interview

January 23, 2026 at 1:06 AM

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The Fandom Foundry

@thefandomfoundry.bsky.social

We celebrate the Best of 2025 by talking about the Films & TV that made our year.

@toddoxtra.bsky.social was joined by @spreadingthenerd.bsky.social @chipotlebear.bsky.social & @1h1d.bsky.social

Youtube tinyurl.com/2025-movies-TV
Apple bit.ly/3Wn3PSq
Spotify bit.ly/3IUeQHO

January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM

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InsipidGhost 👻

@insipidghost.bsky.social

Great conversation with GUNNAR Optiks CEO Joe Croft — Fallout’s Lucky 38 collab and big IP talks (Halo, Gears, Doom). 🎮👓

👉 Clear takes. Thoughtful discussion. No console-war noise.
#XboxNews #Gaming

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YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkiR...

Jason Schreier on GTA VI, Studio Closures & The Future of the Games Industry | XEP Interview

January 22, 2026 at 1:10 AM

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InsipidGhost 👻

@insipidghost.bsky.social

⭐ Jason Schreier @jasonschreier.bsky.social joins XEP to break down GTA VI’s progress, studio closures, and the biggest shifts shaping the games industry in 2026. #GTA6 #Gaming

Clear takes — no console-war noise. 🎮

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Predicting Xbox’s 25th Anniversary Celebration | The Nerd Chat | Episode 245

January 15, 2026 at 1:31 AM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

Xbox is celebrating 25 years! Plus, Xbox announces their Developer Direct, new controllers everywhere, and South Park in Fortnite! Join @thenerdchatpodcast.bsky.social to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 9:45ET!!

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The Best Games We Played in 2025 | The Nerd Chat | Episode 244

January 8, 2026 at 11:33 PM

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InsipidGhost 👻

@insipidghost.bsky.social

Let me tell you what a successful Sunday morning looks like:
- Ranking up to B status in Sonic Racing
- Acquiring the Wolfpack blueprint in Arc Raiders
- Posting about it on socials where everyone is nice and supportive

January 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

When it comes down to it, what games were we the happiest to play in 2025? Did we even get to our backlog? Plus, Should there be only one true console moving forward? Join @thenerdchatpodcast.bsky.social to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 9:30ET!!

www.youtube.com/live/g1ZE_in...

XEP 302: Xbox Blinked on $80 - But The Fight Isn't Over | 171 Million Watched TGA, Many Unhappy

January 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM

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InsipidGhost 👻

@insipidghost.bsky.social

Live now on XEP: $80 pricing backlash, TGA aftershock, and why “ecosystem drip” might be Xbox’s real 2026 play. Link 👇
#Xbox #GamePass #TheGameAwards

www.youtube.com/live/E-VrU-z...

BOOMERS React to the Game Awards | The Nerd Chat | Episode 242

December 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

A bunch of BOOMERS reacts to the Game Awards, share their Steam Year in Review, and talk about the logistics of eating 8 Junior Bacon Cheeseburgers! Join @TheNerdChat to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 9:30ET!!

youtube.com/live/S2aWhU4...

The Game Awards Predictions + Battle Royale 2025 | The Nerd Chat | Episode 241

December 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM

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The Fandom Foundry

@thefandomfoundry.bsky.social

A great time was had on Best Thing this week with @chipotlebear.bsky.social talking about food, movies, games and TV

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December 17, 2025 at 4:13 AM

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Todd Oxtra

@toddoxtra.bsky.social

It was great time to chat with @chipotlebear.bsky.social about the best things we enjoyed last week.

The Fandom Foundry @thefandomfoundry.bsky.social · Dec 17

A great time was had on Best Thing this week with @chipotlebear.bsky.social talking about food, movies, games and TV

Please Sub, like and rate our pod
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December 17, 2025 at 4:18 AM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

The Game Awards are tomorrow, so today we BATTLE ROYALE!! Plus, Xbox is in 4th place and BLOPS is struggling? Join @thenerdchatpodcast.bsky.social to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 9:30ET!!

www.youtube.com/live/rERiMEl...

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Thankful for the Xbox 360 | The Nerd Chat | Episode 239

December 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM

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InsipidGhost 👻

@insipidghost.bsky.social

Game PR and game dev friends. XEP would love to interview you about your games. We've hosted over 150 over the last five years.

You're making a game on an Xbox adjacent platform? Talk to us.

Pitch Deck: drive.google.com/file/d/1KOm6...

November 26, 2025 at 5:14 AM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Xbox 360, plus there’s a new full-screen Xbox experience on PC, and Death Stranding may be coming to PC sooner than later! Join @thenerdchatpodcast.bsky.social to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 9:30ET!!

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The Steam Machine is Attacking Consoles | The Nerd Chat | Episode 237

November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM

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The Fandom Foundry

@thefandomfoundry.bsky.social

MakerCast features makers and creators and their stories.

Our debut episode is with 3D printer John Mehren aka The Skoladiator who's love of @vikings.bsky.social and 3D printing meet.

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November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

Steam is offically back in the console space and comes out swinging! Plus, is Mark Cerny dropping hints about the PS6? What does the PS monitor even mean?? Join @TheNerdChat to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 9:30ET!!

youtube.com/live/Xh0luVa...

I Played Sonic Rumble (So you don't have to)

November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM

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Save The Game Media

@savethegamemedia.bsky.social

Sonic Rumble feels hollow and doesn't do justice to Sonic and falls short of its Fall Guys aspirations.

Review: youtu.be/GuQTR2VPqdI

YouTube video by Save The Game Media

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November 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

Is PlayStation going all in on PC sooner than later? What’s the deal with cloud-streaming on the PS Portal? Is GTA 6 ever going to release? Join @thenerdchatpodcast.bsky.social to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 10:00ET!!

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Does PlayStation Just Copy Everything Xbox Does? | The Nerd Chat | Episode 236

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HALO is Officially A PlayStation Game | The Nerd Chat | Episode 235

November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Chipotlebear

@chipotlebear.bsky.social

Happy Halloween, nerds!! Halo is the newest Xbox property to truly ‘Play Anywhere,’ and our crew has been fully engaged in the Rise of RedSec in BF6! Join @TheNerdChat to talk about all this and more; LIVE at 9:30ET!! 🎃

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XEP 296: Halo On PlayStation in 2026 | AI In Xbox Games | Outer Worlds 2 Reviews

October 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM

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InsipidGhost 👻

@insipidghost.bsky.social

⚡XEP 296 ⚡ Halo On PlayStation in 2026 | AI In Xbox Games | The Outer Worlds 2 Review Roundup | Guest: @jampacksam.com's Hands-On Halo Impressions | Enjoy!💚🎮 #Xbox #GamingNews

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XEP 295: ROG Ally X and Keeper Impressions!

October 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM

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FR8 Conductor

@fr8-conductor.bsky.social

Knocked out the Ninja Gaiden 4 intro level on my morning break at work. Super early but I am loving it! It also plays great on my Ally X. I can't wait to dive in more!

October 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM

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InsipidGhost 👻

@insipidghost.bsky.social

⚡XEP 295: Keeper Impressions | ROG Xbox Ally X Reception | Xbox Release Windows | Guest: @themuff1nmon.bsky.social #Xbox #Gaming

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