Working Class Nerds

Marcus, Nick and Rhaiu come together to break down the DRAMA between the Helldivers II community and Sony's plan to require Playstation Network account access for players! This episode is fast and furious! Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds

Marcus, Nick and Atrax come together this week to discuss the games (and nerdy content) that they're most looking forward to in 2024! Stay until the end of the episode for a HUGE announcement regarding the future of the show! Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814 https://www.twitch.tv/marcusb814

With Marcus in Disney, Joey Fetta joins the show to talk about the hottest trading card game in the entire Galaxy- including the outer rim- Star Wars Unlimited! These three nerds break down the game's flow, it's new-player friendly mechanics and why they love it so much. Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

The nerds are joined this week by up and coming podcasters Main Ace Chase and Elipticus of The Intelligent Aces Podcast! The sidebar discussions go DEEP this episode as five strong opinions come together! Put on your best poker face before you play your hand and listen to this episode! Enjoy! You can find more of The Intelligent Aces Podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/@MainAceChase Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

DISCLAIMER: Marcus forgot to upload this last week, this episode is originally recorded April 4th, 2024. Since it's Nick's Birthday and he doesn't do anything besides breathe air on his birthday, Marcus and Atrax are joined by the Pineapple Pokemon (Twitch) Partnered Prince Himself- Kymeri!!! THE one and only Kymeri is moving to the West coast very soon, and we were happy to have him on to talk before his big expedition. Enjoy! You can find more of Kymeri at: https://www.twitch.tv/kymeri Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

Marcus, Nick, Atrax AND Joey Fetta combine forces to fight the forces of evil and bring justice to the EPIC games they played at PAX East 2024! Both video games and board games alike have been pulled from the dark clutches of obscurity in this odyssey of an episode! Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814 https://www.twitch.tv/chetta_minis_painting

The three Nerds catch up in Nick's first podcast since the big move! This week they're talking about how they've chosen their PC parts, how they think about building a PC, and share some tips for people looking to get into PC gaming! Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

In this episode the guys review the Last Epoch 1.0! Eleventh Hour games was kind enough to supply the nerds with review codes for their breakout Action RPG Last Epoch and this episode talks about the good, the bad, and everything in between! Is the Last Epoch 1.0 as good as Diablo 4?! Find out in this episode with special guest Obi!

Marcus and Nick are joined by Counter Strike Confederation Caster Atrax this week! Marcus and Nick are together for the Last Transmission from the Rebel Base (aka his apartment) before he moves into Imperial Command (aka TK-427's house.) The trio of nerds discuss what makes a mobile game, comparisons to Handheld games, which mobile games should be remembered fondly and much much more! Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

With Atrax being a Counter Strike Pro in CSC, Marcus and Nick are joined by Nerds Community Manager Joey Fetta! The three of them break down the giant amount of gaming news we have from this past week! Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

The three Nerds dive into the Steam Next Fest this week! They also discuss the earthquake on ice, and how much Marcus enjoys his new pet chicken! Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

The nerds are joined by a very special guest this week- Sir_Snarf, the Community Manager for Airship Syndicate’s Wayfinder! The guys couldn't be talking Wayfinder without including the Nerds Community overseer- Rhaiu! This 5-person production is a real treat for anyone looking to see behind the curtain of working in the gaming industry! Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

Nick and Marcus are joined by Community Overseer- Rhaiu! The three of them are LIVE on Twitch, Kick and YouTube talking about their best gaming memories over the course of their (in Marcus's case) very VERY long lives- Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

With Atrax competing in the CSC, Nick and Marcus are joined by returning guest and epic content creator, MarcusBGaming! The three of them discuss their impressions of Palworld, the state of Destiny 2, and what it's like being a full-time content creator. Enjoy! You can find more of MarcusBGaming at: https://www.youtube.com/@marcusbgaming350 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaMyo6Nr5zBz81mTmIW3EsQ Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814

The nerds are feeling feisty this week and changing things up! This episode they're highlighting a particular gaming company/studio/publisher/distributer- Bandai Namco! They've had a hand in the creation of many of your favorite games, and the discussion is a great listen. Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814 https://www.twitch.tv/NickVern51

The three hosts are joined this week by Youtube Content Creator and gaming industry veteran, SweetJohnnyCage! They go through Johnny's background running game tournaments, his current role at Riot Gaming in the E-Sports division, and what its like making game guides on Youtube! Enjoy! You can find more of SweetJohnnyCage here: https://www.youtube.com/@SweetJohnnyCage/featured Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814 https://www.twitch.tv/NickVern51

In this episode, Atrax shares his adventures in World of Warcraft and his return to WoW Classic. He also provides updates on the Counter-Strike Confederation and highlights the achievements of community member Gronken87. The hosts then discuss the Game of the Month, Baldur's Gate 3, and its popularity among the community. Finally, Marcus takes on a challenge to refrain from swearing throughout the episode. Then to finish the show, the hosts discuss their thoughts on Game Remakes and Game Remasters. Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814 https://www.twitch.tv/NickVern51

In this episode the three nerds are LIVE and talking about the Nerds Community's Game of the Year! That's the game of the year voted on by none other than the members of the Working Class Nerds Community. Was it the game that you voted for? Listen and Enjoy! Join the Nerds Community Discord! https://discord.gg/78e5BUmXx8 We’re on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@workingclassnerds Check Out Our Streams! https://www.twitch.tv/Atrax_A https://www.Kick.com/marcusb814 https://www.twitch.tv/NickVern51

In this episode, the hosts discuss their holiday traditions and the Steam holiday sale. They also talk about Atrax's new VR headset and the games he purchased. The hosts also share their favorite Christmas songs and discuss Atrax's new role in the Counter-Strike Confederation Media Committee. The conversation covers topics such as Counter-Strike Confederation, Nick's Game of the Year (The Witcher 3), the immersion and engaging quests in The Witcher 3, the size and content of The Witcher 3, Atrax's challenge to beat a boss in Elden Ring, Marcus's love for Elden Ring and single-player games. The conversation covers a comparison between Sekiro and Dark Souls, the high skill ceiling of Sekiro, personal updates and experiences, a discussion about the Trattay breakfast spot, takeaways from a trip to Boston, playing God of War Ragnarok, interest in playing Dungeons and Dragons, excitement for the upcoming holiday season, a gift of Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen, upcoming gaming events and streams, technical difficulties with sound bites, progress in Elden Ring, and a friend's achievements in FromSoftware games. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their holiday traditions and favorite activities during the Christmas season. They talk about Christmas Eve parties, playing games, and enjoying winter break. They also share their favorite comfort meals in winter and the joy of making coffee for others. The conversation then shifts to favorite comfort foods and the enticing smells of cooking. They debate the merits of making soup in a slow cooker versus on the stovetop. Finally, they briefly touch on Guild Wars 2 and its game expansion. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sound Check 06:14 Podcast Introduction and Platforms 07:36 Holiday Traditions and Ugly Sweaters 09:12 Steam Holiday Sale 12:20 Atrax's New VR Headset and Games 15:02 Marcus' Game Wishlist 17:22 Guild Wars 2 Winter Sale 19:44 Favorite Christmas Songs 21:36 Counter-Strike Confederation Media Committee 26:15 Counter-Strike Confederation and Game of the Year 28:17 Nick's Game of the Year: The Witcher 3 29:12 The Immersion and Engaging Quests of The Witcher 3 31:23 The Size and Content of The Witcher 3 36:50 Atrax's Challenge to Beat a Boss in Elden Ring 40:40 Marcus's Love for Elden Ring and Single Player Games 49:33 Marcus's Pledge to Play More FromSoftware Games 57:46 The Enjoyment of Playing Elden Ring and Destiny 58:57 The New Exotic Mission in Destiny 59:01 Steam Sales and FromSoftware Games 59:19 Comparison between Sekiro and Dark Souls 01:01:06 The high skill ceiling of Sekiro 01:02:03 Personal updates and experiences 01:04:01 Discussion about Trattay breakfast spot 01:05:00 Takeaways from the Boston trip 01:06:00 Playing God of War Ragnarok 01:07:12 Discussion about Starfield 01:08:18 Interest in playing Dungeons and Dragons 01:12:26 Excitement for the upcoming holiday season 01:14:36 Discussion about Critical Role 01:15:36 Gift of Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen 01:19:34 Upcoming gaming events and streams 01:21:34 Technical difficulties with sound bites 01:23:19 Discussion about Elden Ring and Destiny 2 01:27:56 Progress in Elden Ring 01:29:07 Fun with sound bites 01:29:36 Friend's achievements in FromSoftware games 01:30:06 Holiday Traditions 01:34:00 Christmas Eve Parties and Games 01:36:08 Enjoying Winter Break 01:45:14 Favorite Holiday Beers 01:49:41 Getting into the Christmas Spirit 01:53:52 Surprising Kids with Gifts 01:57:51 Working Class Questions 01:59:46 Coffee Preferences 02:00:09 Favorite Coffee Shops 02:01:06 Caffeine Intake 02:01:46 Favorite Comfort Meals in Winter 02:02:19 Love Languages and Coffee Making 02:04:15 Favorite Comfort Foods 02:08:07 Cooking Smells and Bacon 02:09:54 Soup Making: Slow Cooker vs. Stovetop 02:11:15 Gu

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including streaming, gaming, podcast updates, and their guest's experiences in SWTOR, Elden Ring, and New World. They also talk about the immersive experience of virtual reality gaming and the joy of playing bowling games in VR. They also talk about the release of Lethal Company videos and the Game of the Year awards. The conversation then shifts to their personal game of the year choices and their experiences playing Counter-Strike. They also touch on the remastered version of Half-Life and the challenges of streaming. Overall, it's a lively discussion about gaming and streaming experiences. They also talk about the joys of streaming and building a community. The conversation then shifts to favorite Star Wars characters and memorable stream moments. The hosts share their goals for streaming and managing Galactic Seasons in the game. Finally, they address the truce between Stask27 and Miro's and the doubts surrounding its longevity. Stask: https://www.twitch.tv/stask27 He is at 30 followers! Lets get him to 50!