Nerdcast Empire

It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Saturday, April 5, 2025, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! 

We are talking almost all things about the Nintendo Switch 2 on this special Saturday edition of the Nerdcast News Report. What we like and what we don't. There are lots of cool things coming to Nintendo's newest system, and we'll break them down. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express. 

Tune in!

It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Monday, March 31, 2025, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and here on YouTube! 

First, we'll preview Wednesday's much-anticipated Nintendo Direct, when the company is expected to announce all the details surrounding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Second, we'll discuss which anime ended up as the top-ranked anime for teenagers. Then, we'll talk about Anime Hell coming to Sekaicon. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express. 

Tune in!

It is Episode 152 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 59 of Hard Rock Empire, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire on Sunday, March 30, 2025!

Today, we'll start off with news headlines, including some news about Napster being sold again, a familiar face joining Foreigner's Latin American tour, and an all-star tribute to one of Canada's best rock bands.

Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal from March 14, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Tiktaalika/Charlie Griffiths, Manntra, Streetlight, and Sanhedrin. Then, we'll take a trip into the vault to check out classic albums from Edguy and Airrace.

Finally, we dive into "The Power Trio" which is our question of the week. This week, we discuss our top three non-metal or hard rock songs that we want metal covers of.

It's the Hard Rock Empire on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Friday, March 28, 2025, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! 

First, we'll discuss the Nintendo Direct before the much-anticipated Switch 2 Direct next week. Nintendo teased several new games, including a new trailer for the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD remake. Second, we'll discuss a new Nintendo news app the company announced on Thursday. Then, we'll discuss what might be in the future for GameStop. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express. 

Tune in!

It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as heard live on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! 

First, we'll discuss the news that Game Informer has been purchased, the staff rehired, and the archives restored. Second, we'll discuss which popular spring anime title may make anime fans scramble to buy another streaming service. Then, we'll recap a big night for Stephanie Vaquer on NXT. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express. 

Tune in!

It is Episode 149 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 58 of Hard Rock Empire (previously known as Music Weekly) as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire on Sunday, March 23, 2025!

This week, we'll discuss the latest rock and metal news, including a tribute album to the late Paul Di'Anno, a new Guns N' Roses drummer, and a new collection of rare releases from the band Sweet.

Then, we'll check out the best rock and metal releases from March 7, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Bloodstain, Niviane, Sacrosanct, and Adamantis.

Then, we'll go into the vault and check out classic albums from Dream Theater and Autograph.
Finally, check out our new segment called "The Power Trio," where we give our top 3 of a number of rock-related categories.

It's the Hard Rock Empire on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Friday, March 21, 2025, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! 

First, we'll discuss the the exciting announcement that popular fan panelists, Kick-Punch-KWOP will be attending Sekaicon and will be putting on their famous Game Show! Second, we'll discuss the news that WWE superstar Shinsuke Nakamura is voicing a character in the new Kinnikuman. Then, we'll discuss whether Game Informer might be making a comeback. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express. 

Tune in!

It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as heard live on Twitch.tv/NerdcastEmpire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! 

First, we'll discuss the newly-announced venture between Crunchyroll and Aniplex and whether it's good for fans or not. Second, we'll talk about some of the top manga sales numbers in the United States in 2024. Then, we'll talk about how a lot of PC gamers are sticking to old games. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express. 

Tune in!

It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Monday, March 17, 2025, as heard live on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! 

First, we'll discuss a lot of the rumors that continue to trickle out about the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the upcoming April Direct. Second, we'll talk about a big title change that happened on Friday's Smackdown from Barcelona, Spain. Then, we'll discuss the first-ever AI-produced anime. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express. 

Tune in!

It is Episode 145 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 57 of Hard Rock Empire (previously known as Music Weekly), as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

This week, we'll discuss the latest rock and metal news, including Ghost's no-phone policy, Matt Pinfield recovering from a serious health issue, and more praise for the late Jani Lane.

Then, we'll check out the best rock and metal releases from February 28, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Brainstorm, Freedomination, Perfect Plan, and Heavens Reign.

Then, we'll go into the vault and check out classic albums from Cathedral and LiSA.

It's the Hard Rock Empire on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!