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The Nextlander Podcast

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The Nextlander Podcast

Longtime friends and games media colleagues Vinny Caravella, Brad Shoemaker, and Alex Navarro share their combined decades of knowledge, expertise, and passion for games with weekly discussions about what they're playing, what's happening in the industry, and whatever else they're up to.

#177

171: It's-a Morning!

This week on the show we discuss Vinny's journey into the wilds of Windows 11, games like Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Phoenix Springs, and Space Marine 2, the alarmo-ing news about the origin of Pokemon, fear of flying professionally, the goth-child duality, and more. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:45) The highs and lows of a fireplace (00:03:35) The greatest game of all... installing Windows 11 (00:25:08) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 09, 2024 (00:30:49) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024 (00:41:30) Phoenix Springs [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 07, 2024 (00:44:26) Metaphor: ReFantazio [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 11, 2024 (00:57:54) Balatro [iOS, Android] on Sep 26, 2024 (01:02:52) News (01:03:05) Game Freak (Pokemon) has huge data leak (01:13:31) Steam alters its language on owning a game (01:22:46) Please welcome Alarmo (01:34:46) Emails (01:49:15) Wrapping up and thanks (01:50:25) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutout (01:52:25) Nextlander content updates (01:52:56) See ya! ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

1 HR 53 MINS

1:53:07

17 Oct 2024

#176

170: Behind the Blizzard

Jason Schreier joins us on a deep dive about the history, making, and almost undoing of Blizzard as chronicled in his new book Play Nice. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:53) Welcome Jason Schreier (00:02:27) How do book sales work? (00:08:05) The book tour (00:11:08) The Games Industry: Bleakness AND Hope? (00:16:42) Let's talk about Blizzard's early years (00:43:41) Moving to middle Blizzard (01:00:53) Project Titan (01:08:07) Overwatch saves the day (01:12:12) Overwatch League (01:19:49) The first of the PR disasters (01:24:32) Reckonings at Blizzard (01:27:02) Overwatch 2 (01:33:26) Briefly mentioning some other Blizzard games during this time (01:34:56) The end of Activision Blizzard (01:49:11) Any tips for navigating news? (01:52:04) Microsoft enters the picture (02:03:12) Some other news that is actually related (02:03:18) 343 rebrands to Halo Studios (02:07:55) Is Tencent going to buy Ubisoft? (02:13:03) What is the next book? (02:18:33) Thanks again to Jason for joining us (02:20:22) Wrapping up and thanks (02:20:57) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:22:04) Nextlander content updates (02:23:21) See ya! ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

2 HR 23 MINS

2:23:51

10 Oct 2024

#175

169: Spookin' with Scoops

What gets horror aficionado Patrick Klepek scared? Find out as he joins us to chat scary movies, Echoes of Wisdom, and much more! Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:38) Patrick Klepek is here! (00:00:48) Patrick's ridiculous history of video game jobs (00:06:09) We've got Mr. Horror here, it's October... let's talk horror! (00:33:34) SPOILERS from 2013: Dark Skies (00:35:59) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024 (01:02:43) Pinball Spire [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 02, 2024 (01:07:43) Frostpunk 2 [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 20, 2024 (01:08:53) UFO 50 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 18, 2024 (01:13:07) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 09, 2024 (01:16:22) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024 (01:22:44) I Am Your Beast [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 10, 2024 (01:22:58) Balatro [iOS, Android] on Sep 26, 2024 (01:25:22) News (01:25:38) The PlayStation 5 Pro preorders went live (01:42:24) PlayStation's weird dashboard ads (01:44:00) Hololens 2 was still a thing? (01:49:05) Horizon Online is possible before a Horizon 3 (01:52:35) California wants you to know you don't own that game (01:56:14) Just what's in a Mario movie sequel? (02:03:06) Patrick needs to get to the movies! (02:03:38) Popcorn at the movies? (02:05:51) Wrapping up and thanks (02:07:47) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:08:51) Where you can find more of Patrick? (02:10:13) See ya! ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

2 HR 10 MINS

2:10:31

03 Oct 2024

#174

168: Survive? Let's Thrive!

Assassin's Creed Shadows got delayed in the middle of this podcast, so we discuss that, Ghost of Yotei, Vinny's trip to the Grand Canyon to play Flight Simulator 2024, Frostpunk 2, Deathsprint 66, Beyond Shadowgate, the Nintendo/Palworld lawsuit, the unlikely end of Kingdom Hearts, and like a hundred other things! Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:49) Finally, let's talk about Flight Sim 2024 and the Grand Canyon (00:11:56) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024 (00:47:47) Frostpunk 2 [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 20, 2024 (01:01:09) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (01:17:15) Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Sep 19, 2024 (01:22:49) DeathSprint 66 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 12, 2024 (01:28:11) Beyond Shadowgate [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 19, 2024 (01:33:20) Assassin's Creed Shadows gets delayed (01:50:33) PlayStation State of Play (02:04:23) Palworld gets officially sued by Nintendo? (02:09:37) Some sad tales from within the Concord team (02:16:43) Tesuya Nomura will never retire (02:19:31) Email (02:21:29) Wrapping up and thanks (02:23:40) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:24:50) Nextlander content updates ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

2 HR 28 MINS

2:28:29

26 Sep 2024

#173

167: Epic Wendingos

We're deep into the fall games now, with in-depth discussion of UFO 50 and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, plus follow-ups on Space Marine 2, Satisfactory 1.0, Astro Bot, and more. Also, uh, the whole staff of Annapurna resigned? Flappy Bird is shilling crypto now?? The first images of the new Switch kinda maybe??? Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:09) Intro (00:01:13) Modern sources for old TV shows (00:07:20) The Video Games (00:07:41) UFO 50 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 18, 2024 (00:26:24) Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Sep 19, 2024 (00:48:18) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024 (00:53:35) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (00:57:15) Wild Bastards [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 12, 2024 (01:01:46) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 09, 2024 (01:05:33) Satisfactory [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 10, 2024 (01:10:45) Helldivers 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 08, 2024 (01:13:46) American Truck Simulator: Arkansas [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 16, 2024 (01:17:22) Even MORE Switch 2 rumors and news! (01:35:25) Annapurna Games Team walks out (01:43:25) The final chapter of Star Wars Jedi is in the works (01:45:56) Astro Bot sold very well! (01:47:06) Stream Families is out of beta. What does that mean? (01:57:51) Flappy Bird returns but who is bringing it back? (02:03:49) Emails (02:12:14) Wrapping up and thanks (02:14:09) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:15:09) Where Gamers Go to Know! (02:16:27) See ya! ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

2 HR 16 MINS

2:16:39

19 Sep 2024

#172

166: The East Coast Mario Island

Jeff Bakalar is here this week to chat with us about the later parts of Astro Bot, Utopia Must Fall, I Am Your Beast, the PS5 Pro (and its $700 price tag), the new Destiny roadmap, the mysterious case of the missing MGS4 port, David Lynch's secret love of the CD-i, the hottest games talk at the kids' hockey game, and more. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:02:07) Quick Giant Bomb update (00:08:56) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 6, 2024 (00:34:11) I Am Your Beast [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 10, 2024 (00:44:13) Utopia Must Fall [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 9, 2024 (00:53:16) Star Wars Outlaws [Xbox Series, PS5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 30, 2024 (01:01:19) Fortnite [Everywhere, free] (01:06:40) The PlayStation 5 Pro is official (and $700) (01:24:53) SAG-AFTRA's deal with Lightspeed Studios (01:27:40) Bungie's new roadmap for Destiny (01:36:15) Balatro hitting mobile very soon! (01:42:51) MGS Master Collection Vol. 2 confirmed (but where's MGS4?!) (01:47:26) Emails! (02:05:31) Wrapping up (02:06:09) Mysterious Benefactor shout-outs (02:06:52) Byeeeee! ... Read more

12 Sep 2024

2 HR 11 MINS

2:11:06

12 Sep 2024

#171

165: September Will Kill Again

They're, uh, shutting down Concord after less than two weeks, so we all take some time to grapple with this fairly startling news, along with hands-on thoughts about Astro Bot, Star Wars Outlaws, Star Truckers, and Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown, plus a maybe-imminent PS5 Pro announcement, the Jon Hamm of video games, and plenty of other stuff! Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:03:39) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024 (00:27:41) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (01:02:27) Star Trucker [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 03, 2024 (01:12:22) Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 12, 2024 (01:19:42) An Important Update on Concord (01:38:52) Remedy and Annapurna join forces for Control 2 (01:44:40) Astroneer is getting new DLC! (01:48:05) PS5 Pro announcement possibly leaked? (01:56:30) No more official Nintendo 3DS repairs (02:00:08) Emails (02:10:10) Wrapping up and thanks (02:12:09) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:13:40) Nextlander content updates (02:15:35) See ya! ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

2 HR 15 MINS

2:15:47

05 Sep 2024

#170

164: Ringo Snubs Queen!

There's a whole stack of games discussed this week, including Tactical Breach Wizards, Black Myth Wukong, Concord, Castaway, and Cygni: All Guns Blazing. Plus, Tetris Battle Gaiden finally comes west, Valve finally announces Deadlock (sort of), the clock is ticking on the PS5 Pro, and Peter Molyneux is still very much Peter Molyneux. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:51) Spores, molds, and fungus experts (00:06:05) This podcast loves cast iron. Big fans (00:10:28) Living a life of getting old and older games working (00:17:00) Tactical Breach Wizards [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 22, 2024 (00:29:39) Cygni: All Guns Blazing [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 06, 2024 (00:36:50) Castaway [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 16, 2024 (00:40:32) Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac] on Dec 07, 2023 (00:45:26) Concord [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 23, 2024 (00:59:07) Black Myth: Wukong [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 20, 2024 (01:07:11) [SPOILERS] Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 26, 2024 (01:18:03) [END OF SPOILERS] (01:18:26) Valve's got a new game? Possibly? (01:30:11) Nintendo Direct (01:30:47) Tetris Forever (01:36:04) Balatro gets some new decks (01:37:17) The PSVR 2 and PC reality has come to pass (01:42:55) PS5 Price Increase (01:45:29) Maybe a new PS5 Pro announcement in the near future? (01:52:36) Emails (02:18:26) Nextlander content updates (02:20:59) Wrapping up and thanks (02:22:29) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:24:25) See ya! ... Read more

29 Aug 2024

2 HR 24 MINS

2:24:39

29 Aug 2024

#169

163: The Daimyo of Tatooine

Rob Zacny joins us to discuss where to find the good Star Wars and to get at what's eating away at Darth Vader, our thoughts on Gamescom Opening Night Live, and more! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:39) Welcome back Rob Zacny! (00:03:08) So, what's up with Star Wars? (00:21:57) ...and how does that tie into expectations for Star Wars Outlaws? (00:27:47) Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 28, 2022 (00:50:30) Gamescom Opening Night Live (01:52:00) Welcome to the Nintendo Museum (01:54:19) Date revealed for the disc-less Xbox Series X (01:57:11) Wrapping up and thanks (02:00:06) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:01:07) See ya! ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

2 HR 01 MINS

2:01:24

22 Aug 2024

#168

162: Silly British

We're back from break with two weeks' worth of pent-up video game talk about Thank Goodness You're Here, the new Madden, PSVR2 on PC, World of Goo 2, and winning Balatro strategies, a farewell to Game Informer (plus a lot of reminiscing about old magazines (and old websites)), an unexpected tour of what's in our pockets, and more. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:02:42) Making room in my life for more stuff (00:06:59) PSVR 2 PC Adapter (00:21:12) EA Sports Madden NFL 25 [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 16, 2024 (00:40:14) Thank Goodness You’re Here [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4] on Aug 01, 2024 (00:45:57) World of Goo 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Aug 02, 2024 (00:51:59) Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Jul 25, 2024 (00:53:53) Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 18, 2024 (00:57:20) Balatro [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Feb 20, 2024 (01:07:34) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 03, 2023 (01:09:57) When are we getting a Switch 2? (01:14:37) Tango Gameworks joins PUBG Publisher (01:21:37) GameInformer shuts down and vanishes unceremoniously (01:28:40) Reflecting on game magazines (01:41:49) Avowed to be released in Feb 2025 (01:43:46) Emails (01:58:15) Nextlander content updates (02:00:20) Wrapping up and thanks (02:00:50) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:02:03) Note for folks subscribing using the Patreon app on Apple devices (02:03:29) See ya! ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

2 HR 03 MINS

2:03:43

15 Aug 2024

#167

Special Ep: Never Been a Better Podcast 005: Where We Learn About Phrogging

We're out on break this week, so we bring you another episode from the Never Been a Better Podcast archive, this time from October 2022, when Halloween was in the air and Dan, Abby, Bakalar, and Austin all gathered to share in the spirit, or SPIRITS, of the season. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:01:05) Intro (00:02:06) How is Jeff Bakalar? (00:03:39) Candy corn vs nougat (00:07:21) Going out on Halloween (00:10:48) Some takes on Ghostbusters (00:16:10) Sharing movies you love with other people (00:20:27) Movies that still scare you or make you uncomfortable (00:31:01) Ask Alex to Find Your Traumatizing Movie (00:45:42) SPOILERS for the movie Lost Souls (00:46:47) END OF SPOILER (00:46:52) Movie scenes that make you extremely uncomfortable (00:52:10) Is Mandy horror? (00:52:44) Is Color Out of Space fun? (00:53:33) Found footage movies (00:55:37) The Shyamalan-Verse (00:59:16) Twisted Metal had found footage? (01:01:05) When someone you know believes the found footage (01:02:11) BBC's Ghostwatch (01:03:18) Could you do a big media fakeout today? (01:07:10) Phrogging: Hider in My House (01:09:14) The Buzzer (01:11:14) Sneaking into an abandoned dental office?! Dental Crimes! (01:16:18) What's creeping people out currently? (01:23:11) Wrapping up (01:24:32) Confusing Collateral with Collateral Damage as always... (01:25:09) See Ya! ... Read more

08 Aug 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:36

08 Aug 2024

#166

161: A Jedi Named Kyle

With Vinny out, Will Smith drops by to tell us about playing a few hours of Star Wars Outlaws, plus Earth Defense Force 6's giant bugs and Clickolding's, uh, fetishistic clicking, mass layoffs and a reorg at Bungie, SAG-AFTRA's game industry strike, the first trailer for Amazon's Yakuza series, the value of skill-based matchmaking, what to get an 11-year-old PS2 fan, and more. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:04:54) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (00:26:31) Earth Defense Force 6 [PC (Microsoft Windows, GeForce Now), PlayStation 4/5] on Jul 25, 2024 (00:34:16) Clickolding [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 16, 2024 (00:47:25) Infection Free Zone [PC (Steam, Early Access)] on Apr 11, 2024 (00:53:49) News (00:54:02) Layoffs and reorganization at Bungie (01:04:20) SAG-AFTRA's video game strike (01:14:52) Activision's skill-based matchmaking study (01:25:43) The first trailer for Like a Dragon: Yakuza (the TV series) is out (01:29:14) Emails! (01:41:13) Wrapping up (01:41:48) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:48:03) See ya! ... Read more

01 Aug 2024

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:47

01 Aug 2024

#165

160: The Megatron-Contra Affair

The summer games are really piling up as we discuss Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, the Marvel Rivals beta, Flintlock, Arranger, and more. In the news, job cuts at Humble Games and NetherRealm, unionization at Bethesda, and the future of the Mega Man series. And lastly, a bajillion emails about college sports! Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:09) Intro (00:03:22) Appealing to the children through Optimus Prime and Ronald Reagan (00:14:06) Rebooting Captain N (00:17:41) Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 18, 2024 (00:32:33) Marvel Rivals [PlayStation 5] on Jul 2024 (00:46:17) Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 18, 2024 (00:56:16) Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 18, 2024 (00:59:15) Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024 (01:07:39) Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Jul 25, 2024 (01:13:54) Flock [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 16, 2024 (01:16:08) News (01:16:19) Humble Games layoffs (01:21:26) NetherRealm layoffs (01:24:23) Bethesda Game Studios has unionised (01:29:18) Nintendo makes a controller charging peripheral (01:35:37) Capcom not sure what to do with Mega Man (01:47:53) Emails (01:57:31) Bit of late breaking news! (01:59:10) Back to emails (02:05:54) Wrapping up and thanks (02:08:57) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:10:48) Late late breaking news! (02:12:55) See ya! ... Read more

25 Jul 2024

2 HR 13 MINS

2:13:14

25 Jul 2024

#164

159: This Guy's Gonna Fight a Baby!

Vinny braves the wilds of NYC to check out some upcoming PS5 games (and braves the end of FF7 Rebirth to boot), we're all playing a bunch of new games like Kunitsu-Gami, Anger Foot, Flock, EA Sports College Football 25, Concord, and Cataclismo, Nintendo's new horror game is actually a big throwback, they're practically giving away Xbox 360 games, and a bunch more on this week's show. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:51) The Caravellas Take Manhattan (00:11:30) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024 (00:13:33) LEGO Horizon Adventures [PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q4 2024 (00:21:56) Anger Foot [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 11, 2024 (00:33:31) EA Sports College Football 25 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024 (00:52:47) Flock [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 16, 2024 (00:59:56) Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024 (01:09:26) Cataclismo [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 22, 2024 (01:19:26) 1000xResist [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on May 09, 2024 (01:21:21) Concord [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 23, 2024 (01:28:31) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024 (01:35:09) Who is Emio? Nintendo reveals the answer. (01:39:41) Link playable in Echoes of Wisdom? (01:45:23) Next Ryu Ga Gotoku game will be revealed at TGS (01:49:40) Olympics and Saudi Arabia love Esports (02:00:56) Xbox 360 public service announcement (02:09:05) ...and you can get a Blades background for your current Xbox (02:13:47) Emails (02:22:22) Big news for the Watchcast (02:24:26) Wrapping up and thanks (02:25:50) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:27:48) See ya! ... Read more

18 Jul 2024

2 HR 28 MINS

2:28:02

18 Jul 2024

#163

158: Orbital Yakuza Laser

This week, Alex bought a new (plastic) guitar, Brad's turning RTS esports pro, Vinny is way into the latest D&D patch notes, Game Pass is fracturing and getting more expensive, Nintendo's uploading weird stuff to their YouTube channel, and a bunch of other stuff! Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:41) What is going to happen to our D&D characters in 2024?! (00:22:28) We've clearly covered everything! Any questions? (00:28:22) The video games (00:28:56) 1000xResist [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on May 09, 2024 (00:33:36) Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 21, 2024 (00:37:30) Battle Aces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD (00:58:03) PDP RIFFMASTER Guitar (01:07:00) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 26, 2024 (01:10:03) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024 (01:10:50) Xbox Game Pass price increases (01:19:22) PlayStation will be at this year's Tokyo Game Show? (01:23:40) This expensive unofficial Elden Ring lore book looks pretty awesome (01:28:43) Nintendo is getting freaky? (01:33:31) Emails (01:55:17) Wrapping up and thanks (01:57:04) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:58:57) See ya! ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

1 HR 59 MINS

1:59:11

11 Jul 2024

#162

157: Saving in a Bathroom

This week Brad dishes on the last of his SGF fare, including Steamworld Heist 2, Hyper Light Breaker, Phantom Blade Zero and Chainstaff, Vinny finishes Harold Halibut, the news is rotten with remakes, remasters, and reboots, and we spend a lot of time talking about the most consequential game in history. That's right: Fracture. Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:06:20) Managing the cost of energy and comfort (00:09:46) What do the rich folk have in their basements/bunkers? (00:13:17) SteamWorld Heist II [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 08, 2024 (00:32:01) Hyper Light Breaker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] Q3 2024 (00:42:45) Phantom Blade 0 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] 2024 (00:50:22) ChainStaff [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD (00:53:16) Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Jun 21, 2024 (00:55:19) Harold Halibut [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 16, 2024 (01:01:35) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024 (01:04:56) Cyberpunk 2077 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 09, 2020 (01:09:00) The News (01:09:10) Capcom (01:11:30) More details on the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (01:20:53) The next Resident Evil is being developed (01:22:25) The new Crazy Taxi is massively multiplayer? (01:26:32) Parcel Corps [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 03, 2024 (01:28:15) Some folks in Konami would love to work with Kojima (01:40:46) Even more Assassin's Creeds are coming! (01:47:41) A Red Faction: Guerrilla sequel was in the works (01:53:57) Emails (02:02:24) Wrapping up and thanks! (02:03:27) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:05:22) See Ya! ... Read more

04 Jul 2024

2 HR 05 MINS

2:05:33

04 Jul 2024

#161

156: The Premium Wheel Lifestyle

We're right about at the midpoint of 2024, so how's about a rundown of everything we've played, are playing, and will play for the year? Also, in the news: console ports to iOS aren't selling, Elden Ring's DLC gets a rebalance, Dead Rising gets a re-remaster, the original Resident Evil comes to GOG, and more! Advertise on [The Nextlander Podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast) at [Audioboom] (https://audioboom.com/advertisers) , or support us on [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/nextlander) ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:42) The New Jersey Critters (00:08:49) Alex's premium wheel life and the power of peripherals (00:19:42) Show rundown (00:23:51) Our year in games so far (00:24:06) Games that we're still playing or would like to continue playing (00:24:30) Home Safety Hotline [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 16, 2024 (00:25:00) Palworld [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 19, 2024 (00:25:22) Enshrouded [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2024 (00:25:41) Helldivers 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 08, 2024 (00:26:00) Palworld [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 19, 2024 (00:27:26) Pacific Drive [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2024 (00:27:58) Princess Peach: Showtime! [Nintendo Switch] on Mar 22, 2024 (00:28:21) Dragon's Dogma II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 22, 2024 (00:29:13) Children of the Sun [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 09, 2024 (00:29:56) Harold Halibut [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 16, 2024 (00:30:25) Manor Lords [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 26, 2024 (00:30:49) Hades II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 06, 2024 (00:31:26) Crow Country [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024 (00:31:53) Cryptmaster [PC (Microsoft Windows), PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 09, 2024 (00:32:24) Games we've put down for the foreseeable future (00:32:38) Tekken 8 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 26, 2024 (00:33:05) The Outlast Trials [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Mar 05, 2024 (00:33:21) Another Crab's Treasure [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Apr 25, 2024 (00:33:38) MultiVersus [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 28, 2024 (00:33:56) The games we completed (00:34:04) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Jan 18, 2024 (00:34:22) Silent Hill: The Short Message [PlayStation 5] on Jan 31, 2024 (00:34:53) Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch] on Mar 13, 2024 (00:35:16) Indika [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024 (00:35:39) Animal Well [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on May 09, 2024 (00:37:04) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024 (00:37:36) Senua's Saga: Hellblade II [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 21, 2024 (00:39:17) Duck Detective: The Secret Salami [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 23, 2024 (00:39:43) Alan Wake II: Night Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 08, 2024 (00:40:41) Some games that weren't on a list that are worth mentioning (00:40:59) Skull and Bones [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 16, 2024 (00:41:12) Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 28, 2024 (00:41:41) Mars After Midnight [Playdate] on Mar 12, 2024 (00:41:53) Contra: Operation Galuga [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 20, 2024 (00:42:00) Alone in the Dark [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 20, 2024 (00:42:22) Lightyear Frontier [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 19, 2024 (00:42:32) Rise of the Ronin [PlayStation 5] on Mar 22, 2024 (00:42:36) A few other games Alex has spent some time with in 2024 (00:42:43) Regency Solitaire II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 22, 2024 (00:43:04) Open Roads [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Mar 28, 2024 (00:43:39) Life Eater [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 16, 2024 (00:44:03) Content Warning [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 01, 2024 (00:44:11) Abiotic Factor [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024 (00:44:18) Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 04, 2024 (00:44:45) Arctic Eggs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024 (00:45:37) Little Kitty, Big City [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024 (00:45:54) WWE 2K24 [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 08, 2024 (00:46:11) EA Sports College Football 25 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024 (00:48:45) Some games that have released that still need some love (00:48:48) Homeworld 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 13, 2024 (00:48:56) Sand Land [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 26, 2024 (00:49:07) Tales of Kenzera: Zau [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5] on Apr 23, 2024 (00:49:11) Foundry [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024 (00:49:14) 1000xResist [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on May 09, 2024 (00:49:38) The Rogue Prince of Persia [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 27, 2024 (00:49:42) Destiny 2: The Final Shape [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 04, 2024 (00:49:47) Looking ahead to the games that excite us for the rest of 2024 (00:50:21) Frostpunk 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Jul 25, 2024 (00:50:42) Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Jul 25, 2024 (00:51:19) Anger Foot [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 11, 2024 (00:52:01) SteamWorld Heist II [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 08, 2024 (00:52:11) I am your Beast [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 15, 2024 (00:52:27) Tactical Breach Wizards [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 22, 2024 (00:52:38) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (00:53:19) Black Myth: Wukong [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 20, 2024 (00:53:24) Concord [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 23, 2024 (00:53:40) Star Trucker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 03, 2024 (00:54:20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 05, 2024 (00:54:28) Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 12, 2024 (00:54:57) UFO 50 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 18, 2024 (00:55:06) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024 (00:55:11) Phoenix Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 16, 2024 (00:55:18) Hyper Light Breaker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q3 2024 (00:55:26) Thrasher [PC (Microsoft Windows), Meta Quest 3, visionOS] in 2024 (00:56:53) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024 (00:57:01) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 09, 2024 (00:57:26) Super Mario Party: Jamboree [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 17, 2024 (00:57:52) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024 (00:58:04) Life is Strange: Double Exposure [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 29, 2024 (00:58:16) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Oct 25, 2024 (00:58:20) Slitterhead [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 08, 2024 (00:58:43) Assassin's Creed Shadows [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, iOS] on Nov 15, 2024 (00:59:10) Mario & Luigi: Brothership [Nintendo Switch] on Nov 07, 2024 (00:59:24) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024 (00:59:40) Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 14, 2024 (00:59:48) ..and then there's December! (01:00:37) It's a fine crop of games this year (01:01:40) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] in 2024 (01:01:48) Baby Steps [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] in Q3 2024 (01:01:59) Replaced [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] in 2024 (01:02:13) 2025 and pure speculation (01:05:04) The news (01:05:30) Some of those big mobile ports didn't do so hot (01:09:58) Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree getting baby mode! (01:13:51) Original PC version of Resident Evil heading to GOG (01:15:07) Dead Rising is getting a remaster (01:19:37) More content coming for Atari 50 (01:21:44) Beyond Good & Evil is going 4K and hints at BGE 2?! (01:25:43) Emails (01:35:13) Wrapping up and thanks (01:38:38) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:40:57) See ya! ... Read more

27 Jun 2024

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:07