The Nextlander Podcast

This week we get extra retro with Gradius Origins, Operation Night Strikers, The Scouring, and (in a way) Mafia: The Old Country. Also: pressure builds inside Xbox against Microsoft's support of Israel's actions in Gaza, Switch 2 dev kits are still pretty scarce, more game cancellations and studio closures continue to be a fact of life, 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. (00:00:08) Intro (00:02:29) Revisiting your old school (00:05:56) Fake Plastic Trees (or grass) (00:11:11) Mafia: The Old Country  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 08, 2025 (00:33:22) First Break (00:33:26) Gradius Origins  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 07, 2025 (00:47:57) Operation Night Strikers  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch]  |  Aug 07, 2025 (00:53:19) The Scouring (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 12, 2025 (01:06:52) Donkey Kong Bananza  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jul 17, 2025 (01:11:18) Second Break (01:11:22) Union members within Arkane call on MS to end military support (01:18:58) Avalanche's Contraband development stopped (01:27:54) Bithell Games announces major layoffs (01:30:36) IGN Layoffs (01:31:46) RedOctane Games is making a rhythm game? (01:42:02) More details are appear regarding Switch 2 dev kits (01:54:47) Emails (02:01:13) Wrapping up and thanks (02:04:49) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:07:25) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Alex dips back into the FGC tournament scene and then mixes it up with Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Vinny takes the long EV trip and finishes DK Bananza, and Brad mixes it up arcade-style with Rhythm Storm and Earthion. Plus, the Switch is getting pricier in the US, BioShock 4 might be troubled, itch.io begins to address its recent content purge, 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 (00:00:55) Initial thoughts on our first EV non-local trip (00:12:12) EVO 2025 has happened! (00:20:10) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 31, 2025 (00:26:42) Donkey Kong Bananza  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jul 17, 2025 (00:35:29) First Break (00:37:50) Abiotic Factor  |  [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 22, 2025 (00:43:42) Grounded 2 (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 29, 2025 (00:45:39) Rhythm Storm  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 25, 2025 (00:50:57) Brad still wants Geometry Wars to be honored properly (00:55:35) RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac]  |  Jul 17, 2025 (00:59:10) Earthion  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Arcade]  |  Jul 31, 2025 (01:12:21) Second Break (01:12:25) Nintendo's Switch 2 News! (01:15:53) Switch Price Increases in North America (01:28:11) Itch.io updating some listings for NSFW labeled games (01:34:13) Bioshock 4 gets some leadership changes (01:39:52) Video Game History Foundation acquires Computer Entertainer (01:46:55) Emails (01:58:41) Wrapping up and thanks (02:01:38) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:03:02) Nextlander Content Updates (02:05:18) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Video games! We talk about some this week, like Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, Wheel World, Grounded 2, Wildgate, and more DK Bananza, plus news like the purging of adult games from Steam and itch.io, Sony's lawsuit against Tencent's Horizon clone, Atari's acquisition of Thunderful, and the momentous and long-overdue return of Mario Paint to a modern Nintendo platform. 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 (00:04:22) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 31, 2025 (00:17:19) Wheel World  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 23, 2025 (00:25:55) First Break (00:25:59) Grounded 2  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 29, 2025 (00:39:10) Donkey Kong Bananza  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jul 17, 2025 (00:45:45) Wildgate  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 22, 2025 (00:53:49) Len's Island  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jun 19, 2025 (00:55:10) Second Break (00:55:15) What's going on with Steam, Itch, and Collective Shout? (01:14:32) Sony and Tencent have a lawsuit on the Horizon (01:21:13) Atari acquires Thunderful Group (01:26:47) Metroid 4 Prime has gotten its rating, maybe we'll get a date soon! (01:27:51) Mario Paint will finally be coming to a Switch platform near you! (01:32:58) Emails (01:51:33) Nextlander content updates (01:54:17) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:55:55) Wrapping up and thanks (01:58:58) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

The gang's all here and going, uh, bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza, plus Shadow Labyrinth, The Drifter, and more Death Stranding and MindsEye. In the news, Splitgate 2 prepares to unrelease, From Software might have another new game in the works, and Hellraiser is finally getting that video game after nearly 40 years. All that, plus your emails! 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 (00:03:41) Brad's Field Market Research (00:10:40) Donkey Kong Bananza  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jul 17, 2025 (00:38:04) First Break (00:38:09) Shadow Labyrinth  |  [Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jul 18, 2025 (00:46:42) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Jun 26, 2025 (00:55:51) Kaizen: A Factory Story  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac]  |  Jul 14, 2025 (00:57:02) MindsEye  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jun 10, 2025 (00:58:54) The future releases and what August has in it (00:59:34) The Drifter  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac]  |  Jul 17, 2025 (01:01:47) Second Break (01:01:51) News (01:02:13) Splitgate 2 is 'Unlaunching' (01:08:06) Directive 8020 is getting a delay amid layoffs (01:10:15) FromSoftware might have another game cooking (01:16:51) There's a new Hellraiser game? (01:31:40) Emails (01:53:18) Wrapping up and thanks (01:54:50) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts (01:56:00) Nextlander content updates (01:57:14) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Friend of the show Lex Luddy joins us to talk about how Death Stranding 2 holds up, the Megami Tensei Universe, and what exactly constitutes an Irish Pub. Vinny shares his closing thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows and Alex helps us unpack the week's news! 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 (00:00:55) Welcome Lex Luddy! (00:09:29) SPOILER Warning (Death Stranding 2 and Assassin's Creed Shadows) (00:10:29) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach | [PlayStation 5] | Jun 26, 2025 (00:25:36) Assassin's Creed Shadows | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Mar 20, 2025 (00:50:58) First Break (00:51:09) MindsEye | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jun 10, 2025 (01:18:49) Kaizen: A Factory Story | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac] | Jul 14, 2025 (01:23:05) The Megami Tensei Multiverse! (01:38:37) Second Break (01:38:41) News (01:39:13) Subnautica 2 delay and lawsuits (01:48:28) Romero Games loses publishing deal (02:03:31) Laid off King staff reportedly replaced by AI tools (02:18:00) Helldivers 2 gets an Xbox release date (02:21:07) John Wick Hex is being delisted from sale (02:24:05) CyberPunk Edgerunners is getting a new season (02:25:50) Some Nintendo news (02:27:06) Go check out Bakalar's new web comic (02:29:04) Nextlander Content Updates (02:33:00) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:35:12) Wrapping up and thanks (02:37:26) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

We're on break this week, so we bring you another hit from the Never Been a Better archives, when Abby Russell and Austin Walker joined us to talk about dream jobs, Generation Alpha, and much more! CHAPTERS (00:01:12) (Flawless) Intro (00:02:29) Abby Russell is here! (00:02:48) Austin Walker is here! (00:03:34) Alex Navarro is here! (00:04:43) To 2023 and getting together with friends (00:06:00) Don't threaten me with a good time! (00:07:13) The kids don't like using their i-statements (00:10:50) Generation... Alpha? (00:13:26) Kurt Loder was born in 1945! (00:15:24) First Break (00:17:55) The passing of the Queen (00:26:33) The humans just don't like change (00:27:46) Second Break (00:27:58) The big basement reveal (00:31:04) Sewage is a mess and has great job security (00:32:31) Childhood dream jobs (00:45:55) Gotta learn how to embezzle (00:52:17) Aquatic nightmares (00:54:42) Tom Cruise is chasing death (00:59:56) Brazilian Butt Lift? (01:04:33) Wrapping up (01:05:24) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

We unfortunately have to start this week's episode with the brutal cuts at Xbox, which saw studios shuttered and projects like Everwild and Perfect Dark straight up cancelled, but also touch on Donkey Kong Bananza and the next 3D Mario game, get way deeper into Death Stranding 2, try to make sense of the increasingly fantastic casting for the new Street Fighter movie, 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 (00:01:18) Microsoft begins layoffs, cancellations, and closures (00:39:26) SPOILERS - We'll be talking about Death Stranding 2 next, including early game story moments. (00:40:37) First Break (00:40:55) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:42:37) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Jun 26, 2025 (01:36:08) Next week's Ramblecast and our favorite games (01:37:12) Second Break (01:37:17) News (01:37:27) Updates to the Microsoft news (01:41:35) Donkey Kong Bananza and the Super Mario Odyssey team (01:47:40) The original Switch will get a price increase in Canada (01:50:21) 2K Sports might be getting back to college basketball? (01:54:31) The Street Fighter movie gets more casting news (02:16:41) Emails (02:27:35) Nextlander content updates (02:30:05) Wrapping up and thanks (02:30:40) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:33:10) We're heading out for vacation for a week (02:33:45) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

Death Stranding 2 is upon us and dominates the first hour of the show this week, Vinny finished Clair Obscur, Brad will (probably not) be playing more Hopshot, more layoffs at Xbox and Build a Rocket Boy, Sega leaks a bunch of sales figures, Nickelodeon is mashing up with Sonic, a great brawler debate ensues, 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 (00:05:21) Brad's very localized power outage (00:07:09) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Jun 26, 2025 (00:12:54) There are going to be some original Death Stranding spoilers throughout here. (01:01:15) First Break (01:01:20) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (01:08:23) Peak  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jun 16, 2025 (01:12:57) Len's Island  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jun 19, 2025 (01:15:06) Elden Ring: Nightreign  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 30, 2025 (01:21:44) Hopshot  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 17, 2025 (01:27:28) Second Break (01:27:33) Layoffs coming to Microsoft again (01:34:07) MindsEye's studio will also be doing layoffs (01:49:03) Sales numbers leak for certain Sega titles (01:58:46) Sonic Racing and Nickelodeon crossover officially announced (02:11:01) Drag x Drive gets a release date (02:17:44) A new Patreon enters the ring (02:22:54) Is Altered Beast a Beat 'em Up? (02:27:22) Emails (02:40:33) Wrapping up and thanks (02:42:52) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:45:55) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

It's the season of Fests (both Summer Game and Steam Next) and between the two, one metric tonne of video games is discussed on the show this week, including FBC Firebreak, Dying Light: The Beast, Dosa Divas, Snap & Grab, Directive 8020, Blighted, Ratatan, Ball x Pit, Dispatch, Baby Steps, and Peak. Also: the Marathon delay, official word from Microsoft about opening up the next Xbox, Beat Saber bails on PlayStation VR, and other stuff! 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 (00:02:44) Show rundown (00:03:05) Possible to overthink buying a new car? Definitely. (00:06:49) FBC: Firebreak  |  [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jun 17, 2025 (00:26:48) First Break (00:26:52) Brad's Summer Game Fest Gaming Experiences (00:27:10) Resident Evil: Requiem  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 27, 2026 (00:28:42) Dying Light: The Beast  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 22, 2025 (00:37:18) Directive 8020  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 02, 2025 (00:46:41) Dosa Divas  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2026 (00:50:25) Snap & Grab  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (00:59:10) LEGO Party  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch]  |  2025 (01:01:40) Blighted  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2026 (01:05:56) Toem 2  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2026 (01:09:07) Wuchang: Fallen Feathers  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Jul 24, 2025 (01:11:12) Ratatan (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 25, 2025 (01:18:02) Some Steam Next Fest demos we liked (01:18:13) Ball x Pit  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:25:53) Dispatch  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2025 (01:30:33) Baby Steps  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Sep 08, 2025 (01:33:41) Peak  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jun 16, 2025 (01:35:45) Dead as Disco  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (01:37:31) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 31, 2025 (01:38:37) Second Break (01:38:42) Vinny with some Breaking News! (01:40:20) News (01:40:37) Marathon is getting a delay (01:48:29) Xbox's reveals some news about its next hardware plans (02:01:14) Beat Saber ending PS VR2 support and updates (02:07:15) Borderlands 4 will be $70 (02:13:27) Nexus Mods has been sold (02:17:23) Emails (02:29:01) Wrapping up and thanks (02:32:17) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:35:06) Nextlander content updates (02:37:04) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

Between the Switch 2's arrival, hours of Summer Game Fest streams, and Brad's return from checking out many games (and one above-it-all cat) in Los Angeles, a single podcast episode can barely contain all this discussion, but we do our best to cram in chat about Mario Kart World, Resident Evil: Requiem, Lumines Arise, an impromptu ranking of Nintendo console launches, and a bunch of other stuff. 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 (00:01:07) Our post Switch 2 Launch world! (00:03:55) Something beautiful actually happened in LA! (00:07:22) Let's just into the Switch 2 and all its glory (00:27:55) Mario Kart World  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jun 05, 2025 (00:40:34) Ranking of Nintendo Launches (00:55:36) First Break (00:57:39) Brad's hands-on Summer Game Fest games! (00:58:34) Lumines: Arise  |  [PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Q4 2025 (01:09:50) Pragmata  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026 (01:17:00) Onimusha: Way of the Sword  |  [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2026 (01:23:05) Resident Evil: Requiem  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 27, 2026 (01:31:59) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance  |  [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 29, 2025 (01:41:14) Second Break (01:41:19) The Various Not-E3 Streams (01:41:52) Sony State of Play (01:42:59) Romeo is a Dead Man  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026 (01:44:00) Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026 (01:45:11) Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles  |  [Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5]  |  Sep 30, 2025 (01:46:52) Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:58:14) Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (02:02:40) 007: First Light  |  [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (02:05:09) Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow  |  [SteamVR, PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3]  |  2025 (02:06:12) Summer Game Fest Showcase (02:06:31) Felt That: Boxing  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (02:09:32) ARC Raiders  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Oct 30, 2025 (02:10:45) LEGO Voyagers  |  [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch]  |  TBD (02:11:27) Ill  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  TBD (02:12:02) Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (02:14:34) End of Abyss  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (02:15:38) Stranger Than Heaven (02:18:34) Infinitesimals  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026 (02:19:16) Wildgate  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 24, 2025 (02:20:25) Xbox Games Showcase (02:20:46) Keeper  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Oct 17, 2025 (02:22:33) The Outer Worlds 2  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Oct 29, 2025 (02:23:01) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026 (02:23:41) Super Meat Boy 3D  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Q1 2026 (02:25:42) Clockwork Revolution  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  TBD (02:27:13) Grounded 2 (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jul 29, 2025 (02:27:33) There Are No Ghosts at the Grand  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026 (02:28:59) Persona 4 Revival  |  [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (02:29:37) At Fate's End  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2026 (02:29:53) High on Life 2  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Q1 2026 (02:31:35) Invincible Vs.  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (02:32:25) Call of Duty: Black Ops 7  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  TBD (02:37:52) Day of the Devs (02:37:59) Big Walk  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2026 (02:39:13) Please, Watch the Artwork  |  [Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android, Mac, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (02:40:27) Almost a drama-free experience on the stages... almost (02:41:14) Snap & Grab  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (02:43:22) Ratatan  |  [Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4]  |  2025 (02:45:41) Ball x Pit  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (02:46:47) Even more showcases are popping up! (02:49:32) Very brief updates on games we continue to play (02:50:14) Wrapping up and thanks (02:52:22) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:54:06) NXL is made possible from supporters like you! (02:55:29) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Based on feedback from last week this might just be a car podcast now, but we also discuss the Switch 2 launch news that's starting to trickle out, Brad's deep dive into Elden Ring Nightreign, details on EA's cancelled Black Panther game, new footage from The Witcher 4, some questionably timed State of Play predictions, 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 (00:01:16) The Switch 2 is out in the wild and on the internet (00:06:01) Yes, for the Wii Wii (00:07:03) If you hear something, say something (00:08:18) Dogs are gonna chase squirrels if you let them! (00:10:45) Elden Ring: Nightreign  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 30, 2025 (00:40:57) First Break (00:43:42) Date Everything!  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jun 17, 2025 (00:51:44) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:59:22) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (01:02:52) Second Break (01:02:57) News (01:03:37) The Switch 2 is here (01:09:01) Summer Game Fest and Not-E3 happenings (01:12:29) IO's new James Bond game has a title (01:18:03) The Witcher 4 and Unreal Engine 5 (01:26:53) More reporting on EA canceling its Black Panther game (01:33:34) Emails OR more a summary of the car emails we have received (01:51:52) Nextlander content updates (01:54:37) Wrapping up and thanks (01:58:56) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:02:02) Our Switch 2 and Summer Game Fest plans (02:04:33) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

It's time to talk into microphones about video games (and other things) once again, with chat this week about To a T, TMNT Tactical Takedown, Siegecaster, the big Fortnite buy, the cancellation of Battle Aces and EA's Black Panther, USB mouse support on the Switch 2, Alex Garland's Elden Ring, the most Peter Molyneux quote ever, Vinny's car hunt, 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 (00:00:59) Probably gonna need a new car in the near-ish future (00:17:33) Is Alex also ready for a car refresh? (00:25:31) The video games! (00:25:35) To a T  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 28, 2025 (00:39:08) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 22, 2025 (00:47:49) First Break (00:49:19) Siegecaster  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 06, 2025 (00:58:16) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 22, 2025 (01:01:19) Sunderfolk  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch]  |  Apr 23, 2025 (01:05:05) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Mini Season 1: Galactic Battle  |  [iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Android]  |  May 02, 2025 (01:11:38) Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 20, 2025 (01:16:44) Second Break (01:16:48) Maybe Persona 4 is getting a remake? Maybe? (01:17:47) EA cancels Black Panther and closes studio (01:31:15) Battle Aces devs announce it is done (01:36:22) Randy Pitchford and the price of video games (01:47:07) Mario Kart World could have been a Switch 1 game (01:51:31) The Switch 2 will support a USB mouse (01:55:00) How about an Elden Ring movie? (01:59:59) Peter Molyneux speaks about Milo (02:08:18) Emails (02:17:00) Wrapping up and thanks (02:20:23) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:21:51) Nextlander content updates (02:25:14) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

TWO HUNDRED EPISODES? We don't believe it either, but believe this: We cover everything from Sunderfolk to Deliver at All Costs, Fortnite's AI Darth Vader mess, plagiarism in Marathon, Switch 2 launch coverage, the Summer Game Fest vibe, and plenty more on this week's show. 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 (00:02:02) How do we make jury duty easier and better? (00:07:25) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:21:31) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (00:24:05) Sunderfolk  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch]  |  Apr 23, 2025 (00:31:47) First Break (00:31:51) Deliver At All Costs  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 22, 2025 (00:41:53) Mars Attracts (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2025 (00:43:47) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:46:08) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (00:47:55) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Mini Season 1: Galactic Battle  |  [iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Android]  |  May 02, 2025 (00:50:52) Darth Vader wants to talk to you about your Fortnite performance (01:15:22) Doom: The Dark Ages  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 15, 2025 (01:16:51) Second Break (01:16:56) Unlicensed artwork found in Marathon (01:27:53) Switch 2 availability updates and more (01:41:15) Jade Raymond has left PlayStation's Haven Studios (01:46:34) SNK CEO steps down (01:51:15) Microsoft issues a statement regarding its contracts with Israel (01:54:51) Brian Eno also issues a statement (01:59:39) What's the 'vibe' going into Summer Game Fest? (02:04:05) Emails (02:14:25) Nextlander Content Updates (02:16:18) Go check out The Watchcast (02:17:42) Wrapping up and thanks (02:19:12) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:22:16) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

This week: There's a new Doom game out and court has adjourned long enough for Brad to deliver a verdict on it, Vinny clicks around in Loco Motive, we debate the coming of the FRPG era, the Switch 2 is getting some Very Important Features, Walton Goggins has a business he'd like you to know about, and a bunch 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 (00:03:40) Nothing stops the Giant Bomb? (00:20:24) Doom: The Dark Ages  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 15, 2025 (00:44:05) First Break (00:44:09) This here pile of games, it is large (00:44:47) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:49:16) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (00:50:47) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (00:54:28) Loco Motive  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 21, 2024 (00:57:35) What is a JRPG? What is Anime? What is anything, really? (01:03:42) Order of operations for completing games (01:04:19) Alex's remaining stack of games (01:04:30) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (01:15:27) Some future games on the horizon (01:18:32) Second Break (01:18:37) News (01:19:22) The Switch 2 is still coming and there are updates! (01:33:01) The Top Games on the PS5 (01:38:55) Netflix removing Bandersnatch (01:45:41) Emails (02:09:01) Wrapping up and thanks (02:11:40) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:13:18) What's up with Walton Goggins? (02:17:04) Nextlander content updates (02:17:44) See ya!This week: There's a new Doom game out and court has adjourned long enough for Brad to deliver a verdict on it, Vinny clicks around in Loco Motive, we debate the coming of the FRPG era, the Switch 2 is getting some Very Important Features, Walton Goggins has a business he'd like you to know about, and a bunch more.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

We attempt to grapple with the job losses at Polygon and Giant Bomb (and dig into some of our own time at GB) this week, before diving into the ARC Raiders tech test, the end of Lost Records, Vinny's deepening love of Hollow Knight, the increasing absurdity of Skin Deep, the GTA 6 delay and new trailer, increasing Xbox prices, Gears on PlayStation, and some housekeeping notes for the next few weeks of Nextlander (yes, Brad's going pro in Fortnite). Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:02:07) Well, Brad got picked for jury duty. Officially! (00:07:15) The Giant Bomb and Polygon news (00:07:57) Polygon being sold and the massive staff cuts. (00:14:36) What is and was Giant Bomb and its survival over the years. (01:22:26) First Break (01:25:02) The video games (01:25:57) ARC Raiders  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:46:45) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:55:05) Skin Deep  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2025 (01:59:15) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (02:00:05) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (02:05:50) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (02:11:30) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Season 3: Galactic Battle  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 02, 2025 (02:25:05) Second Break (02:25:09) Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed (02:36:13) The Xbox is about to get way more expensive (02:47:16) Gears of War: Reloaded is coming and to a PS5 at that! (02:51:11) Remember that Apple and Epic lawsuit? (02:56:45) Nextlander content updates (03:00:00) Wrapping up and thanks (03:00:20) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (03:02:17) Speeding along justice for the podcast?! Never. (03:03:24) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

We attempt to grapple with the job losses at Polygon and Giant Bomb (and dig into some of our own time at GB) this week, before diving into the ARC Raiders tech test, the end of Lost Records, Vinny's deepening love of Hollow Knight, the increasing absurdity of Skin Deep, the GTA 6 delay and new trailer, increasing Xbox prices, Gears on PlayStation, and some housekeeping notes for the next few weeks of Nextlander (yes, Brad's going pro in Fortnite). Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:02:07) Well, Brad got picked for jury duty. Officially! (00:07:15) The Giant Bomb and Polygon news (00:07:57) Polygon being sold and the massive staff cuts. (00:14:36) What is and was Giant Bomb and its survival over the years. (01:22:26) First Break (01:25:02) The video games (01:25:57) ARC Raiders  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:46:45) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:55:05) Skin Deep  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2025 (01:59:15) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (02:00:05) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (02:05:50) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (02:11:30) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Season 3: Galactic Battle  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 02, 2025 (02:25:05) Second Break (02:25:09) Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed (02:36:13) The Xbox is about to get way more expensive (02:47:16) Gears of War: Reloaded is coming and to a PS5 at that! (02:51:11) Remember that Apple and Epic lawsuit? (02:56:45) Nextlander content updates (03:00:00) Wrapping up and thanks (03:00:20) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (03:02:17) Speeding along justice for the podcast?! Never. (03:03:24) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

We're awash in games this week with Skin Deep, Clair Obscur, the Marathon alpha, and a bunch of other stuff we're continuing to play. In the news, the cancelled Titanfall extraction shooter and more hardware makers like 8BitDo suspending shipments into the United States. Then an emails section flush with the straight scoop on subjects like being a Green Bay Packers shareholder, doing publicity for Banksy, the fate of the Antarctic N64, and more. That's a lot of podcast! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:03) There are a lot of video games out there... (00:03:35) Skin Deep  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2025 (00:24:48) First Break (00:24:52) Marathon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 23, 2025 (00:37:25) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:47:43) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:03:04) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (01:08:59) Bionic Bay  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:09:14) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (01:14:24) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 22, 2025\ (01:16:41) Second Break (01:17:45) The Switch 2 came and went, but when will it come again? (01:29:13) Companies begin messaging consumers around U.S. tariffs (01:45:26) EA makes big job cuts and cancels games (02:01:11) Emails (02:19:23) Nextlander content updates (02:21:31) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:23:22) Thanks and wrapping up (02:26:20) Quick Schedule Change! (02:27:23) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

We're awash in games this week with Skin Deep, Clair Obscur, the Marathon alpha, and a bunch of other stuff we're continuing to play. In the news, the cancelled Titanfall extraction shooter and more hardware makers like 8BitDo suspending shipments into the United States. Then an emails section flush with the straight scoop on subjects like being a Green Bay Packers shareholder, doing publicity for Banksy, the fate of the Antarctic N64, and more. That's a lot of podcast! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:03) There are a lot of video games out there... (00:03:35) Skin Deep  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2025 (00:24:48) First Break (00:24:52) Marathon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 23, 2025 (00:37:25) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:47:43) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:03:04) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (01:08:59) Bionic Bay  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:09:14) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (01:14:24) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 22, 2025\ (01:16:41) Second Break (01:17:45) The Switch 2 came and went, but when will it come again? (01:29:13) Companies begin messaging consumers around U.S. tariffs (01:45:26) EA makes big job cuts and cancels games (02:01:11) Emails (02:19:23) Nextlander content updates (02:21:31) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:23:22) Thanks and wrapping up (02:26:20) Quick Schedule Change! (02:27:23) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

We played a slew of games this week like Tempest Rising, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3, Bionic Bay, and more Blue Prince and Battle Aces, plus: the Switch 2 preorder plan of attack, Ghost of Yotei gets a date, Michael Bay's OutRun is going to be the biggest movie of the world, the high-risk world of NFL draft betting, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:08) Is there a Draft in here?! (00:06:40) Let me tell you... about my dirt clumps (00:08:05) Is that thing Turbocharged? Only on the floor model. (00:10:18) Are there any NOT billionaire owners for sports teams? (00:14:15) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (00:23:06) [SPOILERS] Let's REALLY talk about Blue Prince! (00:52:11) First Break (00:52:16) Tempest Rising  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:01:42) Battle Aces  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (01:12:40) Bionic Bay  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:17:34) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:29:24) Second Break (01:29:28) Switch 2 Preorders are happening or happened? (01:44:57) Ghost of Yotei gets a release date! (01:52:47) Devolver Digital shares its future strategy (02:01:49) Japan wants to archive its gaming history (02:06:27) Out Run is getting a movie? (02:13:56) There are a lot of video game movies in some state or another... (02:23:38) Wrapping up and thanks (02:26:46) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:29:37) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

We played a slew of games this week like Tempest Rising, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3, Bionic Bay, and more Blue Prince and Battle Aces, plus: the Switch 2 preorder plan of attack, Ghost of Yotei gets a date, Michael Bay's OutRun is going to be the biggest movie of the world, the high-risk world of NFL draft betting, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:08) Is there a Draft in here?! (00:06:40) Let me tell you... about my dirt clumps (00:08:05) Is that thing Turbocharged? Only on the floor model. (00:10:18) Are there any NOT billionaire owners for sports teams? (00:14:15) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (00:23:06) [SPOILERS] Let's REALLY talk about Blue Prince! (00:52:11) First Break (00:52:16) Tempest Rising  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:01:42) Battle Aces  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (01:12:40) Bionic Bay  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:17:34) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:29:24) Second Break (01:29:28) Switch 2 Preorders are happening or happened? (01:44:57) Ghost of Yotei gets a release date! (01:52:47) Devolver Digital shares its future strategy (02:01:49) Japan wants to archive its gaming history (02:06:27) Out Run is getting a movie? (02:13:56) There are a lot of video game movies in some state or another... (02:23:38) Wrapping up and thanks (02:26:46) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:29:37) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

This week, Blue Prince has snared a couple of us (sort of), another couple of us can't seem to stop playing AC Shadows, and... Gradius III makes a surprise appearance? In the news, the BDS Xbox boycott, the Marathon reveal, Oblivion Remastered media leaks, the PS5 is getting more expensive. Plus a New Zealand slang primer, whipping out your 3DS at the metal show, and more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:00) Why is Brad playing Gradius III (00:04:55) Alex's latest concert experience (00:07:44) Best way to work that core (00:12:21) The last thing you'd think would be at this concert... (00:15:46) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (00:36:38) First Break (00:36:46) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (01:05:58) Various other gaming pleasures (01:08:14) Second Break (01:08:19) Microsoft is added to the BDS Primary Boycott list (01:23:50) Bungie's Marathon gets a big reveal (01:31:25) NOTE: We lost one of the audio tracks here so the quality difference is from using our backup! (01:36:51) Oblivion Remaster info has leaked (01:39:39) Get ready for more Star Wars with Zero Company (01:42:24) The PlayStation 5 is about to get more expensive (01:47:06) Emails (01:59:28) Wrapping up and thanks (02:02:22) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:03:31) It's not easy out there, but we appreciate and take comfort in this community (02:04:38) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

This week, Blue Prince has snared a couple of us (sort of), another couple of us can't seem to stop playing AC Shadows, and... Gradius III makes a surprise appearance? In the news, the BDS Xbox boycott, the Marathon reveal, Oblivion Remastered media leaks, the PS5 is getting more expensive. Plus a New Zealand slang primer, whipping out your 3DS at the metal show, and more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:00) Why is Brad playing Gradius III (00:04:55) Alex's latest concert experience (00:07:44) Best way to work that core (00:12:21) The last thing you'd think would be at this concert... (00:15:46) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (00:36:38) First Break (00:36:46) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (01:05:58) Various other gaming pleasures (01:08:14) Second Break (01:08:19) Microsoft is added to the BDS Primary Boycott list (01:23:50) Bungie's Marathon gets a big reveal (01:31:25) NOTE: We lost one of the audio tracks here so the quality difference is from using our backup! (01:36:51) Oblivion Remaster info has leaked (01:39:39) Get ready for more Star Wars with Zero Company (01:42:24) The PlayStation 5 is about to get more expensive (01:47:06) Emails (01:59:28) Wrapping up and thanks (02:02:22) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:03:31) It's not easy out there, but we appreciate and take comfort in this community (02:04:38) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

While we're out this week, we bring you another blast from the Never Been a Better past, all the way back in December 2022, when Abby Russell and Jeff Bakalar joined us to share tales of holiday mishaps, immortal pets, and much more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:01:10) Intro (00:02:24) The Eagle Rare has landed (00:03:26) Bakalar has been on some adventures (00:14:55) Bakalar's fancy dishes (00:16:42) The kids are getting older and online (00:20:39) Is there any pinball regret? (00:22:39) Some hot insider family gossip (00:26:23) Abby, how was the Thanksgiving? (00:27:16) Waxing on about candles and scents (00:29:53) Alex discovers a possible hockey goon amongst his family (00:33:56) The joys and innuendos of driving (00:39:11) Thanksgiving with the Caravellas (00:41:07) Avoiding the minefield of conversation at Thanksgiving... (00:42:18) ...but stepping in it at Halloween (00:47:33) Any dressing up for Halloween this year? (00:49:33) Favorite candy that isn't a peanut butter cup (00:51:34) Cheese crimes (00:54:46) Time for a pet check (01:03:45) Well, we've arrived at the Hemipenis (01:08:38) One more pet thing... (01:12:39) Wrapping up (01:15:16) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

While we're out this week, we bring you another blast from the Never Been a Better past, all the way back in December 2022, when Abby Russell and Jeff Bakalar joined us to share tales of holiday mishaps, immortal pets, and much more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:01:10) Intro (00:02:24) The Eagle Rare has landed (00:03:26) Bakalar has been on some adventures (00:14:55) Bakalar's fancy dishes (00:16:42) The kids are getting older and online (00:20:39) Is there any pinball regret? (00:22:39) Some hot insider family gossip (00:26:23) Abby, how was the Thanksgiving? (00:27:16) Waxing on about candles and scents (00:29:53) Alex discovers a possible hockey goon amongst his family (00:33:56) The joys and innuendos of driving (00:39:11) Thanksgiving with the Caravellas (00:41:07) Avoiding the minefield of conversation at Thanksgiving... (00:42:18) ...but stepping in it at Halloween (00:47:33) Any dressing up for Halloween this year? (00:49:33) Favorite candy that isn't a peanut butter cup (00:51:34) Cheese crimes (00:54:46) Time for a pet check (01:03:45) Well, we've arrived at the Hemipenis (01:08:38) One more pet thing... (01:12:39) Wrapping up (01:15:16) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

It happened: They took the wraps off the Switch 2 (for real this time). Will Smith joins us to break down the price, hardware specs and features, backwards compatibility, and launch-ish games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the most important launch title of all: the Switch 2 Welcome Tour. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:10) Switch 2 news is coming in hot! (00:02:56) What we know for sure... we think (00:37:03) First Break (00:37:07) More Switch 2 details and more questions (01:08:25) Some First Party games (01:08:41) Mario Kart World  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jun 05, 2025 (01:20:04) *Future note during the edit. Seeing some folks now reporting that it may be $90 for physical (01:22:37) Donkey Kong: Bananza  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jul 17, 2025 (01:29:30) The Third Party games (01:34:33) The Duskbloods  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  2026 (01:46:41) What about that Japan only Switch 2? (02:06:49) Second Break (02:07:37) Atomfall  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Mar 27, 2025 (02:12:10) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (02:30:35) Emails (02:49:05) Wrapping up and content updates (02:56:09) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:57:03) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

We've got one week left before the big Switch 2 reveal, so hop in the ding-dong hole for one last round of rumors and speculation, plus plenty of other chatter about Atomfall, more AC: Shadows and 33 Immortals, Revenge of the Savage Planet, Josef Fares' Willy Wonka moment, a good week for games media, the landmark release of Big Rigs on Steam, and our exhaustive analysis of Apple Music's idea of "grunge." Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:00:32) Folks, what are we doing here? (00:03:32) Thank goodness for video games (00:05:04) It's Career Day time. Be interesting. (00:09:52) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:38:55) First Break (00:39:01) 33 Immortals (Early Access) |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 18, 2025 (00:45:36) Atomfall  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Mar 27, 2025 (00:53:07) Split Fiction  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 06, 2025 (00:59:36) Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 07, 2025 (01:00:37) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:06:37) Second Break (01:06:42) The last of the Switch 2 rumors (01:18:43) Game Informer is back! (01:23:28) The Game Business' new publication (01:26:45) Assassins Creed Shadows sold really well (01:32:02) Why is Big Rigs coming to Steam? (01:40:27) Emails (01:53:41) Wrapping up and thanks (01:55:07) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:56:25) Nextlander Content Updates (01:58:32) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

We talk for like an hour about Assassin's Creed Shadows this week, plus 33 Immortals, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (big week for 33 around here), Keita Takahashi's To a T, a $500 Switch 2, Xbox's gaming Copilot AI, the strange possibilities of an Oblivion remake, a little about GDC, and more. Here's the essay about Oblivion's Radiant AI we talked about a bit: https://medium.com/@gatherer286/lost-features-a-critical-essay-on-tes-iv-oblivions-radiant-ai-a0150144ddef Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:27) What's going on with YouTube and our videos? (00:09:25) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:10:37) [Possible Minor Spoilers] There are some story elements in our talk but they are very early and broad. (00:57:19) First Break (00:57:24) 33 Immortals (Early Access) |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 18, 2025 (01:14:38) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (01:22:42) To a T  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 28, 2025 (01:32:37) Second Break (01:33:09) Switch 2 news is coming soon but for now let's speculate! (01:44:30) Microsoft wants to use AI to help you with games (02:00:53) Oblivion comes for us all and maybe in the form of UE5 (02:10:23) Emails (02:32:30) Wrapping up and thanks (02:35:55) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:38:20) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

There might be an Xbox handheld launching this year (?!), plus the actual next Xbox in 2027, and we get together to talk all about that, along with the fairly unhinged new Death Stranding 2 trailer, WWE 2K25, Deliver at All Costs, returning to PUBG in 2025, top-tier comedy sketches, lighting your sardines on fire, and a bunch of other stuff. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:03:05) To move or not to move, that is the question (00:04:27) Shoes on or off in the house? (00:07:30) Brad's 100x Gravity Training (00:09:08) WWE 2K25  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One]  |  Mar 14, 2025 (00:23:01) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:30:12) The Roottrees Are Dead  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux]  |  Jan 15, 2025 (00:31:33) First Break (00:33:57) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:46:36) Split Fiction  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 06, 2025 (00:49:10) PUBG: Battlegrounds  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Dec 20, 2017 (00:56:53) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One]  |  Feb 21, 2025 (00:59:52) Deliver At All Costs  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  TBD (01:04:46) Second Break (01:04:50) The News (Cycle) (01:06:09) Xbox's upcoming console and handheld plans? (01:26:46) Forza Horizon 5's mandatory logins? (01:32:17) Death Stranding 2's latest info and our dismal recap of the first (01:48:13) Lego wants to bring dev in-house (01:53:57) Chrono Trigger has a 30 year anniversary going on (01:58:58) Emails (02:20:27) Wrapping up and thanks (02:22:52) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:25:25) Nextlander Content Updates (02:26:57) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

While we spend a good part of this week's show grappling with the resurrection of the Acclaim name, we also find time to discuss Split Fiction, Knights in Tight Spaces, Gears of War on PS5, buying a (cheap) record player, the whereabouts of Bam Margera, a big week for video game source code, and the Sonic Unleashed PC port with big implications for Xbox 360 game preservation. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 voice of Space Ghost has passed away (00:07:10) Focus Groups for toys and cartoons (00:10:18) Let's all take the music back! (00:17:30) That's it, records or bust (00:25:53) Split Fiction  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 06, 2025 (00:41:55) First Break (00:41:59) Knights in Tight Spaces  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 04, 2025 (00:52:49) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:58:50) Void Crew  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 25, 2024 (01:04:17) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One]  |  Feb 21, 2025 (01:10:48) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (01:13:21) Second Break (01:13:26) News (01:13:33) More about Monolith and their closing (01:21:15) PlayStation VR2 gets a price drop (01:26:05) Gears of War on a PlayStation?! (01:30:42) Tony Hawk is back! (01:38:19) Acclaim is also... back?! (01:47:40) Tanya released the Command and Conquer source code! (01:53:17) Sonic Unleashed gets an unofficial PC port (02:03:44) Emails (02:14:10) Wrapping up and thanks (02:15:24) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:17:30) Nextlander Content Updates (02:18:55) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

This week we attempt to get back to the positive end of the yo-yo cycle by playing Monster Hunter Wilds, LAD: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, more Avowed, and some Steam Next Fest demos, plus the shocking closure of Monolith, some new Fable footage, Microsoft's games AI model, and your emails! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:02:41) Putting reality on pause for a few hours (00:13:52) What's the last stop before dry toast? (00:16:37) Monster Hunter Wilds  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 28, 2025 (00:42:18) Consoles or PC, the eternal struggle (00:48:05) First Break (00:48:10) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 21, 2025 (01:00:26) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (01:17:39) Void Crew  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 25, 2024 (01:20:57) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (01:23:41) Steam Next Fest (01:24:50) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2025 (01:31:41) Fellowship | TBD (01:37:18) Second Break (01:37:23) News (01:37:45) Warner Bros. closes Monolith (01:56:19) Fable delayed to 2026 (02:04:22) Microsoft wants to use AI in game "preservation" (02:16:58) Bloober Team and Konami are back at! (02:22:22) Email (02:33:06) Wrapping up and thanks (02:38:10) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:40:22) Nextlander Content Updates (02:41:18) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

This week we're wowed by Avowed (sorry), and also playing Void Crew, Keep Driving, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. In the news, shocking Marvel Rivals layoffs, a State of Play impressions roundup, Grand Theft Auto Online's user-generated future, and Everwild still exists. Also there might be an asteroid on the way? Tune in and hear all about it! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:26) Why does Windows 11 hate computers?! (00:07:44) Asteroid tracking? (00:10:16) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:41:21) First Break (00:43:48) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:55:38) Keep Driving  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 06, 2025 (01:03:26) Void Crew  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 25, 2024 (01:17:35) Sid Meier's Civilization VII  |  [Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 11, 2025 (01:19:24) Second Break (01:19:29) NetEase lays off NA Marvel Rivals team (01:32:05) Sony's recent State of Play (01:33:24) Saros  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (01:36:45) MindsEye  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:41:00) Directive 8020  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 02, 2025 (01:44:55) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance  |  [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 29, 2025 (01:49:06) Days Gone Remastered  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 25, 2025 (01:49:37) WWE 2K25  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One]  |  Mar 14, 2025 (01:51:06) Darwin's Paradox  |  [Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  2025 (01:51:18) The Midnight Walk  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:51:28) Dreams of Another  |  [PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2]  |  2025 (01:53:02) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 28, 2025 (01:53:13) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds  |  [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (01:57:09) What will the next GTA Online be? (02:03:50) Some tidbits about the future of Xbox (02:10:17) Art Director of Half-Life 2 passes away (02:12:49) Email (02:16:12) Nextlander content updates (02:20:35) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:21:39) Wrapping up (02:23:54) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Brad and Vinny dig holes this week and have a great time doing it, Alex dons his Civilization hat once again, and we all consider this weekend's mysterious PSN outage, the tumultuous development of Monolith's Wonder Woman, yet another Arkham game from Rocksteady, an upside-down Switch 2, the release date of Grand Theft Auto 7, and some rapid-fire State of Play coverage. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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. (00:00:27) Alex opens the door to Hanna-Barbara talk (00:08:44) Leaf blowers, in the snow, at 6AM! (00:14:53) Sid Meier's Civilization VII  |  [Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 11, 2025 (00:46:24) First Break (00:48:41) A Game About Digging A Hole  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 07, 2025 (01:03:19) PowerWash Simulator  |  [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 14, 2022 (01:06:22) Rift of the NecroDancer  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 05, 2025 (01:07:41) Crypt of the NecroDancer  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac]  |  Apr 23, 2015 (01:10:35) Any Avowed excitement out there? (01:13:20) Second Break (01:13:24) PSN goes out and Sony has little to say (01:22:08) State of Play is happening soon! (01:28:01) What is going on with Warner and Wonder Woman? (01:40:53) ...and they are making a Batman game? (01:50:10) Steam adds information about updates during Early Access (01:57:52) Switch 2 might be able to invert? (02:03:13) Oh, and don't forget about GTA! (02:05:01) Emails (02:17:41) BREAKING Live Sony State of Play reacts (02:22:47) ...and back to another email! (02:25:07) Wrapping up and thanks (02:28:32) Nextlander content updates (02:30:31) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

Before February really gets going, we check in with some new indies this week like While Waiting and Rift of the Necrodancer, catch up on news about downsizing at BioWare and Iron Galaxy, Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, the Sleeping Dogs movie, and the long lost Nintendo PlayStation game, learn some interesting facts about industrial paper cutters, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:05:34) YouTube ads seem to be picking up (00:08:41) So, is TikTok just back? Someone explain TikTok to Vinny. (00:14:40) While Waiting  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch]  |  Feb 05, 2025 (00:23:43) First Break (00:23:48) Rift of the NecroDancer  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 05, 2025 (00:43:54) Second Break (00:43:59) The News (00:44:19) Bioware relocates staff permanently? (01:00:24) Iron Galaxy layoffs (01:05:22) Forza Horizon 5 coming to the PS5 (01:11:18) Multiversus officially shutting down (01:20:53) Sleeping Dogs has awoken? (01:26:28) Drones, why is it always drones? (01:33:54) Remember when Sony was working with Nintendo? (01:40:22) Emails (01:48:01) Wrapping up and thanks (01:49:03) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:51:08) NXL content updates (01:53:12) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025

We played a bunch of games this week and now we're here to talk about 'em, including Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Total War: Warhammer III, Crow Country, and... Smash Ultimate? and... Hollow Knight? Plus, in the news, Ninja Gaiden 4, the Celeste dev's next game is canceled, the VGHF opens its digital archives, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:04:41) Is it time to buy a Switch? (00:13:10) Ninja Gaiden II Black  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Jan 23, 2025 (00:23:12) Tokyo Xtreme Racer (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jan 23, 2025 (00:29:54) First Break (00:29:59) Total War: Warhammer III  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux]  |  Feb 17, 2022 (00:37:20) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (00:46:56) Crow Country  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 09, 2024 (00:51:29) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate  |  [Nintendo Switch]  |  Dec 07, 2018 (01:02:38) Second Break (01:02:42) Ninja Gaiden and the Xbox Developer_Direct (01:10:25) Celeste devs cancel next game (01:12:51) Physical game releases are in a tough spot (01:21:47) PlayStation gives incentives signing in on PC (01:25:45) Video Game History Foundation is opening its digital archive (01:37:03) Emails (01:45:30) Wrapping up and thanks (01:47:56) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:52:04) Late breaking questions! (01:53:24) Did the bits mean something once? Do they still mean anything? (02:01:42) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025

We've got a spate of new and upcoming games to talk about this week, including Assassin's Creed Shadows, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Dynasty Warriors Origins, plus they announced the new Switch! They announced the new Switch. Also: looming tariffs in the US that may raise game prices, Bluepoint's canceled online God of War game, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:08:40) Let the previews begin! (00:09:38) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:40:08) First Break (00:40:12) Reminder about possible dynamic ads (00:40:51) Doom: The Dark Ages  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:02:39) The Roottrees Are Dead  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux]  |  Jan 15, 2025 (01:06:43) Dynasty Warriors: Origins  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jan 17, 2025 (01:14:08) Second Break (01:14:12) The Switch 2 is officially announced! (01:27:01) What could potential tariffs mean for video games? (01:36:13) Marvel Snap goes down and comes back up (01:41:16) Sony cancels two live-service games (01:50:29) Ted Price leaves Insomniac (01:52:11) Emails (01:59:55) Nextlander content updates (02:04:01) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

Are they going to announce the Switch 2 this week? Did they announce it already? Is this long nightmare almost over? While we debate those questions, we also discuss The Roottrees Are Dead, Hyper Light Breaker, the "legendary" Japanese IP possibly being resurrected by Xbox, and moshing at Games Done Quick. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:00:49) Let's introduce a new month? (00:06:36) I love games but I also love data about games! (00:13:13) Star Wars Outlaws  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 30, 2024 (00:19:06) The Roottrees are Dead  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux]  |  Jan 15, 2025 (00:31:10) Hyper Light Breaker (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jan 14, 2025 (00:37:22) Some Dragon Age and Indiana Jones (00:41:27) Anything else for January? (00:43:17) Will They or Won't They: Switch 2 Edition (01:02:20) Assassin's Creed gets another delay (01:03:58) Xbox Developer_Direct may have a surprise? (01:09:43) Crazy Taxi gets a live band at AGDQ (01:14:53) Emails (01:29:56) Wrapping up and thanks (01:34:00) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:36:13) Never too early (nor too late) for more Demon's Souls (01:39:10) NXL Content Updates (01:40:22) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

We're barely a week into 2025 and we basically already know what the Switch 2 looks like thanks to CES, plus new GeForce cards, PlayStation movies, and Steam Deck-likes. Also, games we caught up on during the break like Caves of Qud, LOK Digital, Indiana Jones, and Clone Hero, the best restaurants to drown your sorrows in, and the ever-increasing absurdity of the Terminator franchise. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:31) Blight Club, Terminators, and time travel! (00:13:39) Satisfactory [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 10, 2024 (00:17:38) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (00:35:30) Caves of Qud [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 05, 2024 (00:44:51) Lok Digital [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 11, 2024 (00:49:16) Ballionaire [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 10, 2024 (00:55:46) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 09, 2024 (01:02:04) Marvel Rivals [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 06, 2024 (01:03:08) Clone Hero [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 03, 2017 (01:08:03) News (01:08:42) The Switch 2 is really all but officially announced... (01:20:44) The Lenovo Legion Go S (01:26:17) Nvidia has new video cards to sell us (01:35:16) A whole bunch of PlayStation and Sony movies (01:47:11) Private Division has a new owner and new stewards? (01:55:36) Emails (02:06:44) Wrapping up (02:08:59) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:10:09) Nextlander content updates (02:12:34) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

We conclude our rundown of our favorite games of the year this week, focusing on the top four spots on each of our personal top 10 lists, plus some honorable mentions for the games that almost made it. Thanks for listening and happy new year! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:04:12) Number 4 [Brad] (00:12:12) Number 4 [Vinny] (00:18:19) Number 4 [Alex] (00:18:56) Number 3 [Brad] (00:19:13) Number 3 [Vinny] (00:29:15) First Break (00:29:20) Number 3 [Alex] (00:34:59) Number 2 [Brad] (00:36:18) Number 2 [Vinny] (00:37:22) Number 2 [Alex] (00:54:37) Second Break (00:54:56) Number 1 [Brad] (01:06:07) Number 1 [Vinny] (01:14:59) Number 1 [Alex] (01:28:46) Top Ten Recaps (01:29:07) Brad's Top Games of 2024 (01:29:27) Vinny's Top Games of 2024 (01:29:57) Alex's Top Games of 2024 (01:32:15) Honorable Mentions (01:39:20) The rest of the Mentions (01:44:13) GOTY Thought Exercises (01:46:35) Wrapping up (01:48:13) See ya (01:48:22) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025

This year, we get together for a nice, casual, conflict-free two-part dissection of our personal favorite games of the year, with a focus in this first installment on numbers 10 through 5. Hope everyone is having a nice holiday, and thanks as always for your support! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:03:44) Number 10 [Brad] (00:11:25) Number 10 [Vinny] (00:15:42) Number 10 [Alex] (00:16:43) Number 09 [Brad] (00:17:34) Number 09 [Vinny] (00:23:14) Number 09 [Alex] (00:28:00) Number 08 [Brad] (00:34:47) First Break (00:34:52) Number 08 [Vinny] (00:40:31) Number 08 [Alex] (00:45:40) Number 07 [Brad] (00:46:28) Number 07 [Vinny] (00:51:44) Number 07 [Alex] (00:58:20) Number 06 [Brad] (00:59:15) Number 06 [Vinny] (01:08:20) Number 06 [Alex] (01:18:20) Second Break (01:18:25) Number 05 [Brad] (01:29:24) Number 05 [Vinny] (01:35:33) Number 05 [Alex] (01:46:43) Wrapping up (01:47:13) Brad's 10 through 05 picks (01:47:28) Alex's 10 through 05 picks (01:47:41) Vinny's 10 through 05 picks (01:48:31) Join us in the next episode! (01:49:38) See ya! (01:49:48) Thanks and Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts!

Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024

Sandwiched right between 2024's game calendar winding down and our GOTY podcasts kicking off next week, why... it's the Game Awards! We spend this week's show dissecting all the news about The Witcher 4, the Okami sequel, Naughty Dog's new IP, and plenty of other stuff. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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. (00:01:59) We've recorded too much stuff, we have no chance against our fake selves (00:08:50) Alex is happy for the winter foods (00:12:23) The 2024 Game Awards (00:20:28) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] Q3 2025 (00:22:07) Note: Audio might sound different until the break. We had a recording issue. (00:23:02) Shadow Labyrinth [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] 2025 (00:27:21) Rematch [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] Q3 2025 (00:29:47) Game Awards presentation and trappings (00:31:45) The Witcher IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] TBD (00:36:43) Elden Ring: Nightreign [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] 2025 (00:38:16) Untitled GenDesign Game [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (00:41:16) Split Fiction [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 06, 2025 (00:44:27) The Outer Worlds 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] 2025 (00:45:55) Steel Hunters (00:47:56) Game Changers Award (00:49:13) Borderlands 4 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] 2025 (00:51:21) Untitled Virtua Fighter Game (00:55:24) Project Century (00:57:42) Turok: Origins [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on TBD (00:59:56) Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Dec 12, 2024 (01:03:14) Onimusha: Way of the Sword [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2026 (01:06:08) Hunt: Showdown 1896 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 15, 2024 (01:08:30) Stage Fright [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (01:11:29) Double Dragon Revive [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 23, 2025 (01:12:55) Screamer [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on 2026 (01:15:31) Den of Wolves [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (01:16:31) Game of Thrones: Kingsroad [Android, iOS] on 2025 (01:17:43) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (01:19:03) Mafia: The Old Country [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Q3 2025 (01:21:52) Infinity Nikki [Android, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Dec 05, 2024 (01:22:25) Dispatch [PC (Microsoft Windows)] 2025 (01:24:48) Sam Lake / Max Payne bit (01:25:21) Okami Sequel (01:28:21) Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet [PlayStation 5] on TBD (01:35:43) Closing thoughts on The Game Awards (01:42:30) Wrapping up

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

The holidays approach, so we're in GOTY cramming mode with discussions this week about such games as Indiana Jones, Mouthwashing, Infinity Nikki, Beyond Galaxyland, Kill Knight, and Marvel Rivals, plus some loose Game Awards predictions, emails, and plenty more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:04:05) A bit of coffee talk (00:05:03) Happy to see Technology Connections get what he wants! (00:07:53) Back to talking about coffee (00:13:44) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 09, 2024 (00:33:09) Mouthwashing [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 26, 2024 (00:49:49) Infinity Nikki [Android, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Dec 05, 2024 (00:56:00) Beyond Galaxyland [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Sep 24, 2024 (00:59:45) Kill Knight [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Oct 03, 2024 (01:03:32) Tactical Breach Wizards [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 22, 2024 (01:05:06) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (01:11:04) Satisfactory [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 10, 2024 (01:14:24) Marvel Rivals [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 06, 2024 (01:25:14) The Game Awards rumor mill is spinning (01:37:18) Sony stock prices are rising... (01:38:28) ...while the industry still tries to find its footing (01:49:23) Emails (01:58:52) Wrapping up and thanks (02:01:01) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:02:24) Nextlander content updates (02:04:22) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

We're back from Thanksgiving and catching up on the news (Sony might be making a handheld, Ubisoft is shutting down Xdefiant, NES Tetris returns at last), games (Star Wars Outlaws, Dragon Age, STALKER 2), and your emails (Alex's celebrity doppelganger, our dream farewell concerts). Podcast! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:01:07) Rank everything, including months (00:05:47) Is December lit? (00:09:54) Dragon Age: The Veilguard [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 31, 2024 (00:31:51) Satisfactory [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 10, 2024 (00:39:12) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (00:47:25) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 20, 2024 (00:51:23) Nuclear Nightmare [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 20, 2024 (00:54:05) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024 (00:55:01) The PS5 some fun anniversary business (01:00:07) Is Sony gearing up for another handheld? (01:15:22) XDefiant is shutting down (01:24:10) More studios stopping operations (01:30:05) Avatars will be going away on your modern Xbox (01:34:33) Some Tetris news for Tetris fans! (01:40:42) Emails (01:53:49) Wrapping up and thanks (01:59:11) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:00:38) Nextlander content updates (02:01:12) Headiest old GOTY memories (02:03:38) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

With the NXL crew off for the holiday, we bring you another very special episode of Never Been a Better Podcast featuring Austin Walker, Jeff Bakalar, and lengthy discussions about Jell-O universes and pizza drones. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS: (00:01:10) Intro (00:01:41) Fun times with the oral surgeon (00:18:17) Bakalar lives in a sitcom (00:26:08) Let's talk some Batman (00:38:03) What happens with a reverse Superman? (00:42:32) The Alan Moore Theory (00:44:35) The Whole Universe is Jell-o (00:50:20) John Carpenter (00:54:05) You'll never think of Sam Neil the same way again... (00:55:37) Now, I'm no big city scientist... (01:02:09) Repo Man and Repo Men are very different movies (01:05:14) The World's Library (01:07:27) Recalibrating the Smart Board (01:12:22) The pizza drone is no joke (01:13:36) Don't arm the pizza drone... (01:17:51) Wrapping up (01:19:42) Ok, now really wrapping up (01:20:02) See ya! (edited)

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

MinnMax's Ben Hanson stops by to share production stories, his love for Final Fantsy 7: Rebirth, his thoughts on The Game Awards nominees, and much more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:00:37) The positive energy of Ben Hanson! (00:04:18) Everyone SAYS it's cool to take time off... (00:08:38) Let's talk Game of Year logistics (00:20:05) MinnMax Spotlight about EverQuest (00:25:55) Filming in spaces in 2024 (00:31:03) Other MinnMax adventures (00:41:21) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024 (00:57:37) LEGO Horizon Adventures [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Nov 14, 2024 (01:05:52) Tricky Madness [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2024 (01:10:11) The Rise of the Golden Idol [Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac] on Nov 12, 2024 (01:13:40) The other "currently playing" games (01:14:20) Overwatch 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 10, 2023 (01:19:46) The Game Awards Nominees (01:44:53) Sony to possible acquire FromSoftware owner? (01:50:51) Somehow there's a new DK Rap? (01:53:39) New documentary about Half-Life 2 is out! (02:04:41) Emails (02:10:13) Wrapping up and thanks (02:13:33) Mysterious Benefactor shoutouts (02:16:19) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

This week, video games and the people who love them: the PlayStation 5 Pro, Rise of the Golden Idol, Tetris Forever, the return of Battle Aces, backwards compatibility on the successor to Nintendo Switch, a future handheld Xbox, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:02:56) Entertainment mistakes may have been made (00:08:35) The PlayStation 5 Pro and the fans have something to say! (00:28:14) That Indiana Jones game is looking alright! (00:32:05) The Rise of the Golden Idol [Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 12, 2024 (00:45:04) Tetris Forever [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 12, 2024 (00:59:52) Battle Aces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD (01:07:45) ...and many more! (01:09:23) News (01:10:34) There is some Switch 2 news! (01:18:45) Are we getting an Xbox handheld in the future? (01:22:36) The original PSVR adapters are going away (01:26:14) Tony Todd (the voice of Venom) has passed (01:28:56) Lego Horizon Sylens voice actor revealed (01:33:05) Andrew Wilson 3.0 has been activated (01:35:28) Wrapping up and thanks (01:41:36) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

Time to talk about video games into microphones again, with chatter this week about the great Call of Duty account fiasco, Metal Slug Tactics, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the full list of PS5 Pro games, big changes coming to Star Wars Outlaws, how to put in your two weeks, dream airplane gaming setups, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:11:37) Too many logins for games... (00:21:50) Dragon Age: The Veilguard [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 31, 2024 (00:34:54) Neva [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 15, 2024 (00:40:10) Metal Slug Tactics [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 05, 2024 (00:49:35) Some misc games at which we're chipping away (00:50:49) Beyond Galaxyland [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Sep 24, 2024 (00:52:41) News (00:52:43) PS5 Pro Enhanced Games (01:03:28) More Square games on Xbox? (01:08:38) Star Wars Outlaws gets new Creative Director (01:12:22) Update your graphic drivers (01:17:22) Minecraft is forever (01:20:18) Emails (01:33:47) Wrapping up and thanks (01:35:43) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:38:54) Whelp... (01:39:21) See ya

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

They did it: they shipped a new Dragon Age game, and we grapple with this momentous event, along with the definitive end of Concord and Firewalk Studios, a disappointing decision from the US Copyright Office about old game access. Plus, our thoughts on Echo Point Nova, the Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC, Sonic x Shadow Generations, the Shadows of the Damned remaster, our group-pizza dealbreakers, and plenty more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:09) Intro (00:02:58) Never not weird to podcast during rough news (00:05:05) Corporations are not your friends (00:09:50) Cleaning is a way to relieve stress (00:12:50) Gotta get clean for the VR (00:17:30) Fear the Spotlight [Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 22, 2024 (00:21:04) Life is Strange: Double Exposure [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 29, 2024 (00:27:19) Sonic X Shadow Generations [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 25, 2024 (00:34:03) Echo Point Nova [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 24, 2024 (00:45:21) Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania [PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Oct 31, 2024 (00:53:36) Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on Oct 31, 2024 (00:57:24) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024 (01:01:55) Sony shutters Concord studio (01:10:10) US says no to remote access for old games (01:21:05) Dragon Age Veilguard is reviewing well (01:29:38) Emails (01:51:54) Wrapping up and thanks (01:56:58) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

New on the show this week: Fear the Spotlight, Neva, and some hot Steam Next Fest recs. Plus, follow-ups on the Silent Hill 2 remake, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Phoenix Springs, along with Remedy's reveal of FBC: Firebreak, Nintendo's maybe-sorta MMO/crafting playtest, no Prince of Persia sequels anytime soon, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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 (00:02:51) Do not pay your bill before or after the due date! (00:10:45) Collecting everything and owning nothing (00:17:38) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024 (00:24:32) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024 (00:34:18) Fear the Spotlight [Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 22, 2024 (00:48:36) Phoenix Springs [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 07, 2024 (00:53:07) Neva [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 15, 2024 (00:59:51) Alex's favorite Steam Next Fest Demos (01:00:04) Worshippers of Cthulhu [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 21, 2024 (01:01:23) Knights in Tight Spaces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD (01:02:00) Karate Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 30, 2024 (01:03:15) Keep Driving [PC (Microsoft WIndows)] TBD (01:03:59) My Arms Are Longer Now [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] Q3 2025 (01:06:24) FBC: Firebreak [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] 2025 (01:12:45) Xbox Partner Preview mentions (01:18:19) Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest (01:26:21) Netflix Closes Team Blue Studio (01:29:37) There will be no more Prince of Persia: Lost Crown (01:33:37) Wrapping up and thanks (01:37:32) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:39:11) See ya!

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

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 at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2024

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 at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! 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!

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024