The Nextlander Podcast

We're pretty busy having our minds blown by Alan Wake II this week, but we also find time for a mini-Spider-spoilercast, news like the layoffs at Bungie, Atari's purchase of Digital Eclipse, updates on Remedy's other projects, Xbox's lockout of third-party accessories, and more.

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:02:30) Show rundown
(00:03:21) The scary movies of Halloween
(00:04:53) Alan Wake II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 27, 2023
(00:48:36) Assassin's Creed Mirage [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 05, 2023
(00:51:31) Super Mario Bros. Wonder [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 20, 2023
(00:51:52) El Paso, Elsewhere [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 26, 2023
(00:52:34) [MAJOR SPOILERS] Marvel's Spider-Man 2 [PlayStation 5] on Oct 20, 2023
(01:23:00) News
(01:23:46) Layoffs at Bungie
(01:31:05) Digital Eclipse being acquired by Atari
(01:37:42) Microsoft ended compatibility for unauthorized accessories
(01:45:28) Updates for future Remedy projects
(01:49:48) Ubisoft ending some online services for older games
(01:55:10) Emails
(02:00:25) NXL Watchcast Updates
(02:02:04) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:03:51) Thanks and wrapping up
(02:04:12) Nextlander content updates

On the show this week, we dig into the fifth? sixth? Super Mario Bros. game (y'know, Wonder), discuss the later parts of Spider-Man 2, cover news like the Animal Crossing-ish island builder in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and the first look at the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, think of ways to make video game consoles worse, and more.

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:45) Speaking of evil...
(00:04:25) Show rundown
(00:04:46) Super Mario Bros. Wonder [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 20, 2023
(00:32:36) Marvel's Spider-Man 2 [PlayStation 5] on Oct 20, 2023
(00:53:43) Assassin's Creed Mirage [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 05, 2023
(00:56:23) The Jackbox Party Pack 10 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 19, 2023
(01:04:37) Where we are at with games
(01:07:00) Halloween costume status
(01:09:35) Horror movie recommendations
(01:13:57) Microsoft Partner Stream
(01:14:41) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD
(01:19:22) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 26, 2024
(01:37:49) Emails
(01:54:00) Upcoming for Nextlander and games
(01:58:35) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:00:01) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:01:41) See Ya!

Spider-Man 2 is here, and hey, it's extremely good! That's pretty much all we played this week, but also the Microsoft/Activision deal closed (and Bobby Kotick is on the way out), the other shoe has dropped for Bandcamp as it leaves Epic, one whole Wii U sold in September, we're awash in skincare tips, and more!

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:37) Spider-Man in the cinema
(00:08:56) Marvel's Spider-Man 2 [PlayStation 5] on Oct 20, 2023
(01:16:49) News
(01:17:25) Microsoft and Activision have done it and they will be Bobby free next year
(01:48:16) After 24 years Pete Hines leaves Bethesda
(01:58:28) Masssive layoffs around Bandcamp
(02:13:04) A single person bought a WiiU!
(02:17:40) A little more speculation around the Microsoft and Activision/Blizzard
(02:19:12) Emails
(02:25:51) What's happening on Nextlander
(02:28:11) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:30:19) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:32:07) See Ya!

This week we ended up doing an impromptu dive into the past/present/future of Assassin's Creed in the wake of Mirage's release, talked (?) at length (??) about a new Robocop game (???), dabbled with Payday 3, considered the new PS5 design's place in the pantheon of PlayStations, pondered an AI Guitar hero and Disney's Electronic Arts, and more!

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:04:06) Let's talk about moisturizing and skincare
(00:12:37) Show rundown
(00:12:56) Assassin's Creed Mirage [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 05, 2023
(00:45:35) Robocop: Rogue City [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 02, 2023
(01:01:35) Payday 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Sep 21, 2023
(01:09:05) Cocoon [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 29, 2023
(01:20:16) Break
(01:20:43) PS5 Refresh
(01:40:30) Unity CEO is no longer with Unity
(01:46:24) A future where Disney owns EA?
(01:55:26) Activision/Blizzard mentions Game Pass
(02:02:53) Bobby Kotick mentions Guitar Hero
(02:17:47) Send over some emails at podcast at nextlander dot com!
(02:17:59) Nextlander content updates
(02:21:12) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:23:18) See Ya!

We're in it now, with games releasing fast and furious, and this week we get wrapped up in Cocoon, hit the track in the new Forza Motorsport, and head to Baghdad in Assassin's Creed Mirage. Also: Jim Ryan's Sony exit, mass layoffs at Epic, the end of 3DS and Wii U online, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:55) Come for the emergency tests, stay for the conspiracy theories
(00:08:43) Show rundown
(00:09:39) Cocoon [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 29, 2023
(00:22:37) Forza Motorsport [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 10, 2023
(00:41:44) Assassin's Creed Mirage [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 05, 2023
(00:47:00) [SPOILER] AC Valhalla Plot Details [SPOILER]
(00:47:36) [END OF SPOILERS]
(00:57:47) Fights in Tight Spaces: Weapon of Choice [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 28, 2023
(01:01:06) Remnant II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 25, 2023
(01:13:00) CEO Jim Ryan leaving PlayStation
(01:22:35) Sega cancels Hyenas
(01:24:04) Epic Games to lay off over 800 people
(01:33:07) Former Ubi execs arrested
(01:37:13) Nintendo ending online services for 3DS and Wii U
(01:40:50) More on Bandcamp
(01:44:01) Emails
(01:53:41) It's time for Scary Movie Watchcast!
(01:54:12) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:54:39) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:56:25) Nextlander content updates
(01:58:16) See ya!

This week we've all finished Mortal Kombat 1 and it's time for a mini-spoilercast! Also, Brad played the impressive looking Alan Wake 2, Alex played the Remedy-esque El Paso, Elsewhere, Vinny's way into Chants of Sennaar, Unity has (kind of) cleaned up its mess, and more!

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:02:27) [SPOILERS] Mortal Kombat 1 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch] on Sep 19, 2023
(01:02:40) First Break
(01:02:44) Alan Wake II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 27, 2023
(01:20:24) El Paso, Elsewhere [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 26, 2023
(01:26:05) Chants of Sennaar [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4] on Sep 05, 2023
(01:33:11) Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 31, 2023
(01:34:51) Getting the games on the new TV
(01:36:39) Second Break
(01:36:43) News
(01:37:12) Unity walks back a lot of its upcoming pricing changes
(01:46:39) Hideki Kamiya is leaving PlatinumGames
(01:51:24) A third Star Wars Jedi game gets mentioned during Comic Con
(01:57:17) You can get with Jizz or you can get with Jatz
(02:04:13) Emails and Watchcast updates
(02:07:39) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:08:21) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:10:26) Nextlander content updates
(02:11:59) See ya!

Well, you know, probably not much happened while we were away, it'll just be a nice casual chat this week about the biggest leak of Xbox business operations maybe ever, Unity's ongoing destruction of its business model, a deep lore dive on the release of Mortal Kombat 1, the excellence of F-Zero 99, and maybe some other stuff??

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:10) Intro
(00:07:42) They are still broadcasting radio
(00:21:29) Mortal Kombat 1 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch] on Sep 19, 2023
(01:10:07) First Break
(01:10:11) Forza Motorsport [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 10, 2023
(01:16:03) F-Zero 99 [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 14, 2023
(01:21:52) Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 31, 2023
(01:23:29) The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo [Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 07, 2023
(01:24:57) Golden Idol Mysteries: The Lemurian Vampire [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on Aug 31, 2023
(01:25:59) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Google Stadia] on Aug 03, 2023
(01:27:36) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023
(01:28:47) Second Break
(01:29:03) Xbox leaks possible future consoles, controllers, secret lair plans, etc
(02:06:59) Unity discovers a way to make everyone hate them
(02:25:02) The Switch 2 is apparently real and is being shown
(02:28:56) Apple's new iPhone might play your favorite video game
(02:32:33) Hideo Kojima's favorite movies
(02:34:48) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:35:41) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:37:53) Nextlander content updates
(02:41:26) See ya!

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We're taking a pause on the regular show this week to bring you another banger from the Patreon archive, in which Abby Russell and Austin Walker join us to talk about pottery, Legally Blonde, and scrambled porn.

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Abby's pottery: one, two
Austin's Halloween image

CHAPTERS

(00:01:10) Intro
(00:02:16) The fine art of pottery
(00:11:06) When is the Giant Beast reunion?
(00:13:42) Halloween around the world
(00:14:59) Image should be embedded on the Patreon post for this podcast
(00:16:34) Rain Walker
(00:18:32) Prometheus moment
(00:19:28) What happened to 3D?
(00:20:29) First Break
(00:20:39) Cinema excitement
(00:23:43) Legally Blonde summary
(00:26:50) Severance is also apparently very good!
(00:28:36) What We Do in the Shadows
(00:29:38) Nappy TV time
(00:30:32) What helps you get your ZZZs?
(00:32:59) Why is swim team so early?!
(00:34:20) Alex's hooliganism
(00:36:15) Bart Simpson bans
(00:37:31) TV during dinners
(00:43:46) The family computer
(00:45:03) What's scrambled porn?
(00:51:39) Second Break
(00:51:49) Dispensary vs Headshop
(00:52:40) Dental time
(01:04:08) Scarred as a youth
(01:09:05) Wrapping up and thanks

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This here is a podcast about our further adventures in Starfield, Trine the Fifth, Shadow Gambit, the abrupt closure of Volition, the looming SAG-AFTRA video game industry strike, Charles Martinet's uncertain ambassadorship, and a bunch of other stuff.

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:03:31) Need To Do VS Want To Do
(00:08:52) Doom 3 and game genres
(00:14:39) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023
(00:30:47) First Break
(00:30:51) Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 17, 2023
(00:33:44) Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 31, 2023
(00:38:13) Baldur's Gate 3 [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2023
(00:43:22) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 28, 2023
(00:50:29) Second Break
(00:50:33) The News
(00:50:34) Volition has been shuttered
(01:10:13) SAG-AFTRA strike for video games next?
(01:23:57) To DLC or Not to DLC
(01:27:31) Cyberpunk 2077 devs lay out what is free and what is paid in the coming update
(01:30:18) Charles Martinet also doesn't know what a Mario Ambassador is
(01:38:29) Emails
(01:46:27) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:48:52) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:50:11) Nextlander Content Updates
(01:51:18) See ya!

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Yep, this is the one where we talk about Starfield for like 90 minutes. It's a pretty big game! The Making of Karateka is also just great, Armored Core VI has inspired some mech fever, PlayStation Plus is getting a big price increase, Baldur's Gate 3 isn't getting splitscreen on the series S, and more. Podcast!

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:09) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023
(00:01:35) [POSSIBLE SPOILERS] We don't really get into much of the story but there will be talk of characters and the general premise.
(01:28:10) First Break
(01:28:17) Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC] on Aug 25, 2023
(01:34:19) The Making of Karateka [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 29, 2023
(01:50:18) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Aug 03, 2023
(01:52:15) Second Break
(01:52:19) News
(01:52:25) Sony raising the price of PS Plus(es)
(01:59:47) Baldur's Gate 3 getting its Xbox releases
(02:05:12) Baldur's Gate 3 getting some narrative love
(02:09:02) Gaming for me is like a religion and Starfield is...
(02:12:59) Dragon Age Dreadwolf might be a ways off
(02:17:22) Harley Quinn voice actress passes away
(02:19:54) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:21:44) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:24:28) See Ya!

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Games! Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Like a Dragon Gaiden, Persona 5 Tactica and the Persona 3 remake, the new Madden, Fort Solis, and more. News! The Xbox 360 Marketplace closure, remakes of 7th Guest, Star Wars: Dark Forces, and ray-traced Half-Life 2, the PlayStation Portal, and Charles Martinet's retirement. That's a lot of podcast!

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:51) We watched and potentially archived Gamescom
(00:06:26) We'll have some Starfield talk next week
(00:07:38) Alex saw a bunch of Sega stuff
(00:08:23) Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 09, 2023
(00:16:34) Persona 5 Tactica [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 17, 2023
(00:17:53) Persona 3 Reload [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on 2024
(00:26:38) First Break
(00:26:42) Bomb Rush Cyberfunk [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 18, 2023
(00:38:43) Fort Solis [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 22, 2023
(00:52:45) Immortals of Aveum [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 22, 2023
(00:58:34) Madden NFL 24 [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One] on Aug 18, 2023
(01:08:11) Vampire Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 17, 2021
(01:09:14) Moving Out 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 15, 2023
(01:09:31) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Aug 03, 2023
(01:14:12) Second Break
(01:14:44) Microsoft is altering the deal. Pray they don't alter it further?
(01:19:05) What do we lose when we lose the Xbox 360 marketplace?
(01:30:20) Sony's PlayStation Portal gets a price
(01:34:15) The 7th Guest is getting a VR remake
(01:37:30) Star Wars: Dark Forces getting a remaster
(01:41:34) Half-Life 2 getting a... rebuilt?
(01:44:57) Charles Martinet will no longer voice Mario?
(01:58:30) Emails
(02:02:08) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:06:39) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:08:41) See Ya!

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This week, somehow we're all spending a lot of time with 2023's hottest game, Vampire Survivors (except together this time!?), Baldur's Gate 3 with friends is a high old time, the identity of the $2 billion Embracer partnership has been revealed, Bungie names a new Zavala, and plenty of other stuff!

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:06) The finer points of mowing the lawn
(00:07:26) Vampire Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 17, 2021
(00:32:05) First Break
(00:32:10) Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 10, 2023
(00:36:43) En Garde! [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 16, 2023
(00:42:14) Moving Out 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Aug 15, 2023
(00:47:35) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Aug 03, 2023
(01:07:07) New Xbox Dashboard
(01:10:32) Second Break
(01:10:36) The News
(01:10:48) Who didn't want to be Embraced?
(01:17:16) Netflix wants you to play their games everywhere
(01:27:34) Xbox's new strike policy
(01:34:59) Keith David to voice Zavala
(01:43:03) Emails
(01:52:56) Upcoming Nextlander content
(01:57:54) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:59:11) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:00:16) See ya!

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It was hard to resist the dark urge to keep playing Baldur's Gate 3 long enough to go on this podcast and talk about Baldur's Gate 3, but we pulled it off, plus WrestleQuest, a long-overdue Red Dead Redemption rerelease, Final Fantasy XVI sales numbers, EVO impressions and a Killer Instinct blast from the past, and more.

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rs. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:52) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Aug 03, 2023
(00:01:06) [Possible minor spoilers but we don't go into narrative details and do our best to avoid them]
(00:49:09) First Break
(00:49:13) WrestleQuest [Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 22, 2023
(01:03:41) Remnant II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 25, 2023
(01:13:38) The Expanse: A Telltale Series [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 27, 2023
(01:17:21) Pikmin 4 [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 21, 2023
(01:18:20) Second Break
(01:18:25) The News
(01:18:36) Red Dead Redemption coming to PS4 and Switch
(01:24:42) Square Enix and Final Fantasy 16
(01:31:10) Microsoft selling controller parts for repairs
(01:42:17) EVO 2023
(01:47:49) Killer Instinct getting new updates?
(01:52:35) Emails
(01:55:12) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:59:10) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:01:24) See ya!

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Author Jordan Minor joins us this week to talk about charting the last 45 years of video game history in his new book Video Game of the Year, plus a bunch of other stuff including Disney Illusion Island, Venba, Telltale's new Expanse game, the case of the missing Transformers games, and finally (finally!!) some concrete details about the next Nintendo console.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:41) Special Guest: Jordan Minor
(00:01:06) Book: Video Game of the Year by Jordan
(00:40:59) First Break
(00:41:03) Disney Illusion Island [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 28, 2023
(00:49:23) Venba [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 31, 2023
(00:54:48) The Expanse: A Telltale Series [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 27, 2023
(01:00:51) Pikmin 4 [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 21, 2023
(01:11:21) Mortal Kombat 11 [PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on Apr 23, 2019
(01:12:24) Second Break
(01:12:28) Switch successor officially on the way?
(01:33:22) Like a Dragon Gaiden getting only digital release in the West?
(01:40:09) Jedi Survivor coming to last-gen consoles?
(01:44:00) Who has the Transformer hard drives?
(01:45:13) 2005 is when the original animated film takes place
(01:53:46) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:56:13) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:57:49) Thanks again to Jordan Minor. His new book is Video Game of the Year

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It's a new podcast! about video games! and those video games include! Remnant II, Pikmin 4, The Banished Vault, Oxenfree 2, and Viewfinder, plus the news! about Tencent buying most of Techland, Ubisoft cancelling the Immortals sequel, and, uh, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart running on a Steam Deck?

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CHAPTERS

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:09) Are my coils out of alignment?
(00:02:30) Watching Aunty Donna with the kids
(00:11:34) Remnant II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 25, 2023
(00:31:35) First Break
(00:33:12) The Banished Vault [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 25, 2023
(00:41:00) Oxenfree II: Lost Signals [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS] on Jul 12, 2023
(00:45:54) Pikmin 4 [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 21, 2023
(00:56:51) Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 20, 2023
(01:03:18) Viewfinder [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Jul 18, 2023
(01:07:52) Final Fantasy XVI [PlayStation 5] on Jun 22, 2023
(01:09:30) Second Break
(01:10:02) Tencent and Techland
(01:14:42) Ubisoft cancels Immortals sequel
(01:18:34) Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on PC
(01:29:09) PlayStation 5's weird looking handheld thing
(01:34:18) Emails
(01:46:50) Wrapping up and thanks!
(01:50:06) Mysterious Benefactors
(01:52:56) See Ya!

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You could just go play Viewfinder right now instead of listening to us tell you to go play Viewfinder... but you could also listen on for chatter about Exoprimal, Oxenfree 2, new Switch hunger, Blizzard putting their damn games on Steam, the end (?) of "Xbox Live," and more.

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(00:00:10) intro
(00:01:16) New house and new internet troubles
(00:04:35) Dehumidifiers are still cool technology
(00:06:27) The Games!
(00:07:03) Viewfinder [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Jul 18, 2023
(00:24:43) First Break
(00:24:48) Oxenfree II: Lost Signals [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, iOS] on Jul 12, 2023
(00:32:56) Exoprimal [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 14, 2023
(00:45:34) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass - Wave 5 [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 12, 2023
(00:51:10) Second Break
(00:51:14) News
(00:51:35) Blizzard bringing games to Steam?
(01:01:19) Activision and Microsoft extend deadline
(01:02:51) Farewell Xbox Live?
(01:09:30) Xbox gets voice moderation
(01:11:21) Possible changes to how portable devices handle batteries
(01:19:40) Ratatan from the makers of Patapon!
(01:23:47) Major Nelson steps away
(01:26:48) Gex fans rejoice! More Gex!
(01:29:15) Emails
(01:32:47) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:34:30) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:36:33) Nextlander content recap
(01:38:06) See Ya!

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Friend of the show Danny O'Dwyer joins us this week to talk about Noclip's new archival video project, the tricky nature of publishing old footage, and a bunch of other production reminiscing. Also, the budget F.E.A.R. action of Trepang2, Microsoft's victory over the FTC, Digital Eclipse's new interactive documentary, and more!

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rs. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:04) Danny O'Dwyer is here!
(00:02:16) Now we just ask Danny a bunch of questions
(00:41:29) First Break
(00:41:33) The video games
(00:41:47) Disco Elysium: The Final Cut [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Google Stadia] on Mar 30, 2021
(00:42:32) Planescape: Torment - Enhanced Edition [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Android] on Apr 11, 2017
(00:49:31) Diablo IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 06, 2023
(00:53:13) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Nintendo Switch] on May 12, 2023
(00:59:22) Trepang2 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jun 21, 2023
(01:05:04) Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp [Nintendo Switch] on Apr 21, 2023
(01:10:05) Dave the Diver [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jun 28, 2023
(01:10:47) Has there been a better time for a Steam Deck?
(01:13:41) Second Break
(01:13:46) Ok, Danny, what's up with all these Game Tapes?
(02:08:24) FTC loses fight to prevent Microsoft deal
(02:18:42) EA Announces new Black Panther game
(02:20:53) Karateka getting some Digital Eclipse love
(02:26:17) Yuji Naka sentenced to prison and fined
(02:28:37) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:32:24) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:35:17) See Ya!

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We're out on break this week, so in lieu of our normal weekly show, we're back with another very special bonus episode, the original description of which was: We're joined by Abby Russell and Jeff Bakalar to talk all sorts of vehicles, space elevators, and the current status of Moonstruck.

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(00:00:00) We're on vacation
(00:01:00) Intro
(00:02:35) Introducing the folks (though some info might already be out of date)
(00:04:00) Closets
(00:06:43) Bakalar shares most of a story
(00:08:47) Getting around LA and health insurance
(00:11:55) Motorcycles versus cars
(00:14:34) This place doesn't SEEM like the safest place to drive
(00:17:43) Electric vehicles and cancelling cobalt
(00:20:14) Shoot it into the moon
(00:23:41) Build the space elevator
(00:25:19) A big old Earth butthole
(00:29:30) Vandalizing the space elevator
(00:30:12) First Break
(00:30:22) Taking a trip to space
(00:35:36) Is Jupiter the new Mars?
(00:36:09) Are moons the new planets?
(00:40:26) Actors getting paid
(00:45:56) Calling out Moonstruck
(00:50:03) Our new anime expert
(00:51:07) How do we save romance?
(00:53:39) Ding Dongs are back in a huge way
(00:58:07) Second Break
(00:58:20) TV time
(01:05:09) The amazing world of kids TV
(01:09:18) Raising those kids
(01:15:12) How's that office?
(01:19:46) Wrapping up
(01:21:52) See ya!

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The All-Elite Wrestling game is finally out and Alex has spent a bunch of time with it, Sludge Life 2 has oozed onto the scene, we're still playing Diablo and Final Fantasy, a ton of juicy details have emerged from the Microsoft/Activision FTC hearings, and Nintendo has pledged the unthinkable: carrying your online account over to their next console. Sounds like a video game podcast to me!

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rs. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:55) Alex is recording from the new 'studio'!
(00:05:47) All Elite Wrestling: Fight Forever [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 29, 2023
(00:24:11) First Break
(00:24:15) Final Fantasy XVI [PlayStation 5] on Jun 22, 2023
(00:35:05) Diablo IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 02, 2023
(00:41:35) Sludge Life 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jun 27, 2023
(00:42:48) Home Safety Hotline
(00:44:41) Second Break
(00:45:03) Mortal Kombat 1 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch] on Sep 19, 2023
(00:48:47) FTC wants to know if CoD will be on PS5
(01:04:58) Nintendo thinks it has this Username thing figured out
(01:11:11) Some reports on how much E3 was making
(01:16:56) Emails
(01:27:37) Upcoming Nextlander Content
(01:29:30) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:32:04) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:32:50) See ya!

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There's a new Final Fantasy out! They're making a new 2D Super Mario Bros.! Super Mario RPG is getting a remake! Someone cranked up the WarioWare machine again! Things are happening! Video games are happening!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:35) Oversleeping or just sleeping enough?
(00:08:02) [POSSIBLE SPOILERS] Final Fantasy XVI [PlayStation 5] on Jun 22, 2023
(00:52:21) First Break
(00:52:25) Aliens: Dark Descent [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 20, 2023
(01:03:57) Diablo IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 02, 2023
(01:11:58) Second Break
(01:12:02) The Nintendo Direct
(01:31:34) Dan Houser's new studio?
(01:36:47) Thanks and wrapping up
(01:39:33) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:41:05) Nextlander Content Updates
(01:43:19) See Ya!

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The Summer games announcement window has closed, and now it's time to sift through darn near everything that got announced to hash out what impressed us, what's coming out later this year, why November is still so empty (??), whether Starfield can really deliver, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:14) Show Rundown
(00:02:19) Diablo IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 06, 2023
(00:04:01) Street Fighter 6 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 02, 2023
(00:04:35) Vampire Survivors: 1.5 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Android, iOS, Mac] on Jun 12, 2023
(00:05:37) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [Nintendo Switch, Wii U] on Mar 03, 2017
(00:10:08) The Summer of Games?
(00:10:57) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Jan 18, 2024
(00:12:52) Fable [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD
(00:16:57) Marvel's Spider-Man 2 [PlayStation 5] on Oct 20, 2023
(00:21:32) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024
(00:27:09) Baby Steps [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on 2024
(00:29:53) Avowed [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on 2024
(00:32:10) Alan Wake II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 17, 2023
(00:34:16) Star Wars: Outlaws [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024
(00:37:08) First Break
(00:37:23) Mortal Kombat 1 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch] on Sep 19, 2023
(00:43:18) Forza Motorsport [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 10, 2023
(00:45:18) Assassin's Creed Mirage [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 12, 2023
(00:50:42) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024
(00:54:24) Marathon [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD
(00:56:23) Helldivers II [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2023
(00:56:49) Star Trek Infinite
(00:58:45) Star Trucker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024
(01:00:16) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on 2024
(01:03:02) The Talos Principle II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on 2023
(01:03:26) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Q4 2023
(01:03:44) Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD
(01:03:59) Frostpunk 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024
(01:04:14) Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD
(01:05:03) John Carpenter's Toxic Commando [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024
(01:06:13) Persona 3 Reload [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on 2024
(01:06:29) Persona 5 Tactica [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 17, 2023
(01:07:23) The back of the year releases
(01:10:31) Remnant II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 25, 2023
(01:11:19) Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 07, 2023
(01:16:18) Second Break
(01:16:22) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023
(01:39:38) Don't expect a new Xbox in the near future
(01:42:29) Embracer is going to be contracting
(01:48:00) Most anticipated games from what was shown?
(01:50:26) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:52:37) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:54:45) 777 across the board
(01:56:05) See Ya

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With the E3-ish window looming (and the skies darkening), this week we recap a bunch of the games we'd like to see during the coming showcases, Diablo IV has our clicking fingers awfully tired, Apple announced an extremely expensive AR headset for... someone, we try desperately to talk ourselves out of buying fight sticks, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:56) Sure is pretty weird out there
(00:08:20) Diablo IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 06, 2023
(00:49:36) First Break
(00:49:42) Amnesia: The Bunker [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 06, 2023
(00:55:26) We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] on Jun 02, 2023
(01:00:24) Street Fighter 6 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 02, 2023
(01:10:32) Second Break
(01:10:36) News
(01:10:41) The Apple Vision Pro
(01:30:35) An easier way to get games on your Mac?
(01:37:29) What we could see or would like to see shown this summer
(01:58:31) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:00:55) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:02:53) CNET is unionizing?
(02:03:26) Nextlander content updates
(02:03:43) See ya!

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It's Street Fighter 6 week and we've all been on a Metro City tour, the System Shock remake finally (!!) came out, Nvidia is leaning heavily into AI-assisted game development, Nintendo is stepping up its efforts against emulators, the Last of Us multiplayer game has been downscaled, and more. Lot going on this week!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:20) Remember summer vacation?
(00:06:51) My kids are better than me. Period.
(00:09:29) Street Fighter 6 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 02, 2023
(00:42:04) First Break
(00:42:09) System Shock [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 30, 2023
(00:51:54) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Nintendo Switch] on May 12, 2023
(01:00:22) Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on May 26, 2023
(01:03:51) Sunshine Shuffle [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 24, 2023
(01:06:27) None of us played Gollum
(01:11:36) Second Break
(01:11:40) News
(01:12:07) Nvidia reveals tools for AI-based NPCs
(01:32:17) Nintendo says NOPE to Dolphin on Steam
(01:37:16) The Last of Us multiplayer delayed
(01:41:57) Alan Wake 2 will not have a disc... or will it?
(01:48:24) Emails
(01:53:17) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:55:34) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:58:31) See Ya!

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Sony's PlayStation Showcase happened right in the middle of this podcast, so we break down all the news 'n trailers about Bungie's new Marathon, Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and a stack of other games, plus a bunch more Zelda: TOTK talk, Warhammer 40k: Boltgun, Star Trek: Resurgence, another basement poop infiltration, and more!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:46) Show rundown
(00:02:55) Vinny's weird day
(00:13:32) [POSSIBLE SPOILERS] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Nintendo Switch] on May 12, 2023
(00:38:14) First Break
(00:38:24) Rest in peace Tina Turner
(00:40:58) Star Trek: Resurgence [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on May 23, 2023
(00:50:34) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 23, 2023
(00:58:07) Planet of Lana [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 23, 2023
(01:00:15) After Us [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on May 23, 2023
(01:04:28) Games Recap
(01:05:23) Second Break
(01:05:27) The News
(01:05:33) Sony PlayStation Showcase
(01:07:08) The first party games
(01:07:48) Fairgame$
(01:09:08) Concord
(01:09:52) Marathon
(01:14:46) Revenant Hill
(01:16:25) Phantom Blade 0
(01:18:50) The Talos Principle 2
(01:20:01) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
(01:24:24) Helldivers 2
(01:25:07) Ghostrunner 2
(01:25:21) Teardown
(01:25:41) Assassin's Creed Mirage
(01:27:27) Foamstars
(01:28:09) Dragon's Dogma II
(01:29:35) Destiny 2: The Final Shape
(01:30:21) Neva
(01:31:00) Beat Saber PSVR2
(01:32:15) Sword of the Sea
(01:33:08) Alan Wake II
(01:34:47) Resident Evil 4 PSVR2
(01:35:45) Marvel's Spider-man 2
(01:40:14) The other games
(01:42:05) Mortal Kombat 1
(01:52:20) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:54:44) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:57:17) See ya!

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You may have heard Tears of the Kingdom is upon us, so we spend a bunch of time on early impressions and BOTW comparisons this week before moving on to the delightful people-puzzling of Humanity, the Overwatch 2 PvE cancellation, some sure-to-be-timely speculation about the new Mortal Kombat, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:02:15) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Nintendo Switch] on May 12, 2023
(00:41:54) First Break
(00:41:58) Humanity [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR2] on May 16, 2023
(00:54:47) Cook Serve Forever [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 15, 2023
(00:57:47) Second Break
(00:57:51) News
(00:58:10) Overwatch 2 canceling PVE Hero Mode
(01:10:42) VICE Media filing for bankruptcy
(01:20:31) Mortal Kombat getting (another) reboot?
(01:33:29) Pac-Man 99 going offline
(01:36:06) Nic Cage making his video game debut
(01:40:54) Sony's PlayStation Showcase announced
(01:44:29) Emails
(01:52:35) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:55:35) Enjoy your Zelda-ing
(01:57:16) See ya!

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How else to mark the 100th-ish episode of this podcast than with a tribute to Sum 41, plus games like the end of Jedi Survivor, the Golden Idle DLC, Tape to Tape, and Touch Type Tale, Phil Spencer's comments on Redfall and the console race, Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:04:31) The comings and goings of ketchup and mustard
(00:07:49) The history of Grey Poupon and Mustard Missiles
(00:10:19) Show rundown
(00:13:03) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 28, 2023
(00:43:40) First Break
(00:43:45) Golden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 04, 2023
(00:48:45) Tape To Tape [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 03, 2023
(00:54:50) Touch Type Tale - Strategic Typing [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on March 28, 2023
(01:03:23) Redfall [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 02, 2023
(01:09:24) Resident Evil 4 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4] on Mar 24, 2023
(01:14:44) Second Break
(01:14:48) Microsoft gets clearance to buy Activision in EU
(01:19:52) Phil Spencer talking about Xbox's place in the market
(01:36:14) Is PSVR2 getting closer to working on PC?
(01:43:18) Karl Urban in Mortal Kombat?
(01:48:16) Sum 41 calls it quits
(01:57:07) Coming up on Nextlander
(01:58:30) Thanks and wrapping up
(01:58:53) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:00:38) Heading into Zelda time and beyond
(02:02:59) See Ya!

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On this week's show: Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and Redfall are out and we've played both, people are out there playing Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 4k right now, Vampire Survivors is somehow getting a TV show, a trailer dropped for the Gran Turismo motion picture, and more!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:53) Droopy Dog? Nope, nope, nope
(00:01:35) All of the cartoon dogs
(00:02:58) Oh, those silly vultures... I think
(00:04:46) Do people baptize their pets?
(00:05:38) Is Milo and Otis horrible?
(00:07:03) Air Bud will save us
(00:07:27) Redfall [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 02, 2023
(00:53:07) First Break
(00:53:12) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 28, 2023
(01:20:53) Second Break
(01:20:56) News
(01:21:05) Apparently, people are already playing Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
(01:30:40) Midnight Suns no longer coming to Switch
(01:34:01) A Double Dragon is coming out?
(01:39:47) Vampire Survivors will become a TV show?
(01:47:55) Gran Turismo has a trailer out
(01:53:16) Emails
(02:00:56) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:03:34) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:05:29) What's are you looking forward to playing?
(02:06:18) See Ya!

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Alex played Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the UK blocked the Microsoft/Activision merger, so you can imagine we devoted a lot of this episode to those subjects. But also: Advance Wars: Reboot Camp, Horizon: Burning Shores, Stranded: Alien Dawn, condiment strategies, and accidentally getting elected to office.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:41) How to properly construct a sandwich
(00:02:50) Give'em an inch they take a kilometer
(00:09:01) Show rundown
(00:09:28) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Nintendo Switch] on May 12, 2023
(00:34:03) First Break
(00:34:07) Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp [Nintendo Switch] on Apr 21, 2023
(00:42:34) Stranded: Alien Dawn [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Apr 25, 2023
(00:57:05) Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores [PlayStation 5] on Apr 19, 2023
(01:05:01) Second Break
(01:05:05) The News
(01:05:32) The UK prevents Microsoft Activision deal... for now
(01:19:10) Partial track list for Samba de Amigo: Party Central
(01:25:35) New DLC for Case of the Golden Idol?!
(01:27:56) The Emails
(01:38:53) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:41:10) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:42:54) Nextlander content updates
(01:44:04) See ya!

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We're fresh off our break, and... where'd all these video games come from?? We dive into Dead Island 2, Horizon's Burning Shores DLC, Minecraft Legends, the new Vampire Survivors expansion, Cyberpunk's path tracing mode, the contents of the noble baseball, and a bunch of other stuff!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:12) Little League is weird
(00:09:19) Maybe sports are just weird?
(00:10:02) Ok, we know wrestling is weird
(00:13:20) Show rundown
(00:13:38) Dead Island 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 21, 2023
(00:25:03) Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores [PlayStation 5] on Apr 19, 2023
(00:25:17) [POSSIBLE FORBIDDEN WEST SPOILERS] Try my best avoid any.
(00:41:11) First Break
(00:41:15) Minecraft: Legends [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Apr 18, 2023
(00:53:31) Vampire Survivors: Tides of the Foscari [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Android, iOS] on Apr 13, 2023
(00:57:10) Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 12, 2023
(01:02:53) Cyberpunk 2077 [Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 10, 2020
(01:06:12) Portal with RTX [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 08, 2022
(01:10:37) Second Break
(01:10:41) News
(01:11:04) Sega owns Angry Birds?
(01:11:41) Suicide Squad has been delayed into 2023
(01:15:57) Some notable departures from 343 Studios
(01:22:14) Media Molecule will stop updating Dreams
(01:27:48) Emails
(01:36:51) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:38:24) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:40:15) Nextlander content updates
(01:41:17) See ya!

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We're mostly away from the mics this week, so here we present the inaugural ep of this patron-exclusive reunion podcast, in which Austin Walker and Dan Ryckert join Vinny and Alex as they talk about what makes a mech a mech, slipping and sliding, and of course porn. (If you like what you hear, check us out on Patron at the link below!)

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(00:00:00) We're on vacation!
(00:01:10) Intro
(00:03:34) Bidet all day
(00:04:13) Peanut butter and shag carpeting
(00:05:38) Welcome to the show
(00:06:44) What has everyone been up to?
(00:13:27) What makes a mech a mech?
(00:20:49) First Break
(00:20:58) Titan A.E.
(00:32:30) American Movie
(00:33:45) Is Billy Mitchell rich?
(00:35:55) Decks and Slip n' Slides
(00:39:56) Nerf and Super Soakers
(00:42:36) Is paintball life?
(00:46:06) Nobody will laser Dan's eyes anymore
(00:47:43) Alex later said it was Gotcha! for the NES
(00:48:01) Play sick video games or go out in the death sun?
(00:48:41) Second Break
(00:48:54) These kids are like sponges
(00:49:55) Oh, are you talking about these nuts?
(00:53:53) Dan forgets about the teenage years
(00:54:51) Talking about sex with your parents
(01:18:06) Wrapping up and thanks

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Hello and welcome to this video game podcast, in which Brad is deeper into RE4, Vinny has finished his sinister fishing in Dredge, and Alex is reclaiming the land in Terra Nil. Also, Sony's rumored PS5 streaming handheld, Asus' Steam Deck competitor, a new Street Fighter movie, living with Mario and Sonic (and Bonk), and more.

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(00:00:09) Intro
(00:00:33) Ski Week?!
(00:03:46) The weather is pleasant and misty
(00:09:33) Let's all become politicians
(00:12:53) Resident Evil 4 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4] on Mar 24, 2023
(00:35:17) First Break
(00:35:21) Dredge [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 30, 2023
(00:42:06) Terra Nil [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 28, 2023
(00:49:01) Second Break
(00:49:06) News
(00:49:10) A new PlayStation handheld?
(01:02:46) Asus has a Steam Deck-like?
(01:10:32) Hopefully, more options for expanding Xbox storage
(01:18:00) Phil Harrison has left Stadia
(01:21:56) Will there be a new Street Fighter movie?
(01:27:22) Vampire Survivors is getting more DLC
(01:29:09) Emails
(01:37:14) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:40:15) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:41:51) Thanks everyone and we'll be back (live) after next week
(01:43:15) See ya!

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This week we defy the laws of spacetime and causality to bring you discussion of games such as the Resident Evil 4 remake, Lunark, Crime Boss: Rockay City, and Hellgineer, plus impressions from the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay walkthrough, a live!! reaction to the cancellation of E3, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:56) Being flexible and changing the definition of time
(00:01:35) Show rundown
(00:02:39) Tchia [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 21, 2023
(00:08:32) Resident Evil 4 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4] on Mar 24, 2023
(00:25:20) First Break
(00:25:24) Crime Boss: Rockay City [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 28, 2023
(00:42:58) Lunark [Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 30, 2023
(00:48:58) Dredge [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 30, 2023
(00:51:31) Hellgineers [PC]
(00:55:28) Second Break
(00:55:32) New Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay
(01:12:40) Ubisoft and Sega officially pull out of E3 2023...
(01:22:36) Multiverses is shutting down its "beta"
(01:25:50) ...AND E3 2023 is cancelled?
(01:30:13) EA laying off over 700 employees
(01:33:58) Cyberpunk 2077 getting path tracing?
(01:42:08) Wrapping up and recap
(01:43:55) Thanks and content updates
(01:47:37) See Ya!

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This week we spent a bunch of time time on islands, both vampire (Brad played Redfall) and tropical (we all played Tchia), Alex seems to genuinely like the new WWE game, we pay respects to Lance Reddick, Counter-Strike 2 is actually a real thing, Ubisoft dabbles in AI development tools, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:04) Water problems
(00:03:41) Show Rundown
(00:04:31) Redfall [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 02, 2023
(00:26:09) First Break
(00:26:13) Tchia [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 21, 2023
(00:43:25) Diablo IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 06, 2023
(00:56:20) WWE 2K23 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 17, 2023
(01:04:43) Second Break
(01:04:50) Lance Reddick has passed away
(01:11:25) Counter-Strike 2 is coming and soon
(01:23:37) Ubisoft is introducing some new 'AI' tools
(01:42:25) Spider-Man 2 seems to have a release date
(01:53:01) Nextlander content updates
(01:55:30) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:56:47) Thanks and wrapping up
(01:57:01) How are things at PAX?
(01:58:16) See ya!

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This week Brad's getting into wrestling history just in time for Alex to talk about this year's interactive WWE product, we did some VR shooting in The Dark Pictures: Switchback, took Spin Rhythm XD for a... spin, Xbox games might stream on Switch someday, driverless cars are running amok, and more.

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(00:00:09) Intro
(00:01:34) Now that you've listened, would you like to take a quick survey?
(00:04:26) Where are Alex's meds?
(00:06:25) No tips, no politics, and no fluoride
(00:09:54) Holmes is where the heart is
(00:12:16) Show rundown
(00:12:41) WWE 2K23 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 17, 2023
(00:36:49) First Break
(00:37:24) The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR [PlayStation VR2] on Mar 16, 2023
(00:49:15) Life of Delta [Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 13, 2023
(00:53:37) Spin Rhythm XD [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 14, 2023
(01:02:28) Marauders Early Access [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 03, 2022
(01:09:10) Barotrauma [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac] on Mar 13, 2023
(01:10:13) The Last Starship Early Access [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 15, 2023
(01:11:26) Resident Evil 4 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4] on Mar 24, 2023
(01:18:05) Second Break
(01:18:23) Game Delays
(01:20:55) Microsoft making more deals for content distribution
(01:31:35) What's going on with IO Interactive?
(01:42:06) Email(s)
(01:43:33) Coming up on the Watchcast
(01:44:54) Nextlander content updates
(01:45:58) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:48:42) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:50:06) See ya!

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This week: the Yellow Turban Rebellion has never been so up close and personal in Wo Long, Dead Cells completes its destiny and becomes a Castlevania game, Alex gets a Steam Deck, Starfield gets a release date, a new Counter-Strike of some sort might be on the way, and more!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:01) From breaking game records to breaking nails
(00:05:03) The ranking of the most disgusting office behavior
(00:07:16) Alex got a Steam Deck!
(00:15:23) Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 03, 2023
(00:33:56) First Break
(00:34:00) Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Mar 06, 2023
(00:45:01) Rhythm Storm Demo [2023]
(00:52:27) Dead Space [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Jan 27, 2023
(01:04:10) Second Break
(01:04:15) News
(01:04:50) Starfield gets a new release date
(01:06:20) Xbox Games Showcase also gets a date
(01:12:25) Counter-Strike 2 our Counter-Strike on Source 2?
(01:20:13) Playdate gets a store and price increase
(01:24:59) Emails
(01:37:21) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:39:53) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:42:13) See ya!

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How are there so many games when it's only February? This week we dig into Atomic Heart, Company of Heroes 3, a bunch more PSVR2 stuff, gigantic new video cards, the Humanity demo, Jeff Minter's Akka Arrh, and more Dead Space. Also: Nintendo's E3 no-show, Mortal Kombat 12 speculation, and a bunch of other stuff!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:16) Vulgar prices, obscene lengths, and graphic cards
(00:18:34) Some more thoughts on PlayStation VR2
(00:32:39) First Break
(00:32:44) Atomic Heart [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 21, 2023
(00:39:53) Company of Heroes 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 23, 2023
(00:51:20) Kerbal Space Program 2 [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 24, 2023
(00:58:02) Akka Arrh [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 21, 2023
(01:05:51) Humanity (Demo) [PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 2023
(01:13:22) Dead Space [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Jan 27, 2023
(01:25:23) HITMAN [Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021
(01:27:38) Second Break
(01:27:43) News
(01:27:47) Nintendo officially says "No thanks" to E3
(01:35:05) Mortal Kombat 12 is apparently coming this year?
(01:48:10) Elden Ring's DLC gets a name
(01:50:17) Sony's recent State of Play
(02:00:04) Tango Gameworks' founder leaves
(02:02:10) Show recap
(02:03:03) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:03:37) Coming up on The Watchcast
(02:05:17) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:07:15) Nextlander content updates
(02:10:05) See ya!

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Brad's spent a bunch of time in a PlayStation VR2 and it's time to talk hardware, launch games, and topsy-turvy tummy feelings, plus Like a Dragon: Ishin!, more Dead Space and Deliver Us Mars, Microsoft's full-court press on the Activision acquisition, Ubisoft's E3 skepticism, and more.

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(00:00:09) Intro
(00:01:19) Show rundown
(00:01:51) San Francisco, the Windy City?
(00:06:12) PlayStation VR2
(00:18:05) Horizon Call of the Mountain [PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023
(00:26:39) No Man's Sky: Fractal [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation VR2, Oculus Rift, SteamVR, PlayStation VR] on Feb 22, 2023
(00:31:14) Tetris Effect [PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023
(00:31:31) Rez Infinite [PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023
(00:36:07) The Light Brigade [SteamVR, Meta Quest 2, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR2, Windows Mixed Reality] on Feb 22, 2023
(00:45:18) Kayak VR: Mirage [PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023
(00:46:00) Gran Turismo 7 [PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023
(00:54:31) First Break
(00:54:44) Like a Dragon: Ishin! [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2023
(01:06:30) Deliver Us Mars [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Feb 02, 2023
(01:09:11) Blanc [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 14, 2023
(01:12:11) Dead Space [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Jan 27, 2023
(01:24:03) HITMAN 3 [Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021
(01:29:21) Second Break
(01:30:16) Microsoft making deals to make deals?
(01:49:36) Jake Solomon leaves job at Firaxis as Studio Head
(01:56:20) Ubi will be at E3 if E3 will be in 2023
(02:02:19) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:03:54) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:05:28) Nextlander Content Updates
(02:08:03) See Ya!

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We're unexpectedly talking about Metroid Prime in 2023, Theatrhythm has started seizing control of Brad's life, Vinny's solving voxel crimes, Alex is slowly morphing into Agent 47, PlaneBoatCar is coming to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and a bunch of other stuff both video game and not!

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(00:00:12) Intro
(00:01:43) Happy February 15th
(00:07:48) Metroid Prime Remastered [Nintendo Switch] on Feb 08, 2023
(00:26:11) First Break
(00:26:15) Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line [PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch] on Feb 16, 2023
(00:39:30) Deliver Us Mars [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Feb 02, 2023
(00:44:39) System Shock [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 2023
(00:51:42) Shadows of Doubt [PC (Microsoft Windows)]
(00:57:31) Cook Serve Forever [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 2023
(00:58:55) Darkest Dungeon II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 08, 2023
(01:03:09) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023
(01:13:36) HITMAN[Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021
(01:19:24) Second Break
(01:19:28) News
(01:19:34) Latest Nintendo Direct
(01:20:04) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Nintendo Switch] on May 12, 2023
(01:26:45) Pikmin 4 [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 21, 2023
(01:29:23) Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp [Nintendo Switch] on Apr 21, 2023
(01:30:23) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch] on Q3 2023
(01:33:01) Game Boy games coming to the Switch Online
(01:38:25) The Psychonauts 2 documentary seems cool!
(01:43:40) Microsoft says Game Pass can negatively affect sales
(01:50:03) Emails
(02:07:46) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:09:21) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:11:35) Nextlander Content Updates
(02:12:37) See Ya!

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This week we're mostly just into the hottest new pop culture, from John Carter to Ginuwine to 160GB iPods. Plus: more Hi-Fi Rush, Dead Space, Forspoken, and Hitman Freelancer, the Steam Next Fest, the Xbox 360 marketplace remains open (for now), Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pricing, video games with 6s at the end and/or that are coming out in 2025, and more!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:04) A Ginuwine backlog of games?
(00:02:09) Truly a bunch of magic mics and Magic Mike
(00:04:55) Showgirls, John Carter, and Battleship...?
(00:09:18) Show rundown
(00:09:32) Hi-Fi Rush [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 25, 2023
(00:24:20) First Break
(00:24:24) Dead Space [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 27, 2023
(00:35:14) Tape to Tape [Demo]
(00:46:04) HITMAN 3 [Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021
(01:02:31) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023
(01:06:42) Second Break
(01:06:46) News
(01:07:18) Xbox 360 Store remains open!
(01:17:29) Possible $70 price for new Zelda?
(01:22:48) Nintendo implementing pay raises
(01:27:04) Activision Blizzard settlement with SEC
(01:31:28) A news Gears game is in the works at Coalition?
(01:39:44) Judas gets 2025 release window
(01:45:52) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:46:11) Nextlander content updates
(01:48:37) Mysterious Benefactor Tier shoutouts
(01:50:22) See ya!

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This week we're buried in games, games, games! Games such as Dead Space, Hi-Fi Rush, Hitman's Freelancer mode, GoldenEye, Season, and Like a Dragon: Ishin! Also: console no-shows at this year's rebooted E3, early indications of demand for PS VR2, release dates for Xbox games like Redfall and Minecraft Legends, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:08) Show Rundown
(00:03:41) Alex discovers AI generated sitcoms
(00:09:26) Hi-Fi Rush [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 25, 2023
(00:26:50) First Break
(00:26:55) Season: A Letter to the Future [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 31, 2023
(00:36:40) Dead Space [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 27, 2023
(00:47:04) HITMAN [Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021
(01:04:31) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023
(01:09:26) GoldenEye 007 [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 26, 2023
(01:14:57) Kingdom Rush [Xbox One] on Jan 25, 2023
(01:16:59) SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake [PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on Jan 31, 2023
(01:18:43) Like a Dragon: Ishin! [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2023
(01:24:43) Second Break
(01:24:48) The News
(01:25:13) Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo not officially joining E3?
(01:40:40) Sony denies cutting PSVR2 production numbers
(01:44:31) The DC Universe wants to unite across all media
(01:52:47) Amazon is getting in the Tomb Raider business?
(01:58:08) Xbox Developer Direct recaps
(02:06:39) The games we talked about
(02:08:09) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:09:35) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:11:34) Nextlander Content Updates
(02:13:18) See ya!

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Did Brad choose 2023 to get into Subnautica VR? Yes. Did we check out that new SteamWorld Build demo? Yes. Do we have early-ish thoughts on Forspoken? Yes. Did we know what Hi-Fi Rush was when we recorded this? ...No. Can't win 'em all!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:16) Shove your Access Points down your Pi-Hole
(00:05:58) Show Rundown
(00:06:12) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023
(00:29:02) First Break
(00:29:09) SteamWorld Build [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] in 2023
(00:38:34) Subnautica VR [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Oculus Rift, SteamVR] on Jan 23, 2018
(00:48:37) Signalis [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 27, 2022
(00:50:34) Vampire Survivors [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Nov 10, 2022
(00:53:34) Second Break
(00:54:28) Microsoft, 343, and the future of Halo
(01:02:22) More games added to PlayStation VR2's launch window
(01:12:14) Justin Roiland resigns from Squanch Games
(01:18:57) Xbox adds new features to manage energy consumption
(01:27:10) Breaking news update. It's happening
(01:28:30) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:31:12) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:33:17) See ya!

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This week's podcast is packed with words about handheld adventures, console preferences, and games like Signalis, LizardSpock, and the hottest Microvanias. Also: Microsoft layoffs, a strike at Ubisoft, creeping PC hardware requirements, questionable Xbox storage solutions, haunted vehicles, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:54) Down in the meme hole
(00:01:52) The Show Rundown
(00:08:19) I finally got my Playdate!
(00:13:19) Alex sounds ready for Steam Deck
(00:17:46) Games like... LizardSpock?
(00:19:16) Signalis [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 27, 2022
(00:25:27) First Break
(00:25:36) The Case of the Golden Idol [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 13, 2022
(00:30:44) Atrio: The Dark Wild [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 10, 2021
(00:33:58) Vampire Survivors [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Nov 10, 2022
(00:38:32) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 16, 2022
(00:45:52) Second Break
(00:46:40) Microsoft's massive layoffs
(00:54:02) Possible strike by Ubisoft Paris employees
(01:06:54) Justin Roiland felony charges
(01:12:16) The best selling games of 2022 in the US
(01:18:14) What's your most popular platform?
(01:24:01) Ready to upgrade all the hardware?
(01:29:36) Emails
(01:40:45) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:41:34) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:43:22) Nextlander content updates
(01:44:38) See ya!

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Do we know what the hell is going on with WWE? Not exactly, but we try to make sense of it anyway, plus our first steps into Warzone 2.0's DMZ, the end of High on Life, Vinny's foray into Vampire Survivors, an Apple VR headset, thoughts on a Last of Us Part 3, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:03:51) What is going on with... wrestling?
(00:10:02) Show rundown
(00:10:56) Old computer parts: Keep it or Junk it?
(00:14:03) The Games
(00:14:08) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 16, 2022
(00:27:09) First Break
(00:27:13) The Case of the Golden Idol [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 13, 2022
(00:37:21) High on Life [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 13, 2022
(00:43:10) Atrio: The Dark Wild [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 10, 2021
(00:45:55) Vampire Survivors [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Nov 10, 2022
(00:54:13) Dota 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Jul 09, 2013
(01:01:56) Second Break
(01:02:00) The News
(01:02:10) Xbox and Bethesda's Developer_Direct
(01:11:25) Apple's newest gadget might be VR/AR?
(01:16:44) Ubisoft has some delays
(01:21:12) Sony News
(01:21:18) The PS5 shortage is over?
(01:22:59) PS5's accessibility controller
(01:26:06) Last of Us show is getting positive buzz
(01:36:13) Emails
(01:45:06) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:46:52) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:48:37) Nextlander content updates
(01:50:16) See ya!

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The motley range of games we got into over the holidays includes Card Shark, Dota 2, Sky: Children of the Light, and COD: Warzone 2.0 and DMZ. (Next stop: Escape From Tarkov.) Also: new year's etiquette, 3DS archeology, the YouTube recommendations challenge, and more!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:03:43) When is it too late to wish someone a Happy New Year
(00:06:35) How are these kids getting a 3DS?!
(00:12:56) Show Rundown
(00:13:16) Upgrading that PS5!
(00:20:03) Pentiment [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2022
(00:20:25) NOTE: Some light story structure talk about Pentiment throughout. Nothing explicit.
(00:31:37) First Break
(00:31:50) The Case of the Golden Idol [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 13, 2022
(00:35:45) Card Shark [Nintendo Switch, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jun 02, 2022
(00:39:31) Grounded [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Sep 27, 2022
(00:44:01) Vampire Survivors [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Nov 10, 2022
(00:47:11) Dota 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Jul 09, 2013
(00:52:43) Sky: Children of the Light [PlayStation 4] on Dec 2022
(00:57:22) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 16, 2022
(01:06:59) Second Break
(01:07:04) News
(01:08:06) Epic pays $520 million in settlements
(01:15:14) Epic also shutting down some online services and games
(01:24:48) John Carmack leaves Meta and has some words
(01:29:42) Chris Metzen returns to World of Warcraft
(01:35:42) Hitman 3 enters a World of Assassination
(01:41:37) Emails [podcast at nextlander dot com]
(01:52:18) Oh yeah? What's in your YouTube recommended list?!
(01:58:05) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:59:04) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:01:01) Nextlander content updates
(02:01:35) See ya!

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Our last podcast of the year means it's time to consider our favorite games of the year-- and from narrative adventures like Citizen Sleeper and NORCO to insidious time sinks like Vampire Survivors and indie throwbacks like Tunic, there's a lot to consider. Thanks to everyone for your support, and happy holidays!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:23) GOTY Housekeeping
(00:01:57) Most Insidious Time Sink
(00:28:05) Game We Most Wish Had Come Out This Year
(00:51:34) First Break
(00:51:38) Top Ten Games of the Year!
(01:51:39) Second Break
(01:51:43) Ordering the list
(02:08:14) The list is made
(02:10:03) Recap of all the categories
(02:13:55) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:16:33) See Ya!
(02:16:45) Mysterous Benefactor Shoutouts

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Come one, come all to the first installment in our year-end reflection on many of our favorite games this year, with some chill, non-binding, conflict-free awards for storytelling, art design and technical achievement in visuals, some personal categories just for funsies, and moresies!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:42) Game of the Year housekeeping notes
(00:03:46) Best Storytelling (Games noted for possible spoilers)
(00:07:07) The Quarry [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Jun 10, 2022
(00:09:40) Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4] on Nov 11, 2022
(00:15:40) FAR: Changing Tides [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on Mar 01, 2022
(00:17:10) Tunic [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch] on Mar 16, 2022
(00:19:43) Stray [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 19, 2022
(00:24:05) Immortality [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2022
(00:28:15) Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 18, 2022
(00:29:53) The Excavation of Hob's Barrow [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Sep 28, 2022
(00:31:15) Citizen Sleeper [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on May 05, 2022
(00:33:16) Pentiment [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2022
(00:38:33) Norco [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Mar 24, 2022
(00:42:33) The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe [Linux, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 27, 2022
(00:43:53) God of War Ragnarök [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022
(00:44:54) Horizon Forbidden West [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4] on Feb 18, 2022
(00:51:45) Elden Ring [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 25, 2022
(00:55:46) First Break
(00:55:50) Best Storytelling winners
(01:02:42) Vinny's Category: FMV And/Or Point and Click Adventure Games That Are for Cool People
(01:06:44) Best Game We Came Back To
(01:24:57) Brad's Category: Hard Game Club
(01:35:03) Second Break
(01:35:07) Best Look
(02:19:59) Alex's Category: Music
(02:43:53) Wrapping up and recap
(02:47:29) See ya!
(02:47:43) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (thanks everyone!)

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Another Game Awards has come and gone, and we spend a bunch of time this week going over Hades II, Judas, Death Stranding 2, Earthblade, Armored Core VI and plenty of the other big announcements. We also played a bunch of High on Life, dabbled with Forspoken and Crisis Core Reunion, finished Callisto Protocol, and more. Video games!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:02:33) Show rundown
(00:03:18) High on Life [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 13, 2022
(00:22:12) First Break
(00:22:17) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023
(00:37:05) The Callisto Protocol [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One] on Dec 02, 2022
(00:57:33) Melatonin [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 15, 2022
(01:01:38) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 14, 2022
(01:05:14) Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Dec 13, 2022
(01:08:10) Second Break
(01:08:15) The News
(01:08:23) The Game Awards happened!
(01:15:17) Judas [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on TBD
(01:20:04) Death Stranding 2 [PlayStation 5] on TBD
(01:24:27) Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on 2023
(01:28:10) Hades II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD
(01:30:13) Earthblade [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024
(01:31:06) Remnant II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD
(01:32:56) Crime Boss: Rockay City [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 28, 2023
(01:37:30) Vampire Survivors [iOS, Android] on Dec 08, 2022
(01:37:48) Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q1 2023
(01:38:18) Hellboy: Web of Wyrd [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] on TBD
(01:38:40) Street Fighter 6 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 02, 2023
(01:39:39) Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Apr 19, 2023
(01:41:42) Replaced [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2023
(01:42:09) Atomic Heart [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 21, 2023
(01:42:46) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 17, 2023
(01:43:51) Meet Your Maker [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 04, 2023
(01:44:29) Transformers: Reactivate [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on TBD
(01:46:21) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on 2023
(01:52:23) FTC doesn't like Microsoft buying Activision
(01:58:50) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:01:25) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:03:37) Coming up for Nextlander
(02:06:13) See ya!

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Games? In December?! We played a bunch of Callisto Protocol and Midnight Suns this week, checked out Unreal Engine 5 via Fortnite, covered Michael Madsen's return to video games, Jeff Minter's return to Atari, Yuji Naka's return to being arrested, some pre-Game Awards teasers, and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:04:11) Who is documenting all the "wall finds"?
(00:05:33) Sitting next to strangers while eating
(00:08:08) Let's talk about the beer boot
(00:09:34) Show rundown
(00:11:00) The Callisto Protocol [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One] on Dec 02, 2022
(00:34:45) First Break
(00:34:49) Marvel's Midnight Suns [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 02, 2022
(00:52:17) Swordship [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Dec 05, 2022
(00:55:17) Fortnite: Chapter 4 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS] on Dec 04, 2022
(01:03:59) Need for Speed Unbound [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Nov 29, 2022
(01:07:49) Second Break
(01:08:35) Microsoft games will be $70 in the future
(01:14:02) Yuji Naka gets arrested... again?
(01:17:27) Game Awards are happening and Michale Madsen might be there?
(01:21:55) Jeff Minter is doing a new game!
(01:28:56) Get your Fuser DLC before it's too late!
(01:35:39) The Emails
(01:50:43) Nextlander Content Updates
(01:51:35) Show recap
(01:51:57) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:53:09) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:55:08) Coming up on NXL
(01:56:31) See Ya

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We're getting down to the last of 2022's releases, and this week we peel out in Need for Speed Unbound, play the year's final West with Evil West, check in on the RE Village DLC, talk about new consoles and old consoles, get all excited about a new Yuzo Koshiro Genesis soundtrack (and game), and more.

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:02) How were the givings of thanks?
(00:11:44) Show rundown
(00:12:16) Need for Speed Unbound [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 02, 2022
(00:30:00) First Break
(00:30:05) Evil West [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Nov 22, 2022
(00:47:33) Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 28, 2022
(00:54:59) Pentiment [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2022
(01:04:21) God of War Ragnar├╢k [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022
(01:05:52) Second Break
(01:05:57) News
(01:06:51) Microsoft could face more trouble taking over Activision
(01:17:23) No new consoles until 2028?
(01:22:51) Thoughts on the latest Mario movie trailer?
(01:30:16) Yuzo Koshiro is making a new game?
(01:35:06) Emails
(01:37:05) Thanks and wrapping up
(01:38:13) Nextlander content updates
(01:40:04) Mysterious Benefactors Tier Shoutouts
(01:41:40) See ya

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This week: Alex played High on Life, Vinny finished God of War, Brad pledged fealty to the immortal god emperor (or didn't), we questionably ranked the states of the northeast, Yuji Naka done got arrested, and more!

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(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:42) The ranking of the north east states
(00:07:52) Show rundown
(00:08:22) High on Life [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 13, 2022
(00:26:20) First Break
(00:26:25) Warhammer 40,000: Darktide [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 30, 2022
(00:52:02) Pentiment [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2022
(00:55:55) God of War Ragnar├╢k [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022
(01:06:19) Second Break
(01:06:53) Possible insider trading with Sonic creator, Yuji Naka
(01:12:11) Ubisoft releasing some titles on Steam
(01:17:12) Bethesda responds to the Doom soundtrack allegations
(01:25:27) Dead Island 2 delayed... again
(01:27:09) Volition becomes part of Gearbox?
(01:34:34) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:35:56) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:37:56) Nextlander content updates
(01:41:01) See Ya!

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