The Nextlander Podcast 123: Thumpin' and Rumpin'
Nov 2, 2023
02:08:25
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
(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
(00:02:30) 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
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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
(00:02:30) 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