The Nextlander Podcast

237: Konami Might Be Back

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Feb 19, 2026
They unpack Sony's State of Play reveals, including God of War Trilogy Remake and new PS5 releases. A big Konami block sparks excitement about Castlevania, Silent Hill Townfall, and a Metal Gear collection. Short takes on Avowed, Control Resonant, Species: Unknown, and indie highlights keep the conversation lively.
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Cinematic Tension In Species: Unknown

  • Species: Unknown nails cinematic tension with monster-specific mechanics that force team cohesion.
  • Predictable ship maps can become a feature by rewarding learned navigation and tactics.
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Signal Bigger State Of Play Shows

  • State of Play quality varies; Sony should better signal when a broadcast contains major announcements.
  • Clearer framing would help viewers decide which streams warrant attention.
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Castlevania Heads Back To Metroidvania

  • Castlevania: Belmont's Curse signals a Symphony of the Night–style Metroidvania with whip-based traversal.
  • Involving Motion Twin/Evil Empire points to kinetic, precise action with exploration focus.
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