The Nextlander Podcast

228: That Poodoo You Do

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Dec 18, 2025
The hosts dive into the exciting announcements from the Game Awards, spotlighting new titles like Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and the Street Fighter movie. They speculate about gameplay in Star Wars: Galactic Racer and discuss a variety of anticipated games, including the futuristic Warlock and the indie gem Ontos. Adorable chaos ensues as they critique quirky projects like Bradley the Badger and explore intriguing reveals like Mega Man Dual Override. To wrap up, they share their holiday gaming plans, keeping the excitement alive!
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Negoshi Studio Brings Gritty Yakuza Energy

  • Gang of Dragon from Negoshi Studio channels Yakuza-style brawling with major Korean star Don Lee.
  • Established auteurs leaving big studios keep producing auteur-driven, culturally specific action titles.
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Mega Man Returns To Its 2D Roots

  • Mega Man Dual Override returns Mega Man to classic 2D platforming for the franchise's 40th anniversary.
  • Sometimes franchises succeed by returning to their core format rather than reinventing themselves.
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Control Sequel Shifts Toward Melee Focus

  • Control Resonant shifts Remedy's focus toward melee-forward combat and a new protagonist searching for Jesse.
  • Franchise sequels may change genre emphasis while retaining series' surreal bureaucratic tone.
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