The Nextlander Podcast 226: The Brian Cranston of Podcasting
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Dec 4, 2025 This week dives into podcasting celebrity trends versus dedicated podcasters. Alex shares his excitement over the Analogue 3D hardware. The hosts explore the kid-friendly vibes of Marvel's Cosmic Invasion. A controversial game called Horses faces major platform bans due to its themes. Silent Hill f’s atmospheric strengths and tricky combat mechanics are discussed. They also recap Fortnite's cinematic chapter six finale and speculate on the future of franchises like Dead Rising and Metal Gear. Listener emails add humor and depth to the conversation!
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Celeb Podcasts Need Consistency
- Hosts bristled at celebrities doing short-lived podcasts that crowd the space without consistent effort.
- They respect celebrities who commit to the grind, but resent those who do a few episodes then disappear.
Analogue 3D Hands-On Purchase
- Alex bought an Analogue 3D to play N64 cartridges on modern displays and loved its design and region-free support.
- He uses original N64 controllers and praises save-per-cart settings, though wireless controllers are sold separately.
Marvel Beat-'Em-Up: Fun Over Ferocity
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion nails bright, chunky beat-'em-up combat with 15 playable characters and tag mechanics.
- It favors fun, accessible encounters over brutal arcade difficulty and feels ripe for DLC characters.