The Nextlander Podcast 213: The Garbage-to-Gold Ratio
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Aug 28, 2025 This week, the hosts dive into the intriguing world of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and share surprising takes on the infamous Bubsy 4D. Excitement builds as Hollow Knight Silksong finally gets a release date, while speculation arises about Forza Horizon 6 possibly venturing into Japan. Atari's acquisition of classic titles raises eyebrows, and the conversation takes a humorous turn discussing the upcoming Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection. Join in to explore the crossroads of nostalgia and modern gaming trends!
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Thumbs-Up Saved A Language Misstep
- Vinny describes a nervous language exchange with a Spanish-speaking worker and rescued the moment with a thumbs-up.
- He worries about miscommunicating and prefers simple universal gestures to avoid embarrassment.
Avoid Controller Drift During Platforming
- Use a controller without drift when playing platforming sections that require precise double-jumps and dashes.
- Save your dash until necessary and plan movements to avoid repeated retries on long platform sequences.
Sneak Peek At Bubsy 4D In Manhattan
- Vinny attended a surprise Bubsy 4D demo in Manhattan and found it to be a playable, fully voiced modern 3D platformer.
- He felt the developer (Demon Turf makers) may deliver a solid Bubsy sequel despite the franchise's meme reputation.