The Nextlander Podcast 224: Thirty-Year-Old Video Games
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Nov 20, 2025 The hosts dive into the allure of classic titles like Metal Gear Solid while ruminating on Ubisoft's financial troubles and potential takeovers. They explore the vibrant multiplayer chaos of Lumines Arise and the roguelike thrill of Sektori. There’s a heartfelt tribute to gaming pioneer Rebecca Heineman and discussions about upcoming titles including Hollow Knight: Silksong. Plus, a hilarious quiz on whether certain games will see a 2026 release keeps the energy high!
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Fix Pi4 Composite Audio Before Buying Dongles
- Vinny asks for help troubleshooting Raspberry Pi 4 composite audio pitching up and suggests avoiding buying many cheap dongles as a workaround.
- He invites listeners to share config fixes for LibreELEC instead of adding extra hardware.
Dispatch's Charm Outweighs Flawed Mechanics
- Vinny and the hosts describe Dispatch as a heavily animated, voice-acted narrative where you manage superhero squads via a dispatch mini-game mechanic.
- The writing, humor, and character performances carry the game despite some randomness in dispatch outcomes.
Lumines Arise Modernizes A Classic
- Lumines Arise modernizes the synesthetic puzzle formula with richer particle effects, VR support, and multiplayer features.
- The game balances nostalgia and new mechanics but some visual stages can obscure gameplay in VR.