The Nextlander Podcast

This week we spent a bunch of time time on islands, both vampire (Brad played Redfall) and tropical (we all played Tchia), Alex seems to genuinely like the new WWE game, we pay respects to Lance Reddick, Counter-Strike 2 is actually a real thing, Ubisoft dabbles in AI development tools, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:01:04) Water problems(00:03:41) Show Rundown(00:04:31) Redfall [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 02, 2023(00:26:09) First Break(00:26:13) Tchia [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 21, 2023(00:43:25) Diablo IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 06, 2023(00:56:20) WWE 2K23 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 17, 2023(01:04:43) Second Break(01:04:50) Lance Reddick has passed away(01:11:25) Counter-Strike 2 is coming and soon(01:23:37) Ubisoft is introducing some new 'AI' tools(01:42:25) Spider-Man 2 seems to have a release date(01:53:01) Nextlander content updates(01:55:30) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:56:47) Thanks and wrapping up(01:57:01) How are things at PAX?(01:58:16) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Brad's getting into wrestling history just in time for Alex to talk about this year's interactive WWE product, we did some VR shooting in The Dark Pictures: Switchback, took Spin Rhythm XD for a... spin, Xbox games might stream on Switch someday, driverless cars are running amok, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:09) Intro(00:01:34) Now that you've listened, would you like to take a quick survey?(00:04:26) Where are Alex's meds?(00:06:25) No tips, no politics, and no fluoride(00:09:54) Holmes is where the heart is(00:12:16) Show rundown(00:12:41) WWE 2K23 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 17, 2023(00:36:49) First Break(00:37:24) The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR [PlayStation VR2] on Mar 16, 2023(00:49:15) Life of Delta [Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 13, 2023(00:53:37) Spin Rhythm XD [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 14, 2023(01:02:28) Marauders Early Access [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 03, 2022(01:09:10) Barotrauma [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac] on Mar 13, 2023(01:10:13) The Last Starship Early Access [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 15, 2023(01:11:26) Resident Evil 4 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4] on Mar 24, 2023(01:18:05) Second Break(01:18:23) Game Delays(01:20:55) Microsoft making more deals for content distribution(01:31:35) What's going on with IO Interactive?(01:42:06) Email(s)(01:43:33) Coming up on the Watchcast(01:44:54) Nextlander content updates(01:45:58) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:48:42) Wrapping up and thanks(01:50:06) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: the Yellow Turban Rebellion has never been so up close and personal in Wo Long, Dead Cells completes its destiny and becomes a Castlevania game, Alex gets a Steam Deck, Starfield gets a release date, a new Counter-Strike of some sort might be on the way, and more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:01) From breaking game records to breaking nails (00:05:03) The ranking of the most disgusting office behavior (00:07:16) Alex got a Steam Deck! (00:15:23) Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 03, 2023 (00:33:56) First Break (00:34:00) Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Mar 06, 2023 (00:45:01) Rhythm Storm Demo [2023] (00:52:27) Dead Space [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Jan 27, 2023 (01:04:10) Second Break (01:04:15) News (01:04:50) Starfield gets a new release date (01:06:20) Xbox Games Showcase also gets a date (01:12:25) Counter-Strike 2 our Counter-Strike on Source 2? (01:20:13) Playdate gets a store and price increase (01:24:59) Emails (01:37:21) Wrapping up and thanks (01:39:53) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:42:13) See ya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are there so many games when it's only February? This week we dig into Atomic Heart, Company of Heroes 3, a bunch more PSVR2 stuff, gigantic new video cards, the Humanity demo, Jeff Minter's Akka Arrh, and more Dead Space. Also: Nintendo's E3 no-show, Mortal Kombat 12 speculation, and a bunch of other stuff! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:10) Intro(00:01:16) Vulgar prices, obscene lengths, and graphic cards(00:18:34) Some more thoughts on PlayStation VR2(00:32:39) First Break(00:32:44) Atomic Heart [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 21, 2023(00:39:53) Company of Heroes 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 23, 2023(00:51:20) Kerbal Space Program 2 [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 24, 2023(00:58:02) Akka Arrh [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 21, 2023(01:05:51) Humanity (Demo) [PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 2023(01:13:22) Dead Space [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Jan 27, 2023(01:25:23) HITMAN [Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021(01:27:38) Second Break(01:27:43) News(01:27:47) Nintendo officially says "No thanks" to E3(01:35:05) Mortal Kombat 12 is apparently coming this year?(01:48:10) Elden Ring's DLC gets a name(01:50:17) Sony's recent State of Play(02:00:04) Tango Gameworks' founder leaves(02:02:10) Show recap(02:03:03) Wrapping up and thanks(02:03:37) Coming up on The Watchcast(02:05:17) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:07:15) Nextlander content updates(02:10:05) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad's spent a bunch of time in a PlayStation VR2 and it's time to talk hardware, launch games, and topsy-turvy tummy feelings, plus Like a Dragon: Ishin!, more Dead Space and Deliver Us Mars, Microsoft's full-court press on the Activision acquisition, Ubisoft's E3 skepticism, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers.(00:00:09) Intro(00:01:19) Show rundown(00:01:51) San Francisco, the Windy City?(00:06:12) PlayStation VR2(00:18:05) Horizon Call of the Mountain [PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023(00:26:39) No Man's Sky: Fractal [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation VR2, Oculus Rift, SteamVR, PlayStation VR] on Feb 22, 2023(00:31:14) Tetris Effect [PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023(00:31:31) Rez Infinite [PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023(00:36:07) The Light Brigade [SteamVR, Meta Quest 2, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR2, Windows Mixed Reality] on Feb 22, 2023(00:45:18) Kayak VR: Mirage [PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023(00:46:00) Gran Turismo 7 [PlayStation VR2] on Feb 22, 2023(00:54:31) First Break(00:54:44) Like a Dragon: Ishin! [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2023(01:06:30) Deliver Us Mars [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Feb 02, 2023(01:09:11) Blanc [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 14, 2023(01:12:11) Dead Space [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Jan 27, 2023(01:24:03) HITMAN 3 [Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021(01:29:21) Second Break(01:30:16) Microsoft making deals to make deals?(01:49:36) Jake Solomon leaves job at Firaxis as Studio Head(01:56:20) Ubi will be at E3 if E3 will be in 2023(02:02:19) Wrapping up and thanks(02:03:54) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(02:05:28) Nextlander Content Updates(02:08:03) See Ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're unexpectedly talking about Metroid Prime in 2023, Theatrhythm has started seizing control of Brad's life, Vinny's solving voxel crimes, Alex is slowly morphing into Agent 47, PlaneBoatCar is coming to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and a bunch of other stuff both video game and not! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers.(00:00:12) Intro(00:01:43) Happy February 15th(00:07:48) Metroid Prime Remastered [Nintendo Switch] on Feb 08, 2023(00:26:11) First Break(00:26:15) Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line [PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch] on Feb 16, 2023(00:39:30) Deliver Us Mars [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Feb 02, 2023(00:44:39) System Shock [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 2023(00:51:42) Shadows of Doubt [PC (Microsoft Windows)](00:57:31) Cook Serve Forever [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 2023(00:58:55) Darkest Dungeon II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 08, 2023(01:03:09) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023(01:13:36) HITMAN[Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021(01:19:24) Second Break(01:19:28) News(01:19:34) Latest Nintendo Direct(01:20:04) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [Nintendo Switch] on May 12, 2023(01:26:45) Pikmin 4 [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 21, 2023(01:29:23) Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp [Nintendo Switch] on Apr 21, 2023(01:30:23) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch] on Q3 2023(01:33:01) Game Boy games coming to the Switch Online(01:38:25) The Psychonauts 2 documentary seems cool!(01:43:40) Microsoft says Game Pass can negatively affect sales(01:50:03) Emails(02:07:46) Wrapping up and thanks(02:09:21) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(02:11:35) Nextlander Content Updates(02:12:37) See Ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're mostly just into the hottest new pop culture, from John Carter to Ginuwine to 160GB iPods. Plus: more Hi-Fi Rush, Dead Space, Forspoken, and Hitman Freelancer, the Steam Next Fest, the Xbox 360 marketplace remains open (for now), Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pricing, video games with 6s at the end and/or that are coming out in 2025, and more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers.(00:00:10) Intro(00:01:04) A Ginuwine backlog of games?(00:02:09) Truly a bunch of magic mics and Magic Mike(00:04:55) Showgirls, John Carter, and Battleship...?(00:09:18) Show rundown(00:09:32) Hi-Fi Rush [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 25, 2023(00:24:20) First Break(00:24:24) Dead Space [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 27, 2023(00:35:14) Tape to Tape [Demo](00:46:04) HITMAN 3 [Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021(01:02:31) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023(01:06:42) Second Break(01:06:46) News(01:07:18) Xbox 360 Store remains open!(01:17:29) Possible $70 price for new Zelda?(01:22:48) Nintendo implementing pay raises(01:27:04) Activision Blizzard settlement with SEC(01:31:28) A news Gears game is in the works at Coalition?(01:39:44) Judas gets 2025 release window(01:45:52) Wrapping up and thanks(01:46:11) Nextlander content updates(01:48:37) Mysterious Benefactor Tier shoutouts(01:50:22) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're buried in games, games, games! Games such as Dead Space, Hi-Fi Rush, Hitman's Freelancer mode, GoldenEye, Season, and Like a Dragon: Ishin! Also: console no-shows at this year's rebooted E3, early indications of demand for PS VR2, release dates for Xbox games like Redfall and Minecraft Legends, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers.(00:00:10) Intro(00:01:08) Show Rundown(00:03:41) Alex discovers AI generated sitcoms(00:09:26) Hi-Fi Rush [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 25, 2023(00:26:50) First Break(00:26:55) Season: A Letter to the Future [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 31, 2023(00:36:40) Dead Space [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 27, 2023(00:47:04) HITMAN [Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 20, 2021(01:04:31) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023(01:09:26) GoldenEye 007 [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 26, 2023(01:14:57) Kingdom Rush [Xbox One] on Jan 25, 2023(01:16:59) SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake [PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on Jan 31, 2023(01:18:43) Like a Dragon: Ishin! [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2023(01:24:43) Second Break(01:24:48) The News(01:25:13) Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo not officially joining E3?(01:40:40) Sony denies cutting PSVR2 production numbers(01:44:31) The DC Universe wants to unite across all media(01:52:47) Amazon is getting in the Tomb Raider business?(01:58:08) Xbox Developer Direct recaps(02:06:39) The games we talked about(02:08:09) Wrapping up and thanks(02:09:35) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:11:34) Nextlander Content Updates(02:13:18) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Brad choose 2023 to get into Subnautica VR? Yes. Did we check out that new SteamWorld Build demo? Yes. Do we have early-ish thoughts on Forspoken? Yes. Did we know what Hi-Fi Rush was when we recorded this? ...No. Can't win 'em all! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:16) Shove your Access Points down your Pi-Hole (00:05:58) Show Rundown (00:06:12) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023 (00:29:02) First Break (00:29:09) SteamWorld Build [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] in 2023 (00:38:34) Subnautica VR [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Oculus Rift, SteamVR] on Jan 23, 2018 (00:48:37) Signalis [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 27, 2022 (00:50:34) Vampire Survivors [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Nov 10, 2022 (00:53:34) Second Break (00:54:28) Microsoft, 343, and the future of Halo (01:02:22) More games added to PlayStation VR2's launch window (01:12:14) Justin Roiland resigns from Squanch Games (01:18:57) Xbox adds new features to manage energy consumption (01:27:10) Breaking news update. It's happening (01:28:30) Wrapping up and thanks (01:31:12) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts (01:33:17) See ya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's podcast is packed with words about handheld adventures, console preferences, and games like Signalis, LizardSpock, and the hottest Microvanias. Also: Microsoft layoffs, a strike at Ubisoft, creeping PC hardware requirements, questionable Xbox storage solutions, haunted vehicles, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers.(00:00:10) Intro(00:00:54) Down in the meme hole(00:01:52) The Show Rundown(00:08:19) I finally got my Playdate!(00:13:19) Alex sounds ready for Steam Deck(00:17:46) Games like... LizardSpock?(00:19:16) Signalis [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 27, 2022(00:25:27) First Break(00:25:36) The Case of the Golden Idol [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 13, 2022(00:30:44) Atrio: The Dark Wild [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 10, 2021(00:33:58) Vampire Survivors [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Nov 10, 2022(00:38:32) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 16, 2022(00:45:52) Second Break(00:46:40) Microsoft's massive layoffs(00:54:02) Possible strike by Ubisoft Paris employees(01:06:54) Justin Roiland felony charges(01:12:16) The best selling games of 2022 in the US(01:18:14) What's your most popular platform?(01:24:01) Ready to upgrade all the hardware?(01:29:36) Emails(01:40:45) Wrapping up and thanks(01:41:34) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:43:22) Nextlander content updates(01:44:38) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.