The Nextlander Podcast

Do we know what the hell is going on with WWE? Not exactly, but we try to make sense of it anyway, plus our first steps into Warzone 2.0's DMZ, the end of High on Life, Vinny's foray into Vampire Survivors, an Apple VR headset, thoughts on a Last of Us Part 3, 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.Cue(00:00:10) Intro(00:03:51) What is going on with... wrestling?(00:10:02) Show rundown(00:10:56) Old computer parts: Keep it or Junk it?(00:14:03) The Games(00:14:08) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 16, 2022(00:27:09) First Break(00:27:13) The Case of the Golden Idol [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 13, 2022(00:37:21) High on Life [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 13, 2022(00:43:10) Atrio: The Dark Wild [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 10, 2021(00:45:55) Vampire Survivors [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Nov 10, 2022(00:54:13) Dota 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Jul 09, 2013(01:01:56) Second Break(01:02:00) The News(01:02:10) Xbox and Bethesda's Developer_Direct(01:11:25) Apple's newest gadget might be VR/AR?(01:16:44) Ubisoft has some delays(01:21:12) Sony News(01:21:18) The PS5 shortage is over?(01:22:59) PS5's accessibility controller(01:26:06) Last of Us show is getting positive buzz(01:36:13) Emails(01:45:06) Wrapping up and thanks(01:46:52) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:48:37) Nextlander content updates(01:50:16) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The motley range of games we got into over the holidays includes Card Shark, Dota 2, Sky: Children of the Light, and COD: Warzone 2.0 and DMZ. (Next stop: Escape From Tarkov.) Also: new year's etiquette, 3DS archeology, the YouTube recommendations challenge, 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 (00:03:43) When is it too late to wish someone a Happy New Year (00:06:35) How are these kids getting a 3DS?! (00:12:56) Show Rundown (00:13:16) Upgrading that PS5! (00:20:03) Pentiment [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2022 (00:20:25) NOTE: Some light story structure talk about Pentiment throughout. Nothing explicit. (00:31:37) First Break (00:31:50) The Case of the Golden Idol [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 13, 2022 (00:35:45) Card Shark [Nintendo Switch, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jun 02, 2022 (00:39:31) Grounded [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Sep 27, 2022 (00:44:01) Vampire Survivors [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Nov 10, 2022 (00:47:11) Dota 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Jul 09, 2013 (00:52:43) Sky: Children of the Light [PlayStation 4] on Dec 2022 (00:57:22) Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 16, 2022 (01:06:59) Second Break (01:07:04) News (01:08:06) Epic pays $520 million in settlements (01:15:14) Epic also shutting down some online services and games (01:24:48) John Carmack leaves Meta and has some words (01:29:42) Chris Metzen returns to World of Warcraft (01:35:42) Hitman 3 enters a World of Assassination (01:41:37) Emails [podcast at nextlander dot com] (01:52:18) Oh yeah? What's in your YouTube recommended list?! (01:58:05) Wrapping up and thanks (01:59:04) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts (02:01:01) Nextlander content updates (02:01:35) See ya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our last podcast of the year means it's time to consider our favorite games of the year-- and from narrative adventures like Citizen Sleeper and NORCO to insidious time sinks like Vampire Survivors and indie throwbacks like Tunic, there's a lot to consider. Thanks to everyone for your support, and happy holidays! 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 (00:01:23) GOTY Housekeeping (00:01:57) Most Insidious Time Sink (00:28:05) Game We Most Wish Had Come Out This Year (00:51:34) First Break (00:51:38) Top Ten Games of the Year! (01:51:39) Second Break (01:51:43) Ordering the list (02:08:14) The list is made (02:10:03) Recap of all the categories (02:13:55) Wrapping up and thanks (02:16:33) See Ya! (02:16:45) Mysterous Benefactor Shoutouts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come one, come all to the first installment in our year-end reflection on many of our favorite games this year, with some chill, non-binding, conflict-free awards for storytelling, art design and technical achievement in visuals, some personal categories just for funsies, and moresies! 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(00:01:42) Game of the Year housekeeping notes(00:03:46) Best Storytelling (Games noted for possible spoilers)(00:07:07) The Quarry [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Jun 10, 2022(00:09:40) Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4] on Nov 11, 2022(00:15:40) FAR: Changing Tides [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on Mar 01, 2022(00:17:10) Tunic [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch] on Mar 16, 2022(00:19:43) Stray [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 19, 2022(00:24:05) Immortality [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2022(00:28:15) Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 18, 2022(00:29:53) The Excavation of Hob's Barrow [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Sep 28, 2022(00:31:15) Citizen Sleeper [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on May 05, 2022(00:33:16) Pentiment [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2022(00:38:33) Norco [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Mar 24, 2022(00:42:33) The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe [Linux, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 27, 2022(00:43:53) God of War Ragnarök [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022(00:44:54) Horizon Forbidden West [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4] on Feb 18, 2022(00:51:45) Elden Ring [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 25, 2022(00:55:46) First Break(00:55:50) Best Storytelling winners(01:02:42) Vinny's Category: FMV And/Or Point and Click Adventure Games That Are for Cool People(01:06:44) Best Game We Came Back To(01:24:57) Brad's Category: Hard Game Club(01:35:03) Second Break(01:35:07) Best Look(02:19:59) Alex's Category: Music(02:43:53) Wrapping up and recap(02:47:29) See ya!(02:47:43) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (thanks everyone!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Game Awards has come and gone, and we spend a bunch of time this week going over Hades II, Judas, Death Stranding 2, Earthblade, Armored Core VI and plenty of the other big announcements. We also played a bunch of High on Life, dabbled with Forspoken and Crisis Core Reunion, finished Callisto Protocol, and more. Video games! 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:s. (00:00:10) Intro (00:02:33) Show rundown (00:03:18) High on Life [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 13, 2022 (00:22:12) First Break (00:22:17) Forspoken [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2023 (00:37:05) The Callisto Protocol [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One] on Dec 02, 2022 (00:57:33) Melatonin [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 15, 2022 (01:01:38) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 14, 2022 (01:05:14) Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Dec 13, 2022 (01:08:10) Second Break (01:08:15) The News (01:08:23) The Game Awards happened! (01:15:17) Judas [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on TBD (01:20:04) Death Stranding 2 [PlayStation 5] on TBD (01:24:27) Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on 2023 (01:28:10) Hades II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (01:30:13) Earthblade [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024 (01:31:06) Remnant II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (01:32:56) Crime Boss: Rockay City [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 28, 2023 (01:37:30) Vampire Survivors [iOS, Android] on Dec 08, 2022 (01:37:48) Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q1 2023 (01:38:18) Hellboy: Web of Wyrd [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] on TBD (01:38:40) Street Fighter 6 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 02, 2023 (01:39:39) Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Apr 19, 2023 (01:41:42) Replaced [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2023 (01:42:09) Atomic Heart [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 21, 2023 (01:42:46) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 17, 2023 (01:43:51) Meet Your Maker [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 04, 2023 (01:44:29) Transformers: Reactivate [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on TBD (01:46:21) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on 2023 (01:52:23) FTC doesn't like Microsoft buying Activision (01:58:50) Wrapping up and thanks (02:01:25) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts (02:03:37) Coming up for Nextlander (02:06:13) See ya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Games? In December?! We played a bunch of Callisto Protocol and Midnight Suns this week, checked out Unreal Engine 5 via Fortnite, covered Michael Madsen's return to video games, Jeff Minter's return to Atari, Yuji Naka's return to being arrested, some pre-Game Awards teasers, 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(00:04:11) Who is documenting all the "wall finds"?(00:05:33) Sitting next to strangers while eating(00:08:08) Let's talk about the beer boot(00:09:34) Show rundown(00:11:00) The Callisto Protocol [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One] on Dec 02, 2022(00:34:45) First Break(00:34:49) Marvel's Midnight Suns [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 02, 2022(00:52:17) Swordship [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Dec 05, 2022(00:55:17) Fortnite: Chapter 4 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS] on Dec 04, 2022(01:03:59) Need for Speed Unbound [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Nov 29, 2022(01:07:49) Second Break(01:08:35) Microsoft games will be $70 in the future(01:14:02) Yuji Naka gets arrested... again?(01:17:27) Game Awards are happening and Michale Madsen might be there?(01:21:55) Jeff Minter is doing a new game!(01:28:56) Get your Fuser DLC before it's too late!(01:35:39) The Emails(01:50:43) Nextlander Content Updates(01:51:35) Show recap(01:51:57) Wrapping up and thanks(01:53:09) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:55:08) Coming up on NXL(01:56:31) See YaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're getting down to the last of 2022's releases, and this week we peel out in Need for Speed Unbound, play the year's final West with Evil West, check in on the RE Village DLC, talk about new consoles and old consoles, get all excited about a new Yuzo Koshiro Genesis soundtrack (and game), 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(00:01:02) How were the givings of thanks?(00:11:44) Show rundown(00:12:16) Need for Speed Unbound [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 02, 2022(00:30:00) First Break(00:30:05) Evil West [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Nov 22, 2022(00:47:33) Resident Evil Village: Winters' Expansion [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 28, 2022(00:54:59) Pentiment [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2022(01:04:21) God of War Ragnar├╢k [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022(01:05:52) Second Break(01:05:57) News(01:06:51) Microsoft could face more trouble taking over Activision(01:17:23) No new consoles until 2028?(01:22:51) Thoughts on the latest Mario movie trailer?(01:30:16) Yuzo Koshiro is making a new game?(01:35:06) Emails(01:37:05) Thanks and wrapping up(01:38:13) Nextlander content updates(01:40:04) Mysterious Benefactors Tier Shoutouts(01:41:40) See yaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: Alex played High on Life, Vinny finished God of War, Brad pledged fealty to the immortal god emperor (or didn't), we questionably ranked the states of the northeast, Yuji Naka done got arrested, 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(00:01:42) The ranking of the north east states(00:07:52) Show rundown(00:08:22) High on Life [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Dec 13, 2022(00:26:20) First Break(00:26:25) Warhammer 40,000: Darktide [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 30, 2022(00:52:02) Pentiment [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2022(00:55:55) God of War Ragnar├╢k [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022(01:06:19) Second Break(01:06:53) Possible insider trading with Sonic creator, Yuji Naka(01:12:11) Ubisoft releasing some titles on Steam(01:17:12) Bethesda responds to the Doom soundtrack allegations(01:25:27) Dead Island 2 delayed... again(01:27:09) Volition becomes part of Gearbox?(01:34:34) Wrapping up and thanks(01:35:56) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:37:56) Nextlander content updates(01:41:01) See Ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all gobsmacked by Atari 50 this week, intrigued by Pentiment, iffy on Somerville, speculating about Control 2, tuning in for the weekly installment of Phil Spencer Says, paying tribute to Kevin Conroy, and plenty 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) PSA: Never too early to save(00:06:27) Show rundown(00:06:35) Pentiment [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 15, 2022(00:28:38) First Break(00:28:42) Somerville [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 15, 2022(00:39:41) Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4] on Nov 11, 2022(01:07:45) God of War Ragnarök [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022(01:09:58) Second Break(01:10:43) The Control news(01:17:13) Phil Spencer and the Xbox Keystone(01:20:01) Phil Spencer and Call of Duty on the PlayStation(01:27:34) Witcher 3 update gets a date(01:29:11) Nintendo says to not be a jerk if you want something repaired(01:33:46) Kevin Conroy (voice of animated Batman) passes away(01:37:14) Wrapping up and thanks(01:38:48) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:40:39) Nextlander content updates(01:41:52) See Ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large portions of this podcast are devoted to solving the mystery of Sonic Frontiers and speculating intently about Mass Effect 4, but there's also plenty of other fun stuff like God of War Ragnarok, Soulstone Survivors, Bayonetta 3, Eternal Darkness, a certain resident of Tumwater, 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(00:01:47) Show rundown(00:04:19) Don't forget Extra Life 2022 is still happening: http://tinyurl.com/nextralife(00:08:13) External Darkness is a rad game(00:11:55) Sonic Frontiers [Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 08, 2022(00:43:25) First Break(00:43:29) God of War Ragnarök [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022(00:51:01) Soulstone Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 07, 2022(01:01:35) Bayonetta 3 [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 28, 2022(01:06:16) Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 20, 2022(01:14:31) Second Break(01:14:35) News(01:15:54) Disco Elysium devs go into more detail about issues(01:18:45) Composer of Doom Eternal soundtrack fires back with lengthy post(01:25:47) More Mass Effect 4 teasers(01:44:40) Email(01:48:53) Wrapping up and thanks(01:49:53) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:53:03) Nextlander content updates(01:54:27) See ya! (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(00:01:47) Show rundown(00:04:19) Don't forget Extra Life 2022 is still happening: http://tinurl.com/nextralife(00:08:13) External Darkness is a rad game(00:11:55) Sonic Frontiers [Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 08, 2022(00:43:25) First Break(00:43:29) God of War Ragnarök [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 09, 2022(00:51:01) Soulstone Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 07, 2022(01:01:35) Bayonetta 3 [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 28, 2022(01:06:16) Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 20, 2022(01:14:31) Second Break(01:14:35) News(01:15:54) Disco Elysium devs go into more detail about issues(01:18:45) Composer of Doom Eternal soundtrack fires back with lengthy post(01:25:47) More Mass Effect 4 teasers(01:44:40) Email(01:48:53) Wrapping up and thanks(01:49:53) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:53:03) Nextlander content updates(01:54:27) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.