The Nextlander Podcast

A big ol' bunch of games have appeared, and we chat about all of them, including Neon White, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Mario Strikers: Battle League, and The Quarry. Plus, our thoughts on Starfield, the RE4 remake, Diablo 4, Pentiment, Forza, and a ton of other stuff from the Microsoft and Capcom showcases. Video games! They're back! 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. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:00:45) Uncle Traveling Brad(00:08:32) Show rundown(00:09:00) Neon White [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on Jun 16, 2022(00:28:58) First Break(00:29:03) Mario Strikers: Battle League [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch] on Jun 10, 2022(00:38:31) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge [Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on Jun 16, 2022(00:52:23) The Quarry [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Jun 10, 2022(00:57:03) Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Mac] on Jun 30, 2022(01:01:16) Steam Next Fest(01:02:20) Agent 64(01:03:11) Metal: Hellsinger(01:04:21) Melatonin(01:04:52) Anger Foot(01:05:09) Alaskan Truck Simulator(01:07:07) Second Break(01:07:11) News(01:07:28) Xbox Bethesda Showcase(01:07:33) Starfield(01:24:23) Hollow Knight Silksong(01:25:42) Flight Simulator 40th anniversary update(01:26:23) Hello Halo?(01:27:38) Riot Games benefits on Game Pass(01:30:14) Kojima and Xbox?(01:31:46) High on Life(01:33:09) Forza Motorsport(01:35:39) Scorn(01:35:58) Pentiment(01:37:49) Diablo 4(01:39:38) Overwatch 2(01:41:02) Persona games coming to Xbox(01:41:39) Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty(01:42:29) Redfall(01:44:06) Capcom Showcase(01:44:25) Resident Evil Village DLC and updates(01:46:10) Resident Evil 4 Remake(01:49:06) Exoprimal(01:50:18) Closing thoughts(01:51:25) Wrapping up and thanks(01:52:09) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:53:46) Nextlander content updates(01:54:13) See Ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we touch on all the big events going on in the Giant Bomb universe, then turn our attention to the coming E3-ish announcement season, including State of Play reactions, expectations for Summer Game Fest and the Xbox showcase, Mayor Haggar's endless term of office, pressing questions about Norman Reedus' situational awareness, 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. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:28) Show Rundown (00:02:41) The Giant Bomb and Jeff Gerstmann news (00:09:36) There's even more news out there (00:11:08) Summer Game Fest doings (00:19:34) Sony's recent State of Play (00:20:04) RE4 Remake (00:21:43) Horizon Call of the Mountain (00:25:53) Spider-Man Remastered on PC (00:28:34) Rollerdrome (00:29:41) Callisto Protocol (00:30:58) Stray (00:31:57) Street Fighter VI (00:39:20) Final Fantasy XVI (00:44:12) First Break (00:44:27) Dragon Age 4 gets a title (00:49:35) Hideo Kojima's new horror game (00:56:01) GoldenEye HD is actually coming out? (01:01:21) Second Break (01:01:25) Video games (01:01:38) Quick news update about Resident Evils on next gen (01:03:51) Hardspace: Shipbreaker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jun 16, 2020 (01:08:50) Citizen Sleeper [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on May 05, 2022 (01:13:23) Pac-Man Museum+ [Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 27, 2022 (01:17:00) Gibbon: Beyond the Trees (01:19:06) Vampire Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 17, 2021 (01:23:41) Destiny 2: The Witch Queen [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2022 (01:29:56) Wrapping up and Nextlander Anniversary updates (01:31:39) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts (01:33:37) Coming up on Nextlander (01:34:39) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we shamelessly talk up some updates to the Nextlander family of content, cover games like Diablo Immortal and Kao the Kangaroo, and get into news like the Jedi: Fallen Order sequel, Sony State of Play predictions, our demands for the Horizon Netflix series, 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. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:02:03) I've never really seen the Sopranos but I've heard it's pretty good?(00:06:10) Show rundown(00:07:49) Nextlander Patreon tier and content updates for the anniversary!(00:12:49) The games(00:13:10) Kao the Kangaroo [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 27, 2022(00:21:12) First Break(00:21:17) Diablo Immortal [iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jun 02, 2022(00:33:24) Hardspace: Shipbreaker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 24, 2022(00:38:20) Citizen Sleeper [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on May 05, 2022(00:40:42) Vampire Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 17, 2021(00:43:01) PAYDAY 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 3] on Aug 13, 2013(00:52:09) Second Break(00:52:13) News(00:53:18) Don't break Seal 238(00:54:15) Jedi Fallen Order 2 gets a teaser(01:03:00) Sonic Frontiers also gets some footage shown(01:08:40) Sony's State of Play is coming up(01:13:35) Sony's classic games still having problems with 50hz(01:18:45) Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a Netflix series?(01:29:14) RIP Ray Liotta(01:31:58) Wrapping up and thanks(01:32:47) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:34:43) Nextlander content updates(01:36:07) See Ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the nation's tragic events, we do our best this week to put on blinder and discuss some games like MultiVersus, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Vampire Survivors, and Dolmen, plus the weekly news including EA acquisition rumors, unionization at Raven Software, Norman Reedus and a new Death Stranding, early news about PlayStation classics, 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. Thanks for listening.00:00:10 Introduction. NOTE: References the current tragic events in America. Those looking to avoid this should skip ahead roughly three minutes.00:03:03 Video Games00:03:14 MultiVersus [PC (Microsoft Windows), PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]00:16:30 Hardspace: Shipbreaker00:28:40 First Break00:28:44 Vampire Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 17, 202100:37:39 HITMAN 3 [Google Stadia, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4] on Jan 20, 202100:47:02 Citizen Sleeper [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on May 05, 202200:50:14 Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 05, 202200:54:30 Second Break00:54:35 News00:55:06 Do conglomerates dream of Electronic Arts?01:04:45 Geoff Keighley sees his video game shadow and predicts more Winter01:08:17 Raven's QA group votes to approve Union under Activision01:14:46 Death Stranding 2 is really, probably, surely happening01:19:35 PlayStation using the PAL versions of some PS1 games for its new services01:24:38 Thanks and wrapping up01:25:11 Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts01:26:49 Nextlander's One Year Anniversary and announcements01:29:51 See ya, and be safeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week: startling airport drop boxes, Alex's adventures in high-tech VCRs, the eternal greatness of Lumines (but maybe not the Switch), games like Dune: Spice Wars, Gibbon: Beyond the Trees, and Warhammer 40k except XCOM, the PS Plus subscription lineup, Jim Ryan's bizarre missteps on reproductive rights, Silent Hill rumors, the Starfield delay, 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. Thanks for listening. 00:00:10 Intro 00:03:00 Traveling Brad 00:05:29 Show rundown 00:09:18 I don't SMOKE WEEEEEEDD 00:12:59 Alex's new purchase 00:14:00 When Mom and Dad Break Up 00:19:38 Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 05, 2022 00:30:14 First Break 00:30:46 Dune: Spice Wars [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 26, 2022 00:42:11 How's that Switch holding up? 00:45:57 Lumines is still very good 00:48:05 Gibbon: Beyond the Trees [Switch, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] 00:54:44 Citizen Sleeper [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on May 05, 2022 01:02:08 Second Break 01:02:35 Starfield is officially delayed 01:16:53 Games coming to PlayStation Plus' tiers 01:33:18 Jim Ryan needs to think about his words 01:45:00 There will be more Need for Speed 01:49:42 There will be more Silent Hill as well! 01:58:09 Wrapping up and thanks 01:59:02 Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts 02:00:31 We're almost at 1 year! 02:02:40 Nextlander content updates 02:03:58 See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Momentous news is breaking this week, such as the leak of Duke Nukem Forever 2001, the end of the EA/FIFA partnership, and Reggie Fils-Aime's shocking feelings about Donkey Konga, plus we dig into some new indies like Citizen Sleeper, Salt and Sacrifice, and Trek to Yomi, discuss such heady topics as MIDI drums and cow stomachs, 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. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:01:12) Silent eating in a theater(00:02:02) What's on the show?(00:02:13) For the love of audio(00:14:06) Coming up on the show, please!(00:14:23) Trek to Yomi [Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 05, 2022(00:25:14) First Break(00:25:19) Citizen Sleeper [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on May 05, 2022(00:42:06) Salt and Sacrifice [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 10, 2022(00:49:55) Alex's cautionary tale of Early Access(00:54:35) Second Break(00:55:34) FIFA and EA are breaking up(01:07:24) Duke Nukem Forever is finally out, again?(01:23:07) Summer Games Fest has a date(01:25:37) Xbox looking to launch its own streaming device?(01:28:31) Mass Effect 4 rumors(01:31:20) Reggie is also not a fan of Donkey Konga(01:38:45) Thanks and wrapping up(01:39:18) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:41:16) What's cooking at Nextlander?(01:43:56) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, an accounting of Vinny's favorite knots, our personal necktie policies, something about American Gladiators, the Embracing of Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, speculation about what will show up at the Xbox/Bethesda not-E3 showcase, games including Knotwords, Nintendo Switch Sports, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, Loot River, Bugsnax: The Isle of Bigsnax, 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. Thanks for listening.(00:00:11) Intro(00:01:41) Show rundown(00:02:00) You guys all like knots?(00:06:15) Someone had to make the Don Knotts joke...(00:15:10) The Games (and American Gladiators)(00:18:08) Nintendo Switch Sports [Nintendo Switch] on Apr 29, 2022(00:30:23) First Break(00:32:18) 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(00:40:41) [SPOILER WARNING?] It's not so bad but just in case(00:42:02) Loot River [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 03, 2022(00:50:10) Bugsnax: The Isle of Bigsnax [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] on Apr 28, 2022(00:56:02) Assassin's Creed Moment(00:58:37) Brad pines for Viva Pinata(01:00:26) Knotwords [Android, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS] on Apr 28, 2022(01:03:11) NOTE: Looks like the price is actually $5 for the year not per month.(01:09:11) Second Break(01:09:15) The News(01:09:50) Portions of Square Enix have been Embraced(01:24:54) Warcraft Arclight Rumble(01:32:40) The Xbox & Bethesda Showcase is scheduled(01:53:49) What really happened to Balan Wonderworld?(02:00:41) Wrapping up and thanks(02:02:36) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(02:04:45) Nextlander content updates(02:05:39) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in and out of early access this week with a bunch of new releases including Teardown, Rogue Legacy 2, Mythforce, and The Iron Oath, plus: Blizzard's Diablo Immortal about-face, cars with legs, PlayStation nukes, a comprehensive look at video game movie box office history, 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. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:01:13) Show Rundown(00:02:06) Move over Cage it's time for Hawk(00:14:24) Teardown [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 21, 2022(00:30:44) First Break(00:30:48) Rogue Legacy 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 28, 2022(00:42:29) The Iron Oath [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux] on Apr 19, 2022(00:53:13) MythForce [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 20, 2022(01:03:46) Second Break(01:04:16) PlayStation adding mandatory game trials?(01:11:10) Diablo Immortal getting a PC version(01:15:45) Sega pulling some Sonic games down?(01:19:21) Ubisoft ending online services in a number of games(01:27:44) Metal Gear designer wants to make a car(01:30:04) This is Miyamoto (our movie is delayed)(01:32:05) The Sonic 2 movie has done quite well(01:33:59) Alex's Video Game Movie Quiz(02:10:51) Wrapping up and thanks(02:11:54) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(02:13:22) Nextlander content updates(02:14:29) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we turn the crank of Panic's Playdate, finish up Norco, try the PC port of Glover on for size, marvel at the idea of a Crazy Taxi SUPER GAME, speculate about a Streets of Rage movie and a third Portal (and the whereabouts of Erik Wolpaw), 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 avo id spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:02:36) A nice hot coffee at the wrestle show (00:04:44) Show rundown (00:05:52) The perfect hot chocolate (00:12:33) The Playdate (00:38:41) First Break (00:39:02) Norco [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Mar 24, 2022 (00:48:00) Dorfromantik [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 25, 2021 (00:54:18) Glover [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 20, 2022 (01:00:25) Horizon Forbidden West [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4] on Feb 18, 2022 (01:12:20) Second Break (01:13:06) Sega to reboot Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio (01:19:45) National Labor Board complaint against Nintendo (01:22:52) Group of shareholders against Activision and Xbox deal (01:29:37) Hideo Kojima (probably) not joining Sony (01:36:59) Erik Wolpaw wants to make a new Portal game (01:44:55) Streets of Rage... THE MOVIE (01:51:49) Wrapping up and thanks (01:53:07) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts (01:54:56) Nextlander content updates (01:56:51) See Ya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny’s back home and ready to talk about time spent on the infernal bunny slope, our ongoing time with Tunic, Elden Ring, Norco and more, the Max Payne remake(s), Sony’s billion-dollar Epic investment, a fourth (?!) Kingdom Hearts, and Randy Pitchford’s magical real estate moves. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:10) Intro(00:01:30) Going away in the world today takes everything you've got(00:05:51) Shredding that fresh corn(00:11:53) Is skiing and/or snowboarding only for the chosen elites?(00:15:25) Brad's new shoes(00:16:00) Alex has been getting up to some writing and movie screenings!(00:21:40) The Games(00:22:26) Tunic [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One] on Mar 16, 2022(00:33:43) First Break(00:33:52) Norco [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Mar 24, 2022(00:38:42) Horizon Forbidden West [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4] on Feb 18, 2022(00:41:02) Elden Ring [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 25, 2022(00:50:19) Second Break(00:50:23) The News(00:50:44) Kingdom Hearts 4 is coming!(00:57:32) Max Payne 1 & 2 are returning!(01:07:11) More Activision news(01:12:52) Sony needs to update something... somewhere!(01:18:00) Sony also needs to explain why it is spending money on the Metaverse(01:26:31) The Ghost of Tsuhima movie has a writer(01:29:36) Randy Pitchford purchases a magic house(01:35:23) Wrapping up and thanks(01:38:03) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:39:39) Keep smiling!(01:40:14) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.