The Nextlander Podcast

Vinny braves the wilds of NYC to check out some upcoming PS5 games (and braves the end of FF7 Rebirth to boot), we're all playing a bunch of new games like Kunitsu-Gami, Anger Foot, Flock, EA Sports College Football 25, Concord, and Cataclismo, Nintendo's new horror game is actually a big throwback, they're practically giving away Xbox 360 games, and a bunch more on this week's show. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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 (00:00:51) The Caravellas Take Manhattan (00:11:30) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024 (00:13:33) LEGO Horizon Adventures [PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q4 2024 (00:21:56) Anger Foot [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 11, 2024 (00:33:31) EA Sports College Football 25 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024 (00:52:47) Flock [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 16, 2024 (00:59:56) Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024 (01:09:26) Cataclismo [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 22, 2024 (01:19:26) 1000xResist [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on May 09, 2024 (01:21:21) Concord [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 23, 2024 (01:28:31) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024 (01:35:09) Who is Emio? Nintendo reveals the answer. (01:39:41) Link playable in Echoes of Wisdom? (01:45:23) Next Ryu Ga Gotoku game will be revealed at TGS (01:49:40) Olympics and Saudi Arabia love Esports (02:00:56) Xbox 360 public service announcement (02:09:05) ...and you can get a Blades background for your current Xbox (02:13:47) Emails (02:22:22) Big news for the Watchcast (02:24:26) Wrapping up and thanks (02:25:50) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:27:48) See ya!

This week, Alex bought a new (plastic) guitar, Brad's turning RTS esports pro, Vinny is way into the latest D&D patch notes, Game Pass is fracturing and getting more expensive, Nintendo's uploading weird stuff to their YouTube channel, and a bunch of other stuff!Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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(00:01:41) What is going to happen to our D&D characters in 2024?!(00:22:28) We've clearly covered everything! Any questions?(00:28:22) The video games(00:28:56) 1000xResist [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on May 09, 2024(00:33:36) Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 21, 2024(00:37:30) Battle Aces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD(00:58:03) PDP RIFFMASTER Guitar(01:07:00) Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 26, 2024(01:10:03) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024(01:10:50) Xbox Game Pass price increases(01:19:22) PlayStation will be at this year's Tokyo Game Show?(01:23:40) This expensive unofficial Elden Ring lore book looks pretty awesome(01:28:43) Nintendo is getting freaky?(01:33:31) Emails(01:55:17) Wrapping up and thanks(01:57:04) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:58:57) See ya!

This week Brad dishes on the last of his SGF fare, including Steamworld Heist 2, Hyper Light Breaker, Phantom Blade Zero and Chainstaff, Vinny finishes Harold Halibut, the news is rotten with remakes, remasters, and reboots, and we spend a lot of time talking about the most consequential game in history. That's right: Fracture. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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 (00:06:20) Managing the cost of energy and comfort (00:09:46) What do the rich folk have in their basements/bunkers? (00:13:17) SteamWorld Heist II [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 08, 2024 (00:32:01) Hyper Light Breaker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] Q3 2024 (00:42:45) Phantom Blade 0 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] 2024 (00:50:22) ChainStaff [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD (00:53:16) Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on Jun 21, 2024 (00:55:19) Harold Halibut [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 16, 2024 (01:01:35) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024 (01:04:56) Cyberpunk 2077 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 09, 2020 (01:09:00) The News (01:09:10) Capcom (01:11:30) More details on the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (01:20:53) The next Resident Evil is being developed (01:22:25) The new Crazy Taxi is massively multiplayer? (01:26:32) Parcel Corps [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 03, 2024 (01:28:15) Some folks in Konami would love to work with Kojima (01:40:46) Even more Assassin's Creeds are coming! (01:47:41) A Red Faction: Guerrilla sequel was in the works (01:53:57) Emails (02:02:24) Wrapping up and thanks! (02:03:27) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:05:22) See Ya!

We're right about at the midpoint of 2024, so how's about a rundown of everything we've played, are playing, and will play for the year? Also, in the news: console ports to iOS aren't selling, Elden Ring's DLC gets a rebalance, Dead Rising gets a re-remaster, the original Resident Evil comes to GOG, and more!Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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(00:00:42) The New Jersey Critters(00:08:49) Alex's premium wheel life and the power of peripherals(00:19:42) Show rundown(00:23:51) Our year in games so far(00:24:06) Games that we're still playing or would like to continue playing(00:24:30) Home Safety Hotline [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 16, 2024(00:25:00) Palworld [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 19, 2024(00:25:22) Enshrouded [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2024(00:25:41) Helldivers 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 08, 2024(00:26:00) Palworld [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 19, 2024(00:27:26) Pacific Drive [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2024(00:27:58) Princess Peach: Showtime! [Nintendo Switch] on Mar 22, 2024(00:28:21) Dragon's Dogma II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 22, 2024(00:29:13) Children of the Sun [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 09, 2024(00:29:56) Harold Halibut [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 16, 2024(00:30:25) Manor Lords [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 26, 2024(00:30:49) Hades II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 06, 2024(00:31:26) Crow Country [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024(00:31:53) Cryptmaster [PC (Microsoft Windows), PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 09, 2024(00:32:24) Games we've put down for the foreseeable future(00:32:38) Tekken 8 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 26, 2024(00:33:05) The Outlast Trials [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Mar 05, 2024(00:33:21) Another Crab's Treasure [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Apr 25, 2024(00:33:38) MultiVersus [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 28, 2024(00:33:56) The games we completed(00:34:04) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Jan 18, 2024(00:34:22) Silent Hill: The Short Message [PlayStation 5] on Jan 31, 2024(00:34:53) Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch] on Mar 13, 2024(00:35:16) Indika [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024(00:35:39) Animal Well [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on May 09, 2024(00:37:04) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024(00:37:36) Senua's Saga: Hellblade II [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 21, 2024(00:39:17) Duck Detective: The Secret Salami [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 23, 2024(00:39:43) Alan Wake II: Night Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 08, 2024(00:40:41) Some games that weren't on a list that are worth mentioning(00:40:59) Skull and Bones [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 16, 2024(00:41:12) Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 28, 2024(00:41:41) Mars After Midnight [Playdate] on Mar 12, 2024(00:41:53) Contra: Operation Galuga [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 20, 2024(00:42:00) Alone in the Dark [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 20, 2024(00:42:22) Lightyear Frontier [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 19, 2024(00:42:32) Rise of the Ronin [PlayStation 5] on Mar 22, 2024(00:42:36) A few other games Alex has spent some time with in 2024(00:42:43) Regency Solitaire II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 22, 2024(00:43:04) Open Roads [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Mar 28, 2024(00:43:39) Life Eater [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 16, 2024(00:44:03) Content Warning [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 01, 2024(00:44:11) Abiotic Factor [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024(00:44:18) Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 04, 2024(00:44:45) Arctic Eggs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024(00:45:37) Little Kitty, Big City [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024(00:45:54) WWE 2K24 [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 08, 2024(00:46:11) EA Sports College Football 25 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024(00:48:45) Some games that have released that still need some love(00:48:48) Homeworld 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 13, 2024(00:48:56) Sand Land [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 26, 2024(00:49:07) Tales of Kenzera: Zau [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5] on Apr 23, 2024(00:49:11) Foundry [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024(00:49:14) 1000xResist [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on May 09, 2024(00:49:38) The Rogue Prince of Persia [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 27, 2024(00:49:42) Destiny 2: The Final Shape [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 04, 2024(00:49:47) Looking ahead to the games that excite us for the rest of 2024(00:50:21) Frostpunk 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Jul 25, 2024(00:50:42) Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Jul 25, 2024(00:51:19) Anger Foot [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 11, 2024(00:52:01) SteamWorld Heist II [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 08, 2024(00:52:11) I am your Beast [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 15, 2024(00:52:27) Tactical Breach Wizards [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 22, 2024(00:52:38) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024(00:53:19) Black Myth: Wukong [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 20, 2024(00:53:24) Concord [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 23, 2024(00:53:40) Star Trucker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 03, 2024(00:54:20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 05, 2024(00:54:28) Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 12, 2024(00:54:57) UFO 50 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 18, 2024(00:55:06) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024(00:55:11) Phoenix Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 16, 2024(00:55:18) Hyper Light Breaker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q3 2024(00:55:26) Thrasher [PC (Microsoft Windows), Meta Quest 3, visionOS] in 2024(00:56:53) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024(00:57:01) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 09, 2024(00:57:26) Super Mario Party: Jamboree [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 17, 2024(00:57:52) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024(00:58:04) Life is Strange: Double Exposure [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 29, 2024(00:58:16) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Oct 25, 2024(00:58:20) Slitterhead [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 08, 2024(00:58:43) Assassin's Creed Shadows [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, iOS] on Nov 15, 2024(00:59:10) Mario & Luigi: Brothership [Nintendo Switch] on Nov 07, 2024(00:59:24) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024(00:59:40) Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 14, 2024(00:59:48) ..and then there's December!(01:00:37) It's a fine crop of games this year(01:01:40) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] in 2024(01:01:48) Baby Steps [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] in Q3 2024(01:01:59) Replaced [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] in 2024(01:02:13) 2025 and pure speculation(01:05:04) The news(01:05:30) Some of those big mobile ports didn't do so hot(01:09:58) Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree getting baby mode!(01:13:51) Original PC version of Resident Evil heading to GOG(01:15:07) Dead Rising is getting a remaster(01:19:37) More content coming for Atari 50(01:21:44) Beyond Good & Evil is going 4K and hints at BGE 2?!(01:25:43) Emails(01:35:13) Wrapping up and thanks(01:38:38) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:40:57) See ya!

Nintendo has dropped one of their better Directs in recent memory, so it's time to dig into Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, and Metroid Prime 4, go through some more of the games Brad played in LA like STALKER 2, REPLACED and Kunitsu-Gami, dig into some currently releases like Still Wakes the Deep, the Alan Wake II Night Springs DLC, and more. That's a lot of video games!Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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(00:02:25) Vinny, you bojo! Those mics don't work on podcasts! Unless you got power!(00:05:48) What exactly is the dew point? Nobody knows.(00:14:25) Cut all the cords! Cut them all!(00:16:24) Alan Wake II: Night Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 08, 2024(00:31:26) Still Wakes the Deep [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 18, 2024(00:40:58) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 05, 2024(00:51:08) Replaced [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on 2024(00:56:07) Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024(01:05:11) Nintendo Direct(01:05:58) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024(01:16:30) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Nintendo Switch] on 2025(01:23:00) Mario & Luigi: Brothership [Nintendo Switch] on Nov 07, 2024(01:27:37) Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 14, 2024(01:36:24) Donkey Kong Country Returns HD [Nintendo Switch] on Jan 16, 2025(01:37:50) Super Mario Party: Jamboree [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 17, 2024(01:39:39) Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection - Arcade Classics [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2024(01:42:54) New games coming to the subscription service(01:46:12) Fantasian Neo Dimension [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Q4 2024(01:47:45) LEGO Horizon Adventures [PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q4 2024(01:57:22) Hello Kitty Island Adventure [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q1 2025(02:03:44) Mio: Memories in Orbit [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on 2025(02:05:02) Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 18, 2024(02:11:21) Emails(02:19:54) Wrapping up and thanks(02:23:54) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:24:58) Nextlander content updates(02:28:01) See ya!

Summer Game Fest is over, Brad's back from LA, and it's time to talk three hours of upcoming video games, among them firsthand impressions of AstroBot, Monster Hunter Wilds, UFO 50, Battle Aces, Arranger, DeathSprint 66, Fear the Spotlight, and more, plus our thoughts on Doom: The Dark Ages, Star Wars: Outlaws, Dragon Age 4, and (nearly) all the other games that got streamed this weekend.Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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(00:02:21) How are the backyard animals doing?(00:06:21) The squirrels are winning the peach war(00:11:46) Brad was on the ground in LA for video games(00:19:27) Day of the Devs(00:20:04) UFO 50 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 18, 2024(00:25:22) While Waiting [PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android] TBD(00:26:48) Building Relationships [PC (Microsoft Windows)] 2024(00:28:15) Phoenix Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 16, 2024(00:31:53) Screenbound [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD(00:32:25) Fear the Spotlight [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] on 2024(00:39:22) Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Jul 25, 2024(00:43:09) Tom the Postgirl [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] 2025(00:43:53) Koira [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2025(00:44:24) A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 25, 2024(00:47:43) What else has Brad seen?(00:53:09) DeathSprint 66 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] 2024(00:57:48) Battle Vision Network [PC (Microsoft Windows)] 2025(00:58:56) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024(01:07:28) Capcom(01:10:09) Monster Hunter Wilds [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] 2025(01:20:32) Battle Aces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD(01:21:19) Stormgate [PC (Microsoft Windows)] Early Access on Aug 13, 2024(01:22:41) Back to Battle Aces(01:33:23) Volgarr The Viking II [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch] on Aug 06, 2024(01:36:11) Few more games or demos we've actually played(01:37:32) Tactical Breach Wizards [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 22, 2024(01:41:40) I am your Beast [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 15, 2024(01:44:07) Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Q1 2025(01:50:08) G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux] on 2024(01:55:16) The broader showcase rundowns(01:55:37) Xbox Games Showcase 2024(02:28:33) Ubisoft Forward 2024(02:36:59) Sid Meier's Civilization VII [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux] on 2025(02:38:10) Age of Mythology: Retold [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 04, 2024(02:38:42) Dragon Age: The Veilguard [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] Q4 2024(02:46:08) Wrapping up and look out for September!(02:47:35) Slitterhead [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 08, 2024(02:49:26) Nextlander content updates(02:50:36) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:54:38) See ya!

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/NEXTLANDER to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEXTLANDER.Summer Game Fest is here, so we put on our best E3 (and Guitar Hero) hats and talk about all the stuff we hope and expect to see, plus what stood out from Sony's State of Play, and then dig into games like Arctic Eggs, Platform 8, more Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and -- that's right -- Vinny's almost done with FF7 Rebirth!Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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(00:01:44) It's the season of E3 even if E3 is no longer in season(00:12:51) Our current not-E3 coverage plans(00:16:58) Let's talk about what we'd like to see at these events(00:45:51) Sony's State of Play(00:59:17) Sony's PS VR2 PC adapter is real and coming in August!(01:19:40) The Games(01:19:52) Arctic Eggs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024(01:25:39) Platform 8 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 31, 2024(01:32:29) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024(01:40:48) [Possible Spoilers] Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024(01:54:27) Nextlander Content Updates(01:55:34) Catch Brad at Giant Bomb @ Night on Sunday, June 9th(01:57:32) Wrapping up and thanks(01:57:51) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:59:28) See Ya!

With SGF approaching and the console wars heating up, this week we consider Sony's newly announced State of Play, Xbox's decision to put Call of Duty on Game Pass, and Atari's ruthless takeover of Intellivision, plus we catch up on all the recent games with more on Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, (the end of) Hellblade II, Animal Well, Hades II, and more!Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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(00:01:53) They want to take away your Fuddruckers!(00:02:09) “Our brand will not be closing all stores in 2024." CEO, Fuddruckers(00:03:45) He's on that RetroTINK (aka The Old Games Block)(00:22:17) Senua's Saga: Hellblade II [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 21, 2024(00:39:58) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024(00:44:06) Hotel Overloop [PC] on May 23, 2024(00:47:06) Duck Detective: The Secret Salami [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac] on May 23, 2024(00:49:22) Animal Well [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on May 09, 2024(00:57:08) Hades II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 06, 2024(01:03:42) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024(01:05:38) Sony will have a State of Play and more!(01:11:43) Possible PS VR2 PC dongle confirmation?(01:14:06) New Astrobot game in the works?(01:18:58) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be on Game Pass(01:26:45) Atari buys Intellivision(01:36:10) Be kind, rewind!(01:37:16) Emails(01:56:15) Wrapping up and thanks(01:59:28) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:01:41) Nextlander Content Updates(02:05:57) See ya!

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/NEXTLANDER to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEXTLANDER.This week we all dig into Hellblade II, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes impresses mightily, we ponder the state of both games media and arcade "cabinets," cat ownership is debated in its many aspects, Big Rigs gets a shocking amount of airtime, and a bunch of other stuff!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(00:01:19) Let's work on this game and meat metaphor(00:03:11) These 4th graders have some talent!(00:05:49) Getting candy from old people(00:07:38) Out of touch with the kids and their phone games(00:11:19) Senua's Saga: Hellblade II [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 21, 2024(00:36:39) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023(00:42:17) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024(00:49:24) Little Kitty, Big City [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024(01:01:12) News(01:01:29) IGN Entertainment buys Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun, GI, and more!(01:17:55) There's a new NBA Jam-like coming to arcades?(01:27:56) New Activision studio opening(01:30:16) Ninja Theory's next game already greenlit(01:32:38) Valve's next game has leaked?!(01:39:41) Athena Crisis release its code in the spirit of Open Source(01:44:05) Emails(01:56:31) Wrapping up and thanks(01:58:31) Mysterious Benefactor Shout Outs(01:58:41) Mysterious Benefactors(01:59:42) Nextlander content updates(02:02:58) See Ya!

A ton of interesting indies hit last week, and we picked Animal Well, Cryptmaster, and Crow Country to dig into this week. Also in the news, PlayStation's new leader(s) announced, a multiplatform future for Square Enix, our initial thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows, and a new Doom next month?!Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, 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) Doctor (doctor)? Mr. M.D.?(00:09:22) Are ads just memes?(00:13:01) I'm a fan of the Whopper(00:21:09) The ants are coming...(00:21:57) Cryptmaster [PC (Microsoft Windows), PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 09, 2024(00:40:00) The ants... they won't stop(00:43:35) Animal Well [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on May 09, 2024(01:05:05) Crow Country [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024(01:12:04) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [PlayStation 5] on Feb 29, 2024(01:16:14) News(01:16:47) Jim Ryan gets two replacements at PlayStation(01:26:05) Next Assassin's Creed details emerge!(01:41:22) Square Enix has high hopes for multiplatform releases(01:54:12) Is a new DOOM on its way?(02:00:15) Emails(02:07:08) Wrapping up and thanks(02:09:11) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:10:50) Nextlander content updates(02:11:33) See Ya!