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The Nextlander Podcast
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Longtime friends and games media colleagues Vinny Caravella, Brad Shoemaker, and Alex Navarro share their combined decades of knowledge, expertise, and passion for games with weekly discussions about what they're playing, what's happening in the industry, and whatever else they're up to.
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232: A Gun That Shoots Frogs
Jan 1502:09:54Tap to summarizeThis week's show features everything from zombie screening in Quarantine Zone to modding your Switch 2 Joy-cons, making video game documentaries from primary research, our hopes for a third Wolfenstein game (and maybe a StarCraft shooter?), a sad farewell to Twisted Pixel, a long-ish deep dive on sequels in film and video games, and a bunch more.The VGHF's NES documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJvpRGibFhgCHAPTERS(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(00:02:07) How expensive is the noise your house is making?(00:05:48) People walking around on your property(00:14:39) The Untold Story of the Nintendo Entertainment System(00:24:58) Mosa Lina | [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Oct 17, 2023(00:29:01) First Break(00:29:05) Quarantine Zone: The Last Check | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jan 12, 2026(00:41:20) Absolum | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] | Oct 09, 2025(00:46:48) The Séance of Blake Manor | [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Oct 27, 2025(00:48:51) Tetris 99 and replacing Switch 2 d-pads(00:56:44) Silent Hill f | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 25, 2025(00:59:44) Second Break(00:59:50) Sounds like we'll get a Wolfenstein 3(01:09:48) Avowed is getting a PS5 release(01:13:17) They are taking another stab at a StarCraft shooter?(01:18:22) Oh Meta, do you deserve such ire? Almost certainly.(01:38:54) Emails(02:01:27) Wrapping up and thanks(02:03:05) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:04:51) Nextlander Content Updates(02:09:37) See Ya!
Transcribe →231: A Powerful Grouse
Jan 801:46:46Tap to summarizeLet's start 2026 by chatting about games we played over the break, including Miles Morales, Civ 7, Absolum, and Vinny's... feelings about Metroid Prime 4. We also round up the the news over the holiday, like the tragic passing of Vince Zampella, next-gen consoles maybe getting delayed, possible new DLC for The Witcher 3, changes in GOG's ownership, and more.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(00:03:00) 2026 and the business of video games(00:06:10) Some purchases during our break(00:13:38) Professor Layton still rules(00:18:15) What the heck are the kids reading these days?(00:19:18) No more generations, except Generation Remix(00:21:47) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2] | Dec 04, 2025(00:32:52) First Break(00:35:13) More of the games we played during break(00:35:46) Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales | [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] | Nov 12, 2020(00:42:12) Death Stranding 2: On The Beach | [PlayStation 5] | Jun 26, 2025(00:45:43) Sid Meier's Civilization VII | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] | Feb 11, 2025(00:51:51) Absolum | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] | Oct 09, 2025(00:58:35) Second Break(00:58:40) Vince Zampella's death(01:05:55) RAM prices and next gen planning(01:13:56) The Witcher 3 is getting more DLC?(01:16:52) GOG is being sold... sort of?(01:19:52) Yoji Shinkawa designs some real gear!(01:27:02) Alex has some breaking news(01:28:55) Emails(01:40:32) Wrapping up and thanks(01:44:07) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:46:32) See ya!
Transcribe →230: Game of the Year 2025, Part 2
Jan 102:33:38Tap to summarizeIn our second and final year-end wrap-up, we detail numbers 4 through 1 on our personal GOTY lists, and then dive into an array of honorable (and not too many dishonorable) mentions before pondering the year ahead. Happy new year!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(00:01:17) Brad's recap from last episode(00:01:55) Vinny's recap from last episode(00:02:10) Alex's recap from last episode(00:02:29) Number 04 [Brad](00:10:04) Number 04 [Vinny](00:16:18) Number 04 [Alex](00:22:55) Number 03 [Brad](00:31:03) Number 03 [Vinny](00:31:21) Number 03 [Alex](00:38:12) First Break(00:38:17) Number 02 [Brad](00:45:34) Number 02 [Vinny](00:52:49) Number 02 [Alex](00:57:38) Number 01 [Brad](01:16:09) Number 01 [Vinny](01:29:34) Number 01 [Alex](01:38:21) Second Break(01:38:26) Honorable Mentions(02:17:56) The games that missed the mark for us(02:24:05) ...and nobody talked about Maro Kart World(02:25:05) There's always more to talk about...(02:27:06) Brad's Top Ten Games of 2025(02:27:25) Vinny's Top Ten Games of 2025(02:27:53) Alex's Top Ten Games of 2025(02:28:13) Wrapping up and thanks for 2025(02:31:20) See ya(02:31:41) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
Transcribe →179: Zenless Zone Zenzo
Dec 19, 2024Tap to summarizeSandwiched right between 2024's game calendar winding down and our GOTY podcasts kicking off next week, why... it's the Game Awards! We spend this week's show dissecting all the news about The Witcher 4, the Okami sequel, Naughty Dog's new IP, and plenty 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. (00:01:59) We've recorded too much stuff, we have no chance against our fake selves (00:08:50) Alex is happy for the winter foods (00:12:23) The 2024 Game Awards (00:20:28) Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] Q3 2025 (00:22:07) Note: Audio might sound different until the break. We had a recording issue. (00:23:02) Shadow Labyrinth [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] 2025 (00:27:21) Rematch [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] Q3 2025 (00:29:47) Game Awards presentation and trappings (00:31:45) The Witcher IV [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] TBD (00:36:43) Elden Ring: Nightreign [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] 2025 (00:38:16) Untitled GenDesign Game [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (00:41:16) Split Fiction [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 06, 2025 (00:44:27) The Outer Worlds 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] 2025 (00:45:55) Steel Hunters (00:47:56) Game Changers Award (00:49:13) Borderlands 4 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] 2025 (00:51:21) Untitled Virtua Fighter Game (00:55:24) Project Century (00:57:42) Turok: Origins [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on TBD (00:59:56) Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Dec 12, 2024 (01:03:14) Onimusha: Way of the Sword [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on 2026 (01:06:08) Hunt: Showdown 1896 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 15, 2024 (01:08:30) Stage Fright [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (01:11:29) Double Dragon Revive [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 23, 2025 (01:12:55) Screamer [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on 2026 (01:15:31) Den of Wolves [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (01:16:31) Game of Thrones: Kingsroad [Android, iOS] on 2025 (01:17:43) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on TBD (01:19:03) Mafia: The Old Country [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Q3 2025 (01:21:52) Infinity Nikki [Android, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Dec 05, 2024 (01:22:25) Dispatch [PC (Microsoft Windows)] 2025 (01:24:48) Sam Lake / Max Payne bit (01:25:21) Okami Sequel (01:28:21) Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet [PlayStation 5] on TBD (01:35:43) Closing thoughts on The Game Awards (01:42:30) Wrapping up
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176: Positive Hanson Energy
Nov 21, 202402:16:37Tap to summarizeMinnMax's Ben Hanson stops by to share production stories, his love for Final Fantsy 7: Rebirth, his thoughts on The Game Awards nominees, and much 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 (00:00:37) The positive energy of Ben Hanson! (00:04:18) Everyone SAYS it's cool to take time off... (00:08:38) Let's talk Game of Year logistics (00:20:05) MinnMax Spotlight about EverQuest (00:25:55) Filming in spaces in 2024 (00:31:03) Other MinnMax adventures (00:41:21) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024 (00:57:37) LEGO Horizon Adventures [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Nov 14, 2024 (01:05:52) Tricky Madness [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2024 (01:10:11) The Rise of the Golden Idol [Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac] on Nov 12, 2024 (01:13:40) The other "currently playing" games (01:14:20) Overwatch 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 10, 2023 (01:19:46) The Game Awards Nominees (01:44:53) Sony to possible acquire FromSoftware owner? (01:50:51) Somehow there's a new DK Rap? (01:53:39) New documentary about Half-Life 2 is out! (02:04:41) Emails (02:10:13) Wrapping up and thanks (02:13:33) Mysterious Benefactor shoutouts (02:16:19) See ya!
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175: Wouldst Thou Like to Switch Deliciously?
Nov 14, 202401:41:51Tap to summarizeThis week, video games and the people who love them: the PlayStation 5 Pro, Rise of the Golden Idol, Tetris Forever, the return of Battle Aces, backwards compatibility on the successor to Nintendo Switch, a future handheld Xbox, 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 (00:02:56) Entertainment mistakes may have been made (00:08:35) The PlayStation 5 Pro and the fans have something to say! (00:28:14) That Indiana Jones game is looking alright! (00:32:05) The Rise of the Golden Idol [Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 12, 2024 (00:45:04) Tetris Forever [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 12, 2024 (00:59:52) Battle Aces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD (01:07:45) ...and many more! (01:09:23) News (01:10:34) There is some Switch 2 news! (01:18:45) Are we getting an Xbox handheld in the future? (01:22:36) The original PSVR adapters are going away (01:26:14) Tony Todd (the voice of Venom) has passed (01:28:56) Lego Horizon Sylens voice actor revealed (01:33:05) Andrew Wilson 3.0 has been activated (01:35:28) Wrapping up and thanks (01:41:36) See ya!
Transcribe →174: Another One in the Woods With Spirits
Nov 7, 202401:39:36Tap to summarizeTime to talk about video games into microphones again, with chatter this week about the great Call of Duty account fiasco, Metal Slug Tactics, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the full list of PS5 Pro games, big changes coming to Star Wars Outlaws, how to put in your two weeks, dream airplane gaming setups, 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 (00:11:37) Too many logins for games... (00:21:50) Dragon Age: The Veilguard [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 31, 2024 (00:34:54) Neva [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 15, 2024 (00:40:10) Metal Slug Tactics [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 05, 2024 (00:49:35) Some misc games at which we're chipping away (00:50:49) Beyond Galaxyland [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Sep 24, 2024 (00:52:41) News (00:52:43) PS5 Pro Enhanced Games (01:03:28) More Square games on Xbox? (01:08:38) Star Wars Outlaws gets new Creative Director (01:12:22) Update your graphic drivers (01:17:22) Minecraft is forever (01:20:18) Emails (01:33:47) Wrapping up and thanks (01:35:43) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:38:54) Whelp... (01:39:21) See ya
Transcribe →173: Consider Duck Hunt
Oct 31, 202401:57:10Tap to summarizeThey did it: they shipped a new Dragon Age game, and we grapple with this momentous event, along with the definitive end of Concord and Firewalk Studios, a disappointing decision from the US Copyright Office about old game access. Plus, our thoughts on Echo Point Nova, the Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC, Sonic x Shadow Generations, the Shadows of the Damned remaster, our group-pizza dealbreakers, and plenty more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:09) Intro (00:02:58) Never not weird to podcast during rough news (00:05:05) Corporations are not your friends (00:09:50) Cleaning is a way to relieve stress (00:12:50) Gotta get clean for the VR (00:17:30) Fear the Spotlight [Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 22, 2024 (00:21:04) Life is Strange: Double Exposure [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 29, 2024 (00:27:19) Sonic X Shadow Generations [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 25, 2024 (00:34:03) Echo Point Nova [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 24, 2024 (00:45:21) Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania [PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Oct 31, 2024 (00:53:36) Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on Oct 31, 2024 (00:57:24) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024 (01:01:55) Sony shutters Concord studio (01:10:10) US says no to remote access for old games (01:21:05) Dragon Age Veilguard is reviewing well (01:29:38) Emails (01:51:54) Wrapping up and thanks (01:56:58) See ya!
Transcribe →172: The Bloober Redemption Arc
Oct 24, 202401:39:19Tap to summarizeNew on the show this week: Fear the Spotlight, Neva, and some hot Steam Next Fest recs. Plus, follow-ups on the Silent Hill 2 remake, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Phoenix Springs, along with Remedy's reveal of FBC: Firebreak, Nintendo's maybe-sorta MMO/crafting playtest, no Prince of Persia sequels anytime soon, 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 (00:02:51) Do not pay your bill before or after the due date! (00:10:45) Collecting everything and owning nothing (00:17:38) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024 (00:24:32) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024 (00:34:18) Fear the Spotlight [Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 22, 2024 (00:48:36) Phoenix Springs [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 07, 2024 (00:53:07) Neva [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 15, 2024 (00:59:51) Alex's favorite Steam Next Fest Demos (01:00:04) Worshippers of Cthulhu [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 21, 2024 (01:01:23) Knights in Tight Spaces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD (01:02:00) Karate Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 30, 2024 (01:03:15) Keep Driving [PC (Microsoft WIndows)] TBD (01:03:59) My Arms Are Longer Now [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] Q3 2025 (01:06:24) FBC: Firebreak [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] 2025 (01:12:45) Xbox Partner Preview mentions (01:18:19) Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest (01:26:21) Netflix Closes Team Blue Studio (01:29:37) There will be no more Prince of Persia: Lost Crown (01:33:37) Wrapping up and thanks (01:37:32) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:39:11) See ya!
Transcribe →171: It's-a Morning!
Oct 17, 202401:53:07Tap to summarizeThis week on the show we discuss Vinny's journey into the wilds of Windows 11, games like Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Phoenix Springs, and Space Marine 2, the alarmo-ing news about the origin of Pokemon, fear of flying professionally, the goth-child duality, 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 (00:01:45) The highs and lows of a fireplace (00:03:35) The greatest game of all... installing Windows 11 (00:25:08) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 09, 2024 (00:30:49) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024 (00:41:30) Phoenix Springs [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 07, 2024 (00:44:26) Metaphor: ReFantazio [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 11, 2024 (00:57:54) Balatro [iOS, Android] on Sep 26, 2024 (01:02:52) News (01:03:05) Game Freak (Pokemon) has huge data leak (01:13:31) Steam alters its language on owning a game (01:22:46) Please welcome Alarmo (01:34:46) Emails (01:49:15) Wrapping up and thanks (01:50:25) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutout (01:52:25) Nextlander content updates (01:52:56) See ya!
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