The Nextlander Podcast
The Nextlander Podcast

The Nextlander Podcast

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.

Recent Episodes

176: Positive Hanson Energy
NOV 21, 2024
176: Positive Hanson Energy
<div>MinnMax'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!<br> <br> <em>Advertise on </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast"><em>The Nextlander Podcast</em></a><em> at </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/advertisers"><em>Audioboom</em></a><em>, or support us on </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/nextlander"><em>Patreon</em></a><em>!</em><br> <br> <strong>CHAPTERS<br> <br> </strong>(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.<br> (00:00:10) Intro<br> (00:00:37) The positive energy of Ben Hanson!<br> (00:04:18) Everyone SAYS it's cool to take time off...<br> (00:08:38) Let's talk Game of Year logistics<br> (00:20:05) MinnMax Spotlight about EverQuest<br> (00:25:55) Filming in spaces in 2024<br> (00:31:03) Other MinnMax adventures<br> (00:41:21) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024<br> (00:57:37) LEGO Horizon Adventures [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Nov 14, 2024<br> (01:05:52) Tricky Madness [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Nov 15, 2024<br> (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<br> (01:13:40) The other "currently playing" games<br> (01:14:20) Overwatch 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 10, 2023<br> (01:19:46) The Game Awards Nominees<br> (01:44:53) Sony to possible acquire FromSoftware owner?<br> (01:50:51) Somehow there's a new DK Rap?<br> (01:53:39) New documentary about Half-Life 2 is out!<br> (02:04:41) Emails<br> (02:10:13) Wrapping up and thanks<br> (02:13:33) Mysterious Benefactor shoutouts<br> (02:16:19) See ya!</div>
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136 MIN
175: Wouldst Thou Like to Switch Deliciously?
NOV 14, 2024
175: Wouldst Thou Like to Switch Deliciously?
<div>This 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.<br> <br> <em>Advertise on </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast"><em>The Nextlander Podcast</em></a><em> at </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/advertisers"><em>Audioboom</em></a><em>, or support us on </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/nextlander"><em>Patreon</em></a><em>!<br> </em><br> <strong>CHAPTERS<br> <br> </strong>(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.<br> (00:00:10) Intro<br> (00:02:56) Entertainment mistakes may have been made<br> (00:08:35) The PlayStation 5 Pro and the fans have something to say!<br> (00:28:14) That Indiana Jones game is looking alright!<br> (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<br> (00:45:04) Tetris Forever [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 12, 2024<br> (00:59:52) Battle Aces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD<br> (01:07:45) ...and many more!<br> (01:09:23) News<br> (01:10:34) There is some Switch 2 news!<br> (01:18:45) Are we getting an Xbox handheld in the future?<br> (01:22:36) The original PSVR adapters are going away<br> (01:26:14) Tony Todd (the voice of Venom) has passed<br> (01:28:56) Lego Horizon Sylens voice actor revealed<br> (01:33:05) Andrew Wilson 3.0 has been activated<br> (01:35:28) Wrapping up and thanks<br> (01:41:36) See ya!</div>
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101 MIN
174: Another One in the Woods With Spirits
NOV 7, 2024
174: Another One in the Woods With Spirits
<div>Time 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.<br> <br> <em>Advertise on </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast"><em>The Nextlander Podcast</em></a><em> at </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/advertisers"><em>Audioboom</em></a><em>, or support us on </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/nextlander"><em>Patreon</em></a><em>!</em><br> <br> <strong>CHAPTERS<br> </strong><br> (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.<br> (00:00:10) Intro<br> (00:11:37) Too many logins for games...<br> (00:21:50) Dragon Age: The Veilguard [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 31, 2024<br> (00:34:54) Neva [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 15, 2024<br> (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<br> (00:49:35) Some misc games at which we're chipping away<br> (00:50:49) Beyond Galaxyland [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Sep 24, 2024<br> (00:52:41) News<br> (00:52:43) PS5 Pro Enhanced Games<br> (01:03:28) More Square games on Xbox?<br> (01:08:38) Star Wars Outlaws gets new Creative Director<br> (01:12:22) Update your graphic drivers<br> (01:17:22) Minecraft is forever<br> (01:20:18) Emails<br> (01:33:47) Wrapping up and thanks<br> (01:35:43) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts<br> (01:38:54) Whelp...<br> (01:39:21) See ya</div>
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99 MIN
173: Consider Duck Hunt
OCT 31, 2024
173: Consider Duck Hunt
<div>They 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!<br> <br> <em>Advertise on </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast"><em>The Nextlander Podcast</em></a><em> at </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/advertisers"><em>Audioboom</em></a><em>, or support us on </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/nextlander"><em>Patreon</em></a><em>!</em><br> <br> <strong>CHAPTERS<br> </strong><br> (00:00:09) Intro<br> (00:02:58) Never not weird to podcast during rough news<br> (00:05:05) Corporations are not your friends<br> (00:09:50) Cleaning is a way to relieve stress<br> (00:12:50) Gotta get clean for the VR<br> (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<br> (00:21:04) Life is Strange: Double Exposure [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 29, 2024<br> (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<br> (00:34:03) Echo Point Nova [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 24, 2024<br> (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<br> (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<br> (00:57:24) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024<br> (01:01:55) Sony shutters Concord studio<br> (01:10:10) US says no to remote access for old games<br> (01:21:05) Dragon Age Veilguard is reviewing well<br> (01:29:38) Emails<br> (01:51:54) Wrapping up and thanks<br> (01:56:58) See ya!</div>
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117 MIN
172: The Bloober Redemption Arc
OCT 24, 2024
172: The Bloober Redemption Arc
<div>New 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.<br> <br> <em>Advertise on </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5116059-the-nextlander-podcast"><em>The Nextlander Podcast</em></a><em> at </em><a href="https://audioboom.com/advertisers"><em>Audioboom</em></a><em>, or support us on </em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/nextlander"><em>Patreon</em></a><em>!<br> <br> </em><strong>CHAPTERS<br> </strong><br> (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.<br> (00:00:10) Intro<br> (00:02:51) Do not pay your bill before or after the due date!<br> (00:10:45) Collecting everything and owning nothing<br> (00:17:38) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024<br> (00:24:32) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024<br> (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<br> (00:48:36) Phoenix Springs [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 07, 2024<br> (00:53:07) Neva [Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 15, 2024<br> (00:59:51) Alex's favorite Steam Next Fest Demos<br> (01:00:04) Worshippers of Cthulhu [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 21, 2024<br> (01:01:23) Knights in Tight Spaces [PC (Microsoft Windows)] TBD<br> (01:02:00) Karate Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Oct 30, 2024<br> (01:03:15) Keep Driving [PC (Microsoft WIndows)] TBD<br> (01:03:59) My Arms Are Longer Now [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] Q3 2025<br> (01:06:24) FBC: Firebreak [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] 2025<br> (01:12:45) Xbox Partner Preview mentions<br> (01:18:19) Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest<br> (01:26:21) Netflix Closes Team Blue Studio<br> (01:29:37) There will be no more Prince of Persia: Lost Crown<br> (01:33:37) Wrapping up and thanks<br> (01:37:32) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts<br> (01:39:11) See ya!</div>
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99 MIN