The Nextlander Podcast

Alex does double duty this week with Gran Turismo 7 and WWE 2K22, our weekly progress checks with Elden Ring and Horizon continue, the Xbox leaves a tiny footprint in Japan, we watch that Obi-Wan trailer, an intra-apartment sonic battle looms, and more!

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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
(00:02:05) The Obi-WAN and other fun network names
(00:09:06) That Obi-Wan teaser
(00:14:43) The Video Games
(00:15:02) Gran Turismo 7 [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Mar 04, 2022
(00:25:49) First Break
(00:25:54) WWE 2K22 [PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Mar 11, 2022
(00:38:33) Elden Ring [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 25, 2022
(00:42:21) [POSSIBLE MINOR ELDEN RING SPOILER]
(00:44:46) [END OF POSSIBLE SPOILER]
(00:48:47) Horizon Forbidden West [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4] on Feb 18, 2022
(00:59:33) Second Break
(00:59:37) News
(01:00:04) Elden Ring is a big earner
(01:07:34) GTA V is priced to move on next-gen consoles
(01:12:45) Stalker 2 is on hold due to war
(01:15:13) Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp delayed
(01:17:11) Forspoken delayed until October
(01:19:11) God of War is coming to TV
(01:24:37) Xbox sales figures from Japan
(01:32:48) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:33:54) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:35:45) Quick reminder about podcast timecodes
(01:37:39) Nextlander content updates

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VIDEO GAMES! There are a lot of them out, and we check in with our progress through Horizon and Elden Ring, plus Shadow Warrior 3, Far: Changing Tides, and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen. Also: Epic's Bandcamp acquisition, the words "Fallout: New Vegas 2," a hit list for wrestling talent, and more.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:39) A giant Nextlander Podcast
(00:01:14) Run of show
(00:01:38) Doing side missions in The Banter
(00:02:00) Coming into possession of a CRT
(00:16:31) New Old Stock
(00:20:10) Games
(00:21:01) Horizon Forbidden West [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4] on Feb 18, 2022
(00:39:03) First Break
(00:39:07) [SPOILERS] Horizon Forbidden West
(00:54:46) [END OF HORIZON SPOILERS]
(00:54:51) Elden Ring [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 25, 2022
(01:09:10) FAR: Changing Tides [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch] on Mar 01, 2022
(01:13:23) Shadow Warrior 3 [Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 01, 2022
(01:20:11) Destiny 2: The Witch Queen [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2022
(01:24:37) Second Break
(01:24:42) News
(01:25:31) EA pulling Russian teams from FIFA and NHL
(01:28:22) Ukraine asks Xbox and PlayStation to end support in Russia
(01:32:11) Epic Games acquires Bandcamp
(01:41:41) First rumors of a Fallout New Vegas 2
(01:44:58) Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
(01:46:35) Tokyo Game Show is returning
(01:51:44) The state of WWE 2K22
(01:57:33) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:58:25) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:00:00) Nextlander content updates
(02:01:59) Thanks everyone and see ya!

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Elden Ring is out this week, and we have gotten drawn into, chewed up by, and spat out of its gaping open-world maw. Plus: some later-game thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West's story twists, thoughts on whether the world needs another Street Fighter, a consideration of the ever-expanding definition of "Microsoft news," and more!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:10) Intro [My (Vinny) mic is doing some fluttery noise business again that I thought I fixed. Apologies for that, will have to take it apart this weekend]
(00:01:03) Be prepared for some Elden spoiler-ish talk and definitely some Horizon spoiler talk in the game sections
(00:03:27) Escapades in Escape Rooms
(00:08:49) Smashing Cars in the Break Room
(00:13:19) Both shocked and concerned that bad wordplay might be going out of favor
(00:15:42) [POSSIBLE SPOILERS] Elden Ring [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 25, 2022
(00:37:33) First Break
(00:37:37) [POSSIBLE SPOILERS] Elden Ring
(01:09:24) Second Break
(01:09:28) [SPOILERS] Horizon Forbidden West [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4] on Feb 18, 2022
(01:27:50) [END OF SPOILER TALK]
(01:28:15) Destiny 2: The Witch Queen [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2022
(01:32:27) Third Break
(01:32:31) News
(01:32:41) Street Fighter 6 news
(01:42:57) Capcom Fighting Collection
(01:46:31) Images shown of the PlayStation VR2
(01:51:48) Call of Duty skipping a year in 2023
(01:55:59) Besthesda Store will be no more
(01:59:24) Guardians of the Galaxy didn't sell too well, apparently
(02:04:24) Thanks and wrapping up
(02:05:53) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:07:13) Nextlander content updates
(02:08:54) See Ya!

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This week's show is all about our evolving thoughts on Horizon: Forbidden West, from art and visual design to combat and gear, the continuation of Zero Dawn's story, and more. Plus: Favorites from the soon-to-be-abolished Wii U and 3DS eShops, an update on the (supposed) Resident Evil 4 remake, Vinny's custom air-cooled wooden console shelf, and more!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:09) Intro
(00:02:43) What is your current controller storage situation?
(00:09:27) What horrible nightmare could house all this nonsense?
(00:16:35) Horizon Forbidden West [Some Horizon Zero Dawn story spoilers] - PlayStation - February 18
(00:39:13) First Break
(00:39:17) More Horizon Forbidden West [Some Horizon Zero Dawn story spoilers]
(01:17:34) Second Break
(01:17:38) Sifu Updates
(01:19:35) News
(01:19:46) Saying goodbye to the WiiU | 3DS eShop
(01:31:15) Will there ever be a BioShock movie?
(01:34:55) Cyberpunk 2077 gets its Next-Gen update
(01:38:42) Details about Resident Evil 4 Remake surface
(01:42:03) What's next from the creator of Yakuza's new studio?
(01:45:48) Wrapping up and thank you
(01:46:44) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(01:48:00) Nextlander content updates
(01:49:05) Thanks again and see ya!

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It's a busy week on this ol' podcast as we get into Sifu, our recent Ghostwire: Tokyo demo, more OlliOlli World, an extensive recap of this week's Nintendo Direct, Intellivision's Amico turmoil, the secret true nature of the Lawnmower Man, and more!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:34) Nothing should be The Lawnmower Man
(00:05:24) Show Rundown
(00:06:22) GhostWire: Tokyo [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Mar 25, 2022
(00:21:33) First Break
(00:21:37) Sifu [PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 08, 2022
(00:43:32) OlliOlli World [Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 08, 2022
(01:00:14) Second Break
(01:00:18) Nintendo Direct
(01:01:45) Chrono Cross Remaster
(01:02:55) Front Mission
(01:03:21) Live A Live
(01:04:30) Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
(01:05:02) Portal
(01:05:29) No Man's Sky
(01:07:21) Klonoa
(01:08:34) Fire Emblem
(01:09:12) Switch Sports
(01:10:57) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC
(01:13:38) Disney Speedstorm
(01:14:00) Kirby and the Forgotten Land
(01:14:52) Splatoon 3
(01:15:30) Mario Strikers: Battle League
(01:16:37) Metroid Dread's new modes
(01:17:27) Earthbound
(01:18:31) Xenoblade Chronicles 3
(01:21:34) Triangle Strategy
(01:21:53) Closing thoughts
(01:25:45) The next GTA is in active development
(01:33:36) Assassin's Creed is getting a smaller, more stealthy, release
(01:38:58) America's Army is shutting down
(01:42:36) Stadia is shifting its focus
(01:48:54) A bit of Capcom was purchased
(01:50:50) Intellivision's Amico might be in trouble
(02:09:55) Thank you and wrapping up
(02:10:17) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:12:04) Thanks and Nextlander upcoming
(02:14:17) See ya

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The game industry continues to contract as we ponder Sony's big ol' acquisition of Bungie and, uh, the New York Times snatching up Wordle, we spent time climbing all over Dying Light 2, Vinny and Alex rate the future of Dark Pictures, that Halo TV series sure looks like something, Danny Trejo cracks a rare smile, and more!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:20) Welcoming back haunting song covers
(00:03:32) Brief podcast rundown before we get into it
(00:04:05) Let's talk about that Halo TV series trailer
(00:15:59) What other games need a TV series?
(00:19:10) Dying Light 2: Stay Human (PlayStation, Xbox, PC) February 4th
(00:41:38) First Break
(00:47:58) The News
(00:48:14) Sony is acquiring Bungie
(01:07:38) New York Times is acquiring... Wordle?
(01:14:42) Second Break
(01:14:46) Discord gets PlayStation integration
(01:17:46) The Dark Pictures folks register some sick names
(01:25:49) Danny Trejo is caught smiling and the world is a better place
(01:30:21) Well, who is next to be acquired this season?
(01:34:36) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:36:00) Content Updates
(01:36:30) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(01:38:14) The week in Nextlander
(01:39:24) See Ya!

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This week: a little trip to yesteryear with Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves, Brad and Vinny finished RE Village and just have to talk about it, Windjammers 2 and Rainbow Six Extraction came out, The Rock is definitely for sure playing Kratos (right?), Star Wars games for everyone (except DICE), and... the colon makes all the difference.

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:10) Intro
(00:01:02) DLC for cars
(00:03:24) I own myself almost everyday.
(00:04:12) Give me the cash option versus fighting a bear
(00:06:07) Get your 0-Day Warez for your car
(00:09:55) Ok, now what if I offered you this discounted car?
(00:12:04) Show rundown
(00:13:27) Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5, PC) January 27
(00:33:56) First Break
(00:34:00) Windjammers 2 and Rainbow Six Extraction
(00:34:44) Rainbow Six Extraction (PlayStation, Xbox, PC) January 19
(00:42:24) Windjammers 2 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) January 19
(00:47:36) [SPOILERS] Resident Evil Village
(01:09:09) End of Resident Evil Village Spoilers
(01:09:19) Second Break
(01:09:23) News
(01:09:56) EA making three new Star Wars games
(01:11:17) The Colon Makes All The Difference
(01:15:29) Battlefront 3 is not happening at DICE?
(01:17:59) Possible free-to-play portions of Battlefield 2042
(01:22:09) Crysis 4 is happening?
(01:25:43) Phil Spencer mentions some Activision properties he's excited about
(01:34:42) Activision Blizzard and Unions
(01:43:31) Blizzard looking to hire for its next game
(01:47:38) Hitman 3 Year 2 reveals
(01:54:01) Rock is going to be in a mysterious new video game movie
(02:11:52) Show recap
(02:12:34) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:13:25) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:14:47) Checkout what's going on at Nextlander
(02:18:19) See Ya!

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At least half of this podcast is about Microsoft buying Activision, because, well, you know, but we also find time for Nobody Saves the World, OlliOlli World, more Resident Evil Village (World), hamsters with drinking problems, the animatronic fate of Jimmy Hoffa, and more!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:10) Intro
(00:00:54) Where does that leave Teddy Ruxpin?
(00:02:33) It always come back to Chuck E. Cheese
(00:05:00) How many stores are fronts?
(00:09:58) Hamsters drink like a fish?
(00:16:27) Microsoft is acquiring Activision!
(00:39:14) First Break
(00:39:18) More on Microsoft and Activision
(01:21:14) Second Break
(01:21:18) Video Games!
(01:23:05) Nobody Saves the World [Xbox, PC] January 18th
(01:36:54) OlliOlli World [Xbox, PlayStation, PC] February 8th
(01:44:08) [SPOILERS] Resident Evil Village
(02:02:17) [END Of Resident Evil Village]
(02:03:36) Thanks everybody and go check out the Patreon for more
(02:05:21) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:06:43) Thanks for the feedback regarding timestamps
(02:07:58) Content updates
(02:08:50) See ya!

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We've emerged from the Game of the Year mines ready to tackle 2022's games, starting with... Resident Evil Village! Also: the psychedelic space sheen of The Anacrusis, some ruminating about PlayStation VR2 and the next Switch, a farewell to John Madden, the epic file-naming clash of hyphens vs. underscores, a quick note on podcast ads, and more!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:09) Intro
(00:02:06) What's on the show
(00:02:17) 2022 is the year I start-using-hyphens_instead_of_underscores?
(00:08:53) We care about developers
(00:11:03) We're all judging you based on your filenames
(00:12:34) I feel no sense of security from this Social Security
(00:18:28) The Anacrusis (Xbox, PC) Early Access
(00:27:59) Resident Evil Village (PlayStation, Xbox, PC) May 2021 (Possible Spoilers)
(00:42:31) First Break
(00:42:36) [SPOILERS] Resident Evil Village and Ethan's hand problems.
(00:50:30) [END OF HAND SPOILERS]
(01:04:49) Second Break
(01:04:53) News
(01:05:31) Details on the new PSVR
(01:21:01) What happened to Magic Leap?
(01:23:10) A fantastic transition to talking about No in-person E3
(01:35:16) Take-two and Zynga
(01:37:27) Samsung's 2022 TVs to ship with Stadia and GeForce Now
(01:43:07) Stalker 2 delayed to December 2022
(01:44:25) Sony to keep the PS4 in production a bit longer
(01:48:41) GamesIndustry.biz analyst predictions and the Switch Pro
(01:56:36) John Madden has passed away
(02:03:22) A quick note about podcast markers and ads
(02:05:55) Thanks everyone
(02:06:26) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:08:21) 2022 is here so let's play some really old games

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Our retrospective on the games of 2021 comes to a close (OR DOES IT??) with a long consideration of the best stories of the year, a perhaps longer effort to arrive at the 10 best games of the year, then a quick rundown of the games we're looking forward to in the coming months. Thanks to everyone for supporting us last year and into the future!

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CHAPTERS

(00:00:10) Intro
(00:02:25) Game of the Year recap so far
(00:05:43) There will probably be more spoilers than usual. I've marked the games during best story where we go deeper in the narrative.
(00:06:47) Best Story
(00:09:32) Lost Judgment
(00:16:33) Life is Strange: True Colors
(00:18:43) The Forgotten City
(00:26:06) Unpacking
(00:28:59) Jett: The Far Shore
(00:34:41) Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart
(00:36:36) Guardians of the Galaxy
(00:43:32) Deathloop
(00:47:25) Mass Effect
(00:49:51) Inscryption
(00:55:07) Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye
(00:58:31) Psychonauts 2
(01:06:30) Break
(01:06:33) Making the Best Story list
(01:16:40) Moving into the overall best games of the year
(01:16:57) Nextlander personal Top Ten lists
(01:18:28) Vinny's Top Eleven Games
(01:19:17) Brad's Top Ten Games
(01:20:07) Alex's Top Ten Games
(01:20:50) Cutting out all the games that didn't make it
(01:36:45) And that leaves us with 20 games that made the list
(01:38:00) Making 20 games into 10 games
(02:07:58) Ordering the best 10 games
(02:28:51) Reading the Top Ten
(02:31:52) The full Nextlander 2021 category recap
(02:35:57) The games of the future!
(02:36:29) Dyling Light 2
(02:37:05) Sifu
(02:37:33) Horizon Forbidden West
(02:38:38) Destiny 2: The Witch Queen
(02:39:30) Stalker 2
(02:40:07) Elden Ring
(02:40:11) Saints Row
(02:40:27) Tunic
(02:40:54) Stray
(02:41:20) Redfall
(02:41:41) Far: Changing Tides
(02:42:21) Advance Wars
(02:42:35) Forspoken
(02:42:57) Starfield
(02:45:51) Bayonetta 3
(02:46:00) ARC Raiders
(02:46:47) The next WWE game
(02:47:33) Ghostwire: Tokyo
(02:48:08) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:48:57) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
(02:51:06) Written lists will be posted on Patreon soon
(02:51:56) Thanks and see ya!

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