The Nextlander Podcast

• 199: I'm Worth It!

  We attempt to grapple with the job losses at Polygon and Giant Bomb (and dig into some of our own time at GB) this week, before diving into the ARC Raiders tech test, the end of Lost Records, Vinny's deepening love of Hollow Knight, the increasing absurdity of Skin Deep, the GTA 6 delay and new trailer, increasing Xbox prices, Gears on PlayStation, and some housekeeping notes for the next few weeks of Nextlander (yes, Brad's going pro in Fortnite). 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 (00:02:07) Well, Brad got picked for jury duty. Officially! (00:07:15) The Giant Bomb and Polygon news (00:07:57) Polygon being sold and the massive staff cuts. (00:14:36) What is and was Giant Bomb and its survival over the years. (01:22:26) First Break (01:25:02) The video games (01:25:57) ARC Raiders  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:46:45) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:55:05) Skin Deep  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2025 (01:59:15) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (02:00:05) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (02:05:50) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (02:11:30) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Season 3: Galactic Battle  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 02, 2025 (02:25:05) Second Break (02:25:09) Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed (02:36:13) The Xbox is about to get way more expensive (02:47:16) Gears of War: Reloaded is coming and to a PS5 at that! (02:51:11) Remember that Apple and Epic lawsuit? (02:56:45) Nextlander content updates (03:00:00) Wrapping up and thanks (03:00:20) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (03:02:17) Speeding along justice for the podcast?! Never. (03:03:24) See ya!

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• 198: Mind Your Ps and Es

  We're awash in games this week with Skin Deep, Clair Obscur, the Marathon alpha, and a bunch of other stuff we're continuing to play. In the news, the cancelled Titanfall extraction shooter and more hardware makers like 8BitDo suspending shipments into the United States. Then an emails section flush with the straight scoop on subjects like being a Green Bay Packers shareholder, doing publicity for Banksy, the fate of the Antarctic N64, and more. That's a lot of podcast! 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 (00:01:03) There are a lot of video games out there... (00:03:35) Skin Deep  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2025 (00:24:48) First Break (00:24:52) Marathon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 23, 2025 (00:37:25) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:47:43) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:03:04) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (01:08:59) Bionic Bay  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:09:14) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (01:14:24) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 22, 2025\ (01:16:41) Second Break (01:17:45) The Switch 2 came and went, but when will it come again? (01:29:13) Companies begin messaging consumers around U.S. tariffs (01:45:26) EA makes big job cuts and cancels games (02:01:11) Emails (02:19:23) Nextlander content updates (02:21:31) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:23:22) Thanks and wrapping up (02:26:20) Quick Schedule Change! (02:27:23) See ya!

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• 197: He's Got Gambling Hair

  We played a slew of games this week like Tempest Rising, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3, Bionic Bay, and more Blue Prince and Battle Aces, plus: the Switch 2 preorder plan of attack, Ghost of Yotei gets a date, Michael Bay's OutRun is going to be the biggest movie of the world, the high-risk world of NFL draft betting, 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 (00:01:08) Is there a Draft in here?! (00:06:40) Let me tell you... about my dirt clumps (00:08:05) Is that thing Turbocharged? Only on the floor model. (00:10:18) Are there any NOT billionaire owners for sports teams? (00:14:15) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (00:23:06) [SPOILERS] Let's REALLY talk about Blue Prince! (00:52:11) First Break (00:52:16) Tempest Rising  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:01:42) Battle Aces  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (01:12:40) Bionic Bay  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:17:34) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:29:24) Second Break (01:29:28) Switch 2 Preorders are happening or happened? (01:44:57) Ghost of Yotei gets a release date! (01:52:47) Devolver Digital shares its future strategy (02:01:49) Japan wants to archive its gaming history (02:06:27) Out Run is getting a movie? (02:13:56) There are a lot of video game movies in some state or another... (02:23:38) Wrapping up and thanks (02:26:46) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:29:37) See ya!

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• 196: StreetPassing at the Spiritbox Show

  This week, Blue Prince has snared a couple of us (sort of), another couple of us can't seem to stop playing AC Shadows, and... Gradius III makes a surprise appearance? In the news, the BDS Xbox boycott, the Marathon reveal, Oblivion Remastered media leaks, the PS5 is getting more expensive. Plus a New Zealand slang primer, whipping out your 3DS at the metal show, 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 (00:01:00) Why is Brad playing Gradius III (00:04:55) Alex's latest concert experience (00:07:44) Best way to work that core (00:12:21) The last thing you'd think would be at this concert... (00:15:46) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (00:36:38) First Break (00:36:46) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (01:05:58) Various other gaming pleasures (01:08:14) Second Break (01:08:19) Microsoft is added to the BDS Primary Boycott list (01:23:50) Bungie's Marathon gets a big reveal (01:31:25) NOTE: We lost one of the audio tracks here so the quality difference is from using our backup! (01:36:51) Oblivion Remaster info has leaked (01:39:39) Get ready for more Star Wars with Zero Company (01:42:24) The PlayStation 5 is about to get more expensive (01:47:06) Emails (01:59:28) Wrapping up and thanks (02:02:22) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:03:31) It's not easy out there, but we appreciate and take comfort in this community (02:04:38) See ya!

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• 195: Special Ep: Never Been a Better Podcast 007: I Definitely Saw No Hemipenis!

  While we're out this week, we bring you another blast from the Never Been a Better past, all the way back in December 2022, when Abby Russell and Jeff Bakalar joined us to share tales of holiday mishaps, immortal pets, and much more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:01:10) Intro (00:02:24) The Eagle Rare has landed (00:03:26) Bakalar has been on some adventures (00:14:55) Bakalar's fancy dishes (00:16:42) The kids are getting older and online (00:20:39) Is there any pinball regret? (00:22:39) Some hot insider family gossip (00:26:23) Abby, how was the Thanksgiving? (00:27:16) Waxing on about candles and scents (00:29:53) Alex discovers a possible hockey goon amongst his family (00:33:56) The joys and innuendos of driving (00:39:11) Thanksgiving with the Caravellas (00:41:07) Avoiding the minefield of conversation at Thanksgiving... (00:42:18) ...but stepping in it at Halloween (00:47:33) Any dressing up for Halloween this year? (00:49:33) Favorite candy that isn't a peanut butter cup (00:51:34) Cheese crimes (00:54:46) Time for a pet check (01:03:45) Well, we've arrived at the Hemipenis (01:08:38) One more pet thing... (01:12:39) Wrapping up (01:15:16) See ya!

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