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.

  1. 9h ago

    Art Installations by Playskool

    This week we embark on a Big Walk, spend some quality handheld time with the Switch 2, finish Heave Ho 2 and Road to Empress II, ponder news like the closing of the deal taking EA private (and what seems like pending layoffs), some gaming-on-Linux updates, and Dave Bautista's growing go-to status for video game television, run through the shockingly small catalog of AO-rated games, 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(00:02:20) Make the loved ones in your life pay for your subscriptions(00:04:13) Brad's looking for a new note-taking app(00:07:34) Alex has (unwanted) water in his basement(00:11:14) Big Walk  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Aug 04, 2026(00:34:44) First Break(00:34:46) Road to Empress II  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jun 09, 2026(00:43:57) Heave Ho 2  |  [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 16, 2026(00:48:50) Brad's time with his Switch 2(00:50:12) Tetris 99  |  [Nintendo Switch]  |  Feb 13, 2019(00:54:33) Slay the Spire  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux]  |  Jan 23, 2019(01:04:37) Second Break(01:04:39) Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner own Electronic Arts(01:23:40) Xbox 360 titles coming to PC?(01:33:48) Making your own Steam Machine with SteamOS(01:45:41) Epic Games looking into Linux anti-cheat support(01:50:16) There's a new Kratos coming to your TV...(01:57:29) Emails(02:13:54) Wrapping up and thanks(02:16:05) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:19:20) See ya

    Art Installations by Playskool

  2. Jul 30

    Sgt. Kabukiman in 4K

    For one more week Vinny and Alex are holding it down as a duo talking further adventures in introducing children to horror (films), what kinds of garbage movies you can find in lavish high definition presentations these days, and what it truly means to be supported by Truck-kun.  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(00:01:56) | Following up on watching Backrooms with kids(00:07:19) | The true horror of the internet is revealed.(00:12:54) | Now, are the teens ready for Obsession?(00:16:36) | Everybody wants to see The Odyssey(00:18:19) | What's the word on Absolute Batman?(00:22:26) | Splatoon Raiders | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Jul 23, 2026(00:29:57) | First Break(00:31:48) | Desktop Explorer | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 17, 2026(00:36:39) | Truck-Kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 29, 2026(00:40:39) | D-topia | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 14, 2026(00:43:01) | Halo: Campaign Evolved | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 28, 2026(00:58:41) | Wrapping up the games(00:59:03) | Moss: The Forgotten Relic | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 16, 2026(00:59:57) | Second Break(00:59:58) | Double Fine cuts 23 people as they transition from Xbox(01:04:15) | Miyamoto wants you to make the games you love(01:12:19) | Don't expect more Dragon Age in the future?(01:16:41) | Do expect more Pragmata in the future!(01:20:46) | Emails(01:41:04) | Wrapping up and thanks(01:45:11) | Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:48:33) | See ya!

    Sgt. Kabukiman in 4K

  3. Jul 23

    Steven Seagal Has Some Opinions

    Vinny and Alex are rolling duos this week as they discuss their preferred methods of engaging with arcade ROMs, Desktop Explorer, Beatdown City Survivors, and the dodgy work and even dodgier opinions of a certain washed up action star. 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(00:02:09) MAME vs MiSTer(00:12:04) Bootleg Rhythm Songs(00:18:33) The Boyz and Paul Reiser (No Spoilers)(00:22:05) Desktop Explorer | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 17, 2026(00:27:44) First Break(00:29:49) Beatdown City Survivors | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jun 10, 2026(00:37:55) D-topia | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 14, 2026(00:39:00) Absolum | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] | Oct 09, 2025(00:43:22) Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Mar 17, 2026(00:51:17) A few other items(00:55:05) Second Break(00:55:06) All the Fallout is coming... at some point(01:04:49) Play Fusion Frenzy on your PC!(01:09:20) Whoever wins... we lose (Tariff Edition)(01:21:18) Original Darkest Dungeon getting DLC(01:23:51) Hasbro pulling back on some video games(01:28:04) Revisit E3 at the VGHF!(01:32:12) Emails(01:51:06) Wrapping up and thanks(01:53:18) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:55:42) NXL Content Updates(01:57:51) See ya!

    Steven Seagal Has Some Opinions

  4. Jul 16

    Bringing Your Kids to the Backrooms w/ Patrick Klepek

    For this week's show we're joined by Remap Radio's Patrick Klepek to discuss D-Topia, Denshattack!, the latest on Xbox's rapid downsizing, and the singular experience of bringing your kid to their first R-rated movie. 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(00:00:46) What's new with Patrick Klepek(00:01:06) The Backrooms and a kid's first R-rated movie(00:07:16) What is influencing this generation of creatives?(00:13:53) How did the experience at the theater go?(00:25:05) Our first horror movies(00:34:58) Other horror movies for the youth(00:38:04) Watching the commentary before the movie(00:42:48) First Break(00:42:49) The Video Games(00:43:03) D-topia | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 14, 2026(00:58:23) Denshattack! | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2] | Jul 15, 2026(01:02:17) 007 First Light | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | May 27, 2026(01:19:17) Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 09, 2026(01:35:19) Mio: Memories in Orbit | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] | Jan 20, 2026(01:37:53) Donkey Kong 64 | [Nintendo 64] | Nov 22, 1999(01:39:13) Hyperfist | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 10, 2026(01:40:36) Penguin Lifter | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 13, 2026(01:43:16) Second Break(01:43:17) More from the Xbox and Microsoft news(02:03:04) Asha Sharma added to Jobs and Productivity Task Force?(02:07:51) Strikes and Layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona(02:20:13) Glen Schofield is retiring(02:27:09) Emails(02:49:47) Wrapping up(02:51:12) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:53:31) See ya!

    Bringing Your Kids to the Backrooms w/ Patrick Klepek

  5. Jul 9

    Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them?

    We're joined by friend of the pod Lex Luddy to break down the avalanche of grim Xbox news, the fraught state of digital ownership, and a couple of old video games made new again in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Star Fox. 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(00:05:21) | Xbox Games Begins Major Restructuring(00:59:11) | First Break(01:04:34) | PlayStation is dumping physical discs(01:21:52) | Sony pulling movies from accounts(01:38:15) | IO Interactive says they are continuing Project Fantasy(01:43:21) | Mario Kart Tour is going offline(01:49:05) | How much does this affect perception of the brands?(01:57:45) | Second Break(01:57:46) | Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 09, 2026(02:12:57) | Rhythm Heaven Groove | [Nintendo Switch] | Jul 02, 2026(02:16:17) | Star Fox | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Jun 25, 2026(02:22:43) | Mio: Memories in Orbit | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] | Jan 20, 2026(02:29:48) | Dimhaven: The Lost Source | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jun 23, 2026(02:31:29) | Orbitals | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Sep 03, 2026(02:38:15) | The SuperStation FPGA(02:49:08) | Emails(02:54:17) | Wrapping up(02:56:35) | Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:59:48) | See ya!

    Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them?

  6. Jul 2

    Special Ep: Never Been a Better Podcast 011: The Mariko Aoki Phenomenon

    While we're out this week we'd like to share this NBBP gem featuring Dan Ryckert and Abby Russell from a simpler time! CHAPTERS (00:01:15) Intro(00:01:56) Dan explains the labelling of Johnny Walkers(00:03:51) Hopefully, you can find this shot in the show notes on Patreon(00:05:49) Dan is very upset about his driveway lights(00:08:31) Traveling with pets by air or by foot(00:12:19) Guessing your age by where you used to be able to smoke(00:15:31) The "No Eating Cigarettes" section(00:21:46) The state of John Wick(00:23:14) Puss and Boots(00:24:36) First Break(00:24:38) Kids and horror movies(00:31:12) Horror books as well!(00:35:09) Kids love the movies they love!(00:37:58) Everyone loves those Mario Bros.(00:44:39) Second Break(00:44:40) Dan is Mr. Internet(00:48:48) I enjoy my YouTube movies(00:53:34) Being the cool parents and adults(00:56:24) The most honest salesman is Dan(00:58:15) Are people still getting magazines?(01:01:25) We almost made it without talking about pooping(01:07:40) Wrapping up and thanks(01:08:56) See ya!

    Special Ep: Never Been a Better Podcast 011: The Mariko Aoki Phenomenon

  7. Jun 25

    A Four Chugga Choo Choo

    Brad is still out on personal leave, but his podcasting cohort Will Smith is here to chat with Vinny and Alex about the Steam Machine, GTA's discless future, and a variety of video games and demos. 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(00:00:31) Will Smith is here to set us right(00:02:29) This is the year of Linux... for real this time!(00:09:35) Celebrating the end of Middle School(00:17:58) Memories of Gym Class...(00:21:44) The Video Games(00:21:57) Heave Ho 2 | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 16, 2026(00:24:39) The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu | [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Jul 15, 2026(00:30:49) First Break(00:30:50) Subnautica 2 (Early Access) | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] | May 14, 2026(00:39:16) Cost to develop games(00:49:10) Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Apr 30, 2026(00:51:39) Dimhaven: The Lost Source | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jun 23, 2026(00:55:52) Helldivers 2 | [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Feb 08, 2024(01:02:16) Managing Live Service Games(01:08:01) Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 3 | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | 2027(01:16:05) Second Break(01:16:06) The Steam Machine pricing what it could mean(02:08:02) Tencent might be scaling back investments(02:21:19) Sega to change how it markets some games(02:27:59) Grand Theft Auto 6 gets pricing and release details(02:45:05) Email(s)(02:49:08) Wrapping up(02:51:35) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:52:56) Check out more from Will(02:57:11) Nextlander Content Updates(02:58:05) See ya!

    A Four Chugga Choo Choo

  8. Jun 18

    The Alex Navarro Jumpscare

    Brad unfortunately had to duck out for this week's show, but Vinny and Alex keep the conversation going with more Summer Game Fest updates, ample discussion on Microsoft and the larger industry's current fortunes, and even a bit of speculation on what our level of survivability would be when pitted up against any X-Man, but mostly one X-Man in particular. The one with knives in his hands. 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(00:02:00) Rant 001: The U.S. Healthcare Grift(00:09:59) Rant 002: The U.S. Mint Grift(00:21:42) Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Mar 17, 2026(00:25:35) Clutch | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Q1 2027(00:36:28) First Break(00:36:29) Stuntman: Hollywood | [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] | TBD(00:42:12) Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Oct 08, 2026(01:03:51) Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2] | Feb 12, 2027(01:08:49) Generative AI was also on display at SGF(01:13:16) Replaced | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] | Apr 14, 2026(01:16:19) 007 First Light | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | May 27, 2026(01:23:04) Crushed in Time | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jun 10, 2026(01:26:32) Second Break(01:26:33) Finding out what Xbox's reset might look like...(01:47:21) Don't Nod might run out of money(01:49:56) Are we seeing a video game crash?(02:05:17) Official PS5 SSDs are comically expensive(02:13:09) Sony wants to sell you soft and rock hard buttons(02:17:29) Commodore is making a mobile phone?(02:23:18) Emails(02:38:37) Nextlander schedule updates(02:40:20) Washington Prime | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | TBD(02:41:00) Wrapping up and thanks(02:41:34) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:43:15) See ya!

    The Alex Navarro Jumpscare
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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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  • Creator
    The Nextlander Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    271
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Nextlander
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    The Nextlander Podcast

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