The Nextlander Podcast

The Nextlander Podcast

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.

  • 2 hours 33 minutes
    235: The Long November

    What a chockablock episode this week, touching on games like Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Cairn, and Vinny's Silent Hill f ending extravaganza, plus how the Epstein files intersect with gaming, alarming layoff stats in game development, Switch sales' major new milestone, things we miss from the pre-Internet gaming era, and the AI-powered Parappa the Rapper podcast coming soon to a PlayStation near you.

    CHAPTERS

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    (00:00:10) Intro
    (00:05:00) That video is fantastic and you should watch the whole thing!
    (00:05:36) There's even more of that terrible Captain America movie?
    (00:13:16) Cairn  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Jan 29, 2026
    (00:23:52) First Break
    (00:23:57) Dragon Quest VII Reimagined  |  [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 05, 2026
    (00:50:08) Earth Must Die  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jan 27, 2026
    (00:53:26) Absolum  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 09, 2025
    (00:56:22) TR-49  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac]  |  Jan 21, 2026
    (00:57:05) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025
    (00:58:14) [SPOILERS] Ok, we are going to talk about SOME Silent Hill f narrative stuff
    (01:16:29) Second Break
    (01:16:33) The Epstein Files and Gaming
    (01:30:47) Sony patents AI podcasts?
    (01:39:34) Over a quarter of game developers have lost their jobs
    (01:47:13) Obsidian not working on Outer Worlds 3...
    (01:51:03) The Switch is Nintendo's biggest seller! Ever!
    (01:54:41) Finally, a use for you Labo VR!
    (01:59:51) Apex Legends shutting down on Switch
    (02:01:14) Grand Theft Auto 6 may indeed have a physical release at launch!
    (02:02:16) Highguard gets a five versus five mode!
    (02:05:22) Emails
    (02:27:38) Wrapping up and thanks
    (02:29:57) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts
    (02:30:58) Nextlander Content Updates
    (02:33:14) See ya!

    5 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 21 minutes
    234: Zoomers Love Tony Shalhoub

    On the show this week: Highguard is out, Brad finished Silent Hill f (once), Grand Theft Auto VI might not get a physical release at launch, Double Fine announced a pottery-brawling online game, Battlefield 6 did extremely well, Nintendo has strong feelings about Dispatch, and a series of truly shocking revelations about the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    CHAPTERS

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    (00:00:09) Intro
    (00:05:35) The Best 80s Cartoon Intros
    (00:11:45) Highguard  |  [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jan 26, 2026
    (00:39:39) First Break
    (00:39:43) TR-49  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac]  |  Jan 21, 2026
    (00:45:11) Absolum  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 09, 2025
    (00:46:42) [SPOILERS] Silent Hill f ending and story spoilers!
    (00:47:17) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025
    (01:12:58) Second Break
    (01:13:03) Yes it's true, this game has no disc (maybe)
    (01:29:34) Xbox Developer_Direct
    (01:30:52) Kiln  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Q2 2026
    (01:37:10) Battlefield vs Call of Duty in terms of sales
    (01:40:53) Not of all Congress seems OK with the EA sale
    (01:46:58) Dispatch on the Switch might be a bit... blurrier
    (01:52:36) Emails
    (02:13:25) Wrapping up and thanks
    (02:18:16) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
    (02:21:16) See ya!

    29 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 15 minutes
    233: An X-Ray Equals 10 Bananas

    Ubisoft is doing a big old reorg, delaying and canceling games, and talking about "billionaire brands," Marathon gets a release date, Highguard is out next Monday, Life Is Strange is getting an unexpected sequel, some consoles get ranked from prettiest to ugliest, and we spent time with games like Hack and Climb, Whiskerwood, and Silent Hill f's new game plus mode. All that and more on this week's show!

    CHAPTERS

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    (00:00:10) Intro
    (00:02:04) Do you want a missile or a mansion?
    (00:05:33) Getting ready for the snow?
    (00:11:25) Are website ads as thumbnails new to YouTube?
    (00:12:46) [Spoilers] Silent Hill f
    (00:13:29) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025
    (00:33:23) First Break
    (00:33:28) Hack and Climb  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jan 20, 2026
    (00:42:22) Whiskerwood (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 06, 2025
    (00:49:38) Absolum  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 09, 2025
    (00:50:59) Road to Empress  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Sep 08, 2025
    (00:56:55) Second Break
    (00:57:00) Ubisoft makes some moves for 2026
    (01:13:48) Marathon gets a release date and new trailer
    (01:20:20) Highguard still has a lot of question marks around it
    (01:27:18) A new Life is Strange game has been announced
    (01:35:46) Hitman is getting cross-progression!
    (01:51:21) Emails
    (02:08:47) Wrapping up and thanks
    (02:11:42) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
    (02:14:04) Nextlander content updates
    (02:15:14) See ya!

    22 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 9 minutes
    232: A Gun That Shoots Frogs

    This 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=uJvpRGibFhg

    CHAPTERS

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    (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!

    15 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 46 minutes
    231: A Powerful Grouse

    Let'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

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    (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!

    8 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 33 minutes
    230: Game of the Year 2025, Part 2
    In 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

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    (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
    1 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    229: Game of the Year 2025, Part 1
    For our final two podcasts of 2025, we're getting together to lay out and discuss our personal top 10 lists. This week we reflect a bit on the state of games over the past year before running through numbers 10 through 5 on our lists. Hope you're having a happy holiday!

    CHAPTERS

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    (00:00:10) Intro
    (00:11:15) Number 10 [Brad]
    (00:17:34) Number 10 [Vinny]
    (00:24:01) Number 10 [Alex]
    (00:28:27) Number 09 [Brad]
    (00:30:58) Number 09 [Vinny]
    (00:31:42) Number 09 [Alex]
    (00:36:28) Number 08 [Brad]
    (00:46:32) First Break
    (00:46:37) Number 08 [Vinny]
    (00:47:57) Number 08 [Alex]
    (00:49:44) Number 07 [Brad]
    (00:50:24) Number 07 [Alex]
    (01:06:38) Number 07 [Vinny]
    (01:07:14) Number 06 [Brad]
    (01:16:14) Number 06 [Vinny]
    (01:22:26) Second Break
    (01:22:30) Number 06 [Alex]
    (01:26:29) Number 05 [Brad]
    (01:37:25) Number 05 [Vinny]
    (01:37:48) Number 05 [Alex]
    (01:46:43) Brad numbers 10 through 05 recap
    (01:47:05) Vinny's Number 10 through 05 recap
    (01:47:23) Alex's Number 10 through 05 recap
    (01:47:38) Wrapping up
    (01:49:35) See Ya!
    (01:49:48) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
    25 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    228: That Poodoo You Do
    We spend most of this week's show unpacking all the announcements and trailers out of the Game Awards, including Control Resonant, Ontos, Gang of Dragon, Divinity, the Street Fighter movie, Mega Man: Dual Override, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Fate of the Old Republic, and a ton of other stuff. Plus, games we plan to dig into over the holidays, some final thoughts as we approach the end of 2025, and more!

    CHAPTERS

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    (00:00:10) Intro
    (00:04:30) The Game Awards get A LOT of views
    (00:07:54) Physical games and hardware sales
    (00:10:52) Let's talk about the announcements
    (00:11:07) South of Midnight  |  [PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Q2 2026
    (00:11:36) Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  TBD
    (00:16:21) Star Wars: Galactic Racer  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2026
    (00:19:59) The Street Fighter movie trailer
    (00:31:25) First Break
    (00:31:30) Warlock  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2027
    (00:33:42) Divinity  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD
    (00:35:18) Ontos  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026
    (00:38:09) Warframe: The Old Peace  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4]  |  Dec 10, 2025
    (00:39:04) Soulframe (Beta) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD
    (00:40:02) Bradley the Badger  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD
    (00:41:51) TankRat  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Q2 2026
    (00:42:40) Screamer  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 26, 2026
    (00:43:17) Gang of Dragon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD
    (00:45:02) The expected announcements
    (00:45:15) Mega Man: Dual Override  |  [Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2027
    (00:46:28) Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026
    (00:46:46) Tomb Raider: Catalyst  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2027
    (00:47:45) Control Resonant  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac]  |  2026
    (00:51:11) Total War: Warhammer 40,000  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  TBD
    (00:52:50) Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve  |  [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2026
    (00:53:42) Coven of the Chicken Foot  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD
    (00:54:34) 007 First Light  |  [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 27, 2026
    (00:57:08) Forest 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD
    (00:59:27) Out of Words  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2026
    (01:01:42) A few other games we'd like to mention
    (01:02:17) Pragmata  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Apr 24, 2026
    (01:02:47) Audiomech: Your Music Transformed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD
    (01:03:22) Solasta II (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 12, 2026
    (01:03:28) Highguard  |  [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jan 26, 2026
    (01:08:14) Our highlights
    (01:08:57) Anything missing we thought might be there?
    (01:12:49) Second Break
    (01:12:54) Games we want to play during the break
    (01:22:24) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond  |  [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Dec 04, 2025
    (01:32:09) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025
    (01:33:51) Light Up the Town  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Dec 07, 2025
    (01:39:16) Emails
    (01:43:31) Wrapping up and thanks
    (01:46:42) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
    (01:48:58) Nextlander content updates
    (01:50:14) Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026!
    (01:50:29) See Ya!
    18 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 2 minutes
    227: I Have to Buy a Whole New Nintendo???
    Brad got a Switch 2, and played Metroid Prime 4 on it, and we talk about that, Skate Story, the end of Silent Hill f, a bunch of Game Awards announcement speculation, the resurrection of Romero Games' latest project, whatever the hell is going on with Call of Duty right now, the immortal might of Shang Tsung, our love of Roger Ebert, a shocking revelation about controller face buttons, and a bunch more on this week's show.


    CHAPTERS

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    (00:00:09) Intro
    (00:14:13) Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2] | Dec 04, 2025
    (00:42:07) First Break
    (00:42:11) Skate Story | [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac] | Dec 08, 2025
    (00:49:28) Silent Hill f | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 25, 2025
    (00:57:30) The Séance of Blake Manor | [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Oct 27, 2025
    (00:57:53) Marvel Cosmic Invasion | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux] | Dec 01, 2025
    (00:58:10) Absolum | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] | Oct 09, 2025
    (00:59:30) Void Crew | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Nov 25, 2024
    (01:03:59) Second Break
    (01:04:03) The Game Awards is soon and news is swirling
    (01:04:24) Larian may have a new game in the Divinity series
    (01:07:49) Capcom wants more Mega Man (and other) games!
    (01:12:29) Tomb Raider will have something to show at The Game Awards
    (01:17:16) Warner Bros. and Netflix... What will it mean for the games?
    (01:29:01) Katsuhiro Harada retires from Tekken
    (01:31:46) John Romero's latest project is still alive
    (01:35:02) Tim Cain returns to Obsidian
    (01:37:28) Call of Duty will slow down with the releases
    (01:45:36) Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has passed away
    (01:47:58) Emails
    (01:57:32) Wrapping up and thanks
    (01:59:31) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
    (02:01:08) Nextlander Content Updates
    (02:02:46) See ya!

    11 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 2 hours 42 minutes
    226: The Brian Cranston of Podcasting
    We're chock-a-block with stuff to talk about this week, from the Analogue 3D to Horses (both the game and its banning), Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the Fortnite chapter 6 ending bonanza, more with Silent Hill f, a surprising amount of news about the possible futures of franchises like Dead Rising, Control, Metal Gear, and Hitman, your emails, and more!

    CHAPTERS

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    (00:00:10) Intro
    (00:01:46) Podcast Celebrities vs Celebrity Podcasters
    (00:11:38) Alex got an Analogue 3D!
    (00:28:57) First Break
    (00:33:34) Marvel Cosmic Invasion  |  [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux]  |  Dec 01, 2025
    (00:46:51) Horses  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Dec 02, 2025
    (01:06:51) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025
    (01:21:06) The Séance of Blake Manor  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Oct 27, 2025
    (01:24:34) Hollow Knight: Silksong  |  [Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One]  |  Sep 04, 2025
    (01:24:59) Fortnite  |  [Android, iOS, Xbox One, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4]  |  Jun 29, 2020
    (01:49:40) Second Break
    (01:49:44) New Dead Rising in the works?
    (01:56:31) Control: Resonant is trademarked ahead of the Game Awards...
    (02:03:00) Of course they are still going to make Hitman!
    (02:08:55) Should we better recognize the performance capture for characters?
    (02:17:12) What's next for Metal Gear? Probably nothing around Sons of the Patriots
    (02:22:37) Emails
    (02:31:52) Wrapping up and thanks
    (02:36:28) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
    (02:39:02) Nextlander content updates
    (02:42:41) See ya!
    4 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 56 minutes
    225: Don't Trust the Fox Mask
    Brad and Vinny produce the rare duos podcast this week with deep(er) dives into Silent Hill f and Hollow Knight: Silksong, a look at The Séance of Blake Manor, the new Vampire Survivors quasi-sequel, Valve's comments on Steam Machine pricing/Linux anti-cheat/Half-Life 3, the passing of Udo Kier, Thanksgiving turkey (and other fowl) strategies, our annual recitation of Final Fantasy character names, and more!

    CHAPTERS

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    (00:00:10) Intro
    (00:06:07) Silent Hill f  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 25, 2025
    (00:23:50) First Break
    (00:23:54) The Séance of Blake Manor  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Oct 27, 2025
    (00:31:54) Hollow Knight: Silksong  |  [Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One]  |  Sep 04, 2025
    (00:33:29) [SPOILERS] Some Silksong items, areas, and encounters
    (00:50:47) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Mini Season 2: The Simpsons  |  [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Nov 01, 2025
    (00:55:05) Second Break
    (00:55:09) More updates about the Steam Machine
    (01:15:55) What's next for the Vampire Survivors folks?
    (01:19:29) Will we see more of Naughty Dog's Intergalactic soon?
    (01:24:40) Udo Kier has passed away at 81
    (01:28:01) Emails
    (01:51:05) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
    (01:55:24) See ya!
    27 November 2025, 2:00 pm
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