The Nextlander Podcast

There's no regular podcast this week, so please enjoy this throwback NBABP episode, in which Dan Ryckert, Austin Walker, Jeff Bakalar, and Abby Russell all join us to talk about taking care of your mouth, memory vs reality, and breaking into TikTok!
CHAPTERS
(00:01:09) Intro
(00:02:51) "I'm happy with myself"
(00:03:31) How's it going Bakalar?
(00:04:17) Memories from Bakalar's previous birthday party
(00:10:20) Dan escalates the situation
(00:14:44) Things continue to escalate...
(00:15:55) How much would it cost for Dan to stop watching wrestling?
(00:18:09) What's up with Austin?
(00:18:13) Living the Invisalign life
(00:23:27) Dan is still pondering replacing his teeth
(00:33:25) First Break
(00:34:46) WARNING Dan's dental horror stories
(00:38:07) End of the dental horror... mostly
(00:40:11) Better to know or not know what is going on in your body>
(00:43:53) Getting knocked out on purpose
(00:44:44) The important questions about being under anesthesia
(00:46:15) Redheads need more anesthesia?
(00:49:37) Second Break
(00:49:43) If you don't have a memory of it did it still happen?
(00:50:35) Let's talk about the show Severance
(00:54:15) Back to more anesthesia situations
(00:58:00) Dan's Buffalo Wild Wings incident
(01:02:20) Are there social rules to filming in public?
(01:03:58) What about TikTok?
(01:08:50) My name is Mark Markalar and I hate horny
(01:09:08) Dan wants to never interact with people under 30
(01:10:23) Wrapping up and thanks
(01:11:15) See ya!

Other podcasts talk about Grand Theft Auto VI, but we bring in Video Games Chronicle's Jordan Middler to talk about Metal Gear Solid 6 (and also GTA 6). And also Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, annualized Silent Hill, the furloughing of the Star Wars Zero Company team, and the lunacy of 96-course, eight-player Mario Kart on a single TV.
CHAPTERS

(00:00:00) Start of show
(00:02:17) Pokemon XP and World Championships
(00:10:45) Stacking up the game reviews
(00:12:40) The Blood of Dawnwalker  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Sep 3, 2026
(00:37:18) First Break
(00:37:28) Onimusha: Way of the Sword  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Sep 4, 2026
(00:52:29) Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Aug 27, 2026
(01:04:07) Blood Dungeon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Aug 25, 2026
(01:13:45) Second Break
(01:13:46) News
(01:14:44) We've seen Grand Theft Auto VI (and so have you)
(01:44:16) Most of the Star Wars Zero Company team furloughed
(01:49:05) State of Decay 3 is still alive
(01:57:34) You can play eight-player Mario Kart 8 on one TV now
(02:04:36) Emails!
(02:13:31) The mysterious benefactors
(02:14:27) Byeeee!

Our new-game slate is full up with Star Wars Zero Company and Blood Dungeon this week, plus updates on Big Walk, Marvel Snap, and... Elite Dangerous? In the news, we round up notables from the Gamescom Opening Night Live show, get excited about a new Amnesia Fortnight, and consider Tim Curry's impressive career in games (and otherwise). Plus, the Exit 8 expanded universe, too many cookbooks, cool video game company logos, and more.
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(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
(00:01:40) A Barnes & Noble Experience
(00:06:15) The Exit 8 Expanded Universe
(00:11:45) Star Wars Zero Company  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 27, 2026
(00:43:14) First Break
(00:43:15) Blood Dungeon  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Aug 25, 2026
(00:56:13) Big Walk  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Aug 04, 2026
(00:58:46) Elite: Dangerous  |  [PlayStation 4]  |  Jun 27, 2017
(01:06:03) Marvel Snap  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 22, 2023
(01:10:47) Second Break
(01:11:37) Gamescom 2026 and Opening Night Live
(01:13:05) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Sep 29, 2026
(01:13:32) The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2027
(01:17:31) No Law  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2027
(01:19:49) Stage Tour  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Dec 10, 2026
(01:25:32) Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2027
(01:28:25) Pony Island 2: Panda Circus  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 27, 2027
(01:29:26) Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Tactics  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2027
(01:29:49) Worms Galactic Tactics  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2027
(01:31:10) LEGO Skylines  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  TBD
(01:32:13) Ontos  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2027
(01:33:17) Road Kings  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 11, 2027
(01:34:15) Mega Man: Dual Override  |  [Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2027
(01:35:10) Exodus  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 07, 2027
(01:35:53) Mariachi Legends  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 27, 2027
(01:37:30) Hitman World of Assassination  |  [PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, SteamVR]  |  Jan 26, 2023
(01:39:43) Are we getting too many trailers too frequently?
(01:44:44) Harvey Smith launches a new studio
(01:48:18) 2XKO is ending development
(01:53:31) Double Fine confirms it is getting your money
(02:06:12) RIP Tim Curry and Dolly Parton
(02:09:17) Emails
(02:20:04) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:22:49) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:25:29) See ya!

Our esteem for Big Walk gets bigger this week, we run through a block of older roguelikes including Noita, Slay the Spire, Darkest Dungeon, and, uh, Quake, Sony still doesn't know when the PS6 is coming out, Warren Spector's august career is coming to a close, there are levels of sleepmaxxing we didn't even know about, the rules around Kiwi weed (Kiwiid?) are pretty strict, 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
(00:04:28) I've been watching so much Columbo...
(00:10:14) Big Walk  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Aug 04, 2026
(00:26:59) First Break
(00:27:00) The Incident at Galley House  |  [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 14, 2026
(00:29:57) Slay the Spire  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux]  |  Jan 23, 2019
(00:39:10) Noita  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Oct 15, 2020
(00:47:12) Darkest Dungeon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac]  |  Jan 19, 2016
(00:53:28) Quake  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS]  |  Jun 22, 1996
(01:23:21) Second Break
(01:23:22) Sony and a bit about the PS6
(01:36:09) Netflix shuts down Night School
(01:39:48) Compulsion Games is now self-publishing South of Midnight?
(01:43:28) Is there some news about The Simpson's Hit & Run?
(01:51:50) Warren Spector says he's retiring.. for real this time
(01:59:15) Emails
(02:10:27) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:12:20) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:14:33) See ya!

Fighting games new and old feature heavily this week, from Marvel Tokon to printed Mortal Kombat II FAQs and Street Fighter II Turbo tournaments (and lots of other stuff from California Extreme). There's also plenty of other new games like Iron Nest, Agent 64, and The Incident at Galley House, plus the GTA 6/Netflix thing, Devolver yanking itself out of the stock market, the words "Psi-Ops 2" and plenty 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
(00:02:44) Brad's first trip to California Extreme!
(00:46:19) First Break
(00:46:21) Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Aug 06, 2026
(01:10:51) Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 06, 2026
(01:15:28) Agent 64: Spies Never Die  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 11, 2026
(01:20:37) The Incident at Galley House  |  [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 14, 2026
(01:25:53) Big Walk  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Aug 04, 2026
(01:29:13) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 09, 2024
(01:36:18) Second Break
(01:36:35) Netflix debuting the next GTA 6 reveal
(01:46:34) Devolver Digital wants to stop being traded publicly
(01:55:23) Supermassive Games is laying off 75 people
(01:59:15) Halloween The Game banned in AU and NZ for... weed?
(02:06:53) Emails
(02:28:11) Wrapping up and thanks
(02:30:53) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts
(02:32:42) See ya!