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...
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- Jeff Bakalar3 eps
- Lex Luddy2 eps
- Austin Walker2 eps
Also: Alex, Dan Ryckert, Abby Russell, Patrick Klepek, Will Smith, Alex Navarro, Jordan Middler, Frank Columbo
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- 🇺🇸United States · HobbiesHOME#22.8M to 15M
- 🇨🇦Canada · Hobbies#2127K to 673K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Hobbies#299K to 523K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Hobbies#573K to 386K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Hobbies#759K to 311K
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3.4M to 18M🎙 ~2x weekly·275 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
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6.7M to 36M🇺🇸84%🇨🇦4%🇦🇺3%+4 more - Active Followers
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3.7M to 20M
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| 10/15/26 | 268: Such Sights to Show You | Once upon a time we thought there wouldn't be many games out in October. Anyway, this week we get into Hellraiser: Revival, Ratatan, Silver Pines, and more Galactic Racer, Control Resonant, and End of Abyss. Also, Epic goes all-in on its AI-generated Marvel/Star Wars game, Trials dev RedLynx is no more, GTA VI might come to PC sooner than later, Wing Commander III is having a moment over 30 years in the making, and plenty of other stuff!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(00:02:51) Nothing makes me angrier than Healthcare grifting(00:09:04) Brad sparks joy with his choice of head apparel(00:15:14) Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Oct 08, 2026(00:39:31) First Break(00:39:32) Ratatan | [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Oct 15, 2026(00:49:09) Star Wars: Galactic Racer | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Oct 06, 2026(00:51:58) [Minor Spoilers] We talk about the end of the first act. Abundance of caution here.(01:00:07) Silver Pines | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Oct 08, 2026(01:09:59) End of Abyss | [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Oct 01, 2026(01:16:06) Control Resonant | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 24, 2026(01:27:03) Some games on the horizon(01:27:52) Second Break(01:27:53) Epic Games wants all the AI in their Disney game(01:46:24) Ubisoft closing RedLynx and having layoffs(01:51:09) Grand Theft Auto VI has a possible PC release window(01:56:21) Star Wars: Zero Company maker brings back some employees(02:00:37) Richard Gariott is getting back the Ultima copyright?(02:06:50) They found the Wing Commander III tapes?!(02:19:58) Emails(02:25:45) Wrapping up and thanks(02:29:00) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:31:09) See ya! | 2h 32m 06s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  267: Introducing Skiff Davis | Somehow the excellent Star Wars games keep coming with Galactic Racer hitting this week, plus the World of Warcraft Forever beta, the prospect of a fifth Uncharted, the even wilder prospect of a new Ape Escape, the final word on the EverQuest-playing family, and a bunch 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(00:01:58) Star Wars: Galactic Racer | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Oct 06, 2026(00:32:23) First Break(00:32:24) World of Warcraft: Forever | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Nov 04, 2026(00:51:09) Big Walk | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2] | Aug 04, 2026(00:54:04) Control Resonant | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 24, 2026(00:55:33) End of Abyss | [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Oct 01, 2026(00:59:59) Second Break(01:00:00) Get ready for Uncharted 5?! Sure!(01:11:11) Get ready for a new Ape Escape?! Yes, Please!(01:20:17) Get ready to pay $1500 for a PS5 Pro? No. Just no.(01:41:12) Emails(01:51:34) Wrapping up and thanks(01:54:11) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:58:17) See ya! | 1h 58m 32s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | 266: Super Intelligent Headlights | It's time to podcast about video games and the people who love them once again, this week touching on more time with Control Resonant, End of Abyss, and playing American Truck Simulator in (gasp) something other than a truck. Also, Xbox swears Xbox isn't for sale, more Last of Us may be coming in some form, we unpack the essential qualities of a good Metroidvania, 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(00:00:57) Some venting about text messaging without a smart phone(00:20:40) End of Abyss | [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Oct 01, 2026(00:41:38) First Break(00:41:38) Control Resonant | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 24, 2026(00:56:20) American Truck Simulator: Ford Car Pack | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Sep 29, 2026(01:08:57) Even more games are out there(01:14:13) Second Break(01:14:13) Xbox says they are not for sale. Do we believe them?(01:48:24) Sony to skip CES(01:55:06) Grasshopper Manufacture leaves NetEase(01:58:43) Naughty Dog has some updated information(02:07:43) Emails(02:35:14) Wrapping up and thanks(02:39:42) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:42:14) See ya! | 2h 42m 33s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | 265: The Hudsucker Xbox | Seems it's never a dull week in video games these days, as Xbox initiates a big reorganization (Activision's Halo? Obsidian at Bethesda?) with yet more layoffs, Bungie resurrects Destiny 2 after only three months, Control Resonant is finally here, and of course, the news nobody else will bring you: there's a new release of Sin. Join us as we talk about all of it!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(00:01:43) Control Resonant | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 24, 2026(00:02:03) [Spoiler Warning] We mostly talk about the mechanics of the game and not much about the story past the intro.(00:58:18) First Break(00:58:19) Well Dweller | [Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] | Sep 22, 2026(01:03:13) Marvel's Wolverine | [PlayStation 5] | Sep 15, 2026(01:05:27) Sin: Reloaded | [Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 24, 2026(01:11:10) Silent Hill: Townfall(01:12:19) The Incident at Galley House | [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 14, 2026(01:13:13) Big Walk | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2] | Aug 04, 2026(01:15:49) Some other stuff we're looking to play(01:18:50) Second Break(01:18:51) Xbox continues along its journey to reset itself(01:59:09) Audio Note: Quality might be different for about 10-15 minutes as we had a recording issue.(02:09:48) Bungie is not quite done with Destiny 2... it appears(02:24:52) Forbidden Solitaire is getting DLC and soon!(02:26:06) Kojima announces his pick for the lead role of Physint(02:32:01) Emails(02:40:08) Wrapping up and thanks(02:43:40) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:46:31) See ya! | 2h 47m 00s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | 264: A Lot Going on in Video Game Town | PlayStation dropped Kojima Productions' Physint... and Xbox picked it up. Nintendo showed the Ocarina of Time remake, and then went and announced a new 2D Metroid. Blizzard revealed a StarCraft shooter for 2030, Diablo V for 2029, and a forever version of World of Warcraft. Insomniac's Wolverine came out. Obviously this is a lot to talk about, and we do our best with all of it on this week's show!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(00:00:37) Never stop podcasting(00:07:11) [Possible Spoilers] Narratively, we try to stay close to officially released materials. If you're on complete blackout obviously skip this Wolverine section.(00:07:39) Marvel's Wolverine | [PlayStation 5] | Sep 15, 2026(00:53:46) First Break(00:54:02) Big Walk | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2] | Aug 04, 2026(00:57:30) Star Wars Zero Company | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Aug 27, 2026(01:03:44) The Incident at Galley House | [Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Jul 14, 2026(01:06:34) The Blood of Dawnwalker | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 03, 2026(01:08:57) The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria | [PlayStation 5] | Dec 05, 2023(01:10:14) Valheim | [Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] | Sep 09, 2026(01:11:37) Blood Dungeon | [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2] | Aug 25, 2026(01:13:27) Second Break(01:14:28) Sony drops Physint! Xbox picks up Physint!(01:33:49) Nintendo reveals more about its Ocarina remake(01:50:35) New Metroid from the Metroid: Dread folks(01:56:59) Blizzard looks to the (far) future(01:58:26) Starcraft returns in 2030(02:06:25) Diablo returns in 2029(02:08:13) World of Warcraft Forever, forever, ever?(02:18:06) Email(s)(02:22:18) Wrapping up and thanks(02:25:08) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:26:29) Who out there has been around here for the last 20+ years?! Thanks and celebrate it!(02:28:39) See ya! | 2h 28m 51s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | dental healthmemory+4 | Dan RyckertAustin Walker+2 | Severance | — | dental horror storiesInvisalign+3 | — | 1h 11m 47s | ||
| 9/3/26 | video gamesgame reviews+4 | Jordan Middler | Grand Theft Auto VIMetal Gear Solid 6+5 | — | Metal Gear Solid 6Grand Theft Auto VI+3 | — | 2h 15m 16s | ||
| 8/27/26 | video gamesgame releases+5 | — | Star Wars Zero CompanyBlood Dungeon+5 | — | Star Wars Zero CompanyBlood Dungeon+6 | — | 2h 25m 41s | ||
| 8/20/26 | gamingroguelikes+4 | Frank Columbo | Big WalkSlay the Spire+6 | — | Big WalkSlay the Spire+5 | — | 2h 14m 44s | ||
| 8/13/26 | fighting gamesnew game releases+4 | — | Marvel TokonMortal Kombat II+6 | California Extreme | Marvel TokonMortal Kombat II+5 | — | 2h 33m 02s | ||
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| 8/6/26 | gaming newsvideo game releases+4 | — | Switch 2Heave Ho 2+4 | — | gaming newsSwitch 2+5 | — | 2h 19m 33s | ||
| 7/30/26 | 258: 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! | 1h 48m 48s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | arcade ROMsvideo games+4 | — | MAMEMiSTer+5 | — | arcade ROMsSteven Seagal+3 | — | 1h 58m 10s | ||
| 7/16/26 | parentingvideo games+3 | Patrick Klepek | D-TopiaDenshattack!+6 | — | BackroomsD-Topia+5 | — | 2h 54m 08s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Xbox newsdigital ownership+4 | Lex Luddy | Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedMario Kart Tour+10 | — | Xboxdigital ownership+5 | — | 3h 00m 11s | ||
| 7/2/26 | podcasthumor+4 | Dan RyckertAbby Russell | John WickPuss and Boots+1 | — | podcastDan Ryckert+5 | — | 1h 09m 30s | ||
| 6/25/26 | video gamesSteam Machine+4 | Will Smith | Steam MachineGTA+7 | — | Steam MachineGTA+5 | — | 2h 58m 57s | ||
| 6/18/26 | Summer Game FestMicrosoft+4 | AlexAlex Navarro | Video Store SimulatorClutch+6 | — | Summer Game FestMicrosoft+5 | — | 2h 43m 57s | ||
| 6/11/26 | game announcementsSummer Game Fest+4 | Alex | Stardew ValleyControl Resonant+7 | — | Stardew ValleyControl Resonant+5 | — | 2h 27m 24s | ||
| 6/4/26 | video gamesgame announcements+3 | — | God of War: LaufeyUntil Dawn 2+7 | — | God of WarUntil Dawn+6 | — | 2h 22m 56s | ||
| 5/28/26 | gamingvideo games+4 | — | Lego BatmanYerba Buena+7 | — | Lego BatmanYerba Buena+5 | — | 2h 23m 53s | ||
| 5/21/26 | video gamesgame releases+3 | — | TerraTech LegionCall of the Elder Gods+11 | — | TerraTech LegionCall of the Elder Gods+5 | — | 2h 22m 31s | ||
| 5/14/26 | video gamesgame releases+4 | — | Star Fox 64Mixtape+5 | Vinny's doorstep | Star Fox 64Mixtape+7 | — | 2h 18m 13s | ||
| 5/7/26 | video gamesgame releases+3 | — | PragmataForbidden Solitaire+5 | — | PragmataForbidden Solitaire+5 | — | 2h 07m 26s | ||
| 4/30/26 | gamingvideo game releases+4 | — | SarosTitanium Court+5 | — | SarosTitanium Court+6 | — | 2h 45m 50s | ||
| 4/23/26 | video gamesgame news+3 | — | PragmataVampire Crawlers+6 | — | PragmataVampire Crawlers+3 | — | 2h 17m 07s | ||
| 4/16/26 | video gamesgame news+3 | — | PragmataFinal Sentence+4 | — | PragmataFinal Sentence+6 | — | 2h 33m 34s | ||
| 4/9/26 | Resident Evilvideo game modding+3 | — | Resident Evil RequiemResident Evil 9+5 | C64 | Resident EvilRetro Rewind+3 | — | 1h 56m 49s | ||
| 4/2/26 | PAX Eastvideo game releases+3 | Jeff Bakalar | Slay the SpireScreamer+4 | — | PAX Eastvideo games+3 | — | 2h 27m 58s | ||
| 3/26/26 | Pokemonvideo game reviews+3 | Lex Luddy | Pokemon PokopiaCrimson Desert+5 | Minecraft World | Pokemon PokopiaCrimson Desert+3 | — | 2h 34m 26s | ||
| 3/19/26 | podcast memoriestechnology+4 | Jeff BakalarAustin Walker | Coleco ChameleonIntellivision Amico+2 | — | podcasttechnology+4 | — | 1h 22m 43s | ||
| 3/12/26 | video gamesgaming news+4 | — | MarathonResident Evil Requiem+9 | — | MarathonResident Evil Requiem+5 | — | 2h 39m 56s | ||
| 3/5/26 | video gamesResident Evil+4 | — | Resident EvilOutbreak+11 | — | Resident EvilSteam Next Fest+6 | — | 2h 41m 54s | ||
| 2/26/26 | Xbox newsgaming industry updates+5 | — | Star Trek: Voyager - Across the UnknownGod of War Sons of Sparta+6 | — | Phil SpencerAsha Sharma+7 | — | 2h 32m 08s | ||
| 2/19/26 | gaming newsPlayStation 5+3 | — | God of War Trilogy RemakeControl Resonant+9 | Outback Steakhouse | SonyGod of War+6 | — | 2h 12m 23s | ||
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Chart history for The Nextlander Podcast
Peaked at #2 in United States, top 10 in 20 of 50 tracked markets, currently #2 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Australia | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| RO | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| IS | — | #3 | #3 | — |
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| AR | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Ireland | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Sweden | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| SA | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Brazil | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| IL | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| TH | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| IS | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| South Africa | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| AE | — | #10 | #10 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.