On this week's Watchcast Star Trek gets proper goofy as we tackle the distinctly Halloween-flavored episode, Catspaw, as well as the return of swarthy space scumbag Harry Mudd in I, Mudd!
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 141: Star Trek: Catspaw and I, Mudd.
(00:00:14) - Intro.
(00:02:13) - Leading things off with the first of our two very silly episodes today, Cats...
Welcome to the Heat Dome! First, big news, I think I’m about one Trophy away from wrapping up my time with Clair Obscur! What a game. Just in time too, because I’m excited to dive into Death Stranding 2 and MAYBE, just maybe knock out Assassin’s Creed (and maybe Avowed…). We’ll have some early thoughts on Death Stranding 2 on the podcast this week, so tune in then for more on it. On Monday Will, Brad, and I are heading back up the mountain in Peak! We had a blast last time, but now ...
2025-06-23 18:56:36 +0000 UTC View Post
This month's question sesh provides answers on such topics as streaming future Star Trek games, letting go of game franchises when they go bad, luxury home improvement and dream recording studio purchases, gaming portmanteaus that just need to stop, and a shocking update on the high school-turned-house that you won't see coming.
2025-06-19 22:06:04 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the season of Fests (both Summer Game and Steam Next) and between the two, one metric tonne of video games is discussed on the show this week, including FBC Firebreak, Dying Light: The Beast, Dosa Divas, Snap & Grab, Directive 8020, Blighted, Ratatan, Ball x Pit, Dispatch, Baby Steps, and Peak. Also: the Marathon delay, official word from Microsoft about opening up the next Xbox, Beat Saber bails on PlayStation VR, and other stuff!
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) NOT...
2025-06-19 01:20:53 +0000 UTC View Post
With Brad back from LA, we do a debrief on Summer Game Fest, the larger goings on in Los Angeles, and feeling nostalgic about old E3, plus the joys of event and A/V production, some thoughts about modern 2D animation, 20 questions about the Predator universe, and more.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Start of show
(00:00:49) The Summer Game Fest debrief
(00:08:35) Running an event space might be fun
(00:09:37) Do games previews still exist?
(00:14:03) Death to thu...
With Brad back from LA, we do a debrief on Summer Game Fest, the larger goings on in Los Angeles, and feeling nostalgic about old E3, plus the joys of event and A/V production, some thoughts about modern 2D animation, 20 questions about the Predator universe, and more.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Start of show
(00:00:49) The Summer Game Fest debrief
(00:08:35) Running an event space might be fun
(00:09:37) Do games previews still exist?
(00:14:03) Death to thu...
Vinny is rampaging through the lands and Mike is having fun with his mortars! Turns out destroying the world is a lot of fun!
This Wagon Train to the Stars keeps rolling right along as we continue our way through Star Trek season 2, and this week we've got two episodes on fairly different ends of the quality spectrum in The Apple, and The Doomsday Machine.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 140: Star Trek: The Apple and The Doomsday Machine
(00:00:14) - Intro.
(00:02:37) - ...
Hello June! I’ve been mostly spending my time mopping up side content in Clair Obscur, but I’m looking forward to finishing up a few other stragglers on my game list before tackling something like Death Stranding 2 next week. There’s also that FBC: Firebreak game coming on Tuesday, and our current plan is to jump into that on Friday with everyone. On Monday, Will is joining us for the co-op climbing game Peak! Then on Tuesday Abby will be here for a bit more of Who is Abby, at least tha...
2025-06-16 19:13:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Between the Switch 2's arrival, hours of Summer Game Fest streams, and Brad's return from checking out many games (and one above-it-all cat) in Los Angeles, a single podcast episode can barely contain all this discussion, but we do our best to cram in chat about Mario Kart World, Resident Evil: Requiem, Lumines Arise, an impromptu ranking of Nintendo console launches, and a bunch of other stuff.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versio...
2025-06-12 00:42:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Brad is traveling back from Summer Game Fest so Alex and Vinny talk about what else... Nic Cage and Nathan Fielder!
CHAPTERS
(00:00:07) Intro
(00:00:40) There were a lot of trailers and announcements at SGF
(00:04:04) When you have to cough so badly you are crying...
(00:09:48) Let's talk a little about Nic Cage's latest film The Surfer
(00:20:37) Growing up around the ocean and beaches
(00:27:40) I'd definitely own a boat if I didn't ever worry ab...
Brad is traveling back from Summer Game Fest so Alex and Vinny talk about what else... Nic Cage and Nathan Fielder!
CHAPTERS
(00:00:07) Intro
(00:00:40) There were a lot of trailers and announcements at SGF
(00:04:04) When you have to cough so badly you are crying...
(00:09:48) Let's talk a little about Nic Cage's latest film The Surfer
(00:20:37) Growing up around the ocean and beaches
(00:27:40) I'd definitely own a boat if I didn't ever worry ab...
Star Trek Summer is officially under way, and this week we've got a pair of bona fide classics. First up we've got a rogue AI with a distaste for the chaos of organic life in The Changeling, then the crew has to tackle the sexy evil alternate universe of Mirror, Mirror.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 139: Star Trek: The Changeling and Mirror, Mirror
Well, the Not-E3 and Summer Game Fest streams are just about ending and while some were more hit than others, there were A LOT of games announced, or at least, revisited. On Monday, I’m going to have a fairly chill stream where I go through and check out a bunch of trailers and announcements from the last few days. You can join me live and definitely add your voice to anything I might be missing! Then, on Tuesday, Abby will be joining Alex and me for some Steam Next Fest demos. We’ll be w...
2025-06-09 18:16:24 +0000 UTC View Post
It's Switch 2 launch month with Mario Kart World, but don't forget Death Stranding 2, MindsEye, and Date Everything!
CHAPTERS
(00:00:06) Intro
(00:01:04) The Switch 2 Ports and Optimization Patches
(00:03:00) Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Jun 05, 2025
(00:03:05) Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Jun 05, 2025
(00:03:09) Sonic X Shadow Generations | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Jun 05, 2025
(00:03:13) Sid...
2025-06-06 16:40:48 +0000 UTC View Post
It's Switch 2 launch month with Mario Kart World, but don't forget Death Stranding 2, MindsEye, and Date Everything!
CHAPTERS
(00:00:06) Intro
(00:01:04) The Switch 2 Ports and Optimization Patches
(00:03:00) Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Jun 05, 2025
(00:03:05) Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Jun 05, 2025
(00:03:09) Sonic X Shadow Generations | [Nintendo Switch 2] | Jun 05, 2025
(00:03:13) Sid...
2025-06-06 16:40:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Based on feedback from last week this might just be a car podcast now, but we also discuss the Switch 2 launch news that's starting to trickle out, Brad's deep dive into Elden Ring Nightreign, details on EA's cancelled Black Panther game, new footage from The Witcher 4, some questionably timed State of Play predictions, 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 inserti...
2025-06-04 23:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post
While Vinny soaks the ground with the blood of lesser foes, Mike might have bitten off more than he can chew...
2025-06-03 21:18:18 +0000 UTC View Post
This week, Brad goes viral overnight, Vinny unwittingly dispenses some Dota wisdom, Alex fends off an Instascam, we talk at length about the fun of owning your own domains, and we remember that there's a whole new console coming out on Thursday.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Start of show
(00:00:47) The once-a-year wardrobe conundrum
(00:02:17) Oh right, the Switch 2 is this week
(00:08:35) Remember the Switch 1?
(00:09:54) The looming cold
(00:12:31) The dan...
This week, Brad goes viral overnight, Vinny unwittingly dispenses some Dota wisdom, Alex fends off an Instascam, we talk at length about the fun of owning your own domains, and we remember that there's a whole new console coming out on Thursday.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Start of show
(00:00:47) The once-a-year wardrobe conundrum
(00:02:17) Oh right, the Switch 2 is this week
(00:08:35) Remember the Switch 1?
(00:09:54) The looming cold
(00:12:31) The dan...
Star Trek Summer is finally here! That's right folks after literal years of demanding it, we've returned to the bridge of the Enterprise to rejoin Kirk, Spock, and the gang as they swing their way through space. Join us as we spar with ancient gods and get terminally horny in Amok Time, and Who Mourns for Adonais!
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 138: St...
2025-06-02 22:56:59 +0000 UTC View PostHello June! Around these parts that means that school is ending and the summer is about to begin. Also, apparently, it means that we’ve got a Switch 2 launch and Summer Game Fest happening. Brad will be at the event, and Alex and I will be talking over the showcase, so you can join us to watch on Friday! As far as the Switch 2 launch goes, Alex should have one coming to his house Thursday-ish so our plan is to try and go live when he gets it. That could get pushed to Friday if shipping goes...
2025-06-02 18:50:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Abby Russell and Jeff Bakalar are here to talk about Giant Bomb updates, cat owners vs dog owners, and more!
CHAPTERS
(00:00:06) Intro
(00:01:28) Shoutout to all the folks discovering our shared GB history
(00:03:45) The Giant Bomb update since last week
(00:05:17) Giant Bomb's Guts
(00:08:34) Finally, the corruption in games journalism is revealed!
(00:10:17) Abby's totally reasonable new GB show pitch
(00:13:48) Oh boy, here...
2025-05-30 20:12:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Our latest live Discord Q&A features a bunch of courtroom-ish questions following up on Brad's jury service, a bit of a deep dive on Nathan Fielder and The Rehearsal, predictions for the state of Nintendo's servers on Switch 2 launch day, and one very important lunch decision.
2025-05-29 21:34:50 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time to talk into microphones about video games (and other things) once again, with chat this week about To a T, TMNT Tactical Takedown, Siegecaster, the big Fortnite buy, the cancellation of Battle Aces and EA's Black Panther, USB mouse support on the Switch 2, Alex Garland's Elden Ring, the most Peter Molyneux quote ever, Vinny's car hunt, and more.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon versio...
2025-05-29 00:23:14 +0000 UTC View PostIt was looking unsure, but the verdict is in: Brad's done with jury duty and will in fact be around for this month's patron's choice stream happening this Friday, May 30th, so we've, uh, sworn in three hot new stream ideas for you to choose from. Deliberate with care over these choices and cast your vote before Friday. Hopefully you won't object to the winner! OK, I'll stop now. Thanks as always for your support!
Sure, we've done some unofficial Souls-style co-op, but what about...
2025-05-27 21:49:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Brad's jury service has concluded and it's time to spend just about this entire episode recounting the experience, from the selection process to dramatic moments in the courtroom, the deliberation and verdict, all the ways real life court is and isn't like TV, and a bunch of other stuff.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Start of show
(00:03:50) Ask Brad anything about jury service
(00:05:53) Vinny's guess at the nature of the case
(00:15:40) How do evidence and discov...
Brad's jury service has concluded and it's time to spend just about this entire episode recounting the experience, from the selection process to dramatic moments in the courtroom, the deliberation and verdict, all the ways real life court is and isn't like TV, and a bunch of other stuff.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:00) Start of show
(00:03:50) Ask Brad anything about jury service
(00:05:53) Vinny's guess at the nature of the case
(00:15:40) How do evidence and discov...
I’m in a nice comfortable pocket with games right now with a bunch of adventure games (Duck Detective, Golden Idol DLC, Old Skies) waiting for me like a warm hug. Currently, dipping back into Hollow Knight here and there to knock out a thing or two, but mostly I’m focusing on Clair Obscur and playing Sunderfolk with the kids. I feel like it’s been a really solid 2 months for games, specifically in my zone. We even got a big update in Helldivers 2, though I’m curious how that’s being...
2025-05-27 16:31:38 +0000 UTC View Post
For our final music movie for the month of May, we visit with our good bud Tom Hanks as he takes us through the whirlwind music industry adventure of The Wonders, and at the end of today's episode, Alex finally unveils his giant ordered list of every movie we've done on the Watchcast so far.
Alex's full list can be found on our Letterboxd page now!
2025-05-26 22:21:50 +0000 UTC
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