Episode notes
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)…
The Nextlander Podcast
by The Nextlander Podcast · English · Leisure & Travel
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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