About this episode
We're right about at the midpoint of 2024, so how's about a rundown of everything we've played, are playing, and will play for the year? Also, in the news: console ports to iOS aren't selling, Elden Ring's DLC gets a rebalance, Dead Rising gets a re-remaster, the original Resident Evil comes to GOG, and more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Audioboom , or support us on Patreon ! 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 (00:00:42) The New Jersey Critters (00:08:49) Alex's premium wheel life and the power of peripherals (00:19:42) Show rundown (00:23:51) Our year in games so far (00:24:06) Games that we're still playing or would like to continue playing (00:24:30) Home Safety Hotline [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 16, 2024 (00:25:00) Palworld [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 19, 2024 (00:25:22) Enshrouded [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 24, 2024 (00:25:41) Helldivers 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 08, 2024 (00:26:00) Palworld [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jan 19, 2024 (00:27:26) Pacific Drive [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Feb 22, 2024 (00:27:58) Princess Peach: Showtime! [Nintendo Switch] on Mar 22, 2024 (00:28:21) Dragon's Dogma II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 22, 2024 (00:29:13) Children of the Sun [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 09, 2024 (00:29:56) Harold Halibut [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 16, 2024 (00:30:25) Manor Lords [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 26, 2024 (00:30:49) Hades II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 06, 2024 (00:31:26) Crow Country [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024 (00:31:53) Cryptmaster [PC (Microsoft Windows), PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 09, 2024 (00:32:24) Games we've put down for the foreseeable future (00:32:38) Tekken 8 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jan 26, 2024 (00:33:05) The Outlast Trials [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Mar 05, 2024 (00:33:21) Another Crab's Treasure [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One] on Apr 25, 2024 (00:33:38) MultiVersus [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 28, 2024 (00:33:56) The games we completed (00:34:04) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Jan 18, 2024 (00:34:22) Silent Hill: The Short Message [PlayStation 5] on Jan 31, 2024 (00:34:53) Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch] on Mar 13, 2024 (00:35:16) Indika [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024 (00:35:39) Animal Well [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on May 09, 2024 (00:37:04) Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024 (00:37:36) Senua's Saga: Hellblade II [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on May 21, 2024 (00:39:17) Duck Detective: The Secret Salami [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 23, 2024 (00:39:43) Alan Wake II: Night Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 08, 2024 (00:40:41) Some games that weren't on a list that are worth mentioning (00:40:59) Skull and Bones [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Feb 16, 2024 (00:41:12) Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 28, 2024 (00:41:41) Mars After Midnight [Playdate] on Mar 12, 2024 (00:41:53) Contra: Operation Galuga [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 20, 2024 (00:42:00) Alone in the Dark [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 20, 2024 (00:42:22) Lightyear Frontier [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Mar 19, 2024 (00:42:32) Rise of the Ronin [PlayStation 5] on Mar 22, 2024 (00:42:36) A few other games Alex has spent some time with in 2024 (00:42:43) Regency Solitaire II [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Feb 22, 2024 (00:43:04) Open Roads [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Mar 28, 2024 (00:43:39) Life Eater [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 16, 2024 (00:44:03) Content Warning [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Apr 01, 2024 (00:44:11) Abiotic Factor [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024 (00:44:18) Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 04, 2024 (00:44:45) Arctic Eggs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 16, 2024 (00:45:37) Little Kitty, Big City [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on May 09, 2024 (00:45:54) WWE 2K24 [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Mar 08, 2024 (00:46:11) EA Sports College Football 25 [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 19, 2024 (00:48:45) Some games that have released that still need some love (00:48:48) Homeworld 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 13, 2024 (00:48:56) Sand Land [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 26, 2024 (00:49:07) Tales of Kenzera: Zau [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5] on Apr 23, 2024 (00:49:11) Foundry [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 02, 2024 (00:49:14) 1000xResist [PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on May 09, 2024 (00:49:38) The Rogue Prince of Persia [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 27, 2024 (00:49:42) Destiny 2: The Final Shape [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jun 04, 2024 (00:49:47) Looking ahead to the games that excite us for the rest of 2024 (00:50:21) Frostpunk 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Jul 25, 2024 (00:50:42) Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure [Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Jul 25, 2024 (00:51:19) Anger Foot [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Jul 11, 2024 (00:52:01) SteamWorld Heist II [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 08, 2024 (00:52:11) I am your Beast [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 15, 2024 (00:52:27) Tactical Breach Wizards [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 22, 2024 (00:52:38) Star Wars Outlaws [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 30, 2024 (00:53:19) Black Myth: Wukong [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 20, 2024 (00:53:24) Concord [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 23, 2024 (00:53:40) Star Trucker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 03, 2024 (00:54:20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 05, 2024 (00:54:28) Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 12, 2024 (00:54:57) UFO 50 [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 18, 2024 (00:55:06) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 26, 2024 (00:55:11) Phoenix Springs [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Sep 16, 2024 (00:55:18) Hyper Light Breaker [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Q3 2024 (00:55:26) Thrasher [PC (Microsoft Windows), Meta Quest 3, visionOS] in 2024 (00:56:53) Astro Bot [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2024 (00:57:01) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 09, 2024 (00:57:26) Super Mario Party: Jamboree [Nintendo Switch] on Oct 17, 2024 (00:57:52) Silent Hill 2 [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Oct 08, 2024 (00:58:04) Life is Strange: Double Exposure [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 29, 2024 (00:58:16) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One] on Oct 25, 2024 (00:58:20) Slitterhead [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 08, 2024 (00:58:43) Assassin's Creed Shadows [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, iOS] on Nov 15, 2024 (00:59:10) Mario & Luigi: Brothership [Nintendo Switch] on Nov 07, 2024 (00:59:24) Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 19, 2024 (00:59:40) Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 14, 2024 (00:59:48) ..and then there's December! (01:00:37) It's a fine crop of games this year (01:01:40) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] in 2024 (01:01:48) Baby Steps [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] in Q3 2024 (01:01:59) Replaced [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] in 2024 (01:02:13) 2025 and pure speculation (01:05:04) The news (01:05:30) Some of those big mobile ports didn't do so hot (01:09:58) Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree getting baby mode! (01:13:51) Original PC version of Resident Evil heading to GOG (01:15:07) Dead Rising is getting a remaster (01:19:37) More content coming for Atari 50 (01:21:44) Beyond Good & Evil is going 4K and hints at BGE 2?! (01:25:43) Emails (01:35:13) Wrapping up and thanks (01:38:38) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:40:57) See ya!