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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 version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:59) Probably gonna need a new car in the near-ish future (00:17:33) Is Alex also ready for a car refresh? (00:25:31) The video games! (00:25:35) To a T  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 28, 2025 (00:39:08) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 22, 2025 (00:47:49) First Break (00:49:19) Siegecaster  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 06, 2025 (00:58:16) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 22, 2025 (01:01:19) Sunderfolk  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch]  |  Apr 23, 2025 (01:05:05) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Mini Season 1: Galactic Battle  |  [iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Android]  |  May 02, 2025 (01:11:38) Helldivers 2: Heart of Democracy  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 20, 2025 (01:16:44) Second Break (01:16:48) Maybe Persona 4 is getting a remake? Maybe? (01:17:47) EA cancels Black Panther and closes studio (01:31:15) Battle Aces devs announce it is done (01:36:22) Randy Pitchford and the price of video games (01:47:07) Mario Kart World could have been a Switch 1 game (01:51:31) The Switch 2 will support a USB mouse (01:55:00) How about an Elden Ring movie? (01:59:59) Peter Molyneux speaks about Milo (02:08:18) Emails (02:17:00) Wrapping up and thanks (02:20:23) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:21:51) Nextlander content updates (02:25:14) See ya!

TWO HUNDRED EPISODES? We don't believe it either, but believe this: We cover everything from Sunderfolk to Deliver at All Costs, Fortnite's AI Darth Vader mess, plagiarism in Marathon, Switch 2 launch coverage, the Summer Game Fest vibe, and plenty more 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 (00:02:02) How do we make jury duty easier and better? (00:07:25) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:21:31) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (00:24:05) Sunderfolk  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch]  |  Apr 23, 2025 (00:31:47) First Break (00:31:51) Deliver At All Costs  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 22, 2025 (00:41:53) Mars Attracts (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2025 (00:43:47) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:46:08) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (00:47:55) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Mini Season 1: Galactic Battle  |  [iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Android]  |  May 02, 2025 (00:50:52) Darth Vader wants to talk to you about your Fortnite performance (01:15:22) Doom: The Dark Ages  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 15, 2025 (01:16:51) Second Break (01:16:56) Unlicensed artwork found in Marathon (01:27:53) Switch 2 availability updates and more (01:41:15) Jade Raymond has left PlayStation's Haven Studios (01:46:34) SNK CEO steps down (01:51:15) Microsoft issues a statement regarding its contracts with Israel (01:54:51) Brian Eno also issues a statement (01:59:39) What's the 'vibe' going into Summer Game Fest? (02:04:05) Emails (02:14:25) Nextlander Content Updates (02:16:18) Go check out The Watchcast (02:17:42) Wrapping up and thanks (02:19:12) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:22:16) See ya!

This week: There's a new Doom game out and court has adjourned long enough for Brad to deliver a verdict on it, Vinny clicks around in Loco Motive, we debate the coming of the FRPG era, the Switch 2 is getting some Very Important Features, Walton Goggins has a business he'd like you to know about, 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 (00:03:40) Nothing stops the Giant Bomb? (00:20:24) Doom: The Dark Ages  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 15, 2025 (00:44:05) First Break (00:44:09) This here pile of games, it is large (00:44:47) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:49:16) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (00:50:47) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (00:54:28) Loco Motive  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 21, 2024 (00:57:35) What is a JRPG? What is Anime? What is anything, really? (01:03:42) Order of operations for completing games (01:04:19) Alex's remaining stack of games (01:04:30) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (01:15:27) Some future games on the horizon (01:18:32) Second Break (01:18:37) News (01:19:22) The Switch 2 is still coming and there are updates! (01:33:01) The Top Games on the PS5 (01:38:55) Netflix removing Bandersnatch (01:45:41) Emails (02:09:01) Wrapping up and thanks (02:11:40) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:13:18) What's up with Walton Goggins? (02:17:04) Nextlander content updates (02:17:44) See ya!This week: There's a new Doom game out and court has adjourned long enough for Brad to deliver a verdict on it, Vinny clicks around in Loco Motive, we debate the coming of the FRPG era, the Switch 2 is getting some Very Important Features, Walton Goggins has a business he'd like you to know about, and a bunch more.

We attempt to grapple with the job losses at Polygon and Giant Bomb (and dig into some of our own time at GB) this week, before diving into the ARC Raiders tech test, the end of Lost Records, Vinny's deepening love of Hollow Knight, the increasing absurdity of Skin Deep, the GTA 6 delay and new trailer, increasing Xbox prices, Gears on PlayStation, and some housekeeping notes for the next few weeks of Nextlander (yes, Brad's going pro in Fortnite). 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 (00:02:07) Well, Brad got picked for jury duty. Officially! (00:07:15) The Giant Bomb and Polygon news (00:07:57) Polygon being sold and the massive staff cuts. (00:14:36) What is and was Giant Bomb and its survival over the years. (01:22:26) First Break (01:25:02) The video games (01:25:57) ARC Raiders  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:46:45) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:55:05) Skin Deep  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2025 (01:59:15) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (02:00:05) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (02:05:50) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (02:11:30) Fortnite: Chapter 6 - Season 3: Galactic Battle  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  May 02, 2025 (02:25:05) Second Break (02:25:09) Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed (02:36:13) The Xbox is about to get way more expensive (02:47:16) Gears of War: Reloaded is coming and to a PS5 at that! (02:51:11) Remember that Apple and Epic lawsuit? (02:56:45) Nextlander content updates (03:00:00) Wrapping up and thanks (03:00:20) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (03:02:17) Speeding along justice for the podcast?! Never. (03:03:24) See ya!

This Week we Explore the Life of One of Cape Towns OG Content Creators, Devon Wayne Saunders AKA DevDonDidit!! We Speak about His Life Story, from Leaving Highschool at “First Break” to being a Bodyguard in England to Playing in THEEE FA Cup to working for PRADA and then Returning BACK to South Africa and Starting His Content Creation Journey.. This Roadtrip is One You Don't want to Miss..

We're awash in games this week with Skin Deep, Clair Obscur, the Marathon alpha, and a bunch of other stuff we're continuing to play. In the news, the cancelled Titanfall extraction shooter and more hardware makers like 8BitDo suspending shipments into the United States. Then an emails section flush with the straight scoop on subjects like being a Green Bay Packers shareholder, doing publicity for Banksy, the fate of the Antarctic N64, and more. That's a lot of podcast! 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 (00:01:03) There are a lot of video games out there... (00:03:35) Skin Deep  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 30, 2025 (00:24:48) First Break (00:24:52) Marathon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Sep 23, 2025 (00:37:25) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (00:47:43) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered  |  [PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:03:04) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (01:08:59) Bionic Bay  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:09:14) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (01:14:24) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:16:41) Second Break (01:17:45) The Switch 2 came and went, but when will it come again? (01:29:13) Companies begin messaging consumers around U.S. tariffs (01:45:26) EA makes big job cuts and cancels games (02:01:11) Emails (02:19:23) Nextlander content updates (02:21:31) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:23:22) Thanks and wrapping up (02:26:20) Quick Schedule Change! (02:27:23) See ya!

Hi friends, today we're overcoming guilt and prioritizing self-care in midlife on the Life Coach BFF Show. In this episode, we explore the challenges midlife women face, especially moms of teens and young adults, in prioritizing self-care. The host, Heather Pettey,  shares a listener's story about feeling lost and overwhelmed and offers strategies to start putting oneself first, despite years of self-neglect. The episode includes scientific data on the mental health struggles women face and shares inspiring anecdotes like Susan Lister Locke's journey to a fulfilling second career. Practical tips for self-care, scheduling 'me time', reconnecting with passions, and building supportive networks are discussed. Listeners are encouraged to take actionable steps towards a more joyful and balanced life. Homework is assigned to prioritize self-care and reach out to support others in the community. Mentioned in this episode: Listen to episode 126 Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Facebook Group: @midlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice! *Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.                                     00:00 Introduction and Free Mindset Reset Tool 00:40 Welcome to Midlife Moxie Podcast 02:06 Overcoming Guilt and Putting Yourself First 03:30 The Struggles of Prioritizing Self-Care 05:03 Susan's Inspiring Story 06:46 Practical Tips for Self-Care 08:28 Decluttering for a Fresh Start 09:07 Supporting Each Other Through Tough Seasons 10:11 Final Thoughts and Homework 12:13 Upcoming Episode Teaser

We played a slew of games this week like Tempest Rising, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3, Bionic Bay, and more Blue Prince and Battle Aces, plus: the Switch 2 preorder plan of attack, Ghost of Yotei gets a date, Michael Bay's OutRun is going to be the biggest movie of the world, the high-risk world of NFL draft betting, 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 (00:01:08) Is there a Draft in here?! (00:06:40) Let me tell you... about my dirt clumps (00:08:05) Is that thing Turbocharged? Only on the floor model. (00:10:18) Are there any NOT billionaire owners for sports teams? (00:14:15) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (00:23:06) [SPOILERS] Let's REALLY talk about Blue Prince! (00:52:11) First Break (00:52:16) Tempest Rising  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:01:42) Battle Aces  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (01:12:40) Bionic Bay  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 17, 2025 (01:17:34) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Apr 22, 2025 (01:29:24) Second Break (01:29:28) Switch 2 Preorders are happening or happened? (01:44:57) Ghost of Yotei gets a release date! (01:52:47) Devolver Digital shares its future strategy (02:01:49) Japan wants to archive its gaming history (02:06:27) Out Run is getting a movie? (02:13:56) There are a lot of video game movies in some state or another... (02:23:38) Wrapping up and thanks (02:26:46) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:29:37) See ya!

This week, Blue Prince has snared a couple of us (sort of), another couple of us can't seem to stop playing AC Shadows, and... Gradius III makes a surprise appearance? In the news, the BDS Xbox boycott, the Marathon reveal, Oblivion Remastered media leaks, the PS5 is getting more expensive. Plus a New Zealand slang primer, whipping out your 3DS at the metal show, 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 (00:01:00) Why is Brad playing Gradius III (00:04:55) Alex's latest concert experience (00:07:44) Best way to work that core (00:12:21) The last thing you'd think would be at this concert... (00:15:46) Blue Prince  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 10, 2025 (00:36:38) First Break (00:36:46) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (01:05:58) Various other gaming pleasures (01:08:14) Second Break (01:08:19) Microsoft is added to the BDS Primary Boycott list (01:23:50) Bungie's Marathon gets a big reveal (01:31:25) NOTE: We lost one of the audio tracks here so the quality difference is from using our backup! (01:36:51) Oblivion Remaster info has leaked (01:39:39) Get ready for more Star Wars with Zero Company (01:42:24) The PlayStation 5 is about to get more expensive (01:47:06) Emails (01:59:28) Wrapping up and thanks (02:02:22) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:03:31) It's not easy out there, but we appreciate and take comfort in this community (02:04:38) See ya!

It happened: They took the wraps off the Switch 2 (for real this time). Will Smith joins us to break down the price, hardware specs and features, backwards compatibility, and launch-ish games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the most important launch title of all: the Switch 2 Welcome Tour. 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. (00:00:09) Intro (00:01:10) Switch 2 news is coming in hot! (00:02:56) What we know for sure... we think (00:37:03) First Break (00:37:07) More Switch 2 details and more questions (01:08:25) Some First Party games (01:08:41) Mario Kart World  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jun 05, 2025 (01:20:04) *Future note during the edit. Seeing some folks now reporting that it may be $90 for physical (01:22:37) Donkey Kong: Bananza  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Jul 17, 2025 (01:29:30) The Third Party games (01:34:33) The Duskbloods  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  2026 (01:46:41) What about that Japan only Switch 2? (02:06:49) Second Break (02:07:37) Atomfall  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Mar 27, 2025 (02:12:10) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (02:30:35) Emails (02:49:05) Wrapping up and content updates (02:56:09) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:57:03) See ya!

We've got one week left before the big Switch 2 reveal, so hop in the ding-dong hole for one last round of rumors and speculation, plus plenty of other chatter about Atomfall, more AC: Shadows and 33 Immortals, Revenge of the Savage Planet, Josef Fares' Willy Wonka moment, a good week for games media, the landmark release of Big Rigs on Steam, and our exhaustive analysis of Apple Music's idea of "grunge." 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 (00:00:32) Folks, what are we doing here? (00:03:32) Thank goodness for video games (00:05:04) It's Career Day time. Be interesting. (00:09:52) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:38:55) First Break (00:39:01) 33 Immortals (Early Access) |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 18, 2025 (00:45:36) Atomfall  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5]  |  Mar 27, 2025 (00:53:07) Split Fiction  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 06, 2025 (00:59:36) Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 07, 2025 (01:00:37) Revenge of the Savage Planet  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:06:37) Second Break (01:06:42) The last of the Switch 2 rumors (01:18:43) Game Informer is back! (01:23:28) The Game Business' new publication (01:26:45) Assassins Creed Shadows sold really well (01:32:02) Why is Big Rigs coming to Steam? (01:40:27) Emails (01:53:41) Wrapping up and thanks (01:55:07) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:56:25) Nextlander Content Updates (01:58:32) See ya!

We talk for like an hour about Assassin's Creed Shadows this week, plus 33 Immortals, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (big week for 33 around here), Keita Takahashi's To a T, a $500 Switch 2, Xbox's gaming Copilot AI, the strange possibilities of an Oblivion remake, a little about GDC, and more. Here's the essay about Oblivion's Radiant AI we talked about a bit: https://medium.com/@gatherer286/lost-features-a-critical-essay-on-tes-iv-oblivions-radiant-ai-a0150144ddef 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 (00:01:27) What's going on with YouTube and our videos? (00:09:25) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:10:37) [Possible Minor Spoilers] There are some story elements in our talk but they are very early and broad. (00:57:19) First Break (00:57:24) 33 Immortals (Early Access) |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 18, 2025 (01:14:38) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Apr 24, 2025 (01:22:42) To a T  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 28, 2025 (01:32:37) Second Break (01:33:09) Switch 2 news is coming soon but for now let's speculate! (01:44:30) Microsoft wants to use AI to help you with games (02:00:53) Oblivion comes for us all and maybe in the form of UE5 (02:10:23) Emails (02:32:30) Wrapping up and thanks (02:35:55) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:38:20) See ya!

There might be an Xbox handheld launching this year (?!), plus the actual next Xbox in 2027, and we get together to talk all about that, along with the fairly unhinged new Death Stranding 2 trailer, WWE 2K25, Deliver at All Costs, returning to PUBG in 2025, top-tier comedy sketches, lighting your sardines on fire, and a bunch of other stuff. 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 (00:03:05) To move or not to move, that is the question (00:04:27) Shoes on or off in the house? (00:07:30) Brad's 100x Gravity Training (00:09:08) WWE 2K25  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One]  |  Mar 14, 2025 (00:23:01) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:30:12) The Roottrees Are Dead  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux]  |  Jan 15, 2025 (00:31:33) First Break (00:33:57) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:46:36) Split Fiction  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 06, 2025 (00:49:10) PUBG: Battlegrounds  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Dec 20, 2017 (00:56:53) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One]  |  Feb 21, 2025 (00:59:52) Deliver At All Costs  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  TBD (01:04:46) Second Break (01:04:50) The News (Cycle) (01:06:09) Xbox's upcoming console and handheld plans? (01:26:46) Forza Horizon 5's mandatory logins? (01:32:17) Death Stranding 2's latest info and our dismal recap of the first (01:48:13) Lego wants to bring dev in-house (01:53:57) Chrono Trigger has a 30 year anniversary going on (01:58:58) Emails (02:20:27) Wrapping up and thanks (02:22:52) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:25:25) Nextlander Content Updates (02:26:57) See ya!

While we spend a good part of this week's show grappling with the resurrection of the Acclaim name, we also find time to discuss Split Fiction, Knights in Tight Spaces, Gears of War on PS5, buying a (cheap) record player, the whereabouts of Bam Margera, a big week for video game source code, and the Sonic Unleashed PC port with big implications for Xbox 360 game preservation. 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 voice of Space Ghost has passed away (00:07:10) Focus Groups for toys and cartoons (00:10:18) Let's all take the music back! (00:17:30) That's it, records or bust (00:25:53) Split Fiction  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 06, 2025 (00:41:55) First Break (00:41:59) Knights in Tight Spaces  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Mar 04, 2025 (00:52:49) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:58:50) Void Crew  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 25, 2024 (01:04:17) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One]  |  Feb 21, 2025 (01:10:48) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (01:13:21) Second Break (01:13:26) News (01:13:33) More about Monolith and their closing (01:21:15) PlayStation VR2 gets a price drop (01:26:05) Gears of War on a PlayStation?! (01:30:42) Tony Hawk is back! (01:38:19) Acclaim is also... back?! (01:47:40) Tanya released the Command and Conquer source code! (01:53:17) Sonic Unleashed gets an unofficial PC port (02:03:44) Emails (02:14:10) Wrapping up and thanks (02:15:24) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:17:30) Nextlander Content Updates (02:18:55) See ya!

This week we attempt to get back to the positive end of the yo-yo cycle by playing Monster Hunter Wilds, LAD: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, more Avowed, and some Steam Next Fest demos, plus the shocking closure of Monolith, some new Fable footage, Microsoft's games AI model, and your emails! 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 (00:02:41) Putting reality on pause for a few hours (00:13:52) What's the last stop before dry toast? (00:16:37) Monster Hunter Wilds  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 28, 2025 (00:42:18) Consoles or PC, the eternal struggle (00:48:05) First Break (00:48:10) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 21, 2025 (01:00:26) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (01:17:39) Void Crew  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 25, 2024 (01:20:57) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (01:23:41) Steam Next Fest (01:24:50) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  2025 (01:31:41) Fellowship | TBD (01:37:18) Second Break (01:37:23) News (01:37:45) Warner Bros. closes Monolith (01:56:19) Fable delayed to 2026 (02:04:22) Microsoft wants to use AI in game "preservation" (02:16:58) Bloober Team and Konami are back at! (02:22:22) Email (02:33:06) Wrapping up and thanks (02:38:10) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:40:22) Nextlander Content Updates (02:41:18) See ya!

This week we're wowed by Avowed (sorry), and also playing Void Crew, Keep Driving, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. In the news, shocking Marvel Rivals layoffs, a State of Play impressions roundup, Grand Theft Auto Online's user-generated future, and Everwild still exists. Also there might be an asteroid on the way? Tune in and hear all about it! 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 (00:01:26) Why does Windows 11 hate computers?! (00:07:44) Asteroid tracking? (00:10:16) Avowed  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:41:21) First Break (00:43:48) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Feb 18, 2025 (00:55:38) Keep Driving  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 06, 2025 (01:03:26) Void Crew  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Nov 25, 2024 (01:17:35) Sid Meier's Civilization VII  |  [Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 11, 2025 (01:19:24) Second Break (01:19:29) NetEase lays off NA Marvel Rivals team (01:32:05) Sony's recent State of Play (01:33:24) Saros  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  2026 (01:36:45) MindsEye  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:41:00) Directive 8020  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Oct 02, 2025 (01:44:55) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance  |  [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Aug 29, 2025 (01:49:06) Days Gone Remastered  |  [PlayStation 5]  |  Apr 25, 2025 (01:49:37) WWE 2K25  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One]  |  Mar 14, 2025 (01:51:06) Darwin's Paradox  |  [Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  2025 (01:51:18) The Midnight Walk  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2]  |  May 08, 2025 (01:51:28) Dreams of Another  |  [PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2]  |  2025 (01:53:02) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Aug 28, 2025 (01:53:13) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds  |  [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  TBD (01:57:09) What will the next GTA Online be? (02:03:50) Some tidbits about the future of Xbox (02:10:17) Art Director of Half-Life 2 passes away (02:12:49) Email (02:16:12) Nextlander content updates (02:20:35) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:21:39) Wrapping up (02:23:54) See ya!

Brad and Vinny dig holes this week and have a great time doing it, Alex dons his Civilization hat once again, and we all consider this weekend's mysterious PSN outage, the tumultuous development of Monolith's Wonder Woman, yet another Arkham game from Rocksteady, an upside-down Switch 2, the release date of Grand Theft Auto 7, and some rapid-fire State of Play coverage. 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. (00:00:27) Alex opens the door to Hanna-Barbara talk (00:08:44) Leaf blowers, in the snow, at 6AM! (00:14:53) Sid Meier's Civilization VII  |  [Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 11, 2025 (00:46:24) First Break (00:48:41) A Game About Digging A Hole  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 07, 2025 (01:03:19) PowerWash Simulator  |  [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jul 14, 2022 (01:06:22) Rift of the NecroDancer  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 05, 2025 (01:07:41) Crypt of the NecroDancer  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac]  |  Apr 23, 2015 (01:10:35) Any Avowed excitement out there? (01:13:20) Second Break (01:13:24) PSN goes out and Sony has little to say (01:22:08) State of Play is happening soon! (01:28:01) What is going on with Warner and Wonder Woman? (01:40:53) ...and they are making a Batman game? (01:50:10) Steam adds information about updates during Early Access (01:57:52) Switch 2 might be able to invert? (02:03:13) Oh, and don't forget about GTA! (02:05:01) Emails (02:17:41) BREAKING Live Sony State of Play reacts (02:22:47) ...and back to another email! (02:25:07) Wrapping up and thanks (02:28:32) Nextlander content updates (02:30:31) See ya!

Before February really gets going, we check in with some new indies this week like While Waiting and Rift of the Necrodancer, catch up on news about downsizing at BioWare and Iron Galaxy, Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, the Sleeping Dogs movie, and the long lost Nintendo PlayStation game, learn some interesting facts about industrial paper cutters, 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 (00:05:34) YouTube ads seem to be picking up (00:08:41) So, is TikTok just back? Someone explain TikTok to Vinny. (00:14:40) While Waiting  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch]  |  Feb 05, 2025 (00:23:43) First Break (00:23:48) Rift of the NecroDancer  |  [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 05, 2025 (00:43:54) Second Break (00:43:59) The News (00:44:19) Bioware relocates staff permanently? (01:00:24) Iron Galaxy layoffs (01:05:22) Forza Horizon 5 coming to the PS5 (01:11:18) Multiversus officially shutting down (01:20:53) Sleeping Dogs has awoken? (01:26:28) Drones, why is it always drones? (01:33:54) Remember when Sony was working with Nintendo? (01:40:22) Emails (01:48:01) Wrapping up and thanks (01:49:03) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:51:08) NXL content updates (01:53:12) See ya!

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Unresolved childhood wounds can influence your reactions and relationships with your children. By breaking generational cycles and cultivating self-awareness, parents can create more empathetic, connected and supportive environments for their families. This week, I welcome back Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of the book Parent Yourself First, to discuss how to combine self-compassion, accountability and intentional parenting to nurture both the child within and the child in front of you. She joins me to discuss: How addressing personal past wounds allows you to be a more present and empathetic parent The need to stop unhealthy family patterns and break generational cycles Practical strategies to nurture emotional connection and raise self-aware children To connect with Bryana Kappadakunnel follow her on Instagram @consciousmommy, check out all her resources at https://www.consciousmommy.com/, and purchase her book Parent Yourself First. We'd like to know who is listening! Please fill out our Listener Survey to help us improve the show and learn about you! Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unresolved childhood wounds can influence your reactions and relationships with your children. By breaking generational cycles and cultivating self-awareness, parents can create more empathetic, connected and supportive environments for their families. This week, I welcome back Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of the book Parent Yourself First, to discuss how to combine self-compassion, accountability and intentional parenting to nurture both the child within and the child in front of you. She joins me to discuss: How addressing personal past wounds allows you to be a more present and empathetic parent The need to stop unhealthy family patterns and break generational cycles Practical strategies to nurture emotional connection and raise self-aware children To connect with Bryana Kappadakunnel follow her on Instagram @consciousmommy, check out all her resources at https://www.consciousmommy.com/, and purchase her book Parent Yourself First. We'd like to know who is listening! Please fill out our Listener Survey to help us improve the show and learn about you! Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and subscribe to PedsDocTalk. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We played a bunch of games this week and now we're here to talk about 'em, including Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Total War: Warhammer III, Crow Country, and... Smash Ultimate? and... Hollow Knight? Plus, in the news, Ninja Gaiden 4, the Celeste dev's next game is canceled, the VGHF opens its digital archives, 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 (00:04:41) Is it time to buy a Switch? (00:13:10) Ninja Gaiden II Black  |  [Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5]  |  Jan 23, 2025 (00:23:12) Tokyo Xtreme Racer (Early Access) |  [PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Jan 23, 2025 (00:29:54) First Break (00:29:59) Total War: Warhammer III  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux]  |  Feb 17, 2022 (00:37:20) Hollow Knight  |  [Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)]  |  Feb 24, 2017 (00:46:56) Crow Country  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  May 09, 2024 (00:51:29) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate  |  [Nintendo Switch]  |  Dec 07, 2018 (01:02:38) Second Break (01:02:42) Ninja Gaiden and the Xbox Developer_Direct (01:10:25) Celeste devs cancel next game (01:12:51) Physical game releases are in a tough spot (01:21:47) PlayStation gives incentives signing in on PC (01:25:45) Video Game History Foundation is opening its digital archive (01:37:03) Emails (01:45:30) Wrapping up and thanks (01:47:56) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (01:52:04) Late breaking questions! (01:53:24) Did the bits mean something once? Do they still mean anything? (02:01:42) See ya!

We've got a spate of new and upcoming games to talk about this week, including Assassin's Creed Shadows, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Dynasty Warriors Origins, plus they announced the new Switch! They announced the new Switch. Also: looming tariffs in the US that may raise game prices, Bluepoint's canceled online God of War game, 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 (00:08:40) Let the previews begin! (00:09:38) Assassin's Creed Shadows  |  [iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 20, 2025 (00:40:08) First Break (00:40:12) Reminder about possible dynamic ads (00:40:51) Doom: The Dark Ages  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  2025 (01:02:39) The Roottrees Are Dead  |  [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux]  |  Jan 15, 2025 (01:06:43) Dynasty Warriors: Origins  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Jan 17, 2025 (01:14:08) Second Break (01:14:12) The Switch 2 is officially announced! (01:27:01) What could potential tariffs mean for video games? (01:36:13) Marvel Snap goes down and comes back up (01:41:16) Sony cancels two live-service games (01:50:29) Ted Price leaves Insomniac (01:52:11) Emails (01:59:55) Nextlander content updates (02:04:01) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts

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We conclude our rundown of our favorite games of the year this week, focusing on the top four spots on each of our personal top 10 lists, plus some honorable mentions for the games that almost made it. Thanks for listening and happy new year! 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 (00:04:12) Number 4 [Brad] (00:12:12) Number 4 [Vinny] (00:18:19) Number 4 [Alex] (00:18:56) Number 3 [Brad] (00:19:13) Number 3 [Vinny] (00:29:15) First Break (00:29:20) Number 3 [Alex] (00:34:59) Number 2 [Brad] (00:36:18) Number 2 [Vinny] (00:37:22) Number 2 [Alex] (00:54:37) Second Break (00:54:56) Number 1 [Brad] (01:06:07) Number 1 [Vinny] (01:14:59) Number 1 [Alex] (01:28:46) Top Ten Recaps (01:29:07) Brad's Top Games of 2024 (01:29:27) Vinny's Top Games of 2024 (01:29:57) Alex's Top Games of 2024 (01:32:15) Honorable Mentions (01:39:20) The rest of the Mentions (01:44:13) GOTY Thought Exercises (01:46:35) Wrapping up (01:48:13) See ya (01:48:22) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts

This year, we get together for a nice, casual, conflict-free two-part dissection of our personal favorite games of the year, with a focus in this first installment on numbers 10 through 5. Hope everyone is having a nice holiday, and thanks as always for your support! 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. (00:00:09) Intro (00:03:44) Number 10 [Brad] (00:11:25) Number 10 [Vinny] (00:15:42) Number 10 [Alex] (00:16:43) Number 09 [Brad] (00:17:34) Number 09 [Vinny] (00:23:14) Number 09 [Alex] (00:28:00) Number 08 [Brad] (00:34:47) First Break (00:34:52) Number 08 [Vinny] (00:40:31) Number 08 [Alex] (00:45:40) Number 07 [Brad] (00:46:28) Number 07 [Vinny] (00:51:44) Number 07 [Alex] (00:58:20) Number 06 [Brad] (00:59:15) Number 06 [Vinny] (01:08:20) Number 06 [Alex] (01:18:20) Second Break (01:18:25) Number 05 [Brad] (01:29:24) Number 05 [Vinny] (01:35:33) Number 05 [Alex] (01:46:43) Wrapping up (01:47:13) Brad's 10 through 05 picks (01:47:28) Alex's 10 through 05 picks (01:47:41) Vinny's 10 through 05 picks (01:48:31) Join us in the next episode! (01:49:38) See ya! (01:49:48) Thanks and Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts!

Chapter 1:Summary of First, Break All the Rules"First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently" is a book by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman, published by Gallup Press. It is based on extensive research conducted by Gallup, which evaluated thousands of interviews with managers across various industries to understand what distinguishes great managers from average ones. Key Concepts:1. Talent vs. Skills: The authors argue that great managers focus on talent rather than just skills. They believe that employees should be placed in roles that align with their inherent talents, as this leads to better performance and job satisfaction.2. Employee Engagement: Engaged employees are more productive, provide better service, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding what engages employees and how managers can foster that engagement.3. The Four Keys to Great Management: The book identifies four key areas that great managers address:- Select for Talent: Recruit individuals based on their potential and natural abilities rather than relying exclusively on experience or education.- Define the Right Outcomes: Instead of dictating how work should be done, great managers focus on setting clear outcomes and allowing employees the flexibility to determine the best paths to achieve those results.- Focus on Strengths: Managers should help employees develop their strengths rather than concentrating on improving weaknesses. This strategy leads to higher morale and productivity.- Find the Right Fit: It's crucial to put employees in roles where they can excel, ensuring their talents are utilized effectively.4. The Importance of a Strong Relationship: The book emphasizes that managers should cultivate strong relationships with their employees. Understanding individual needs and motivations is essential for fostering trust and engagement.5. Questions to Gauge Engagement: The authors suggest that asking a few critical questions, such as whether employees know what is expected of them or have opportunities to use their strengths, can help assess and improve employee engagement. Conclusion:"First, Break All the Rules" challenges conventional management wisdom and encourages managers to think differently about how to lead teams. By focusing on individual strengths and creating an engaging workplace environment, managers can drive better performance and satisfaction. The insights provided in the book serve as a guide for effective management practices that prioritize the unique talents of employees.Chapter 2:The Theme of First, Break All the Rules"First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently" is a management book by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman, published by Gallup Press. It is based on extensive research and interviews with managers and employees. Here are some key plot points, character development, and thematic ideas from the book: Key Plot Points1. The Importance of Managers: The book starts with the premise that great managers are crucial to an organization's success. The authors emphasize that quality management can significantly impact employee engagement and retention.2. Break the Conventional Rules: The title reflects the core idea that effective managers often do not follow traditional management wisdom. They focus on what works best for their specific team and circumstances.3. Focus on Employee Strengths: One of the main points is that great managers recognize and cultivate the unique strengths of each employee instead of trying to fix weaknesses. This approach leads to higher engagement and productivity.4. The Employee-engagement Questionnaire: The authors outline a set of questions that can gauge employee...

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This week, we have some exciting updates and big news to share with you all! After 11 amazing years of weekly episodes, we're taking our very first break from the podcast. It's time to hit pause, reflect, and reinvent so we can come back stronger than ever in January 2025. Join us as we talk […] The post 254: Our First Break in 11 Years appeared first on This is Joy & Claire.

In this episode we talk about Smile (2022), the one time a psychotic break isn't just a psychotic break, and how you can't escape your trauma. Email us at chismosas.and.chainsaws@gmail.com!

The Trufants receive an email from a mom whose daughter is dealing with her first breakup. She needs advice on how to help her daughter get through this hard time. The Trufants give her advice and share their own stories of heartbreak.Follow on all things social @trulyunruly_podcast

Calling all #librationnation leaders! This week we are discussing the groundbreaking book for managers, “First Break All the Rules” By Marcus Buckingham with Ira Holliday. Husband, father, avid golfer and business strategist are several of the key attributes used to describe Ira Holliday. With over 25 years of Fortune 200 experience in the areas of digital transformation, HR services and agile delivery, Ira has amassed quite the collection of business and leadership-focused authors within his library, including “First Break All The Rules, a New York Times bestseller.Our drink this week is a Smoked Old Fashioned, which Ira introduced to me, which is a traditional old fashioned but finished using a smoker kit, which gives it an additional layer, perfect for fall.Old Fashioned Recipe1 teaspoon sugar3 dashes Angostura bitters1 teaspoon water2 ounces bourbon (or rye whiskey, if preferred)Garnish: orange twistIn This EpisodeCocktail SmokersThe Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay StanierGen Z and Millennials visit the library more than older generations

Today on the show - 0.00 - Research Ryan 5.36 - Croc News 9.11 - Suicide Prevention Day 13.33 - Mel's Yesterday  17.21 - Bryce's First Voice Break 20.47 - KFC 1 Question Quiz 23.43 - Mass-debating  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Raw. Real. Redeemed! We are celebrating four seasons with a mini feast with all the crunching and slurping you have grown to love...or at least put up with. Or maybe you hate that part but somehow you're still HERE for it! And we are TOO! We ARE at LEAST taking off the whole month of September which is our first break EVER since we began this podcast! From now on we will be dropping episodes randomly so you will have to follow us on social and on apple podcasts and get used to SURPRISE episode drops! We LOVE you friend and have LOTS of things we still want to talk about! Have questions or comments for us? We love to hear from our listeners! You can e mail us at hello@rawrealredeemed.com

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TOPICS: Break the Business is having its first episode as part of the volume.com live streaming network! To help welcome us to the platform, Jon Romero and Ben Holst from Volume join us to talk about how artists can up their live streaming game and make the most of the Volume.com platform. We also talk about the rise of streaming farms and whether young people are less engaged in the music industry...or do they just engage differently. Tune in!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The First Break 1-2-2024 ...The Boys and Rina back together again

This week we've all finished Mortal Kombat 1 and it's time for a mini-spoilercast! Also, Brad played the impressive looking Alan Wake 2, Alex played the Remedy-esque El Paso, Elsewhere, Vinny's way into Chants of Sennaar, Unity has (kind of) cleaned up its mess, 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 (00:02:27) [SPOILERS] Mortal Kombat 1 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch] on Sep 19, 2023 (01:02:40) First Break (01:02:44) Alan Wake II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 27, 2023 (01:20:24) El Paso, Elsewhere [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 26, 2023 (01:26:05) Chants of Sennaar [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4] on Sep 05, 2023 (01:33:11) Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 31, 2023 (01:34:51) Getting the games on the new TV (01:36:39) Second Break (01:36:43) News (01:37:12) Unity walks back a lot of its upcoming pricing changes (01:46:39) Hideki Kamiya is leaving PlatinumGames (01:51:24) A third Star Wars Jedi game gets mentioned during Comic Con (01:57:17) You can get with Jizz or you can get with Jatz (02:04:13) Emails and Watchcast updates (02:07:39) Wrapping up and thanks (02:08:21) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts (02:10:26) Nextlander content updates (02:11:59) See ya!

Well, you know, probably not much happened while we were away, it'll just be a nice casual chat this week about the biggest leak of Xbox business operations maybe ever, Unity's ongoing destruction of its business model, a deep lore dive on the release of Mortal Kombat 1, the excellence of F-Zero 99, and maybe some other stuff?? Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:10) Intro(00:07:42) They are still broadcasting radio(00:21:29) Mortal Kombat 1 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch] on Sep 19, 2023(01:10:07) First Break(01:10:11) Forza Motorsport [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Oct 10, 2023(01:16:03) F-Zero 99 [Nintendo Switch] on Sep 14, 2023(01:21:52) Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 31, 2023(01:23:29) The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo [Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 07, 2023(01:24:57) Golden Idol Mysteries: The Lemurian Vampire [Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch] on Aug 31, 2023(01:25:59) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Google Stadia] on Aug 03, 2023(01:27:36) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023(01:28:47) Second Break(01:29:03) Xbox leaks possible future consoles, controllers, secret lair plans, etc(02:06:59) Unity discovers a way to make everyone hate them(02:25:02) The Switch 2 is apparently real and is being shown(02:28:56) Apple's new iPhone might play your favorite video game(02:32:33) Hideo Kojima's favorite movies(02:34:48) Wrapping up and thanks(02:35:41) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:37:53) Nextlander content updates(02:41:26) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taking a pause on the regular show this week to bring you another banger from the Patreon archive, in which Abby Russell and Austin Walker join us to talk about pottery, Legally Blonde, and scrambled porn. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! IMAGES Abby's pottery: one, twoAustin's Halloween image CHAPTERS (00:01:10) Intro(00:02:16) The fine art of pottery(00:11:06) When is the Giant Beast reunion?(00:13:42) Halloween around the world(00:14:59) Image should be embedded on the Patreon post for this podcast(00:16:34) Rain Walker(00:18:32) Prometheus moment(00:19:28) What happened to 3D?(00:20:29) First Break(00:20:39) Cinema excitement(00:23:43) Legally Blonde summary(00:26:50) Severance is also apparently very good!(00:28:36) What We Do in the Shadows(00:29:38) Nappy TV time(00:30:32) What helps you get your ZZZs?(00:32:59) Why is swim team so early?!(00:34:20) Alex's hooliganism(00:36:15) Bart Simpson bans(00:37:31) TV during dinners(00:43:46) The family computer(00:45:03) What's scrambled porn?(00:51:39) Second Break(00:51:49) Dispensary vs Headshop(00:52:40) Dental time(01:04:08) Scarred as a youth(01:09:05) Wrapping up and thanksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This here is a podcast about our further adventures in Starfield, Trine the Fifth, Shadow Gambit, the abrupt closure of Volition, the looming SAG-AFTRA video game industry strike, Charles Martinet's uncertain ambassadorship, and a bunch of other stuff. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, 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(00:03:31) Need To Do VS Want To Do(00:08:52) Doom 3 and game genres(00:14:39) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023(00:30:47) First Break(00:30:51) Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 17, 2023(00:33:44) Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 31, 2023(00:38:13) Baldur's Gate 3 [PlayStation 5] on Sep 06, 2023(00:43:22) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 28, 2023(00:50:29) Second Break(00:50:33) The News(00:50:34) Volition has been shuttered(01:10:13) SAG-AFTRA strike for video games next?(01:23:57) To DLC or Not to DLC(01:27:31) Cyberpunk 2077 devs lay out what is free and what is paid in the coming update(01:30:18) Charles Martinet also doesn't know what a Mario Ambassador is(01:38:29) Emails(01:46:27) Wrapping up and thanks(01:48:52) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(01:50:11) Nextlander Content Updates(01:51:18) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yep, this is the one where we talk about Starfield for like 90 minutes. It's a pretty big game! The Making of Karateka is also just great, Armored Core VI has inspired some mech fever, PlayStation Plus is getting a big price increase, Baldur's Gate 3 isn't getting splitscreen on the series S, and more. Podcast! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, 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(00:01:09) Starfield [PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S] on Sep 06, 2023(00:01:35) [POSSIBLE SPOILERS] We don't really get into much of the story but there will be talk of characters and the general premise.(01:28:10) First Break(01:28:17) Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC] on Aug 25, 2023(01:34:19) The Making of Karateka [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 29, 2023(01:50:18) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Aug 03, 2023(01:52:15) Second Break(01:52:19) News(01:52:25) Sony raising the price of PS Plus(es)(01:59:47) Baldur's Gate 3 getting its Xbox releases(02:05:12) Baldur's Gate 3 getting some narrative love(02:09:02) Gaming for me is like a religion and Starfield is...(02:12:59) Dragon Age Dreadwolf might be a ways off(02:17:22) Harley Quinn voice actress passes away(02:19:54) Wrapping up and thanks(02:21:44) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:24:28) See Ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Games! Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Like a Dragon Gaiden, Persona 5 Tactica and the Persona 3 remake, the new Madden, Fort Solis, and more. News! The Xbox 360 Marketplace closure, remakes of 7th Guest, Star Wars: Dark Forces, and ray-traced Half-Life 2, the PlayStation Portal, and Charles Martinet's retirement. That's a lot of podcast! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, 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(00:01:51) We watched and potentially archived Gamescom(00:06:26) We'll have some Starfield talk next week(00:07:38) Alex saw a bunch of Sega stuff(00:08:23) Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Nov 09, 2023(00:16:34) Persona 5 Tactica [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on Nov 17, 2023(00:17:53) Persona 3 Reload [Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5] on 2024(00:26:38) First Break(00:26:42) Bomb Rush Cyberfunk [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 18, 2023(00:38:43) Fort Solis [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5] on Aug 22, 2023(00:52:45) Immortals of Aveum [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 22, 2023(00:58:34) Madden NFL 24 [PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One] on Aug 18, 2023(01:08:11) Vampire Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 17, 2021(01:09:14) Moving Out 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 15, 2023(01:09:31) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Aug 03, 2023(01:14:12) Second Break(01:14:44) Microsoft is altering the deal. Pray they don't alter it further?(01:19:05) What do we lose when we lose the Xbox 360 marketplace?(01:30:20) Sony's PlayStation Portal gets a price(01:34:15) The 7th Guest is getting a VR remake(01:37:30) Star Wars: Dark Forces getting a remaster(01:41:34) Half-Life 2 getting a... rebuilt?(01:44:57) Charles Martinet will no longer voice Mario?(01:58:30) Emails(02:02:08) Wrapping up and thanks(02:06:39) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(02:08:41) See Ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy summer **from afar** we never do zoom episodes but hey, we will try anything twice. First things first, lets not do pet names and say we did, babe. And PDA in the elevator is not where its at!! But guess where it is at.. first dates not in a restaurant. (More on that in the episode but cough cough guys, pay attention to the little hints the girls leave!!!) and first cut IS the deepest? Or is it? Breakup stories. Love you!! SUPPORT THE SHOW! PINK WHITNEY - Take Your Shot with Pink Whitney BETTER HELP - Mean Girl is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/MEANGIRL today to get 10% off your first month. ZOLA - Start planning at https://Zola.com! SKIMS - The Fits Everybody collection and more perfect-fit essentials are available now at https://SKIMS.comYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/meangirlpod

This week, somehow we're all spending a lot of time with 2023's hottest game, Vampire Survivors (except together this time!?), Baldur's Gate 3 with friends is a high old time, the identity of the $2 billion Embracer partnership has been revealed, Bungie names a new Zavala, and plenty of other stuff! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, 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(00:01:06) The finer points of mowing the lawn(00:07:26) Vampire Survivors [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Dec 17, 2021(00:32:05) First Break(00:32:10) Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 10, 2023(00:36:43) En Garde! [PC (Microsoft Windows)] on Aug 16, 2023(00:42:14) Moving Out 2 [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One] on Aug 15, 2023(00:47:35) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Aug 03, 2023(01:07:07) New Xbox Dashboard(01:10:32) Second Break(01:10:36) The News(01:10:48) Who didn't want to be Embraced?(01:17:16) Netflix wants you to play their games everywhere(01:27:34) Xbox's new strike policy(01:34:59) Keith David to voice Zavala(01:43:03) Emails(01:52:56) Upcoming Nextlander content(01:57:54) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(01:59:11) Wrapping up and thanks(02:00:16) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was hard to resist the dark urge to keep playing Baldur's Gate 3 long enough to go on this podcast and talk about Baldur's Gate 3, but we pulled it off, plus WrestleQuest, a long-overdue Red Dead Redemption rerelease, Final Fantasy XVI sales numbers, EVO impressions and a Killer Instinct blast from the past, and more. Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, 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(00:00:52) Baldur's Gate 3 [PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac] on Aug 03, 2023(00:01:06) [Possible minor spoilers but we don't go into narrative details and do our best to avoid them](00:49:09) First Break(00:49:13) WrestleQuest [Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Aug 22, 2023(01:03:41) Remnant II [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 25, 2023(01:13:38) The Expanse: A Telltale Series [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S] on Jul 27, 2023(01:17:21) Pikmin 4 [Nintendo Switch] on Jul 21, 2023(01:18:20) Second Break(01:18:25) The News(01:18:36) Red Dead Redemption coming to PS4 and Switch(01:24:42) Square Enix and Final Fantasy 16(01:31:10) Microsoft selling controller parts for repairs(01:42:17) EVO 2023(01:47:49) Killer Instinct getting new updates?(01:52:35) Emails(01:55:12) Wrapping up and thanks(01:59:10) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts(02:01:24) See ya!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.