Norderlanders: A Gaming Podcast

Most Anticipated Games for 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

And here comes the last one until next year.

Let's talk about what we are excited about for 2026.

Hopefully our expectations will be met. But who knows?

The only thing we can do is to be hopeful.

Hope you find some enjoyment in this episode and you'll hear us next time, in a years time.

Take care out there

Jens & Emil

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:00) Intro, we were not ready for this

(00:06:49) Honorable mentions

(00:10:36) Most anticipated games for 2026: Nr 10 & 9

(00:16:52) Number 8 & 7

(00:23:57) Number 6 & 5

(00:32:20) Number 4 & 3

(00:41:33) Number 2 & Our most anticipated game

(00:50:28) Wait and see list: Part 1

(00:58:03) Part 2

(01:07:23) Bye for now

Best Games We Played 2025

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Hello! It's time to awake this dead podcast again.

Hear us talk about the best games we played in 2025.

This is very fun for us to do even though the podcast is not going anymore. And we hope that for as long as we can, we will join forces and record these two episode every year.

So hopefully you will enjoy listening to this episode. And take care out there and we hope that 2026 will bring you wonder; both in gaming ofc and in life!

Take care,
Emil & Jens

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:00) Introduction, hows life been in the last year

(00:07:50) Honourable mentions

(00:15:16) Best Games We Played 2025: Nr. 10 & 9

(00:22:12)Number 8 & 7

(00:33:47) Number 6 & 5

(00:43:26) Number 4 & 3

(00:55:15)Number 2 & the best game we played

(01:09:49) Disappointments

(01:14:04) What we missed

(01:18:47) Looking back at what we were excited about

Most Anticipated Games For 2025

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

And here we are, our Most Anticipated games for 2025. Hope whoever that listens to our two new episodes for 2024 will have some enjoyment. And maybe, you'll hear us again in a years time. Happy New year and take care out there!
Love,
Emil & Jens

Timestamps:
(00:00:00) New Years Resolutions
(00:09:46) Most Anticipated Games 2025, Nr. 10 & 9
(00:17:10) Nr. 8
(00:20:20) Nr. 7
(00:23:55) Nr. 6
(00:26:27) Nr. 5
(00:32:26) Nr. 4
(00:36:50) Nr. 3
(00:40:24) Nr. 2
(00:42:59) Most Anticipated Game
(00:46:50) Wait and see games
(00:59:28) Goodbye for now

Best Games We Played 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Hello!
We decided to get together and record again for the end of the year. As we done earlier, we sit down in this episode to talk about the best games we played this year. The games have different release years and not necessary had to be released in 2024.
Any who, hope you have some enjoyment. We sure did!
Have a great Holiday!
Love,
Emil & Jens

Timestamps:
(00:00:00) What we been up to
(00:09:48) How this list works
(00:11:27) Honourable Mentions
(00:33:03) Nr. 10
(00:38:12) Nr. 9
(00:42:35) Nr. 8
(00:47:15) Nr. 7
(00:50:32) Nr. 6
(00:55:25) Nr. 5
(00:59:50) Nr. 4
(01:05:33) Nr. 3
(01:09:41) Nr. 2
(01:14:51) Best game we played this year
(01:23:33) What we missed this year
(01:31:26) Looking back on games we did anticipate

E127: (FINALE) Our Most Anticipated Games For 2024

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

AND HERE WE ARE..
The last episode of Norderlanders Podcast.
What is more fitting than talking about our Most Anticipated Games or 2024. So join us for the last one and hopefully you find some enjoyment. And if you have been listening for us for a while, we want to say;
Thank you.
It's been an journey, but as all journeys. They have to end sometime. Take care out there and hopefully you are playing some awesome games.
Cheers.
- Jens & Emil.

Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Our final episode.
(00:02:56) Introduction to Our Most Anticipated Games For 2024.
(00:04:25) Nr. 10-7 Our Most Anticipated Games For 2024.
(00:14:57) Nr. 6-4 Our Most Anticipated Games For 2024.
(00:25:19) Top 3 Most Anticipated Games For 2024.
(00:33:45) Part 1 of Wait and see games in 2024.
(00:38:41) Part 2 of Wait and see games in 2024.
(00:47:44) Part 3 of Wait and see games in 2024.
(00:51:56) Final goodbye to the Norderlanders Podcast.

E126: Best Games We Played 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

LONG TIME NO LISTEN!

Yes, we are back. But only for two more episodes. Yes we are ending this podcast, but we couldn't leave it like this before we talked about the Best Games We Played in 2023! So enjoy our next to last episode of the Norderlanders. And if you have been listening to us in the past, the games we have played this year doesn't necessarly had to release in 2023. We just played them in 2023.
So hope you enjoy this episode and we are sorry if the quality is a little out of whack, but it has been a long time since last recording.
Other than that, Merry Christmas!

Timestamps:
(00:00:00) We are back again for two more final episodes.
(00:04:07) Honorable Mentions of games we played in 2023.
(00:22:07) Nr. 10-7 Best games We Played 2023.
(00:37:45) Nr. 6-4 Best games We Played 2023.
(00:49:24) Top 3 Best Games We Played 2023.
(01:09:05) Looking back of what we were excited for in 2023.
(01:15:13) What games we missed in 2023.

E125: We Are Taking a Break (+Microsoft v FTC)

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:15:32 +0000

Yes, you read the title correctly.
We are taking a break!
Sometimes in life, stuff happens. And to face them, you need to prioritze. So here we are, the last episode of Norderlanders. Who knows when we'll be back. But one thing is for sure, we have been loving doing this podcast. So to you who have been listening, for several episodes, one episode or only one minute;
THANK YOU.
We hope that we have brought some entertainment or interesting news and thoughts to you. Hopefully you will hear us sometime in the future.

But we are not gonna go out like that! Join us for the last episode where we cover the whole 5 days of court case between Microsoft and FTC. Biggest things from the Nintendo Direct from June and also the Annapurna Interactive showcase.
Our last thoughts about the games we are currently playing and our final thoughts about this podcast taking a break.
Hope you'll enjoy. And again, thank you.

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Timestamps:
(00:00:00) We still do make mistakes. Working 100 % in Hometown, Croatia was nice.
(00:09:57) We played Remnant From the Ashes. How can this game be so good?
(00:12:08) Deep Rock Galactic is still great. Rogue Legacy 2 is quite challenging.
(00:15:20) Final Fantasy 16 and Online in Monster Hunter Rise sucks..
(00:20:59) Steam Next Fest, best games. Jusant, Echo Point Nova and En Garde!
(00:24:10) WE ARE TAKING A BREAK. Maybe we'll return in the future.
(00:28:32) NEWS: Juicy details from the court case between Microsoft and FTC. DAY 1
(00:36:25) DAY 2 - Microsoft v FTC
(00:41:16) DAY 3 - Microsoft v FTC
(00:48:06) DAY 4 - Microsoft v FTC
(00:53:21) DAY 5 - Microsoft v FTC
(00:58:45) Nintendo Direct June 2023 - biggest stuff.
(01:06:43) Annapurna Interactive showcase - what got revealed there?
(01:11:31) Rapido Fire Week 25 & 26 (Other News).
(01:19:37) Cool Games Out Now (Weel 25 & 26)
(01:26:12) Biggest Upcoming Games for July & August.
(01:35:37) Our last outro for a while. Thank you so much for listening to us.

E124: Summer Showcases: Xbox, Starfield, Ubisoft, Capcom

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Whaaat? A new episode already a week after the previous one? Is this old Norderlanders? Hey, don't stress it, its Summer Gaming showcases season, and there is a lot to talk about. So with pleasure we'll bring you a new episode.
Join us when we react to the rest of the biggest showcases. Xbox Showcase, do they bring enough to make Xbox stand by itself? Or are they being to dependent on Starfield? Well that showcase was pretty good and Starfield is shaping up to be something special. Ubisoft seems to play it safe, with less games, and games that are more back to basics. They do have some potential bangers from their studio Massive, who is bringing two Disney games. Capcom was pretty mid, just showing what we already know. But Dragons Dogma 2 is looking great.

And don't forget, there are still alot of cool and interesting games that are coming in June, so we'll help you do not miss anything.

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Timestamps:
(00:00:00) | Is Jens done studying now? At least we have video games..
(00:11:30) | We have a Patreon, check us out there for more episodes and early access.
(00:12:25) | No fighting in the streets this time, but finished Hogwarts Legacy and evening gaming with Yokus Island Express. Final Fantasy 15??
(00:19:31) | Lies of P Demo, will this be the first souls game? System Shock remake is a blast.
(00:25:17) | Summer Game Showcases 2023: Everything from Xbox Games Showcase 2023.
(00:43:11) | Starfield Direct! What are our thoughts about this game?
(00:49:01) | Ubisoft Forward 2023.
(00:53:49) | Capcom Showcase 2023
(00:59:26) | Our thoughts on the Summer showcases. Who was the best?
(01:01:31) | Other news that has happened (Week 24).
(01:05:34) | Cool Games Out Now (Week 24)
(01:13:07) | Big upcoming Games (Week 25)

E123: Everything From Summer Game Fest 2023

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

It's that time fo the year again, Summer Gaming showcases! And to cover everything, we'll release a new episode only a week after this one. Just like old times!
This time will cover basically everything from Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2023. We dedicate a whole 30 min to the show, talking about everything. So strap on! Other showcases were Devolver Direct Showcase & Days of the Devs. A buncvh of indies got announced, so there will be a game for everybody.

On the newsfront we talk about the potential trouble with upcoming Last of Us Faction Multiplayer, we give out more details about the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake. And yes you could've have guessed it, Redfall did indeed have a troubled development, where many developers were wishing the game got cancelled.
Hope you enjoy this episode, and hey, you'll will hear us in the next episode in only a week! What a treat!

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Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Could it get any worse? Car broke down now too. Eventually you gotta grow up and pay taxes.
(00:13:12) We have a Patreon! Try our Silver Tier trial to see what we can offer.
(00:14:31) Break from Zelda, finished Dark Messiah & Cult of the Lamb. Last of us factions are so good.
(00:21:52) Let's get good in fighting games, Street Fighter 6 impressions.
(00:27:35) Our scheduele for covering all the gaming showcases. Ep 124 will come next week!
(00:29:08) Summer Gamefest 2023 - basically everything from the showcase!
(01:02:28) Devolver Direct showcase, four games announced/showed.
(01:03:36) Day of the Devs showcase, bunch of indies.
(01:08:44) News: Last of Us Faction Multiplayer may be in trouble. Why make it complicated?
(01:11:48) Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, more detials revealed.
(01:15:12) Redfall did have an troubled development.
(01:18:50) Other News Week 22 & 23 (Rapido Fire)
(01:25:13) Cool Games Out Now (Week 22 & 23)
(01:32:32) Upcoming Games Out Soon.

E122: Two Weeks With Tears of the Kingdom + Thoughts About The Playstation Showcase

Mon, 29 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

What a week! Both of us are being put down with the harsh reality of being a grown up. Some of us is being dropped into a load of work, barely managing. Others is getting kicked out of their appartment and needs to find a job to take a loan. So yeah, adult life is amazing. So what better time is there to talk about video games?
We have been playing Zelda Tears of the Kingdom for two weeks now after launch. What are our thoughts? Does it feel good to be back in Hyrule again or do we see there is not much different? Hear our thoughts with the dedicated segment only with TOTK!

On the newsfront has been juicy also! Playstation Showcase happened this week and a bunch of stuff got shown. Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, new Playstation Streaming Handheld and more. New games are also looking to be big contenders so lets go through everythiung from the showcase and rate it at the end.
Where are the First-Party games though? Humble Games showcase also happened and Overwatch 2 cancels PvE...

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Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Rough couple of weeks... Let's get the negativity out of the way. Jens gotta move, Emil shouldn't complain.
(00:15:54) Excited for upcoming games. System Shock Remake, Diablo 4, Lords of the Fallen Remake, Testament: The Order of High Humanity.
(00:22:21) We have a Patreon, what would you like to see? Let us know on Twitter!
(00:24:00) Two weeks with Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. What are our thougths so far?
(00:45:09) News: Playstation Showcase - Biggest things! Spider.Man 2, Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake & Playstation Project Q.
(00:54:04) Playstation Showcase - New games that got announced!
(01:05:56) Playstation Showcase - Release dates,Trailers for Upcoming games and Playstation VR 2 titles!
(01:15:44) Everything announced at Humble Games Showcase.
(01:18:26) Overwatch 2 PvE mode cancelled.
(01:20:20) Other News (Rapido Fire Week 20 & 21)
(01:25:47) Cool Games Out Now (Week 20 & 21)
(01:36:22) Games releasing in June 2023.

E121: Redfall Downfall, Whats Next Xbox?

Mon, 15 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Back at it again, this time not been playing alot of games. But the ones we have played we can go deep into and talk about our experiences. Thats how it is when adult life grabs you by the balls...

Nevertheless, there hasn't been a lot on the newsfront either lately but one big thing has happened. So let's talk about Redfall's bad launch and reception and also constructs what Phil Spencer said about the future of Xbox. What are they doing? Do they want to fail? We discuss! Other news are basically just infoirmation news of what Summer Game Fest will bring, new games for Xbox Game Pass and Playstation Plus and more details about Asus Rog Ally.

Also super excited to finally play Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and hyping up more upcoming games like Project Bloom, Remnant 2 and Cocoon.

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Timestamps:

00:00:20 - 00:11:25 Adult responsibilities. Working a lot, 17th of May plans.
00:11:25 - 00:13:30 Patreon shoutout, new Deep Dive out now with the game CONTROL.
00:13:30 - 00:21:53 More Hollow Knight. Nearing the end, but annoying roadblock.
00:21:53 - 00:28:18 Cult of the Lamb nails alot of things.
00:28:18 - 00:33:44 Core Keeper we played together, Jens thoughts.
00:33:44 - 00:39:02 Thoughts about Redfall release and reception.
00:39:02 - 00:44:27 Last expectations for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
00:44:27 - 00:51:40 Game Freak's Project Bloom, environments from Remnant 2 and gameplay from Coccon.
00:51:40 - 01:04:46 NEWS: Phil Spencer talks about Redfall bad reception and the plans for Xbox future.
01:04:46 - 01:07:26 ASUS Rog Ally gets a release date and confimred pricing.
01:07:26 - 01:09:22 Summer Game Fest 2023, alot of developers are joining.
01:09:22 - 01:12:38 Everything coming to Xbox Game Pass and Playstation Plus in May.
01:12:38 - 01:22:51 Other News roundup (Rapido Fire week 18 & 19).
01:22:51 - 01:32:14 Cool Games Out Now (Week 18 & 19).
01:32:14 - 01:34:39 Upcoming Games Week 20.

E120: Will AI Ruin Video Games?

Mon, 01 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Back again... yay?

Well, we a happy we are back and so many games to talk about! Emil is back in time with more Borderlands 2 and Call of Duty. He feels some shame about it. But he has also been a good gamer with two new games! Cult of the Lamb has a lot of potential and can easily be addictive as hell. And he went to one of the forgotten gems, Dark Messiah Might and Magic a game from 2006. Its unattentionally funny with a lot of physics based gameplay. Jens has also been a good gamer with going back to his backlog. Where he has finished Hyper Light Drifter and Owlboy. Good on him! He also got reminded of how good Hollow Knight is. But damn, he has some criticism about the much beloved game.

On the newsfront, we talk more Indies that got showcased at Nintendo Indie World Showcase. The Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition has hit a bump, where the CMA has blocked the deal. Reasoning being, the worries about monopoly in the cloud gaming market. And then we discuss the AI advances and how that will affect the video game industry. Will it help it or just ruin everything? Take a listen would you?

Timestamps:

00:00:20 - 00:15:54 Got reminded that spring is not quite here yet. And Lisbon in Portugal is a nice city. Dog birthday.
00:15:54 - 00:17:53 We have Patreon and a new Deep Dive about Breath of the Wild. Check it out!
00:17:53 - 00:25:40 More Borderlands 2. Getting to Max level. Then back to Call of Duty... SHAME!
00:25:40 - 00:34:14 Completing Hyper Light Drifter and Owlboy. Way to go with the Switch backlog.
00:34:14 - 00:42:34 Cloudpunk works strangely, Two new games; Cult of the Lamb and Dark Messiah Might & Magic.
00:42:34 - 00:48:37 Hollow Knight, what a wonderful game that is hard to play. Also the Deep Rock Galactic Board game is awesome!
00:48:37 - 00:55:07 Jedi Survivor excitement but bad perfomance.. Also hopefully Redfall will be substantial.
00:55:07 - 01:00:08 Tears of the Kingdom previews are out, gameplay from Immortals of Aveum, & Armoured Core IV!
01:00:08 - 01:02:23 NEWS: Indies from Nintendo Indie World showcase.
01:02:23 - 01:06:54 New important info about the Microsoft Activision acquisition. CMA blocks the deal.
01:06:54 - 01:16:40 AI is evolving, how will this affect video games?
01:16:40 - 01:27:16 Other News (Rapdio FIre Week 16 & 17).
01:27:16 - 01:37:58 Cool Games Out Now (Week 16 & 17)
01:37:58 - 01:41:07 Biggest games of May 2023.

E119: Migraine & Video Games

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:33:36 +0000

Hope you like two dudes talking about video games, because this episode is full of that! So many games! Borderlands 2 is a masterpiece, and we just got reminded of it. Tails of Iron is a sweet sweet game, that brought Emil to start his Souls journey, Starting with Demon Souls. Jens has had a terrible migraine week where he started to get worried about his health. Luckily is better now and he has played more relaxing games like Uncharted Drake's Fortune, Ni No Kuni and Dragon Quest 8.

On the newsfront, Ark Survival Evolved and Ark 2 had a backlash recently, where it sure was scammy approach.. Playstation 4's DREAMS is ending its live-service support in September. Redfall gives a bad example, releasing only with 30 FPS mode on Xbox Series consoles. And ASUS announces a new Steam Deck competitor. What will it cost? Probably over a 1000 USD.

We also share our excitement for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, curiousity for Immortals of Aveum, a FPS with no guns, only magic. And Hyper Light Breaker looks super sweet!

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode.You can also send messages on Twitter @emngran, to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreon at patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us become better. There you can ask us questions, decide episode topics, listen to Deep Dives and get early access.

Timestamps:

00:00:20 - 00:07:19 What if games didn't exist? Daylight is just getting longer and longer.
00:07:19 - 00:20:54 Consequences of drinking but mainly, Migraine is a b*tch!
00:20:54 - 00:22:39 We have a Patreon! Check it out if you want.
00:22:39 - 00:31:22 Playing Core Keeper, and how amazing is Borderlands 2.
00:31:22 - 00:39:40 Uncharted 1 for the first time. Back to Ni No Kuni again. Almost finished with Dragon Quest 8.
00:39:40 - 00:54:51 Tails of Iron completely slapped, so now it's time to head into the Souls games. Starting with Demon Souls.
00:54:51 - 00:59:49 Hyping up for Zelda Tears of Kingdom.
00:59:49 - 01:03:00 Immortals of Aveum, FPS without guns, only magic. Looks interesting.
01:03:00 - 01:06:33 Mini-boss gameplay from Hyper Light Breaker.
01:06:33 - 01:09:50 NEWS: Ark Survival Evolved and the whole Ark 2 backlash.
01:09:50 - 01:14:26 ASUS reveals ROG Ally, a Steam Deck competitor.
01:14:26 - 01:16:59 Playstation 4 game DREAMS is ending its live-service support in September.
01:16:59 - 01:22:30 Redfall 30 frame cap discussion. Unacceptable.
01:22:30 - 01:25:53 New games for Xbox Game Pass and Playstation Plus for April.
01:25:53 - 01:33:47 Other News (Rapido Fire Week 14 & 15)
01:33:47 - 01:41:11 Cool Games Out Now (Week 14 & 15)
01:41:11 - 01:44:03 Upcoming Games (Week 16).

E118: First Time Diablo Players (Diablo IV Beta Impressions)

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Time to be relevant! We have never played a Diablo game before so we thought it was time when the Diablo IV Open Beta was available. So how was it for two first time players? Well, that is what this episode will be dedicated to! Did we like it? How is an ARPG compared to other games? Hear it all in this episode.
We also played so many other games and loving it. There is a game out there for everyone.
On the news front, Multiversus goes offline until full release which is weird. E3 2023 is cancelled, and we can't see a future where the showcase could ever return. Last of Us Part 1 on PC is a total mess which is unacceptable. And we talk about the 10 min uninterrupted game play that got shown for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Lastly, we are loving that Spring brings forward a warm feeling inside. Can't wait for the snow to melt.

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode.You can also send messages on Twitter @emngran, to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreon at patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us become better. There you can ask us questions, decide episode topics, listen to Deep Dives and get early access.

Timestamps:
00:00:21 - 00:09:56 Lets start of with technical problems, echoing, tiredness and diarrhea.
00:09:56 - 00:17:46 The spring brings back great memories and vibe.
00:17:46 - 00:19:43 We have a Patreon, go check it out if you want for Deep Dives and early access.
00:19:43 - 00:37:37 We played; Sunset Overdrive, Borderlands 3 DLC, Sekiro Shadwos Die Twice, God of War 2018 & Core Keeper.
00:37:37 - 00:43:35 Also we are back at it again with Remnant: From the Ashes!
00:43:35 - 00:59:38 Testing out the Diablo franchise for the first time, Diablo IV Beta Impressions.
00:59:38 - 01:01:51 News: Mulitversus is going offline for six months. Why?
01:01:51 - 01:06:54 E3 2023 has been cancelled, and that was the last strike...
01:06:54 - 01:09:14 Last of Us Part 1 PC release is a disaster.
01:09:14 - 01:10:54 EA delists Battlefield games and Mirror's Edge.
01:10:54 - 01:14:47 Let's talk about the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay video.
01:14:47 - 01:27:16 Other News Week 12 & 13 (Rapido Fire).
01:27:16 - 01:36:44 Cool Games That Have Come out (Week 12 & 13).
01:36:44 - 01:40:08 April Biggest Gaming Releases.

E117: Therapeutic Games

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Oh man! This episode barely happened, but we pushed through and here is a new episode for you to enjoy! Since our schedueles has been quite busy we came upon the topic when games becomes therapeutic for us. Since one of us managed to get through a busy work week with a lot of stress, gaming then became a relaxation method to rest between work shifts. And it works! So we discuss games that could work as therapy for us. Do you have any go-to game that makes you relax?

Other than that on the newsfront a lot of showcases happened, Starfield is alive and coming this Autumn.

We also talk about our first impressions of Atlas Fallen and Hyper Light Breaker gameplay trailers. And lastly Hogwarts Legacy is getting a little stale and Atomic Heart missed the mark.

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellowgamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode.You can also send messages on Twitter @emngran, to start some conversation andmaybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to bechallenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreonat patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us becomebetter. There you can ask us questions, decide episode topics, listen to DeepDives and get early access.

Timestamps:

00:00:20 - 00:04:57 This episode did almost not happen. We'll would love some feedback!
00:04:57 - 00:11:24 Weather complaints because we are norwegians...
00:11:24 - 00:18:31 Super busy week, went away to film, keeping it mellow. Sleep and driving needs to be in harmony.
00:18:31 - 00:24:20 When gaming becomes therapeutic.
00:24:20 - 00:30:07 Any therapeutic games we can think of? Animal Crossing, Elden Ring, Building games and Borderlands.
00:30:07 - 00:37:37 Powerwash Simulator, House Cleaner and the potential of delivery games.
00:37:37 - 00:42:37 Finished Atomic Heart. Suppose to play Hi-Fi Rush, but ended up playing Sunset Overdrive instead.
00:42:37 - 00:48:34 More Hogwarts Legacy, back to Elden Ring and started Sekiro.
00:48:34 - 00:49:58 NEWS - Paradox showcase, biggest announcements.
00:49:58 - 00:51:58 Starfield is alive, planned showcase and release window.
00:51:58 - 00:54:47 Capcom showcase, biggest announcements.
00:54:47 - 00:56:24 STALKER 2 developer has been hacked by a Russian social network.
00:56:24 - 01:01:03 Thoughts about Atlas Fallen and Hyper Light Breaker.
01:01:03 - 01:07:46 Other News (Rapido Fire Week 10 & 11).
01:07:46 - 01:13:05 Cool games out now (Week 10 & 11).

E116: Sometimes You Just Got To Check It Out Yourself

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

New format! Well notreally, but we thought this time around we would not do a main topic or episodetheme for this episode. Instead we just talked and kept the conversationflowing and natural. Hopefully it became something entertaining to listen to!Let us know otherwise.

This is one of two episodes that are conflicting with our current busy schedules. Jens is still drowning in school work and Emil is wellon his way on a feature film. How are we feeling? Well, gaming has been minimumbut still got some gametime on there. Some has finished HogwartsLegacy and others are still playing it.We give out some more thoughts about that game. AtomicHeart is also getting played and thatis very enjoyable regardless of the mixed reception. So this episode became adiscussion of sometimes you just got to check a game out for yourself. If youhave been excited for a game, why should reviews and opinions stop you forgetting to play that game? Hope we sorted something out...

On the newsfront, Playstation VR 2 is here, State of Play happened with a bunch of Third-Party games. Damn, SuicideSquad Kill the Justice Leauge is alive-service after all... Tchia looks amazing though and wecan't wait to play it! Elden Ring DLC is real, and FromSoftware annouced onTwitter. Called Shadow of the Erdtree.
Other than that we tell you cool games that are out now and also giving youa heads up on upcoming games in March.
Hope you enjoy this episode.

Considerleaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellowgamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode.You can also send messages on Twitter @emngran, to start some conversation andmaybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to bechallenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreonat patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us becomebetter. There you can ask us questions, decide episode topics, listen to DeepDives and get early access.

Timestamps:
00:00:22 - 00:12:22 Pronunciation"Period"?Currently we are very busy, but we manage for now. Sleep however is difficult.
00:12:22 - 00:18:54 Workout schedulestill going strong, we wish for warmer weather and non ice roads.
00:18:54 - 00:24:54 Some of us havefinished Hogwarts Legacy, others are still playing it. More thoughts.
00:24:54 - 00:32:12 Atomic Heartfirst impressions. Sometimes you just gotta check it for yourself.
00:32:12 - 00:42:14 When we getdisappointed by games.
00:42:14 - 00:47:02 Last of UsFactions are still great 10 years later. Last of Us for Jens? Also Sony'sbusiness module with games and live-action.
00:47:02 - 00:51:18 News! PlaystationVR 2 has been released.
00:51:18 - 00:55:07 State of Playhappened, bunch of Third-Party games.
00:55:07 - 00:57:01 Elden Ring DLCis real! Shadow of the Erdtree. What does Jens expect?
00:57:01 - 01:05:41 Rapido Fire Week8 & 9 (Recap News).
01:05:41 - 01:14:16 Cool Games thatare out Now.
01:14:16 - 01:16:36 Big upcomingreleases in March.

E115: Hogwarts Legacy First Impressions

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Time to be relevant! Since both Jens & Emil are currently playing the new game, Hogwarts Legacy, we thought it would be a perfect time to talk about our first impressions of the game.

Are we enjoying it? Is there some stuff we don't like? Will we finish the game, or get bored after a while Hear us talk about everything that we think so far with over 20 hours of playtime. A lot of first impressions I dear to say.

All in all however, a pretty good game. Are you picking it up?

Other on the newsfront we mention the lastest Nintendo Direct, discuss Xbox Game Pass and are talking alot about workout. So maybe we should start a gym podcast called Gymlanders! Whatcha thiunk about that?

Timestamps:

00:00:22 - 00:04:00 Soon both of us will be quite the busy bees, buz buz.
00:04:00 - 00:10:44 Let's do a gym podcast intead. Gymlanders!
00:10:44 - 00:18:33 Jens has strict and tough months ahead. No retrys! Emil is ready to film a feature film.
00:18:33 - 00:26:02 Played many games, Bioshock 2, System Shock Demo, Last of Us Factions & Gameboy games.
00:26:02 - 00:31:39 Hogwarts Legacy first impressions, how much have we played, how far are we, etc.
00:31:39 - 00:45:14 What are our criticisms of Hogwarts Legacy?
00:45:14 - 00:51:56 The combat, will it get stale after a while? Open-world formula needs to change.
00:51:56 - 01:03:16 What we like about Hogwarts Legacy.
01:03:16 - 01:04:49 Noteworty news - Live-Service games are dying.
01:04:49 - 01:08:47 Nintendo Direct, biggest announcements.
01:08:47 - 01:11:56 Xbox Game Pass is a great deal for gamers, but comes at a cost.
01:11:56 - 01:17:42 Other news roundup (Rapido Fire Week 6 & 7).
01:17:42 - 01:25:54 Cool games that are out now (Week 6 & 7).

E114: Let's Talk About Gaming Trends

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Now we are at our respective homes again, Stockholm & Oslo. TIme to record another episode.

This time around we sit down and talk Gaming Trends. What trends are there? Are they beneficial or hurting the industry? Remember the trends that were a thing, put have now more and more gone away? So much to talk about and we both talk about the good trends, bad trends and what potential trends that coould dominate in the future.
Join us to discussing this topic, hoepfully it makes some sense.

On the newsfront, Xbox having release dates for upcoming games, Halo may be in trouble for a while and Phil Spencer mentioning the disapointing year 2022 of Xbox.
We also try to figure out of The Day Before is a real game and sadly that E3 is still dying, since nobody is joining them...
Lot of cool games are now out though, so let the year 2023 of gaming begin!

Timestamps:

00:00:21 - 00:10:57 Emil is back home, had some adjusting to do. Everything is expensive. Slippery in Oslo and school has started.
00:10:57 - 00:18:50 Emil has finished DRG, Played Immortals Fenyx Rising and replayed Bioshock after 10 years since last.
00:18:50 - 00:20:42 We are on Patreon! Get access to Deep Dives, our exclusive podcast.
00:20:42 - 00:25:52 Main topic: Let's talk about Gaming Trends - Battle royales, Battle Passes, microtranscations.
00:25:52 - 00:32:00 The Open-World trend. What happened to the linear shorter experiences?
00:32:00 - 00:36:30 Live-service games. It could work, but many of them doesn't.
00:36:30 - 00:39:17 Early access games, what they are meant to be.
00:39:17 - 00:46:21 Releasing unfinished games, and fix it later.
00:46:21 - 00:48:55 Remakes, they are better now than before. But will there be less new IPs
00:48:55 - 00:53:47 Future trends, what can that be?
00:53:47 - 00:59:53 News; Xbox roundup - showcase, Halo trouble and Xbox disapointing 2022.
00:59:53 - 01:03:04 Is The Day Before even a real game?
01:03:04 - 01:05:05 E3 is still dying, Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo will not be a part of the show.
01:05:05 - 01:11:49 News Rapido Fire Week 4 & 5.
01:11:49 - 01:20:30 Cool Games Out Now Week 4 & 5.

E113: Gaming Back in the Day vs Now

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Oh man, how will it go with one co-host currently in Florida? Well take a listen and find out!

This episodes theme is us sitting down reminiscing gaming back in the day and comparing it to have it is today. Back then vs Now so to speak. What did we like about the past? What do we like about now? Is modern gaming in a bad place? So many questions, so little time! So take a listen won't you, and hear our opinion on today's gaming industry. Damn boy, back in my day...

On the newsfront! Microsoft Activision acquisition gets more opponents, also laying of 10,000 employees. Ubisoft cancels three unannounced games and delays Skull and Bones (again!) and so much more.

Lastly, Emil is enjoying sunny, warm Florida, Jens complains about the weather in rainy, cold, grey Norway. We also played some cool games.

Timestamps:

00:00:20 - 00:07:07 Doing a podcast from Florida, USA to Oslo, Norway.
00:07:07 - 00:12:21 Emil soon finished with Deep Rock. Recommends Hoa, and the best tetris, Tetris Effect. Heave Ho is also a great co-op game.
00:12:21 - 00:20:38 Jens is loving Death Stranding, enjoys Spritfarer and lastly we still adore Remnant From the Ashes.
00:20:38 - 00:24:01 Deep Dives on Patreon are now live! More episodes soon. And other perks for our patrons.
00:24:01 - 00:28:06 Main topic - Gaming Back in the Day vs Now. General thougts; Modern gaming and how it was like back in the day.
00:28:06 - 00:32:23 How internet changed games forever. Updates, launch now, fix it later approach.
00:32:23 - 00:38:41 The inclusion of microtransatctions, purchasable progression, digital games, DLC.
00:38:41 - 00:49:41 Are we happy with how gaming has turned out?
00:49:41 - 00:58:55 Anything that needs to change with modern gaming and how will the future look like.
00:58:55 - 01:02:23 Noteworhty News; More companies againts the Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition.
01:02:23 - 01:06:09 Ubisoft cancels three unannounced games and delays Skull and Bones yet again.
01:06:09 - 01:09:51 Going through the 26th annual DICE Awards nominations.
01:09:51 - 01:16:40 Rapido Fire News (Week 2 & 3).
01:16:40 - 01:25:09 Cool games that are out now (Week 2 & 3).

E112: Four Gaming Franchises To Play For Ever

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

We are back! First episode of 2023. Let's go!

Main topic of this episode is to sit down and pick ONLY four gaming franchises to play for the rest of our lives. Is this hard? You bet! Only four, the choice is difficult. Not only that, we'll also pick four gaming franchises for the rest of the world and lastly only pick one franchise. How will it look?! Well take a listen won't you?

We also talk about how our holiday has been, the weather condition which is currently Winter Wonderland, and what we have played over the holiday season.

On the news front; God of War is officially confirmed for a live-action series at Amazon Prime Video, CES 2023 news from Sony, finally getting a accesibility controller and more. Marvel's Spider- Man 2 gets a release window and lasty Epic is scamming children with in-game purchases and not giving out refunds.

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode. You can also send messages on Twitter @emngran, to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreon at patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us become better. There you can ask us questions, decide episode topics, listen to Deep Dives and get early access.

Timestamps:
00:00:22 - 00:09:02 Back at it again, 2023. Dreamed that this would not happen. How has our holiday been?
00:09:02 - 00:13:17 Currently in a Winter Wonderland.
00:13:17 - 00:17:19 We played games! Remnant: From the Ashes is super sweet!
00:17:19 - 00:27:14 Deep Rock had an amazing event, Yuletide. Jens also played; Hades, Kingdom Come Deliverance and Death Stranding!
00:27:14 - 00:31:30 Patreon updates, more streamlined, better. Also introducing a new Patreon show; Norderlanders Deep Dives!
00:31:30 - 00:47:41 Main topic, choose four gaming franchises for us to play for the rest of our lives.
00:47:41 - 00:53:14 Four gaming franchises for the rest of world (everyone).
00:53:14 - 00:56:39 Only one franchise to play for the rest of our lives.
00:56:39 - 01:00:37 News; God of War Live-action series officially confirmed by Amazon Prime Video.
01:00:37 - 01:02:34 Sony Playstation news from CES 2023. New accesibility controller, 30 million units sold and so many games for PS VR 2.
01:02:34 - 01:04:08 Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gets a release window.
01:04:08 - 01:07:18 Epic is in trouble with two lawsuits. Exposing children with in-game purchases and no refunds.
01:07:18 - 01:11:55 Rapido Fire News (Over the Holidays and Week 1).
01:11:55 - 01:13:32 Only one noteworthy game that is out now. But we'll talk about January's biggest releases.
01:13:32 - 01:18:57 Steam replay! How does our Steam playtime look from 2022.

E111: Our Most Anticipated Games For 2023

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Hello! It's time for the last episode of the year! That means that it's liste time, more specific, our most anticipated games for 2023!

But before that, we kick it of with some conversation regarding our ribs & the fact that coughing is annoying and dangerous!
Since Jens was insterested in the next-gen version of the Witcher, we digress a little bit too that subject, which is followed up by talking about some plans we have for 2023, both regarding the Podcast and our life in general!

This is then followed by our most anticipated games for 2023, which are lists consisting of 10 games each, and then we talk about games that might peak our interest, but we'll wait and see.

We end the episode this time arround with our year wrapped events that Sony and Nintendo have!

Lastly, Happy New Years everyboddy! Hope you're having a great time!

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode. You can also send messages on Twitter @emngran, to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreon at patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us become better. There you can ask us questions, decide episode topics and get early access.

Timestamps:

00:00:22 - 00:03:31 Hurting the ribs hurts.
00:03:31 - 00:06:51 Let's talk about the Witcher 3 update...
00:06:51 - 00:08:26 Patreon shoutout!
00:08:26 - 00:14:18 Our plans for 2023.
00:14:18 - 00:39:35 The Most anticipated games for 2023! (10 to 4).
00:39:35 - 00:42:04 Our third most anticipated games for 2023.
00:42:04 - 00:45:39 Our second most anticipated games for 2023.
00:45:39 - 00:51:33 Our most aniticpated games for 2023!
00:51:33 - 01:08:57 Games we will wait and see to get exicted about.
01:08:57 - 01:15:27 Wraping the episode with our Playstation and Nintendo recaps!

E110: Best Games We Played 2022

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

It's time yet again, to sit down and tell you what the best games we played in the year 2022 are. We do it a bit differently, where we don't take release year in consideration when we rank these games. Any game can be in our best games list, because we played them in 2022. So you'll see some suprises, but maybe not? Some of us has been quite relevant this year. Our lists also contains honourable mentions and games we missed this year. So plenty to listen to!

We also cover the recent Game Awards 2022. The winners, the announcements, you name it! And cover the last games that will release this year as a last bonus.

Hopefully you will enjoy this episode.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:21 - 00:08:03 2022 is ending, time flies by superfast. It's time to talk about the best games that we played in 2022. Holiday plans.
00:08:03 - 00:10:16 Our Patreon is changing, becomin better soon. Also release schedule for the next month.
00:10:16 - 00:19:13 Best Games of 2022 rules and honourable mentions.
00:19:13 - 00:55:31 Best Games We Played 2022.
00:55:31 - 01:18:42 Our Top 3 Games of 2022.
01:18:42 - 01:26:50 Games we missed this year.
01:26:50 - 01:28:27 Game Awards 2022; winners!
01:28:27 - 01:37:08 Game Awards 2022; announcments!
01:37:08 - 01:44:05 Cool Games that are out now, week 49 & 50.

E109: Pokémon Ranked

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

We're back! And this time we (actuall just Jens) are gonna rank the Pokémon games!

This episode will be dedicated to Jens Pokémon journey and he is going to rank the Pokémon games that he has played. Hoepfully you Pokémon fans will not hunt him down. Remember opinions are allowed, and maybe there are someone out there you agrees with Jens. Hope you will like the episode.
We also cover news recently, Witcher 3 Next-gen upgrade details and FTC (Federal Trade Commision) is considering to file a antitrust lawsuit againts the Microsoft Activision acquisition. There are also so many cool games that have released recently, from Evil West, Darktide, Callisto Protocol ranging all the way to Need for Speed Unbound.

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode. You can also send us messages on Twitter, @emngran & @theniderlander to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreon at patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us become better. There you can ask us questions, decide episode topics and get early access.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:21 - 00:09:07 Jens is recovering from corona. 2022 is nearing its end.
00:09:07 - 00:12:48 Jens is fine otherwise. Emil has work now, which is great. He is going to Florida in January.
00:12:48 - 00:20:03 Emil finished CONTROL, have some thoughts. And started Cyberpunki 2077, and really enjoying that.
00:20:03 - 00:29:34 Jens is playing an puzzle game, The Last Campfire and he started Kena Bridge of Spirits.
00:29:34 - 00:31:07 Norderlanders Patreon, send us message, decide episode topics and early access!
00:31:07 - 00:42:31 Introduction to the main topic; Pokémon Ranked by Jens Bonten.
00:42:31 - 00:50:34 Number 7.
00:50:34 - 00:54:52 Number 6 & 5.
00:54:52 - 00:59:45 Number 4 & 3.
00:59:45 - 01:10:38 Number 2 & 1.
01:10:38 - 01:14:22 News; Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update details and on Witcher 1 remake.
01:14:22 - 01:18:54 FDC is considering a antitrust lawsuit againts the Microsoft Activision aquisition.
01:18:54 - 01:23:42 Rapid Fire News Week 47 & 48.
01:23:42 - 01:35:18 Cool Games that are out now. Week 47 & 48.
01:35:38 - 01:36:22 Bloopers + New theme song?

E108: Our Gaming Evolution

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Guess who is back? NORDERLANDERS! And we have Juel with us yet again. Jens has gotten the corona so it was very close for him not joining this episode. But he came, and we couldn't be happier. We also had to change the main topic of this episode so Juel is more comfortable

This time we wanted to talk about our gaming evolution. How did it start with us playing games? How did it change? Did we have breaks? Oh jolly this needs to be talked about. Hopefully we made some sense for your precious ears. If not, we'll rate us then.
Anywho, join us discussing how our gaming lifes begun and how it evolved throughout the years.

Newswise we talk about Nintendo Indies, Game Awards 2022 nominations, EU commision puts pressure on the Microsoft Activition deal and DOOM Eternal composer's dispute with id Software.

Come join us for episode 108!

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode. You can also send us messages on Twitter, @emngran & @theniderlander to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreon at patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us become better.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:20 - 00:11:08 Jens almost wasn't a part of this episode! Corona times. Juel is here!
00:11:08 - 00:17:12 Jens has finished Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarök. And the new Pokemon is weird.
00:17:12 - 00:24:42 Juel finished Metro Exodus. Emotional journey. Deep Rock Season 3! Trying to play more CONTROL.
00:24:42 - 00:33:53 Main Topic - Our Gaming Evolution: Our first game/experience.
00:33:53 - 00:40:32 What was our thoughts about games at that early age and how did we play back then?
00:40:32 - 00:49:33 How did it change, our gaming habits?
00:49:33 - 00:55:43 Any breaks from gaming?
00:55:43 - 00:57:46 News - Notewirthy Indies from Nintendo Showcase.
00:57:46 - 01:01:12 Game Awards 2022 - biggest nominations.
01:01:12 - 01:04:28 EU Commision puts pressure on the Microsoft Activion deal. Call of Duty will be on Playstation.
01:04:28 - 01:07:11 Doom Eternal composer dispute with id Software.
01:07:11 - 01:14:07 Rapido Fire News Week 45 & 46.
01:14:07 - 01:23:06 Cool games that are out now. Week 45 & 46.

E107: What Makes A Game Not Work For Us.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

We all play games right? But not all games, cause sometimes they are not working for us. So let's talk about that! What makes a game not working for us? What mechanics, elements, aspects we do not like? Lets dive into this and truly figure out what our preferences are. Maybe you can agree on some of them? We truly hope so, because if not we are just circle jerking around... But that isn't new for us right?
Other than that lets go through the latest news and releases. Bayonetta 3 voice actress debacle continues, Xbox consoles and Game Pass will go up in price eventually. And Witcher 1 (the first game) will be remade in Unreal Engine 5. Exciting!

So hope you like the episode.

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode. You can also send us messages on Twitter, @emngran & @theniderlander to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreon at patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us become better.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:20 - 00:08:18 Travel plans! Emil is going home. And let's complain about the weather. Christmas songs already?
00:08:18 - 00:17:24 Halloween happened, and where is the effort? Experienced early retirement. Smugling across borders as well.
00:17:24 - 00:24:15 Playing two new games, Modern Warfare II multiplayer and indie darling, Black Skylands.
00:24:15 - 00:35:06 Jens is playing Subnautica. Lets mention Grounded, and praise Satisfactory to the fullest!
00:35:06 - 00:48:06 Main Topic; When a game is not working for us. General aspects that doesn't work for us.
00:48:06 - 00:54:52 When there are balancing issues. Story presentation, what is the best way to tell a story?
00:54:52 - 01:05:04 First couple of hours of a game/first impressions. What can throw us off? Battle Passes, Too much DLC.
01:05:04 - 01:18:40 So in the end, what can ruin a game for us? And the conclusion of the main topic.
01:18:40 - 01:24:54 Biggest news lately, Continuation with Bayonetta drama, Xbox price will rise and Witcher 1 Remake.
01:24:54 - 01:31:20 Rapid Fire News Week 43 & 44.
01:31:20 - 01:39:25 Cool games that are out now. Week 43 & 44.

E106: When Do We Play Video Games?

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Back at it again I see? Well, we are and this time lovely Juel is joining us. To talk about what?

Well, let's talk about how we play games or simplier put, our gaming schedule. When do we play games, why do we do it? Is there a particular mood we need to be in or maybe we have to force ourselves to play? Join us three to dive deep into this topic to truly discuss how our schedule is. Hope you find it interesting and hey, maybe you can look at your own schedule and think about how that is what it is? We enjoyed ourselves and we hope you will too!

We also talk about big news recently as Microsoft and Sony drama with the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Is it going to go through? Will Call of Duty ever be on Game Pass? Bayonetta 3 voice actress causing quite a stir on Twitter, telling gamers to boycot the new Bayonetta game. And Silent Hill is back, in a big way. With Silent Hill 2 remake, other new games, series and movie. What a time to be alive!

Timestamps:

00:00:21 - 00:10:45 Juel is back! Jens needs a break. We all need to work out. An Emil is writing stuff finally.
00:10:45 - 00:15:51 Juel is playing Metro Exodus. And likes gunplay of Borderlands 3.
00:15:51 - 00:19:36 Emil started Control, timewasting in No Man Sky and almost done with Lego Bricktales.
00:19:36 - 00:27:02 Jens (& Emil) has played Grounded and Satisfactory. Divinity Origin Sin also btw.
00:27:02 - 00:41:48 When do we play games? What is our schedule? - Main Topic.
00:41:48 - 00:48:35 Do we have several games at the same time?
00:48:35 - 00:58:09 Do we'll like change the way we play games? How backlog affects, and what we think about before buying games.
00:58:09 - 01:04:09 What has changes throughout the years? Ever disliked playing games?
01:04:09 - 01:10:44 Has gaming gotten in the way? And will it in the future? Will we even play games when we get older?
01:10:44 - 01:16:39 Microsoft & Sony drama. Will the acquisition ever go through? Call of Duty not on Game Pass for a long time.
01:16:39 - 01:21:12 Bayonetta 3 Voice Actor drama. How much was offered really?
01:21:12 - 01:23:46 Silent Hill is back! Several new games and other media announced, including Silent Hill 2 remake.
01:23:46 - 01:28:27 Rapido Fire Week 41 & 42.
01:28:27 - 01:39:30 Biggest games released recently Week 41 & 42.

E105: Our Top Consoles of All Time

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:14:05 +0000

Another two weeks goes by, so here is another episode of the norderlanders! This week it is all about nostalgia, and of course some facts as well! We also talk about fruit this week, and come to some rather interesting conclusion.

Our main topic this week is all about what our favorite consoles are, hence the reason for nostalgia! Rest assured though, we are also a tiny bit focused on the facts! Not much but a little. So, here is our list of our favorite consoles of all time, hope you enjoy!

Other than that! We talk about Sony doing some questionable stuff, CDPR's insane plans for the future, and of course, the fact that Stadia is shutting down.

And we kick it always of with our general discussion with how we are doing, and what we've been playing these last couple of weeks.

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode. You can also send us messages on Twitter, @emngran & @theniderlander to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Other than that, we are on Patreon at patreon.com/Norderlanders where you can support the show and help us become better.

Timestamps:
00:00:37- 00:12:31: Introductions, Emil has a presistant cough & fruit is tedious to eat...
00:12:31- 00:26:31: Games. Metro Exedus is amazing & potion permit is good with some issues?
00:26:31- 00:29:11: More games! Sneaking through Aragami & back in the Wonderlands.
00:29:11- 00:36:05: Topic introduction & 8th favorit console, The 3DS & the PS1
00:36:05- 00:41:51: 7th favourit console. More 3DS talk and some Nintendo Wii talk.
00:41:51- 00:46:04: 6th console. Our thoughts on the PS4 & the PsP.
00:46:04- 00:52:34: 5th console. More Wii talk and PS3 talk!
00:52:34- 00:58:06: Thoughts on our 4th consoles: Xbox 360 & PS4.
00:58:06- 01:03:25: Our third favorite, Nintendo DS & Advanced.
01:03:25- 01:07:50: Second place goes to the PS2 and the GameCube!
01:07:50- 01:15:33: Our Favorite Consoles of all time are The Switch & PS Vita.
01:15:33- 01:18:31: News time, first up, Stadia is shutting down.
01:18:31- 01:21:07: Playstation doing questionable stuff...
01:21:07- 01:23:40: CD projects red insane announcements.
01:23:40- 01:29:25: Our rapid fire segment of news.
01:29:25- 01:36:27: Game releases, Patron shoutout & ending.
01:36:50- 01:37:16: Bloopers.

E104: Let's Talk About Gaming Leaks

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Hello! Due to the recent news we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about GAMING LEAKS. Yes, what basically every news story is about. So why does leaks happen? What do we think about it? Can leaks benefit or slow down game development? Join us in this episode were we'll have a deep discussion about the subject. What can we do to make sure leaks will not be okay?

We also follow the recent news with of course the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak (why we are doing this episode), bunch of Assassin's Creed stuff from Ubisoft Forward event. Nintendo also had a Direct showcasing new games like Pikmin 4, Octopath Traveller 2 and more re-releases of beloved games. Bu the big one is of course Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Playstation also had a showcase with a new Team Ninja game, Rise of Ronin. And Yakuza is changing it's name to Like a Dragon. Also announcing three new games.

Thanks!

Timestamps:

00:00:21 - 00:08:52 Normal flu cough is frown upon these days. We better learn some english medical terms.
00:08:52 - 00:13:55 Steam is quite buggy recently. But the creativity spirit has flourished.
00:13:55 - 00:23:11 Finished Midnight Fight Express. Loving Metro Exodus. Enjoyed Modern Warfare II Beta.
00:23:11 - 00:33:00 Jens is making games now! Also playing Eastward (finally) and Potion Permit.
00:33:00 - 00:41:08 GAMING LEAKS. What is it? How do they happen and why?
00:41:08 - 00:49:45 Our response to a leak, how it affects game development/announcements?
00:49:45 - 00:54:44 Is gaming news media really dependent on leaks? Is there any good with leaks?
00:54:44 - 01:06:20 How can we as a community deal with leaks? Worst leaks in our opinion. Biggest leaks list.
01:06:20 - 01:08:43 Ubisoft Forward, bunch of AC news. New games, live service, mobile games and a netflix series.
01:08:43 - 01:12:33 Nintendo Direct. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4 and more.
01:12:33 - 01:17:46 Playstation State of Play, Rise of Ronin announced + bunch of Yakuza games, now called Like a Dragon games!
01:17:46 - 01:21:23 The Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak.
01:21:23 - 01:27:12 Other news roundup.
01:27:12 - 01:36:31 Cool game released recently.

E103: Our Dream Game

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Hello again! Two Weeks have gone by, so its time for another episode! This week, the people have spoken, by choosing todays theme for an episode! This week is all about our dream game. We talk about gameplay, structure, and design! Give it a listen if you're interested, and if you want, tell us about your dream game!

News and releases are also covered from the last two weeks. We have some Call of Duty drama, and Halo just keeps disappointing...

Other than that, we talk about what we have played and how our weeks have been. And as usual, we talk about how this new schedule of ours, is quite a adjustment.

Thanks!

Timestamps:

00:00:21 - 00:07:07: Jens talks about his busy week, & Emil is going to Norway!
00:07:07 - 00:20:15: Emil is lost in space with No Man's Sky & Jens Loves killing robots in Roboquest.
00:20:15 - 00:27:52: We introduce this episode's theme, Dream Game, & give you our pitch & genre for our dream game.
00:27:52 - 00:34:37: We talk about the most important part of a game, the gameplay, what do we want?
00:34:37 - 00:40:26: What do we want players to feel whilst playing the game & what's the market audience?
00:40:26 - 00:47:22: How is our game supposed to look & feel? The general atmosphere of our dream game, & should the game be structured?
00:47:22 - 00:51:52: We talk gameplay loop, replay value & should the game be co-op or single player?
00:51:52 - 00:56:00: What about support, DLC/expansions & the games lifespan?
00:56:00 - 01:04:55 Latest News from Week 35 & 36.
01:04:55 - 01:13:52 Cool games that have Released Week 35 & 36

E102: Cool Things From Gamescom 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:41:58 +0000

Oh hey! We got Gamescom 2022 to talk about, so let's do just that! We ain't gonna cover everything, but making it our own by talking about the games that really took our interest. Hope you enjoy!
Not only the cool games, but also games that we are worried about. Is there a chance that these games will actually be good? Time will tell as always, but we are open minded!

News and releases are also covered from the last two weeks. God damn, so many cool games releasing. Hope to play them soon and not become a backlog...

We also talk about food poisoning and which fast food is the best. Sushi or Pizza? What do you think?

Thanks!

Timestamps:

00:00:21 - 00:10:07 Let's start with technical issues. Also issues with health, food poisoning (probably). Sushi vs Pizza.
00:10:07 - 00:17:07 Traveling sucks, but you can get used to it. Work work work work.
00:17:07 - 00:22:32 Finished Borderlands 1 with all dlc together. Let's talk about it.
00:22:32 - 00:32:19 Really into games. Weird West almost complete, Begun Enslaved, Still Elden Ringing and Valheim is chill.
00:32:19 - 00:33:36 Patreon video is out now. Check it out to see what we look like, how we talk and all that jazz.
00:33:36 - 00:41:03 Gamescom 2022, what games did we notice/hyped about? First of New Tales of the Borderlands & Life of P.
00:41:03 - 00:48:29 Atomic Heart, Dune Awakening & Park Beyond.
00:48:29 - 00:52:44 Callisto Protocol & Atlas Fallen!
00:52:44 - 00:57:59 Games that could be something, Dead Island 2, Sonic Frontiers, Gotham Knights.
00:57:59 - 01:10:24 Under the Water, Lords of the Fallen, Where Winds Meet, Forspoken, High on Life, Black Tail & Stranden Alien Dawn.
01:10:24 - 01:16:35 Jens Indie Collection. Lou's Lagoon, Dome Keeper, Kingdom Eighties & Lightyear Frontier.
01:16:35 - 01:25:50 Latest News from Week 33 & 34.
01:25:50 - 01:36:16 Cool games that have Released Week 33 & 34.

E101: Games That Exceeded Our Expectations

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

We are back with a new format!

This time around we will mainly talk about games that we had low expectations for, but completely took us by suprise! Positive of course. We go by games that we can think of that brought that for us. And we sure hope that if there is a game we mention that you were hesitant about, please try them! We think you will be positvly suprised.

Other than that we talk about how awesome LEGOs are, played couple of games; Elden Ring, Valheim and Moonlighter. What has happened in the news lately and cool games that have released. We also have our first Patreon supporter. Hurray!

Hope you enjoy this new format!

Thanks!

Timestamps:

00:00:21 - 00:09:53 Getting used with the new release scheduele. And enjoying games and LEGOs.
00:09:53 - 00:16:43 One of us had to go back to work. Gaming time hasn't been the best for Emil.
00:16:43 - 00:26:36 Jens however has been playing Elden Ring, Valheim and Moonlighter.
00:26:36 - 00:41:42 Mention our first Patreon Supporter. How does marketing differ from AAA and Indie games?
00:41:42 - 00:49:35 This Episode theme; Games that suprised us/exceeded our expectations. First up, Ghost of Tsushima & Yakuza Zero.
00:49:35 - 00:56:17 Yakuza: Like a Dragon & Mafia 3.
00:56:17 - 01:00:58 Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island & Psychonauts.
01:00:58 - 01:05:13 Ori franschise & Jedi Fallen Order + Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.
01:05:13 - 01:13:46 Dying Light, Prey (2017) & Valheim.
01:13:46 - 01:22:31 Recent News in the Gaming World.
01:22:31 - 01:28:41 Cool games that have released.

E100: The Hundred Episode

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

We did it, we are finally here. Episode 100! We can't believe it, but it has happen. GOD! Whats happening?

Norderlanders is changing, and we'll talk all about it. Releasing every other Monday, starting Patreon and more. We are a small podcast that wants to keep going, but we might need some help. So check out our newly launched Patreon at patreon.com/norderlanders and see what you goals you can help achieve!

Other than that, let's do one last traditional news coverage.

Grand Theft Auto 6 details have emerged. Female protagonist, live service elements and more. Rockstar is doing everything they can to make the company working culture friendly as they can! So let's talk about that.

Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic Remake by Aspyr Media is in trouble. Apparently LucasArts and Sony are not happy and it may look like Aspyr is not even doing the remake anymore. Will we ever see the light of day of this remake? Let's discuss!

Also Playstation VR 2 looks to be the next step in the consumer friendly approach of making VR a more general thing. Quality of life improvements with see-trough viev, cinema mode and possibilites to capture gameplay both from in-game and real-life play. Fantastic innit? We discuss PS VR 2 potential.

Lastly our thoughts about reaching 100 episodes, the plans for the future of this podcast and launching our own Patreon page. Please check that out by the way...

Thanks!

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:04:53 We did it, episode 100! How does that feel?
00:04:53 - 00:08:22 It takes time to settle in. Vacation time is quite disorientating.
00:08:22 - 00:15:20 Completed Stray, impressions about the game.
00:15:20 - 00:21:30 Borderlands 3 with mods is great, but not on the Steam Deck.
00:21:30 - 00:27:17 Back to Elden Ring with a new character.
00:27:17 - 00:35:30 Norderlanders is now on Patreon!
00:35:30 - 00:40:19 Norderlanders are changing to a two episodes per month podcast for now.
00:40:19 - 00:51:16 Grand Theft Autp 6 details has been revealed.
00:51:16 - 00:56:04 Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic Remake is in trouble.
00:56:04 - 01:02:13 Playstation VR 2 new details emerged.
01:02:13 - 01:07:08 Rapido Fire Week 30 (Recap News).
01:07:08 - 01:13:57 Game Releases Week 30.
01:13:57 - 01:17:25 Outro and our thoughts about the future of Norderlanders.

E99: Monetization is good for games according to ex-CEO

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Another Week has Passed which means it's time for another Episode!

We start the episode out like we usually do, our weekly Catch-up! Followed by the games we've played. Emil restates his opinion on Wild West from last week, some more Deep Rock Galactic talk and more!

Our first news story of the week is about Ubisoft. We have a quick round-up with everything that has happened over there this last week, and share our thoughts. We discuss what we think about their cancelations and the delay that is happening.

Other than that, we talk about that Microsoft is doing it right way with Discord. They have now implemented voice-chat with cross-play! Listen to our thoughts regarding this!

Lastly, according to a former CEO of EA, developers who leave out monetization methods from their games are: "some of the biggest fucking idiots"... We talk about the backlash, we talk about how monetization should be done, and more!

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode. You can also send us messages on Twitter, @emngran & @theniderlander to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Thanks!

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:10:33: Our Weekly catch-up!
00:10:33 - 00:26:26: The Games we've played + one other thing though!
00:26:26 - 00:33:17: A Ubisoft Round Up.
00:33:17 - 00:36:43: Xbox/Discord partnership, the right way!
00:36:43 - 00:44:56: You're a blithering idiot if you don't use microtransactions according to ex EA CEO...
00:44:56 - 00:55:24: Rapido Fire Week 29 (Recap News). Segment with a little bit of GPU & PSU talk.
00:55:24 - 01:04:25: Game Releases Week 29.

E98: God of War Ragnarok is Coming

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Alrighty, back with a traditional Norderlanders episode! So much news, quite overwhelming, but we manage as always!

From last week (Week 27), God of War Ragnarok is coming. Releasing on PS4 & PS5 on November 9th. Also the long developed Ubisoft game, Skull and Bones is actually releasing on November 8th. God damn, will it even survive? Other news from that week, Rockstar cancelled GTA 4 and Red Dead Redemption 1 remasters and Ubisoft shuts down old games, making them unplayable after September this year.

Okidoki, this weeks news! (Week 28)

Skate 4 is now called just "skate" and will be free to play, with cross-progression and cross-play. Neat! Hideo Kojima, legendary video game developer, was falsely accused of the assassination of Japan's Prime Minister. Fucking weird.

And beside news, we are recording in the same room, which is pretty awesome. Playing so many games and has spent a lot of time together on vacation. So much funny time!

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:06:17 Recording in the same room and vacation time is needed.
00:06:17 - 00:09:14 Norderlanders had vacation together! With a bunch of other dudes.
00:09:14 - 00:23:44 Have we played anything? DRG, Weird West, Ashen and Children of Morta.
00:23:44 - 00:34:14 Big news from week 27; God of War Ragnarok release date, Red Dead Redemption remaster cancelled, Ubisoft making games unplayable.
00:34:14 - 00:38:44 Rapido Fire Week 27.(Recap News).
00:38:44 - 00:43:39 Playstation Blog showcases seven indies.
00:43:39 - 00:46:14 Skate 4 just called "skate" and will be free 2 play.
00:46:14 - 00:48:24 Hideo Kojima falsely accused.
00:48:24 - 00:53:36 Haven Studios acquired by Sony and Supermassive Games acquired by Nordisk Games.
00:53:36 - 01:05:48 Rapido Fire Week 28 (recap News).
01:05:48 - 01:13:23 Game Releasees Week 28.

E97: Jedi Fallen Order Deep Dive

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Oh, hello there.

This week's episode is yet again a special one. This time around we will deep dive into the awesome Star Wars game, Jedi Fallen Order.

Not only that, for the first time in Norderlanders history, we are not only two people, but also a extra one. So let's introduce Juel Akervold to the mix.

Together us three will talk about our experiences with the game, when we got to play it, or first impressions, what we liked, what we didn't like. Was the story any good? Was gameplay fun?

Here it all in this Jedi Fallen Order episode!

Timestamps:

00:00:16 - 00:10:20 Introducing quest, Juel Akervold. Also vacation plans.
00:10:20 - 00:17:14 Finishing Deathloop & chilling with Gran Turismo 7.
00:17:14 - 00:23:57 Special Episode all about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
00:23:57 - 00:32:32 First impressions hearing about the game. Also how we got to play it eventually.
00:32:32 - 00:45:11 Thoughts about the story. Best moments we rememeber.
00:45:11 - 00:49:09 Performance from actors, also how tdoes it stack up?
00:49:09 - 00:53:56 The gameplay of Fallen Order.
00:53:56 - 01:05:19 Critizms of the game, or what we didn't like.
01:05:19 - 01:10:01 Game Releases Week 27.

E96: Bungie Fights DMCA Impostor

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Alrighty, time to talk about two weeks of news. Let's go!

Sony is releasing more hardware, but it's not a PS5 pro or slim. This time around they are releasing deticated gaming monitors and headsets. They look good and we talk about how they can stand out in this competitive market.

Bungie has had enough! After months of Destiny players complaining about Bungie DMCA striking their videos online, Bungie has come forward saying that they were never the ones striking the content creators in the first place! It was a random guy, claiming to be Bungie, striking content himself. Well Bungie didn't like that, so now they are suing the person who did it for 7.2 million dollars. Holy! It's nice to see however that the broken DMCA system can be looked passed and justifice be served.

Other than that Nintendo had a mini direct this week, God of War Ragnarok fans needs to calm down and Steam Deck production is ramping up for Q3 orders.

Timestamps:

00:00:16 - 00:09:52 96 is a great number & soon Norway will invade Sweden (Joke).
00:09:52 - 00:14:27 Playing Valheim & try to finish Deathloop.
00:14:27 - 00:15:47 Jumping into a document & tech support.
00:15:47 - 00:24:13 Sony is releasing Gaming monitors and Headsets.
00:24:13 - 00:28:29 Bungie is suing person who DMCA struck Destiny videos on their behalf.
00:28:29 - 00:32:51 Steam Deck production ramping up for Q3 orders.
00:32:51 - 00:37:53 God of War Ragnarok fans are too hyped.
00:37:53 - 00:42:49 Everything from Nintendo Mini Direct this week.
00:42:49 - 00:57:10 Rapido Fire Week 25 & 26.
00:57:10 - 00:01:30 Game Releases Week 26.

E95: SteamDeck After A Month, Is It Any Good?

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Hello Again, We hope everybody has a nice summer with great weather! Meanwhile, we have been working on another Episode with our most unpredictable week yet!

This week, it's all about the SteamDeck. Emil has had it for a month now, so we thought, let's hear his initial thoughts! Since Jens doesn't have a Steam Deck yet, he will be asking questions about the SteamDeck and Emil will answer! Take a listen to it if you are interested!

Other than that, we go through the game releases as usual!

Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode or share us with other fellow gamers. Helps us grow! Also subscribe to know when we release a new episode. You can also send us messages on Twitter, @emngran & @theniderlander to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback so we can improve. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! Thanks!

Time Stamps:
00:00:17 - 00:15:06 Our most hectic week yet & Everybody Should celebrate Midsummar + the games we have played this week!

Questions regarding SteamDeck:

00:15:06 - 00:19:05 After a month, how is the Steam Deck In general?
00:19:05 - 00:22:17 How Accessible is the SteamDeck? Is it for an Average Joe?
00:22:17 - 00:24:35 Impressions of the size, to big? Perfect? to Small?
00:24:35 - 00:28:30 How is the Deck connected to a Screen? (Using an unofficial dock, HDMI-port)
00:28:30 - 00:34:46 How is the OS and the user interface? Clean? Messy?
00:34:46 - 00:36:37 Is the Deck more a Indi system or a triple A system? How does it perform?
00:36:37 - 00:40:42 Will Verified games on Steam Also be Verified on other launchers & how is using the Deck with other Launchers?
00:40:42 - 00:42:23 Do you get immersed in game you play on the Deck?
00:42:23 - 00:46:20 Switch or SteamDeck Which one would you rather have? And What do you think of it's potential?
00:46:20 - 00:48:24 Jens's thoughts after hearing Emil's impressions on the Deck.

00:48:24 - 00:58:13 Game Releases Week 25.

E94: Give Dragon's Dogma 2 Me

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Let's talk about the rest of the showcases from this summer.

Capcom had it's showcase and we got to see a bunch of stuff we already knew about. More Sunbreak, more Resident Evil etc.

But! They did us a suprise, by revealing Dragon's Dogma II ! Finally after 10 years, the much beloved game gets a follow up. Hurray!

Other than that, Assassin's Creed celebrates 15 years. So congratulations! More content are coming to AC: Valhalla, AC: Origins gets a 60fps patch and more. But, they will have their own seperate showcase all about AC and it's future this september.

And here is another big one, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth got revealed, the Part 2 of the trilogy of the Final Fantasy 7 remake project. It's also coming next year's winter! So next year will definitely be the year of Final Fantasy with Rebirth but also the 16th installment of the long-running series.

Other than that, Valheim is still taking over our lives, even though it can be quite unfair sometimes. Hey, I guess some days are just plain bad.

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:04:32 Lego is awesome, so why not buy it?
00:08:17 - 00:13:52 Adult life brings responsibility.
00:13:52 - 00:22:48 Valheim story time; unforgiving experiences.
00:22:48 - 00:25:09 Gotta play the backlog man.
00:25:09 - 00:37:06 Cool announcements from Capcom event.
00:37:06 - 00:44:56 Assassin's Creed 15th years anniversary.
00:44:56 - 00:57:15 Rapido Fire Week 24.
00:57:15 - 00:59:27 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (Remake Part 2) announced.
00:59:27 - 01:05:35Game Releases Week 24.

E93: Summer of Gaming 22

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Oh damn, oh double damn. This week is jampacked with news, because the Summer of Gaming has kicked off! So let's go through (almost) everything from Summer Game Fest and Xbox / Bethesda showcase.

Calisto Protocol got finally showed off with (kinda) uncut gameplay. The games looks gory as f**k, but beautiful at the same time. A truly next-gen title. Modern Warfare 2 showed off first gameplay, and it looks like more Call of Duty, but the kind we can enjoy. Reveal trailer was meh.. Last of Us Faction standalone game was mentioned, still being worked on. But, what we all expected, Last of Us remake, now named "Part 1" was officially revealed. And it's what you expect. Last of Us 1 with Part 2's gameplay, graphics, the whole package. Probably will play this.

Then Xbox stepped in with announcements. We got to see gameplay of the upcoming Arkane game, Redfall. And it looked like our type of jam. Co-Op, leveling up, shooting. With that classic Arkane feel to it. Excited! Then we saw new game High on Life from the creators of Rick & Morty. New Minecraft game called Legends. And finally, Starfield gameplay. It is what you can expect, Fallout in Space. We have some thoughts about it and we are not that impressed. But we have to wait and see.

And so many more games, jesus christ! So join us in the most jampacked news filled episode for a while!

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:09:08 Stay at home as a code-monkey and play games.
00:09:08 - 00:18:10 Finished Fallen Order, and started new games! 00:18:10 - 00:18:46 Some Valheim criticism.
00:18:46 - 00:48:43 Summer Gamefest biggest announcements.
00:48:43 - 01:07:34 Xbox/Bethesda showcase biggest announcements.
01:07:34 - 01:11:41 Starfield first impressions.
01:11:41 - 01:19:48 Other cool games from Netflix, Day with the Devs & more.
01:19:48 - 01:25:15 Rapido Fire Week 23.
01:25:15 - 01:31:28 Game Releases Week 23.

E92: Life is Good Man

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Long time no see (well for us at least). After a special episode last week, it's time to cover news for two weeks! So buckle up ladies and gentlemen.

From last week, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor got announced. Great timing since Jens is playing the previous one and absolutely loves it. The game will be next-gen only release and will come sometime in 2023.

Alright, now the big guns. Sony Playstation had it's State of Play this week and we'll talk about it. Final Fantasy 16 revealed with a release Summer 2023. Resident Evil 4 Remake is real, coming March next year. Lots of VR games including Resident Evil Village, Horizon Call of the Mountain, Walking Dead & more. And Marvel's Spider-Man will actually release on PC! How about that?

Other stuff is that we discuss if the upcoming Sonic Frontiers has potential and we celebrate that Jens took his last exam for his studies and Emil got an appartment! Life is good man.

PS: Valheim rules, and this game has taken up our evenings for two weeks now. It's kinda like a part-time job. We really enjoy it.

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:09:48 Jens graduated & Emil got an appartment!
00:09:48 - 00:15:19 Valheim mania, been playing a lot of this gem together.
00:15:19 - 00:23:14 Mentions of Core Keeper, Rouge Legacy 2 and Jedi: Fallen Order.
00:23:14 - 00:24:28 Norderlands will step away a little bit from News in the future.
00:24:28 - 00:34:01 Biggest news from last week (week 21). Especialy Jedi: Survivor.
00:34:01 - 00:53:31 Announcements from Playstation's State of Play event.
00:53:31 - 01:00:30 Does Sonic Frontiers have potential?
01:00:30 - 01:10:32 Rapido Fire Week 22 (Recap News).
01:10:32 - 01:14:36 Game Releases Week 22.

E91: Games On a Trip

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Hello there! This weeks episode will be a special one. So you know what that means? No news coverage, but don't worry we think you will like this one.

We are going on a five year trip and we can only choose ten games each that we can play on that trip. No changes, no new games, just the games we have picked. So both of us has picked ten games each in our respective lists and we talk about them. What games have we picked? What games are we looking for? Can the games we picked help us on our journey? Who knows! So enjoy this special episode of Norderlanders and ask yourself. What games would you bring on a five year long trip? Pretty hard innit?

And of course, we tell you the game releases for week 21, so we cover something at least.

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:02:46 Busy week, special episode week.
00:02:46 - 00:06:38 Allergic in both seasons. Exams are a-brewing.
00:06:38 - 00:10:44 This week will determine a lot.
00:10:44 - 00:16:32 Core Keeper is again nice, but we have started Valheim again.
00:16:32 - 00:23:31 Intro to lists of games that we can only play on a five year trip.
00:23:31 - 00:30:31 Pick Number 1 & 2.
00:30:31 - 00:39:02 Pick Number 3 & 4.
00:39:02 - 00:46:57 Pick Number 5 & 6.
00:46:57 - 00:52:05 Pick Number 7 & 8.
00:52:05 - 00:58:14 Pick Number 9 & 10.
00:58:14 - 01:04:59 Game Releases Week 21.

E90: Subscription Overload

Mon, 23 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Oh hello!

This week has been occupied with upcoming exams, work and lifein general to be honest. Not many games played (or news for that matter), but neverthelesswe always have things to talk about.

Sony revealed the first games for the upcoming revampedPlaystation Plus subscription service. And to be honest, it’s surprisingly good.All the well know Playstation games are here, together with classics from thePS1-PS2 era. These games will also have added trophy support, so hurray!

Ubisoft own subscription service, Ubisoft + will alsojoin Playstation consoles. Not only as a its own subscription but also a partof PS Plus as well. So great time to become a gamer not people, just get asubscription and you have hundreds of games to play from the get go.

Also schedule for the gaming showcase/events for the summerhas also been announced, and we hope to see some of the games that we haven’tseen anything from yet and makes us even more excited for the jampacked year of2023.

We also finished Outriders (hey, I told you we haveplayed some games..) and Core Keeper is a small game that is very nice and hasa lot of potential.

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:08:34 Manly clothing, work, exams, responsibility and more stuff.
00:08:34 - 00:16:46 17th of May, Norway's National Day.
00:16:46 - 00:24:17 We finally finished Outriders.
00:24:17 - 00:28:18 Core Keeper is a nice game with a lot of potential.
00:28:18 - 00:37:00 Some of the games available through the new Playstation Plus service.
00:37:00 - 00:43:43 Ubisoft + is coming to Playstation, aslo included in Playstation Plus.
00:43:43 - 00:50:06 Schedule of all the summer gaming events.
00:50:06 - 01:06:02 Rapido Fire Week 20 (Recap News).
01:06:02 - 01:12:51 Game Releases Week 20.

E89: The Digital Landscape

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Another episode of the Norderlanders is out, and boy have we a lot to talk about this week! We kick it of this week with some talk we usually have behind the scenes! We think it would be nice to get some input from our listeners, so share your thoughts with us!

Emil gives us also his his first impressions of the Steam Deck which he has had for a week now, and we talk about the games we have played.

The news this week consists of four main topics, the first one is about the Microsoft Servers that were down for some days. The main topic about our discussion regarding this story is how the digital age impacts gamers, and if it's good or bad.

Gotham Knights is the next one up! We give our initial thoughts about the game from what we know, and just have some conversation surrounding it.

The next stories are the Nintendo Indie showcase, and the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Showcase. We give our general opinion regarding the Showcase and talk about which games we are excited for!
And Jens gives us his thoughts surrounding Sunbreak, and he also gives us his thoughts regarding Capcom's marketing of new games & updates the last few years.

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:12:25 Our week & behind the scenes talk, give us your opinion!
00:12:25 - 00:22:22 One week with Steam Deck & we played Rouge Legacy 2, Jedi Fallen Order and many more.
00:22:22 - 00:27:32 Xbox servers were down...
00:27:32 - 00:34:06 An update regarding Gotham Knight.
00:34:06 - 00:40:38 Nintendo Indie Direct.
00:40:38 - 00:47:26 Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak showcase.
00:47:26 - 01:06:28 Rapido Fire Week 19 (News Recap).
01:06:28 - 01:15:42 Game releases Week 19 & outro/bloopers.

E88: Bye Bye Miss American Pie

Mon, 09 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This week has not have a lot of news, but we'll make it work as always.

Did Embracer Group just have the best acquisition ever? Square Enix announced that they have sold their western developers (Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal etc, together with 50+ IPs) to the swedish holding company Embracer Group. Why? Well we will talk about it! Apparently Square Enix thinks that their Eastern developers is more successful and they will use the money from Embracer to invest in the lovely metaverse, blockchain and NFTs. Yeah, that seems like a smart thing to do! Anyway, we discuss!
Not only that, Sony has created (yet again) a position where the sole purpose is to find other investments to acquire. What else can Sony acquire? Everyone we could think of, is already acquired..
And Nintendo of America apparently does not have great working environments. Will this be another Activision scenario? We sure hope not, but in this day and age things like this will come forward and hopefully be sorted out. COME ON NINTENDO!
Other than that we are playing so many games, Guardians of the Galaxy, Young Souls and now finally Jedi Fallen Order. Exciting times!
But the biggest of them all, we finally have gotten the Steam Deck! This episode was recorded just an hour since the Steam Deck was in our hands, so this will only be first hands-on impression. But nevertheless, it's finally here!

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:05:00 Spring is here and playing with another is hard to plan.
00:05:00 - 00:10:41 Too hot at concert and work work work. Plus confirmation.
00:10:41 - 00:17:47 Finished Guardians of the Galaxy & Young Souls.
00:17:47 - 00:23:18 Started Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order.
00:23:18 - 00:31:35 Steam Deck has arrived to Norderlanders!
00:31:35 - 00:44:59 Embracer Group acquires Square Enix western developers. Tomb Raider, Deus Ex + 50 IPs with it.
00:44:59 - 00:48:08 Could we think of more acquisitions from Sony Playstation?
00:48:08 - 00:53:21 Nintendo of America apparently does not have good working environment.
00:53:21 - 00:59:54 Rapido Fire Week 18 (Recap News).
00:59:54 - 01:04:07 Trek to Yuma comes is out!

E87: Preservation Team

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

We been good Norderlanders. We have played so many games this week! Quite fun, and lot to talk about! So we start out this episode with just plain old impression and thoughts about games. How it should be.

Anyways, news!

SEGA made the great decision to remove old Sonic games before the release of Sonic Origins. Haven't they learned anything? Gamers don't like that and this is a classic "people in suits" decision that will not go great with the consumer. Is the publisher's job to make sure there is a reason to buy the remaster versions instead of the original ones. Don't you agree Rockstar?

Sony has reportedly started their own "preservation team". This could mean many things, but all in all they acknowledge their great libary of legacy games. Will we see more older Playstation games on the new PS Plus service? Or maybe an actual PS3 emulator for the PS5? We got to wait on this one but yes, care about your legacy Sony!

Other than that, Ubisoft may be acquired next and Norderlanders have a Steam Deck incoming. Emil finally got the "complete your purchase" mail from Valve. So we are preparing to have all hands on deck!

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:09:59 We are all getting healthy.
00:09:59 - 00:15:17 Lots of gaming! LEGO Builders Journey is amazing. Space Punks not so much.
00:15:17 - 00:21:38 LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga. Little bit of Grim Dawn also.
00:21:38 - 00:27:49 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. And we are back in Outriders!
00:27:49 - 00:34:00 Old Sonic games delisted for the new Sonic Origins release.
00:34:00 - 00:40:06 Is Ubisoft to be acquired next?
00:40:06 - 00:45:22 Sony has created a "game preservation" team for their legacy libary.
00:45:22 - 00:50:35 Sony asks developers to add Game Trails to their games.
00:50:35 - 01:05:30 Rapido Fire Week 17 (Recap News).
01:05:30 - 01:11:34 Game Releases Week 17.
01:11:34 - 01:15:23 Steam Deck is coming soon to Norderlanders!

E86: Your Ad Here

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Our bodies are weird, but we are not dying. It's just uncomfortable.. Anyways, podcast time!

Microsoft and Sony shortly after announced that they are looking into new ways to implement ads in games. Example, have a real life ad for a real life product on a billboard when you are speeding by in your fancy car in Forza. They announced this with Free2Play games in mind, where this can bring new ways for the developers to earn money. Is that alright? We discuss the potential of this and how it could go out of hand really quickly.

Wonderlands season pass starts pretty rough, with the newly released DLC not up too snuff. Well, it's probably a good dlc but not worth as one of the four content drops that will release within the season pass. Have they learned nothing from Borderlands 3 Season Pass 2? I guess not.

Bobby Kotick future at Activision is unclear, even after the acquisition by Microsoft. Will he stay after this or should he leave. Either way a lot of money will end up in his pocket.

And lastly Witcher 3 next-gen upgrade may be in trouble and we take some time to appreciate Amy Henning (co-creator of Uncharted) with her now developing a new Marvel game but also a new Star Wars game. Hurray!

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Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:05:07 Checking each other up.
00:05:07 - 00:17:39 My Time at Portia, raytracing & Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.
00:17:39 - 00:23:11 Is the Witcher 3 next-gen version okay?
00:23:11 - 00:28:14 Bobby Kotick position after Microsoft acquisition is unclear.
00:28:14 - 00:35:32 Wonderlands season pass doesn't look good.
00:35:32 - 00:45:10 More ads could come to video games.
00:45:10 - 00:51:00 Amy Henning apreciation & Disney's tactic for their IPs.
00:51:00 - 01:10:51 Rapido Fire Week 16 (Recap News).
01:10:51 - 01:14:08 Game Releases Week 16.

E85: Kingdom of 20 Years

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Happy Easter everybody, hope you all have a great time! But this is a gaming episode, so let's talk games! This week is all about news!
Can you believe it, it's only been three years since the last main line title game in the Kingdom Hearts, and they have already shown off snippets of the next one! The gameplay trailer that Square showed of was in commemoration for the franchises 20 birthday. Congratulations!
Is a Switch Pro version really on the way? Thinking about the competition Nintendo is about to get from Valve, considering the Steam Deck, it might not be such a bad idea. A lot of tech experts have been analysing the latest "gameplay" we have gotten of BOTW 2, and most of them have come to the conclusion that the game must be running on stronger hardware, since it's just impossible to have the said detail on a Switch. We talk, discuss and have conversation about this topic.
Now, are subscription services killing the gaming industry? With the recent news surrounding Oddworld: Soulstorm, we discuss and talk about what all these subscription services mean for the gaming industry. Good? bad? it doesn't matter?
Other than that, we talk more about what's happening in the gaming industry, take a listen if you're interested! Or, use the timestamps to find the exact topic you want to listen and do just that!

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Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:14:27 We talk about our Easter as well as some Deep Rock Galactic talk
00:14:27 - 00:20:38 Kingdom Hearts 4 and more!
00:20:38 - 00:25:05 We talk Zelda BOTW sequel and a potential Nintendo Switch 2?
00:25:05 - 00:30:47 Are subscription deals potentially bad for developers?
00:30:47 - 00:37:34 We talk Max Payne.
00:37:34 - 00:39:48 The BAFTA awards.
00:39:48 - 00:53:21 Rapido Fire Week 15 (Recap News).
00:53:21 - 00:57:58 Game Releases Week 15

E84: An Unreal Week

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Damn, this episode isn't long, but hopefully you will enjoy it.

What a week, imma right?
It started out great, with the Norderlanders joining forces and played Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Yes, Emil & Jens got together in Stockholm and played the whole game in a weekend. And we have some thoughts about it. Positive ones I promise! Is this the Borderlands game we have been waiting for?
But sadly the weekend ended badly. Poor Jens has had the most unlucky week ever, with delayed trains, power outage and more. We are just glad we got to enjoy Wonderlands together before all this crap happened.
Anyhow, news!
After speculations that the upcoming game Abandoned was cancelled, developer Blue Box Studios has confirmed it's still in development. But at what cost? This game has been the talk of the town last year, and maybe we should stop caring about it until the developer are actually showing or releasing something? Frankly, we are tired about this weird game.
Unreal Engine 5 is officially out for the public! Together with announcements that the next Gears of War game will use it and also a brand new Tomb Raider game! Exciting times. But is better graphics good? We discuss!
Also Ubisoft (god damn) has seized further development of Ghost Recon Breakpoint. You know what this means? The NFTs that the game had are now completely useless. So how about that? We talk about NFTs (again) and how they don't fit in video games.
Also remakes of Max Payne 1 & 2 are on their way! Very cool!

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Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:17:34 Norderlanders has played Wonderlands in Stockholm. Our thoughts.
00:17:34 - 00:29:16 But Jens has had the most unlucky week.
00:29:16 - 00:34:47 Should we abandon the game Abandoned?
00:34:47 - 00:41:03 Unreal Engine 5 is available, together with new announcements.
00:41:03 - 00:45:46 Ubisoft's shuts down GR: Breakpoint. What about the NFTs?
00:45:46 - 00:54:12 Rapido Fire Week 14 (Recap News).
00:54:12 - 01:02:39 Game Releases Week 14.

E83: Cancelation of E3

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This episode will contain news from both week 12 and week 13. It's a handful, so brace yourselves!

First of we do a recap of week 12's news, but specifically the Witcher news. A new witcher is in development and we are excited. What do we want from it, what are our concerns? Will we too much burned out from these types of games when Witcher (4?) releases? Hopefully Witcher will stand out.
Playstation has finally revealed their take on an subscription service. Calling it "a revamped PS Plus". Is it a good deal, could it be better? And we don't see this as a competitor to Xbox Game Pass, beacuse how can Sony compete with that? What they have is their great legacy.
Also E3 2022 is officially cancelled. Is E3 dying? Is there even a room for E3 in todays industry? We discuss and maybe there will be a replacement with Summer Game Fest. But still, E3 has such an important history that we'll be sad to see it go.
Also Breath of the Wild sequel is delayed to Spring 2023. Take all the time you need development team. Zelda is special and we know the next one will be special.

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:09:24 April Fools, working out and working.
00:09:24 - 00:12:42 The Norderlanders will assemble in Stockholm!
00:12:42 - 00:18:16 Tiny Tina's Wonderlands first impressions.
00:18:16 - 00:22:00 Deep Rock & Elden Ring (Again...).
00:22:00 - 00:39:45 Recap of gaming news from week 12.
00:25:02 - 00:33:25 Our thoughts about a new Witcher game.
00:39:45 - 00:53:45 Playstation's new PS Plus has finally been revealed.
00:53:45 - 00:57:42 Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel delayed.
00:57:42 - 01:04:36 E3 2022 is offically cancelled.
01:04:36 - 01:13:55 Rapido Fire Week 13.
01:13:55 - 01:19:33 Game Releases Week 13.

E82: The Hype Phenomenon

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Yet another week has passed, and this new episode is all about "hype".

As you might've guessed, this week's episode is a special one. The main topic of this episode is all about "hype". What does the word mean in general, and how does it affect our personal lives and most importantly, what does "hype" have to say for the videogame industry?

"Overhyped" vs "hyped". What is the difference between these two? How does "hype" affect developers? Is it good to get affected by it, should it be at the cost of the game? What does it have to say for reviews? If its a problem, is there a potential fix for it? We delve into all these different topics and discuss, dissect and have great conversation! We hope you like it!

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Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:07:37 Emil is working hard & Jens is Tired.

00:07:37 - 00:10:24 Some Deep Rock Galactic talk together with some linguistic class!

00:10:24 - 00:12:41 Introducing the theme which is Hype

00:12:41 - 00:15:02 How does "hype" affect our personal lives?

00:15:02 - 00:20:04 "hype" and "Over Hyped" in the video game industry

00:20:04 - 00:35:25 How does "Hype" affect developers & announcements?

00:35:25 - 00:47:20 How does "hype" affect releases & reviews?

00:47:20 - 00:50:22 Is "hype" a problem & does it need a fix?

00:50:22 - 00:56:05 Can we say that "hype" will cause a new video game crash?

00:56:05 - 01:04:26 Game Releases Week 12.

E81: We are all going to Hogwarts

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

After months of thinking this game was in trouble and not releasing this year, Hogwarts Legacy was finally shown off in a State of Play. We got to see a lot of the game, with locations, combat, story, characters and more. Safe to say, this showcase really showed off some intriguing stuff. The game looks like the ultimate Harry Potter experience!

Not only big AAA game was shown this week, we got to see a lot of new indies coming our way. Thanks to ID@Xbox and Humle Games events, new indies that looks to have a theme with mixing genres are coming soon in the future. And we love Indies, so we will happy welcome them.

Other than that, consoles becoming more like PCs with several graphical options for Ghostwire Tokyo, but also PCs are becoming more like consoles with DirectStorage now available for Windows. And lastly Russia allowing illegally downloading games right now. Russia welcomes pirates!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:09:30 Life, it is what it is. Schooling up, enjoying games & finding new places to stay.

00:09:30 - 00:13:52 More Elden Ring.

00:13:52 - 00:21:51 Gave up on Horizon, started playing Young Souls. Also finished up Borderlands 3.

00:21:51 - 00:32:32 ID @ Xbox Event, all the announcements.

00:32:32 - 00:43:44 Hogwarts Legacy showcase!

00:43:44 - 00:48:14 Ghostwire Tokyo has several graphics modes & consoles becoming more like PCs.

00:48:14 - 00:52:40 DirectStorage comes to PCs.

00:52:40 - 00:57:19 Humble Games publishing showcase of new Indies.

00:57:19 - 01:00:36 Russia allows pirating games.

01:00:36 - 01:13:27 Rapido Fire Week 11 (Recap News).

01:13:27 - 01:17:44 Game Releases Week 11.

E80: Square of Play

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Thank god there was a State of Play this week, much new games to talk about!
Playstation showcased several new titles, especially from the Japanise studios. All in all it was a good showcase, if you didn't expect it to be a huge one (which Emil did).
GTA 5 prices for PS5 and Xbox Series X has been revealed. Is this fair? Should we expect a free next-gen upgrade even for a old game like GTA 5? We discuss!
Playstation is however in trouble, getting a class-action law suit. Several female employees has come out and said that the company don't treat their female co-workers fair. Hopefully it is not more to this and we won't get a similar situation like Activision/Blizzard. But we have to wait, since the lawsuit has just started. More in the coming weeks probably.

Other than that, time flies by to fast, the world isn't really a nice place and life sucks sometimes.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:02:53 Straight into Elden Ring I guess.
00:02:53 - 00:05:20 Time flies too fast, but stands still when you are a kid.
00:05:20 - 00:08:40 Check out "retriever.rufus" on instagram!
00:08:40 - 00:11:30 Emil gets in a difficult situasion.
00:11:30 - 00:16:41 What we have been playing.
00:16:41 - 00:38:38 State of Play March 2021.
00:38:38 - 00:45:45 GTA 5 prices for PS5 & XSX and is it the right way?
00:45:45 - 00:51:16 Playstation is in trouble with a class-action lawsuit.
00:51:16 - 01:02:54 Rapido Fire Week 10 (Recap News).
01:02:54 - 01:07:05 Game Releases Week 10.

E79: A Year Of Pokémon

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

It's week 9 of 2022, and it's all about Pokémon!

For The Pokémon Company's 26th birthday, The Pokémon Company really brought a lot to the table! They showed of the Next Generation in the Pokémon franchise, Gen 9, together with it's starters. Other than that, they also released new updates to Pokémon Arceus, as well as Pokémon Go and more. So, with all this Pokémon news upon us, we decided to talk, discuss and give you our opinions on the matter!

Other than that, we also discuss the release of the Steam Deck, as well as its varying reviews. Is the Deck misunderstood or are the reviews justifiable considering this is a first-gen console? We discuss, and talk about the Subject!

Lastly, we talk about the fact that Nvidia got Hacked, a fun story of the week, and lastly but not least, the fact that there are talks over at Sony that there might a new Sly Cooper game, as well as a new infamous game in the cooker.

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00:00:17-00:07:40 Jens got a Haircut, and Emil has been an interior designer this week!

00:07:40-00:20:38 More about Elden Ring, and Emil talks about Mario 64 & Forbidden West

00:20:38-00:30:55 A new Pokémon game already!? Here is our thoughts!

00:30:55-00:42:57 Let's talk about the Steam Deck!

00:42:57-00:45:34 Nvidia got hacked.

00:45:34- 00:55:51 Fun news story of the week & talks about a new Sly and Infamous game!

00:55:51-01:06:27 Rapido Fire Week 9 (Recap News).

01:06:27-01:15:01 Game Releases Week 9.

01:15:01-01:16:56 Outro + bloopers

E78: We are all Tarnished

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

February still keeps giving! Now this week we have one of the most anticipated games releasing, Elden Ring.

The game is getting spectacular review scores, but the game is not without its problems. Particularly performance issues. Is this fair? Can a game get top scores when it has issues? We discuss this greatly and see what the deal is.

Other than that,

Call of Duty skips year 2023 for the first time since 2006. This creates huge potential for the franchise to be better than ever and we talk about that as well. Maybe we'll get a good base for a CoD title and then go beyond that with updates and more to make it even greater? We can only hope.

Nintendo also acquires a studio, so now they are joined with the big three, Playstations rumored subscription service “Spartacus” gets pricing for each its tiers, March upcoming games and more!

Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:03:10 Norderlanders will improve, but not yet.

00:03:10 - 00:07:40 Needed to get out of the city for a while.

00:07:40 - 00:16:45 Emil played 10 hours of Horizon Forbidden West.

00:16:45 - 00:23:47 Jens first impressions of Elden Ring.

00:23:47 - 00:28:19 Nintendo acquired SRD Company after years of partnership.

00:28:19 - 00:35:37 2023 Call of Duty title will be delayed. No new title next year.

00:35:37 - 00:52:52 Elden Ring gets spectacular review scores, despite performance issues.

00:52:52 - 00:58:08 Playstations subscription service "Spartacus" rumored tiers details.

00:58:08 - 01:00:59 Games that will come out in March.

01:00:59 - 01:15:36 Rapido Fire Week 8 (Recap News).

01:15:36 - 01:23:37 Game Releases Week 8.

E77: Second Chance Samurai

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Another week, another episode. Let's go!

Cyberpunk 2077 is back (sorta). This week CD Project Red announced the next-gen upgrade versions together with patch 1.5. This will bring the game to PS5 and XSX as a free upgrade for those who bought it on console back in the day. The patch brings several updates to the game and we talk about if this will give the game a second chance. Has the cybership sailed?

Playstation being babies, censoring the game Martha is Dead only on their platform. We talk about that and see when is censoring fine and is there a better way to do it? We discuss.

And lastly, eshop is going away. Eshop for the 3ds and Wii U. Nintendo announced that this week and giving consumers one year to get the games they want before the shop will close in March 2023. What a digital age we live in!

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Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:05:23 Shaving our face.
00:05:23 - 00:11:59 Soon Elden Ring, the struggle with PC gaming. Also Norwegians love skiing.
00:11:59 - 00:18:31 Emil finished Dying Light 2.
00:18:31 - 00:27:20 Jens impressions of Lost Ark.
00:27:20 - 00:37:05 Martha is dead gets cencored on Playstation.
00:37:05 - 00:45:48 Cyberpunk Next-Gen versions are here with patch 1.5.
00:45:48 - 00:53:00 Nintendo eshop will close down for Wii U and 3DS next year.
00:53:00 - 01:14:15 Rapido Fire Week 7 (Recap News).
01:14:15 - 01:24:38 Game Releases Week 7.

E76: Give it to me Nintendo Directly

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Oh yeah, I guess it was Nintendo’s turn now! No acquisition luckily, but a new Direct was shown, so we talk about everything that was showcased there.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been announced and this looks like more what we liked about the first game. Hopefully that is the case. Mario Strikers returns, and that looks like a fun spin on the football genre. Mario Kart 8 gets more stages as DLC, never seen game Live a Live is releasing in the west with updated graphics and more! Looks like your Switch will have a lot to do in the upcoming months.

Someone who doesn’thave much to do, is sadly Google Stadia. Google has rebranded its service to Google Stream and will not be focused as much in gaming as it used to. It’s not completely gone, but it’s getting closer.

And Platinum wants to resurrect the previous Xbox Exclusive Scalebound. Currently, that seems like it could be a reality now. Even more than before.

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Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:11:09 Mind exhausting, but buying new things always makes it exciting. Vacuums talk as well.

00:11:09 - 00:19:35 Jens beat Pokemon Acreus but also started Sifu.

00:19:35 - 00:29:16 Emil's impressions of Dying Light 2: Stay Human.

00:29:16 - 00:33:00 Quick impressions from Ghostwire Tokyo showcase.

00:33:00 - 00:54:04 Everything from the Nintendo Direct February 2022.

00:54:04 - 01:00:44 Google Stadia dies, changes to Google Stream.

01:00:44 - 01:06:43 Xbox exclusive Scalebound may be resurrected.

01:06:43 - 01:16:46 Rapid Fire Week 6 (Recap News).

01:16:46 - 01:22:18 Game Releases Week 6.

01:22:18 - 01:24:38 Norderlanders is working on something.

E75: Acquisition Season Continues

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The season of acquisitions continues!

We kick it off this week, with Jens giving his first impressions of Pokémon Legends: Arceus followed up with Emil talking about Borderlands The Pre-Sequel!

As you might have figured out by the title, the acquisition season is far from over! This week, Sony acquired Bungie. What does this entail? Is Bungie only going to work on first party Sony games now? or are they still going to be making games across all the platforms? Well, we discuss and talk about exactly that!

A week doesn't go by without some NFTs in the news! According to Ubisoft, gamers aren't able to se the benefits with NFTs, and Team 7 got huge backlash after trying to enter the NFT business. We dissect, process and talk about this as well, do gamers really not see the benefits of NFTs, or is it all just a scam...

We don't talk about acquisitions without Microsoft being present. We delve more into the fact that Microsoft's recent acquisition might be monopolistic, as well that they are under review by The US Federal Trade Commission, will the deal go through or not? Time will tell...

Other than that, we talk about a potential Monster Hunter clone being made over at Xbox and Jens's thought surrounding that, as well as Emil's thoughts surrounding GhostWire: Tokyo's abrupt release date.

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Timestamps:

00:00:17 - 00:02:42 The struggle with having a Podcast when new games come out.

00:02:42 - 00:05:04 Emil has been productive!

00:05:04 - 00:13:50 Impressions on Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

00:13:50 - 00:20:41 Emil's full packed gaming weekend with Borderlands the pre-sequel.

00:20:41 - 00:33:34 The season of acquisitions continues, Sony has acquired Bungie.

00:33:34 - 00:42:14 Your weekly news update on NFTs.

00:42:14 - 00:46:14 Will Microsoft's acquisition of Activision/Blizzard maybe not go through after all?

00:46:14 - 00:49:38 An original Monster Hunter game from Xbox?!

00:48:38 - 00:54:00 So, GhostWire: Tokyo is releasing in a month.

00:54:00 - 01:10: Rapid Fire Week 5 (News Recap).

01:10:55 - 01:19:00 Game Releases for Week 5.

E74: Respawn More Star Wars

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

So after we have settled after the big Microsoft Activision/Blizzard news from last week,we can continue with this week's news!

Respawn is EA's golden boy for Star Wars games apperently, because they are making three of them. One of the games will be a sequel for Jedi Fallen Order, which no one is suprised by, but also there are a First Person shooter and a RPG in the works. Is this maybe to much for one studio? Jedi Fallen Order sold extremely well, so EA is putting all the chips on Respawn. Hopefully it will all sort out.

The three next Call of Duty games will come to Playstation. If you have some knowledge of the business, this may also not have been that suprising. With contracts, marketing deals with this franchise releasing a new title every year. But what about after that? Could we have a future where Call of Duty will be an Xbox exclusive? It's hard to imagine, but we have to face the facts that it could be a reality. Time will tell.

Other than that, Take-Two calls the GTA Trilogy Definitive launch a "glitch", Minecraft cyberattack causes a whole country to lose internett and Netflix really want to be the industry lead in their attempt on video game subscription service.

We also played so many games, one of them finishing Borderlands (2009), so we go through our thought surronding that. Together with so many more games!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:06:16 Slippery outside, when can you ask for spring?

00:06:16 - 00:12:34 We finished Borderlands (2009).

00:12:34 - 00:22:52 We also played; Owlboy, Metro Last Light, Psychonauts 2 & Borderlands Pre-Sequel.

00:22:52 - 00:32:00 Respawn is making Jedi Fallen Order sequel, a Star Wars FPS & RPG.

00:32:00 - 00:36:26 Take-Two CEO calls GTA Trilogy definitive launch a "glitch".

00:36:26 - 00:39:13 Minecraft cyberattack takes down a whole country's internett.

00:39:13 - 00:48:04 Next three Call of Duty's will be on Playstation.

00:48:04 - 00:53:47 Netflix want their game subscription service to be market leading.

00:53:47 - 00:57:41 Our Playstation Wrap Up for 2021.

00:57:41 - 01:15:46 Rapido Fire Week 4 (Recap News).

01:15:46 - 01:28:30 Game Releases Week 4.

E73: Activision, a Xbox Exclusive

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Activision/Blizzard is in the news once again, but this time for another reason than controversies. So, as you might have guessed from the title, Microsoft is still waving it's wallet around, and this time they've acquired Activision/Blizzard!

We discuss what this could mean for the company in general, both Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. We talk about the games that have been acquired, what it means for the management and work culture, since Activision/Blizzard doesn't have a clean track record, slightly touch on the business aspect of this acquisition, and lastly how will Sony react to this change in the gaming industry?

Spartacus, Sony's streaming service is back in the news, so we have a short segment about that topic. What do we expect of it, what is reasonable to expect, and will this maybe help Sony in light of the recent acquisition of Microsoft?

NFTs just don't seem to go away... Troy Baker is this time in the news surrounding NFTs, and it's not that good...

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:10:12: Tea time with Norderlanders, were we talk what we have been up to this last week.
00:10:12 - 00:21:00: We talk about Borderlands 1, Metro Last Night and Owlboy.
00:21:00 - 00:32:47: Microsoft has acquired Activision/Blizzard & what does that entail for the games?
00:32:47 - 00:39:31: What does this acquisition mean for the management and the work culture of Activision/Blizzard?
00:39:31 - 00:43:40: The business aspect of this acquisition:
00:43:40 - 00:55:34: How will Sony respond to this change in the industry?
00:55:34 - 01:02:50: Let's talk some Spartacus, not the roman slave, but Sony's Spartacus
01:02:50 - 01:07:31: Troy Baker and NFTs.
01:07:31 - 01:15:48: Rapido Fire Week 3 (Recap News).
01:15:48 - 01:20:30: Game Releases Week 3.

E72: Save Red Dead Online

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Life sucks right now, but we have some games to look forward to prettysoon. Even though some of them got delayed. Anyways,always give compliments to each other when you can. Remember that kids!

Take-Two has acquired one of the biggest mobilepublishers, Zynga for 13 billion dollars. What does this mean? Will we see GTA 5 or Red Dead Redemption 2 onphones in the future? Or do we have to settle with spin-offs like Red DeadCandy Crush? Well, we just have to wait and see.

More news about Activision and that LEGO hasstepped away from them now. Not reallysurprising and we take this opportunity to talk about toxic work culture.

Red Dead Online seems to be dying, so fans aretrying to say their piece with hashtag; #SaveRedDeadOnline and more. Hopefully Rockstar will listen and support this community.

Other than that, rumoured Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.5seems really good and may give the game a second chance, and Sony is makingmore PS4s because of the chip-shortage. Microsoft already back in 2020 stoppedXbox One production entirely. How about that?

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:09:43 Everything is shit, but at least we have games coming!
00:09:43 - 00:19:38 We Played; GTA San Andreas, Dying Light,Witcher 3, Stories & Satisfactory.
00:19:38 - 00:24:35 Let's give compliments to each other.
00:24:35 - 00:30:33 Take-Two acquires mobile publisher Zynga for 13billion dollars.
00:30:33 - 00:38:43 Lego steps away from Activision, but also moreopinions on toxic work cultures.
00:38:43 - 00:44:49 Red Dead Online needs some love Rockstar.
00:44:49 - 00:50:43 Rumored Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.5 sounds reallygood.
00:50:43 - 00:57:08 Sony is making more PS4 consoles, but Microsofthas stopped Xbox One production in 2020.
00:57:08 - 01:08:27 Rapido Fire Week 2 (News Recap).
01:08:27 - 01:12:33 Game re-releases Week 2.

E71: Please Bully Me

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

New year, and more Norderlanders! Here is the first episode of 2022. Let's go!

Had a good Holiday? Emil & Jens talk about their holiday and what they have done. Kinda dramatic for some, but all in all nice vacation.

On the news front, we mention the Raven Software strike that has been going on. Is it being handled correctly? We may have to deep dive into it at a later date.

There are some misinformation about Days Gone sales. Ghost of Tsushima has recently sold 8 million copies, hurray! But Jeff Ross got to Twitter that Days Gone also did that in the same time span. Why is Sony so mean to Days Gone? We'll talk about that and the reputation Sony wants to have for their games.

Ken Levine's upcoming game has entered "development hell", and has been there for a while. A lot of changes in direction and rewrites are the cause of it and we talk about it. Maybe it's time to scale back Levine?

And lastly Bully 2 almost happened. Well they worked on it for a while. Sadly timing and prioritizing is the reason we don't have a Bully 2 in our lives now, but maybe in the future that will be a real thing.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:04:45 Norwegian language and Scandinavian languages.
00:04:45 - 00:07:56 Season 3 of Norderlanders.
00:07:56 - 00:16:18 How has our Holiday been?
00:16:18 - 00:24:15 We played; TriggerWitch, Transistor, Dragon's Crown.
00:24:15 - 00:28:49 Raven Software strike information.
00:28:49 - 00:37:03 Feud about Days Gone total sales.
00:37:03 - 00:41:39 New graphic cards from CES 2022.
00:41:39 - 00:49:28 Ken Levine's upcoming game is in development hell.
00:49:28 - 00:54:46 Bully 2 was in the works back in the late 2000s.
00:54:46 - 01:14:42 Rapido Fire Week 1

E70: Our Most Anticipated Games For 2022

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Hello there! Hope everyone had a fun and safe new years eve! We are still putting out episodes and this one will be all about the games coming in 2022!

So what better time is there to talk about our most anticipated games of 2022. We go by lists, starting from the bottom and end on the top. And hey, we are quite different, Jens & Emil.

So join us in the episode, and we also talk about games that we could be interested in, but we have to wait and see.

Also, let’s check out juicy details from our Nintendo Switch recap from 2021. What did we play, for how long and when? Very fun, and we hope you will enjoy this special episode of Norderlanders!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:04:24 Happy new years everybody and hope all the dogs survived.

00:04:24 - 00:10:35 What do we expect from 2022 personal wise.

00:10:35 - 00:19:17 Most anticipated games of 2022; number 10 & 9.

00:19:17 - 00:23:53 Number 8.

00:23:53 - 00:26:57 Number 7.

00:26:57 - 00:31:00 Number 5 & 6.

00:31:00 - 00:35:58 Number 6 & 5.

00:35:58 - 00:39:45 Number 4.

00:39:45 - 00:42:30 Number 3.

00:42:30 - 00:45:58 Number 2.

00:45:58 - 00:52:11 Our most anticipated game of 2022.

00:52:11 - 01:11:03 Games in 2022 we will keep an eye on.

01:11:03 - 01:18:54 Our Nintendo Switch 2021 recap.

E69: Best Games We Played 2021

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Happy holidays everbody! Hope you had a nice christmas and are going to have a happy new year!

We here at the Norderlanders has made a special episode for you, if you maybe need a break from the relatives.

So this week, we'll talk about the best games we have played in 2021! We are doing the list a little differently. The games we have on the list, doesn't necessarly needed to be released this year. So we have various games that just this year we really enjoyed. So take a listen won't you? And join us remenicense the year that is closing soon.

We also have honourable mentions and games we missed this year that we wished we play.

Be safe out there.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:04:09 Happy Holidays!
00:04:09 - 00:05:30 Introduction to the best games 2021 list.
00:05:30 - 00:16:00 Honourable mentions.
00:16:00 - 00:20:37 Best games we played 2021: Number 8.
00:20:37 - 00:24:56 Number 7.
00:24:56 - 00:29:13 Number 6.
00:29:13 - 00:33:10 Number 5.
00:33:10 - 00:37:17 Number 4.
00:37:17 - 00:41:02 Number 3.
00:41:02 - 00:45:25 Number 2.
00:45:25 - 00:52:23 And the best game we have played this year.
00:52:23 - 01:03:01 Games we sadly missed this year.
01:03:01 - 01:07:03 Game Releases Week 51

E68: Sam, you catch that one?

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

The Holidays are right arround the corner, but that doesn't stop us from finding news bits to talk about!

NFTs are already here, and will they stay? We share our thoughts surrounding the addition of NFTs in gaming.

Has Bungie taken after Activision? We cover the news surrounding Bungie's controversies... Please just stop with the harrasment and crunch-culture...

Splinter Cell is back! Yes! you read that right! Splinter Cell will return! With the lackluster reveal of this amazing update, we have taken the time to tell you our thoughts about this. Yes! Splinter Cell is making a return!

Lastly we talk about the Nintendo's Indie showcase. Luckly one of the big gaming companies has indies covered, thanks Nintendo!
Many interesting games there!

Other than that, more interesting news bits this week further in the rapid fire, with discussions. Enjoy! And we wish you a Merry Christmas! Hope you have a sweet time.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:05:02 Early morning talks.
00:05:02 - 00:08:38 More work for Jens!
00:08:38 - 00:10:56 Emil tells us about how his coming week's are going to be.
00:10:56 - 00:23:03 We played; Satisfactory, Control, Deathloop, Trigger Witch and RDR 2.
00:23:03 - 00:29:22 NFTs in gaming, please don't become a thing!
00:29:22 - 00:37:13 Second story: Bungies controversies.
00:37:13 - 00:45:37 A new Splinter Cell game is in the works!
00:45:37 - 00:50:34 Nintendo Indie Showcase.
00:50:34 - 01:02:38 Rapido Fire Week 50.
01:02:38 - 01:12:45 Game Releases Week 50.

Pause beat by: ItsWatR and taken from Pixabay.

E67: Game Awards Overload

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

One of the last big events this year (gaming wise) has happened! So let's dive straight into everything from Game Awards 2021!

Huge congratulations to Hazelight with Game of the Year; It Takes Two!

Then we have announcements; Alan Wake 2 announced, Wonder Woman game announced, Homeworld 3 announced. Very cool announcements (did I use that word too much?)

We also saw several new trailers from upcoming games that we have known about. So glad we got a new look on that.

Besides TGAs, we talk about Sony patents the "ever-changing world" mechanic from Death Stranding. Can this mean we are getting a sequel? Well that would be cool, but again with the patents man. Is this the future of the gaming industry? Patents for every new thing? Potenitally a sad world we are gonna live in.

However we also talk about Xbox successfull ecosystem and what it would have look like now if they made better choices in the past. Uncharted Legacy of Thieves collection details and Ubisoft bringing chainblocking NFTs to gaming. Well, that last part may not happen since they have retracted the announcements, but expect it nevertheless.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:06:10 Cold astma & believing your are sick.
00:06:10 - 00:10:28 Earning dough.
00:10:28 - 00:19:36 Finally a new graphics card! RTX 3080.
00:19:36 - 00:21:07 Death's Door is fantastic.
00:21:07 - 00:53:10 Everything from The Game Awards 2021.
00:53:10 - 00:57:35 Sony patents Death Stranding mechanics.
00:57:35 - 01:00:09 What would Xbox ecosystem look like today if they were focusing on exclusives earlier.
01:00:09 - 01:04:18 Uncharted Legacy of Theives collection details.
01:04:18 - 01:08:22 Ubisoft introducing blockchaining NFTs to gaming.
01:08:22 - 01:16:21 Rapido Fire Week 49.
01:16:21 - 01:22:34 Game Releases Week 49.

E66: Take-Two Chill Pills

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the news won't stop coming!

We recorded this episode on a Saturday night, so that means we drink beer! Enjoy our tipsy minds...

Battlefield may get the help it needs. Vince Zampella from Respawn has stepped in to oversee Battlefield's future. What does that mean? Will the game be more like Titanfall game? Will Titanfall 3 never happen? Is Battlefield 2042 already over? We talk!

Playstation may be making their own Game Pass, codename "Spartacus". Introducing 3 tiers that will give you access to various services. One of them, backwards compatibility. Does Playstation have what it takes to compete with Xbox? Maybe with Playstation huge history.

And the bad news this week, Take-Two being bullies. T2 has going around copyright claimed several names associated with their properties. Which has sadly strucked Hazelight's It Takes Two. Why T2? Why are you turning into the next big evil corporation? Please STOP!

Other than that, many more interesting news bits this week, with discussions. Enjoy!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:17 - 00:05:58 Saturday night with beers.
00:05:58 - 00:13:24 Mr Santa Claus over here & Work to do before Christmas.
00:13:24 - 00:17:45 Outriders, Pokemon and Thronebreaker.
00:17:45 - 00:22:12 The strange sensation of not playing games.
00:22:12 - 00:27:06 Dying Light 2: Stay Human has gone gold.
00:27:06 - 00:33:23 Vince Zampella is overseeing Battlefield's future.
00:33:23 - 00:47:27 Playstation is making their own Game Pass.
00:47:27 - 00:51:45 Halo Infinite perks with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
00:51:45 - 00:57:52 Take-Two copyright claims, being bullies to everyone.
00:57:52 - 01:03:57 Qualcomm making their own handheld system.
01:03:57 - 01:14:08 Rapido Fire Week 48
01:14:08 - 01:22:05 Game Releases Week 48

E65: Riding with the Birthday Boy

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

It's nearing the end of the year and news are starting to be in the minor. But when it's the end of the year, good old pal Jens has his birthday! Happy Birthday Jens!

Activision/Blizzard is still going on, and we have gotten some respond after the exposure of Kotich last week. Is Kotick going to stay? Will the board members also be let go? It's all a sinking ship and I guess we just have to wait and see.

Rockstar has responded after the horrible launch of GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition. They have said that they will fix the game and are bringing back the original games back to the storefronts. You can also get them for free! Modders however are already fixing the game for them, so why the hate for modders Rockstar? Can't you set them free?

But hey, let's then talk more about games!

We have really gotten into Outriders and are super happy that we finally found a game we both like so much. Jens played Pokemon Shining Pearl and really think this is how a remaster should be done and Emil has played more Battlefield 2042, and the game is really growing on him.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:05:52 American Holidays & adult life struggles.
00:05:52 - 00:11:11 Jens just had an exam & Emil spends time withfamily.
00:11:11 - 00:20:12 Outriders is Norderlanders jam!
00:20:12 - 00:30:09 Pokemon Shining Pearl impressions from Jens, andBattlefield 2042 is growing on Emil.
00:30:09 - 00:40:14 Another update for Activision/Blizzard. Kotick may stayanyways.
00:40:14 - 00:45:55 Rockstar responds to GTA Trilogy and modders are fixingthe game.
00:45:55 - 00:51:12 Xbox celebrates their 20th anniversary with a digitalmuseum tour.
00:51:12 - 00:57:56 Rapido Fire Week 47
00:57:56 - 01:07:53 Game Releases Week 47
01:07:53 - 01:09:00 Jens has finally turned into a man. Happy 25th birthdayJens!

E64: Go Away Kotick

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

What a week! Jens started a new business apparently and Emil rambles too much. Other than that, let's talk games!

A new update about Activision and Blizzard case has come forward. Now Bobby Kotick has been put on the spotlight. He knew about all of the misconduct all this time. Hey, what a great CEO huh? After this, employees has walked out demanding the CEO to be let go. Also other companies in the industry has spoken up and demand a change. This has to be the last straw, right?
GTA Trilogy is back online, but it is in so bad shape. Come on! Rockstar did not care about their legacy at all. Mobile developer in charge, mobile ports and so, so many glitches and bugs. I thought that we couldn't do another Cyberpunk this year, but here we are.

Positive news!
Halo Infinite is super sweet, Outriders is our jam, Game Awards nominees, new games releases and more!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:12:05 Jens Bonten Bed & Breakfast.
00:12:05 - 00:14:41 Patch for New World & Monster Hunter Rise Demo.
00:14:41 - 00:24:11 Multiplayer dilemma, but Halo Infinite is pretty sweet.
00:24:11 - 00:26:55 We started Outriders, first impressions.
00:26:55 - 00:38:39 CEO of Activision/Blizzard knew all along about the horrible misconduct.
00:38:39 - 00:46:34 GTA Trilogy back online, it's this years "Cyberpunk".
00:46:34 - 00:54:26 Elder Scrolls 6 will be an Xbox exclusive.
00:54:26 - 01:01:11 Game Awards 2021 GOTY Nominees.
01:01:11 - 01:11:21 Rapido Fire Week 46
01:11:21 - 01:24:04 Game Releases Week 46

E63: Digital Age is Great

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ohh, man. What great times we are living in! Games taken away from us, consoles taken away from us. When will this suffering end? Well, it's been a weird week.

The higly anticipated Steam Deck has been delayed by two months. Steam couldn't fight with the chip-shortage in the world and even them has to bow under it. Two months isn't that bad, but who knows if it will be delayed again. Even PS5, who has sold very well under the circumstances, still has to cut down the production because there isn't enought going around.
Again with the weird times, GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition has had one of the worst launches ever. By being available just for a couple of hours on PC, the whole Rockstar Launcher was down for hours on the end. Making every game there not playable at all. Even the freshly released trilogy. Luckily the service is back online now, but GTA Trilogy is still not available, not for purchase and for them who already bought the game. DId they even care about this release? Highly unlikely.
On happier notes, Elden Ring brings some love to the previous generation and Halo Infinite multiplayer may be released very soon.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:10:32 Don’t give up and sleep scheduels.
00:10:32 - 00:16:06 Oslo backpacking.
00:16:06 - 00:21:26 Deep Rock Galactic Season 1 should've come earlier.
00:21:26 - 00:24:48 GTA San Andreas (a little bit) & New World.
00:24:48 - 00:32:31 Ubisoft wants a popular live-service game.
00:32:31 - 00:39:48 Elden Ring Specs for every platforms.
00:39:48 - 00:46:06 Steam Deck is delayed by two months.
00:46:06 - 00:57:16 The disasterous launch of GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition.
00:57:16 - 01:00:23 Halo Infinite Multiplayer may release earlier.
01:00:23 - 01:10:49 Rapido Fire Week 45
01:10:49 - 01:20:00 Game Releases Week 45

E62: Breath of the Elden Ring

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Another Monday, another episode!
This week we talk about Elden Ring! FromSoftware showed of some gameplay of the game and it looks really good! We are also on the subject of Deep Rock Galactic since they have released their biggest update yet, something we tried out together since Emil is in Norway this week! Rock And Stone Baby!

Blizzard is in the news again and we talk about the future of Marvel's Avengers and last but not least, we talk about the stolen batch of Nvidia cards as well as a little reporting on Take-two interactive!

So, a jam-packed episode this week! Hope you like it!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:18 - 00:01:42 Introduction.
00:01:43 - 00:10:44 We talk about how we are doing, including some dog science.
00:10:44 - 00:14:04 Opinions on New World.
00:14:04 - 00:18:30 Deep Rock Galactic's biggest update yet! Rock and Stone!
00:18:30 - 00:21:07 Emil talks about Death's Door and Kingdoms of Amalur.
00:21:07 - 00:30:40 First look at Elden Ring's gameplay!
00:30:40 - 00:36:53 A little Marvel's Avengers update.
00:36:53 - 00:39:35 Our weekly Blizzard/Activision roundup.
00:39:35 - 00:43:51 Stolen RTX cards...
00:43:51 - 00:49:22 A little report on Take-Two.
00:49:22 - 00:58:06 Rapid fire
00:58:06 - 01:00:01 Re-rereleases and DLC.
01:00:01 - 01:06:14 Full game releases.
01:06:14 - 01:07:30 Outro.

E61: Playstation PC

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Big news from last week,
Elden RIng got delayed (just a month, no worries), with a closed network test coming this November.
God of War is coming to PC, and you better get used to more Playstation games coming to PC. It even has a label, "Playstaion PC".
WItcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 next gen versions gets delayed till next year.
And GTA Trilogy Definitive remaster is coming November 11th.

Altight all coaught up? Let's dive into this week.

Several new third-party games got announced at the State of Play this week, showing interesting games coming to the Playstation family.
Playstation has made a big profit by their shopping spree, well all of their acquisitions.
And we give our thoughts about emulation in gaming. Is it truly all bad? Or do we have a justified reason sometimes?

So this episode contains so much news, so we hope you'll take some enjoyment of it!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:06:11 The benefit of languages.
00:06:11 - 00:11:50 Digging New World, but it's a grind.
00:11:50 - 00:20:11 Eastward is amazing.
00:20:11 - 00:32:42 News recap from previous week, week 42.
00:32:42 - 00:38:40 Horizon Forbidden West more details & emulation thoughts.
00:38:40 - 00:58:34 Everything from State of Play October 27th.
00:58:34 - 01:02:53 CEO of Activision makes a oaycut.
01:02:53 - 01:07:16 Playstation acquisitions has made a profit. 01:07:16 - 01:19:01 Rapido Fire Week 43
01:19:01 - 01:29:17 Game Releases

E60: Our Guilty Pleasures

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

It's time for another special episode!

This week we talk about our darkest secrets in gaming, it's time for our guilty pleasure list! In this episode Emil has four topics he talks about and Jens has three. We hope you as listeners can identify yourselves with some of them, that makes it all the more fun! And lastly no shame whatsoever! As long as a game is fun and you like it, don't care about what other people say!

This means there is no news coverage this week, so we will cover week 42's news in the next episode!

Rest assured though, we still have the game releases, so if you're itching to buy a new game, take a listen to that!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:06:58 Introduction.
00:06:58 - 00:12:46 What we have been playing this week.
00:12:46 - 00:28:10 Jens talks about Pokemon Go and Jurrasic World Alive.
00:28:10 - 00:37:00 Emil talks about Call Of Duty.
00:37:00 - 00:43:00 Jens talks about the Pokemon games as well as Forza and Gran Turismo.
00:43:00 - 00:47:10 Emil talks about rougelikes.
00:47:10 - 00:48:29 Emil talks quickly about the Borderlands series.
00:48:29 - 00:52:18 Jens talks about his last game, Animal Crossing.
00:52:18 - 00:55:20 Emil talks about his last subject which is trophy hunting.
00:55:20 - 01:03:28 Game releases week 42.

E59: The Legends Are Back

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

After really convincing leaks, it has been officially announced. GTA Trilogy will get a remaster and will come to PC and modern consoles! A great time to play these classic games again and hopefully they will have the modern quality of life improvements that we expect.
Marvel's Avengers has shot them selves in the foot again, because now they have brought pay-to-win elements to the game. Damn, what is the reason to play this "looter-brawler" when you can just pay for progress instead. Great.
Call of Duty revealed their new Anti-Cheat software this week, called Ricochet. Sadly after leaks, the software has already been compromised. Already lost the war before it has begun...
And lastly Battlefield 2042 Beta wasn't has old as we thought. It is actually from mid-September! So I'll guess this game is not really ready for launch in a months time.

Lastly (again) we talk about what we are looking for in a game, we decided to finally jump into New World and we highly recommend a great co-op game, Operation Tango.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:10:00 What are we looking for in a game?
00:10:00 - 00:18:05 We have decided to finally play New World.
00:18:05 - 00:21:49 Go play the hidden gem; Operation Tango right now!
00:21:49 - 00:30:08 What will happen to the Yakuza franchise now? 00:30:08 - 00:37:26 Remastered collection of GTA Trilogy is real! 00:37:26 - 00:43:49 Avengers bringing Pay-To-Win elements to the table.
00:43:49 - 00:51:15 Call of DUty finally gets Anti-Cheat, but it's already compromised.
00:51:15 - 00:58:55 Battlefield 2042 beta is not as old build as we thought.
00:58:55 - 01:12:14 Rapido Fire Week 41
01:12:14 - 01:19:13 Game Releases Week 41

E58: Just Do It

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Hello mate! Let's get into the fricking news, again!

We talk about everything (mostly) from Tokyo Game Show 2021. Monster Hunter Rise coming to Steam, Stranger of Paradise gets a demo and more new exciting games! Lot's to talk about!
Then Capcom wants to focus more on PC. Which is great for us pc gamers, but not only are we selfish here, but bringing games to PC will keep them playable forever and they can use the full potential of the latest tech. Not so bad ey?
Last week news here, but whateva. Konami may bring back Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania and Silent Hill. Oh boy! In particular a full remake of Metal Gear Solid 3. Hey, the job is half way finished because they already have the cutscenes from that damn pachinko version. Very exciting!
And lastly we have played games this week, and in a rare case, we actually disagree a little bit. Take a listen won't you?

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:05:49 Intro.
00:05:49 - 00:12:41 Jens finally played one game, Eastward.
00:12:41 - 00:20:10 We have different opinions on Grim Dawn.
00:20:10 - 00:25:28 Kena Bridge of Spirits performance & Battlefield 2042 beta impressions.
00:25:28 - 00:31:34 Xbox brings more stats to games, but do we want that?
00:31:34 - 00:44:14 Everything (mostly) from Tokyo Game Show 2021. 00:44:14 - 00:51:30 Capcom focusing more on PC, should more developers do that?
00:51:30 - 00:59:41 Konami bringing back Metal Gear, Silent Hill & Castlevania?
00:59:41 - 01:10:29 Rapido Fire Week 40
01:10:29 - 01:22:03 Game Releases Week 40

E57: Blue Balls

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Wow, we have been tired this week, but that never stops us to make a new episode!

Activision Blizzard together with EEOC has made a fund that will fight down the unhealthy working environment. 18 million to be exact, which does sound like a lot of money. But the CEO has still gotten a huge paycheck anyways, so can you do better Activision?
Tokyo Game Show started on the recording of this episode, so let's talk about the first announcements from Capcom. YES! They listened, and Monster Hunter Rise is coming to Steam! Now we can finally play that game with the best hardware we can offer. Hell yeah! Also indies was shown aswell, and a game with rabbits are very cool man.
And the big one, but not surprising one, Sony finally aquired Blue Point Games, making it official a member of the Playstation Studios family. Hurray! Lot's of talk about the next remake, but Blue Point may get the chance to make a brand new game, exciting! Also Netflix has also aquired a studio, Night School Studios, which now proves that Netflix is actually going to offer games to their subscribers.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:15:15 Mountain trips, working out, new tooth & vaccine day.
00:15:15 - 00:20:30 Void Bastards is a cool game & New World is taking off.
00:20:30 - 00:26:15 Activision Blizzard funds to make amends.
00:26:15 - 00:35:50 Tokyo Game Show First day, Monster Hunter Rise for PC and new Indies.
00:35:50 - 00:47:52 Sony Aquires Blue Point & Netflix aquires Night School Studios.
00:47:52 - 00:57:27 Rapido Fire Week 39
00:57:27 - 01:02:44 Game Releases Week 39
01:02:44 - 01:03:48 Outro

E56: Its-a me, Chris Pratto

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Wow, thank you Nintendo, we almost had no news this week, so luckily Nintendo heard our call and gave us a huge Nintendo Direct to talk about, so let's go straight into that!
Bayonetta 3 was finally showed off, and yeah it looks like more Bayonetta to us! Craxy fun with satisfying combat.
Kirby gets a new 3D game, that looks like it got the Breath of the Odyssey treatment. Hopefully this will make Kirby more of a household name.
N64 & Sega Genisis games are coming to the Switch, through the Online Membership. It looks like though, that you have to pay extra since they are calling it "Expansion Pack". Some suprising games there!
And lastly the official cast for the animated Mario movie. This will probably be the biggest takeaway from the whole direct, since it kinda weird man!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:11:32 A week with Migraine.
00:11:32 - 00:21:57 Finishing up games & Kena Bridge of Spirits impressions
00:21:57 - 00:48:14 Everything from Nintendo Direct September 2021 00:48:14 - 00:53:40 Rapido Fire Week 38
00:53:40 - 01:04:22 Game Releases Week 38
01:04:22 - 01:06:21 Outro

E55: You're Fired!

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Remember Apple v Epic lawsuit? Well that's sorta finished (for now) and let's talk about the verdict. Was is it a fair verdict or should Epic keep going? Let's discuss!
Playstation 5 has finally gotten the update it needs, bringing several quality of lifes improvements. The biggest, finally be able to upgrade the storage with SSD. Just be careful to get the right type of SSD, because PS5 is still a strange device.
And the biggest one this week, Nvidia Geforce Now leaks! Several announced and unannounced games has been revealed through a leaked list. New Bioshock next year? Crysis 4? Injustice 3? God of War & Returnal on PC? Oh man, somebody is getting fired for the leaks...

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:18:38 Week with stressed Jens & gaming Emil.
00:18:38 - 00:26:44 Current verdict on the Apple v Epic lawsuit.
00:26:44 - 00:35:34 Playstation 5 gets a long awaited update.
00:35:34 - 00:41:16 Dying Light 2 is delayed to early next year.
00:41:16 - 00:47:44 The huge Nvidia Geforce Now game leaks.
00:47:44 - 00:57:09 Rapido Fire Week 37
00:57:09 - 01:05:20 Game Releases Week 37
01:05:20 - 01:07:29 Outro

E54: The Big Guns

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Wow, this week contained a huge bang, and that bang came from Sony Playstation. After a long time in silent, Sony finally showed off what they have been working on.
Knight of the Old Republic Remake, Marvel's Wolverine, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök and more. It sure looks like there is a lot to look forward to, and some of them are happening very soon. We talk about everything shown in the showcase.
Nintendo bringing more retro games to the Nintendo Switch Online, new additions; Gameboy and GB Color games. Does this make the service more reasonable now? Or do we need more retro games. We discuss and see what Nintendo needs to bring to the table to step up.
And lastly, Horizon Forbidden West will have a free PS5 upgrade after all, but it will be the last one. Sony has come out and said that future games from the that are coming to PS4 & PS5 will have a pricetag of 10 $ to upgrade to a next-gen version. Does this sound bad? We discuss!
So enjoy episode 54 of Norderlanders and tell us what you think!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:10:31 Stressful week and parking tickets.
00:10:31 - 00:21:24What games we have played this week.
00:21:24 - 00:55:43 Everything from the big Playstation showcase.
00:55:43 - 01:01:07 More retro games coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
01:01:07 - 01:06:27 Discussion on future generation upgrades. (PS4 to PS5)
01:06:27 - 01:08:53 Rapido Fire Week 36
01:08:53 - 01:17:26 Game Releases Week 36
01:17:26 - 01:19:18 Outro

E53: One Year Anniversary

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Hello, can't believe we are saying this, but we have now done this podcast a full year! Hurray! We never believed we could actually go this long, but hey it's fun! So we talk about the journey and our thoughts about that.

But, let's get into the gaming news!

Why haven't we seen any Halo Infinite campaign? Well we discuss and worry a little bit of why that is. Is the game in trouble or are we worrying for nothing?
CD Project Red hires modders to fix Cyberpunk. That's pretty sweet. They are already doing a fine job, so why not embrace that and make it official? GO MODDERS!
Windows 11 gaming mode sounds promising, utilizing the modern hardware to make gaming even better! And Horizon Forbidden West has f**ked up, giving no PS5 free upgrade, and only to ones that buy a specific version.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:09:11 Norderlanders is one year old!
00:09:11 - 00:17:06 School week started, easy subjects & corona situation.
00:17:06 - 00:29:49 Played Blue Fire, Dead Cells and Steam acting weird. + Rufus gets in fights.
00:29:49 - 00:41:54 Why haven't we seen any Halo Infinite Campaign? 00:41:54 - 00:48:58 CD Project Red hires modders to fix Cyberpunk. 00:48:58 - 00:53:54 Windows 11 gaming mode will be a improvement. 00:53:54 - 00:59:50 Horizon Forbidden West has no free PS5 upgrade. 00:59:50 - 01:10:00 Rapido Fire Week 35
01:10:00 - 01:16:05 Game Releases Week 35
01:16:05 - 01:17:26 Outro

E52: Opening Night

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Gamescom! Yes, we totallyforgot that happened this week, but no worries we talk interesting bits fromthe Opening Live event!

Saint's Row is back, with a rebooted entry coming next year. Marvel RPG, Midnight Sun, coming next year aswell. Halo Infinite gets a release date, December8th (hopefully), and lastly Horizon Forbidden West pushed back to 2022, with a release date February 18.
Then we discuss, is streaming the future? Can we see ourselves without consoles and juststream the latest games? Well, we are not there quite yet, but all the startingpieces are coming together and hopefully everyone gets a fast enough internetconnection to stream away!
And lastly, new PS5. No, not really it just got some small adjustments. No screwfor the base stand and 300 grams lighter. When will we see a PS5 pro or super?Not for a while that's for sure.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:17 - 00:15:27 Back to School and too many games to play.
00:15:27 - 00:35:00 Gamescom opening night announcements.
00:35:00 - 00:43:17 Is streaming games the future?
00:43:17 - 00:50:35 New PS5? (Don't get your hopes up)
00:50:35 - 01:04:44 Rapido Fire Week 34
01:04:44 - 01:11:42 Game Releases Week 34
01:11:42 - 01:13:26 Outro

E51: Royal Of Us

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, we've switched roles and talk about the struggles! So yea, Emil is the news writer and Jens is the editor this week. Later we also discussed how our summers had been, and we couldn't really complain, and lastly we talked about the games we had played this last week, and that Rufus started puppy school!
Now, on to the news, we talk about the Fortnite VS Among us debacle. Don't copy each others work! Didn't your teacher teach you that through all your life at school? Always change it up a little!
Secondly, we talked about the voice actor from Boyfriend Dungeon being harassed... Come on guys, stop it, don't harass voice actors (and regular actors for that matter)... It's only a character...
Last Of Us 2 multiplayer is going to be a battle royal? As you might've guessed by the thumbnail, we discuss the latest information regarding the multiplayer aspect of The Last Of Us part 2, and how important this part of the game is.
And Lastly, Abandoned back in the news again. We talk about the latest controversy surrounding this game, namely the app.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:17 – 02:27 We switched roles, Emil finds news and Jens is the editor.

02:27 – 13:48 Jens played BIOSHOCK + Emil got Vaccinated!

13:48 – 15:49 Rufus started puppy school this week

15:49 – 24:50 Fortnite VS Among us

24:50 – 33:25 Voice actor harassed for playing a villain(Boyfriend dungeon)

33:25 – 39:41 The Last Of Us 2 Battle Royal?!

39:41 – 44:51 Abandoned back in the news again

44:51- 59:37 Rapido Fire Week 32

59:37 – 01:08:38 Our favorite game releases week 32

01:08:37 – 01:09:57 Outro

E50: Camping Boys

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

To celebrate our fiftieth episode, the Norderlanders went camping! How about that? We had a great time and enjoyed ourselves. Because what you might not know, is that we are friends and actually do other stuff than this podcast. So yeah, great times.
Anywho this week we talk about the SteamDeck (again) and how risky it is to invest in a first gen product. It is very important to have people buying a new product from the start, so the product can evolve and become better. Yay!
Investors are stepping in to fix the Activision/Blizzard problems. This will definitely get things in gear. It's important news, so we gotta talk about it.
The Nintendo Switch is getting some indie love, after several games are coming to the platform. Good opportunity to play some hidden indies! (Or just wait for the SteamDeck and play them there, hihi).
And lastly follow Rufus the dog on Instagram, @retriever.rufus . You will make very happy.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:17 – 09:04Norderlanders went camping!

09:04 – 15:05 Blue Fire is very good.

15:05 – 17:05 Rufus has a Instagram account, retriever.rufus.

17:05 – 23:30 SteamDeck may come in more colors plus the gamblewith first gen devices.

23:30 – 33:05 Investors are not happy with response from ActivisionBlizzard.

33:05 – 44:04 New Indies for the Nintendo Switch.

44:04 – 51:37 Rapido Fire Week 32

51:37 – 58:52 Game Releases Week 32

58:52 – 1:00:37 Outro

E49: Bombs Away!

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

This week wasn't really a lot so welcome to Norderlanders shortest episode yet!

We start of with a topic of discussion, review bombing. Is this the right way to send you critisizm to the developer? Trashing a game even though you have bought the game anyways and pretty much made the investors and publishers happy? Well this is something to talk about! We think that do make a difference, vote with your wallet.
There is a brand new IP from 2K set for launch pretty soon and we have some wishes for that plus we talk about Back 4 Blood Beta. What makes this game so special?

Plus a dog life can be pretty rough sometimes. Hear it all in this week's episode!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:17 – 10:55 Summer vacation means a lot of moving around.

10:55 – 14:02 Dogie Rufus has had a rough week.

14:02 – 26:26 Discussion about review bombing.

26:26 – 34:13 New IP from 2K this fiscal year.

34:13 – 39:27 Back 4 Blood beta details.

39:27 – 50:47 Rapido Fire Week 31

50:47 – 55:23 Game Releases Week 31

55:23 – 58:46 Outro

E48: Unblizz Working Environment

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

After a break last week, this episode will be (sort of) a recap of two weeks. Week 29 and 30. And sadly it's not a good week for gaming.

Activision Blizzard has gotten a lot of fire lately and that's not weird! Toxic working environment, sexist and rotten people in charge has really put the spotlight on Activision Blizzard. So we do a complete recap of the whole case and have some thoughts about it. Sometimes it's not good to be on top for a while. People may get a god complex.
Dead Space Remake has more details. A full remake of the first original Dead Space game. And it sounds pretty good. Maybe somebody should man up and actually play a horror game for once.
PS5 gets system improvments that it should got from the start. But hey, you gotta start somewhere right?
And Emil talks about his stressful experience when he was reserving the SteamDeck (SteamPal?). It doesn't matter how prepared you are, sometimes things don't work out.
Thank you and we hope you like this episode! Cheerio!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:17 – 16:40 Recap of the two last weeks.

16:40 – 35:42 Activision Blizzard reported toxic work environment.

35:42 – 40:22 Dead Space remake details.

40:22 – 46:02 PS5 beta program begins.

46:02 – 54:06 The SteamDeck reservation struggle

54:06 – 1:06:43 Rapid Fire Week 29 & 30

1:06:43 – 1:16:08 Game Releases Week 30

1:16:08 – 1:18:30 Outro

E47: A Proper Introduction

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000

It's vacation time and we couldn't record a normal episode this week (yeah, I know right?) so this week's episode will be a special episode.

And the episode will be all about who we are behind Norderlanders: A Gaming Podcast. Because we haven't really introduced ourselves. So why not do this on episode 47?

What's our story? Who is Emil and Jens and why did they start a podcast? Let's introduce us properly this time and tell you all about us. So you will know who is actually behind the mics. Hope you enjoy our off-script , laid back conversation and let us know if this was something that you want to hear more. Next week is planned a normal news filled episode.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:17 – 20:00 Who are we really and where are we from?

20:00 – 32:44 What was our introduction to gaming?

32:44 – 41:00 Why did we start this podcast?

41:00 – 49:05 What are our future plans withthis podcast?

49:05 – 50:35 Game Releases Week 29

50:35 – 52:40 Wrap Up

E46: All Hands on Steam Deck

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Oh man! Valve, you naughty, naughty dog. You did it. You shook up the industry. This week Valve announced their rumoured handheld console/PC hybrid. Called the Steam Deck. A new type of handheld that is basically a portable PC with controllers on the side. With this device you will be able to play your Steam library on the go. Even modern titles! Not only restricted to Steam, but you can run other PC software on it as well. Other game launchers for example, like Epic Game Store or Ubisoft Connect. It sounds to good to be true and we are very excited about this. So much of this episode is dedicated to the Steam Deck.
Other than that big news, Netflix may offer games in their subscription. Could this be a real competitor to Xbox Game Pass? Well a lot has to be in order to make this even functional, but we think Netflix have a chance here. With their brand recognition and their planned video game adaptations, this could be something big.
We also have a discussion about difficulty in games. Does it matter what you play on? Is beating a game on easy not beating the game? We discuss and come to a fairly good conclusion. Maybe you disagree? Well, let us know! We'll be glad to hear from you!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:17 – 16:30 Dog life is rewarding & the heat isunbearable

16:30 – 28:42 We have played: Grim Dawn, Halo Combat Evolved& Griptonite Marvel DS games.

28:42 – 52:59 Valve announces new PC handheld console, SteamDeck.

52:59 – 59:17 Netflix may start giving subscribers games aswell.

59:17 – 1:06:47 Lost Judgement may be the last in the Yakuzaspin-off series, Beyond Two Souls scandal & Judgement actor replacement.

1:06:47 – 1:18:05 Does it matter what difficulty gamers choose?

1:18:05 – 1:27:15 Rapido Fire Week 28

1:27:15 – 1:35:45 Game Releases Week 28

1:35:45 – 1:40:11 Outro

E45: Live Service

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000

A lot of reports and speculation this week, but hey that's okay too.

New Nintendo Switch has been announced and it's not what we have hoped for. The new model will have a OLED screen, better kickstand, better audio and more storage. That's it! It's not totally unexpected since it's Nintendo we are talking about, but after some many rumours. It's a little disappointing.
Both the next Grand Theft Auto and Assassin's Creed will have live-service elements, in particular an ever changing world for players to be in. This is something that makes sense for GTA, especially for GTA Online. Which is super popular and it is a missed opportunity if they on't have some focus on that. But we trust that GTA will have a good, focused campaign. However, Assassin's Creed not so much. The previous AC games have been bugged down and ruined somewhat of in-game and content locked behind a paywall for a while now. And it looks like that is not going to change and only become more. Great, as if AC was not appealing already. Yikes.
Other than that, Apex Legends got hacked, Bluepoint not acquired after all and more f**king Silent Hill rumours.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:16 – 21:52 A lot of work, but we have played games, oldgames.

21:52 – 30:45 New Nintendo Switch Model, OLED Switch.

30:45 – 39:16 Reports on the next Grand Theft Auto

39:16 – 47:26 New live-service Assassin’s Creed in the works

47:26 – 50:33 Apex Legends got hacked because Titanfall gothacked.

50:33 – 58:22 Update on the Bluepoint Games acquisition.

58:22 – 1:01:21 More f**king Silent Hill Rumours

1:01:21 – 1:08:30 Rapido Fire Week 27

1:08:30 – 1:12:50 Game Releases Week 27

E44: Blockbuster Deals

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000

After a busy week for the both of us, we can enjoy a more filled news worthy week. So let's get in to it!

Sony has been busy, who have now acquired two new studios (maybe three). First Housemarque, the developers of Returnal for PS5. An good and an obvious choice. They did a good job with Returnal and it's nice to see them appreciated and taken care of by Sony moving forward. Also Nixxes a PC porting studio, which can only mean more Playstation titles coming to PC. Hurray! There are also some indicating that Bluepoint is also acquired, but it's not officially confirmed. We can only hope, because they are a good choice too.
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut has been announced, brining the game to PS5 together with more content and fucntions! Don't worry, this version will also be on PS4. But I think we know where you want to play this game. Guess we better find a PS5 pretty soon!
After positive Sony news, we talk about Sony lack of support of indie games. What happened Sony? You used to care. Now you only care about the big blockbuster experience. Indies matter too! Hopefully with Shuhei Yoshida in charge we can expect some changes. Cause lately, it hasn't been good.
Also we talk about EA Play Schedule for July with five different showcases, Halo Multiplayer and we acknowledge the Kojima/Silent Hill conspiracy. Hope you'll enjoy the episode!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:17 – 07:00 A lot of work this week

07:00 – 23:33 Our Steam Summer Sale purchases

23:33 – 33:21 Halo Infinite Multiplayer details

33:21 – 37:37 Goldeneye levels copystriked and removed fromFar Cry 5

37:37 – 45:10 EA Play Schedule for July

45:10 – 51:45 Playstation has acquired two (maybe three) newstudios

51:45 – 1:01:03 Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut announced

1:01:03 – 1:08:50 Sony doesn’t care about Indie games

1:08:50 – 1:15:03 Recap of the Kojima Silent Hill conspiracy

1:15:03 – 1:24:22 Rapido Fire Week 26

1:24:22 – 1:31:29 Game Releases Week 26

E43: If We’re Not Dead First

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:09:03 +0000

It's a slow week, but something interesting has come up and we'll talk about it!
Potentialy the big one, Dead Space is coming back? Leaks ahead of EA Play Live which will happen on July 22nd, EA Motive is reportedly developing a new Dead Space game. Is it true? Are the clues and signs there? We think so! This is in the same vain has what happened last year with a new Skate game. Fingers crossed Dead Space fans!
Nintendo, what's going on? Where is Bayonetta 3, is it dead or in trouble? Why do we have to use a app to voice chat and matchmake? Isn't it time for you to step up? Follow the flow and be a reliable online service.
And I guess this is somewhat interesting, Borderlands Movie has wrapped filming. Will this movie be any good? Or even watchable? Only time will tell, but we'll have a open mind.
And hey, maybe this could be interesting, Windows 11 has officially been revealed. Finally after leaks and prototypes. Will this make PC gaming even better? By the looks of it, we think it just might.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:16 - 06:10 A new dog owner's life and on the country

06:10 – 20:16 We have played; Dying Light The Following,Operation Tango & Celebrating Midsummer + Black Ops Cold War.

20:16 – 26:06 Bayonetta 3 Status

26:06 – 30:50 Splatoon 2 shutting down app functions

30:50 – 35:03 Alan Wake Remastered?

35:03 – 42:45 Dead Space getting a revival?

42:45 – 45:37 Borderlands Movie finished filming

45:37 – 50:02 LEGO Mario expands! Luigi joins

50:02 – 54:20 Windows 11 revealed

54:20 – 1:05:17 Rapido Fire Week 25

1:05:07 – 1:11:00 Game Releases Week 25

E42: E3 2021 - Part Two

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

It's time to cover the rest of E3 2021!

Last episode we left off right after the Microsoft Event, so let's start with Square Enix.
Stranger of Paradise (Chaos!!) was announced, a soul-like game set in the Final Fantasy Universe. Looked cool, but maybe just a Nioh with a new fresh coat of paint? The main guy was a little crinch though...
Guardians of the Galaxy was announced, brand new Marvel story game, where you only play as Star-Lord himself commanding the rest of the crew on a adventure. Looked pretty cool.
Steam and Phones user will be pretty happy with the re-releases of Final Fantasy 1-6. Why is this not on console? Why Square, why??
Next up, Capcom. Nothing much from this really, but something nevertheless. Monster Hunter Stories 2 gets shown, looking like a good time. And more content for MH Rise. Jens is not reallyu excited anymore...
Lastly, but not least; Nintendo! Not a lot from them, but a new 2D Metroid game after 19 years! Metroid Dread. Looks sweet! And the big one, new footage of the Breath of the Wild Sequel. Looks more like the same game, just improved with more items and floating island. Really expanding the verticality of the game. And they aim for a 2022 release. Will probably be delayed, but hey, that's okay. It's Zelda for crying out loud!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:16 – 10:20 Jens got a puppy!

10:20 – 29:23 Square Enix Presents E3 2021

29:23 – 32:07 Death Stranding 1.5, Konami Rumours & AtomicHeart

32:07 – 43:32 Capcom E3 2021

43:32 – 1:03:53 Nintendo Direct E3 2021

1:03:53 – 1:11:25 Rapido Fire Week 24

1:11:25 – 1:19:03 Game Releases Week 24

1:19:03 – 1:24:38 Games we played; Hyper Light Drifter, ScottPilgrim, Titanfall 2, A Hat In Time

E41: E3 2021 - Part One

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

E3 is finally here! And in this episode we will cover everything uptill Microsoft/Bethesda showcase. The rest will be covered in the next episode.

First of, Summer Game Fest Kick-Off Live. The Borderlands spin-off game is real, called Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. But the star of the show was of course Elden Ring. It is not dead, and it's coming sooner than expected, January 22. So the hype is real. Very good start.
Second was the Ubisoft Forward. Much was expected like Rainbow Six Extraction, Far Cry 6. But, we got to know the season pass for Far Cry 6, where you can play as the previous games villians. Plus, the big one; Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon is coming to current gen! Awesome game. The big ones from the show however, was the new Avatar Frontiers of Pandora and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Good show Ubisoft.
Not so much for Gearbox, that was completely unnecessary. Basically the Randy Pitchford show. Nothing of newsworthy except Tribes of Midgard. That looked pretty cool.
And lastly, the big one. Microsoft & Bethesda showcase. Right out of the bat, Starfield! Coming 11.11.22. (nice). And Halo Infinite with free 2 play multiplayer and campaign coming this Holiday (hopefully).

Beside all that above, we still cover other news and game releases for week 23, so take a listen wouldn't you?

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:16 – 02:17 Intro

02:17 – 05:51 Battlefield 2042

05:51 –28:58 Summer Game Fest Kick-Off Live 2021

28:58 – 46:46 Ubisoft Forward E3 2021

46:46 – 49:26 “Randy Pitchford Show” (Gearbox E3 2021)

49:26 – 1:13:30 Microsoft Bethesda E3 2021

1:13:30 – 1:18:31 Rapid Fire Week 23

1:18:31 – 1:24:53 Game Releases Week 23

1:24:53 – 1:30:52 Games we played; Fantasy Life, Dying Light, OperationTango, BIOMUTANT

1:30:52 – 1:32:08 Outro

1:32:41 – 1:33:20 Jens little message

E40: Brace Yourselves

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

E3 2021 is nearing us and we talk about our hopes and what we would like to see. By the looks of it, it's gonna be pretty jampacked! So many showcases and conferences! We think we are going to see Halo Infinite and myabe Starfield? Xbox together with Bethesda this year has a lot of potential. Ubisoft may have something in the cooker. Rainbow Six Quarantine? Splinter Cell? Oh, a man can dream.
Sadly (or, not?) there has been some leaks already. Publisher 2K's E3 plan has been leaked supposedly. Borderlands Spin-off, Turn-Based Marvel game. Wow, how about that? Could that be any good? We'll just have to wait and see.
We also go through the Far Cry 6 gameplay from last week, and we are excited. Crazy weapons, tropical setting, cool antagonist. This could bring us back to the franchise after a long absence after Far Cry 3. You will probably see more of the game at E3 as well.
And Nvidia, very good time to announce and release new RTX Ti cards. I see no problem with that at all!

(BTW, BIOMUTANT is pretty cool)

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:16 –01:54 Intro

01:54 – 10:31 How’s our week been?

10:31 – 29:46 Games we played; Dragon Quest Builders 2, BlackMesa, BIOMUTANT.

29:46 – 36:37 Far Cry 6 Gameplay Impressions.

36:37 – 40:03 Nvidia new RTX 3080 Ti & 3070 Ti cardsrevealed.

40:03 – 56:17 E3 2021: Our hopes and predictions.

56:17 – 1:00:48 2K’s E3 plan leaked. Borderlands Spin-off,Marvel game, new action game.

1:00:48- 1:04:17 Overview of all E3 conferences and other showcases in the coming weeks.

1:04:07 – 1:11:10 Rapid Fire Week 22

1:11:10 – 1:18:50 Releases Week 22

1:18:50 –1:21:11 Outro

E39: Look to the Horizon

Mon, 31 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Very good week for Norderlanders!

Two awesome games where showcased and let's talk about them. This week's State of Play with the first gameplay of Horzion Forbidden West. The game looks like a improvement over the first game and that's great! Can't wait to play it, even though it will probably be on PS4.
The other game that was showcased after a long silence, Dying Light 2: Stay Human. A game we both loved the first game and can't wait to get back into parkour-zombie slicing madness! This game also got a release date, and it's coming pretty soon.
Valve is cooking! And it may be a new handheld console. A so called "Steam-Pal", if you like. This console will reportedly play games from your Steam libary, so this will potentially be the first console where we already have over 1000 games to play even before the console is out! Always exciting with new tech!
And lastly we talk about the hype with Elden Ring and our tolerence of buggy games. Did Biomutant get treated badly? Or is it something that you yourself, has to check out and then make an opinion.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:16 –02:12 Intro

02:12 – 12:57 How has the week been?

12:57 – 22:40 Games we played: Black Mesa (fan made remake ofHalf-Life) & Dragon Age Origins

22:40 – 23:50 News Intro

23:50 – 35:50 Horizon Forbidden West gameplay impressions

35:50 – 43:24 Dying Light 2: Stay Human new gameplayimpressions

43:24 – 52:56 Valve is making a Handheld console, SteamPal

52:56 – 58:27 Why is Elden Ring so hype?

58:27 – 1:04:30 What’s our tolerance for buggy games?

1:04:30 – 1:16:44 Rapid Fire Week 21

1:16:44 – 1:26:10 Releases Week 21

1:26:10 – 1:28:15 Outro

E38: Kids, Gamble Away!

Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

First time ever where we actually haven't played any games this week.. And we are hosting a gaming podcast?! GET OUTTA HERE!

Well anywho,
Nintendo has started to use it's amiibos more sneaky, now locking content behind a paywall. Amiibos used to be so innocent, mostly being a collector's item for the fans. With only bringing cosmetic or small functions to the games. But now a whole new fast-travel system is locked behind it for the upcoming re-release, Zelda Skyward Sword, Not good Nintendo, not good.
Speaking of potentially not good things, Sony has patented a gambling system for games. Where players can gamble with real money, cryptocurrency or in-game items. Is this really a good time to do that with all the rage and lawsuits going around. Comparing micro transactions and lootboxes to gambling and makiing them accesible for kids? Hmm, this can be a shitshow, but we'll just have to wait and see. Remember, just a patent for now.
Other than that, Starfield will be a Xbox exclusive, Returnal developers knew about the pricetag for the game the same time as the rest of us, and Take-Two plans to release 20 games this fiscal year.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:16 – 08:21 What’s up with us?

08:21 – 15:17 Games we have played, Computer Parts are troublesome,and games we want to play when we have time.

15:17 – 23:31 Ubisoft making more Free 2 Play games.

23:31 – 27:56 Returnal developers didn’t know about the pricetag.

27:56 – 30:33 Starfield reportedly a exclusive for Xbox andPC.

30:33 – 33:08 Deathloop Previews Information

33:08 – 44:02 Amiibos locking content behind a paywall.

44:02 – 47:40 Take Two plans 20 games over the next fiscalyear.

47:40 – 56:03 Sony patents a gambling system for Playstation

56:03 – 1:03:21 Rapid Fire Week 20

1:03:21 – 1:11:08 Game Releases Week 20

1:11:08 -1:12:06 Outro

E37: Lawsuit Fever

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Remember the Epic v Apple lawsuit? Well hey, it all happening right now. We do a quick recap of the case, but mostly focus on the leaks that have come forward. Sony didn't want to do crossplay, Microsoft selling Xbox at a loss and Epic paying a lot of money to give it's users free games and exclusivities.
Beside from that huge ongoing case, we talk about another potential lawsuit that Sony is getting. About them having a monopoly on their digital stores. How do we fix that? Should consoles aswell have alternative stores? Or do we have enought of different clients on PC? We discuss! What is really the solution here?
CD Project Red has also lost it's Game Director, and what will this mean for the future projects in the beloved Witcher franchise? I guess time will only tell.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:16 - 03:39 Intro
03:39 - 11:29 How are we doing?
11:29 - 21:04 We have played: Runescape, Warzone, A Hat in Time, ScourgeBringer
21:04 - 26:24 Why the PSVita was abandoned
26:24 - 27:20 News Intro
27:20 - 33:14 Epic V Apple Lawsuit
33:14 - 37:18 Playstation didn't want Crossplay
37:18 - 43:28 Epic spend a lot of money on free games and exclusivities
43:28 - 45:02 Epic went to Microsoft to make Fortnite truly free to play
45:02 - 46:57 Microsoft sells Xbox at a loss
46:57 - 48:11 Microsoft reviews Last of Us Part 2
48:11 - 1:00:07 Sony also gets a lawsuit over monopoly concerns
1:00:07 - 1:06:25 CD Project Red losing Game Director
1:06:25 - 1:09:36 Playstation partnering with Discord
1:09:36 - 1:14:31 Over 25 games in development under Playstation Studios
1:14:31 - 1:21:07 Rapid Fire Week 18 & 19
1:21:07 - 1:26:26 Game Releases Week 19
1:26:26 - 1:28:31 Outro

E36: Deep Rock Galactic

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

A special episode this week, all about the beloved game;

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC

Why is this game special? Why can't we stop playing it? Take a listen as we DEEP DIVE (pun intended) into this game and talk about why it is so appealing, the gameplay, why it works and encourage everyone that is looking for good gameplay loop and lot's of content to dive into, to get this game! You will not regret it.

No news covarge this week, so hopefully not much news this week. But we'll see.

We at least give you the game releases this week so you can keep up with what's coming out in the gaming world.

And lastly, ROCK AND STONE!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:29 - 01:38 Intro
01:38 - 06:22 Games We Played
06:22 - 10:01 Talking about our health
10:01 - 15:12 What is Deep Rock Galactic?
15:12 - 22:30 Our first exposure to the game
22:30 - 23:20 How not to buy games sometimes
23:20 - 25:02 Playing the game lately
25:02 - 35:12 What makes it so appealing?
35:12 - 38:22 The different classes to pick from
38:22 - 42:30 Deep Rock's great endgame
42:30 - 46:45 What we want in the future
46:45 - 52:27 What we don't like or what we want improved
52:27 - 55:22 Our dream sequel or spin-off
55:22 - 59:18 The great community and wrap-up
59:18 - 1:04:51 Game Releases Week 18
1:04:51 - 1:06:19 Outro

E35: Expensive Games

Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

We have a discussion about the price increase for games. Is it justified? Should it affect other cohntries aswell? We talk a bunch about this and somehow come to a conclusion. Always nice to get things of our chests.
In relation to that, gaming has never been so popular than now. Why is that? And how the hell are they so successful, when there are shortages in world? Pretty impressive we must say. And just think how it would have been if their were no shortages. Holy crap.
Also Microsoft has increased revenue for developers, giving them a bigger share for game sales than before. This is inline with what Epic has been doing and something Steam maybe needs to change to keep up with the competition. Mostly in the past, it's always been a 70-30 split. But it's nice that someone (with a lot of money of course) can change that for the better.
And lastly, would it been cool if NetherRealm made a fighting game with Marvel characters? I surely think so.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:17 - 16:23 Intro & Games We Played
16:23 - 18:07 News Intro
18:07 - 20:38 NetherRealm making a Marvel Fighting game (Rumour)
20:38 - 30:04 Monster Hunter Rise having content behind a paywall
30:04 - 37:44 Microsoft increasing revenue share for developers
37:44 - 39:09 Google Stadia gets a search bar. (?)
39:09 - 45:37 Why have consoles sold so well?
45:37 - 1:03:27 Discussion on game pricing
1:03:27 - 1:11:23 Rapid Fire Week 17
1:11:23 - 1:17:40 Game Releases Week 17
1:17:40 - 1:19:23 Outro

E34: Life Support

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

The Gamers has spoken and Sony listened. PS3 & PSVita stores are not going away! Coming from Jim Ryan himself, they heard the backlash and reverted their decision. But don't expect that the stores will be there forever, cause sometime in the future they has to go. Hopefully Sony will give better headsup than previous. That would be great.
Playstation Plus Video Pass is now a thing, giving Plus subscribers movies and shows from Sony Pictures. Just a little extra, because Sony has movies to share. Only in Poland though, so let's see if it expands in the future.
And last Sony news (we are a Playstation Podcast?), FIrewalk Studios are making a new exclusve mutliplayer game for Playstation. This is important since PS does not have any exclusive multiplayer games in their libary. So maybe this will fill that void?
And we talk about Jeff Kaplan leaving Blizzard after 19 years. Will this affect Blizzard? Was he the last saving graze for the company? Well, we just have to wait and see.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:17 - 21:38 Intro & Games We Played
21:38 - 32:17 PS3 & PSVita store will stay open
32:17 - 41:29 Playstation Plus Video Pass revealed
41:29 - 47:06 New Ambitious Exclusive Multiplayer Game for Playstation
47:06 - 57:06 More Exclusives than ever for PS5
57:06 - 1:05:41 Jeff Kaplan leaving Blizzard after 19 years.
1:05:41 - 1:10:57 Rapid Fire Week 16
1:10:57 - 1:18:51 Releases Week 16
1:18:51 - 1:20:08 Outro

E33: Playstation, We Need to Talk

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

I guess we are late about this, but in this episode we will discuss Sony potential uncertian future. Bloomberg recent report showed us turbulence behind the scenes with Sony development teams. Days Gone 2 pitch rejected, Last of Us remake and Uncharted semi reboot. We are worried that the Sony we knew, is going away. Much of this episode is dedicated to Sony missdoings recently and what this will mean for the future. And hey, maybe it's not that bad and we just need to be patient and wait for the games.
They are doing something right, because the PS5 is selling gangbusters already.
Nintendo is showing love for Indies. And a bunch of great games are coming to the system. Just get your wallet ready. The Switch is the best way to play indies afterall.
And Amazon is cancelling their Lord of the Rings MMO. Have they ever released a game? Should Amazon still make games or just only focus on their streaming service, Luna? Well maybe they shouldn't give up so easily. Lord of the Rings could have been something, but we will never know.

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E32: Must be Critical

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Outriders is out, and we have actually and finally played the Demo! We have some thoughts, but overall it was a cool game (demo at least).
Sadly, as many game launches nowadays, Outriders had some server issues. So we discuss, should every game get the same flak when they arrive in a messy state? Does it depend on the developer? Have this happened with them before? Well, we talk about it. One thing is for cetain, games should give the right amount of time to be finished before they release.
E3 is back this summer, as a digital event. Several publishers has now joined, but many big ones are still not joining. The question is, is E3 really necessary and is the name the only thing that differentiate them for all other digital showcases lately? We miss the traditional E3, where one wonderful week every summer is filled with new games and demos. Remembering the good old days...
EA has patent a new dynamic difficulty system that will keep players play for a longer time. We have different concerns about this but we mention them both.
And hey! We have played a bunch of games this week so we talk about that aswell. HURRAY!

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E31: Samurai 1.2

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Cyberpunk is back with the long awaited Patch 1.2. Can we move on from Cyberpunk now? Give them a break maybe? Well CD Project Red has also announced that they are going to work on two new games simultaneously in the Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. Is that really the way to go? I guess we'll find out. Also Cyberpunk multiplayer component is most likely cancelled. That okay in our opinion.
Sony has confirmed the shutdown of the digital stores of PS3, PSP & PSVITA. It's all happening this summer. Luckily you can still download your purchased content after the shutdown. So go buy your games, cause your open window is closing!
After this sad news, Microsoft swoops in and announces their backward compatibility has grown and is now available to stream to your Android device. How about that? Microsoft is kind of winning guys.
And lastly, we have a deep discussion about digital vs physical games. What is the future? Are we already changing? Listen to this episode to find out!

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E30: Your Legacy Sony

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Hey you, do you care about your PS3, PSP or the underated PSVITA? Well it's about to end. It's reported that Sony is planning to shut down the digital stores for the consoles. Why? Well, everthing has to end sometime, but still. It's important to make the purchased games available. We don't know what's going on, so hopefully we get the official word from Sony,
Nintendo Switch (Pro?) is sounding really good. 4K output docked, new Nvidia chip and bigger screen. And I almost forgot, Nvidia DLSS technology. HOLY CRAP! This will change everyhting. Let's hope this will happen, and we will gladly take it with the reported price bump. Let's go.
You can now play steam games with you friend without them having a steam account. Remote play on Steam is now available trough only a url link. Pretty cool right? Just make sure that you have a good interwebs connection.
One last thing, it's time to hunt people! Monster Hunter Rise is out now, and I guess Emil won't see Jens for a couple of years.

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E29: Play at Console

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:13:42 +0000

IT'S SPRING TIME
And you know what that means? Playing some Borderlands. Well some of us does and the other hasn't played anything at all this week. Well, it is what it is.

Devotion (Not Division) is back on sale, after much trouble being banned by China and GOG respectively. What is up with that game? Well now it's back, so hurray!
Activision/Blizzard lays of several employees while the CEO is dancing with a huge salary. This even takes notice by the investors of the company. Is this really the way to do things? Not only that, as a extra "screw you" to the employees, they are getting a gift card for Battle.net. I mean come on??
Hey! You, console player, pretty good week for you. Xbox Game Pass gets more awesome games in it's library and the upcoming game Outriders will be available on day one! Pretty sweet right? Plus EA Play will be included in the subscription service on PC. How is all of this possible?
PlayStation as part of the "Play at Home" initiative is giving out totally free games! Several good indie games and one big game, Horizon Zero Dawn.
GO PLAY PEOPLE! Damn, it's feel good to be a console player.

PS: Paper Mario is pretty chill.

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E28: Console Like a PC

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Since we didn't cover news last week, we talk about the big ones!

Elden Ring and New Switch is real after all? Well, Elden Ring was suppose to be shown soon, but due to leaks, this will be postponed. Switch (Pro?) will be a more realistic upgrade than the insane mockups shown on the interwebs.

Then back to news for this week!

Microsoft is making the Xbox the best overall console ever. With more possibilities and more features. Series X is looking more and more like a PC. And with that there is a need for more restrictions. Casue console has been the place to play without cheaters and hackers. So luckily some kind of anti-cheat system is coming. This needs to be implemented, just make sure that it can run in the background.
And hey Bethesda/Microsoft is now a real thing. Celebrating this, 20 games from Bethesda is now on Xbox Game Pass. GAME THAT SHIT!
Is it also suprising that some Bethesda games will be exclusive to Xbox? We don't think so.

Emil is very happy cause he is getting a new PSVITA game soon. How about that?

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E27: Our Shameful Backlog

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Hello there! This episode will be a special episode due to we will not be able to record a normal episode because of busy schedule.
So enjoy this episode where we talk about our gaming backlog!

Why makes a game end in a backlog? Well we have various reasons, everything from time consumption, distractions and well, sometimes we don't really know why.

Anyways let's talk about this and just to make sure we cover something from week 9, we give you game releases.

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E26: "Very Positive"

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

PlayStation State of Play was this week, showing off stuff we already know about. Gameplay trailers, showcases and more. But we got some surprises! Sifu and Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Intergrade. Pretty cool.
Nvidia trying to please everyone with their upcoming RTX 3060 and new cryptocurrency cards, CMP. Will this really help with the shortages? Or are they doing it just for the money? God damn.
EA changing its ways? Sure looks like it, with EA chief studios officer saying that all the existing franchises are 100 % in the developers hands. Titanfall with Respawn, Dragon Age with Bioware and so on. No more meddling eh? Let's sure hope so! Also Anthem is no more. The big update to the trubled game is no longer in development and has been cancelled. Probably because they didn't have the right resources and workforce to really make something special. Sad though, cause Anthem could've been something.
And lastly, lawsuit between Apple and Epic is still going? Can you name your company "very positive"? Let's talk about it.

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E25: Skyward Returns

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Finally a new traditional Nintendo Direct this week! And it was... pretty underwhelming? Well, some cool stuff was announced but where were the big guns? Nintendo, please give us updates. Skyward Sword is coming to Switch with optimazed controls. Will people be more forgiving of this game now? Don't worry, you can still play it the old motion control way.
Live-service games, hate them or love them, are getting updates! Division 2 is getting more content, after players "continues passion and support". This is perfect timing, cause Emil just got addicted to it. Avengers aswell, with Hawkeye; Future Imperfect and next-gen versions. Is this enough to help Avengers? Time will only tell.
Microsoft being a stand up guy, being more supportive of accessibility in games, even going out of it's way to help developers to do just that. Good guy Microsoft.
And lastly, we have a discussion on todays consoles and compare them to PCs. It's going to be a lot of blabber, but we think we both got our opinions out there.

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E24: Director's Cut

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Can we move on from CD Project Red? Well, someone definitely can't and have sadly hacked the company, stealing source code from their games. CDPR did not meet the demands from the hackers, and now the source code has been sold on the dark web for 7 million dollars. Oh well.
Borderlands 3 Director's Cut has been revealed and it's not much new with it? Some stuff makes the game more like BL2, but is the new stuff turning the game into a live-service? We hope it does not! Look at Anthem, which are currently getting an update, but next week maybe will be the end of the game. An internal review of the project will decide the outcome.
And E3 2021 is happening this year as a digital event. Is this too late though? Since they skipped last year many publishers/developers have had their own digital event. So what the point? Will even publishers be apart of E3 anymore? Who knows.
Hey bunch of movie news this week too (Movielanders!), with casting of the Last of Us HBO series, more Borderlands casting and alleged plot. What is the best format for live-action adaptations?

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E23: Embrace the Millions

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Google Stadia was doing fine we thought, but no. Google has shutted down two of their exclusive Stadia game studios. Luckily Google has been nice and making sure the employees gets a new job somewhere else within Google. Is Stadia ahead of it's time?
Gearbox has been acquired by someone, and it's not Microsoft. Embracer, parent company of THQ Nordic, acquired Gearbox for 1.3 billion dollars (WOW). However 2K confirmed they will still publish Borderlands despite the takeover.
Nintendo and Sony has been going well lately, having impressive earnings. Sony already sold 4.5 million units in 2020 alone which is matching the PS4 launch back in 2013. Nintendo has sold 13.53 million units of the Switch Lite, surpassing the WIi U. Much of that is propably because of the sales of Animal Crossing New Horizons. That game as sold 31.18 million units.
Damn, feels good to be a console manufacturer.

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E22: With all my Hart

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Last week there were a Resident Evil event that we totally missed, so let's talk about it now!
Resident Evil Village (or 8?) was shown, with a demo available now on PS5 and release. Coming in May. The game looks so good that we are considering playing it, even though we don't like horror. But that Re:Verse multiplayer game looks a bit of...
Cyberpunk 2077 (yes, again) finally got it's first official patch, but sadly brings a new game breaking bug. Come on man... Doesn't seem to matter though, because Cyberpunk is the biggest digital launch of all time! Hurray?
Xbox Gold! Have you been drinking? Luckily you soberd up and quickly reversed the outrageous price bump that happened last weekend. It was almost the case that Gold would have been double the price as Playstation Plus! But you can rest easy, Xbox listened to the community.
And hey, guess Borderlands movie is really happening, casting Kevin Hart as, Roland?

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E21: Dark Plates

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Does CDPR ever get a break? Apparently not, with an article from Blomberg confirming a bunch of info of the troubled development of Cyberpunk 2077. Is there ever a limit of info from this? No, but this article covers most of it.
On another note, the development of S.T.A.L.K.A.R. 2 is going well! The long awaited sequel is going to have all the nooks and crannies that you expect from a game nowadays. Hopefully it's true.
Custom faceplates are back baby! Both from CMP and dbrand! Customize to your heart's content with several different colors, or just get the black ones. They look pretty good!
Also, is Outriders going to be a thing? We hope so with a recently released video explaining all the graphics setting and requirments. Most importantly, announcing Cross-Play! Hell yeah!

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E20: Hello there Indiana

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:58:00 +0000

LucasArts is back! EA is out (well not really) and Ubisoft and Bethesda are in! New Indiana Jones game and an open world Star Wars game has been announced. And, with more announcements coming soon through 2021. Everyone one of them, under the brand new banner, Lucasfilm Games.
Black PS5 is no longer available, and not for the reasons you may think! The company behind this has been recieving threats that lead to them shutting the whole thing down. What is wrong with people?
Not a new episode without some CDPR news! Co-Founder has made a video explaining the troubles with Cyberpunk 2077. Who is to blame? You probably know who.
And also, Jens doesn't like different color schemes on his hardware. Is it a scam? What the hell is going on here?
But anyways, INDIANA JONES!!!

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E19: Bring it on 2021

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000

First semi-normal episode of 2021!
News are still in short, so we decided to do a mix of news episode and special episode.
Let's talk about five of our most anticipated games of 2021! Emil & Jens has different tastes, but that is not a bad thing. Right?

On the news front,
Cyberpunk 2077 DLC is free, which yeah, that's probably the right call.
Ubisoft subscription service a part of Xbox Game Pass? Cause why not at this point?
Upcoming game Outriders gets delayed, but will have a open beta where the first five hours of the full game is available to play solo or co-op. Also progress carries over to the full game when that releases on April 1. (No joke!)
And lastly, Monster Hunter Ryse has a demo available right now (go play it!), and will be there until February 1th.

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E18: The Borderlands Effect

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:14:56 +0000

Happy New Years Everybody!

We continue with our special episodes during the holidays.

This time around we talk about our special connection to the Borderlands franchise. The reason we became friends and why this Norderlanders exists today.

Take a listen as we dive into the franchise and talk about our pros and cons with the games.

What makes Borderlands appeal to us and what do we want to see in the future?
Should Borderlands keep the humour? Or should they just find the perfect balance of comedy and drama?

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E17: Holidays Speciale!

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 20:50:23 +0000

Merry Christmas Everybody!

Since it is the holidays we decided to make a special episode this week. In this episode we are going to talk about hidden gems and games close to our heart! (Yeah I know, two topics?)
Both Emil and Jens have made a list containing the games and we go through them in a messy way.
On the news front, Cyberpunk 2077 is not available on Playstation Store and CDPR is getting a lawsuit. (Happy Holidays...)
But one good news we picked up; Silent Hill creator is working on a new game! Hurray!

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E16: Go Back to Sleep Samurai

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 51.

Cyberpunk 2077! Oh man, someone fucked up. The game is full of glithces and bugs, but not only that it's unplayable on base PS4 and Xbox One. Framerate issues, texture loadings, crashes, you name it! Cyberpunk has it all! We talk about all of them.
Game streaming rising up? Apparently this is the case, now being the best way to play Cyberpunk. And Emil can vouch for that! He has been playing the game mostly through Geforce Now. And the streaming way may grow even stronger thanks to Stadia being available on IOS. Hurray!
And can't anyone take a joke these days? No, that's the answer. Especially for the game Devotion, who is now banned from PC clients.

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E15: Dragon Effect

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 50.

Game Awards 2020! New announcements, small ones but two big ones; New Mass Effect and a new Dragon Age! Hopefully Bioware will rise up to the reputation they had in the past. Also, big congrats to Naughty Dog for winning Game of the Year with their higly controversial Last of Us Part 2.
Cyperpunk 2077 is finally out, does it live up to the hype? Don't really know yet, only managed to play a couple hours before we recorded this episode. More next week!
And is Medal of Honor: Above swinging their dick? We may think so, due to their insane storage requirements!

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E14: God of Nite

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 49.

Xbox Gamepass is getting bigger, but it comes with a cost. More games coming and leaving the subscription service. We are starting to see the Bethesda games now with more to come!
Nintendo is getting a quality of life update to it's system. Things that you expect a gaming console to have, but hey it's Nintendo. They have been doing their own thing for the last decade.
PS5 thrives even though the Series X is stronger, by looking at the specs. But Sony has done a nice job with giving the new console to developers so their games are optimized. Xbox may not done this.
And Kratos is joining Fortnite! Does he fit? We don't know really. We suck pretty hard. Anywho, maybe Master Chief and Samus (Metroid) are joing the battle royale aswell. Time will tell!
Also Into the Breach is awesome, go buy it.

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E13: In Good Hands

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 48.

We caught up on some last weeks news, Project 007! IO Interactive is behind this new game and after the Hitman 3 details, we really think IO is going to be a good fit for this project. In IO we trust.
Cyperpunk 2077 again (every week man) is going to be a long ass game. But that's not bad. You can choice to loose yourself in that world, but apperently only focusing on the main quest will not be as long as (Toss a coin to your) Witcher 3.
And Game Awards 2020 nominations! We only played some of the nominates, but hey, best three out of six right? No chance we are going to do a Game of the Year episode. We are not really gamers, just a couple of Scalpers! Wait, what?

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E12: Hackermen

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 47.

First time we Norderlanders record in the same room! How about that? Sadly it brought along some problems, so the quality of this episode will not be good. Sorry about that.

Anyway, Capcom has been hacked. Lots of information on upcoming games, sales, and other stuff that surely Capcom doesn't want to be out there in the wild. But, let's talk about it!
Ubisoft Montreal got swatted this week, and luckly nobody got hurt. Why is this funny for people? To prank call and waste precious time that could have been used on real events.
And more information about the new next-gen consoles. We said it before and we say it again. Just wait, so you get the console has it intended to be.

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E11: Innovation

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 46.

Week of the next generations of consoles! Did you pre-order? Do you already have it? If so, let's talk about some of the information about them, especially their storage expansion cabilities. Good to know stuff.
No one wants to mess with Cyperpunk 2077. That game is standing it's ground, with it's ray-tracing functions and having the release date all by itself. Back the hell off guys!
Launch of new consoles means also launch games. This seems to be in Sony's favor, and is the case forward of which console we at Norderlanders are gonna get. But Xbox is looking fine aswell.

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E10: Surprise Box Mechanics

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 45.

A week before the next-gen starts, bunch of games get delayed and a bunch of people gets sued. EA may need to change their loot box strategy, especially in the Netherlands, but they don't wanna be play nice. Is the world such a cruel place? Well take a look around, everything is crap right now.
Anywho, Black ops Cold War gets some information and you better start saving some space! Or buy extra storage with your brand new console.
And if you think the world is bad right now, cheer yourself that you can relive the wonderful Into the Spider-Verse movie with a new suit, in the upcoming Spider-Man game. Yay!

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E9: Step it Up

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 44.

Damn AMD, Nvidia better hide. New cards upcoming, and they sound too good to be true. Should you get an all AMD rig for your next pc? Maaaybe.
Hey Facebook! Stop messing with my games. Stick to sosial media! Let people play in peace!
Poor Cyperpunk 2077, you don't want to play nicely with the current consoles, only with the big boys. Delayed AGAIN, but only for 21 days.
And a bunch of new nintendo games coming, Sony new web store and mobile app, and so so much more.

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E8: Maybe Baby

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 43.
Since we missed it last week, let's talk about the PS5 UI. Will it stay smooth, can you customize it? I sure hope so!
Xbox lord Phil Spencer talked in a interview (I know right?!) about the possibility to make Bethesda games exlusive to Xbox. He doesn't want to prevent player to play the games, but hey where is he gonna get 7.5 billion dollars from?
And Playstation 5, with that sweet sweet enginering. The fan in the next-gen console will be optimized for upcoming games with a update. Pretty cool ey?

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E7: Goodbye Old Friends

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 42.

Damn, we make mistakes sometimes, and we have started a three strike system. Let's hope we improve!
Anyways, right after the recording of this episode, Sony showed off the Playstation 5 UI. It looks sleek, but kinda cluttered?
Xbox just viping, while Sony is having a little of a hard time. Lot's of stuff happening that really needed to have been scattered a little more than all at once! BAD PRESS!
And a big concrats to Ruffian Games, or should I say, Rockstar Dundee.

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E6: Show Me What You Got

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 41.

What does the PS5 look like? Well under the shell? We finally know now, thanks to Sony releasing a tear down video of the PS5. Lots of really cool enginnering happening there!
Not only that, be ready to upgrade your Trophy level. Cause now, it's going a lot higher thanks to new trophy leveling system.
Plus Cyperpunk 2077 has gone goldy gold! It's finally done people.
And a bunch of smaller news, that frankly my dear I don't want to write here.

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E5: Uncanny Valley

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 40.

Spider-Man has been replaced! Or his face has. The remastered version of 2018 Marvel's Spider-Man has gotten a new face. People don't like it. Are we being to quick to judge?
All this back and fourth with what games allow save transfer, it's driving us nuts! Is it so hard to just make it a standard for every cross-generation games?
And it's crunchy out there, CD Project Red just want to finish Cyperpunk 2077, but at what cost?

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E4: Winners Take it All

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 39.

Xbox suprised everyone this week when they announced that they bought all of Bethesda and the parent company Zenimax Media. Holy Moly! No Elder Scrolls on PS5?
What's the rush with all the goddamn pre-orders. Already sold out! Do you really need a next-gen system at launch?
And Nintendo, get your joy-con drifting problem in order! We are tired of it, especially in France...

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E3: Age of Playstation

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 38.

One week after Xbox reveal, Sony had a spectacular showcase showing off games, announcing new games and yes finally, price and release date. About time!
Dear Nintendo also had an Direct, showing off new games and new releases! monster hunters, time to get hunting! And maybe hunt for a 3DS aswell.
And what can the Xbox Series S do? Is it worth getting it?
You decide!

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E2: Xbox Assemble!

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000

This week we go through the game news and releases of week 37.

Microsoft has finally revealed their price and release date for their upcoming console(s), Xbox Series X & S. And yes, they also showed off their second console for next-gen. The rumors were right!
Nintendo last week (that we just missed last episode) had an Direct all about Super Mario's 35th Anniversary. Lots of new Mario games to talk about!
Quick rapidfire on the announcements from the Ubisoft Forward event.
And other gaming news that are very exciting and worrying I'm afraid.
What will Playstation do now? Time will tell.

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E1: Welcome!

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Norderlanders: a gaming podcast.
In our first episode, we introduce our self and go through news and releases for week 36.
Is it possible to record a podcast without noises from the keyboard or squeaking chair? I think not.
First time podcasters here, so the layout may change or evolve at a later date. Also we will do everything in our power to improve the quality.
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