Norderlanders: A Gaming Podcast

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

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

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.

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.

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. Consider leaving us a nice review if you liked the episode  You can also send messages on Twitter @emngran, to start some conversation and maybe even give us some feedback of what you think about the show in total. We would love to be challenged and have conversation in general! 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. 

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. 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: (00:00:00) | 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)

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! 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: (00:00:00) 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. 

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... 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: (00:00:00) 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.

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.  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 - 00:11:25 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.

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? 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 - 00:15:54 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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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? 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 - 00:04:00 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).

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! 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 - 00:10:57 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.  

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. 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 - 00:07:07 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).

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.

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!

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.  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:00:00:21 - 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.