Episode 263: The Elden Ring Was the Friends We Made Along the Way

Nerds Without Pants

Welcome to the next Headlines edition of Nerds Without Pants! Julian and Justin are both in holding patterns waiting on bigger games, so this episode has us checking out some different stuff in the meantime, as well as some eclectic news stories that we hope you’ll enjoy. All that, and your emails! 00:00 – 20:57 Parental words of wisdom? 21:29 – 1:32:51 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Justin’s new rig, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Double Dragon Gaiden, Final Fantasy IV, Sea of Stars, returning to The Lands Between 1:33:06 – 3:14:43 HEADLINES 3:15:09 – 3:56:57 EMAIL BANANA BOAT and outro Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail announced at the 2023 Fan Fest: https://www.ign.com/articles/dawntrail-officially-announced-as-final-fantasy-14s-fifth-major-expansion Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes delayed to 2024: https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/eiyuden-chronicle-hundred-heroes-delayed-to-q2-2024 Sunsoft returns, plans to revisit older titles: https://www.ign.com/articles/sunsoft-is-back-to-remind-fans-of-its-nes-glory-days Indie dev says that Baldur’s Gate 3 should not be the new bar for quality, sparks debate: https://gameworldobserver.com/2023/07/12/baldurs-gate-3-new-standard-for-rpg-genre-opinions NEXT EPISODE: STAGE SELECT: Tell us what makes a side quest worth doing in your opinion! VIDEO GAME CAGE MATCH: Castlevania vs Mickey Mania SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS BY 7:30 CENTRAL ON 8/11! Twitter: @NWPcast Email: [e-mail] Our theme song “Relax” and interstitial tracks “To the Maxx” and “Moody Grooves” are written and performed by Megan McDuffee.