The #Backlog Breakdown

This week, Nate gives some thoughts on the PlayStation Plus price hike and the Sony game share process. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever) , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon . If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate...

Video games are our primary forms of recreation. But what happens when it no longer becomes a medium conducive to rest, and instead becomes a thing done in default, with little to no restorative effect? Well that, my friends, is called "burnout". And burnout is the topic of this week's conversation. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X,...

This week, Josh talks about his game collection and a potentially healthier way to look at what to play next. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever) , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon . If you want to get more personal, you can fin...

Earlier this year, we had a brochacho backlog draft. Today, 6 of the guys who participated in this draft got together to discuss what they played and what they learned from it. Go follow Paul over on Twitch Check out Wes's podcast, Retronim Go say Hi to TrashTurkey on Twitter (or X, whatever) Introduce yourself to Porcho on Facebook And join Dorian in our Discord And you can also join us...

This week, Nate talks about the games he wants to introduce to his son and considers what games on the Top 100 list would appeal to kids. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel ! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And...

This week, the boys are joined by Mark Erickson of 11.5 Minutes to Talk About Video Games to talk about video games! More specifically, video game budgets and and the pros and cons of AAA games and indies. Check out 11.5 Minutes to Talk About Video Games by clicking here! Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebackl...

This week, Josh gives some thoughts on the value of friendship, priorities in the midst of change, and how video games can be enjoyed together with others. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel ! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdo...

Your hosts are dads. They're also gamers. How do they do both? Sometimes poorly, and sometimes not. But that's what they're talking about today! Being dads and playing games well. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon . If you wa...

This week, Nate and Josh have to address something a bit more serious than usual. It has come to their attention that there is another podcast out there masquerading as a cheap imitation of the Breakdown, and they're not amused. Well, maybe slightly amused. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something mor...

Twice a year, we like to evaluate the state of our Top 100 list. Both because of our own changing tastes and the gaming landscape shifting as a whole. How does it hold up? Do games need to come down? What needs to be added? Come hang with us as we talk the merits (and demerits) of the games currently known as the Top 100 of all time. You can view a copy of the current list here: https://docs.googl...

This week, Nate and Josh run down the Fantasy League roster and give their thoughts on current standings and the next few games scheduled to come out this year. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel ! You can also email us at thebacklogbr...

After completing Majora's Mask, Josh wanted to give the N64 a fair shake. So this week on the podcast, he brings on a guest to discuss his experience with the pioneering console. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon . If you wan...

This week, Nate invites his co-host of the SnapChatter podcast on to talk about...well, Marvel Snap, of course! You can check out older episodes of Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel ! You can a...

There are good takes and there are bad takes. There are new and novel takes, and there are old and tired takes. This week, Nate and Josh tackle an internet take on whether men ought to play video games. Any guesses as to what kind of take it is? Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And...

This week, Josh talks about his love for the Taiko no Tatsujin series and what makes Rhythm Festival special, before jumping into a Top 5 of his favorite tracks from the game! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel ! You can also email us...

The first quarter of 2023 Book Club game is the N64 (classic?): The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Dorian and Jacob join Josh to talk about the uniqueness of this game and what makes it stand out in one of the best gaming series of all time. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if...

This week Nate gives a few more thoughts on Phil Spencer's bad day and the current state of Microsoft--this time a bit more positive? Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel ! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if y...

This week, we're each bringing our bag of tricks and grabbing whatever we want out of it. So sit down and listen to us talk about AI and Xbox for a couple of hours! Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon . If you want to get more...

On this week's bite sized episode, Josh ranks all of The Legend of Zelda games that he's played on a tier list. We'd love to hear how wrong you think he is, so make your own list and send it our way! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel...

With Nintendo shutting down the 3DS and WiiU eShops, the guys spend some time thinking over the times they've had with the service and rehashing some thoughts on physical VS digital games. Check out Nate's new podcast Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter , Instagram , and Discord . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gm...

This week, Nate takes a look at a few news articles and gives his thoughts on the current gaming landscape. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel ! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, y...

This week we're tackling a concept that we've termed "negative play". What exactly is that? Well, it's when you play in ways that don't fundamental build up, but tear down. Particularly, when we play against other people in ways that attempt to tear them down. Is all fair in love, war, and video games? And if so, does it have any affect on us as people? Check out Nate's new podcast Snap...

On this week's bite sized episode, Josh interacts with some of our write-in answers to last week's question: "If you were the creative director for the Castlevania series, where would you take the games next?" Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on...

As Metroidvania March comes to a close, Nate and Josh discuss some of their final thoughts on Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club , Here is our Twitter , here's our newly formed Instagram account , and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel ! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail...

As the second half of Metroidvania Madness in March, the boys play the classic Ps1 title Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Does it hold up? Is it better than Super Metroid? Why isn't the genre called "Castleroids"? Find out (or not) on this episode of the breakdown! Check out Nate's new podcast Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Join us over on social media! We're on Fac...