Dave Jackson

Tales from the Backlog

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A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle.

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Auteur

Dave Jackson

Categorie

Leisure

Website van de podcast

talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm

Nieuwste aflevering

28 okt. 2026

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Afleveringen

5: Firewatch (with Jake Anderson) 22.11.2021 1:42:59

In the first in the Lazy Sunday series focusing on short indie games, Dave is joined by climbing safety enthusiast Jake Anderson to discuss Campo Santo's hit walking sim, Firewatch. Firewatch is at the same time critically acclaimed and a bit of a lightning rod for criticism. Find out what Dave and Jake think in the episode. TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Firewatch 12:15, Spoiler Section 44:47 GDC Talk o...

4: Hades (with Aaron Angle and Jim Rodeman) 15.11.2021 2:15:30

Dave is joined by Aaron "The Minotaur" Angle and nectar enthusiast Jim Rodeman to discuss Supergiant's latest hit, Hades. Hades brings some things to the table that will bring in players who don't normally play roguelites or fall off of them quickly. Listen to find out if it it was enough for us. TIMESTAMPS: (Intro 0:00, Hades 11:47, Spoiler Section 1:24:28) NoClip documentary series chronicling t...

3: Hitman (2016) (with Scott Danielson) 08.11.2021 2:29:29

Dave is joined by Helmut Kruger enthusiast Scott Danielson to discuss the 2016 reboot of the Hitman series. This is the first game in the truly wonderful World of Assassination Trilogy. Join us as we go in detail about what makes this game work, and our favorite memories of each level in the spoiler section. TIMESTAMPS: (Intro 0:00, Hitman 11:30, Spoiler Section 1:17:44) [Support Tales from the Ba...

2: Ghost of Tsushima (with Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney) 01.11.2021 2:01:10

Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney to discuss Sucker Punch Productions' 2020 hit, Ghost of Tsushima. This is a stunningly beautiful open world game that does not quite transcend genre tropes, but does a great job to hide them and build immersion. Throw in a few fun new mechanics and some great story moments, and you've got a recipe for a damn good game. TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Ghost of...

1: Rocket League (with Aaron Angle and Ryan Arrington) 25.10.2021 1:20:29

Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Arrington to discuss Rocket League, one of the best modern sports games available. For this game to be the topic of the first episode of this show, you know it's a special one. Smooth controls, kinetic action, and all of the highs and lows that you get playing real sports- it's all here. TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Rocket League 14:26, no spoiler section) Noclip...