The #Backlog Breakdown

Persona 5 is a huge game. In lieu of this, we decided to split up our discussion of the game into two episodes: one covering our thoughts on the game as a whole, the second diving deeper into the story and themes of the game and what it is trying to say. Our good friend the Henshin Dad joined us to talk about the game and all of is highs and lows. Be sure and join us again in 2 weeks for more Pers...

This weeks's bite sized episode is quite a bit heavier than usual, but sometimes it's good to just stop and take stock of current events and what we can learn from them, even if it leaves us at a loss for words. A bit thank you goes out to TheTechnoFunkBoy for his contribution and for tackling such a tough subject. Be sure and check out his podcast Retro Station which is also a part of the Play We...

We're got some special announcements for you that just couldn't wait for a regular episode: the winners of our AMA contest and the premiere of our Play Well Network! And, because we're bad at brevity, a bunch of other small things as well. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, y...

The nature of digital gaming in the modern world makes playing a plethora of different games convenient and almost universally accessible. But are there still any merits to owning physical games? Why do some people still prefer stacks of cartridges and discs over a single hard drive or memory card? On this episode we're here to tackle the pros and cons of physical and digital gaming. Our Facebook...

Vita means life, Kinda ironic, isn't it? Well, not if your name is Nate McKeever. Listen in to find out why this little handheld may just still be worth your time. This episode was edited by Reed Butterfield. If you have any audio editing, mixing, or mastering needs, check out his website Here for more information. Thanks, Reed! We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook...

This week we invited good friend of the show Jesse Knopp on to talk about his physical collection of games and why he keeps multiple copies of Chrono Trigger on SNES. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . 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...

You've heard of the games but what exactly is a Persona, and where did the concept originate? Can it teach us anything about humanity? Well, Josh gives his rambling thoughts on the subject on this week's bite sized episode. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail...

We asked for questions and you guys responded, so today we're responding to your responses. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . 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 on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter , Facebook , and GG and Josh on...

Nate thinks that Diablo 3 is the greatest shlooter in existence. This week, you get to hear him explain why. Okay, okay, but on the real, you get to hear Nate's history with the series and why he's still a big fan to this day. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gm...

Super Mario Bros. 3 is a dang classic. But does it hold up today like it did back in 1988, or is it a relic of its time? You may already have an inkling of our conclusion from the episode title, but listen in to find out why we see things the way we do. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to...

A few weeks ago we talked about JRPGs and Final Fantasy VI kept coming up, so what better than to look at some piano arrangements of some of the game's best tracks? Well, I'm sure there are a few better things but this will have to do for now. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at theba...

Today's episode marks 50 full length episodes of the podcast, so join us as we look back on the good, the bad, and the beefy of the past 2 years of podcasting. This episode was edited by Reed Butterfield. If you have any audio editing, mixing, or mastering needs, check out his website Here for more information. Thanks, Reed! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You...

In this special edition of the bite sized breakdown, Mr. Wesley Rea regales us with the tale of Nintendo's first dedicated portable handheld console. We hope it will be both engaging and educational for you. Warmest of greetings, Ye olde Backlog bros. Be sure and check out Wesley's podcast, Henshin Dad , and be sure to follow him on Twitter for all things Tokusatsu! We'd love for you to join in ou...

This week we're kicking off a new genre of episodes that focus on picking apart video game genres. Where do we start? Well I'll give you a hint (if you haven't yet read the episode title), we've been playing Octopath Traveler and Persona 5. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us,...

Is Sunday your fun day or is it the day to get the best rest? This week Nate explains his understanding of Sabbatarianism and how he observes it, while Josh just makes bad podcast descriptions. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to sup...

Need some tips on productivity? Well, maybe you're listening to the wrong podcast. But hopefully we can help get you started on the road to using your time well. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . 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...

Coming from our special quarantine bunker (yeah, sorry for the audio quality on this one), Josh breaks down why he got obsessed with Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our...

The remake of Resident Evil 2, released in 2019, popped up on a few "best game of the year" lists. With it being so new, why are we talking about it on a Backlog podcast? Well, there's not much of an answer to that outside of the fact that its a darn good game--and we'll break down the benefits of playing one of the best in the series. A huge thanks to one of our patrons, Micah Hendrick for coming...

Sometimes we play games with our spouses. Castle Crashers is one such game. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . 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 on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on...

In our new series, we're highlighting specific indie games that we think are worth your time. This week, we're taking a look at Hyper Light Drifter by HeartMachine. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . 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 N...

Wes likes games from other countries and you should, too. Why? Well, listen in and find out! Be sure and check out Wesley's podcast, Henshin Dad , and be sure to follow him on Twitter for all things Tokusatsu! We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if y...

Despite the inflammatory title, this week we're discussing how to balance life as an adult while gaming with Beau York of The Country Squire Radio. Beau is a big advocate of podcasting and has about a million projects going on at any one time, so who better to tackle the myth of balance? A big thanks to Beau for making time to come on the show this week. Drop him a line on twitter here and check o...

Josh finished a dark, wacky, slightly convoluted, Japanese sci-fi visual novel and wanted to debrief a little bit. Enjoy his voice as he talks. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . 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 t...

Are video games just an escape from reality? Is it wrong to view them as such? Where is the line between healthy recreation and retreat into virtual reality? While all of your questions may not be answered in a 2 hour podcast, Nate & Josh thought it would be helpful to try and discussion some of these questions as they relate to one of their favorite hobbies. And a big shoutout to Jonathan Hod...

On this week's bite sized episode, Nate makes some observations about Kickstarter and preorders based on the recent announcement of the Wonderful 101 Remaster coming soon from Platinum games. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing conversations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to suppo...