The #Backlog Breakdown

We did it. We finalized our list of greatest games ever released, even if we've never played a lot of them. But it's official, so if you don't like it then you can wait til next year when our official list will probably look very different. 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,...

This week's bite sized episode is contributed by our fantastic friend of the show, the Henshin Dad himself, Mr. Wesley Rea! As a teacher by trade, Wes knows much more about the interplay between games and learning than either of our humble hosts and is here to educate us all about the subject. For more on this topic, Wes recommends checking out the Well PlayED podcast and The Characteristics of Ga...

This week on The Backlog Breakdown, Nate and Josh are culling the official BB Top 100 games of all time list to something a little more manageable--and personal. At least, that's the idea. The list includes 138 games, so they're starting at the bottom and cutting what they believe doesn't belong. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our Twitter . You can also email us at theback...

TheTechnoFunkBoy, Kai himself guests on this bite sized episode to break down the concept of randomness in classic games and its affect on speedruns. Be sure and check out The TechnoFunkBoy's podcasts, The Retro Zoo Super Show and Dice & Dreary and follow him on Twitter to see all that he's up to! If you've got feedback for us, send it to thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com, join our Facebook gr...

In the first episode of 2020, Josh and Nate take a look at what they're expecting from the new year, both in their lives and what's in store for the podcast. The meme that Josh sent Nate can be seen here. 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 w...

We talked about our Christmas gifts and our giveaway winner. Enjoy! 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 PSN at Broccolope or on...

As 2019 comes to close, the Backlog Bros. take a look back to evaluate at what they've played and what they've learned over the past year. #BacklogGolf had its share of pros and cons, and hopefully by reflecting a bit the bois are able to make better decisions in the coming year. Also, if you want to see Norman Reedus and the Magical Fetus, Click Here. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club a...

As the decade comes to a close, Josh explains his method for setting and achieving goals. Does it have anything to do with your backlog? Well, not really. But it may be beneficial. Enter to win a $25 gift card for any digital video game storefront of your choice by sending us your top 10 games of all time and sharing the contest on social media! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here...

This time around, Josh and Nate discuss work, rest, and entertainment. Video games are our hobby of choice, but how should we view it in light of the responsibilities of life? They're definitely a good thing, but can you have too much of a good thing? Enter to win a $25 gift card for any digital video game storefront of your choice by sending us your top 10 games of all time and sharing the contes...

On this week's bite sized episode, Nate is breaking down the benefits of his No Single Player November. Did the frustration mount or did he find it refreshing? Did it go by quickly or did time crawl due to boredom? You'll just have to listen and find out. Enter to win a $25 gift card for any digital video game storefront of your choice by sending us your top 10 games of all time and sharing the co...

This week we're talking about the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. What does a comic strip have to do with video games? Why are we discussing music for the first 20 minutes? Are you a Calvinist? All this and more on this week's episode of the Backlog Breakdown! Enter to win a $25 gift card for any digital video game storefront of your choice by sending us your top 10 games of all time and sharing th...

This week we're talking about the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. What does a comic strip have to do with video games? Why are we discussing music for the first 20 minutes? Are you a Calvinist? All this and more on this week's episode of the Backlog Breakdown! Enter to win a $25 gift card for any digital video game storefront of your choice by sending us your top 10 games of all time and sharing th...

On this week's bite sized episode, Josh confirms the rumors: he did in fact find himself a PS4. So get ready for a story for which you already know the ending. In addition, he also talked about Jackbox and why you might want to pick yourself up a pack or two for the holidays. He forgot to mention it on the episode, but he recommends Party Pack 4 because it includes Fibbage 3, which has a handy "fa...

Due to a last minute scheduling conflict (and poor time management skills) Josh wasn't able to make it on the cast this week, but don't worry because it's a major upgrade. Both Wes and Micah joined Nate to talk about the upcoming games of 2020 and to put him in the hot seat and grill him on his tastes in gaming. Say Hi to Micah on twitter and read his review of Spirit of the North over at The Refo...

On this week's bite sized episode, Nate takes a look at the tri-Ace developed PS1 classic, Valkyrie Profile. Is it worth your time? Why did it get bumped from your Top 10? All this and more on this episode of the Backlog Breakdown. If you've got feedback for us, send it to thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com, join our Facebook group: The Backlog Book Club , and catch us on Twitter . And if you'd like to...

Welcome back for more spoopiness. Brace yourself, because this episode goes into full on spoiler territory, on a mission to dissect all the best parts of Silent Hill 2: the themes it uses and the story it tells. Fair warning: there is some mature content in this episode. It is tackled in a tasteful way, but the things we will be discussing are not for the faint of heart. You can contact us at theb...

It's that time of year again--time to get spooked! With October coming to a close, Nate and Josh discuss one of the spoopiest games of all time: Silent Hill 2. Because this game is so heavily story driven, note that this is only half of our thoughts on the game. Stay tuned for part 2, coming soon! You can contact us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com, join our Facebook group: The Backlog Book Club ,...

This week's BiteSized episode is hosted by our Backlog Brochacho, Micah Hendrick! Micah is prepared to take you on a Journey through 2012's influential walking simulator by thatgamecompany. What does it mean? Is it worth your time? Why walk in a video game when you can just walk in real life? Well, Micah's got an answer for you as he breaks down the benefits of the indie darling, Journey! Say Hi t...

This time around on the Backlog Breakdown we're talking about what happens when we hear stupid people saying dumb things and feel like we need to enlighten them with our boundless wisdom. Except not. Contrary to popular belief, it's actually possible to disagree with someone on some pretty important topics (like the greatest games of all time, amirite?) and still remain good friends. How is that p...

This week's bite sized episode is all about the challenging, comedic, 2d platforming rogue-like with RPG elements: Rogue Legacy. Is it worth playing? Well, yeah. Especially since you can get it pretty much anywhere for less than $10. But it definitely isn't a stealth game, so why is it called a roguelike, anyway? Well, never fear, Josh is here to give a quick and dirty explanation that may leave y...

This week on the Backlog Breakdown we're traveling deep into the minds of your hosts Nate and Josh to see what they think about the Double Fine studio's cult classic, Psychonauts. Would you be psycho to play this game in 2019, or naut? Ok, I apologize. That was really bad. You can contact us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com, join our Facebook group: The Backlog Book Club , chat on our Discord Serv...

This week's bite sized episode is contributed by our fantastic friend of the show, the Henshin Dad himself, Mr. Wesley Rea! He's giving a slightly different perspective on the topic of our last episode and the value of "manliness lists." As someone who has immersed himself in different cultures, his input is a valuable addition to what's already been said, if we do say so ourselves. Be sure and ch...

This week on the Backlog Breakdown we're going slightly off script and talking about the 99 steps to manhood, or at least 99 suggestions that some pastor guy made. Is there any value in attempting to quantify something like manhood? Well, we'll talk about it for a couple hours if you're interested. You can contact us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com, join our Facebook group: The Backlog Book Club...

This week Nate's coming at you with a bite sized episode about everyone's favorite pass time: Golf! Well, not really. Video games! Chances are, if you're listening to this, it's one of your favorite pass times. I mean, you're invested enough to spend your time listening to someone talk a video game about golf, so that says something. Anyways. There are also some updates and reporting on some games...

This week on the Backlog Breakdown we're talking about awesome games...that aren't quite as awesome by today's standards. We're acknowledging that nostalgia and historical context plays heavily into our fond memories for certain games, and perhaps some alternatives that may be worth your time. You can contact us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com, join our Facebook group: The Backlog Book Club , cha...