The #Backlog Breakdown

On this episode of the Cheeselog backbook bake sale, the bois have some special guests, the lads from the Error 204 podcast. Luke and Mark join Nate and Josh as they look at the latest Nintendo Direct, covering Switch games that are set to release in 2019. As an extra special treat, Nate and Josh also stuck around after the show to talk about Christian conduct as it pertains to mockery and sarcasm...

On this episode the bois are talking about processing power. What is it good for? Absolutely...well, something. It can definitely make your game look prettier and run smoother, but what else does it do? Is there more potential yet to be unlocked? Where does gaming go from here? All or none of your questions will be answered here on the Backlog Breakdown! If you dig our conversations, we'd recommen...

In order to make a more concerted effort to beatdown their backlogs in 2019, a group of people came together and codified the competition that is now known as "#BacklogGolf." What is this glorious new sport, you may ask? Well, here to tell you all about it is the game master himself, Mr. Eric Bryant. You can contact us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com or The Backlog Book Club on Facebook Catch Nat...

Episode 15.5: Scaling Mountains and Slaying Giants with Micah Hendrick (Part 2 of 2) The second half of last week's conversation comes in the form of a deep dive into Colossus 3-16, the ending of the game, and some closing thoughts. Personal anecdotes, emotional impact, and mechanical frustrations are shared as we take a look at each Colossus to try and explain the grandeur of this PS2 classic. As...

Today we're looking at the seminal classic, Shadow of the Colossus with Mr. Micah Hendrick. Why is this game so well acclaimed? What is it that makes this game worth of multiple releases and remasters? Why are so many professing gamers obsessed with a game with only 16 enemies? All this and more in our discussion here on the Backlog Breakdown. As you may know, we can get a little long-winded and t...

Merry Christmas Loggers! On the final episode of 2018, the boys have decided to take a look back at the highlights of the year and look forward to what's coming up for the podcast, the group, and some personal goals as well. Need something to do over your Christmas break? Check out: The White Horse Inn & Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent by The Modern Post. You can contact us at thebacklogbreak...

This week the boys are discussing disappointment, enjoyment, and outrage in the gaming community. Do our emotional ties to video game announcements say something deeper about who we are? How should we react to how people react? All your questions will be answered after we report on our personal lives, backlog beatdowns (or lack thereof), and the absolute craziness of this time of year for each of...

With the holidays upon us, what are we sad gamers bois to do? Man up and cultivate relationships with all of the friends and family that we're forced into being around! What are some of the intersections of community and gaming? What are some of the pitfalls in the stories that we partake in? Let's fumble through some of these questions and more on episode 12 of the Backlog Breakdown! Some media r...

On this, the beefiest of bois, Nate and Josh explore the farthest reaches of outer space and their deepest fears with the #backlogbuster game for October, Dead Space. Josh shares his experience as a newbie and horror fan, and Nate attempts to take off his nostalgia goggles after last week's conversation to see how the game holds up a decade later. Spoiler alert: it's still pretty good. Some media...

On this week's episode the boys are talking about that warm nostalgic feeling and reminiscing on the good ole' days. Or are they? Was the past really as rosy as we remember? Are our favorite games really all that good, or were we just dumb kids who didn't know any better? Find out on this week's episode of the The Backlog Breakdown! We also suggest checking out: The Big Sleep The Bookening: The Bi...

Our topic this time around is Completionism. Should you complete every game you own to get the most out of your investment, or should you just finish it as quickly as possible so you can move on and continue beating down your backlog? What are the pitfalls in these approaches? Come get our take of non-brevity on the subject, plus some chatter about Power Rangers, beards, Dead Space, and the weathe...

On the beefiest boi yet, Nate and Josh are joined by Paul, the Techno Funk Boy, and Wes, the Average Trainer, to talk about Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link. Is it as terrible as the internet says that it is? It is as difficult as people say? Is it...a diamond in the rough? Let's break it down! Hashtogs! This episode's load of cool content to check out: The Book of Atrus Power Rangers RPM WMAC Maste...

On this week's breakdown, Josh and Nate take a strange journey through the topic of entertainment and its importance in their lives. We all agree that there are benefits to video games, but does that make entertainment a right? What is its proper place? What are some signs of addiction or idolatry? What about contentment? This week's plugs for other cool content: SelfWire Fallen and Redeemed Mascu...

Part 2 of our series on emulation, ROMs, and art centers around the idea of games preservation. Should art be preserved? Does God care about preservation? How do you decide which games to preserve? Get all the answers on this week's episode! Plugs and other materials related to games preservation: Lost Levels GameHistory.org Retronauts - Episodes 41, 62, & 76. Back in My Play Episode 99 A Life...

This week's breakdown is a conversation that was brought up by a good friend of the show, Wes. Because the topic of emulation and ROMs is complex and multifaceted, we're splitting it up into 2 parts, the first of which lays the foundation of our understanding and differing perspectives on the issue. Some related topics we touch on are "Games as Art", the difference between emulation and ROMs, God'...

Today's breakdown centers around the discussion of how you decide to tackle games in your backlog. What do you like to play, and how do you determine what's worth picking up? Do you play games for the story, the music and artwork, or the gameplay mechanics? Is it a combination of the three? What does genre have to do with it? In addition to that, we also coin some timeless phrases like "Corpse Pai...

This week's main topic of discussion is the latest and greatest that video games have to offer. They often promise the world on a disc but can they really live up to all the hype? Join us as we take a look at some of the pros and cons of early adopting and what it means for our backlogs. But before we get there, we've got an extended edition of the Backlog Report that touches on all kinds of topic...

This week we're discussing Steals, Deals, and Meals on Wheels. Well not really, but 2 out of 3 ain't bad. As good stewards, we want to be able to take advantage of sales and get the most out of our money, but is it always wise to continue to purchase more games even when we already have a lot to play? Shoutouts to our bros at: The Error 204 Podcast The Reformed Gamers and be sure to listen to some...

On the inaugural episode of The Backlog Breakdown, we attempt to answer the questions What is this podcast all about? Why are we doing it? and How will it be done? Plus we use a few smart-sounding catch phrases like "A theology of leisure" and talk about Bourbon. Shoutouts to our bros at: The Reformed Gamers The GG App The So...Talk to Me Podcast and Partnering to Remember for Bible memorization t...

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