The #Backlog Breakdown

This week, Nate gives a defense of video games as art: the good, the bad, and the ugly. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podc...

It's been (almost) 2 months since the Nintendo Switch 2 was released, so we invited on a couple of friends to talk about our experiences with it over the past couple of months and whether or not its worth your time and money. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our...

Josh talks about how he's using (and not using) his phone these days so he can play some more video games. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network...

Wesley Rea, The Henshin Dad Himself joins Josh to talk about one of his favorite games of all time: Xenoblade Chronicles 3. For those who may be new to the game, we'll tackle how it is different from the other games in the series, and what makes it worth the time investment. And for the Xenoblade veterans, we'll be diving deep into the themes and nuances of the the different elements of the game t...

Every 6 months, we pick one of our question askers to win $25. Is it you this time? Are you the winner? Listen in as we reminisce and pick a winner! We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown i...

This week, we're tackling another Patron pick: Long Gone Days, the indie sci-fi RPG about an evil conspiracy to take over Poland. Our patron, gracious Josh, joins us to talk about why he picked the game and his thoughts on the experience. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you...

In this episode, Nate reflects on the often negative tone surrounding advancements in video games—especially when changes don’t meet players' expectations. Rather than reacting with frustration or cynicism, Nate challenges us to respond with the Christian virtue of kindness. How can we be salt and light in the gaming world, bringing grace, understanding, and encouragement into spaces that are ofte...

We're halfway through 2025 and we've played some video games! Do any of them deserve to be on our Top 100 list? Is there anything current on the list that needs to be dropped or shuffled? Why would we do that to our perfect list? All this and more on this week's episode of The Backlog Breakdown! You can view our current Top 100 list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1shRB_fLOspxuBz78Ol8Dfx0...

This week, Josh recounts his love (and possibly hatred) for the original GameBoy. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts th...

The video game industry is in a tough place right now. On the one hand, there are a number of big budget releases that have failed to meet sales expectations due to their bloated budgets. And on the other hand, we're also seeing some smaller teams create well received games and rake in a decent profit for their work. What can we learn from the changing landscape? The State of the Arc podcast refer...

On our Mega Man X episode, we noted that we don't really understand the story of how Mega Man X is related to Mega Man and what connections there may or may not be. In comes Wesley to correct our poor assumptions and set us straight. This week, he's tackling the lore behind Mega Man X and how it relates to the original series on the NES. Check out Wesley's podcast, Retronim, here: https://open.spo...

This week, we're talking about another Patron pick: the 2012 immersive sim Dishonored. Isaac joins us to discuss what we think is special about the game and whether or not it holds up 13 years later. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon : https://www.pat...

On this bite sized episode, Nate addresses his concerns with Quick Play's 5-point rating scale. Check out the Quick Play episode where Mark breaks down his thoughts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL8hsiJxJFA We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: h...

Our good friend and Patron, John, joins in to discuss his Patron Pick: The Banner Saga. Is it worth your time, or should it be left behind and forgotten? Are there any deeper themes the game touches on? Check out this week's episode and find out! We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was only a couple of weeks ago. Let's talk about it between 2 bros! We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network...

The Stanley Parable is an comedic walking sim indie game that's over 10 years old. It's also number 92 on our Top 100 games of all time. Does it still deserve its place there in 2025? Tune in and find out our thoughts on The Stanley Parable! We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, y...

Arkone Lightwave joins Nate to talk about the league of mediocre brotato chaps, our fantasy critic league, and all the movers and shakers from the first quarter 2025. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The B...

Mega Man X is an SNES classic. But why? Is it really one of the greatest games ever made? Does it still hold up in 2025? We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Pla...

Watch out 2025, cause Nate is coming for you with his video games picks to play through this year! We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a netwo...

The guys reconvene to give an extended talk on the state of their backlogs, what they've played in 2025, and how gaming has changed for them this year. Support our friend, the Technofunkboy, by donating to his Kickstarter today: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tfb/the-final-fantasy-mixes-10th-anniversary-remasters We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Lin...

This week, Josh uses a question posed in the discord as a jumping off point to discuss the current state of emulation and his thoughts on how it can be used to beat down your backlog. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/theback...

This week, the books talk about one of the most mysterious video games of all: a book! Why? Well, I guess you'll have to check it out to find out! We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is...

This week, Josh reviews the Nintendo 3DS game: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker. What may be one of the longest and most cumbersome titles for a video game actually pans out to be a fun and interesting game, but it is as good as the rest of the series? Tune in and find out!

This week, the boys are joined by SPyKe, A.K.A. the Alter-Nate, a patron who chose for them to play and discuss The Talos Principle. Can A.I. ever experience consciousness? What does it mean for a machine to possess free will? Can a video game really delve deep into philosophical concepts while you run around completing light puzzles? Join us as we discuss the game and how we thought through some...

The brain trust returns! Nate, Parker, and Micah reconvene to discuss the current state of the industry. A lot has happened in the recent past, including new strategies for Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. What does that mean for the future of the video game industry? We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if yo...