Adam Taylor

The Backlog Files

Leisure EN ↓ 125 episodes

On The Backlog Files, host Adam Taylor dives into retro classics, cult favorites, and indie standouts—stacking entries franchise by franchise, platform by platform. Every Tuesday at 9 AM EST, we rank, review, and recommit your next must‑play. From Game Boy gems to Switch surprises, Pokémon deep-dives to horror indies, Adam explores what made each game essential, or stray, and why it still matters today. Expect thoughtful takes, nostalgia, and plenty of “game snack” episodes under 20 minutes. New weekly. Always insightful. Occasionally unexpected.

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Adam Taylor

Episodes

096: Pokemon Day 2026! 03.03.2026 23:35

So Pokemon Wind and Waves will not be arriving in 2026, despite the leaks indicating otherwise. What does this mean for the 30th anniversary of the franchise and a mostly vacant year for releases?

095: Game Review: Sonic X Shadow Generations 24.02.2026 23:50

Adam discusses the latest Sonic the Hedgehog game, Sonic X Shadow Generations.

094: Mario Kart World 17.02.2026 23:48

Adam finally plays Mario Kart World! Join in as he discusses how this changes the franchise going forward.

093: A Pokemon Super Bowl Spot And Backyard Hockey '02 10.02.2026 23:02

Adam continues his quest for a fun hockey game to play on PC and also discusses the ad for Pokemon that aired during the Super Bowl.

092: F**king GameStop 20.01.2026 18:00

Adam discusses GameStop's obvious death rattle as it circles the drain.

091: Pokemon Legends: Z-A - The Mega Dimension 17.12.2025 21:23

With the first and only DLC pack for Pokemon Legends: Z-A out, Adam gives his thoughts on The Mega Dimension.

090: Winter Burrow 25.11.2025 16:58

Adam discusses the new cozy survival crafting game Winter Burrow.

089: GigaSword 19.11.2025 8:32

Adam discusses the new metroidvania Gigasword from Akupara Games. A copy of the game was provided by Akupara Games for review purposes at no cost.

088: Out Of The Park Baseball 26 And Internet Controversies 11.11.2025 18:53

Adam discusses Out of the Park Baseball 26 and the fact that apparently Gamergate is still a thing.

087: Let's Talk About Randomizer Mods 04.11.2025 18:20

So with video games getting more expensive, Adam explores the appeal of the randomizer mod for older games.

086: Once Upon A Katamari 29.10.2025 18:11

Adam discusses the new Katamari game: Once Upon A Katamari.

085: Game Review - Pokemon Legends: Z-A 21.10.2025 27:48

Adam discusses what works and what doesn't in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

084: Revisiting Pokemon Legends: Arceus 14.10.2025 17:41

With two days to go until the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Adam looks back at Pokemon Legends: Arceus and what the next entry could bring to the table.

083: PAC-Man World 2 Re-PAC 30.09.2025 22:05

Adam discusses the new remake of PAC-Man World 2 for modern consoles and PC.

082: The September 2025 Nintendo Direct 14.09.2025 25:30

Adam discusses the latest Nintendo Direct and what this means for people who do not have a Switch 2 yet.

081: Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (PS1) 03.09.2025 20:55

Adam goes back to the PS1 to revisit Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue.

080: Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PS1) 26.08.2025 20:40

Adam looks back at the PlayStation game Buzz Lightyear of Star Command.

079: Maybe I Was Wrong About Pokemon Legends: Z-A 21.08.2025 21:18

Adam discusses the response to the new battle system in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and what this could mean for the franchise in the future.

078: Spore 19.08.2025 14:30

Adam looks back at the much-maligned PC game Spore and whether or not it deserves a second look.

077: Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure (2003) 13.08.2025 23:12

Adam discusses Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.

076: Cardboard Towns and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac 05.08.2025 19:58

Adam checks out a new deck-building rogue-like city-builder (a lot of hyphens) called Cardboard Towns and discusses the announcement of the remake of the classic game Pac-Man World 2.

075: Uh-Oh 22.07.2025 24:32

The July 2025 Pokemon Presents has come and gone so Adam breaks down what little we can learn from what was announced for Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

074: Replaying Final Fantasy (1987): Is the Original Still Worth It? 15.07.2025 12:53

The crystals are calling! On this episode of The Backlog Files , we revisit the original Final Fantasy, the 8-bit classic that saved Square and sparked a global RPG phenomenon. From turn-based battles to dungeon crawling, we discuss what holds up, what doesn’t, and why this game still matters. Support the show by donating at ko-fi.com/MWPNews andsubscribe to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@MWP...

073: Indie Spotlight: Time Is Honey 09.07.2025 5:27

How does Time Is Honey keep players coming back for ‘just one more upgrade’? We explore its idle mechanics, progression loops, and bee-themed charm. Support the show by donating at ko-fi.com/MWPNews and subscribe to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@MWPNewsGaming

072: Nanomon - Virtual Pet 10.06.2025 15:45

Adam discusses the upcoming background game Nanomon - Virtual Pet from Akupara Games. A code was provided at no cost for this game for review purposes.