Adam Taylor
The Backlog Files
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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Episodes
014: A Shift In Strategy 05.03.2024 9:34
Adam discusses Pokémon Crystal .
013: The Spice Must Flow 01.03.2024 11:05
Join Adam for a brief look back at the history of Dune in video game form including the most recent strategy game Dune: Spice Wars .
012: Will Pokemon Legends Z-A Be A Switch 2 Launch Title? 28.02.2024 14:02
Join Adam as he discusses the subtext from the February 2024 Pokemon Presents presentation and the announcement of Pokemon Legends Z-A.
011: A New Generation & Pokémon Presents Predictions 26.02.2024 16:45
Adam makes predictions for the Pokémon Presents presentation on 2/27/24 and discusses Pokémon Gold and Silver
010: Maybe They Are The Same Game 20.02.2024 8:57
Adam discusses Pokémon Puzzle League and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge.
009: Mario Vs Donkey Kong (2004) 16.02.2024 10:50
With the remake of Mario Vs Donkey Kong hitting shelves, Adam discusses the original game from 2004 and whether it warrants a full remake.
008: Pokemon Pinball (1999) 13.02.2024 8:59
Adam looks back at Pokémon Pinball and whether it holds up or not.
007: The 3D Transition 06.02.2024 12:40
With the Nintendo 64, Pokémon took a big step into the 3D arena with Pokémon Stadium . Is it as good as it seemed back then? Should The Pokémon Company bring back the battle simulator spin-off? Join Adam for a discussion.
006: Pokemon Trading Card Game 30.01.2024 9:59
How well does the Game Boy Color video game adaptation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game stand up? Adam discusses if the game is as good as it was back in 2000.
005: Palworld First Impressions 25.01.2024 12:49
2024 is off to a controversial start with the arrival of Palworld aka "Pokémon with Guns." Join Adam for a discussion of the game itself and the plagiarism accusations that have come to light since its release.
004: An Excuse For A Peripheral 23.01.2024 9:05
Adam discusses 1998's Hey You, Pikachu! for the Nintendo 64.
003: The Adventures of Todd Snap 16.01.2024 8:21
Adam discusses 1999's Nintendo 64 classic Pokémon Snap.
002: Special Pikachu Edition 09.01.2024 9:41
Adam continues his quest to find the best Pokemon game and discusses Pokemon Yellow .
001: Introductions and Pokemon Red/Blue 02.01.2024 11:25
Welcome to the first episode of The Backlog Files and join Adam as he discusses Pokemon Red and Blue .
000.8: The Fairly OddParents: Breakin' Da Rules 01.01.2024 11:58
Adam looks back at the Nickelodeon licensed game The Fairly OddParents: Breakin' Da Rules for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube.
000.5: Retrowave and Snakeybus 31.12.2023 10:02
Join Adam for a discussion of the indie games Retrowave and Snakeybus .
000.1: A Look Back At Pokemon Generation 9 31.12.2023 1:08:58
Join in for an aggregation of the reviews for the 9th generation of Pokemon including a review of Pokemon Violet and the subsequent reviews of both The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk .
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