The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog

Episode 113: Rogue Legacy ft. Ashton

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:57:07 +0000

In this episode Adam is joined by special guest and editor extraordinaire, Ashton Ruby, to discuss the indie side-scrolling rogue-like gem: Rogue Legacy!

Episode 112: Kingdom Hearts ft. Eric (The Unlockables Podcast)

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:14:53 +0000

For this episode Adam is joined by the Kingdom Hearts guru Eric from The Unlockables Podcast as we discuss the first Kingdom Hearts game!

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Episode 111: Oxenfree

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:54:23 +0000

Let's go hopping through time and space as we play the indie "gem": Oxenfree

Episode 110: A Short Hike

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:38:51 +0000

Do you like hiking? Are you a short king (or queen)? Then do we have the game for you! Join us as we discuss our time with the cozy indie gem: A Short Hike.

Episode 109: Final Fantasy I, II, & III Pixel Remasters ft. Chris Coplien (Retro Hangover)

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

In this episode Adam is joined by Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast to chat about the first 3 Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters. A lot of waffling on about the Final Fantasy franchise in general but a fun conversation none-the-less!

Episode 108: Monster Hunter (film)

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:38:44 +0000

We're back and checking out another video game film adaptation! This time it's the Monster Hunter film that took the world by storm during Covid (not really), BUT is it as bad as people say it is? Tune in to find out!

Episode 107: God of War Ragnarök

Sun, 26 May 2024 00:37:45 +0000

We've been to War, we've seen Ragnarok, and we came out of it as Gods. Tune in to find out what we thought of the latest instalment in the God of War franchise. Trigger warning for stories of injuries.

Episode 106: Final Fantasy XV

Fri, 03 May 2024 04:52:07 +0000

We're back from our boys road trip around Eos! Take a seat around the camp fire, checkout our holiday photos, and see what we thought about the 15th mainline entry in the Final Fantasy franchise.

Episode 105: Patreon Sneek Peak: Top 5 Waifus and Husbandos

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:54:20 +0000

Life sometimes gets busy, so for this episode we bring you a very special bonus SNEAK PEEK of our Patreon exclusive content! The Patrons decided the episode was one of the most memorable so please enjoy our list of Top 5 waifus and husbandos! If you like this content and want to hear more, you can join our Patreon for as little as $1 via our linktree at: https://linktr.ee/goodbadbacklog

Episode 104: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:51:11 +0000

It's been almost 4 years and 100 episodes later, but Kiaran and Adam have finally reunited with Francis York Morgan to try out the sequel no one thought would happen: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise! Does it live up to the first game? Tune in to find out!

Episode 103: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Who is Ethan Carter and where the heck has he gone? Adam and Kiaran are on the case to solve the mystery of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. Tune in to find out if we found him, and whether the mystery is worth solving.

Episode 102: Catherine + Catherine: Full Body

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:45:09 +0000

Grab your pillows and slip on your pink polka dot boxers, we've got a tower of nightmares to climb! Tune in to find out what we thought of Catherine classic and Catherine Full Body.

Episode 101: Concrete Genie

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0000

We're back and unleashing our inner graffiti artists with this PlayStation 4 exclusive: Concrete Genie. Does this game turn out to be an unappreciated gem from a now-defunct studio? or was it rightfully forgotten? Tune in to find out!

Episode 100: GOTY 2023 + Happy 100th Episode!

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

We've made it to 100 episodes! For this very special episode we've merged a mailbag Q&A with our GOTY episode to answer listener questions, award prizes to the best games of the year under various categories, and we give away brand new GBB merch!

Episode 99: L.A. Noire

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Press X to Doubt. We're travelling back in time to 1947 to become detectives in Team Bondi's only game: L.A. Noire.

Episode 98: Death's Door

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Stone the crows! We played Death's Door developed by the talented magicians: Fenn & Foster. Is this a door worth opening or is the gameplay so challenging it'll hit you on the ass on the way out? Tune in to find out!

Episode 97: Alan Wake Remastered

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:58:09 +0000

If you're sensing a Dark Presence don't panic, it's only us back again with a brand new episode as we tackle the Remedy classic: Alan Wake (Remastered)! How does it stack up to the original? Is it as good as one of us remembers? Tune in to find out!

Episode 96: El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:08:16 +0000

What's this? A game about Enoch Powell the British politician from the 70's? Or is it about the blind guy Denzel Washington played who was really into the bible? or is it about the many breasted one? I'm afraid the answer is 'none of the above', but strap yourselves in for the fever dream that is El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron!

Episode 95: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:54:38 +0000

What's that? You want Revenge? You want some Vengeance? How about some REVENGEANCE! *cue electric guitars* This episode we continue our journey through the Metal Gear franchise and finally get the chance to play Platinum Games' entry in the series: Metal Gear Rising Revengeance!

Episode 94: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:02:40 +0000

It's time to don your gillie suits and beat your chest like a macho bro-man because we played our very first Call of Duty game! Are we butch enough to fit in with the US Marines and SAS dudes? Will we understand the appeal of military first person shooters? Who knows, but what we do know is if John Lennon had his way, there would be no peace.

Episode 93: Trek to Yomi

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:16:56 +0000

What is 'yomi'? Is this game good? What time does the 3:10 to Yuma leave? Can Japanese people hear each other having sex behind those paper doors? We ask the important questions in this episode because we played: Trek to Yomi!

Episode 92: The Last Guardian

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:41:12 +0000

We finally did it. We finally completed the Team Ico trilogy! Tune in to find out what we thought of the final entry in the Ico trilogy, and how it stacks up against its predecessors.

Episode 91: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals ft. Chris Coplien

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:51:19 +0000

In this episode Adam is joined by our old friend Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast! We step back to 1996 to see how "good" this allegedly under-appreciated SuperNintendo JRPG actually is!

Episode 90: Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't Dry

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:54:47 +0000

We're back again dipping our toes into the wet spot on the gaming bedsheet that is Leisure Suit Larry. After our last notorious foray with Box Office Bust, how will we feel about a Larry game that gets back to the gameplay roots (hehe) of point-and-dick... er... click?.

Episode 89: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

That's right, we're back with another Metal Gear Solid game! This is the fifth in our journey through the series, how does it stack up to the previous entries? Does it have a good story? Will we actually enjoy the gameplay? Tune in to find out!

Episode 88: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:37:22 +0000

Grab those lightsabers and adjust those crooked jaws! We played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and it was certainly a game.

Episode 87: Hogwarts Legacy ft. Jordan

Fri, 26 May 2023 02:27:45 +0000

Kiaran has been expelled from Hogwarts and for this episode Adam is instead joined by a very special guest! Grab your cloaks of invisibility and top up your goblets of fire with more Pepsi Max, we're in for a magical broomstick ride through the Harry Potter open world adventure: Hogwarts Legacy!

Episode 86: Road 96

Fri, 12 May 2023 00:25:19 +0000

It's a dystopian 1996 and you're a teen, can make it over the border for a better life or will you fall victim to one of the many threats along the way as you hitchhike to your freedom? Find out how we fared in this wild hitchhiking simulator!

Episode 85: Vampire Survivors (ft. Shane from Retro Hangover)

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Another episode and another special guest! This time Shane Koski from the Retro Hangover podcast joins Adam to chat all about Vampire Survivors, the viral sensation where you have to survive an onslaught of enemies... even though there's no vampires.

Episode 84: Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Do you wanna be a King? Do you want to be a prepubescent King with cat ears and a delicate face? Well do we have the game for you! No it's not an anime Visual Novel, its the RPG from Level-5 and Bando Namco: Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom!

Episode 83: Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (ft. Bill from Gaming and Collecting podcast)

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:31:28 +0000

In this episode Adam is joined by special guest: Bill from the Gaming and Collecting podcast! We descend into the depths of the labyrinth and take on the RPG dungeon-crawler/map-making 3DS classic: Etrian Odyssey Untold - The Millennium Girl.

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Episode 82: Final Fantasy the Spirits Within

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Get your jelly guns ready, we're saving the planet from invisible space phantoms in everyone's favorite "photorealistic" CGI animated film: Final Fantasy the Spirits Within!

Episode 81: The Suicide of Rachel Foster

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:22:50 +0000

Grab a glass of your finest Red Rum, we're headed to the Timberline Hotel to solve the mystery of The Suicide of Rachel Foster. Take a shot every time we call the Timberline Hotel 'Timberland'.

This episode covers sensitive subject matter and adult themes, there is a warning in place before we discuss these topics but listen at your own discretion.

Episode 80: Metro Exodus (game) + Metro 2035 (novel)

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:13:45 +0000

All aboard! We're back from our break and going cross country in the latest entry in the Metro franchise: Metro Exodus. As fans of the franchise we also read the novel Metro 2035 and give our thoughts on the third book in the series. Come on comrades, let's explore the Russian wasteland together!

Episode 79: GOTY 2022 + Wrap Up

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

That's a wrap! In this episode we give our own GOTY awards for the games we played this year as well as take a look back at some of the show highlights from 2022! We would like to thank all of our listeners, patrons, and our podcaster friends who helped contribute to this episode! Thank you for an amazing 2022!

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Episode 78: Scorn (ft. Dave Jackson from 'Tales from the Backlog')

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode Adam is joined by friend of the show Dave Jackson to discuss the recently released Giger-inspired "biopunk" game: Scorn. Check out what we thought of it as well as our plot analysis and interpretations.

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Episode 77: Yakuza Kiwami

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

We're back again skulking the streets of Kamurocho. It's our second foray into the Yakuza franchise, tune in to find out what we think of the remake to the first game and how it compares to our experience with Yakuza 0!

Episode 76: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode we go for a simulated stroll through the quaint English village of Yaughton and try to figure out where tf did everyone go?

Episode 75: BONUS #17 - Uncharted (2022 film)

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

You asked for it, and we delivered. We watched the highly anticipated (maybe) film adaptation of the iconic Sony property and boy did we have opinions! If you want to hear two idiots pick a mediocre film to pieces, you've come to the right place! Tune in to find out what we thought!

Episode 74: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:11:00 +0000

Grab you're spelunking boots because we're hopping back into the Uncharted franchise with the DLC turned full-game - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. How does the game fair without the franchise's main man Nathan Drake? Tune in to find out!

Episode 73: BONUS #16 - As Dusk Falls ft. Chris Coplien and Jon

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 05:50:19 +0000

Do you like stories? Well this game certainly has a story! Joining Adam in this episode are special guests: Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast, and Jon to discuss our in-depth thoughts on the latest narrative adventure game published by Xbox Game Studios: As Dusk Falls.

Episode 72: God of War (2018)

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:28:03 +0000

Grab your magical axes, arrows, and severed heads of exposition. It's time for us to finally play the 2018 GOTY alleged 'masterpiece': God of War. Is the praise justified? Is this the best game we've ever covered? Is Kratos a DILF? Tune in to find out.

Episode 71: Patreon Sneak Peek: Critically Acclaimed Games We Won't Try!

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:44:17 +0000

This very special bonus episode is a SNEAK PEEK of our first Patreon episode! We discuss our list of games that are critically acclaimed but we have no intention of playing! If you like this content and want to hear more, you can join our Patreon for as little as $1 via our linktree at: https://linktr.ee/goodbadbacklog

Episode 70: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Hop aboard the S.S Backlog! For this episode we're venturing into spooky waters as we play the first instalment of The Dark Pictures Anthology, the Man of Medan. Will you need a proton pack to fight some ghosts? or has Adam just eaten too much cauliflower rice? Tune in to find out!

Episode 69: Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:48:11 +0000

It's our 69th episode so of course we wanted to do something special and play a game in the very raunchy Leisure Suit Larry franchise! Little did we know it would be so... traumatic.

Episode 68: BONUS #15 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022 film)

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:16:41 +0000

You asked and we answered. Adam and Kiaran re-enter Sega's gaping ring and return to the world of Sonic the Hedgehog in the sequel film from 2022. We discuss the plot, the characters, Sonichu, Rebel Wilson, Idris Elba's voice acting, our ideas for the sequel, and so much more. We hope it was worth the wait!

Episode 67: Prey (2017)

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:09:18 +0000

Is it a coffee cup? Is it a stapler? No! It's Adam and Kiaran mimicking mundane office items in order to take over Talos 1. Come join us as we play the under-appreciated gem from Arkane Studios: Prey (2017). Not to be confused with Prey (2006) or Pray (MC Hammer).

Episode 66: BONUS #14 - Eiyuden Chronicle Rising ft. Chris Coplien and Kade

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:53:35 +0000

Get your stamp cards ready, Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast and Kade from the Gaming Memories podcast have joined Adam to run errands with our anthropomorphic Kangaroo friend in the prequel to the spiritual successor of the Suikoden franchise. Confused? Me too!

Episode 65: Tearaway + Tearaway Unfolded

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:32:53 +0000

We have a message for you. Yes YOU. The You in the sky. Join us as we deliver this very important message with custom-made art pieces, as we compare Tearaway on the Vita and Tearaway Unfolded on the PS4.

Episode 64: Days Gone

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:38:45 +0000

Grab your dog skull rings, leather vests, red hankies, and ass-less chaps... It's time to fulfil your biker boy fantasy in post-apocalyptic Oregon. Join us for a particularly fun episode as we take on and critique: Days Gone.

Episode 63: BONUS #13 - Threads of Fate ft. Chris Coplien and Ozzy Garcia

Wed, 25 May 2022 09:52:17 +0000

In this episode Adam is joined by special guests Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover Podcast, and Ozzy Garcia (a Cuban). We took on Squaresoft's 1999 forgotten PS1 JRPG: Threads of Fate... or Dewprism if you're a purist like Chris. Was the game worth it? Is there a good reason it was forgotten? Tune in to find out!

Episode 62: The Wolf Among Us

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Join us for a stroll through Fabletown where we meet the colourful locals, view the onstage entertainment at the Pudding & Pie, and solve some gruesome murders. Did we enjoy our time in Fabletown, or did the locals make us want to wolf-out and rip some throats? Find out as we play: The Wolf Among Us.

Episode 61: Metro: Last Light

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:55:11 +0000

You asked for it, so we answered! Join us again as we sneak through the tunnels of the Moscow Metro and try to survive the apocalyptic wasteland above in the much acclaimed second instalment of the Metro franchise - Metro: Last Light (now with 100% more nudity).

Episode 60: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:14:12 +0000

Slip into your OctoCamo suit and turn on your Solid Eye, it's finally time for our fourth foray through the Metal Gear Solid franchise with MGS4: Guns of the Patriots!

Episode 59: Little Nightmares

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:45:45 +0000

Put on your yellow raincoats and hold onto your lighters, we're delving into the world of Little Nightmares to sneak through the darkness and escape the horror of the maw. What did we think and how does it stack up to other games in the genre? Tune in to find out.

Episode 58: BONUS #12 - Scarlet Nexus (PS5, Xbox, PC) ft. Jon

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:06:48 +0000

Pop a couple of paracetamol, you're about to get one hell of a psychic headache as Adam and special guest Jon review the 2021 brain-punk anime action JRPG: Scarlet Nexus. We also talk quite a bit about JRPGs in general, anime, the Scarlet Nexus anime adaptation, and more. Very minor spoilers ahead.

Episode 57: Mass Effect Andromeda (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:37:19 +0000

Pop on your jetpack and brush off your Angaran dictionary, Kiaran and Adam have taken a one-way trip to the Andromeda galaxy in the largely criticised sequel of the Mass Effect trilogy. We talk about our history with the franchise, our impressions of the characters, Turian tongues, krogan genitalia, and much much more. But most importantly: is it really THAT bad?

Episode 56: BONUS #11 - The 2022 Winter Retrolympics! (Hosted by Secret Levels)

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:00:00 +0000

7 podcasters, 1 prize. Who will take home the gold in this retro game trivia extravaganza hosted by the quizmaster himself: Toby from Secret Levels podcast. Tune in to find out where the Good Bad Backlog boys placed and play along for yourself!

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Episode 55: Firewatch (PC, Xbox PS4, Switch)

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:41:01 +0000

In this episode we escape our traumatic lives and head off to OL' SHOSHONE during the best year ever (1988). Grab a glass of Campo De Santo and find out what we thought about this brilliant narrative-heavy walking sim.

Episode 54: Bonus #10 - Castlevania Judgement (Wii) ft. Chris Coplien from Retro Hangover

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:21:40 +0000

Chris Coplien from Retro Hangover joins the show to fill in for Kiaran and discuss the red-headed stepchild of the Castlevania franchise. Is the Wii 3D fighting game an abomination to rival the most fearsome night creature? or is it the unofficial Death Note crossover you never knew you wanted? Tune in to find out and also hear our pitches for the next Castlevania spinoff title!

Episode 53: Valkyria Chronicles (PS3, PS4, Switch, PC)

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:03:37 +0000

In this episode we enlist in Squad 7 of the Gallian militia along with Rosie the racist, Murial, and super gay Jann. Do we have the strategic chops to beat the Imperial invaders out of our homeland or did we rage quit half way through? Tune in to find out our take on the alleged "Best Strategy RPG on PS3".

Episode 52: Metro 2033 (game & book)

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Take off your oxygen masks, put your feet up, and sit back with some mushroom tea as we discuss the Metro 2033 video game and the novel it was adapted from.

Episode 51: The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (360, PS3, PC)

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode we dust off an oldie from the backlog and try out the game that was supposed to be the reboot of the XCOM franchise. Is it an under-appreciated hidden gem or has time forgotten this game for a reason? Tune in to find out!

Episode 50: 50th Episode Q&A Special!

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:46:28 +0000

To celebrate our 50th episode, we answered a bunch of questions from our friends, listeners, and fellow podcasters. Everything from 'Has there been a game you enjoyed that you weren't expecting to?' to 'Do you sit or stand to wipe your ass?'. Strap yourselves in, this one gets wild.

Episode 49: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2, PS3, Vita, 360)

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:30:01 +0000

How do you like your Snake: Naked or Solid? Find out how we eat ours as we discuss the third entry in the Metal Gear Solid franchise: Snake Eater. We also randomly talk about Wicked City, Bluepoint Games, and iconic video game songs.

Episode 48: Yakuza 0 (PS3, PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:56:16 +0000

In this episode the boys visit the red light districts of Kamurocho and Sotenbori to fight street thugs, train hostesses, buy realestate, and sing karaoke in the first chronological entry in the Yakuza storyline. Did they find the game as fiery as the Dragon of Dojima? or was it as nuts as the Mad Dog of Shimano? Tune in to find out. We also made it into the best 30 Australian Gaming Podcasts according to Feedspot.

Episode 47: Bonus #9 - Super Mario Bros (1993 film)

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:45:58 +0000

Special guest Ethan Mace joins Adam and Kiaran taking on the very first live action film based on a video game: Super Mario Bros (1993). Join us in Dinohattan as we run through the plot of the film, poke fun at the campiness, and appreciate the absurdity that is the 90's Mario film. Grab your tools because these plumbers are going to get you wet!

Episode 46: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (PS4, Xbox One/Series, PC, Switch)

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:16:12 +0000

In this episode Adam and Kiaran venture into Helheim to take on Ninja Theory's indie AAA game: Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice. Is the game worth the sacrifice or is it a Hel of a time? Tune in to find out!

Episode 45: Bonus #8 - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020 film)

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:00:44 +0000

Adam and Kiaran hop through Sega's gaping ring and into the world of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. We discuss the controversial character design, the most important character: Longclaw, Australian Idol failed auditions, the brilliance of Jim Carrey, Sonichu, and give our final thoughts on the quality of the film.

Episode 44: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2, PS3, Vita, Xbox, 360)

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:49:20 +0000

In this episode, Adam and Kiaran take on the La-li-lu-le-lo with everyone's favourite Solid Snake replacement, Raiden. Actually, I am in really bad shape financially. I pay money to my ex-wife as part of our divorce settlement, among other bills... I just had no choice but to make you pay for lunch the other day. I'm really sorry.

Episode 43: Vagrant Story (PS1, PSN)

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Kiaran and Adam journey back to the year 2000 when this title hit the shelves. Does it live up to the legacy of the RPGs from that era when Square was king? Join us in the kingdom of Valendia to find out as we tell a story of a Vagrant named Ashley Riot.

Episode 42: Limbo + Inside

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:26:40 +0000

Brain slugs, sirens, buzz saws, and meatballs! Kiaran and Adam chat about these two gems from indie developer Playdead and give a little background on the devs.

Episode 41: Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Howdy y'all, come join Adam and Kiaran as they venture into the wild west in Rockstar's cowboy-epic: Red Dead Redemption 2. Heavy spoilers are discussed for both Red Dead 2 and Red Dead 1 so be prepared. We also draw the winner of our 1 year anniversary competition! Saddle up!

Episode 40: Bonus #7 - Devil Survivor Overclocked (3DS) ft Ethan Mace

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:04:17 +0000

In this episode Adam is joined by Ethan Mace from the Play Your Way Podcast as they tackle their Shin Megami Tensei backlog starting with Devil Survivor. Pop in and see what they thought of this turn-based strategy RPG that takes place in a modern day Tokyo in demon lockdown.

Episode 39: Bonus #6 Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (film)

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:15:15 +0000

Adam and Kiaran journey into Ryme City for our very first episode discussing a film. Join us as we discuss our history with the Pokemon franchise, the Ryme City sanitation department, doing it with Ditto, and Pokemon dentistry. We also announce our first giveaway!

Episode 38: Undertale (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Vita)

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:22:32 +0000

Adam and Kiaran go down the rabbit hole into the underworld to experience the wacky indie RPG: Undertale.

Episode 37: Titanfall 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Thu, 27 May 2021 20:04:39 +0000

Chuck on your pilot suits and hop in your titans, in this episode Adam and Kiaran discuss Respawn Entertainment's shooter: Titanfall 2. We also discuss magpies, small penises, and prostate exams.

Episode 36: Life is Strange (PS3/4, Xbox One/360, PC, iOS, Android)

Thu, 13 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Adam and Kiaran rewind time in this hella hipster Dontnod hit: Life is Strange. Will they have a pleasant holiday in Arcadia Bay or will the storm known as 'Chloe' leave them raging?

Episode 35: Vanquish (360, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:27:54 +0000

Adam and Kiaran knee-slide their way through this sci-fi action shooter from Platinum Games. Does it live up to the standards of Platinum's other masterpieces? Tune in to find out.

Episode 34: Bonus #5 - Nier Automata ft. Chris Coplien

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:22:15 +0000

Special guest Chris Coplien from Retro Hangover Podcast returns for a spoilerific discussion on one of Adam's favourite games: Nier Automata. We chat our impressions, story spoilers, Yoko Taro, the Draken-Nier franchise, and more. So where the bloody hell are ya?

Episode 33: Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4, PS5)

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:58:31 +0000

This episode sees Adam and Kiaran taking a stroll down memory lane and playing Part 1 of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Tune in to find out what we thought of our experience, the additional content, and the ending. Story spoilers discussed at the end and what we think it means for Part 2 in the series.

Episode 32: Bonus #4 - The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA) ft. Brian Miller from Play Your Way

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:27:48 +0000

In this bonus episode Adam is joined by Brian Miller from the Play Your Way podcast to discuss our play through of the 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' set in Hyrule: Zelda Minish Cap. We chat all things Zelda and off topic such as: the Spaceworld 2000 and 2001 Wind Waker controversy, relying on walkthroughs, people who insult the things you love, gamer entitlement, Nintendo Directs, and the Mass Effect 3 ending (of all things). So put on your cap, shrink down to our level, and let's talk.

Episode 31: Bloodborne (PS4)

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:40:50 +0000

Grab your torches and pitchforks, Adam and Kiaran are in Yharnam and we're killing all kinds of beasts and gods in the From Software masterpiece: Bloodborne. We chat about our history with the SoulsBorne series and everything we loved about this dark, gothic trip into cosmic horror.

Episode 30: Control (PS5, XSX, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:37:39 +0000

*SPOILER FREE* Adam and Kiaran explore the corporate nightmare that is the Federal Bureau of Control with all it's poorly archived files and inter-dimensional enemies out to kill. Find out what we thought of Remedy Entertainment's surreal adventure-shooter: Control.

Episode 29: Metal Gear Solid (PS1) + The Twin Snakes (GCN)

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:31:34 +0000

In this episode Kiaran takes on the original PlayStation 1 version of Hideo Kojima's classic Metal Gear Solid while Adam takes on the GameCube remake Metal Gear Solid The Twin Snakes from now-disgraced developer: Silicon Knights. As well-known stealth un-enthusiasts what did they think of the gameplay for the title that popularised the stealth espionage genre? and more importantly, what did they think of the story? Tune in to find out.

Episode 28: Ys: Memories of Celceta (Vita, PS4, PC)

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:34:31 +0000

Kiaran and Adam spend this episode trudging through the Great Forest of Celceta in this PS Vita and PS4 action role-playing game from Falcom. The Ys series has a solid critical reception and a cult following but did the Backlog boys like it? Tune in to find out. We also discuss our PlayStation 2020 wrap up stats.

Episode 27: Bonus #3 - Trials of Mana (Switch, PS4, PC) ft. Chris Coplien from Retro Hangover

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:32:12 +0000

Adam chats all about the Trials of Mana remake with special guest host Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast! We discuss our experiences with the original version, our thoughts on the remake, the ethics of emulation, and which game we think deserves a similar remake. We also touch on terrible english voice acting, shag-marry-kill, werewolf sex, gay clouds, and more!

Episode 26: Detroit: Become Human (PS4, PC)

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:02:36 +0000

In this episode we share our thoughts on this Quantic Dream interactive gem and walk you down each of our story paths and which endings we got. We also touch on sex with androids, Liza Minelli, hand banging North, and one of us has a big crush on Connor the android. So come on in and Become Human with us.

Episode 25: Bonus #2 - Metroid Prime (GCN, Wii)

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:54:39 +0000

Adam is joined by our first special guest host: Patrick Brickhouse from the Retro Blast Podcast (@RetroBlastUS on twitter) beaming into the show from somewhere outside the orbit of Tallon IV. Join us for a very casual discussion about Metroid Prime, our histories with the franchise, rocks for sale, Samus' caliber as a protagonist, terrible college roommates, chorizos, and much much more.

Episode 24: Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:56:55 +0000

In this episode our consciousness is projected back into the past to revisit this classic entry in the Final Fantasy series. We discuss the game's divisive mechanics, amazing story concepts, fan theories, and defend our boy Squall against the unjust criticism. We also touch on badly-aged tribal face tattoos, Siren's hairy muff, play shag-marry-kill with he cast of FF8, and much much more.

Episode 23: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4)

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 01:16:32 +0000

This week we took on the PS4 exclusive Uncharted 4. We discuss our history with the franchise, how realistic is the climbing, and video gamings number 1 waifu: Elena.

Episode 22: Bonus #1 - 2020 Christmas Special

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:09:34 +0000

For our very first bonus episode we have a chat about our Christmas gaming memories as well as a look back at our favourite games we played during 2020. Put on your Santa hats and join us as we talk Christmas gifts, pissing in the sink, and when we realised the big red guy wasn't real.

Episode 21: Alpha Protocol (PS3, 360, PC)

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:00:01 +0000

In this episode we take on Obsidian Entertainment's espionage RPG. Who did we execute? Who did we save? and more importantly: who did we bang? Join us to find out. We also talk accidental white power, pump and dumps, donkey ladies, and much more.

Episode 20: Knack (PS4)

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This episode we take on the PS4 launch title Knack. Join us to find out what we thought about the constant death, tedious item collection, and infuriating inability to change difficulty. Adam also tells a disturbing story about an ingrown hair.

Episode 19: Gravity Rush (Vita, PS4)

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:00:01 +0000

We're back on our new bi-weekly schedule with SCE Japan's PS Vita classic: Gravity Rush! Jump on in and see how we felt about this cult classic and if the Vita version holds up. We also discuss Ganguro girls, drinking beer, and what happens when you eat too much beetroot! Let's do this, we've missed you!

Episode 18: Vampyr (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch)

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week we stalk the dreary streets of 1918 London in Dontnod's bloodthirsty RPG: Vampyr. We talk about our experience playing the game, our critique of the voice acting, and ask the hard hitting questions like: 'if someone offered to make you a vampire, would you do it?'. Tune in to find out!

Episode 17: Dead Space 3 (360, PS3, PC)

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

For the finale of Dead Space month we take on the third game in the main trilogy: Dead Space 3 (obviously). We discuss what our reactions were to this entry in the series and how we felt about it now the series has concluded.

Episode 16: Dead Space 2 (360, PS3, PC)

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of our month of Dead Space. This week we look at the sequel 'your mom' hates: Dead Space 2. We discuss all the differences between the two games, the marketing campaign, and go off topic to share some stories.

Episode 15: Dead Space (360, PS3, PC)

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This month we're taking on all three mainline Dead Space games and this episode we start at the beginning with the first game (obviously). Find out what we thought of the game that started it all. We also discuss first person vs third person viewpoints, and what scared us.

Episode 14: Suikoden (PS1, PSN)

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week we took on the JRPG classic from Konami that started it all: Suikoden. Find out what we thought of this PS1 gem, and which one of the hosts committed the ultimate act of BETRAYAL??? Tune in to find out. Other hot topics include: Hiroyuki Sakaguchi and game piracy.

Episode 13: A Way Out (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week we took on Hazelight Studio's multiplayer-only co-op action adventure game: A Way Out. Find out what we thought of it in this spoiler-free discussion. We also talk about our experience playing together, THAT Game Awards speech, and digital doodles in video games.

Episode 12: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, PS2)

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

For our twelfth episode we took on the remaster of the PS2 classic RPG: Final Fantasy XII - The Zodiac Age! One of us loved it, one of us not so much. We have an in-depth discussion about where the story falls over and and why. We also discuss Birkenstocks, finger toes, and shag-marry-kill the FFXII cast.

Episode 11: NeverDead (PS3, 360)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:07:56 +0000

This week we take on Rebellion Developments action game NeverDead, published by Konami for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. We also discuss responsible pet ownership and unfair review scores.

Episode 10: Singularity (PS3, 360, PC)

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:00:01 +0000

This week we visit Katorga-12 and take on Raven Software's hidden gem, Singularity. We also discuss Helen Mirren, the video game voice acting elite, and milk some Mos-cows.

Episode 9: Enslaved Odyssey to the West (PS3, 360)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This week we take on the Ninja Theory classic: Enslaved Odyssey to the West. We also heavily discuss Mac OS updates, and movie piracy.

Episode 8: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout (PS4, PC)

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

For this episode we've jumped into a game that was only very recently added to the backlog - Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. We also discuss Takeshi's Castle, Suikoden, Dreams, and many other things!

Episode 7: Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition (PS4, PC)

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000

This week we have finally gotten around to Horizon Zero Dawn, and boy is it a long one! We have a lot of thoughts to dissect about this massively popular open world game and not all of them are positive. Now that we've knocked this one off our backlog let's dive in and discuss!

Episode 6: Erica (PS4)

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000

This week we take on the Flavourworks FMV game, Erica for PlayStation 4. See what we thought about this interactive film and it's unique touch control mechanics.

Episode 5: Shadow of the Colossus (PS2, PS3, PS4)

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000

This week we take on the second game in the Team Ico trilogy: Shadow of the Colossus. Critically acclaimed and loved by many, what did we think of Shadow of the Colossus and all its remakes/remasters? Tune in to find out.

Episode 4: Ico (PS2, PS3)

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:00:00 +0000

The game we pulled out of the backlog for this week is the Team Ico classic, Ico. As it's highly acclaimed by many, we've been curious to check it out to find out what the fuss was about, but did we enjoy it? Listen to find out!

Episode 3: Deadly Premonition (360, PS3, Switch)

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:04:05 +0000

In this episode we take on the quirky survival horror-mystery game Deadly Premonition for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Switch. Story spoiler discussion commences at the 56 minute mark.

Episode 2: Soul Sacrifice (PS Vita)

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:00:23 +0000

For our second episode we've returned to the Playstation Vita to play Soul Sacrifice. We discuss most aspects of the game, as well as our feelings towards it, and if we're going to continue playing.

Episode 1: Hatoful Boyfriend (PS Vita)

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:54:17 +0000

For our official first episode we have figured out the podcast structure and taken on our first backlog title: Hatoful Boyfriend on PlayStation Vita. Find out what we thought about this kooky pigeon dating simulator/visual novel. Beware spoilers.