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In this daily podcast, I tackle my ever-growing video game backlog in an attempt to tame the beast! Join me and special guests as we discuss 30 games and decide whether or not they're worth bubbling to the top of the list, or cutting completely. We'll cover games from all consoles and generations.

Tom Tate

  • Mar 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 13m AVG DURATION
  • 35 EPISODES


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S2E4 - Social Distancing w/ Jon and Marty

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 41:52


In this episode, three guys in different states talk about their backlogs and best games to play while social distancing.Our guest hosts: Jon Harrison Marty Himmel Stay home and stay safe if you can!Find out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S2E3 - Banora White

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 21:39


In this episode: Final Fantasy VII Remake Analogue NT Mini Noir The Messenger (I'm done!) Yoshi's Crafted World Find out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S2E2 - Cries of the Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 12:01


Cries of the Planet Final Fantasy VII and Cyberpunk get delayed I finally finish Child of Light and get ready to start the Messenger Oddworld makes a return to Switch ...and much more! Support the show by leaving a kind review on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/backlog-companion-935235Find out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S2E1 - #2020Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 23:50


The Return Back with a list of games to play in 2020: The Year of the Backlog!Let me know what's in your backlog.Find out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E30 - Super Mario Sunshine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 10:27


Super Mario Sunshine Links mentioned: * Super Mario SunshineFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E29 - Wild Arms

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 26:31


Wild Arms Links mentioned: * Wild Arms * Marty Himmel on Twitter * The Gamer's LifeFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E28 - The Messenger

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 5:42


The Messenger Links mentioned: * The MessengerFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E27 - Thimbleweed Park

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 8:44


Thimbleweed Park Links mentioned: * Thimbleweed ParkFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E26 - Devil May Cry: HD Remaster

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 14:15


Devil May Cry Links mentioned: * Devil May CryFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E25 - Portal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 7:28


Portal Links mentioned: * PortalFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E24 - The Cave

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 7:48


The Cave Links mentioned: * The CaveFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E23 - Horizon Zero Dawn

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 22:16


Horizon Zero Dawn Links mentioned: * Marty Himmel on Twitter * The Gamer's LifeFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E22 - Advance Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 13:01


Advance Wars Links mentioned: * Advance Wars * Carby * Raphnet CablesFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E21 - Dead Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 10:31


Dead Rising Links mentioned: * Dead RisingFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E20 - Braid

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 9:00


Braid Links mentioned: * Braid * Jonathan Blow * The WitnessFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E19 - Celeste

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 10:55


Celeste Links mentioned: * CelesteFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E18 - Ducktales 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 16:36


Ducktales 2 Links Mentioned: * Ducktales 2 * Price ChartingFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E17 - Hyper Light Drifter

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 9:02


Hyper Light Drifter Links mentioned: * Hyper Light DrifterFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E16 - Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 13:01


Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda Links mentioned: * Cadence of HyruleFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E15 - Kirby's Dream Course

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 14:30


Kirby's Dream Course Link's mentioned: * Kirby's Dream CourseFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E14 - Okami HD

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 9:39


Okami HD Links mentioned: * Okami HDFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E13 - Grim Fandango: Remastered

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 17:00


Grim Fandango: Remastered Links mentioned: * Grim Fandango: RemasteredFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E12 - Golf Story

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 10:19


Golf Story Links mentioned: * Golf Story * The Nindies!Find out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E11 - Secret of Mana

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 7:29


Secret of Mana Links mentioned: * Secret of ManaFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E10 - Bastion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 7:20


Bastion Relevant links: * Bastion * Humble Indie Bundle VFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E9 - Alundra

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 10:26


Alundra Some links mentioned: * Alundra * RetroTINK 2X * HD Retrovision CablesFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E8 - Mega Man: The Wily Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 15:44


Mega Man: The Wily Wars Links mentioned: * Mega Man Games on Sega - Gaming Historian * Mega Man: The Wily Wars * Console WarsFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E7 - Yoshi's Crafted World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 13:57


Yoshi's Crafted World In this episode, we welcome our first guest to talk about Yoshi's Crafted World on the Nintendo Switch...Link's mentioned: * Yoshi's Crafted WorldFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E6 - Cosmic Star Heroine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 10:12


Cosmic Star Heroine Some links mentioned: Cosmic Star Heroine Find out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E5 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica X

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 13:54


Resident Evil: Code Veronica X In this episode, we crack the code with Resident Evil: Code Veronica X and why you cannot allow me to buy a Dreamcast!Links mentioned: * Resident Evil: Code Veronica X * dreammods.net * GDEmuFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E4 - Titanfall 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 10:23


Titanfall 2 In this episode, we take a look at Titanfall 2 and the biggest problem with AAA titles!No links really to mention here. :)Find out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E3 - Landstalker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 18:14


Landstalker Will Landstalker make the cut? Subscribe to find out.Some links mentioned: * Landstalker * Sega Genesis Mini * Retro-bit Controllers * 8Bitdo Controllers * Analogue Mega SG * Mega Everdrive * The SNES fans’ guide to Genesis RPGs (and vice versa!) - Nintendo VS SegaFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E2 - Skies of Arcadia Legends

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 15:02


Skies of Arcadia Legends Will Skies of Arcadia Legends make the cut? Subscribe to find out.Linked mentioned: * Skies of Arcadia Legends * Insurrection Industries' Carby * How Long To Beat: Skies of Arcadia LegendsFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

S1E1 - Crystalis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 9:10


Episode 1: Crystalis, retro game collections, and backlog tracking tools Will Crystalis make the cut? Subscribe to find out!Links mentioned: * Crystalis * Nintendo Power Time Podcast * SNK 40th * Digital Eclipse * Grouvee * Backlog Companion Grouvee ListFind out more at https://backlog-companion.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

Introducing Backlog Companion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 5:16


Welcome to Backlog Companion I'm tackling my ever-growing podcast in this 30 day podcast series. Join me?We'll be bringing guests on along the way as we look at a single game each episode. At the end of the month, I'll pick ten games to keep, ten games to prioritize, and ten games to purge!This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-3682b7 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Backlog Companion.

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