Join us for a look into the world of large gaming backlogs competing with families and full time jobs with hosts Adam & Jacob as they make their way through and share the highlights of their experiences. Whether you’re struggling under the weight of your own backlog or just looking for kindred spiri…
The Switch 2 was revealed in full (kind of) and we're here to discuss it. Join the soothing sounds of your hosts as they delight you with their adventures in video gaming and their take on the latest Nintendo console.Games discussed:DoomSouth of MidnightAvowedIt Takes TwoRepoPGA 2K25Citizen SleeperPaper Mario: Thousand-Year DoorBinding of IsaacGnomesCataclismodotAGEEscape SpaceStonks-9800: Stock Market SimulatorThe Chef's ShiftKiwi ClickerJourney to IncrementaliaSea of StarsWalkabout Mini GolfPistol Whip
We're catching up and releasing a couple of episodes starting with this one recorded a few months ago.A simple episode where we get you up to date on things we've been playing. You simply have to get past some extensive discussions around how Jacob deals with some of the insane things that Adam says. Games Discussed:Baldur's Gate 3Persona 4AvowedPikmin 1Dragon Quest 12Sea of StarsOxenfree IIAgatha Christie: The ABC MurdersTron IdentityIt Takes TwoSplit FictionMakoto Wakaido's Case FilesNo Case Should Remain UnsolvedWhispers of a MachineWalkabout Mini GolfDoomThe TowerNautical SurvivalIs This Seat Taken?Binding of IsaacCitizen SleeperTiny Terrys Turbo TripPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorPGA 2K25 TourPup ChampsGold PeaksTiny Towers
We've been behind on getting these episodes out. This was recorded back in Feb. Join us as we see how we're doing with tackling some of our plans for 2025.Games Discussed:AvowedDragon Age: The VeilguardShady Part of MeGhostrunner 2BalatroCitizen Sleeper 2: Starward VectorEA PGA TourPGA 2K25 TourIs this seat taken?Bao Bao's Cozy LaundromatHalls of TormentDeath must dieWaderstop
It's a new year and with it comes a list of games to tackle. We'll start by tackling the games we've been playing and then dive into what we think we'll play in 2025.Games Discussed:Citizen SleeperCitizen Sleeper 2: Starward VectorDemeoPheonix Wright: Justice for AllRoad 96Spiderman: Miles MoralesStrange HorticulturePikmin 1Buckshot RouletteAnother Crab's TreasureEternal StrandsShady Part of MePath of Exile 2No Case Should Remain UnsolvedUFO 50Heroes of Hammersmith 2The Ascent Ruiner Death Must Die Halls of Torment Endless Dungeon BotviceJourney to IncrementaliaNodebuster 2025 Plans:Jacob: https://www.backloggd.com/u/BigJake/list/2025-plans/Adam: https://www.backloggd.com/u/foirnoide/list/plans-2025/
What a year it's been and here we are with the top 10 games that we played (not released) in 2024. Join us for our 6th annual (after much debate) List of Something!
What a year! We're here to recap what we've playing (via an intense interrogation) and what we played in 2024 and if we met any of our goals we set so long ago. This is our last episode before we release The List of Something 2024. Games Discussed: Satisfactory Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Nobody saves the World Dragon Age: The Veilguard StarCraft Remastered Lockdown Protocol Outer Wilds Pepper Grinder Baldur's Gate 3 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Mini shoot adventures Factorio UFO 50 Path of Exile 2 Spider-Man: Miles Morales Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
We're getting to close to the end of the year and we're trying to get in what games we can. Join us as we discuss the games we've been playing with an obligatory mention of Silk Song at the end. Games Discussed: Alan Wake 2: Lake House Satisfactory Lockdown Protocol The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Dragon Age: The Veilguard Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights (Book) StarCraft Remastered Kirby Star Allies Towerfall Minishoot' Adventures
We're still trying to catch up on our recorded episodes. Join us as we review some of the things we've been playing including Adam's exploration into Steam's Next Fest. As a fun game try to find the spot where Jacob tries to covertly take off his sweater. Games Discussed: Nintendo's Playtest Game Satisfactory Balatro Mouthwashing No Case Should Remain Unsolved Urban Myth Dissolution Center Alan Wake II: The Lake House Diablo IV Super Mario Odyssey Spilled! Atomic Owl Ballionaire Microtopia Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate BAA! Never Stop Bleating Luma Island My Little Life Journey to Incrementalia Broken Age Mineko's Night Market The Legend Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Dragon Age: The Veilguard
This time it's Adam who's been busy playing different games. Join us as he regales us with his tales of idle games, demos and other exciting games. Meanwhile Jacob has been so completely absorbed in Satisfactory that he can't the names of games correct. Games Discussed: Star Wars: Jedi Survivor The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Creature of Ava Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Outer Wilds Syberia The World Before Luigi's Mansion 3 Satisfactory Balatro Diablo IV The Plucky Squire Luigi's Mansion 2 Yakuza 0 Shogun Showdown Returnal Mini Shoot Adventures demonin.com Wogley Clickpocalypse 2 Arco Teardown Shadows of Doubt
We're back with another episode and we have a lot to share. Aside from a number of games we've been playing Adam has a game that he secretly played and Jacob acquired a new toy. Games Discussed: Mafia Definitive Edition Diablo 4 Yakuza 0 Moonlighter Emberward Playstation 5 Pro Xbox Series X Dungeons of hinterberg Creatures of Ava Return to Grace Maquette Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Outer Wilds Syberia The World Before Satisfactory
We're here as usual to talk about the games we've playing and to chat about Nintendo's new museum and a few of the games mentioned at Gamescom 2024. Games Discussed: Dragon Quest 11 Halo Infinite Frog Detective Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Persona 4 Senua's Saga Hellblade II Case of the Golden Idol Blood Bowl 3 Dungeons of Hinterberg Creatures of Ava Mafia: Definitive Edition Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Batman Arkham Asylum Animal Well Diablo IV Rusty's Retirement Factorio Magic Research Luigi's Mansion 2 Monument Valley 3 Herdling Mafia: The Old Country Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Starfield Shattered Space
A simple episode this time around. We're just going to have a chat about the games we've been playing and then talk about some of the games we've picked up or looking forward to this year. Games Discussed: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree The Case of the Golden Idol Batman Arkham Asylum Dragon Quest 11 Halo Infinite Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Persona 4 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Mario RPG Himanity Blood Bowl 3 Baldur's Gate 3 Pepper Grinder Full Void Syberia: The World Before Oxenfree II Citizen Sleeper Outer Wilds Souls Hackers 2 Satisfactory Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Star Wars Outlaws Avowed Dragon Age: Dreadwolf The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
A large gap between releases means there has been a lot of new gaming news to talk about. We've a lot of games that came out of the varying events from Summer Game Fest and a brand new Nintendo Direct! Join as we review what we can from those events and talk about the games that have been keeping us busy. Games Discussed: iRacing Balatro Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Alan Wake 2: Night Springs Animal Well Dragon Quest 11 Harold Halibut Halo Infinite Chants of Sennaar Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Root The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Mario & Luigi: Brothership Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake Super Mario Party Jamboree Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Dragon Age: The Veilguard Metaphor:ReFantazio Star Wars: Outlaws Assassin's Creed Shadows Astro Bot God of War Ragnarok Civilization 7 Battle Aces DOOM: Dark Ages Perfect Dark World of Warcraft: The War Within Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred South of Midnight Mixtape Thank Goodness You're Here! Immortals of Aveum
We've fixed our audio for this episode and we're ready to tell you about the games we've been playing and few games on our radar. The only botany discussions will be of a game Jacob completed, we promise. Games Discussed: Dragon Quest 11 Inscryption Botany Manor Harold Halibut Halo Batman Arkham Asylum The Rewinder Chants of Sennaar Animal Well iRacing Balatro Rusty's Retirement Idle Game Cryptmaster
This week Adam has an issue with his microphone so apologies in advance. We're going to try and avoid too many tangents and just review some of the games we've been playing. Jacob has got sucked into replaying a favourite series of his while Adam has completed his homework assignment and is ready to discuss his progress. Games Discussed: Halo Series Content Warning Open Roads Inscryption Botany Manor Harold Halibut The Rewinder Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Balatro Minishoot' Adventures Batman Arkam Asylum Yakuza Series
Welcome to a podcast about cherry blossoms and Instagram....or I should say video games. This week we're reviewing what we've been playing but Jacob has had the larger list so Adam has filled some of his time with some spring time topics. Games Discussed: Control Dragon Quest 11 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases We Happy Few A Little to the Left Batman Arkham Asylum Lightyear Frontier Open Roads Inscryption Talisman Satisfactory iRacing Balatro Botany Manor Harold Halibut
On this episode Adam continues to share his plethora of games that he has played while Jacob talks about a few that he started and the few he continues to move along. Games discussed: No Rest for the Wicked Rotwood Cult of Lamb Control Dragon Quest 11 The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales We Happy Few A Little to the Left iRacing Inscryption Balatro Noita Downwell Pepper Grinder DICEOMANCER Children of the Sun Yet another Zombie Survivors The Land Beneath Us
On this episode we have a quick chat about the cycle of console releases, Adam discusses his continued wealth of gaming and in reviewing Jacob's games, Adam puts it on himself to score Jacob's completed games. We also have a Nintendo Direct: Partner's Showcase to review from Feb 21st. Games Discussed: Dave the Diver Tiny Rogues Death Stranding Inscryption Helldivers 2 Roboquest Thronefall Lethal Company Halls of Torment Starfield Sea of Stars TOEM Pikmin 4 Quantum Break Cult of the Lamb Control Bluey: The Videogame Dragon Quest XI Nintendo Direct: Partner's Showcase Feb 21st Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Endless Ocean Luminous Another Crab's Treasure Pentiment Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Pepper Grinder Elden Ring: The Erdtree Balatro
We're back and ready to review the games we've been playing to see if we're keeping true to our 2024 plans. Games Discussed: Doom Lethal Company Sea of Stars Alan Wake 2 Quantum Break Dredge Dave the Diver Shadow Gambit the Cursed Crew Poly Bridge 2 Farming Simulator 19 Enter the Gungeon Tiny Rogues PlayStation Direct Zenless Zone Zero V Rising Dragons Dogma 2 Death Stranding 2
It's a new year and with it comes a new list of games we want to try and play this year. We'll start with the games we've playing and then review our over ambitious list of games for the year. Games Discussed: Sea of Stars TOEM Pikmin 4 Alan Wake 2 Valorent Dredge Gnorp Apologue Pheonix Wright Art of Rally Jacob's 2024 Plans: https://www.backloggd.com/u/BigJake/list/2024-plans/ Adam's 2024 Plans: https://www.backloggd.com/u/foirnoide/list/plans-2024/
It's back and just a little late. We are here to present our list of top 10 games that we played in 2023. Some expected games and some surprises. We hope you enjoy our 5th annual List of Something!
It's the last episode of the year but unfortunately it's not our list of something 2023. While you're waiting for us to release that episode have a listen to some of the games we've been trying to fit in before the year ends. Adam also finds out that Jacob has been keeping a game secret from him as well. Games Discussed: SteamWorld Build Spirit of the North Lethal Company Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery Tabletop Simulator - Ark Nova Alan Wake 2 HiFi Rush Super Mario Wonder Knighthood Tap Wizard 2 Legend Slime Pocket Trucks Kittens Game
We've got another Indie Direct to go over and it seems it's primarily directed at Jacob rather than Adam. We also review the games we've been playing and Adam reveals a game he's been playing that he's been keeping under wraps. Games Discussed: Cult of the Lamb Pheonix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy Atomic Crops Monsters 'til Midnight Control Alan Wake 2 Persona 5 Tactica Starfield Afterparty Super Mario Wonder Untitled Goose Game Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Indie World Showcase Nov 14th 2023
Adam has a long list of games this time and he's excited to go through them. We also played a new co-op game that is meant to improve communication between friends. Join us to see how effective it was! Games Discussed: Cocoon Cult of the Lamp Subpar Pool Mario Wonder Alan Wake 2 Jusant Bokura Headbangers: Rhythm Royale F1 Manager 2024 Chicory: A Colorful Tale Return to Monkey Island Starfield Afterparty
Adam finished Starfield? Jacob disagrees? Adam might not be done with Diablo 4 after all? Jacob and Adam have played even more games? Listen to find out more about these intriguing questions and more on the latest episode of Outrun the Bear. Games Discussed: Starfield Diablo 4 - Season 2 Cocoon Lies of P Forza Motorsports Chicory: A Colorful Tale Day of the Tentacle Remastered Return to Monkey Island From Space Pizza Hero Endless Dungeon
We've got more to say about Starfield because it's a big game! While Starfield has consumed most of our time in the past weeks, we've had a chance to do a few other things including Jacob defeating Ganon in Tears of the Kingdom. After our last episode Nintendo put out another direct. Adam set his expectations low and we'll see if that allowed him to be pleasantly surprised by the new game announcements. Games Discussed: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Starfield Halls of Torment Unpacking Mario vs Donkey Kong Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Super Crazy Rhythm Castle Princess Peach: Showtime Detective Pikachu Returns Trombone Champ Wartales Contra: Operation Galuga Luigi's Mansion 2 HD *Nintendo Museum FZero99 WarioWare: Move It! Wargroove 2 Dave the Diver Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Eastward: Octopia Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Another Code: Recollection
We've dialed up the professionalism and made an effort to play some of Starfield before we recorded so we could chat on our first hand experience. Join us as we talk about those first few hours of Starfield, the Mario Wonder direct and what we've playing for the past few weeks. Games Discussed: Lucky be a Landlord finity. Valheim Halls of Torment Diablo 4 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Cyberpunk 2077 Dodogne Wolfenstein: The Old Blood Mario Wonder Starfield
After some summer fun we're back with another episode about the latest game we haven't been able to play (Baldur's Gate 3) and few of the ones we got to or continue to play. Games Discussed: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (it will never end) Cursed to Golf Pikmin 3 Cyberpunk 2077 Dordogne Full Throttle Remastered Baldur's Gate 3 Netflix Streaming Games 8bitdo Ultimate Controller
Nintendo had their direct in late June and we're here to review all the juicy games that were announced. We'll talk about which ones we're excited about and review some of the games we've been playing. Games Discussed: Halls of Torment Coffee Golf FAR: Changing Tides Chicory: A Colorful Game Cyberpunk 2077 Dordogne The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales Nintendo Direct June 21st
It's E3 Summer Game Fest and Microsoft had a pretty great presentation. We'll take you through some of the highlights and review some of the new details about Bethesda's new game Starfield. We'll also take some time to find how Jacob has been doing with Diablo 4.
There are a few other games we've played that we'll talk about them but we're really here to talk about our experiences in Tears of the Kingdom. We've played more of it and we're going to talk about it while attempting to avoid spoilers for each other. Hopefully we don't spoil anything for you either. Games Discussed: Necromerger Genesis Noir Planet of Lana Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
This is our 50th episode! It's crazy to think we've had that many but here we are. Join us as we reminisce on our early start at podcasting as well as check in on some games we've been playing. Jacob spent some time with Diablo 4 just to make it up to Adam, Jacob finished a game he has been trying to complete for over a year and of course we have to chat about Tears of the Kingdom. Games Discussed: Star Wars: Fallen Order NecroMerger Diablo 4 Disco Elysium Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion ReCore Everspace 2 Townscaper Don't Starve Together Metroid Prime Remastered The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Adam has completed Persona 5 Royal and he's ready to talk about it! We'll also review a few new games we started playing as well as cover the Nintendo Indie World Showcase. Games Discussed: Ori and the Will of the Wisps Unpacking Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion ReCore Everspace 2 Brotato Path of Exile Persona 5 Royal Indie World Showcase
Join us as we spend a much longer time discussing the games we've playing and Adam takes a moment to expresses his disappointment in Jacob's lack of support around Diablo IV. We'll also be talking about the newly released details from the Zelda Direct on the upcoming release of Tears of the Kingdom....or was it Breath of the Tears? Games Discussed: Autonauts Call of the Sea Citizen Sleeper Half-Life: Alyx Star Wars: Squadrons Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Person 5 Royal Diablo IV The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Today we'll be just chatting on the games we've been playing and discussing a few of the games we're looking forward to in the coming months. Games Discussed: Hi-Fi Rush Kena: Bridge of Spirits Guardians of the Galaxy Last of Us 2 Cult of the Lamb Persona 5 Octopath Traveler 2 Sea of Stars Diable 4
Nintendo surprised us with a new direct with loads of new game announcements. Join us as we unpack what was announced and what has got us excited for the year. We'll take some time as always to review what we've been playing and see if we're tackling the games we said we would in our last episode. There will also be some dedicated time to discuss music in games...so strap in.
It's a new year and with it comes the list of games we intend to play this year. Some from our backlog and some expected to release this year. We also hear some regrets from our List of Something 2022 (*cough *cough Adam) and some of the games we've been playing.
Another year is done and with it comes our arbitrary list of top 10 games we played this year. Join us as we count down the games that impacted us the most!
**Tunic Spoilers from minute 3:40 to 5:40** We're fast approaching our last episode of 2022 where we'll review our favourite games we played in 2022. Before we do that though, we'll talk about the games we've been playing and a little about our thoughts on the past year. Also the game awards happened! While we aren't that interested in who won we do talk about some of the games that were announced and if any of them caught our eye. Games Discussed: Tunic Marvel Snap iRacing Pentiment Diablo IV Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores After Us Party Animal Jedi Survivor Replaced Valiant Hearts 2 Viewfinder
This week we explore the Nintendo Indie World Showcase and some of its highlights. Adam takes some time to go into his new passion for racing and also discusses the conspiracy around Silk Song being 100% complete. Meanwhile Jacob tries to avoid talking about Satisfactory and instead talk about some of the new games he's tried to play. Games Discussed: Evil Dead: The Game Gloomhaven Dead of Winter Marvel Snap Persona 5 Royale Assetto Corsa Competizione iRacing Satisfactory As Dusk Falls Somerville Pentiment Pepper Grinder Dordogne Botany Manor Blanc Storyteller Inscryption Sports Story Hollow Knight: Silk Song
We're back and we're talking about the games we've been playing. (I know you're just as surprised as we are). Jacob continues to be stuck in his obsession with Satisfactory and Adam has completed a game that has been on his backlog since this podcast began. Join us as we talk about this and the recently released trailer for the new Super Mario movie. Games Discussed: Last of Us F1 22 Assetto Corsa Competizione Minecraft Marvel Snap The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Satisfactory As Dusk Falls Pentiment Beacon Pines
It's been a minute (as Adam would say) but we're back with another episode. Jacob has found a new obsession and Adam has parked one game to start a new game from his backlog. Meanwhile Nintendo had a direct and announced a load of games coming to the Switch. Join as we review some of the highlights of the direct and review the games we've been playing. Games Discussed: Satisfactory Last of Us Vampire Survivors Yakuza 0 Wreckfest Golf Story If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers Spirit Tracks Her Story Bioshock Trilogy Watch the Nintendo Direct here: https://youtu.be/UJ9Iz7HhU-I
We're back from our outdoor recording to record a new episode inside safe from bugs and that thing we call the sun. Listen to find out some of the games we're playing including Jacob's experience with his new 3DS. Games Discussed: Ghost of Tsushima Escape Academy Stray Minecraft Dungeons Doki Doki Literature Club! Splatoon 3 Paradise Killer Return to Monkey Island If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers Ocarina of Time 3D Phantom Hourglass Agent 64: Spies Never Die Demo Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels
It's a special episode! We tried taking advantage of the nice weather and recorded outside. Enjoy all the sounds of the outdoors while we chat about the game we've been playing. Games Discussed: Ghost of Tsushima Rumbleverse Escape Academy Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Bloodborne 428 Shibuya Scramble Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma The Artful Escape Doki Doki Literature Club! Paradise Killer Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Splatoon 3
Each of us has started up a game from our backlog! We'll chat on the games we've been playing as well as a few games that we're interested in adding to that backlog to replace the ones we've finished. Games Discussed: Ghost of Tsushima Bloodborne Horizon Forbidden West Eastward 428 Shibuya Scramble Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition Persona Star Wars Squadrons Soul Hackers 2 Dusk Falls Escape Academy Rumbleverse Sniper Elite 5
It wouldn't be Outrun The Bear if we didn't talk about more games to add to our backlog. E3 was cancelled this year but it didn't stop publishers and others from having their own presentations. We discuss what we've been playing, some of the games and announcements that happened as well as trying to think of a way to get Adam's son off Adam's Nintendo Switch.
It's been a few weeks and during that time we've been playing more games! (Surprise!) Tune in to the first half of the episode to hear what we've been playing. *Spoiler Warning* In the second half it's time to talk about Tunic in more detail. We've been putting this off for a long time and we both have been looking forward to comparing our experience. **Please don't listen to this if you think you're going to get around to playing it.** Games Discussed: Dicey Dungeons Kirby And the Forgotten Land Vampire Survivors FIFA 22 Bloodborne Darkside Detective A Fumble in the Dark Satisfactory Knights of the Old Republic 2 Tunic
A lot has been going on over the past few weeks. We've been completing games, starting new ones and getting distracted with new releases. Okay, so more of the same old formula. Join us as we discuss those games and more in this weeks episode. Games Discussed: Disco Elysium Kirby And the Forgotten Land Bloodborne Tunic Horizon Forbidden West Tabletop Simulator Elden Ring Switch Sports Metroid Dread Big Brain Academy Knotwords Rogue Legacy 2
Elden Ring and Bloodborne continue to eat up our time but a few other new games have popped up on Game Pass. Join us as we discuss the games we've been playing and chat on some news coming out about a new family plan for Game Pass. Something new we're trying is to allow you to reference the games we've discussed in the episode by listing them in the description of the episode. Games Discussed: Elden Ring Bloodborne Nobody Saves the World Mario Maker 2 Big Brain Academy Mario Party Disco Elysium Kirby and the Forgotten Land Tunic Norco Moonglow Bay
This week we discuss all the games we acquired just to add them to our backlog, discuss a few new games we've played and then dive into Sony's new subscription model.
Another episode being released at a timed interval? Huzzah! As usual we talk about the games we've been playing but this week we both have a lot to talk about with the souls games we both started. Also the Steam Deck seems to be in the hands of some gamers and we talk about the initial impressions and our thoughts about this new handheld.