Weekend at Dave's

In our 10th (and final!) episode of Weekend at Dave's, we hold a 2023 mid-year gaming check-in and conduct our Fantasy waiver wire pick-ups. The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 10: 2023 Mid-Year Check-In & Fantasy Waiver Wire! appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

To help usher in the new year, The Punished Backlog editorial team hosts a 2023 gaming preview extravaganza, complete with a fantasy draft! The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 9: 2023 Gaming Preview and Fantasy Draft appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

From Halo Infinite and Fable to The Elder Scrolls VI and Starfield, here's what you can expect from Xbox & Bethesda at E3 2021. The post Weekend at Dave’s – E3 2021 Preview: Xbox & Bethesda appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

From Final Fantasy XVI to Guardians of the Galaxy rumors, we share our hopes, expectations, and dreams for Square Enix at E3 2021. The post Weekend at Dave’s – E3 2021 Preview: Square Enix appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

From the Breath of the Wild sequel to 2D Metroid rumors, we dive into Nintendo at E3 2021 and share our personal hopes and predictions. The post Weekend at Dave’s – E3 2021 Preview: Nintendo appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Going through a stressful time? Take care of yourself by playing these video games that promote mental health and well-being. The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 8: Take Care of Yourself With These Soothing Video Games appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

The announcement that Gearbox is being acquired by a larger fish begs the question: Should video game industry consolidation worry us? The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 7: Should Video Game Industry Consolidation Worry Us? appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Having trouble snagging a PS5 or Xbox Series X | S? You're in luck! Here are three sleeper 2021 indie games you can play on a modest PC. The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 6: 3 Indie Games To Watch in 2021 appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Coronavirus may be ravaging the globe, but games are eternal. On this episode of Weekend at Dave's, I share my top 10 games of PAX East 2020. Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s: Top 10 Games of PAX East 2020 The post Weekend at Dave’s: Top 10 Games of PAX East 2020 appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Weekend at Dave's - Episode 5: David Silbert discusses the value of Xbox Game Pass, his backlog "keys" to fall 2019's games, and why Quantum Break is so stellar. Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – Episode 5: The Value of Xbox Game Pass, Backlog “Keys” to the Fall, and Quantum Break The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 5: The Value of Xbox Game Pass, Backlog “Keys” to the Fall, and Quantum Break appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Wrapping Up PAX East 2019 With a Resounding Bang PAX East 2019 has come to a close, ladies and gents. While I will miss the phenomenal games on display during the convention, I certainly will not miss the crowds and the lines. Seriously, there were lines to grab lunch, lines… Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 Edition: Day 4 The post Weekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 Edition: Day 4 appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Cyber Shadow, Tunic, and Samurai Shodown Impress as We Look Back on PAX East Day 3 Well, we’re three quarters of the way through what can only be considered one heck of a PAX East 2019. The crowd has reached its peak, and despite all the excitement and clamor echoing through… Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 Edition: Day 3 The post Weekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 Edition: Day 3 appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Heave Ho and Panzer Paladin Highlight a Busy Day 2 at PAX East PAX East is officially halfway over (though it feels like we’ve been here for a week, at this point). The more time I spend at the convention, the more I’m noticing the following trend: Indie games are the… Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 Edition: Day 2 The post Weekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 Edition: Day 2 appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Borderlands 3, Trover Saves the Universe, and More PAX East has started with a percussive bang, and we have plenty of games, panels, and announcements to discuss from Day 1. Take a listen below! Weekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 (Day 1) Timestamps 0:00 – 1:12 — Intro 1:13 –… Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 Edition: Day 1 The post Weekend at Dave’s – PAX East 2019 Edition: Day 1 appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Back, and Better Than Ever! It’s been a while! After a lengthy hiatus, Weekend at Dave’s is finally back, and it’s bringing some juicy topics this time around. In this episode, we explore the state of open-world games, and why developers and publishers may have strayed a bit too far… Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – Episode 4: Open-World Games, Google Stadia, and PAX East The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 4: Open-World Games, Google Stadia, and PAX East appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Is the Next Generation of Consoles at Our Doorstep? (Editor’s note: Apologies in advance for the “plosives” feedback in the microphone this week. Sound quality got an upgrade, at the cost of regular-sounding Ps! I’ll add a pop filter to the setup moving forward.) It’s sure been a packed week… Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – Episode 3: Final Fantasy XV, Trade Shows, and Detective Pikachu The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 3: Final Fantasy XV, Trade Shows, and Detective Pikachu appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

Piranha Plant for President, 2020 Another episode of Weekend at Dave’s, coming at you hot and in time for the end of the weekend. You know, so the title makes sense. This weekend’s episode touches upon a loaded news week for games. First, Tobyfox revealed a new successor (predecessor?) to Undertale,… Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – Episode 2: Deltarune, Castlevania S2, and that Smash Direct The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 2: Deltarune, Castlevania S2, and that Smash Direct appeared first on The Punished Backlog.

You Bring the Chips, I’ll Bring the Canoes I’m trying something new at The Punished Backlog. Starting this week, and set to recur every few weeks or so, is my own little pet project I’ve had in the works for some time now. It’s called Weekend at Dave’s, and it’s… Read MoreWeekend at Dave’s – Episode 1: Spider-Man, Horizon, and Red Dead The post Weekend at Dave’s – Episode 1: Spider-Man, Horizon, and Red Dead appeared first on The Punished Backlog.