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This week, the guys look at the official Backlog Breakdown Top 100 Games of All Time and make some edits for the 2024 edition. You can view the Top 100 list by Clicking Here. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Josh gives an update on what's been going on over the last few weeks. He's not dead, just...cold. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
With Josh absent this week, Nate is joined by his good friend Parker and Micah from The Reformed Gamers to discuss the PS4 swan song: Ghost of Tsushima. Is it worth knocking it off your backlog, or should you leave it ghosted? Find out this week on the Backlog Breakdown! And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Nate and Josh welcome Jordan Leithart, of LuxCor Studios, on the podcast to talk about his experiences in the video game industry and what he hopes to see grow from his game studio. Follow what he's doing over at LuxCorstudios.com! And follow Jordan on Twitter X by clicking here. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Nate is a huge fan of the original Valkyrie Profile. How does last year's Valkyrie Elysium hold up as a sequel? While it was lukewarmly received by critics, is it worth a playthrough? And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Josh shares some bite sized thoughts on storytelling in video games and the artistic merit of some games. Should we evaluate games based on their stories? What about games that have no story? These questions are posed, but can they be answered? And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Happy Spooptober! This year to celebrate, the boys are playing the most horrifying game they've ever experienced! In Faith: you play as John Ward, an ex-Roman Catholic priest and exorcist. When an exorcism ends in ways that are not ideal, John is forced to grapple with the consequences of his actions, which leads him into a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Not to outer space, but where much, much darker. Check out Wendigoon's thorough explanation and walkthrough of the game Here, and his interview with the creator of the game, Airdorf, Here. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, a bunch of friends from Discord came on to talk about their experiences tackling some of the 3D Final Fantasy games. We talk Final Fantasy 7, 8, 12, and 16--and of course a little but on IV and VI, because they're great. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Nate talks about the horror deck building game Inscryption. While the game itself can be finished in about a dozen hours, the ways that you interact with the game change throughout its play through. Is it worth a shot this spooky season? Listen and find out! And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
The boys are taking it easy this episode and discussing what the rest of 2023 has in store for each of them. What is there to look forward to, and what are the obstacles they're facing in beating down their backlogs? And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
For this week's bite sized, Nick Porch from Nothing New Under the Porch talks about his experience platinum hunting, with all of its rewards and pitfalls. Platinum hunting can be an enjoyable and challenging experience, but it can also devolve into completing mindless chores or endless frustration. Where are the lines drawn for you? Click here to check out Nick's podcast, Nothing New Under the Porch. And here to check his blog, Nothing New Under the Porch. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
We often talk about playing well, and using recreation as a way to renew our energy so that is so often drained from work. But today we're examining the relationship between work and play through a different lens: What if work and play are made of the same stuff? A huge Thank You to Mark Erickson from 11.5 Minutes to Talk About Video Games for approaching us with the topic and hopping on the mic to kick it around together. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
The title of the episode has nothing to do with Remedy's 2019 game, Control. Instead, it has to do with the way that we live our lives and how we orient ourselves toward achieving goals in a humble way. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Our latest Book Club game this time around is more than a game--it's an entire series! Because the main series has at least 21 entries, this week we're only covering the 2D games. A huge shout-out to our friends Spyke, Wes, and Jacob for joining in on this Book Club recording! Because our recording went so long, this episode is split into 2 parts. This is the first part, covering our opening segments until the commercial break. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Our latest Book Club game this time around is more than a game--it's an entire series! Because the main series has at least 21 entries, this week we're only covering the 2D games. A huge shout-out to our friends Spyke, Wes, and Jacob for joining in on this Book Club recording! Because our recording went so long, this episode is split into 2 parts. This is the second part, covering our main topic: the first 6 games in the Final Fantasy series. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Nate gives some thoughts on the PlayStation Plus price hike and the Sony game share process. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Video games are our primary forms of recreation. But what happens when it no longer becomes a medium conducive to rest, and instead becomes a thing done in default, with little to no restorative effect? Well that, my friends, is called "burnout". And burnout is the topic of this week's conversation. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Josh talks about his game collection and a potentially healthier way to look at what to play next. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Earlier this year, we had a brochacho backlog draft. Today, 6 of the guys who participated in this draft got together to discuss what they played and what they learned from it. Go follow Paul over on Twitch Check out Wes's podcast, Retronim Go say Hi to TrashTurkey on Twitter (or X, whatever) Introduce yourself to Porcho on Facebook And join Dorian in our Discord And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Nate talks about the games he wants to introduce to his son and considers what games on the Top 100 list would appeal to kids. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, the boys are joined by Mark Erickson of 11.5 Minutes to Talk About Video Games to talk about video games! More specifically, video game budgets and and the pros and cons of AAA games and indies. Check out 11.5 Minutes to Talk About Video Games by clicking here! Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Josh gives some thoughts on the value of friendship, priorities in the midst of change, and how video games can be enjoyed together with others. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Your hosts are dads. They're also gamers. How do they do both? Sometimes poorly, and sometimes not. But that's what they're talking about today! Being dads and playing games well. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Nate and Josh have to address something a bit more serious than usual. It has come to their attention that there is another podcast out there masquerading as a cheap imitation of the Breakdown, and they're not amused. Well, maybe slightly amused. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Twice a year, we like to evaluate the state of our Top 100 list. Both because of our own changing tastes and the gaming landscape shifting as a whole. How does it hold up? Do games need to come down? What needs to be added? Come hang with us as we talk the merits (and demerits) of the games currently known as the Top 100 of all time. You can view a copy of the current list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EaT6Ta_ZzJxTZgA7xzzS-zJEYLn-dtmWdF3RpaRFIXs/edit?usp=sharing Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Nate and Josh run down the Fantasy League roster and give their thoughts on current standings and the next few games scheduled to come out this year. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
After completing Majora's Mask, Josh wanted to give the N64 a fair shake. So this week on the podcast, he brings on a guest to discuss his experience with the pioneering console. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Nate invites his co-host of the SnapChatter podcast on to talk about...well, Marvel Snap, of course! You can check out older episodes of Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
There are good takes and there are bad takes. There are new and novel takes, and there are old and tired takes. This week, Nate and Josh tackle an internet take on whether men ought to play video games. Any guesses as to what kind of take it is? Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Josh talks about his love for the Taiko no Tatsujin series and what makes Rhythm Festival special, before jumping into a Top 5 of his favorite tracks from the game! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
The first quarter of 2023 Book Club game is the N64 (classic?): The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Dorian and Jacob join Josh to talk about the uniqueness of this game and what makes it stand out in one of the best gaming series of all time. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week Nate gives a few more thoughts on Phil Spencer's bad day and the current state of Microsoft--this time a bit more positive? Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, we're each bringing our bag of tricks and grabbing whatever we want out of it. So sit down and listen to us talk about AI and Xbox for a couple of hours! Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
On this week's bite sized episode, Josh ranks all of The Legend of Zelda games that he's played on a tier list. We'd love to hear how wrong you think he is, so make your own list and send it our way! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
With Nintendo shutting down the 3DS and WiiU eShops, the guys spend some time thinking over the times they've had with the service and rehashing some thoughts on physical VS digital games. Check out Nate's new podcast Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week, Nate takes a look at a few news articles and gives his thoughts on the current gaming landscape. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week we're tackling a concept that we've termed "negative play". What exactly is that? Well, it's when you play in ways that don't fundamental build up, but tear down. Particularly, when we play against other people in ways that attempt to tear them down. Is all fair in love, war, and video games? And if so, does it have any affect on us as people? Check out Nate's new podcast Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
On this week's bite sized episode, Josh interacts with some of our write-in answers to last week's question: "If you were the creative director for the Castlevania series, where would you take the games next?" Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
As Metroidvania March comes to a close, Nate and Josh discuss some of their final thoughts on Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
As the second half of Metroidvania Madness in March, the boys play the classic Ps1 title Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Does it hold up? Is it better than Super Metroid? Why isn't the genre called "Castleroids"? Find out (or not) on this episode of the breakdown! Check out Nate's new podcast Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
What more needs to be said about the SNES classic, Super Metroid? Well, a lot, of course, and the backlog boys are here to say it. At least, some of it. Check out Nate's new podcast Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
This week's bite sized episode is pulled from our Patron exclusive podcast, the Brohang. In it, Josh and Nate discuss some thoughts on Mars Hill church; both the good and the bad that has come from it. Ultimately, everything good points back to Christ. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
How much is fun worth, monetarily? Does how much we spend on entertainment say something about us? What's the proper ratio of money spent to number of video games enjoyed? Well, we may not answer all of these questions on this episode, but we're at least considering some possibilities and evaluating our own involvement. Check out Nate's new podcast Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
We've got a Fantasy Critic league going on this year, so let's take a look at the standing and make some observations! Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs. Part of the Opening theme is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.
This week we're explaining our Backlog Draft. What exactly is that? Why do it? You mean I actually need to have friends? All your questions are answered on this week's episode of The Backlog Breakdown! Now with 87% more covfefe. Check out Nate's new podcast Snap Chatter over on Youtube or Spotify. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Josh picked out some games to play in 2023. Come hear him talk about those games and why he picked them. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs. Part of the Opening theme is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.
This week Nate and Josh look the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown. What are the most essential parts of the book, and what does it have to do with video games and stewardship? Well, keep listening and find out. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
Paul's back and he's got a fever. The only prescription is more bullet heaven games. But not the game Bullet Heaven. Check out The TechnoFunkBoy over on Twitch or Say Hi on Twitter. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club, Here is our Twitter, here's our newly formed Instagram account, and for something more immediate, come hang out with us on our Discord channel! You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs. Part of the Opening theme is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.
Nate and Josh sit down to catch up on life post-holiday festivities, and then evaluate the current state of the objectively correct Top 100 games of all time list. There are some cuts, there are some additions, and there is some heartbreak. But it all results in a better list. You can view a copy of the new and improved Top 100 games list for 2023 by clicking here. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.
The church seems to talk a lot about video games as a hindrance or distraction from your life's mission, but what if they are good gifts to be enjoyed? This week, we had the pleasure of having Pastor Joe Thorn on to talk about the place of recreation in the Christian Life. Joe is the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in St. Charles, Il. and cohost of the podcast Doctrine and Devotion. Go say Hi over on Twitter or Instagram. Join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you want to get more personal, you can find Nate on PSN at Nate_McKeever or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG and Josh on PSN at Broccolope or on Twitter, Facebook, and GG. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.