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The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 105: Patreon Sneek Peak: Top 5 Waifus and HusbandosLife sometimes gets busy, so for this episode we bring you a very special bonus SNEAK PEEK of our Patreon exclusive content! The Patrons decided the episode was one of the most memorable so please enjoy our list of Top 5 waifus and husbandos! If you like this content and want to hear more, you can join our Patreon for as little as $1 via our linktree at: https://linktr.ee/goodbadbacklog
2024-04-1337 min
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 97: Alan Wake RemasteredIf you're sensing a Dark Presence don't panic, it's only us back again with a brand new episode as we tackle the Remedy classic: Alan Wake (Remastered)! How does it stack up to the original? Is it as good as one of us remembers? Tune in to find out!
2023-10-221h 31
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 96: El Shaddai: Ascension of the MetatronWhat's this? A game about Enoch Powell the British politician from the 70's? Or is it about the blind guy Denzel Washington played who was really into the bible? or is it about the many breasted one? I'm afraid the answer is 'none of the above', but strap yourselves in for the fever dream that is El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron!
2023-10-021h 16
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 95: Metal Gear Rising: RevengeanceWhat's that? You want Revenge? You want some Vengeance? How about some REVENGEANCE! *cue electric guitars* This episode we continue our journey through the Metal Gear franchise and finally get the chance to play Platinum Games' entry in the series: Metal Gear Rising Revengeance!
2023-09-161h 17
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 94: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare RemasteredIt's time to don your gillie suits and beat your chest like a macho bro-man because we played our very first Call of Duty game! Are we butch enough to fit in with the US Marines and SAS dudes? Will we understand the appeal of military first person shooters? Who knows, but what we do know is if John Lennon had his way, there would be no peace.
2023-09-031h 25
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 93: Trek to YomiWhat is 'yomi'? Is this game good? What time does the 3:10 to Yuma leave? Can Japanese people hear each other having sex behind those paper doors? We ask the important questions in this episode because we played: Trek to Yomi!
2023-08-181h 10
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 92: The Last GuardianWe finally did it. We finally completed the Team Ico trilogy! Tune in to find out what we thought of the final entry in the Ico trilogy, and how it stacks up against its predecessors.
2023-08-041h 38
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 91: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals ft. Chris CoplienIn this episode Adam is joined by our old friend Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast! We step back to 1996 to see how "good" this allegedly under-appreciated SuperNintendo JRPG actually is!
2023-07-211h 18
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 90: Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don't DryWe're back again dipping our toes into the wet spot on the gaming bedsheet that is Leisure Suit Larry. After our last notorious foray with Box Office Bust, how will we feel about a Larry game that gets back to the gameplay roots (hehe) of point-and-dick... er... click?.
2023-07-071h 24
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 89: Metal Gear Solid: Peace WalkerThat's right, we're back with another Metal Gear Solid game! This is the fifth in our journey through the series, how does it stack up to the previous entries? Does it have a good story? Will we actually enjoy the gameplay? Tune in to find out!
2023-06-231h 21
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 88: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderGrab those lightsabers and adjust those crooked jaws! We played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and it was certainly a game.
2023-06-071h 07
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 87: Hogwarts Legacy ft. JordanKiaran has been expelled from Hogwarts and for this episode Adam is instead joined by a very special guest! Grab your cloaks of invisibility and top up your goblets of fire with more Pepsi Max, we're in for a magical broomstick ride through the Harry Potter open world adventure: Hogwarts Legacy!
2023-05-261h 45
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 86: Road 96It's a dystopian 1996 and you're a teen, can make it over the border for a better life or will you fall victim to one of the many threats along the way as you hitchhike to your freedom? Find out how we fared in this wild hitchhiking simulator!
2023-05-121h 38
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 85: Vampire Survivors (ft. Shane from Retro Hangover)Another episode and another special guest! This time Shane Koski from the Retro Hangover podcast joins Adam to chat all about Vampire Survivors, the viral sensation where you have to survive an onslaught of enemies... even though there's no vampires.
2023-04-271h 10
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 84: Ni No Kuni II: Revenant KingdomDo you wanna be a King? Do you want to be a prepubescent King with cat ears and a delicate face? Well do we have the game for you! No it's not an anime Visual Novel, its the RPG from Level-5 and Bando Namco: Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom!
2023-04-131h 29
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 83: Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (ft. Bill from Gaming and Collecting podcast)In this episode Adam is joined by special guest: Bill from the Gaming and Collecting podcast! We descend into the depths of the labyrinth and take on the RPG dungeon-crawler/map-making 3DS classic: Etrian Odyssey Untold - The Millennium Girl. Socials: https://linktr.ee/goodbadbacklogGaming and Collecting podcast: https://linktr.ee/Thebarberwhogames
2023-03-291h 09
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 82: Final Fantasy the Spirits WithinGet your jelly guns ready, we're saving the planet from invisible space phantoms in everyone's favorite "photorealistic" CGI animated film: Final Fantasy the Spirits Within!
2023-03-161h 21
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 81: The Suicide of Rachel FosterGrab a glass of your finest Red Rum, we're headed to the Timberline Hotel to solve the mystery of The Suicide of Rachel Foster. Take a shot every time we call the Timberline Hotel 'Timberland'.This episode covers sensitive subject matter and adult themes, there is a warning in place before we discuss these topics but listen at your own discretion.
2023-03-021h 18
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 80: Metro Exodus (game) + Metro 2035 (novel)All aboard! We're back from our break and going cross country in the latest entry in the Metro franchise: Metro Exodus. As fans of the franchise we also read the novel Metro 2035 and give our thoughts on the third book in the series. Come on comrades, let's explore the Russian wasteland together!
2023-02-161h 54
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 79: GOTY 2022 + Wrap UpThat's a wrap! In this episode we give our own GOTY awards for the games we played this year as well as take a look back at some of the show highlights from 2022! We would like to thank all of our listeners, patrons, and our podcaster friends who helped contribute to this episode! Thank you for an amazing 2022!Links:The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog: https://linktr.ee/GoodBadBacklogGaming & Collecting Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thebarberwhogamesThe Main Quest Podcast: https://linktr.ee/MainQuestPodRetro Hangover Podcast: https://linktr.ee/retrohangover...
2022-12-221h 41
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 78: Scorn (ft. Dave Jackson from 'Tales from the Backlog')In this episode Adam is joined by friend of the show Dave Jackson to discuss the recently released Giger-inspired "biopunk" game: Scorn. Check out what we thought of it as well as our plot analysis and interpretations. The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog socials: https://linktr.ee/goodbadbacklogTales from the Backlog: https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog
2022-12-081h 37
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 77: Yakuza KiwamiWe're back again skulking the streets of Kamurocho. It's our second foray into the Yakuza franchise, tune in to find out what we think of the remake to the first game and how it compares to our experience with Yakuza 0!
2022-11-241h 34
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 76: Everybody's Gone to the RaptureIn this episode we go for a simulated stroll through the quaint English village of Yaughton and try to figure out where tf did everyone go?
2022-11-101h 28
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 75: BONUS #17 - Uncharted (2022 film)You asked for it, and we delivered. We watched the highly anticipated (maybe) film adaptation of the iconic Sony property and boy did we have opinions! If you want to hear two idiots pick a mediocre film to pieces, you've come to the right place! Tune in to find out what we thought!
2022-10-271h 31
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 74: Uncharted: The Lost LegacyGrab you're spelunking boots because we're hopping back into the Uncharted franchise with the DLC turned full-game - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. How does the game fair without the franchise's main man Nathan Drake? Tune in to find out!
2022-10-131h 24
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 73: BONUS #16 - As Dusk Falls ft. Chris Coplien and JonDo you like stories? Well this game certainly has a story! Joining Adam in this episode are special guests: Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast, and Jon to discuss our in-depth thoughts on the latest narrative adventure game published by Xbox Game Studios: As Dusk Falls.
2022-09-302h 08
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 72: God of War (2018)Grab your magical axes, arrows, and severed heads of exposition. It's time for us to finally play the 2018 GOTY alleged 'masterpiece': God of War. Is the praise justified? Is this the best game we've ever covered? Is Kratos a DILF? Tune in to find out.
2022-09-142h 08The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 71: Patreon Sneak Peek: Critically Acclaimed Games We Won't Try!This very special bonus episode is a SNEAK PEEK of our first Patreon episode! We discuss our list of games that are critically acclaimed but we have no intention of playing! If you like this content and want to hear more, you can join our Patreon for as little as $1 via our linktree at: https://linktr.ee/goodbadbacklog
2022-09-0847 min
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 70: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of MedanHop aboard the S.S Backlog! For this episode we're venturing into spooky waters as we play the first instalment of The Dark Pictures Anthology, the Man of Medan. Will you need a proton pack to fight some ghosts? or has Adam just eaten too much cauliflower rice? Tune in to find out!
2022-09-011h 33
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 69: Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office BustIt's our 69th episode so of course we wanted to do something special and play a game in the very raunchy Leisure Suit Larry franchise! Little did we know it would be so... traumatic.
2022-08-181h 19
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 68: BONUS #15 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022 film)You asked and we answered. Adam and Kiaran re-enter Sega's gaping ring and return to the world of Sonic the Hedgehog in the sequel film from 2022. We discuss the plot, the characters, Sonichu, Rebel Wilson, Idris Elba's voice acting, our ideas for the sequel, and so much more. We hope it was worth the wait!
2022-08-041h 43
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 67: Prey (2017)Is it a coffee cup? Is it a stapler? No! It's Adam and Kiaran mimicking mundane office items in order to take over Talos 1. Come join us as we play the under-appreciated gem from Arkane Studios: Prey (2017). Not to be confused with Prey (2006) or Pray (MC Hammer).
2022-07-211h 47
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 66: BONUS #14 - Eiyuden Chronicle Rising ft. Chris Coplien and KadeGet your stamp cards ready, Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast and Kade from the Gaming Memories podcast have joined Adam to run errands with our anthropomorphic Kangaroo friend in the prequel to the spiritual successor of the Suikoden franchise. Confused? Me too!
2022-07-071h 10
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 65: Tearaway + Tearaway UnfoldedWe have a message for you. Yes YOU. The You in the sky. Join us as we deliver this very important message with custom-made art pieces, as we compare Tearaway on the Vita and Tearaway Unfolded on the PS4.
2022-06-241h 28
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 64: Days GoneGrab your dog skull rings, leather vests, red hankies, and ass-less chaps... It's time to fulfil your biker boy fantasy in post-apocalyptic Oregon. Join us for a particularly fun episode as we take on and critique: Days Gone.
2022-06-091h 42
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 63: BONUS #13 - Threads of Fate ft. Chris Coplien and Ozzy GarciaIn this episode Adam is joined by special guests Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover Podcast, and Ozzy Garcia (a Cuban). We took on Squaresoft's 1999 forgotten PS1 JRPG: Threads of Fate... or Dewprism if you're a purist like Chris. Was the game worth it? Is there a good reason it was forgotten? Tune in to find out!
2022-05-251h 37
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 62: The Wolf Among UsJoin us for a stroll through Fabletown where we meet the colourful locals, view the onstage entertainment at the Pudding & Pie, and solve some gruesome murders. Did we enjoy our time in Fabletown, or did the locals make us want to wolf-out and rip some throats? Find out as we play: The Wolf Among Us.
2022-05-121h 35
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 61: Metro: Last LightYou asked for it, so we answered! Join us again as we sneak through the tunnels of the Moscow Metro and try to survive the apocalyptic wasteland above in the much acclaimed second instalment of the Metro franchise - Metro: Last Light (now with 100% more nudity).
2022-04-281h 24
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 60: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsSlip into your OctoCamo suit and turn on your Solid Eye, it's finally time for our fourth foray through the Metal Gear Solid franchise with MGS4: Guns of the Patriots!
2022-04-151h 42
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 59: Little NightmaresPut on your yellow raincoats and hold onto your lighters, we're delving into the world of Little Nightmares to sneak through the darkness and escape the horror of the maw. What did we think and how does it stack up to other games in the genre? Tune in to find out.
2022-03-311h 17
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 58: BONUS #12 - Scarlet Nexus (PS5, Xbox, PC) ft. JonPop a couple of paracetamol, you're about to get one hell of a psychic headache as Adam and special guest Jon review the 2021 brain-punk anime action JRPG: Scarlet Nexus. We also talk quite a bit about JRPGs in general, anime, the Scarlet Nexus anime adaptation, and more. Very minor spoilers ahead.
2022-03-171h 30
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 57: Mass Effect Andromeda (PS4, Xbox One, PC)Pop on your jetpack and brush off your Angaran dictionary, Kiaran and Adam have taken a one-way trip to the Andromeda galaxy in the largely criticised sequel of the Mass Effect trilogy. We talk about our history with the franchise, our impressions of the characters, Turian tongues, krogan genitalia, and much much more. But most importantly: is it really THAT bad?
2022-03-041h 30The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 56: BONUS #11 - The 2022 Winter Retrolympics! (Hosted by Secret Levels)7 podcasters, 1 prize. Who will take home the gold in this retro game trivia extravaganza hosted by the quizmaster himself: Toby from Secret Levels podcast. Tune in to find out where the Good Bad Backlog boys placed and play along for yourself!Shout-out to our amazing rival teams:Secret LevelsGrand Rapidians Play Video GamesRegion Free GamersRetro Hangover The Review BrothersZeng This
2022-02-252h 22
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 55: Firewatch (PC, Xbox PS4, Switch)In this episode we escape our traumatic lives and head off to OL' SHOSHONE during the best year ever (1988). Grab a glass of Campo De Santo and find out what we thought about this brilliant narrative-heavy walking sim.
2022-02-171h 21
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 54: Bonus #10 - Castlevania Judgement (Wii) ft. Chris Coplien from Retro HangoverChris Coplien from Retro Hangover joins the show to fill in for Kiaran and discuss the red-headed stepchild of the Castlevania franchise. Is the Wii 3D fighting game an abomination to rival the most fearsome night creature? or is it the unofficial Death Note crossover you never knew you wanted? Tune in to find out and also hear our pitches for the next Castlevania spinoff title!
2022-02-031h 05
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 53: Valkyria Chronicles (PS3, PS4, Switch, PC)In this episode we enlist in Squad 7 of the Gallian militia along with Rosie the racist, Murial, and super gay Jann. Do we have the strategic chops to beat the Imperial invaders out of our homeland or did we rage quit half way through? Tune in to find out our take on the alleged "Best Strategy RPG on PS3".
2022-01-211h 25
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 52: Metro 2033 (game & book)Take off your oxygen masks, put your feet up, and sit back with some mushroom tea as we discuss the Metro 2033 video game and the novel it was adapted from.
2022-01-061h 15
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 51: The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (360, PS3, PC)In this episode we dust off an oldie from the backlog and try out the game that was supposed to be the reboot of the XCOM franchise. Is it an under-appreciated hidden gem or has time forgotten this game for a reason? Tune in to find out!
2021-12-231h 20The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 50: 50th Episode Q&A Special!To celebrate our 50th episode, we answered a bunch of questions from our friends, listeners, and fellow podcasters. Everything from 'Has there been a game you enjoyed that you weren't expecting to?' to 'Do you sit or stand to wipe your ass?'. Strap yourselves in, this one gets wild.
2021-12-081h 07
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 49: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2, PS3, Vita, 360)How do you like your Snake: Naked or Solid? Find out how we eat ours as we discuss the third entry in the Metal Gear Solid franchise: Snake Eater. We also randomly talk about Wicked City, Bluepoint Games, and iconic video game songs.
2021-11-251h 41
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 48: Yakuza 0 (PS3, PS4, Xbox One, PC)In this episode the boys visit the red light districts of Kamurocho and Sotenbori to fight street thugs, train hostesses, buy realestate, and sing karaoke in the first chronological entry in the Yakuza storyline. Did they find the game as fiery as the Dragon of Dojima? or was it as nuts as the Mad Dog of Shimano? Tune in to find out. We also made it into the best 30 Australian Gaming Podcasts according to Feedspot.
2021-11-111h 44
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 47: Bonus #9 - Super Mario Bros (1993 film)Special guest Ethan Mace joins Adam and Kiaran taking on the very first live action film based on a video game: Super Mario Bros (1993). Join us in Dinohattan as we run through the plot of the film, poke fun at the campiness, and appreciate the absurdity that is the 90's Mario film. Grab your tools because these plumbers are going to get you wet!
2021-10-211h 38
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 46: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (PS4, Xbox One/Series, PC, Switch)In this episode Adam and Kiaran venture into Helheim to take on Ninja Theory's indie AAA game: Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice. Is the game worth the sacrifice or is it a Hel of a time? Tune in to find out!
2021-10-071h 29
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 45: Bonus #8 - Sonic the Hedgehog (2020 film)Adam and Kiaran hop through Sega's gaping ring and into the world of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. We discuss the controversial character design, the most important character: Longclaw, Australian Idol failed auditions, the brilliance of Jim Carrey, Sonichu, and give our final thoughts on the quality of the film.
2021-09-161h 32
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 44: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2, PS3, Vita, Xbox, 360)In this episode, Adam and Kiaran take on the La-li-lu-le-lo with everyone's favourite Solid Snake replacement, Raiden. Actually, I am in really bad shape financially. I pay money to my ex-wife as part of our divorce settlement, among other bills... I just had no choice but to make you pay for lunch the other day. I'm really sorry.
2021-09-021h 32
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 43: Vagrant Story (PS1, PSN)Kiaran and Adam journey back to the year 2000 when this title hit the shelves. Does it live up to the legacy of the RPGs from that era when Square was king? Join us in the kingdom of Valendia to find out as we tell a story of a Vagrant named Ashley Riot.
2021-08-191h 28
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 42: Limbo + InsideBrain slugs, sirens, buzz saws, and meatballs! Kiaran and Adam chat about these two gems from indie developer Playdead and give a little background on the devs.
2021-08-051h 21
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 41: Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)Howdy y'all, come join Adam and Kiaran as they venture into the wild west in Rockstar's cowboy-epic: Red Dead Redemption 2. Heavy spoilers are discussed for both Red Dead 2 and Red Dead 1 so be prepared. We also draw the winner of our 1 year anniversary competition! Saddle up!
2021-07-221h 34
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 40: Bonus #7 - Devil Survivor Overclocked (3DS) ft Ethan MaceIn this episode Adam is joined by Ethan Mace from the Play Your Way Podcast as they tackle their Shin Megami Tensei backlog starting with Devil Survivor. Pop in and see what they thought of this turn-based strategy RPG that takes place in a modern day Tokyo in demon lockdown.
2021-07-081h 42
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 39: Bonus #6 Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (film)Adam and Kiaran journey into Ryme City for our very first episode discussing a film. Join us as we discuss our history with the Pokemon franchise, the Ryme City sanitation department, doing it with Ditto, and Pokemon dentistry. We also announce our first giveaway!
2021-06-241h 23
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 38: Undertale (PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Vita)Adam and Kiaran go down the rabbit hole into the underworld to experience the wacky indie RPG: Undertale.
2021-06-101h 08
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 37: Titanfall 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)Chuck on your pilot suits and hop in your titans, in this episode Adam and Kiaran discuss Respawn Entertainment's shooter: Titanfall 2. We also discuss magpies, small penises, and prostate exams.
2021-05-271h 19
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 36: Life is Strange (PS3/4, Xbox One/360, PC, iOS, Android)Adam and Kiaran rewind time in this hella hipster Dontnod hit: Life is Strange. Will they have a pleasant holiday in Arcadia Bay or will the storm known as 'Chloe' leave them raging?
2021-05-131h 18
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 35: Vanquish (360, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, PC)Adam and Kiaran knee-slide their way through this sci-fi action shooter from Platinum Games. Does it live up to the standards of Platinum's other masterpieces? Tune in to find out.
2021-04-291h 06
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 34: Bonus #5 - Nier Automata ft. Chris CoplienSpecial guest Chris Coplien from Retro Hangover Podcast returns for a spoilerific discussion on one of Adam's favourite games: Nier Automata. We chat our impressions, story spoilers, Yoko Taro, the Draken-Nier franchise, and more. So where the bloody hell are ya?
2021-04-151h 22
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 33: Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4, PS5)This episode sees Adam and Kiaran taking a stroll down memory lane and playing Part 1 of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. Tune in to find out what we thought of our experience, the additional content, and the ending. Story spoilers discussed at the end and what we think it means for Part 2 in the series.
2021-04-011h 36
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 32: Bonus #4 - The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA) ft. Brian Miller from Play Your WayIn this bonus episode Adam is joined by Brian Miller from the Play Your Way podcast to discuss our play through of the 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' set in Hyrule: Zelda Minish Cap. We chat all things Zelda and off topic such as: the Spaceworld 2000 and 2001 Wind Waker controversy, relying on walkthroughs, people who insult the things you love, gamer entitlement, Nintendo Directs, and the Mass Effect 3 ending (of all things). So put on your cap, shrink down to our level, and let's talk.
2021-03-281h 32
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 31: Bloodborne (PS4)Grab your torches and pitchforks, Adam and Kiaran are in Yharnam and we're killing all kinds of beasts and gods in the From Software masterpiece: Bloodborne. We chat about our history with the SoulsBorne series and everything we loved about this dark, gothic trip into cosmic horror.
2021-03-181h 32
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 30: Control (PS5, XSX, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)*SPOILER FREE* Adam and Kiaran explore the corporate nightmare that is the Federal Bureau of Control with all it's poorly archived files and inter-dimensional enemies out to kill. Find out what we thought of Remedy Entertainment's surreal adventure-shooter: Control.
2021-03-041h 14
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 29: Metal Gear Solid (PS1) + The Twin Snakes (GCN)In this episode Kiaran takes on the original PlayStation 1 version of Hideo Kojima's classic Metal Gear Solid while Adam takes on the GameCube remake Metal Gear Solid The Twin Snakes from now-disgraced developer: Silicon Knights. As well-known stealth un-enthusiasts what did they think of the gameplay for the title that popularised the stealth espionage genre? and more importantly, what did they think of the story? Tune in to find out.
2021-02-251h 22
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 28: Ys: Memories of Celceta (Vita, PS4, PC)Kiaran and Adam spend this episode trudging through the Great Forest of Celceta in this PS Vita and PS4 action role-playing game from Falcom. The Ys series has a solid critical reception and a cult following but did the Backlog boys like it? Tune in to find out. We also discuss our PlayStation 2020 wrap up stats.
2021-02-101h 14
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 27: Bonus #3 - Trials of Mana (Switch, PS4, PC) ft. Chris Coplien from Retro HangoverAdam chats all about the Trials of Mana remake with special guest host Chris Coplien from the Retro Hangover podcast! We discuss our experiences with the original version, our thoughts on the remake, the ethics of emulation, and which game we think deserves a similar remake. We also touch on terrible english voice acting, shag-marry-kill, werewolf sex, gay clouds, and more!
2021-02-041h 39
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 26: Detroit: Become Human (PS4, PC)In this episode we share our thoughts on this Quantic Dream interactive gem and walk you down each of our story paths and which endings we got. We also touch on sex with androids, Liza Minelli, hand banging North, and one of us has a big crush on Connor the android. So come on in and Become Human with us.
2021-01-291h 51
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 25: Bonus #2 - Metroid Prime (GCN, Wii)Adam is joined by our first special guest host: Patrick Brickhouse from the Retro Blast Podcast (@RetroBlastUS on twitter) beaming into the show from somewhere outside the orbit of Tallon IV. Join us for a very casual discussion about Metroid Prime, our histories with the franchise, rocks for sale, Samus' caliber as a protagonist, terrible college roommates, chorizos, and much much more.
2021-01-181h 44
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 24: Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC)In this episode our consciousness is projected back into the past to revisit this classic entry in the Final Fantasy series. We discuss the game's divisive mechanics, amazing story concepts, fan theories, and defend our boy Squall against the unjust criticism. We also touch on badly-aged tribal face tattoos, Siren's hairy muff, play shag-marry-kill with he cast of FF8, and much much more.
2021-01-141h 45
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 23: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4)This week we took on the PS4 exclusive Uncharted 4. We discuss our history with the franchise, how realistic is the climbing, and video gamings number 1 waifu: Elena.
2021-01-011h 08
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 22: Bonus #1 - 2020 Christmas SpecialFor our very first bonus episode we have a chat about our Christmas gaming memories as well as a look back at our favourite games we played during 2020. Put on your Santa hats and join us as we talk Christmas gifts, pissing in the sink, and when we realised the big red guy wasn't real.
2020-12-2357 min
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 21: Alpha Protocol (PS3, 360, PC)In this episode we take on Obsidian Entertainment's espionage RPG. Who did we execute? Who did we save? and more importantly: who did we bang? Join us to find out. We also talk accidental white power, pump and dumps, donkey ladies, and much more.
2020-12-101h 23
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogAlpha Protocol (PS3, 360, PC)In this episode we take on Obsidian Entertainment's espionage RPG. Who did we execute? Who did we save? and more importantly: who did we bang? Join us to find out. We also talk accidental white power, pump and dumps, donkey ladies, and much more.
2020-12-101h 23
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 20: Knack (PS4)This episode we take on the PS4 launch title Knack. Join us to find out what we thought about the constant death, tedious item collection, and infuriating inability to change difficulty. Adam also tells a disturbing story about an ingrown hair.
2020-11-261h 08
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 19: Gravity Rush (Vita, PS4)We're back on our new bi-weekly schedule with SCE Japan's PS Vita classic: Gravity Rush! Jump on in and see how we felt about this cult classic and if the Vita version holds up. We also discuss Ganguro girls, drinking beer, and what happens when you eat too much beetroot! Let's do this, we've missed you!
2020-11-121h 06The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEp. 19 - Gravity Rush (Vita, PS4)We're back on our new bi-weekly schedule with SCE Japan's PS Vita classic: Gravity Rush! Jump on in and see how we felt about this cult classic and if the Vita version holds up. We also discuss Ganguro girls, drinking beer, and what happens when you eat too much beetroot! Let's do this, we've missed you!
2020-11-1200 min
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 18: Vampyr (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch)This week we stalk the dreary streets of 1918 London in Dontnod's bloodthirsty RPG: Vampyr. We talk about our experience playing the game, our critique of the voice acting, and ask the hard hitting questions like: 'if someone offered to make you a vampire, would you do it?'. Tune in to find out!
2020-10-291h 22
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 17: Dead Space 3 (360, PS3, PC)For the finale of Dead Space month we take on the third game in the main trilogy: Dead Space 3 (obviously). We discuss what our reactions were to this entry in the series and how we felt about it now the series has concluded.
2020-10-221h 28
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 16: Dead Space 2 (360, PS3, PC)Part 2 of our month of Dead Space. This week we look at the sequel 'your mom' hates: Dead Space 2. We discuss all the differences between the two games, the marketing campaign, and go off topic to share some stories.
2020-10-151h 38
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 15: Dead Space (360, PS3, PC)This month we're taking on all three mainline Dead Space games and this episode we start at the beginning with the first game (obviously). Find out what we thought of the game that started it all. We also discuss first person vs third person viewpoints, and what scared us.
2020-10-081h 24
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 14: Suikoden (PS1, PSN)This week we took on the JRPG classic from Konami that started it all: Suikoden. Find out what we thought of this PS1 gem, and which one of the hosts committed the ultimate act of BETRAYAL??? Tune in to find out. Other hot topics include: Hiroyuki Sakaguchi and game piracy.
2020-10-011h 24
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 13: A Way Out (PS4, Xbox One, PC)This week we took on Hazelight Studio's multiplayer-only co-op action adventure game: A Way Out. Find out what we thought of it in this spoiler-free discussion. We also talk about our experience playing together, THAT Game Awards speech, and digital doodles in video games.
2020-09-241h 01
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 12: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, PS2)For our twelfth episode we took on the remaster of the PS2 classic RPG: Final Fantasy XII - The Zodiac Age! One of us loved it, one of us not so much. We have an in-depth discussion about where the story falls over and and why. We also discuss Birkenstocks, finger toes, and shag-marry-kill the FFXII cast.
2020-09-171h 38
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 11: NeverDead (PS3, 360)This week we take on Rebellion Developments action game NeverDead, published by Konami for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. We also discuss responsible pet ownership and unfair review scores.
2020-09-101h 37
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 10: Singularity (PS3, 360, PC)This week we visit Katorga-12 and take on Raven Software's hidden gem, Singularity. We also discuss Helen Mirren, the video game voice acting elite, and milk some Mos-cows.
2020-09-031h 34
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 9: Enslaved Odyssey to the West (PS3, 360)This week we take on the Ninja Theory classic: Enslaved Odyssey to the West. We also heavily discuss Mac OS updates, and movie piracy.
2020-08-271h 34
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 8: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout (PS4, PC)For this episode we've jumped into a game that was only very recently added to the backlog - Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. We also discuss Takeshi's Castle, Suikoden, Dreams, and many other things!
2020-08-201h 10
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 7: Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition (PS4, PC)This week we have finally gotten around to Horizon Zero Dawn, and boy is it a long one! We have a lot of thoughts to dissect about this massively popular open world game and not all of them are positive. Now that we've knocked this one off our backlog let's dive in and discuss!
2020-08-132h 00
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 6: Erica (PS4)This week we take on the Flavourworks FMV game, Erica for PlayStation 4. See what we thought about this interactive film and it's unique touch control mechanics.
2020-08-0658 min
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 5: Shadow of the Colossus (PS2, PS3, PS4)This week we take on the second game in the Team Ico trilogy: Shadow of the Colossus. Critically acclaimed and loved by many, what did we think of Shadow of the Colossus and all its remakes/remasters? Tune in to find out.
2020-07-301h 26
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 4: Ico (PS2, PS3)The game we pulled out of the backlog for this week is the Team Ico classic, Ico. As it's highly acclaimed by many, we've been curious to check it out to find out what the fuss was about, but did we enjoy it? Listen to find out!
2020-07-231h 04
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 3: Deadly Premonition (360, PS3, Switch)In this episode we take on the quirky survival horror-mystery game Deadly Premonition for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Switch. Story spoiler discussion commences at the 56 minute mark.
2020-07-141h 21
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 2: Soul Sacrifice (PS Vita)For our second episode we've returned to the Playstation Vita to play Soul Sacrifice. We discuss most aspects of the game, as well as our feelings towards it, and if we're going to continue playing.
2020-07-0653 min
The Good, the Bad, and the BacklogEpisode 1: Hatoful Boyfriend (PS Vita)For our official first episode we have figured out the podcast structure and taken on our first backlog title: Hatoful Boyfriend on PlayStation Vita. Find out what we thought about this kooky pigeon dating simulator/visual novel. Beware spoilers.
2020-06-2954 min