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Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #23: Suikoden 2, Sonic Chaos, Tomba!On this Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle discuss epic battles, a bit of Chaos, and a dude named Tomba. Wes covers one of the greatest Role-Playing Games of the PlayStation 1 era. Konami's Suikoden II. Is the game still as epic today, as it was back then? Wes also has something on the platformer that has a cult following today in Whoopee Camp's Tomba!While Randy covers one of the few games to play on the SEGA Game Gear, Sonic Chaos. Yes, he actually played it on a Game Gear. So, learn...2018-02-121h 26
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #22: Suikoden 1, Twisted Metal, Middle-Earth: Shadow of MordorOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle discuss a newer title and two older Playstation games. Randy talks Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. Does it deserve the Game of the Year hype it received? What about the Nemesis system? Is it something other games will use in the future? And does it stick to the Lord of the Rings lore. He also discusses the David Jaffe Sony title that started a franchise in the original Twisted Metal. Does the game still hold up today? Finally, Wes talks about playing the...2018-01-301h 18
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #21: Luigi's Mansion, Donkey Kong Country, LimboOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle get a hankering for some Nintendo games. Plus, give love to one of the indie classics too. Both guys discuss playing quite literally the Super Nintendo classic Platformer from Rare, Donkey Kong Country. Is the game a bit unfair in some places? Who's better? Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong? And what about those Kart levels? Randy discusses the Gamecube hit Luigi's Mansion. Does the game actually get spooky? How is Luigi as a lead character? Is Gobbling up ghosts any fun? Finally...2018-01-221h 14
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #20: Alien Isolation, Resident Evil 1, Back to the FutureOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle travel back to some scary times with a little bit of the past and present included too. Both guys discuss playing one of the final Telltale Games that was actually an adventure title, before Walking Dead changed their style, in Back to the Future: The Game. Randy talks about the frightening and tense atmosphere of the surprisingly good Alien Isolation. Does it do the films justice? Wes talks playing the remaster of one of the greatest Survival Horror games ever, in Resident...2018-01-151h 28
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #19: Fallout: New Vegas, Shadow of the Colossus, Long Live The QueenOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle go exploring for some long stretches. Randy and Wes tackle the beloved Playstation 2 classic Shadow of the Colossus. Both guys have an interesting history with Team Ico games. So, there thoughts on a game which is soon getting a Playstation 4 remaster, shall be interesting. Does the much hyped game live up to it for the Backlog Busters? Randy also plays Long Live the Queen a visual novel type RPG from Hanako Games. Not usually a go-to genre for Randy, so his take on this...2018-01-091h 37
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #18: Fallout 3, Freedom Planet, Valiant Hearts: The Great WarOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle discuss three different kinds of games. Both guys discuss the indie title Valiant Hearts: The Great War. How is the story? Does it give them a bigger interest in World War I, and is the gameplay enough to make the game worth it? There's also some talk on Fallout 3. The huge game from Bethesda that changed the way the franchise is perceived. How did they implement this? Is there perhaps too much freedom in the game? Does it hold up today? Finally...2018-01-041h 16
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #17: South Park: Stick of Truth, Fallout 2, Remember MeOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle have moved on from discussing Metal Gear. Now, they turn their attention to some more distinct fare. Randy and Wes both have a discussion on the ups and downs of the Dontnod developed 2013 action adventure game Remember Me. Randy focuses his attention on the 2014 multiplatform RPG that brought new meaning to licensed games, in South Park: The Stick of Truth. Does the game really feel like an episode of the series? How's the story and combat? Does he end up enjoying the game? 2017-12-311h 26
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #16: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Rising Revegeance, Ground ZeroesOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle finish out their journey through the Metal Gear games. Covering the 2010 Playstation Portable Game, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Is it truly one of the better games in the whole series? How does Metal Gear play on PSP? They also get themselves ready for the next iteration with Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. A short prelude to Phantom Pain meant to give players a taste of what's to come. Finally, they also discuss the 2013 multiplatform hack and slash spinoff by Platinum...2017-12-261h 25
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #15: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle once again keep their focus on only one game, because it is quite the doozy. Their adventure through the Metal Gear series hits the climax with the 2008 Playstation 3 title, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Did they enjoy watching the movie's worth of storyline unfold? Is an older Solid Snake the best version of Snake? What about the other characters? And doesn't it still hold up as well as they remember it? Just some of the answers the two Metal Gear heads provide on this...2017-12-201h 36
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #14: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle continue going through more of Konami's big series. They once again keep the focus on one game this time. On this one, it's Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The 2004 Playstation 2 game. Do the two Metal Gear heads like how the story shapes up? What makes it stand out in the series? And do the things added improve the gameplay? These are just some of the things that they discuss about another classic game.2017-12-181h 27
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #13: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyOn this episode of Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle do something very rare for them. They discuss only one game for the whole show. They continue their Metal Gear series focus, by covering the Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. The Playstation 2 sequel to the first game, which released in 2001. How do they feel the story continues from MGS1? Does the gameplay improve on the first one? And where does it stand in the series for them. Listen to two Metal Gear series lovers discuss one of their favorite games.2017-12-1351 min
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #12: Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid 1On this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle begin Metal Gear Month, which for at the time it was in celebration of the then imminent release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The guys start from the top with the original Metal Gear on the Nintendo Entertainment System. What made this arcade shooter stand out back then? Does it still hold up now? Do they really count it as part of the series? Then, it's only one of the most legendary games of all-time. A masterpiece from Hideo Kojima...2017-12-051h 45
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #11: Batman: Arkham Origins, Final Fantasy V, GuacameleeOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle look back at the passing of Satoru Iwata and what he meant to Nintendo and gaming in general. They also discuss why Batman: Arkham Origins sticks out like a sore thumb of the recent Batman series of games. While assessing how good it is. Randy talks about Guacamelee, what makes Drinkbox's indie darling such a great game? How cool is it playing as a Luchador? And more. Wes talks about Final Fantasy V, it's job system, where it lands in Final...2017-12-011h 42
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #10: Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Epic Mickey, God of War 1On this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle go through some highs and lows on this one for sure. First, they both played the Square-Enix joint, Deus Ex: Human Revolution. The guys talk about their frustrations with the game, why it's confusing, and any thoughts on the Deus Ex franchise as a whole too. Randy talks the underrated multi-platform game Epic Mickey. Is it perhaps the best game ever made featuring the mouse eared character? What makes it special? And does it give people nostalgia for some old cartoons?...2017-11-271h 38
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #8: Unfinished Swan, Perfect Dark, PsychonautsOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle tackle the game that really started it all for Sony's focus on indie games for the later generation systems, Unfinished Swan. Debuting on Playstation 3, A short, but beautiful look at themes not always explored in Video Games. Randy talks on one of the Nintendo 64's biggest games from Rare, Perfect Dark. The next evolution on what they did with Goldeneye 007, does a game with much more, hold up today? Finally, Wes discusses one of Tim Schafer and Double Fine's most beloved games, Psychonauts...2017-11-231h 42
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #7: Onimusha: Warlords, Fallout 1, Altered BeastOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle go all over the spectrum on this one. But perhaps they all have one thing in common, nostalgia making a game better, than it actually is. Both guys tackle the obtuse tank controls of Capcom's Onimusha: Warlords. Does this game deserve all the calls for it to return? Or are people misremembering the storyline and gameplay? Another game that meets this premise is Randy's game, the SEGA Genesis not-so classic, Altered Beast. Is this one of the games that doesn't hold up? 2017-11-221h 19
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #6: Shovel Knight, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Kirby's Epic YarnOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle discuss three different kinds of platformers. Both guys discuss the old school joy of Shovel Knight. Exploring Why Yachtclub Games ode to the Metroidvania fits right in with the games that came before it. How Shovel Knight holds up as a character, and how it's brought back the retro asthetic for games. Randy talks the Nintendo Wii creation, Kirby's Epic Yarn. He discusses how the game is a perfect example of what made the Wii special. Is it really one of the better Kirby games...2017-11-221h 37
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #5: Super Metroid, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Quantum ConundrumOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle talk at length about one of the greatest games of all-time, Super Metroid. What are some of the things that make the game so legendary? What about Samus Aran as a character makes her stand out? The atmosphere and powers in the game are unique too. Randy then discusses one of the standout games in the Fire Emblem franchise. Fire Emblem: Awakening. How does the game feel on a portable system? Is it truly one of the better strategy games in existence? Wes...2017-11-161h 27
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #4: Crash Bandicoot, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, HydrophobiaOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle discuss the Playstation 1 classic, now part of a remastered collection, Crash Bandicoot. How do they feel the game holds up? Is the platforming actually good? What makes him a memorable character? Randy then turns things towards one of the stellar hits on Nintendo's Wii U, Captain Toad Treasure Tracker. Randy speaks on the joy he feels playing the adventuresome puzzler, and hoping it gets a second game. Wes discusses the PS3 title, Hydrophobia: Prophecy. A game with an odd name, but Wes' thoughts...2017-11-161h 42
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #3: Sleeping Dogs, Front Mission 3, Conker's Bad Fur DayOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Square-Enix takes precedent on two out of the three games discussed on this one. Both Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle play Sleeping Dogs. Listen, as they expound on what makes the game so great, and why more people should play it. Wes plays Front Mission 3, the series that very recently came alive again. While Randy gets annoyed, bemused and at times disgusted with the Rare Nintendo 64 classic, Conker's Bad Fur Day.2017-11-121h 34
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #2: Earthbound Finished, Hotline Miami, The CaveOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle get a bit argumentative. Especially considering they are both playing games, the other finds polarizing. Randy has finished Earthbound and has a lot to say about it. This is much to the dismay of Wes, who holds the game in very high esteem. While both play Hotline Miami, and the listener gets to hear every moment of frustration Wes went through while playing. Although, Randy might feel much differently about it. Wes also plays The Cave as well.2017-11-121h 42
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project #1: Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Legend of Dragoon, EarthboundWelcome to the first episode of the Backlog Busting Project. Where Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle introduce what this journey is all about. They discuss games they are adding to their backlogs, perhaps some news, but mostly they talk about playing older games. Through these 37 episodes, they played a variety of games across many generations. On this show, the focus is on Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, with both of them playing the game and speaking on it's innovative gameplay and touching story. While Randy begins his run through Earthbound. He gives his early thoughts on the...2017-11-101h 27
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 41: Top 100 Games: N64 & PS1 EraOn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Wes and Randy are once again joined by W2Mnet’s Robert Taylor as they discuss the best games of the Nintendo 64, Playstation 1, Gameboy Color and more, in their on-going efforts to determine the top 100 games of all time.“Adventure Meme”, “Itty BItty 8-Bit”Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.02017-07-211h 34
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 40: Top 100 Games: 16-Bit Era: SNES, Genesis, GameboyThe nomination process for the Backlog Busting Project's Top 100 Games of All Time, presented in conjunction with W2Mnet.com, continues this week as Wes Harrington, Randy Isbelle, and Sean Garmer discuss the games of the 16-bit era. Games from the Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy, among other systems, are discussed and nominated."Adventure Meme", "Itty Bitty 8-Bit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2017-07-071h 39
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 39: Top 100 Games: Arcade & 8-Bit EraAfter a hiatus of nearly one full year, the Backlog Busting Project returns as Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle team up to take down their massive backlogs. But before they do, they're going to team up with the other staff of W2Mnet.com to determine the Top 100 Games of All Time. On this week's episode, Wes, Randy, and Robert Taylor discuss nominations from the 8-bit era of gaming."Adventure Meme", "Itty Bitty 8-Bit" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2017-06-281h 12
E3 2017: EA Play Press Conference ReviewOn this special episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Randy Isbelle, and Wes Harrington discuss what was shown at the EA Play Press Conference.
How did Star Wars Battlefront II look? What was new in the Sports realm? And how about that Need For Speed Payback. The guys also talk about the new games announced and more.2017-06-1530 min
E3 2017: Nintendo Spotlight E3 2017 ReviewOn this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington, as they discuss everything from the Nintendo Spotlight Direct.
Nintendo showed off quite a lot, promised release dates and even had some surprises. What did the guys think of the big reveals, the Super Mario Odyssey gameplay, Xenoblade 2 and much more.2017-06-1419 min
Video Games 2 the MAXE3 2017: Nintendo Spotlight E3 2017 ReviewOn this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington, as they discuss everything from the Nintendo Spotlight Direct. Nintendo showed off quite a lot, promised release dates and even had some surprises. What did the guys think of the big reveals, the Super Mario Odyssey gameplay, Xenoblade 2 and much more.2017-06-1318 min
Video Games 2 the MAXE3 2017: Playstation E3 Media Showcase ReviewOn this special Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Wes Harrington, Randy Isbelle and Robert Taylor to discuss everything from the Playstation E3 Media Showcase. Things did not go as expected during the stream, as sound issues and buffering problems plagued the conference. Not to mention, many games not even having release dates. However, they did show gameplay for Days Gone, Spiderman, Detroit: Become Human and God of War. Monster Hunter Worlds is a thing and there was lots of VR content too. What did the guys think...2017-06-1337 min
Video Games 2 the MAXE3 2017: Bethesda E3 Showcase ReviewOn this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington. The guys discuss everything that happened at the Bethesda E3 Showcase. Mainly, the good parts like Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. Also, Evil Within 2. Not to mention, a special Dishonored side story too. There's other stuff as well, but it may not be appealing to everyone.2017-06-1215 min
Video Games 2 the MAXE3 2017: Xbox E3 Briefing ReviewOn this special episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Randy Isbelle, Wes Harrington and the debuting Robert Taylor. The guys discuss and review the Xbox E3 Briefing. It's officially now called the Xbox One X, retails for $499, but what about the games? Microsoft showed off 23 games with some kind of trailer or gameplay. 42 in total, including the sizzle reel. How did State of Decay 2, Anthem, the Life is Strange Prequel, Forza 7 all look on the new system? We discuss that and more on this one.2017-06-1254 min
E3 2017: Playstation E3 Media Showcase ReviewOn this special Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Wes Harrington, Randy Isbelle and Robert Taylor to discuss everything from the Playstation E3 Media Showcase.
Things did not go as expected during the stream, as sound issues and buffering problems plagued the conference. Not to mention, many games not even having release dates.
However, they did show gameplay for Days Gone, Spiderman, Detroit: Become Human and God of War. Monster Hunter Worlds is a thing and there was lots of VR content too.
What did the guys think about the conference overall? You may...2017-06-1238 min
E3 2017: Bethesda E3 Showcase ReviewOn this special edition of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington.
The guys discuss everything that happened at the Bethesda E3 Showcase. Mainly, the good parts like Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. Also, Evil Within 2. Not to mention, a special Dishonored side story too.
There's other stuff as well, but it may not be appealing to everyone.2017-06-1116 min
E3 2017: Xbox E3 Briefing ReviewOn this special episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by Randy Isbelle, Wes Harrington and the debuting Robert Taylor.
The guys discuss and review the Xbox E3 Briefing. It's officially now called the Xbox One X, retails for $499, but what about the games?
Microsoft showed off 23 games with some kind of trailer or gameplay. 42 in total, including the sizzle reel. How did State of Decay 2, Anthem, the Life is Strange Prequel, Forza 7 all look on the new system? We discuss that and more on this one.2017-06-1155 min
Video Games 2 the MAXE3 2017: EA Play Press Conference ReviewOn this special episode of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer, Randy Isbelle, and Wes Harrington discuss what was shown at the EA Play Press Conference. How did Star Wars Battlefront II look? What was new in the Sports realm? And how about that Need For Speed Payback. The guys also talk about the new games announced and more.2017-06-1029 min
Video Games 2 the MAX: E3 2017 PredictionsOn this special of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by fellow W2Mnet.com writers Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington to do their E3 2017 Predictions.
The guys go through each press conference from EA Play to Devolver Digital and end at Nintendo, plus everything in between as well. Bethesda, Sony, Ubisoft, Xbox are also discussed. They talk, what is expected, what would surprise them and they make a bold prediction for each show. Join them for some laughs and a fun show.2017-06-101h 50
Video Games 2 the MAXVideo Games 2 the MAX: E3 2017 PredictionsOn this special of Video Games 2 the MAX, Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by fellow W2Mnet.com writers Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington to do their E3 2017 Predictions. The guys go through each press conference from EA Play to Devolver Digital and end at Nintendo, plus everything in between as well. Bethesda, Sony, Ubisoft, Xbox are also discussed. They talk, what is expected, what would surprise them and they make a bold prediction for each show. Join them for some laughs and a fun show.2017-06-101h 49
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 38: Uncharted WatersWelcome back to the Backlog Busting Project! In this episode, Wes and Randy discuss Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, BioShock, and Devil May Cry. The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Play or Nay Furi (PS4/PC) (7/5) Resident Evil 5 (PS4/XONE) (7/5) Ghostbusters (PS4/XONE/PC) (7/12) Song of the Deep (PS4/XONE/PC) (7/12) Co-Play: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (PS4) Wes: BioShock (PS3) SPOILER WARNING: We discuss the main twists of this game at around the 50-minute mark of the p...2016-07-061h 26
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 37: Bread Rises at DawnWelcome back to the Backlog Busting Project! In this episode, Wes and Randy discuss Until Dawn, I Am Bread, and Ori and the Blind Forest. The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.This episode’s logo makes use of “Dry Toast” by Jonathunder (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons. As always, the podcast itself is CC-BY-SA. Play or Nay Mighty No. 9 (PS4/PS3/XONE/X360/Wii U/PC...2016-06-221h 23
Video Games 2 the MAXE3 2016: Video Games 2 the MAX: Sony Press Conference ReactionsIt is one of the biggest times of the year in Video Games, E3, and Sony gave us quite a bit of surprises, known games, and VR we have a panel of 411mania writers to react to it. Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison as well as, VG2M original Daniel Anderson and the Backlog Busting Project’s Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington break down everything that happened at the Sony Conference.They also talk about what they liked most that was shown, the things that weren’t that impressive and the big announcements of Crash Bandicoot seri...2016-06-1441 minVideo Games 2 the MAXE3 2016: Video Games 2 the MAX: Ubisoft Press Conference ReactionsIt is one of the biggest times of the year in Video Games, E3, and Ubisoft had a over 2 hour E3 press conference and we have a panel of 411mania writers to react to it. Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison as well as, the Backlog Busting Project’s Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington break down everything that happened at the Ubisoft Conference.They also talk about what they liked most that was shown, the things that weren’t that impressive and the big announcements of a Watch Dogs 2 movie, a new Mountain game called Steep, Grow Up a...2016-06-1449 minVideo Games 2 the MAXE3 2016: Video Games 2 the MAX: Microsoft Xbox Press Conference ReactionsIt is one of the biggest times of the year in Video Games, E3, and Microsoft just dropped a doozy of an E3 press conference and we have a panel of 411mania writers to react to them. Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison are joined by the two VG2M originals Daniel Anderson and Robert Cooper, as well as, the Backlog Busting Project’s Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington, plus you hear him talk wrestling on 411, but Patrick Ketza joins us as well to talk some games. The guys break down everything that happened at the Microsoft Xbox Conference.2016-06-1352 minBacklog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 36: Hella Bad TombsWelcome back to the Backlog Busting Project! In this episode, Wes and Randy discuss Rise of the Tomb Raider, Undertale, and Life is Strange. Oh BOY, do they EVER discuss Life is Strange… The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Play or Nay Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir (PS4/PS3/Vita) (6/7) Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter (PS4/XONE/PC) (6/10) Color Symphony 2 (XONE/PC/Wii U) (6/8) Kirby: Planet Robobot (3DS) (6/10) Randy: Rise of the Tomb Raider (XONE/PC) Wes: Und...2016-06-082h 10Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 35: Easily DistractedWelcome back to the Backlog Busting Project! In this episode, Wes and Randy discuss MouseCraft, Super Meat Boy, and Epic Mickey 2. They also learn that trying to stream a non-interactive podcast while still trying to be somewhat interactive is a bad idea when you get raided on Twitch… The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Play or Nay The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine (PS4/XONE/PC) (5/31) Dead Island: Definitive Collection (PS4/XONE/PC) (5/31) Soul Axiom (PS4/PC) (6/7) Mirror’s...2016-05-2952 minBacklog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 34: Failing Our Way to VictoryWelcome back to the Backlog Busting Project! In this episode, Wes and Randy are once again joined by Sean Garmer to discuss a Kingdom Hearts title. However, this time the panel isn’t quite as high on the game as they’ve been in the past… at least Wes and Randy liked the games that were picked by each other as part of our second Friday the 13th Special! The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Play or Nay DOOM (PS4/XONE/PC) (5/13...2016-05-131h 37Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 33: Beards in Need of BustingOn this episode, we decide to switch things up a little and livestream the recording of the episode on Twitch! Then we discuss ActRaiser, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, and Uncharted: Golden Abyss before revealing the winner of the Episode 34 vote! The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Play or Nay Back in 1995 (PC) (4/29) Battleborn (PS4/XONE/PC) (5/3) MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (PS Vita) (5/10) Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (PS4) (5/10) Co-Played Game: ActRaiser (SNES) Randy’s Game...2016-04-281h 32Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 32: Torn BannersOn this episode, we dive into two very story-driven games and one experience-driven game in Bastion, The Banner Saga, and Tearaway. The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Play or Nay Ratchet & Clank (PS4) (4/12) Dark Souls III (PS4/XONE/PC) (4/12) Bravely Second: End Layer (3DS) (4/15) Star Fox Zero/Star Fox Guard (Wii U) (4/22) Co-Played Game: Bastion (PC/PS Vita) Randy’s Game: Tearaway (PS Vita) Wes’ Game: The Banner Saga (PC) Next Episode’s Games2016-04-121h 14Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 31: Kingdom Come (ft. Sean Garmer)Welcome back to the Backlog Busting Project! On this episode, we are once again joined by W2M Network’s Sean Garmer to talk Kingdom Hearts II. Aaaaand… that’s about it, because KHII dominated the entire conversation, but there’s still a little talk about Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Play or Nay MLB 16 The Show (PS4/PS3) (3/29) Hypersensitive Bob (PC) (3/29) Gryphon Knight Epic (PS4/XONE/PC) (3...2016-04-101h 52Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 30: Buckle Your Pants (ft. Sean Garmer)On this delayed episode of the Backlog Busting Project, Sean Garmer of the W2M Network joins us to talk Kingdom Hearts with Wes, while Randy gets tangled up (in a good way) with Unravel. Then Wes and Randy discuss their teamwork issues within BattleBlock Theater. The Backlog Busting Project intro theme is “Adventure Meme” by Kevin MacLeod, and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Play or Nay Day of the Tentacle Remastered (3/22) (PS4/Vita/PC) Pokken Tournament (3/18) (Wii U) Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics (3/18) (3DS) 101 Ways to Die (3/22) (PS4...2016-03-191h 28
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 29: Friend Not EnemyPlay or Nay The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (Wii U) (3/4) Tom Clancy’s The Division (PS4/Xbox One/PC) (3/8) Hitman (PS4/Xbox One) (3/11) EA Sports UFC 2 (PS4/Xbox One) (3/15)Co-Played Game: Star Fox (SNES)Randy’s Game: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES)Wes’s Game: Wild Arms (PS1 via PSN)Next Episode’s Games Co-play: BattleBlock Theatre (PC) Randy: Unravel (PS4) Wes: Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix (via Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD (PS3))2016-03-031h 23Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 28: Premature FistbumpingThis week Wes and Randy play Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time, Randy painfully goes through The Order 1886, and Wes looks back at the first Syphon Filter. Play or Nay Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest/Birthright (3DS) (2/18) Far Cry Primal (PS4/XONE/PC) (2/23) The Walking Dead: Michonne Episode 1 (PS4/PS3/XONE/X360/PC) (2/23) Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 (XONE/PC) (2/23)Co-Played Game: Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (PS4)Wes's Game: Syphon Filter (PS1)Randy's Game: The Order: 1886 (PS4)Next Episode’s Games Co-play: Star Fo...2016-02-1759 minBacklog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 27: Pushing ButtonsIn this episode of the Backlog Busting Project: We talk about pushing buttons in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Wes may or may not have any idea what in the world happened in Catherine. Randy talks about Freedom Planet.Randy spends the entire episode pushing Wes’s buttons.Play or NayCrypt of the NecroDancer (PS4/Vita)XCOM 2 (PC)Firewatch (PS4/XONE/PC)Unravel (PS4/XONE/PC)Co-Played Game: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (GameCube for Randy, PS3 for Wes)Wes’s Ga...2016-02-041h 30
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 26: Too Many CooksIN THIS EPISODE: Bubble Bobble, regretful rectangles, and freaking fanservice. It’s time for another edition of the Backlog Busting Project!Play or Nay Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam (3DS) Wes got it wrong but also (sort of) right: Intelligent Systems was behind the Paper Mario series, whereas AlphaDream has been handling the Mario and Luigi games. Final Fantasy Explorers (3DS) LEGO Marvel Avengers (PS4/PS3/XONE/X360/WiiU/3DS) AIPD: Artificial Intelligence Police Department (PS4/XONE/PC) Co-Played Game: Bubble Bobble (NES) Randy’s Game: Thomas Was Alone (PS Vita...2016-01-201h 11
Backlog Busting ProjectBacklog Busting Project EP 25: Unfortunate ImplicationsWelcome to the Backlog Busting Project! Starting things with a few HUGE announcements. Then, move on to discussing how much intensity is too much in God of War II, the puzzling plot twist of Professor Layton and the Curious Village, and Randy disappoints himself in Rocket Knight Adventure. Play or NayAmplitude (PS4)Avoider (WiiU)Gone Home (PS4/XONE)Resident Evil: Origins Collection (PS4/XONE) Co-Played Game: God of War II (PS2 via PS3 HD Collection)Wes’s Game: Professor Layton and the Curious Village (NDS)Ra...2016-01-091h 31
Video Games 2 the MAXE3 2015: Nintendo & Square-E ConferencesWhat a contrast of styles we had within one hour of each other. Nintendo showed off Star Fox, Muppets, and lots of Mario content, while Square-Enix showed a lot of stuff that had already been revealed, plus Star Ocean 5. Sean and Marc are joined by Stephen Randle, and Backlog Busting Project's Wes Harrington and Randy Isbelle to discuss and break down everything that happened. Don't forget we will have a regular edition of the podcast later tonight wrapping up the press conferences and doing our regular format of the show. We are live every Tuesday Night...2015-06-1654 minVideo Games 2 the MAXE3 2015: Sony Press Conference ReactionsHoly Crap! Sony had a lot to show, a heck of a lot of surprises at the start, and then we got the stuff we know was gonna be there like Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Uncharted 4, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Destiny, even indy stuff like No Man's Sky too. A whole big cast is here to discuss it too. Sean and Marc are joined by Stephen Randle, 411mania.com Editor Jeremy Thomas, and Backlog Busting Project's Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington. This should be fun!2015-06-161h 16Video Games 2 the MAXE3 2015: Bethesda Conference ReactionsSean and Marc are joined by Randy Isbelle and Wes Harrington from 411's retro podcast "Backlog Busting Project" to discuss and give our reactions to everything that was shown at the Bethesda Studios E3 press conference. What did we think of what we saw of Doom, Fallout 4 (It's coming out this year!), Dishonored 2 and all the surprises? Listen to find out!2015-06-151h 11