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The #Backlog Breakdown
A video game podcast from a Christian perspective endeavoring to encourage and equip the church to engage the medium wisely and responsibly.
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- The #Backlog Breakdown
78: Endless Bro Night (w/ The HenshinDad)
Wes joins us this week to talk about a trio of games he forced us to play...kind of. On paper, a set of dancing visual novels don't exactly sound like our cup…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Magic the Gathering: Arena
We haven't really dug into digital card games here on the Backlog Breakdown, but all that changes this week with Nate's experience and thoughts about the…
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77: Emulation Revisited (w/ the TechnoFunkBoy)
Emulation, ROMs, legality, conscience, and morals. Do we have answers? Well, sort of. Check out Paul's latest podcast, Montblanc's Hunters, here! Our Facebook…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Denial and Integration
And you thought we were done talking about gow 2018, didn't you? Well, this week Josh is coming at you with some thoughts about the game that he didn't share…
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76: Mash-ups (ft. Trash Turkey)
This week we're mashing up a few podcasts on backlogs and talking about mash-up games that mix genres! A big thank you to the Trash Turkey for joining us and…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite-sized: The Naked Truth (nudity in gaming by Jacob Van Olst)
A new contributor to the podcast but long time friend of the show Jacob Van Olst breaks down the controversial topic of whether nudity in art and video games…
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75: GoW Finale
We're 3 episodes in on god of war 2018, so you'd think there wouldn't be much more to say about it, right? Well, you're wrong because part 3 of our discussion…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite-sized: The State of Sony (w/ Micah Hendrick)
Nate and Micah got together this week to talk about the current state of the games industry in general and Sony in particular. Our Facebook group is The…
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74: god of war's first half
Well, we tried to tackle the whole game but didn't make it. Blame the whiskey? Regardless, this week we're discussing the story and some of the themes in the…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Sustainable Stewardship (ft. The HenshinDad)
This week our good friend Wesley Rea encourages us to think through stewardship in every area of our lives, including the ways in which we provide for…
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73: god of War (A breakdown of our baggage)
We're playing around with a slight format change and have decided to tackle God of War (2018) with a series of episodes. This one dives into our history with…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: A Legacy
This week Nate pays tribute to one of the men in his life who has helped shape him into who he is today. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing…
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72: Game & Watch (Gaming on TV)
In the past 30 years, the video game landscape has drastically changed. Not only the games themselves, but even media about games has expanded to include very…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite-sized: Diving Deep on Youtube
Josh watches a lot of Youtube. A good chunk of that is related to video games. Here he talks about some of his favorite channels that delve into more of a…
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71: Dragon Quest V
Japan loves Dragon Quest. Japan especially loves Dragon Quest V. Do we love Dragon Quest V? How about the Dragon Quest: Your Story movie that's based on the…
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PWNcast Special - Ready Player 2: A Steady DeCline
On this special episode, all of the guys from the Play Well Network get together to talk about an infamous work of fiction: Ernest Cline's Ready Player 2. If…
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70: Analysis Paralysis
You may be screaming into the void: "I've got such a huge backlog, I don't know what to play next! Help me!" Well don't worry, fair listener, for Josh and Nate…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: GameStonks
Nothing too profound this week, just a couple of dudes laughing over the state of the world and everyone's favorite retailer, GameStop. This was cut from our…
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69: What Remains of Edith Finch (ft. Micah Hendrick)
Somehow we managed to make an episode about What Remains of Edith Finch that is longer than actually playing through the entire game yourself. That definitely…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Soul Hackers
This week Josh gives his thoughts on his first beaten game of 2021: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, complete with a brief history of how it…
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68: HD Resolutions
This week we're talking about resolutions, goals, habits, and all that new years-y kinda stuff. Are they helpful? If so, what are some of the pitfalls? How do…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: 2021's #backlog Beatdown
On this bite sized episode, Josh and Nate talk about why we're doing the 2021 #backlog Beatdown, the official rules as they stand, and how you can join in on…
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67: The REAL Top 100 & Gaming in 2021
On this episode we finalize our Top 100 Games list for 2021 and take a look ahead for what we're excited for in the coming year and some ideas on how we'll…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: In Defense of Final Fantasy IV
On last week's episode, Josh said that Final Fantasy IV doesn't deserve a spot on the Top 100 Games list. TheTechnoFunkBoy begs to differ, and on today's bite…
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66: Top 100 - 2021 Edition (Part 2)
Josh goes crazy and decides to hack away half of our Top 100 games list while Nate talks him down. Somehow we thought it would be a good idea to discuss 125+…
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66: Top 100 - 2021 Edition (Part 1)
Josh goes crazy and decides to hack away half of our Top 100 games list while Nate talks him down. Somehow we thought it would be a good idea to discuss 125+…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Nearly No (something) November Recap
Josh and Nate decided to pull back from screens and/or social media during the month of November as a sort of trial period to reset and reevaluate. Was it…
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Bonus Breakdown: Nate's Best Bosses
Nate wanted in on the action from episode 65 and recorded a bonus episode with his favorite bosses live on Facebook. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book…
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65: Like a Boss
This week Josh & Wes talk about their favorite boss battles in all of gaming and some that are just the worst. Like, absolute trash. Bosses that can make…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Persona 5 - The Royal Treatment
Remember when The HenshinDad himself came on for our summer series on Persona 5? Well, using his magical time wizard powers, he not only played through but…
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64: Gratitude Dudes
I know it's a dumb name for an episode; I couldn't think of anything better. But regardless, stopping to be thankful is really powerful and hopefully our…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: XCOM 2
"What's Nate gunna talk about this week?" is the question. XCOM is the answer. Well, XCOM 2, but close enough. We'd love for you to join in our ongoing…
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63: The Dark Side of Productivity
We're a podcast about enjoying video games as stewards of the time that God gives us, so naturally we're fans of productivity tips and ways to schedule our…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Nearly No (social media) November
Josh is a jerk and stole Nate's idea for a bite-sized episode. He's going to spend November pulling back from social media and phone usage, but why you may…
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62: Bioshock (ft. Micah Hendrick)
Take a dive down into Rapture with us as we take a nice, beefy look at 2007's seminal video game masterpiece, Bioshock, with our good friend Micah Hendrick…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: SuperGiant is Super Rad
On this return-to-form bite sized episode, Nate discusses why SuperGiant games may just be the best indie dev team out there currently making games. At least…
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61: How Shall We Then Play Horror Games?
It's October, so we decided to talk about horror games as a genre and how they use their mechanics to effect the player. Can horror really be considered a…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: A Story Borne of Blood
The story of Bloodborne is vague and esoteric, and is told through character interactions and items descriptions. Basically, it's hidden really well in the…
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60: Loving the Craft of Bloodborne
This time around we're talking Bloodborne: the good, the... well, there isn't much bad about it, and the ugly, which is basically the entire game. Strap…
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Breakout Brohang: Thoughts on Next Gen
Can it really be considered a bite-sized episode if it's over an hour long? We didn't think so, but we still thought you may want to hear our thoughts on the…
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59: Backlog Mailbag: Games as Work?
This week we're discussing a question we received about whether or not Christians should pursue a career in gaming. Is it wrong? Is it helpful? Is it wise?…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Burnout
On this week's bite sized episode, Nate tackling the dreaded burnout. Not, like, the series of racing games, but the sense of not really wanting to play…
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58: The Best I Never Had
We've all got immense backlogs, but that doesn't mean that they're all good games. As they age without having been played, the cream of the crop rise to the…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh is a video game too, right? This week Josh shares a rambling diatribe about a shonen manga and the power of nostalgia. Context and background play a…
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57: Angry Video Game Nerds
As the title references, gamers can be known for their unbridled rage, leading to the destruction of controllers, TVs, and sometimes the English language. But…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: HenshinDad on Ouendan
You may not know the series by its Japanese name, but have you ever heard of Elite Beat Agents? Did you know it was an American-ized version of a longer…
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56: Persona 5 Deep Dive ft. HenshinDad
The boys are back at it with the HenshinDad, breaking down their spoiler-filled thoughts on the story and themes of Persona 5. What is the game trying to say?…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized? Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
This week's "bite sized" episode is taken from our Brohang: our extra chats that are available for our Patreon members. We'd mentioned in the past how Josh…
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55: Persona 5 Overview ft. HenshinDad
Persona 5 is a huge game. In lieu of this, we decided to split up our discussion of the game into two episodes: one covering our thoughts on the game as a…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Reckful (ft. The TechnoFunkBoy)
This weeks's bite sized episode is quite a bit heavier than usual, but sometimes it's good to just stop and take stock of current events and what we can learn…
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Bonus: Weird & Wacky One-Off ft. AMA Winners and PWN.
We're got some special announcements for you that just couldn't wait for a regular episode: the winners of our AMA contest and the premiere of our Play Well…
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54: Material Boys in a Digital World
The nature of digital gaming in the modern world makes playing a plethora of different games convenient and almost universally accessible. But are there still…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Nate Must Play Vita
Vita means life, Kinda ironic, isn't it? Well, not if your name is Nate McKeever. Listen in to find out why this little handheld may just still be worth your…
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53: Kcollecting w/ Jesse Knopp
This week we invited good friend of the show Jesse Knopp on to talk about his physical collection of games and why he keeps multiple copies of Chrono Trigger…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Personae
You've heard of the games but what exactly is a Persona, and where did the concept originate? Can it teach us anything about humanity? Well, Josh gives his…
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52: The AMAs
We asked for questions and you guys responded, so today we're responding to your responses. Our Facebook group is The Backlog Book Club and Here is our…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Diablo 3
Nate thinks that Diablo 3 is the greatest shlooter in existence. This week, you get to hear him explain why. Okay, okay, but on the real, you get to hear…
The #Backlog Breakdown51: Superior Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 3 is a dang classic. But does it hold up today like it did back in 1988, or is it a relic of its time? You may already have an inkling of our…
The #Backlog BreakdownBite sized: Final Fantasy VI Piano Collections Review
A few weeks ago we talked about JRPGs and Final Fantasy VI kept coming up, so what better than to look at some piano arrangements of some of the game's best…
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50: We're Halfway There: The Big Five-Oh
Today's episode marks 50 full length episodes of the podcast, so join us as we look back on the good, the bad, and the beefy of the past 2 years of podcasting…