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The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog

From opposite sides of the globe, your hosts Kiaran and Adam are on a mission to work through their enormous backlog of video games. In each episode they take on a game one (or both) of them have never finished before and get together to discuss their impressions. Was it good? Was it bad? Is it worth keeping on your backlog? Tune in to find out on The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog.

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128:58

Episode 73: BONUS #16 - As Dusk Falls ft. Chris...

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/09/30

Do 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.

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128:04

Episode 72: God of War (2018)

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/09/14

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.

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47:47

Episode 71: Patreon Sneak Peek: Critically Acclaimed...

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/09/08

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

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93:27

Episode 70: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/09/01

Hop 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!

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79:56

Episode 69: Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/08/18

It'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.

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103:26

Episode 68: BONUS #15 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022 film)

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/08/04

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!

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107:25

Episode 67: Prey (2017)

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/07/21

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).

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70:33

Episode 66: BONUS #14 - Eiyuden Chronicle Rising ft....

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/07/07

Get 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!

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88:23

Episode 65: Tearaway + Tearaway Unfolded

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/06/24

We 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.

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102:32

Episode 64: Days Gone

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/06/09

Grab 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.

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97:16

Episode 63: BONUS #13 - Threads of Fate ft. Chris...

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/05/25

In 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!

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93:59

Episode 62: The Wolf Among Us

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/05/12

Join 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.

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84:46

Episode 61: Metro: Last Light

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/04/28

You 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).

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102:19

Episode 60: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/04/15

Slip 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!

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77:01

Episode 59: Little Nightmares

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/03/31

Put 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.

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90:51

Episode 58: BONUS #12 - Scarlet Nexus (PS5, Xbox, PC)...

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/03/17

Pop 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.

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90:56

Episode 57: Mass Effect Andromeda (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/03/04

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?

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142:54

Episode 56: BONUS #11 - The 2022 Winter Retrolympics!...

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/02/25

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

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81:55

Episode 55: Firewatch (PC, Xbox PS4, Switch)

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/02/17

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.

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65:22

Episode 54: Bonus #10 - Castlevania Judgement (Wii)...

The Good, the Bad, and the Backlog ·

2022/02/03

Chris 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!

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