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The #Backlog Breakdown

We"re a video game podcast that seeks to encourage and equip the church to engage the medium wisely and responsibly.

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197: Left Behind...by the ever-increasing cost of...

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2025/11/05

Why does it seem like we woke up one day and all the reasonably priced video games consoles had disappeared? How are we to find solace in the midst of all the trials and tribulations of $80 games for $500 consoles? Now that the big 3 console manufacturers seemed to have come together for a one-world decree that prices can't go down, will you need to take their mark in order to play the latest and the greatest that games have to offer? Join us this week as our friend Alex shares his thoughts on why

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01:06:52

resting (again) with joe thorn

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2025/10/29

A few years ago, we had pastor and author Joe Thorn on the podcast to talk about rest and recreation with the backdrop of the spooky season. We thought it was high time to revisit our discussion and so we've dug up the corpse of the episode and put it back on full display for you to revel in. Enjoy!We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon:

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03:20:54

196: Dredge (w/ Josh)

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2025/10/22

This spooky season, our spooky game is dredge. the debut cozy fishing sim from Black Salt games. The mechanics are cozy, but the vibes are creepy, with overtones of cosmic horror. What lies in the deep? Is it worth picking up and playing? Join the guys on this week's episode and find out!Check out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The

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00:19:35

bite sized: be not afraid

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2025/10/15

It's spooky season, but is it really a good idea to look at and engage with horror and dread head-on? How can it help us, and how can we do so in a way that is helpful and wise? Join us as Nate gives some thoughts on fear in this week's bite sized episode!We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog

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02:52:50

195: Earth Defense Force 5 w/ Trash Turkey

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2025/10/08

Are you ready to defend the earth from giant invading monster ants, spiders, frogs, and...celestial beings? Well, buckle up because the Trash Turkey is on this week's episode to wax poetic with the guys on the Earth Defense Force series of games, and dive a bit deeper on the fifth entry in the series.Check out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon:

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00:19:14

bite sized: faithfulness

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2025/10/01

This week, Josh foregoes the usual talk about specific video games in favor of talking about how we game. If we agreed that video games can be a good gift from God, then how are we to use them? And what if we're using them too much? How can we even tell?We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown

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01:58:57

194: Astral Chain

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2025/09/24

This week, the guys are talking about the Platinum Games developed Nintendo Switch exclusive, Astral Chain. Is it the pinnacle of Platinum's work, or is the fact that the game is bound to the Nintendo Switch holding it back from what it could be? A special thanks to DPTBassment for picking this game for the guys to play!Check out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon:

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00:27:23

bite sized: slay the spire mea culpa

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2025/09/17

Last week, we talked about the deck-building Roguelike, Slay the Spire. But there were some things about the game that we failed to address that actually relate to our mission as a podcast. So, in this bite sized episode, both of the guys hopped on to talk about the darkness of the aesthetics of the game and to give a word of caution if those types of storytelling elements are a stumbling block for you.We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree:

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02:25:23

193: Slay the Spire

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2025/09/10

What is a Spire and how do you Slay it? Well, that question will not be answered on this episode, but "Why is Slay the Spire on our Top 100 Games list?" Yes, that question will be addressed.Check out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek

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00:19:18

bite sized: dragon quest builders

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2025/09/03

Nate likes Dragon Quest. But Nate does not like Minecraft. Does Nate like a Minecraft-styled Dragon Quest game? Or is it a Dragon Quest-style Minecraft game?We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach

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02:38:06

192: Book Club - Metal Gear Solid 3

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2025/08/27

You voted. We listened. We played Metal Gear Solid 3. Now it's time to talk about it as a Backlog Book Club game. Even if we didn't all actually play the game. Interested in joining in next time? Jump in the Discord and join in the conversation!Check out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play

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00:20:07

bite sized: best of the worst

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2025/08/20

We like to talk a lot about the best that the medium of video games has to offer. But what about the games that we enjoy that are, objectively, nowhere even close? We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach

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02:49:36

191: Myst (w/ the TechnoFunkBoy)

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2025/08/13

This week, we have another Patron on to discuss the game they picked for us to play. This time around, the game is the computer classic Myst, and the Patron is The TechnoFunkBoy.We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek

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00:26:02

bite sized: art

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2025/08/06

This week, Nate gives a defense of video games as art: the good, the bad, and the ugly.We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to

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02:57:10

190: 2 Months of Switch 2 w/ Parker & Mark

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2025/07/30

It's been (almost) 2 months since the Nintendo Switch 2 was released, so we invited on a couple of friends to talk about our experiences with it over the past couple of months and whether or not its worth your time and money. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the

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00:19:36

bite sized: phoning it in

The #Backlog Breakdown ·

2025/07/23

Josh talks about how he's using (and not using) his phone these days so he can play some more video games.We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a

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03:16:09

189: Xenoblade Chronicles 3 w/ Wes

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2025/07/16

Wesley Rea, The Henshin Dad Himself joins Josh to talk about one of his favorite games of all time: Xenoblade Chronicles 3. For those who may be new to the game, we'll tackle how it is different from the other games in the series, and what makes it worth the time investment. And for the Xenoblade veterans, we'll be diving deep into the themes and nuances of the the different elements of the game to show how lovingly crafted it is and what it has to say to us in the real world.We'd love to hear from

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00:19:53

bite sized: the quest for $25

The #Backlog Breakdown ·

2025/07/09

Every 6 months, we pick one of our question askers to win $25. Is it you this time? Are you the winner? Listen in as we reminisce and pick a winner!We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a

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02:52:28

188: Long Gone Days (w/ Josh)

The #Backlog Breakdown ·

2025/07/02

This week, we're tackling another Patron pick: Long Gone Days, the indie sci-fi RPG about an evil conspiracy to take over Poland. Our patron, gracious Josh, joins us to talk about why he picked the game and his thoughts on the experience.We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud

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00:23:11

bite sized: take a breather

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2025/06/25

In this episode, Nate reflects on the often negative tone surrounding advancements in video games—especially when changes don’t meet players' expectations. Rather than reacting with frustration or cynicism, Nate challenges us to respond with the Christian virtue of kindness. How can we be salt and light in the gaming world, bringing grace, understanding, and encouragement into spaces that are often dominated by criticism? Tune in for a refreshing take on how we can elevate the conversation and

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