by David Jackson
A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle.
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April 30, 2025
<p>Like many of Square's RPGs of the late 90's and early 2000's, Vagrant Story is an ambitious, flawed, divisive and fantastic RPG, full of big ideas that didn't get a chance to full develop into what was planned. What we got was only one part of a larger saga (see also: Xenogears from just a few years prior), a game that stands on its own, proudly displaying all of the rough edges and brilliant ideas for all to see. It made for a great discussion on the podcast!</p> <p><strong>Guest info: Aidan Moher</strong></p> <ul> <li>Check out Aidan's new podcast FunFactor <a href="https://funfactorpod.com/" rel="nofollow">https://funfactorpod.com/</a></li> <li>Find Aidan's writing on Astrolabe <a href="https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com/" rel="nofollow">https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com/</a></li> <li>Find Aidan's book Fight, Magic, Items <a href="https://fightmagicitems.rocks/" rel="nofollow">https://fightmagicitems.rocks/</a></li> <li>Look forward to Aidan's next book about Suikoden 1 and 2 <a href="https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com/suikoden-1-2-history-boss-fight-books-2026/" rel="nofollow">https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com/suikoden-1-2-history-boss-fight-books-2026/</a></li> <li>Follow on BlueSky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/aidanis.fun" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/aidanis.fun</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <ul> <li>0:00 Title Card</li> <li>0:38 Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts</li> <li>14:58 Story Setup/Themes/Localization</li> <li>42:35 Presentation</li> <li>1:03:32 Combat/Equipment</li> <li>1:36:21 Closing Thoughts/Recommendations/Plugs</li> <li>1:45:45 SPOILER WALL/Patron Thank-Yous</li> <li>1:47:38 Spoiler Section</li> </ul> <p><strong>Music used in the episode is credited to Hitoshi Sakimoto. Tracks used:</strong> Opening Movie, Greyland Event Climax, Snowfly Forest, Dullahan, Minotauros, Remembrance, Dawn of Lea Monde, Fanfare</p> <p><a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon!</a> or <a href="https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">buy me a coffee on Ko-fi</a>!<br> <a href="https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR" rel="nofollow">Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server!</a><br> <strong>Social Media:</strong><br> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><br> <strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/</a> and <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">his other pages</a></p> <p>Listen to <strong>A Top 3 Podcast</strong> on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504" rel="nofollow">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> and [other podcast platforms](atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>
April 23, 2025
<p>No, this isn't the Arkane Studios Prey, this is the one that Arkane was forced to name their game after for no good reason. In fact, that's what got me interested in Human Head Studios' Prey (2006) in the first place, even before I learned what the game is about. So what did we think of this shooter caught between two eras, with seemingly 10 different puzzle mechanics? How did we find a rare AAA attempt at indigenous representation? Listen in and find out!</p> <p><strong>Guest info: Asa GreenRiver</strong></p> <ul> <li>BlueSky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/agreenriver.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/agreenriver.bsky.social</a></li> <li>TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@agreenriver07" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@agreenriver07</a></li> <li>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@borderlineentertainment" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@borderlineentertainment</a></li> <li>Twitch <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/BorderlineEntertainment" rel="nofollow">https://www.twitch.tv/BorderlineEntertainment</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <ul> <li>0:00 Title Card</li> <li>0:25 Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts</li> <li>12:07 Story Setup/Indigenous Representation/Presentation</li> <li>37:43 FPS Gameplay/Puzzles</li> <li>1:04:10 Closing Thoughts/Recommendations/Housekeeping</li> <li>1:15:58 SPOILER WALL/Patron Thank-Yous</li> <li>1:17:58 Spoiler Section</li> </ul> <p><strong>Music used in the episode is credit to Jeremy and Julian Soule. Tracks used:</strong> Prey Overture, Aniwyah Calling, Desperate Measures, Upside Down, The Land of the Ancients</p> <p>Check out Dave on Retro Hangover discussing Psychonauts! <a href="https://retrohangover.captivate.fm/episode/psychonauts-milk-mans-delicious-milk-ft-dave-jackson" rel="nofollow">https://retrohangover.captivate.fm/episode/psychonauts-milk-mans-delicious-milk-ft-dave-jackson</a></p> <p><a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon!</a> or <a href="https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">buy me a coffee on Ko-fi</a>!<br> <a href="https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR" rel="nofollow">Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server!</a><br> <strong>Social Media:</strong><br> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><br> <strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/</a> and <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">his other pages</a></p> <p>Listen to <strong>A Top 3 Podcast</strong> on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504" rel="nofollow">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> and [other podcast platforms](atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>
April 16, 2025
<p>Review code provided by Ivy Road- thank you!</p> <p>I think we all viewed Davey Wreden's new project announcement, a "cozy game about making tea", with a bit of side-eye. Is it really just going to be about making tea? You sure there isn't going to be a subversion in there? Are you still reading this? Well, Wanderstop is here, and it may not have the type of subversion that we expected, but it is most definitely not just a cozy game about making tea. This is a longer episode, because there is just that much to discuss. Grab a mug and enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Guest Info: Matt Storm aka Stormageddon and CGDannyB</strong></p> <ul> <li>Listen to Matt's podcasts: "Fun" and Games- <a href="https://www.certainpov.com/fun-and-games" rel="nofollow">https://www.certainpov.com/fun-and-games</a> and Reignite- <a href="https://www.certainpov.com/reignite" rel="nofollow">https://www.certainpov.com/reignite</a></li> <li>Find Matt on BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/djstormageddon.com" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/djstormageddon.com</a></li> <li>Find Danny's streams, Playlog Podcast, YouTube channel and more- <a href="https://solo.to/cgdannyb" rel="nofollow">https://solo.to/cgdannyb</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <ul> <li>0:00 Title Card</li> <li>0:36 Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts</li> <li>16:13 Story Setup/Themes Overview</li> <li>38:36 Gameplay and Story, Presentation</li> <li>1:16:24 Recommendations/Guest Plugs</li> <li>1:32:00 Spoiler Wall/Patron Thank-Yous</li> <li>1:33:44 Spoiler Section</li> </ul> <p>Music used in the episode is credited to C418. You can purchase the soundtrack here- <a href="https://c418.bandcamp.com/album/wanderstop-fm" rel="nofollow">https://c418.bandcamp.com/album/wanderstop-fm</a>. Tracks used: Introduction, The Fighter, Unknowable, Broom, Wanderstop pt. 1, Boredom, Trust, Farewell</p> <p><a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon!</a> or <a href="https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">buy me a coffee on Ko-fi</a>!<br> <a href="https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR" rel="nofollow">Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server!</a><br> <strong>Social Media:</strong><br> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/tftblpod" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a><br> <strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/</a> and <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">his other pages</a></p> <p>Listen to <strong>A Top 3 Podcast</strong> on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504" rel="nofollow">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> and [other podcast platforms](atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>
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