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Jopo
@levelupjo.bsky.social
Dev, game lover, and occasional lamb hugger 🐑 Currently building Backlog Explorer & figuring it out as I go 🚧 | https://backlogexplorer.com/ || https://joanaponder.com/
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❤️ Hey Backlog Explorer users! Quick update! I’ve temporarily moved Backlog Explorer to Supabase’s free plan so I can keep costs low while I’m job-hunting.
That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!
Backlog Explorer
backlogexplorer.com
Please employment jelly, please
🕯️Manifesting 🕯️
October 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
❤️ Hey Backlog Explorer users! Quick update! I’ve temporarily moved Backlog Explorer to Supabase’s free plan so I can keep costs low while I’m job-hunting.
That means for now, when you sign in with Google, you’ll see a Supabase URL instead of backlogexplorer.com but everything still works the same!
Backlog Explorer
backlogexplorer.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Wow hello! It's been a while since I updated. My bad. I'm still here and still busy looking for a job. Meanwhile I've been cleaning up the code, which means not much front facing updates to Backlog Explorer.
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
DONKEY KONG BANANZA! DK DK DK! What a GAME! I love it. Finally rolled credits. My gosh.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I am still actively working on backlog explorer! Just doing a lot of clean up and refactoring because I’m also trying to find a job 😅 so no big backlog explorer updates, except things are smoother behind the scenes.
Still working on making the steam import more user friendly!
September 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Now that I completed the Pokédex in Pokémon Scarlet I think I’m going back to Pokémon Legends Arceus and trying it there. Sooo I coded a little simple companion helper app for my play through 😂
September 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Reposted by Jopo
It's officially September, which means we've got SO MANY upcoming games to talk about 😍

I found 34 cozy games launching this month, so let's talk about them: youtu.be/Zs-aZBUv-Bw
September 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I did it!! 🎉 I completed the Paldean Pokédex! This wasn’t just a game goal. This proved to me that I can follow through and actually finish games. Feeling so proud!
September 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🍂 Backlog Explorer is ready for autumn! It’s now recommending the perfect cozy games to play this fall. Which of these would you play this fall?
September 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
@partyarlie.com ‘s recent YouTube video inspired me to boot up my OG Animal Crossing New Leaf game. I truly hope the next installment will have more of the New Leaf/Wild World charm. I don’t care much for the crafting and terraforming mechanics.
August 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Imagine if Nintendo shadow drops Metroid Prime 4 on September 4, the same day as Silksong.
August 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I’ve definitely caught the Pokémon bug. I finished the main storyline with 274/400 in the Pokédex and am now totally hooked on trying to complete this Pokédex. I’ve made a lot of progress too. Currently sitting at 334/400 so it feels very doable.
Just can’t find a Slakoth anywhere 😅
August 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I randomly picked up Pokémon Scarlet again, and have finally rolled credits. I think this is the first Pokémon game I rolled credits on since Pokémon Diamond/Pearl on the DS 😅
I don’t remember Pokémon stories being this good
August 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I decided to start a new animal crossing island on my Nintendo switch 2. My life is so different today from when animal crossing first came out. No pandemic and I have a four year old son now. Crazy! And it also makes playing the game so different now. I’m doing a no terraform island.
August 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
It’s definitely past my bedtime but I am enjoying Donkey Kong Bananza so much. Finally unlocked all the Bananzas. Happy the NVC spoiler cast got delayed to next week because now I can still catch up! 🐵
#donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2 #backlog
August 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Aotearoa 💚
We spy with our little eyes some excellent ANZ-made games in 'The @wholesomegames.com Celebration' 🥳

🎣 Cast n Chill
🐈 Catto's Post Office
🤖 Misc. A Tiny Tale
🧩 TopplePOP: Bungee Blockbusters
🌷 Wylde Flowers
🎵 Bits & Bops
🍑 Letters to Arralla
🔮 Wylde Society

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August 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Fixed up some bugs with big libraries on Backlog Explorer and your dashboard should behave now 😊
Alsooo: Smart recs are live!
Let me know what you think, it's still a work in progress so feedback is super valuable!

#buildinpublic #backlog
August 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Get your backlog explorer library updated y’all! The smart recommendation system is finally at a point where I can roll it out to users! The whole thing that started this all is finally coming out this week! I’m so excited to have users try it 🥳
August 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Backlog Explorer update 🔥 If your game has blurry cover art or no platforms to select, it’s because my app couldn’t auto-match it with IGDB data.
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August 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
RIP Bibi 🛸
July 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Okay I am so geeky excited. Got my first feedback from someone actually using Backlog Explorer!

And because I haven’t updated it yet on the app itself to mention this to users: If you are trying to integrate with Steam and it’s not working, please make sure to set your profile to public.
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July 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Bibi update 🐥
They are now 5 yrs old and 30lbs. They never tell me when they’ve pooped.
July 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is my favorite level/environment in Donkey Kong Bananza so far. All the snow and ice crystals everywhere. So satisfying rolling around in it ❄️
Haven’t had a chance to buy any of the clothing in this sub layer yet but curious to see if they stop shivering if they wear it 🤔
July 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Wow they grow fast. They took a nap while I biked to the baker and suddenly they were older. Bibi is now 1 years old and weighs 10lbs.
July 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Hello lil tamagotchi 😊

My new friend. I’ll call them Bibi. They are currently 0 years old and 5lbs.
July 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM