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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 1h

ICYMI - We go DEEP this week, trying to change how we approach games and backlogs.

Also, I don't think we'll ever beat this week's opening theme...

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 2d

Double digits, baby - Episode #10 is now live! 🎉

This week, we discuss whether we're playing games or not, inspired by an incredible video from @pooglesgames.bsky.social, and what we can do to change that.

So, y'know, have a listen...
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

And while you're here...

🔗 Discord

TTYL! ❤️

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 10, featuring a muted image various games in a skewed grid format.

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 2d

Here's the video in question - it's incredible!

The Problem with How We Play Games

YouTube video by Poogles

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 2d

Double digits, baby - Episode #10 is now live! 🎉

This week, we discuss whether we're playing games or not, inspired by an incredible video from @pooglesgames.bsky.social, and what we can do to change that.

So, y'know, have a listen...
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

And while you're here...

🔗 Discord

TTYL! ❤️

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 5d

ICYMI: We’ve started our Game of the Year predictions, and we want to hear yours! Let us know what’s making your list below 👀

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 9d

Episode #9 is live! 🎙️

We’re breaking down the biggest contenders for Game of the Year, what truly earns a game that crown, and asking the all-important question: will Ben Starr be leaving December’s award shows with awards?

Fancy a listen?
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

Don’t miss this one! ☝️

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 9d

Episode #9 is live! 🎙️

We’re breaking down the biggest contenders for Game of the Year, what truly earns a game that crown, and asking the all-important question: will Ben Starr be leaving December’s award shows with awards?

Fancy a listen?
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

Don’t miss this one! ☝️

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 9d

Also, we want to know YOUR Game of the Year picks! Drop your predictions in the comments below or, better yet, join the conversation in our Discord and debate it with us!

🔗 Discord

Hope to see you there!

Join the Backlog Breakers Discord Server!

Tackling and/or Dodging Gaming Backlogs Since Time Immemorial... | 12 members

discord.backlogbreakers.com

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 9d

Episode #9 is live! 🎙️

We’re breaking down the biggest contenders for Game of the Year, what truly earns a game that crown, and asking the all-important question: will Ben Starr be leaving December’s award shows with awards?

Fancy a listen?
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

Don’t miss this one! ☝️

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 10d

Hey everyone!

If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to comment, subscribe, and leave us a rating on the platform of your choice! ⭐️

It’s a massive help in getting the show in front of more ears.

Got any feedback? We'd love to hear your thoughts! 🎙️

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 16d

We're back with Episode #8, this time with a new and improved format!

This week, we discuss Fortnite's new "Delulu" mode, Overwatch 2's latest collaboration, and have a look over the biggest games of the year... so far!

Fancy a listen?
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

🔗 Discord

Let us know what you think! 🎉

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 8, featuring a muted image of Rematch.

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 10d

Hey everyone!

If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, it would mean the world if you could take a moment to comment, subscribe, and leave us a rating on the platform of your choice! ⭐️

It’s a massive help in getting the show in front of more ears.

Got any feedback? We'd love to hear your thoughts! 🎙️

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 16d

We're back with Episode #8, this time with a new and improved format!

This week, we discuss Fortnite's new "Delulu" mode, Overwatch 2's latest collaboration, and have a look over the biggest games of the year... so far!

Fancy a listen?
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

🔗 Discord

Let us know what you think! 🎉

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 13d

✨ It’s Friday, we made it! ✨

Why not kick off the weekend early with a relaxing podcast in your ears? Thank us later!

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 16d

We're back with Episode #8, this time with a new and improved format!

This week, we discuss Fortnite's new "Delulu" mode, Overwatch 2's latest collaboration, and have a look over the biggest games of the year... so far!

Fancy a listen?
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

🔗 Discord

Let us know what you think! 🎉

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 16d

We're back with Episode #8, this time with a new and improved format!

This week, we discuss Fortnite's new "Delulu" mode, Overwatch 2's latest collaboration, and have a look over the biggest games of the year... so far!

Fancy a listen?
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

🔗 Discord

Let us know what you think! 🎉

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 21d

After a teenie tiny delay… Episode #7 is now live! 🎙️

We dive into Borderlands 4 launching with its fair share of technical hiccups, talk about the bigger picture of games releasing in similar states, and share our thoughts on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds!

Listen below:
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple

🔗 Discord

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 5, featuring a muted image of Borderlands 4.

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 22d

Wondering where Episode #7 is? 👀

Don’t worry - we only pushed it back a day so we could cover Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! The episode drops tomorrow! 🦔🏎️

While you wait, come hang out in our Discord? It’s pretty damn shiny and full of cool people!

🔗 Discord

Join the Backlog Breakers Discord Server!

Tackling and/or Dodging Gaming Backlogs Since Time Immemorial... | 11 members

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Sep 10

Good Morning! ☀️  Lots of exciting updates today, with Episode #6 now live being foremost among them!

Make sure to listen below, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts

Also... our Discord server is now open to everyone! Come and join us in our little corner of the internet?

discord.backlogbreakers.com

Join the Backlog Breakers Discord Server!

Tackling and/or Dodging Gaming Backlogs Since Time Immemorial... | 7 members

discord.backlogbreakers.com

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Sep 8

Last chance to be featured on tonight's episode!

We want to hear what you've got waiting for you after your current timesink! 🔜

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Sep 8

Since we're recording tonight, we want to ask you... What's on your backlog? What have you been meaning to get around to, but other games (read: Silksong) have interfered?

Let us know so we can mention them tonight!

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Sep 8

We’ll make sure to mention it!

How’re you finding Tsushima? And we recently mentioned about going back to Baldurs Gate 3, but it’s pretty chonky…

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Sep 8

Since we're recording tonight, we want to ask you... What's on your backlog? What have you been meaning to get around to, but other games (read: Silksong) have interfered?

Let us know so we can mention them tonight!

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Sep 3

Hey, would you look at that, Episode #5 is live! 🎉

Slightly different format this week, with Farleigh joining Nick to discuss gaming in their relationship, lockdown Among Us and, of course, Robert De Niro.

Not sure how they're related? Us neither!

Listen below, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 5, featuring a muted image of Animal Crossing, Cult of the Lamb, and Among Us.

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Aug 27

Guten Tag und willkommen zurück! Episode #4 is here!

This week, we discuss our personal highlights of Gamescom, Hollow Knight: Silksong *finally* getting a release date, and playing Jackbox with the family. Also, somehow, 2006's Click...?

Listen below, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 4, featuring a muted image of Hollow Knight, Jackbox, and Sea of Swords.

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Aug 22

Happy Friday, everyone! You made it, good job 👏

Why don’t you reward yourself by listening to a chill due talking about chill games? You earned it.

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Aug 20

A wild episode #3 has appeared!

In this week's episode, we talk about our comfort games, achievement pains, and briefly touch on why anyone would possibly want to buy food from TikTok...

Listen below, on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 3, featuring a muted image of Civilization VII, Hollw Knight: Silksong, and Hades 2.

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · Aug 21

I think now is as good a time as any to try and complete Hollow Knight without getting distracted by something else.

I’ve got two weeks, for obvious reasons.

This is all for @backlogbreakers.com.

A screenshot from Hollow Knight, with the titular character sitting on a bench.

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Aug 20

A wild episode #3 has appeared!

In this week's episode, we talk about our comfort games, achievement pains, and briefly touch on why anyone would possibly want to buy food from TikTok...

Listen below, on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Aug 14

Hey, how awesome is this?!?

Thank you so much for the kind comments about the podcast so far, we've loved receiving them. If you haven't already, please go and check us out! 🎉

A screenshot commemorating the 5 Followers milestone that the Backlog Breakers podcast has reached.

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Aug 13

Episode #2 is up, ready for your ears!

In this week's episode we talk about returning to Guild Wars 2 in anticipation of the upcoming expansion, how we felt about the Battlefield 6 Beta, and continue the everlong "Marvel vs DC" debate... somehow...

Listen below:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 2, featuring a muted image of Guild Wars 2, Battlefield 6, and Elden Ring Nightreign.

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Aug 11

No one likes a Monday, but what could make it better is giving our little podcast a cheeky listen! Featuring the chillest vibes and some lovely nostalgic stories, it’s sure to make your Monday right.

We’ll also be recording a new episode tonight, and there are definitely some surprises in store! 👀

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · Aug 6

And with this being said... Episode 1 is now live! 🎉

In this inaugural episode we introduce ourselves, discuss our gaming backlogs, the games that made us, and reminisce about the warm fuzzy feelings that midnight launches once brought.

Give it a listen below!

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 1.

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