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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

Yooka-Replaylee is a fantastic upgrade over the original, and while it still has some shortcomings, a lot of the modern enhancements needed are now here, and it runs well on the #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by PM Studios for review.

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Yooka-Replaylee Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ

Yooka-Replaylee is a fantastic upgrade over the original, and while it still has some shortcomings, a lot of the modern enhancements needed are now here.

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 1d

It’s Wednesday, what have you got to do? Listen to our little podcast, that’s what!

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 1d

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.

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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 2d

🚀🚀LITTLE ROCKET LAB IS OUT NOW!!! 🚀🚀

4 years of development, finally available on Steam and Game Pass

store.steampowered.com/app/2451100/...

RTs unbelievably appreciated!! <3

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Ash Parrish @adashtra.bsky.social · 6d

Anytime Dancing Mad comes on

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 8d

Peak chill 😎

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 8d

Buying this purely so I can scream FIT-CHECK FOR MY FORTNITE ERA

Fortnite - Official KPop Demon Hunters Limited-Time Mode Trailer

YouTube video by IGN

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Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 8d

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 · 8d

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! ☝️

The Episode art of Backlog Breakers Episode 9, featuring a muted image of Hades 2.

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Alex @alexsurvives.bsky.social · 10d

I have to get involved, so will be streaming Megabonk tonight at 8pm on Twitch.

Give me a little follow if you haven't already 🎮

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ElectricDC @electricdc.bsky.social · 10d

idk Final Fantasy Tactics comes out tomorrow 🤷🏻‍♂️

steven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 14d

Does anyone have any good home remedies for treating the aching void inside the dark hearts of men

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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 · 15d

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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Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 11d

EARTH MUST DIE

Featuring a load of my favourite comedians - too many even to fit on the trailer! Joel Fry! Martha Howe-Douglas! @alexhorne.bsky.social! Tamsin Grieg! @5teviem.bsky.social @mrholness.bsky.social! @misterabk.bsky.social! @rosieisaholt.bsky.social! MORE

Please RETWEET and WISHLIST

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Mike Rose @mikerose.bsky.social · 11d

🌎🌎🌎NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT!💀💀💀

Introducing *Earth Must Die* from @danthat.bsky.social

A dark comedy adventure game featuring the voices of Alex Horne, Joel Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas and more

store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...

RTs extremely appreciated!!!! <3 <3

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 12d

FOUND IT.

It genuinely was the toddler.

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 12d

Oh don’t tempt me

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 12d

Which of the Seven Dwarves did it belong to? May have been bashful, could’ve just been hiding…

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 12d

It wouldn’t be a “everyone has colds and feels a bit rubbish, so let’s have a family puzzle day” if we didn’t only have 499 pieces in a 500 piece puzzle.

We (@farleigh.bsky.social) blame the kids.

An almost complete puzzle featuring multiple Pokemon, including Pikachu, Snorlax, Jiggypuff, Squirtle, Eevee, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Cutiefly.

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 13d

💀❤️

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 13d

These are the last three cards we're showcasing today, and we're ending strong. The other Chocobo Bundle exclusive cards will be showcased by Square Enix! #MTGxFINALFANTASY

Tataru Taru
Cost: {1}{W}
Type: Legendary Creature — Dwarf Advisor
Rarity: Rare
Abilities: When Tataru Taru enters, you draw a card and target opponent may draw a card.
Scions' Secretary — Whenever an opponent draws a card, if it isn't that player's turn, create a tapped Treasure token. This ability triggers only once each turn.
Power/Toughness: 0,3.

Art: A smaller humanoid with pink hair and red eyes stands with her hand up to her head in a pose. She is wearing a long white Kimono.
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Snapcaster Mage
Cost: {1}{U}
Type: Creature — Human Wizards
Rarity: Mythic Rare
Abilities: Flash
When this creature enters, target instant or sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost.
Power/Toughness: 2,1.
Flavor text: Nym's scholars defended their tiny nation with spell-weaving faeries.

Art: A gray haired human crouches down with her hand touching the ground. A large pool of light billows from where that contact is made. She is wearing a scholarly outfit of white and yellow with a black cap that looks similar to a graduation cap.
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Estinien Varlineau
Cost: {2}{W}{B}
Type: Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior
Rarity: Rare
Abilities: Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on Estinien Varlineau. It gains flying until end of turn.
At the beginning of your second main phase, you draw X cards and lose X life, where X is the number of your opponents who were dealt combat damage by Estinien Varlineau or a dragon this turn.
Power/Toughness: 3,3.

Art: An elfen man stands amidst a beautiful garden with the moon high in the sky behind him. He is wearing casual clothes of a purple shirt and black pants.

Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 13d

AND THESE

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 13d

A selection from FINAL FANTASY IX, featuring everyone's favorite black mage, Vivi! #MTGxFINALFANTASY

Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
Cost: {W}
Type: Legendary Creature — Moogle
Rarity: Rare
Abilities: Lifelink
{2}, Tap: Target opponent gains control of another target permanent you control. If they do, you draw a card.
Power/Toughness: 1,2.
Flavor text: "Traveling the world has taught me how little I know"

Art: A small white creature, a Moogle, sits on a stool wearing a yellow and brown bandana and carrying several bags. Several other Moogles sit around the creature, listening to stories.
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Vivi Ornitier
Cost: {1}{U}{R}
Type: Legendary Creature — Wizard
Rarity: Mythic Rare
Abilities: {0}: Add X mana in any combination of {U} and/or {R}, where X is Vivi Ornitier's power. Activate only during your turn and only once each turn.
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on Vivi Ornitier and it deals 1 damage to each opponent.
Power/Toughness: 0,3.

Art: A small figure in a blue robe and brown hat with a shrouded face, only large yellow eyes showing, stands next to another figure. This one is wearing a small metal helmet and has rat-like features.

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 13d

Oh this is absolutely stunning.

🪽 🏰 🪽

Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 13d

Our third Scene Box takes us to #FF9 and the Siege of Alexandria. If you're looking for the cards, those will be revealed by Square Enix! #MTGxFINALFANTASY

An image featuring the #MTGxFINALFANTASY Scene Box for FINAL FANTASY IX, FINAL FANTASY — THE SIEGE OF ALEXANDRIA.

Art description of the scene: Four humanoid figures are seen alongside the bottom of the piece, each one in action as the city crumbles around them. From left to right there is a muscular, grey-skinned figure with long red hair and wielding a gauntlet with three curved blades erupting from it. Then we have a shorter figure wearing striped teal and white pants, a blue coat, and a face shrouded in shadow underneath a brown wizards hat. Then, a humanoid with a tail and blonde hair in blue pants, a vest, and brown boots. Finally a figure in a red cloak with rat-like features wielding a long spear. High in the sky is a large dragon with sharp blades protuding off the tip of its wings facing off against a large figure with giant angelic wings, looking carved from marble as if a city itself.

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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 · 15d

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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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 13d

Just don’t say anything positive about it, I won’t be able to handle it 🙏

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 14d

TODAY IS THE DAY.

OH BOY.

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 21d

Oh fuck, just one week to go until Hades 2!

I'm SO ready for this beaut. I can finally let myself get obsessed with it, having tried not to play too much during early access.

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 15d

Had the pleasure of reviewing this for @steamdeckhq.com and MY GOD this game is good. I can’t recommend it enough.

SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 15d

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is an example of a well-made remaster that brings back a game that stands the test of time, and it's perfect on #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by Square Enix for review.

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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles - Steam Deck HQ

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is an example of a well-made remaster that brings back a game that stands the test of time, and it's perfect on Steam Deck.

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Nick Hanchet @noodlesource.fyi · 15d

I’m really pleased with the flow of this new episode; the new format is already proving its worth!

Please give it a listen, it would mean a lot to me ❤️

Backlog Breakers @backlogbreakers.com · 15d

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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