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It's the final backlog episode for Outriders! In this one, I break down the game's ending and my overall thoughts. Of course, I also discuss other games I've been playing these past two weeks. Hope you enjoy! I'm taking a break after this episode but don't worry, I'll be back in a month or two!

Games Discussed: Vampire Survivors, Spider Heck, Ring Fit Adventure, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Outriders

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This is a very special bonus episode you can share with all your gamer friends and non-gamer friends alike! We did the hard work and research to give you the best advice for those shopping for gamers this holiday season! Be sure to share this one around and spread the word so we can all start getting and giving better gifts for the wonderful gamers in our lives!

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We're back once again with another two weeks of news! There's not a ton of news but what we have is fairly interesting! Kardell joins me to discuss news on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Sega, Square Enix, Remedy, CD Projekt, and more!

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Housekeeping (1:33)

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- NFT eSports Stuff (2:58)

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- Indie Direct (5:23)

This week on The Backlog we dive into the middle portion of Outriders with the help of another backlog player, That Tim Dude! We also discuss a few games we've been getting into lately, enjoy!

Games Discussed: Vampire Survivors, Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Spider Heck, Tunic, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, Dynasty Warriors 9, The Sinking City, Ring Fit Adventure, Outriders

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This episode is once again chock full of exciting gaming news and our old friend PandaFox joins in as Player 2 to help discuss all the latest happenings in the last two weeks! We got information on Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Dragon Age, Call of Duty, The Witcher, and a ton more so be sure to listen in and share this with your gamer friends!

Amanda Talks Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IYiFuiJZ4qbaggkftv7MZ?si=98838c0b7bd04db9

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The last two weeks I played a lot of horror games but I guess 'tis the spooky season and all that! Join me as I discuss that and our newest addition to the backlog library, Outriders!

Games Discussed: Observer: System Redux, Scorn, Dead by Daylight, OBAKEIDORO!, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Ring Fit Adventures, Outriders

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Lots of drama in the world of gaming news this week! KingThuglas joins us as we discuss various stories including Bayonetta 3 and voice acting, more unionizing QA testers, the Silent Hill Transmission, a big win for contractors at Nintendo, and a lot more! Check it!

If you want to help preserve the unreleased NES game: https://twitter.com/frankcifaldi 

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Today we're wrapping up the second game in the backlog, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon! Slowly but surely we will finish all backlog games! Of course, MC Paperstacks discusses his other played games in the past couple of weeks including his fitness journey with Ring Fit. Stay to the end to find out the next backlog game and be sure to join the discord so you can join in and play along with us!

Games Discussed: Cult of the Lamb, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Ring Fit Adventure, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon

Another two weeks, another round of news! Legacy Gamer Friend Enya joins me this week to chat about the latest goings-on including confirmation of a new Detective Pikachu, Horizon series rumors, Silent Hill rumors, updates on the Rockstar hack, revivals of beloved old IPs, and a ton more! Check it!

Project Amplify: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59VAbBoqKGZl0gEyGypB2XNkndEIwc-n

Legacy of Kain Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7017965/Legacy-of-Kain-franchise-survey

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Welcome to the second backlog game, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon! In this episode we discuss the first half of this classic N64 title, as well as additional planned segments for the show, and what other games MC Paperstacks is currently getting into. Hope you enjoy!

Games Discussed: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, Kirby's Dream Buffet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Rayman Legends

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So...much...news! We had the Tokyo Game Show, a Nintendo Direct, a Sony State of Play, Ubisoft Forward, Capcom, Square Enix, and a ton more! Good friend of the show, Dravin, showed up this week to fill the Player 2 spot and help me sort through it all and somehow we made it. Also, I hear they caught the hacker that got Rockstar? We'll probably follow up in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned! And don't forget that next week's backlog will be all about Mystical Ninja starring Goemon and perhaps some bonus games? We'll see you then!

Today we are going to discuss the final third of Beyond Good & Evil. I've marked spoilers in the time stamps but honestly, pretty much the whole episode for the game is a spoiler so proceed at your own risk! The next game on the list is Mystical Ninja starring Goemon, a platformer on Nintendo 64. I will be playing the first half of the game (about five hours) and we'll discuss that time in two weeks! If you're playing along, stop right before you enter the Peach Mountain Shoguns' "Festival Temple Castle."

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It's the start of a new chapter for the show! Moving forward we will do a bi-weekly news show with a different "Player 2" hosting with MC Paperstacks each episode. On the off week, we will continue with The Backlog and talk games we're playing!

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State of Play..er 2 (0:00)

Gaming News! (4:52)

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To get you through the middle of the week, please enjoy a special bonus episode where my 6-year-old discusses his love for his current favorite video game: Kirby and the Forgotten Land! There are some light story spoilers in the middle (concerning some very detailed end boss descriptions) so please proceed with caution. Hope you enjoy!

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Welcome back to The Backlog! Fullmetal Murk joins me this week for the next installment of Beyond Good & Evil where we discuss the second part of the game and our struggles with the game mechanics. Stay until the end for a special message from Derrick. Farewell, friend! Feel free to send us game suggestions or join us for a future playthrough. Hope you enjoy!

Have a corn-tastic day!: https://youtu.be/1VbZE6YhjKk

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In this episode, I decided to interview my wife and get her perspective on what it's like to be a non-gamer married to a gamer. We discuss what she's learned about gaming, the likes, the dislikes, and advice for those interested in dating a gamer. Hope you enjoy!

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Welcome listeners to a salvaged segment from the Player 2 podcast, The Backlog! We still feel really passionate about the backlog segment as a concept. Sort of like a book club but for games! This first episode is pulled from our discussion on episode 109 to help start things off. I will aim to have these out weekly but that may be somewhat delayed for this first game, Beyond Good & Evil. Feel free to send us game suggestions or to join up with us for a future playthrough. Hope you enjoy!

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With a heavy heart, we release the last episode of our Player 2 weekly format. We will produce more shows in some capacity moving forward though so not all is lost! Please look forward to more spoilercasts, movie/show reviews, and focused/topical episodes in the future! 

For our last episode, MC Paperstacks takes us on the usual tour of the week in review. We have thoughts on Legend of Dragoon rumors, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, updates on the Family Plan version of Xbox Game Pass, and more! Check it!

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Fullmetal Murk is out this week and Audionerd 64 joins us once again as an honorary co-host. We discuss news on PS5 features, Pokémon Presents, new Amiibo, a Tactics Ogre remake, and more! Check it!

Games Discussed:  MultiVersus, Forza Horizon 5, Apex Legends, Lego City Undercover, The Quarry, Mario Kart 8 DLC, Saint's Row 2, Asura's Wrath

Gamer Friends Podcast: https://www.gamerfriendspodcast.com/

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The guys discuss the Marvel bombshells that came out of San Diego Comic-Con this week. They also discuss games coming to Game Pass and PS Plus, rumors on some exciting new games, delays on others, lots of ups and downs this week!

Games Discussed: Jumping Flash!, House of Ashes - The Dark Pictures Anthology, The Quarry, Lego City Undercover, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Bio-Hazard Battle, Beyond Good & Evil

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This week we discuss our first impressions of Netflix's live-action Resident Evil, spoiler thoughts on Thor: Love and Thunder, our pick for the new "backlog" segment, and an amusing listener question on our favorite game series! Check it!

Games Discussed: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, Strider, Stray, Pokémon Puzzle League, As Dusk Falls

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Good stuff this week! We discuss the new Thor movie, the finale of Ms. Marvel, lots of Nintendo news, and a new idea for a video game club that functions like a book club! Join us, won't you? 😁

Games Discussed: Strider, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, Ghostrunner, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Punch-Out!!, Excitebike, Donkey Kong Jr., Clu Clu Land, City Connection, Kirby's Adventure

Player 2 Video Game Classics Club Game: Beyond Good & Evil

This week's goal: first 3 hours

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This week the guys discuss yet another future attempt at live-action anime adaptation that seems more promising than the previous efforts, the finale of Stranger Things 4, some leaks on new Marvel's Avengers characters, news on God of War: Ragnarok, special edition consoles, and a lot more! Stick around for our take on the custom celebrity fast food meal via a listener question!

Games Discussed: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, Strider, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Zero Wing

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This week we discuss a few shows we're excited to check out, the Nintendo Partner Direct, From Software news, a new character added to Marvel's Avengers, and much more! Check it!

Games Discussed: The Artful Escape, Bee Simulator, Warriors All-Stars, Live A Live, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Microsoft on Bethesda Crunch: https://kotaku.com/bethesda-xbox-microsoft-fallout-76-crunch-starfield-1849120084

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It's been a rough week for us personally but we're back again to bring you the best parts cause we love you! This week we discuss a ton of games as Fullmetal Murk explores the newly minted PlayStation Plus Premium. We also discuss news on Final Fantasy XVI, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Remakes, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Check it!

Games Discussed: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD, The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Ed...

We have a special guest this week! Fullmetal Murk is out and filling in as an honorary co-host is our friend GP from the Call It Like I Don't See It Podcast! We discuss some recently released games and the metric ton of videogame showcases that dropped this week from the likes of Microsoft, Devolver, Capcom, and others! Check it!

Games Discussed: It Takes Two, UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Trek to Yomi, Metal: Hellsinger

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We had a ton to talk about this week! Shadow-dropped demos of awesome games, the Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, Ms. Marvel, and Castlevania: Nocturne are just the tip of the iceberg. Come hang out with us and have a listen!

Games Discussed: Blitz: The League II, Wii Sports Resort, Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Summer Game Fest 2022 / Day of the Devs: https://youtu.be/RFO4BJbdpPg

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This week we found some decent gaming sales, Mike discusses his differing opinions on the second Sonic movie, we go over the exciting State of Play from Sony, the newest Pokemon trailer, and a ton more! Check it!

Games Discussed: Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, Dark Void, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Multiversus, Journey of the Broken Circle

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In honor of our second year of podcasting and hitting 100 main episodes we put together a group of outtakes we collected while recording over the last 50 episodes or so. This is going to be a lot of singing, Mike getting words wrong, bug killing, random tangents, and out-of-context randomness. We hope you enjoy and please check out our guests who appear in some of the clips. They are all awesome people and could use your support!

Josh: https://www.tiktok.com/@whyyoushouldplayagain

Daniee: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniellesgamess

It's been a long road to 100 episodes but we're still here and still having fun discussing videogames, nerd stuff, pop culture, and everything, everywhere, all at once! This week we discuss some movies and shows we've been getting into, some more details on retro games coming to PS5, the first major videogame union in the U.S., diversity sliders and the tone-deaf corpos who love them, and gamer nightmare scenarios that we've been through over the years! Check it!

Games Discussed: Elden Ring, Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Slay The Spire

This week we had a lot of new media to talk about! Kendrick, Lupe, Chip N Dale, Prey, She-Hulk, Love Death and Robots... we are definitely spoiled for entertainment! We also discuss some updates on PS Plus Premium, more Silent Hill rumors, and a fun listener question on the bad games we still love to play, check it!

Games Discussed: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, F-Zero X, Elden Ring, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Deadly Premonition, Earth Defense Force 2017, Dark Sector, Final Fight: Streetwise, Dynasty Warriors, Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel, Dark...

This week we're talking about tasty new video game-inspired recipes, getting back out in the world, upcoming gaming shows, PlayStation nonsense, the Nintendo Indie Showcase, and much more! What a week!

Games Discussed: Elden Ring, Trek to Yomi, Godzilla, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising

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Potato Mochi (3:18)

Going Back Out in Public (4:40)<...

The show this week is short and sweet! We discuss the ending of Moon Knight Season One, more shenanigans by Square Enix, some new games we played, and a weird rant about local food at the end of the episode, enjoy!

Games Discussed: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Trek to Yomi, Elden Ring, Bravely Default 2, Kirby: Planet Robobot

Aragorn in Elden Ring

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This week we played a lot of very interesting games, got back into Moon Knight, and had a ton of news for PlayStation, Nintendo, Sega, and Xbox to discuss! Check it out and please share us around wherever you can!

Games Discussed: Moss, Cyberpunk 2077, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Elden Ring, Bravely Default 2, Gunmetal Arcadia Zero, Inmost

Videogame Heardle: https://videogame-heardle.glitch.me/

Kotaku Article on Nintendo Contractors: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-america-switch-employee-treatment-unionize-nlr-1848828975

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This week one of us finally broke through on an elusive game series, we discuss when games switch genres and nail it, several videogame movies that just came out or are on the way, and shenanigans from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo! Check it out!

Games Discussed: Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Elden Ring, Pokemon Series, Xenoblade Series, Digimon Series, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, It Takes Two

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This week we discuss custom consoles, more Moon Knight, Stranger Things, the new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer and more! We also go on several tangents and discuss Final Fantasy and Square Enix in general at length so strap in for that!

Games Discussed: Ghostwire: Tokyo, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, American Fugitive, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy X, Oddworld

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This week we give our current thoughts on Moon Knight, Mike discusses his gripes with Horizon Forbidden West, and we catch up on news from last week and this week including Max Payne Remakes and a Family Plan option for Game Pass! Check it!

Games Discussed: Ghostwire: Tokyo, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, Horizon Forbidden West

Gen 9 Starter Evolutions: https://youtu.be/HQKtrJDNjew

Do You Have It?: https://youtu.be/THuOzYo51EY

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So many games discussed in this video game podcast! Who knew?! We have our good friend, Emperor Rimial, on this week to defend Elden Ring and we discuss its merits at length. We also discuss our spoiler-free and spoiler-full thoughts on The Batman, the Sunday Slap, and info on the new PlayStation Plus, check it out!

Games Discussed: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Solasta: Crown of the Magister, Cyberpunk 2077, Mario Odyssey, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Horizon Forbidden West, Dying Light 2, Elden Ring, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

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This week we saw some new movies like Turning Red and The Batman, we discuss some recent games like Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and we discuss some news on upcoming games, new anime based on games, and why Nintendo really sucks sometimes. Check it out!

Games Discussed: Danganronpa Decadence, Super Mario Odyssey, Tunic, Elden Ring, Dreamscaper, Paradise Killer, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Kirby and the Forgotten Land

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This week Fullmetal Murk schools us on how to spot a reproduction cart when buying expensive retro games, we talk a ton of new games like Elden Ring, Chocobo GP, and that new Mario Kart DLC. We also discuss some shakeups in the world of gaming news and some interesting games dropping on Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online. Check it out and share with your friends who love gaming and geeking out!

Games Discussed: Danganronpa Decadence, Tekken 7, Elden Ring, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Outer Wilds, Chocobo GP, Mario Kart 8 D...