Beat Your Backlog- Video Game Podcast

This week I check out Double Fine's latest game, Keeper. The podcast leads to the question that if a game visually looks like a work of art but does not have that engaging gameplay, how good is the game?Find out what I think in this episode.Don't forget to like and subscribe for more!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklogKeeper Review: https://youtu.be/ONDEyKX-1zs?si=KEErqDJwOzbOeTnx

All eight episodes of Dispatch have released and I am happy to say it is one of the best Superhero games I have played. Not just that, it is one of the best games I have played this year and it will be high up on my Game of the Year list. Check out my Hades 2 episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/X88HJ4AcnYbDispatch Review: https://youtu.be/Cl042477pvE Pokemon Legends: Z-A episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/1m0E22AcnYbPatreon: patreon.com/beatyourbacklog

Pokémon Legends: Z-A seems to be a bit like Marmite- you either love it or hate it. On this week's podcast I am join by Laimiba aka Barbara, the biggest Pokémon fan I know, to discuss why we love Pokémon Legends: Z-A and why we think it is one of the best Pokémon games of the Nintendo Switch era. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe and leave me a review.Laimiba's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/laimiba.bsky.socialPokémon Legends: Arceus podcast: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/78EMt9nl5Xb Pokémon Scarlet podcast: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OvYHXopl5XbSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklog

Hades is one of my all time favourite games. Will Hades 2 live up to the hype of the first game? Can you improve on a game I already consider perfect? Let's find out in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast. If you enjoyed the video please consider supporting for FREE or monetarily here on Patreon.Hades review: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hades-nintendo-119350629Donkey Kong Bananza podcast: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/wdwHBWTnkXbMario Kart World podcast: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/v7N59YTnkXbBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Did you know there was a Grand Theft Auto games on the Nintendo DS? Well, there is!So how does a GTA game play on a Nintendo console and did Rockstar have to pull any punches when developing it?Let's find out in this week's episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.Pokemon Ranger Ep: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Ingx4hpOtNp7jpWLSE4E2?si=43xGCMO9Q5OYWbS8d5pDuwPokemon White Ep: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/BC54vIF2tXbBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land worth $80? Probably not, but the game does look amazing.Let’s find out in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.Thank you to my Patrons for their support.Become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklogCheck out some of my other Nintendo content:Donkey Kong Bananza: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yNv0y9xzaMNvKUJoVwj9h?si=xda8KkmnSAOmbt-oZsjhzgMario Kart World: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Nv7OID15dxUnsO0yUWVl2?si=ZS5XyUh8SmGj284T77Qy_wBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

What is Donkey Kong Bananza, has it converted me into a Donkey Kong fan and should you buy a Nintendo Switch 2 to play this game? Let’s find out in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.Thank you to my Patrons for their support.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeatYourBacklogCheck out some of my other Nintendo content:Mario Kart World: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kkY03zvjBWbSuper Mario RPG: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8BeNYgxjBWbBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

You've never played a game like this!This week I check out Camille and Laura, a two hour point-and-click indie game about a single Mother dealing with the difficulties of her daughter's first week at a new school. Let me know if you will check out the game in the comments below.Check out my other videos:Spilled: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7dYb2zYx0Vband Roger: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZixNjTby0VbBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

and Roger may be the first indie game hidden gem I have played in 2025.You play as a little girl who wakes up in her house expecting to find her Father sleeping on the sofa but instead finds a stranger there.Let's find out what happens in this week's episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.Become a Patron at the $2 or $5 tiers to get all of my content early!Written Review of the game: https://www.patreon.com/posts/and-roger-switch-136146153BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

It has been 11 years since we got a new Mario Kart, is Mario Kart World worth the wait and should you be spending $90 on it? Let's find out in this week's Beat Your Backlog Podcast!Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklogWritten Review of the game: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mario-kart-world-135476023Super Mario RPG: https://youtu.be/NICexNrk_9w?si=mWG43SNif13cnS1KBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

This week I check out To a T by Uvula Studios, Annapurna Interactive and the legendary designer, Keita Takahashi.But what is To a T, is it worth your time to play and is it as good as Katamari Damacy? Let's find out in this week's episode. Thank you Patrons for supporting the show.Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialBecome a Patron and get access to this exclusive episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-bonus-134029679Hariold Halibut: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/0KdBjZdWcVb

This week I reviewed an absolute gaming iconic, Chrono Trigger. It was recently voted as the best JRPG of all time on IGN. Let's find out if that is the case.Thank you Patrons for supporting the show.Become a Patron and get access to this exclusive episode:https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-bonus-124864113Super Mario RPG episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/dFS8g8plTUbDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

I have been dreaming of a good football game that is not FIFA for years. I want something that explores the culture of football more than the simulation gameplay of FIFA. With its 89/100 Metacritic score, will despelote scratch that itch? Let's find out in this week's episode.Thank you Patrons for supporting the show.Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklogSpilled episode: https://youtu.be/EfXtXAXXJlY?si=SY7krqKoWO4ZtgsPSlay the Princess episode: https://youtu.be/XpaBYHyHBDg?si=-YZal_cfmHKdWPgaDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

This week I go all the way back to 2007 and play Pokémon Ranger on the Nintendo DS.But what is Pokémon Ranger, is it worth playing in 2025 and what makes it different from the main line Pokémon games?Let's find out in this week's episode.If you enjoyed the episode, please consider becoming a Patron today!Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:HoppelKazapiGaming in the WildPokemon Legends: Arceus review: https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-55-122915285Pokemon White review: https://www.patreon.com/posts/pokemon-white-119238407Discord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social

This week Chris Brandrick from Switch Weekly joins me to talk about his Nintendo Switch Memories!Chris's Links:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brandrick.bsky.social Switch Weekly: https://switchweekly.com/If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe for more and leave a 5 star review.Thank you to my Patrons for supporting the show!HoppelKazapiGaming in the WildMy Links:BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4⁠Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklogIf you enjoyed the episode and would like to listen to more Nintendo Switch content, check out episode 50 of the podcast, where I go through my Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. ⁠https://youtu.be/r1GvQ2H1E0A?si=c_x6dAA8IGgTnMIe⁠ ⁠Adam's Backlog of shame: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

This week I check out the short and sweet indie game Spilled! by Lente.It's a game where you play as a cute boat that goes around cleaning up an oil spill after an environmental disaster.Let me know if you have played the game or plan to play it here in the comments, on BlueSky or in the BYB Discord.If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:HoppelKazapiGaming in the WildIf you’re in the mood to listen to more content about a great short indie game, check out episode 64 of the podcast about Monument Valley 1&2 https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-64-1-2-127050552Random Podcast episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/beat-your-62-cut-126385990?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSlay the Princess Play Through: https://youtu.be/6wbQHny2zKk

This week on the podcast I review two of the best puzzle games ever, Monument Valley 1 & 2.Have you played Monument Valley 1 and/or 2? Is it still on your backlog? Will you be playing them on the Nintendo Switch? Do you have any other great mobile game suggestions I should play?If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to leave a 5 star review and consider supporting us on Patreon.Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:HoppelKazapiGaming in the WildIf you’re in the mood to listen to more content about a great indie game, check out episode 41 of the podcast about Cat Quest III.

This week I am joined by The Mimic's Veil's Benjicong to talk about his Nintendo Switch Memories.Ben discusses what he was playing before he picked up a Nintendo Switch, the games he will never forget playing on the system and we also react to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct (a little bit).Let me know your Nintendo Switch Memories in the comments and if you will be picking up the Switch. Please remember to like and subscribe if you enjoyed.Links to Ben's content:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjicong.bsky.socialThe Mimic's Veil Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/themimicsveil/ My Links:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4If you enjoyed the episode and would like to listen to more Nintendo Switch content, check out episode 50 of the podcast, where I go through my Nintendo Switch 2 predictions. https://youtu.be/r1GvQ2H1E0A?si=c_x6dAA8IGgTnMIe ⁠Adam's Backlog of shame: ⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠

Kaspar joins me to discuss our April Game of the Month Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut. Honestly, this is one of the best games I have played in a while and we have a right old knatter out it on the podcast this week.The first section of the podcast is spoiler free, then we go into full story spoilers.But what is Slay the Princess, is it worth your time to play and should you pick it up? Let's find out in this week's episode!If you enjoy the podcast, please remember to like and subscribe and consider supporting us on Patreon.Thank you Patrons for supporting the show:HoppelKazapiGaming in the WildReview of another fantastic indie game you should check out: https://youtu.be/Uf4yxh_Gtpo?si=urSZi2USQJtjE_tyCheck out my Slay the Princess Let's Play here: https://youtu.be/6wbQHny2zKk?si=u3Pgv0nrP8VW7BTGLinks:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BeatYourBacklogBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/GwzyjN4

This week we continue our Nintendo Switch mini-series with Alex, the editor of Switchaboo and owner of The IndiEXP.In the episode, Alex shares he memories of the Nintendo Switch and his experiences working with indie game developers launching their games on the Switch.Let me know your Nintendo Switch Memories in the comments and if you will be picking up the Switch.Please remember to like and subscribe if you enjoyed.Links to Alex's content:Switchaboo: https://www.switchaboo.com/ The IndiEXP: https://theindiexp.com/Which Way Up: https://www.nintendo.com/de-de/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-Download-Software/Which-Way-Up-Galaxy-Games-2747990.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq3O-NNrWH5ngqED_kNJfy1Ah3x8xwmunKhvY2fMI2cGgAWQnSHGame Over: A Musical RPG: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2021600/Game_Over__A_Musical_RPG/Hanako's Flower Shop: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529640/Hanakos_Flower_Shop/If you enjoyed the episode and would like to listen to more Nintendo Switch content, check out episode 50 of the podcast, where I go through my Nintendo Switch 2 predictions.https://youtu.be/r1GvQ2H1E0A?si=c_x6dAA8IGgTnMIeLinks:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeatYourBacklogDiscord: ⁠https://discord.gg/tszEJVx⁠Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/bybpodcast.bsky.social⁠Adam's Backlog of shame:⁠https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing⁠