The Backlog Files
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On The Backlog Files, host Adam Taylor dives into retro classics, cult favorites, and indie standouts—stacking entries franchise by franchise, platform by platform. Every Tuesday at 9 AM EST, we rank, review, and recommit your next must‑play.
From Game Boy gems to Switch surprises, Pokémon deep-dives to horror indies, Adam explores what made each game essential, or stray, and why it still matters today. Expect thoughtful takes, nostalgia, and plenty of “game snack” episodes under 20 minutes.
New weekly. Always insightful. Occasionally unexpected.
From Game Boy gems to Switch surprises, Pokémon deep-dives to horror indies, Adam explores what made each game essential, or stray, and why it still matters today. Expect thoughtful takes, nostalgia, and plenty of “game snack” episodes under 20 minutes.
New weekly. Always insightful. Occasionally unexpected.
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Adam discusses probably the worst game that's been discussed on this show, Neopets: Mega Mini Game Collection.
With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releasing this week, Adam looks back at the Wii game Super Mario Galaxy.
Let's look back at 2002 and Nintendo's kind of risky experimental title Super Mario Sunshine!
Adam discusses what is probably the 30th anniversary Pokemon title - Pokemon: Pokopia!
Well, they're definitely ports of FireRed and LeafGreen.
So Pokemon Wind and Waves will not be arriving in 2026, despite the leaks indicating otherwise. What does this mean for the 30th anniversary of the franchise and a mostly vacant year for releases?
Adam discusses the latest Sonic the Hedgehog game, Sonic X Shadow Generations.
Adam finally plays Mario Kart World! Join in as he discusses how this changes the franchise going forward.
Adam continues his quest for a fun hockey game to play on PC and also discusses the ad for Pokemon that aired during the Super Bowl.
Adam discusses GameStop's obvious death rattle as it circles the drain.
With the first and only DLC pack for Pokemon Legends: Z-A out, Adam gives his thoughts on The Mega Dimension.
Adam discusses the new cozy survival crafting game Winter Burrow.
Adam discusses the new metroidvania Gigasword from Akupara Games.A copy of the game was provided by Akupara Games for review purposes at no cost.
Adam discusses Out of the Park Baseball 26 and the fact that apparently Gamergate is still a thing.
So with video games getting more expensive, Adam explores the appeal of the randomizer mod for older games.
Adam discusses the new Katamari game: Once Upon A Katamari.
Adam discusses what works and what doesn't in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
With two days to go until the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Adam looks back at Pokemon Legends: Arceus and what the next entry could bring to the table.
Adam discusses the new remake of PAC-Man World 2 for modern consoles and PC.
Adam discusses the latest Nintendo Direct and what this means for people who do not have a Switch 2 yet.
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