The Backlog Files

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.

086: Once Upon A Katamari

Adam discusses the new Katamari game: Once Upon A Katamari.

10-29
18:11

085: Game Review - Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Adam discusses what works and what doesn't in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

10-21
27:48

084: Revisiting Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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.

10-14
17:41

083: PAC-Man World 2 Re-PAC

Adam discusses the new remake of PAC-Man World 2 for modern consoles and PC.

09-30
22:05

082: The September 2025 Nintendo Direct

Adam discusses the latest Nintendo Direct and what this means for people who do not have a Switch 2 yet.

09-14
25:30

081: Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (PS1)

Adam goes back to the PS1 to revisit Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue.

09-03
20:55

080: Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PS1)

Adam looks back at the PlayStation game Buzz Lightyear of Star Command.

08-26
20:40

079: Maybe I Was Wrong About Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Adam discusses the response to the new battle system in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and what this could mean for the franchise in the future.

08-21
21:18

078: Spore

Adam looks back at the much-maligned PC game Spore and whether or not it deserves a second look.

08-19
14:30

077: Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure (2003)

Adam discusses Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.

08-13
23:12

076: Cardboard Towns and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac

Adam checks out a new deck-building rogue-like city-builder (a lot of hyphens) called Cardboard Towns and discusses the announcement of the remake of the classic game Pac-Man World 2.

08-05
19:58

075: Uh-Oh

The July 2025 Pokemon Presents has come and gone so Adam breaks down what little we can learn from what was announced for Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

07-22
24:32

074: Replaying Final Fantasy (1987): Is the Original Still Worth It?

The crystals are calling! On this episode of The Backlog Files, we revisit the original Final Fantasy, the 8-bit classic that saved Square and sparked a global RPG phenomenon. From turn-based battles to dungeon crawling, we discuss what holds up, what doesn’t, and why this game still matters.Support the show by donating at ko-fi.com/MWPNews andsubscribe to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@MWPNewsGaming

07-15
12:53

073: Indie Spotlight: Time Is Honey

How does Time Is Honey keep players coming back for ‘just one more upgrade’? We explore its idle mechanics, progression loops, and bee-themed charm.Support the show by donating at ko-fi.com/MWPNews and subscribe to our YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@MWPNewsGaming

07-09
05:27

072: Nanomon - Virtual Pet

Adam discusses the upcoming background game Nanomon - Virtual Pet from Akupara Games. A code was provided at no cost for this game for review purposes.

06-10
15:45

071: Pokemon Legends Z-A Has A Release Date

We finally know that Pokemon Legends Z-A will be coming out on both the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16th, 2025. Why is Adam lowering his expectations?

05-30
22:09

070: A Game About Digging A Hole

Adam discusses the surprise indie game hit A Game About Digging A Hole.

05-28
11:06

069: Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link Has Been Canceled

Adam discusses today's news that the upcoming mobile game Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link has been canceled by Square Enix.Support the show by donating at ko-fi.com/MWPNews

05-15
16:09

068: LiDAR Exploration Program

Adam discusses the new indie atmospheric horror game LiDAR Exploration Program.

05-10
13:24

067: Blue Prince

Adam discusses the breakout hit game Blue Prince.Show your support for the show by donating at ko-fi.com/mwpnews

04-30
07:21

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