Best Mtx Podcasts (2024)

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bite sized: Battlepass Blues and MTX Melancholia 20:30

17d ago20:30

20:30

This week, Nate jumps on to talk about Battlepasses and Microtransactions: the good, the bad, and the predatory. Check out Upper Echelon's video on How Video Games Play You (language warning) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJG2dli2LTg Jump in our Discord and let him know how much you enjoyed the episode! Click Here to visit our LinkTree…

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163: Destiny 2 (w/ Deuce and Arkone uncut) 2:48:17

1d ago2:48:17

2:48:17

Are you Destined to be a sweaty casual? One of our Patrons, Arkone, requested an episode on Destiny 2, so Nate invites him on (along with his brother, Deuce), to talk all things Bungie and the Final Shape of the game! Check out Arkone's blog here: Lightwave's Musings | Arkone Lightwave | Substack We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our…

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bite sized: Why We Are The Way We Are 41:35

3d ago41:35

41:35

Welcome to the Backlog Breakdown! We've been doing this podcast for around 5 years now, so there's some history and baggage that comes along with it. If you're not interested in all of that, we'd like to give you a primer on why we do what we're doing with the podcast, and hope you'll join us. We're all over social media and we'd like to hear from …

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162: Halfway to 2025 2:52:25

16d ago2:52:25

2:52:25

With 2024 halfway over, the boys convene to reflect on and discuss what they've played in 2024 and whether their gaming time may have been good enough to contend with the rest of the Official Top 100 Games list. Check out Josh's recommendation of this video on Chrono Trigger's music here: https://youtu.be/TeCtO_9E0LE And you can check out…

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161.2: You're Not Supposed to Like It (w/ Mark, Jake, & Landry) Part 2 1:07:35

28d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Most of the time, we play video games to be entertained. But can the medium do more than that? What happens when a video game intentionally make you, as the player, feel uncomfortable? This week, Mark from Quick Play and Jake & Landry from The Bitcast join us to discuss how intentional dissonance can be a powerful way of telling stories and creatin…

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161.1: You're Not Supposed to Like It (w/ Mark, Jake, & Landry) Part 1 1:47:27

25d ago1:47:27

1:47:27

Most of the time, we play video games to be entertained. But can the medium do more than that? What happens when a video game intentionally make you, as the player, feel uncomfortable? This week, Mark from Quick Play and Jake & Landry from The Bitcast join us to discuss how intentional dissonance can be a powerful way of telling stories and creatin…

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bite sized: For the Fun of It 18:33

1M ago18:33

18:33

This week, Josh gives some of his thoughts on the benefits of video games and a some warnings not to overindulge. Check out Upper Echelon's video on How Video Games Play You (language warning) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJG2dli2LTg Jump in our Discord and let him know how much you enjoyed the episode! Click Here to visit our LinkTre…

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160: Old is Gold or New and Shiny? 2:39:24

1M ago2:39:24

2:39:24

This week, Nate and Josh reconvene to discuss whether it's better to be driven by nostalgia or if recency bias is more compelling. Should your favorite games continue to be your favorite games, or should it evolve over time? Does the ability to make new kinds of experiences in gaming invalidate the old? Should it cause us to look at them in a diffe…

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bite sized: A Beefy Bit of Xbox Beef (w/ Mark from Quick Play) 1:06:26

2M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Oh Xbox, what is you doin, baby?This week, Mark from Quick Play joins Nate to talk about the current state of Xbox and whether or not there is a way forward, given their trajectory. Mark has been a happy Xbox owner, but will that continue to the next generation, or might there be better options? And when you're done, be sure and Check out the Quick…

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159: Don't Waste Your Time (w/ Parker) 2:14:52

2M ago2:14:52

2:14:52

With Josh away in Texas this week, Nate ropes in his good friend Parker to talk about whether or not video games are just a waste of time. Being a listener of video game podcasts, you may assume the answer to be a strong "no", but Nate and Parker reference some Scripture that may have you thinking about the way you play. We'd love to hear from you!…

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bite sized: A Brohang Bit 17:13

2M ago17:13

17:13

Nate & Josh talk Bluey, Bakuman, Calvin & Hobbes, and how all roads lead to Xenoblade Chronicles 3. This bite sized is an excerpt from our Brohang recordings, which are exclusive to our Patreon members. If you're interested in hearing the full recording, you can check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown. Jump in our Discord and let h…

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158: MOAR POWAH 2:29:55

2M ago2:29:55

2:29:55

With each new console generation comes a considerable upgrade in computing and processing power and a promise to change the gaming landscape. But how much has gaming changed over the last generation of hardware and what has raw power to do with it? And looking ahead, what might the future hold? Nate and Josh share their thoughts on this and more on…

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bite sized: How Well Does Greatness Sell? 26:08

3M ago26:08

26:08

This week, Josh comes with a question: does critical acclaim translate to game sales? To find some answers, he's taking a look at the top selling games on Nintendo Switch. Jump in our Discord and let him know how much you enjoyed the episode! Click Here to visit our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud me…

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157: 2024 Backlog Draft (w/ Nate, Josh, Nick, & Dorian) 1:56:42

3M ago1:56:42

1:56:42

What do you do when you can't decide on which game to tackle next? You grab some friends and ask them to help decide! This week, we're talking the Backlog draft--what it is, what games we played, and what we think about said games. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbrea…

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bite sized: Beleaguered Mediocrity 1:09:54

3M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

This week, Nate has on Alex C and Amazing Josh to discuss current Fantasy Critic League standings and some thoughts on rosters. You can check out our current standings here: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/b470ce3b-0032-4449-8432-b4b8b21c2d9a/2024 Jump in our Discord and let him know how much you enjoyed the episode! Click Here to visit our …

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156: Microaggression by Microtransaction 2:26:53

3M ago2:26:53

2:26:53

MIcrotransactions have become commonplace in gaming, even to the point of having games built around a model of monetization. The recent release of Dragon's Dogma 2 has caused a stir because of its use of microtansactions. But are they all bad? How should we think about their implementation? And how can we be wise stewards of our time and finances t…

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bite sized: PS Portal Perks (w/ Wesley Rea, the Henshin Dad Himself) 40:12

4M ago40:12

40:12

This week, you're getting a beefy bite sized episode, courtesy of Nate and Wesley Rea, the Henshin Dad Himself! When you're done with the episode, check out Wes's podcast, Retronim here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retronim Jump in our Discord and let him know how much you enjoyed the episode! Click Here to visit our LinkTree: http…

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155: Git Gud, Scrub 2:06:02

4M ago2:06:02

2:06:02

This week, the guys are talking difficulty in games: how it's changed over time and how it affects the way we interact and enjoy some of our favorites. Some recommendations this week include: Midtown - Tenebrae : https://youtu.be/q8oxpHO7yaY?si=qn-41dmrUaB44CeC&Sold a story: https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ We'd love to hear from you! …

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bite sized: Artificial Unintelligence 18:15

4M ago18:15

18:15

Josh has a few thoughts on co-op, AI, and building robust communities. What do these things have in common? Well, you'll just have to listen, won't you? Jump in our Discord and let him know how much you enjoyed the episode! Click Here to visit our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play We…

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154: Fight With Your Friends (w/ Micah, Parker, and Luke) 2:57:32

4M ago2:57:32

2:57:32

This week, Nate invites his teammates on to talk about the chaos of co-op! Some recommendations this week include: Expedition Bible: https://www.youtube.com/@ExpeditionBible&Radical - Hard to Reach: Japan: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPWYBBat7NTkhJrM-_OwGbvN1YzvSqBEb We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out…

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bite sized: NNUTP News 13:40

5M ago13:40

13:40

This week, we're airing an exclusive episode of Nothing New Under the Porch News. Even though it's coming from Australia, this news segment has ripple effects all over the world. Jump in our Discord and let him know how much you enjoyed the episode! Click Here to visit our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a p…

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153: Enjoying the Beatdown (or How Not to Beat Down Your Backlog) 2:25:34

5M ago2:25:34

2:25:34

With a huge backlog of games, it's easy to get overwhelmed, feeling like you're never going to finish all of the games that you've piled up. Well, part of that feeling may be justified (and a nice dose of reality), but can that feeling lead us to a healthier place, where we can view our recreation time as reinvigorating, or does it inevitably lead …

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bite sized: The Kids Aren't Alright (w/ Caedmon) 55:30

5M ago55:30

55:30

On this bite sized episode, Nate interviews his nephew, Caedmon, to get a Gen Z perspective on gaming in 2024. You can also continue the conversation over on social media by Clicking Here to visit our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown Or emailing us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play …

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152: Musings on Reviews...ings 2:02:08

5M ago2:02:08

2:02:08

Who reviews the reviewers? What is the point of a review? Number scores can be helpful at a glance to know the general consensus on a game, but is it helpful in the long run to try and boil down every video game into a few pithy quotes and a number ranking? What about games that are continuously updated? We may not have very many answers, but we at…

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bite sized: Chroma Squad 13:37

5M ago13:37

13:37

This week, Josh gives his review of the first game he's beaten down this year: Chroma Squad. You can also continue the conversation over on social media by Clicking Here to visit our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown Or emailing us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a ne…

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151: Digital Liturgies 1:56:20

6M ago1:56:20

1:56:20

Nate and Josh discuss the book "Digital Liturgies" by Samuel D. James. How do the internet, social media, and video games effect the way that we think? It's pretty easy to point to some of the obvious side effects of gaming, like frustration or an adrenaline rush, but what does prolonged play teach us over time? Check out the Hopeless? Project here…

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Bite sized: 2024 Beatdown 44:06

6M ago44:06

44:06

On this bite sized episode, Nate and Josh discuss the rules and how to join in on the 2024 Backlog Beatdown meta. You can view the official rules for the 2024 Beatdown here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1t8s78-efcaC2NsHmMrOE-eikeEz2LeyH_fNpBe8lY/edit?usp=sharing You can also continue the conversation over on social media by Clicking Here to…

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150: Big 3 Report Card (w/ Parker) 3:14:56

6M ago3:14:56

3:14:56

This week, the guys have on Parker to talk about the state of the Big 3 video game companies: Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony. And Parker has a mustache. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.pa…

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Bite sized: Excluding Exclusivity 17:38

6M ago17:38

17:38

This week, Nate shares a quick update on what's coming in February before digging into the idea of exclusivity on current platforms and whether or not it's actually profitable. You can also continue the conversation over on social media by Clicking Here to visit our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown Or emailing us at thebacklogbreakdo…

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149: The 2023 Backlog Awards 1:40:14

7M ago1:40:14

1:40:14

The guys take a look back at what games they played through, accumulated, and appreciated over the last year, and hand out awards to the most deserving games of 2023. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon:…

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The 2023 Backlog Breakdown Christmas Special 16:31

7M ago16:31

16:31

Enjoy these stories from our Patrons and have yourself a Merry little Christmas! You can also continue the conversation over on social media by Clicking Here to visit our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdownOr emailing us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podc…

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148: Top 100 - 2024 Edition 1:51:51

7M ago1:51:51

1:51:51

This week, the guys look at the official Backlog Breakdown Top 100 Games of All Time and make some edits for the 2024 edition. You can view the Top 100 list by Clicking Here. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com…

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Bite sized: My December 14:50

7M ago14:50

14:50

This week, Josh gives an update on what's been going on over the last few weeks. He's not dead, just...cold. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If y…

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147: Ghost of Tsushima (w/ Micah & Parker) 2:53:37

8M ago2:53:37

2:53:37

With Josh absent this week, Nate is joined by his good friend Parker and Micah from The Reformed Gamers to discuss the PS4 swan song: Ghost of Tsushima. Is it worth knocking it off your backlog, or should you leave it ghosted? Find out this week on the Backlog Breakdown! And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter…

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Bite sized: News with Nate 28:41

8M ago28:41

28:41

For this bite sized episode, Nate runs solo and discusses a number of news item surrounding the video game sphere, from publisher announcements to game remasters and beyond!

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Happy Thanksgiving! 13:09

8M ago13:09

13:09

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! We're thankful for you.Remember to play well.

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146: Jordan Leithart of LuxCor Studios 2:45:18

8M ago2:45:18

2:45:18

This week, Nate and Josh welcome Jordan Leithart, of LuxCor Studios, on the podcast to talk about his experiences in the video game industry and what he hopes to see grow from his game studio. Follow what he's doing over at LuxCorstudios.com! And follow Jordan on Twitter X by clicking here. And you can also join us over on social media! We're …

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Bite sized: Valkyrie Elysium 21:58

8M ago21:58

21:58

Nate is a huge fan of the original Valkyrie Profile. How does last year's Valkyrie Elysium hold up as a sequel? While it was lukewarmly received by critics, is it worth a playthrough? And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@…

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Bite sized: Storytelling in Video Games 21:19

9M ago21:19

21:19

This week, Josh shares some bite sized thoughts on storytelling in video games and the artistic merit of some games. Should we evaluate games based on their stories? What about games that have no story? These questions are posed, but can they be answered? And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever…

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S1E145 - 145: Faith - The Unholy Trinity (Spooptober 2023) 2:42:44

9M ago2:42:44

2:42:44

Happy Spooptober! This year to celebrate, the boys are playing the most horrifying game they've ever experienced! In Faith: you play as John Ward, an ex-Roman Catholic priest and exorcist. When an exorcism ends in ways that are not ideal, John is forced to grapple with the consequences of his actions, which leads him into a wretched hive of scum an…

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S1E144 - 144: 3D Final Fantasy Book Club 2:49:07

9M ago2:49:07

2:49:07

This week, a bunch of friends from Discord came on to talk about their experiences tackling some of the 3D Final Fantasy games. We talk Final Fantasy 7, 8, 12, and 16--and of course a little but on IV and VI, because they're great. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discor…

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Bite sized: Inscryption 22:57

9M ago22:57

22:57

This week, Nate talks about the horror deck building game Inscryption. While the game itself can be finished in about a dozen hours, the ways that you interact with the game change throughout its play through. Is it worth a shot this spooky season? Listen and find out! And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (…

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S1E143 - 143: The Best of the Rest of 2023 1:40:24

9M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

The boys are taking it easy this episode and discussing what the rest of 2023 has in store for each of them. What is there to look forward to, and what are the obstacles they're facing in beating down their backlogs? And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also…

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Bite sized: Enjoyment & Time Wastage in Platinum Hunting ft. Porcho 13:55

10M ago13:55

13:55

For this week's bite sized, Nick Porch from Nothing New Under the Porch talks about his experience platinum hunting, with all of its rewards and pitfalls. Platinum hunting can be an enjoyable and challenging experience, but it can also devolve into completing mindless chores or endless frustration. Where are the lines drawn for you? Click here to c…

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S1E142 - 142: Work and Play and Stuff w/ Mark Erickson 2:42:21

10M ago2:42:21

2:42:21

We often talk about playing well, and using recreation as a way to renew our energy so that is so often drained from work. But today we're examining the relationship between work and play through a different lens: What if work and play are made of the same stuff? A huge Thank You to Mark Erickson from 11.5 Minutes to Talk About Video Games for appr…

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Bite sized: The Illusion of Control 9:48

10M ago9:48

9:48

The title of the episode has nothing to do with Remedy's 2019 game, Control. Instead, it has to do with the way that we live our lives and how we orient ourselves toward achieving goals in a humble way. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at t…

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S1E141 - 141.2: 2D Final Fantasy Book Club 2:07:02

10M ago2:07:02

2:07:02

Our latest Book Club game this time around is more than a game--it's an entire series! Because the main series has at least 21 entries, this week we're only covering the 2D games. A huge shout-out to our friends Spyke, Wes, and Jacob for joining in on this Book Club recording! Because our recording went so long, this episode is split into 2 parts. …

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S1E141 - 141.1: 2D Final Fantasy Book Club 1:00:25

10M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Our latest Book Club game this time around is more than a game--it's an entire series! Because the main series has at least 21 entries, this week we're only covering the 2D games. A huge shout-out to our friends Spyke, Wes, and Jacob for joining in on this Book Club recording! Because our recording went so long, this episode is split into 2 parts. …

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Bite sized: Sharing is Caring 19:32

11M ago19:32

19:32

This week, Nate gives some thoughts on the PlayStation Plus price hike and the Sony game share process. And you can also join us over on social media! We're on Facebook, Twitter (or X, whatever), Instagram, and Discord. You can also email us at thebacklogbreakdown@gmail.com. And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon. If you wa…

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S1E140 - 140: Backlog Burnout 1:54:27

11M ago1:54:27

1:54:27

Video games are our primary forms of recreation. But what happens when it no longer becomes a medium conducive to rest, and instead becomes a thing done in default, with little to no restorative effect? Well that, my friends, is called "burnout". And burnout is the topic of this week's conversation. And you can also join us over on social media! We…

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