web01.fireside.fm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:42:34 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tales from the Backlog - Episodes Tagged with “Action” https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/tags/action Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. en-us episodic A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests take a game out of the backlog, play it and discuss their experiences in depth, with no spoilers until they warn you. Dave Jackson A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. yes video games, games, video games podcast, games podcast, tales from the backlog, tales from the backlog podcast Dave Jackson talesfromthebacklogpod@gmail.com 210: Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines (with TroytlePower) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/210 82102520-1c64-42fe-82e3-e025917b6442 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full Dave Jackson Dave is joined by TroytlePower to discuss Troika Games' 2004 action role-playing game, Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines. 3:07:11 yes Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Join Dave and special guest TroytlePower as they discuss Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines, developed by Troika Games and published by Activision in 2004. Any recommendation to play Bloodlines comes with all sorts of disclaimers attached, which makes it nearly irresistable for someone with a brain like mine. And while all of those bad things I had heard about the game turned out to be extremely true, it's still a fascinating game that led to a fun discussion. Check out the podcast for more! Guest info: TroytlePower (he/him) * Check out all of Troy's work! https://troytlepower.com/ TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Title Card * 0:17 Introductions * 4:30 Our Histories with Bloodlines * 8:39 Top-Level Thoughts * 13:57 Story Setup and Clan Selection * 21:03 The Masquerade and Vampire Society * 28:06 Presentation and Game World * 36:53 Music and Vibes * 44:34 Vampire Lore TM * 51:00 Character Building * 1:02:04 Combat * 1:17:00 If They Only Had More Time... * 1:25:52 Who Should Play Bloodlines? * 1:31:00 Troy's Podcasts and Writing * 1:35:56 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous * 1:37:51 Spoilers- Early-Midgame Quests and Stories * 2:23:00 Spoilers- The Sewers and Onward Music used in the episode is credited to Rik Schaffer. Tracks used: Main Menu, Downtown, Disturbed and Twisted Combat, Generic Combat, Santa Monica, Crypt Combat Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, vampire the masquerade bloodlines, bloodlines review, vampire the masquerade bloodlines review, bloodlines analysis, bloodlines critique, crpg, crpg reviews, rpg podcast, rpg review Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog

Join Dave and special guest TroytlePower as they discuss Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines, developed by Troika Games and published by Activision in 2004. Any recommendation to play Bloodlines comes with all sorts of disclaimers attached, which makes it nearly irresistable for someone with a brain like mine. And while all of those bad things I had heard about the game turned out to be extremely true, it's still a fascinating game that led to a fun discussion. Check out the podcast for more!

Guest info: TroytlePower (he/him)

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:17 Introductions
  • 4:30 Our Histories with Bloodlines
  • 8:39 Top-Level Thoughts
  • 13:57 Story Setup and Clan Selection
  • 21:03 The Masquerade and Vampire Society
  • 28:06 Presentation and Game World
  • 36:53 Music and Vibes
  • 44:34 Vampire Lore TM
  • 51:00 Character Building
  • 1:02:04 Combat
  • 1:17:00 If They Only Had More Time...
  • 1:25:52 Who Should Play Bloodlines?
  • 1:31:00 Troy's Podcasts and Writing
  • 1:35:56 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:37:51 Spoilers- Early-Midgame Quests and Stories
  • 2:23:00 Spoilers- The Sewers and Onward

Music used in the episode is credited to Rik Schaffer. Tracks used: Main Menu, Downtown, Disturbed and Twisted Combat, Generic Combat, Santa Monica, Crypt Combat

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog

Join Dave and special guest TroytlePower as they discuss Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines, developed by Troika Games and published by Activision in 2004. Any recommendation to play Bloodlines comes with all sorts of disclaimers attached, which makes it nearly irresistable for someone with a brain like mine. And while all of those bad things I had heard about the game turned out to be extremely true, it's still a fascinating game that led to a fun discussion. Check out the podcast for more!

Guest info: TroytlePower (he/him)

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:17 Introductions
  • 4:30 Our Histories with Bloodlines
  • 8:39 Top-Level Thoughts
  • 13:57 Story Setup and Clan Selection
  • 21:03 The Masquerade and Vampire Society
  • 28:06 Presentation and Game World
  • 36:53 Music and Vibes
  • 44:34 Vampire Lore TM
  • 51:00 Character Building
  • 1:02:04 Combat
  • 1:17:00 If They Only Had More Time...
  • 1:25:52 Who Should Play Bloodlines?
  • 1:31:00 Troy's Podcasts and Writing
  • 1:35:56 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:37:51 Spoilers- Early-Midgame Quests and Stories
  • 2:23:00 Spoilers- The Sewers and Onward

Music used in the episode is credited to Rik Schaffer. Tracks used: Main Menu, Downtown, Disturbed and Twisted Combat, Generic Combat, Santa Monica, Crypt Combat

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> 204: Ghost of Yōtei (with Jacob Price - The Pre-Order Bonus) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/204 a4a1731c-bf01-4493-8f08-2751fc7f7cfc Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Jacob Price (The Pre-Order Bonus) to discuss Sucker Punch Productions' 2025 historical fantasy, Ghost of Yōtei. 2:52:36 yes Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Ghost of Tsushima (2020) was one of my favorite games of that year, and happens to be episode 2(!!) of this podcast, an early game that screamed to me "you should talk about this into a microphone for 2+ hours). That being the case, Sucker Punch's follow-up, Ghost of Yotei, was an instant day-one buy. And while the things I expected to impress were great, there were certain aspects of the game that felt worse to me than Tsushima's version. Did I change over the past five years? Did the game adjust to industry trends? A secret third answer? All of this is part of the discussion, so I hope you enjoy it! Guest info: Jacob Price (he/him) * Check out The Pre-Order Bonus podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/747596 * Check out Jake's reviews at So Many Games https://somanygames.co.uk/ * Follow on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18 * Follow on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Title Card * 0:23 Introductions * 5:18 Our Histories With This Series/Game * 9:24 Opening Thoughts About Ghost of Yotei * 18:50 Story Setup, Atsu and Revenge Stories * 26:59 Presentation and Comparisons to Westerns * 35:24 A Well-Made Known Commodity and Further Worldbuilding * 49:51 Open World Design and Reward Structure * 1:10:23 Stealth and Clearing Camps * 1:16:33 Duels and Boss Fights * 1:31:45 Closing Thoughts * 1:37:34 The Pre-Order Bonus and So Many Games * 1:42:12 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous * 1:44:02 Spoiler Section- The Onryo and Ghost Connections * 1:57:56 The Snake, The Oni and The Kitsune * 2:14:46 The Spider, The Dragon and Saito Music used in the episode is credited to Toma Otowa: Ghost of Yotei, The Yotei Six, The Wrath of the Ghost, The Wilds of Ezo, Battle No.3, Battle No.1, Atsu's Theme Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, ghost of yotei, ghost of yotei review, ghost of yotei analysis, ghost of yotei critique, ghost of tsushima, sony, ps5 games, playstation podcast, playstation game reviews Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog

Ghost of Tsushima (2020) was one of my favorite games of that year, and happens to be episode 2(!!) of this podcast, an early game that screamed to me "you should talk about this into a microphone for 2+ hours). That being the case, Sucker Punch's follow-up, Ghost of Yotei, was an instant day-one buy. And while the things I expected to impress were great, there were certain aspects of the game that felt worse to me than Tsushima's version. Did I change over the past five years? Did the game adjust to industry trends? A secret third answer? All of this is part of the discussion, so I hope you enjoy it!

Guest info: Jacob Price (he/him)

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:23 Introductions
  • 5:18 Our Histories With This Series/Game
  • 9:24 Opening Thoughts About Ghost of Yotei
  • 18:50 Story Setup, Atsu and Revenge Stories
  • 26:59 Presentation and Comparisons to Westerns
  • 35:24 A Well-Made Known Commodity and Further Worldbuilding
  • 49:51 Open World Design and Reward Structure
  • 1:10:23 Stealth and Clearing Camps
  • 1:16:33 Duels and Boss Fights
  • 1:31:45 Closing Thoughts
  • 1:37:34 The Pre-Order Bonus and So Many Games
  • 1:42:12 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:44:02 Spoiler Section- The Onryo and Ghost Connections
  • 1:57:56 The Snake, The Oni and The Kitsune
  • 2:14:46 The Spider, The Dragon and Saito

Music used in the episode is credited to Toma Otowa: Ghost of Yotei, The Yotei Six, The Wrath of the Ghost, The Wilds of Ezo, Battle No.3, Battle No.1, Atsu's Theme

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog

Ghost of Tsushima (2020) was one of my favorite games of that year, and happens to be episode 2(!!) of this podcast, an early game that screamed to me "you should talk about this into a microphone for 2+ hours). That being the case, Sucker Punch's follow-up, Ghost of Yotei, was an instant day-one buy. And while the things I expected to impress were great, there were certain aspects of the game that felt worse to me than Tsushima's version. Did I change over the past five years? Did the game adjust to industry trends? A secret third answer? All of this is part of the discussion, so I hope you enjoy it!

Guest info: Jacob Price (he/him)

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:23 Introductions
  • 5:18 Our Histories With This Series/Game
  • 9:24 Opening Thoughts About Ghost of Yotei
  • 18:50 Story Setup, Atsu and Revenge Stories
  • 26:59 Presentation and Comparisons to Westerns
  • 35:24 A Well-Made Known Commodity and Further Worldbuilding
  • 49:51 Open World Design and Reward Structure
  • 1:10:23 Stealth and Clearing Camps
  • 1:16:33 Duels and Boss Fights
  • 1:31:45 Closing Thoughts
  • 1:37:34 The Pre-Order Bonus and So Many Games
  • 1:42:12 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:44:02 Spoiler Section- The Onryo and Ghost Connections
  • 1:57:56 The Snake, The Oni and The Kitsune
  • 2:14:46 The Spider, The Dragon and Saito

Music used in the episode is credited to Toma Otowa: Ghost of Yotei, The Yotei Six, The Wrath of the Ghost, The Wilds of Ezo, Battle No.3, Battle No.1, Atsu's Theme

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> 200: Dark Souls II (with Ryan Batie - Lightning Strikes Thrice) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/200 4eaf6e83-2806-4c92-9e63-63221fcec0b8 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Ryan Batie (Lightning Strikes Thrice) to discuss FromSoftware's 2014 action RPG, Dark Souls II, and its expansion, Scholar of the First Sin. 2:36:02 yes Want more Dark Souls 2 podcasts? Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Every beloved series has its black sheep- Mario has Sunshine, Zelda has the DS games, and Dark Souls has Dark Souls 2. But to me, the things that make Dark Souls 2 divisive are the things that make it interesting. Not every new decision is a home run, but they're all ripe for discussion. And hey, good thing we have this podcast! And it's episode 200! Guest info: Ryan Batie (they/them) * Check out the Pitch Drop Network https://pitchdrop.net/ * Get bonus Pitch Drop shows via their Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/pitchdrop TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Title Card * 0:15 Introductions * 7:18 Our Histories with Dark Souls * 11:19 Opening Thoughts about Dark Souls 2 * 18:51 Story and Themes Setup- Memory, Hollowing, World Design * 30:26 More Theme Setup * 35:51 Vibes, Atmosphere and Music * 43:37 Examining Gameplay Changes * 1:22:18 DLCs, Multiplayer and Comedy * 1:31:42 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations * 1:34:25 Lightning Strikes Thrice Podcast & Pitch Drop Network * 1:39:33 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous * 1:41:18 Spoiler Section- Trouble Areas * 1:52:00 Spoiler Section- Vendrick's Story and Connections to Dark Souls * 2:11:59 Spoiler Section- Aldia and The First Sin * 2:21:56 Lucatiel and the Giants Music used in the episode is credited to Motoi Sakuraba, unless otherwise noted. Tracks used: Main Menu, Majula, Ruins Sentinel (Yuka Kitamura), Milfanito, Fire Keepers, Fume Knight, Remains Social Media: BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/ Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, dark souls 2, dark souls 2 review, dark souls 2 analysis, dark souls 2 critique, dark souls 2 scholar of the first sin, scholar of the first sin, dark souls podcast, dark souls games, dark souls, dark souls review, souls games, soulslike games, soulslike review Want more Dark Souls 2 podcasts? Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog

Every beloved series has its black sheep- Mario has Sunshine, Zelda has the DS games, and Dark Souls has Dark Souls 2. But to me, the things that make Dark Souls 2 divisive are the things that make it interesting. Not every new decision is a home run, but they're all ripe for discussion. And hey, good thing we have this podcast! And it's episode 200!

Guest info: Ryan Batie (they/them)

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:15 Introductions
  • 7:18 Our Histories with Dark Souls
  • 11:19 Opening Thoughts about Dark Souls 2
  • 18:51 Story and Themes Setup- Memory, Hollowing, World Design
  • 30:26 More Theme Setup
  • 35:51 Vibes, Atmosphere and Music
  • 43:37 Examining Gameplay Changes
  • 1:22:18 DLCs, Multiplayer and Comedy
  • 1:31:42 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
  • 1:34:25 Lightning Strikes Thrice Podcast & Pitch Drop Network
  • 1:39:33 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:41:18 Spoiler Section- Trouble Areas
  • 1:52:00 Spoiler Section- Vendrick's Story and Connections to Dark Souls
  • 2:11:59 Spoiler Section- Aldia and The First Sin
  • 2:21:56 Lucatiel and the Giants

Music used in the episode is credited to Motoi Sakuraba, unless otherwise noted. Tracks used: Main Menu, Majula, Ruins Sentinel (Yuka Kitamura), Milfanito, Fire Keepers, Fume Knight, Remains

Social Media:
BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> Want more Dark Souls 2 podcasts? Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog

Every beloved series has its black sheep- Mario has Sunshine, Zelda has the DS games, and Dark Souls has Dark Souls 2. But to me, the things that make Dark Souls 2 divisive are the things that make it interesting. Not every new decision is a home run, but they're all ripe for discussion. And hey, good thing we have this podcast! And it's episode 200!

Guest info: Ryan Batie (they/them)

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:15 Introductions
  • 7:18 Our Histories with Dark Souls
  • 11:19 Opening Thoughts about Dark Souls 2
  • 18:51 Story and Themes Setup- Memory, Hollowing, World Design
  • 30:26 More Theme Setup
  • 35:51 Vibes, Atmosphere and Music
  • 43:37 Examining Gameplay Changes
  • 1:22:18 DLCs, Multiplayer and Comedy
  • 1:31:42 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
  • 1:34:25 Lightning Strikes Thrice Podcast & Pitch Drop Network
  • 1:39:33 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:41:18 Spoiler Section- Trouble Areas
  • 1:52:00 Spoiler Section- Vendrick's Story and Connections to Dark Souls
  • 2:11:59 Spoiler Section- Aldia and The First Sin
  • 2:21:56 Lucatiel and the Giants

Music used in the episode is credited to Motoi Sakuraba, unless otherwise noted. Tracks used: Main Menu, Majula, Ruins Sentinel (Yuka Kitamura), Milfanito, Fire Keepers, Fume Knight, Remains

Social Media:
BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> 193: Asura's Wrath (with Nick & Will - Friday Night Gamecast) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/193 b6d3b93b-965e-4cf5-9008-bb7c7421660c Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Nick and Will (Friday Night Gamecast) to discuss CyberConnect2 and Capcom's playable anime action game, Asura's Wrath. 2:13:19 yes Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server- https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2 Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi- https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson Some games just stand out from the pack, and with its episodic anime structure, QTE-heavy cutscenes and South Asian religious inspirations, there is nothing quite like Asura's Wrath (CyberConnect2, Capcom, 2012). A quintessential flawed game that everyone should try, Asura's Wrath overcomes its bad combat and dated approach to player engagement by just simply being cooler and more hype than basically every other game. Listen in to find out more! Guest info: Nick (he/him) and Will (he/him) of Friday Night Gamecast * Check out Friday Night Gamecast https://fridaynightgamecast.buzzsprout.com/ * Follow on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/fngcpod.bsky.social * Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fridaynightgamecast/ TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Title Card * 0:27 Introductions * 5:17 Our Histories with Asura's Wrath * 11:16 Top-Level Thoughts * 19:44 Story Setup and Worldbuilding * 28:47 Episodic Anime Structure * 37:03 Presentation and Spectacle * 43:48 More QTEs Than You Can Shake a Stick At * 51:33 Action Gameplay * 1:14:00 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations * 1:17:26 Friday Night Gamecast * 1:20:28 Spoiler Wall & Patron Thank-Yous * 1:22:32 Spoiler Section- Hype Moments, The Gohma and the Demigods * 1:46:55 Spoiler Section- Asura's Revenge & Epilogue Music used in the episode is credited to Chikayo Fukuda. Tracks used: Main Theme, Furious, Orphan Wolf Legend - Fang, One Who Spins Ideas, Option, Asura's Wrath, In Your Belief, Trembling Belief Catch Dave on Geeks & Grounds all of November and December for a deep dive into Final Fantasy X: https://www.geeksandgrounds.com/ Social Media: BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/ Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, video game critique, video game analysis, asura's wrath podcast, asura's wrath, asura's wrath review, asura's wrath analysis, anime video games, capcom games Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server- https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2
Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi- https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson

Some games just stand out from the pack, and with its episodic anime structure, QTE-heavy cutscenes and South Asian religious inspirations, there is nothing quite like Asura's Wrath (CyberConnect2, Capcom, 2012). A quintessential flawed game that everyone should try, Asura's Wrath overcomes its bad combat and dated approach to player engagement by just simply being cooler and more hype than basically every other game. Listen in to find out more!

Guest info: Nick (he/him) and Will (he/him) of Friday Night Gamecast

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:27 Introductions
  • 5:17 Our Histories with Asura's Wrath
  • 11:16 Top-Level Thoughts
  • 19:44 Story Setup and Worldbuilding
  • 28:47 Episodic Anime Structure
  • 37:03 Presentation and Spectacle
  • 43:48 More QTEs Than You Can Shake a Stick At
  • 51:33 Action Gameplay
  • 1:14:00 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
  • 1:17:26 Friday Night Gamecast
  • 1:20:28 Spoiler Wall & Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:22:32 Spoiler Section- Hype Moments, The Gohma and the Demigods
  • 1:46:55 Spoiler Section- Asura's Revenge & Epilogue

Music used in the episode is credited to Chikayo Fukuda. Tracks used: Main Theme, Furious, Orphan Wolf Legend - Fang, One Who Spins Ideas, Option, Asura's Wrath, In Your Belief, Trembling Belief

Catch Dave on Geeks & Grounds all of November and December for a deep dive into Final Fantasy X: https://www.geeksandgrounds.com/

Social Media:
BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/

Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Support Tales from the Backlog

]]> Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server- https://discord.gg/kAqSBb6jH2
Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi- https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson

Some games just stand out from the pack, and with its episodic anime structure, QTE-heavy cutscenes and South Asian religious inspirations, there is nothing quite like Asura's Wrath (CyberConnect2, Capcom, 2012). A quintessential flawed game that everyone should try, Asura's Wrath overcomes its bad combat and dated approach to player engagement by just simply being cooler and more hype than basically every other game. Listen in to find out more!

Guest info: Nick (he/him) and Will (he/him) of Friday Night Gamecast

TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 Title Card
  • 0:27 Introductions
  • 5:17 Our Histories with Asura's Wrath
  • 11:16 Top-Level Thoughts
  • 19:44 Story Setup and Worldbuilding
  • 28:47 Episodic Anime Structure
  • 37:03 Presentation and Spectacle
  • 43:48 More QTEs Than You Can Shake a Stick At
  • 51:33 Action Gameplay
  • 1:14:00 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
  • 1:17:26 Friday Night Gamecast
  • 1:20:28 Spoiler Wall & Patron Thank-Yous
  • 1:22:32 Spoiler Section- Hype Moments, The Gohma and the Demigods
  • 1:46:55 Spoiler Section- Asura's Revenge & Epilogue

Music used in the episode is credited to Chikayo Fukuda. Tracks used: Main Theme, Furious, Orphan Wolf Legend - Fang, One Who Spins Ideas, Option, Asura's Wrath, In Your Belief, Trembling Belief

Catch Dave on Geeks & Grounds all of November and December for a deep dive into Final Fantasy X: https://www.geeksandgrounds.com/

Social Media:
BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/tftblpod.bsky.social
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/

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]]> 39: Deathloop (with Morgan Remington - Intergalactic Pinecone) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/39 f35d57c5-c933-4e67-86f9-f937d4b9c19e Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Morgan Remington from Intergalactic Pinecone to discuss Arkane Studios' time loop roguelike, Deathloop. 1:54:44 yes After years of making critically acclaimed games in a genre that doesn't historically sell, Arkane Studios jumped on the roguelike time loop trend with their flashy, stylish Deathloop. It should have been a home run, right? The marriage of Arkane Studios' best-in-class level design and aesthetics with a game concept that would require players to use their tools creatively, lest they need to start over from square one. But was it the harmonious marriage we were waiting for? In this episode, Dave was joined by Morgan Remington, captain of the Intergalactic Pinecone, to discuss. TIMESTAMPS: Intros and Personal Histories Visuals and Sound Design 11:16 Roguelite Design and Gameplay 35:10 Spoiler Wall 1:14:00 Check out Morgan and all things Intergalactic Pinecone on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/intergalacticpinecone), on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuWsGHGVEFzExu72tTVCCw), on Twitter (https://twitter.com/askthepinecone), and on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/intergalactic_pinecone/). Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, deathloop, deathloop podcast, arkane studios, arkane, arkane studios podcast, deathloop, dishonored, dishonored podcast, deathloop review After years of making critically acclaimed games in a genre that doesn't historically sell, Arkane Studios jumped on the roguelike time loop trend with their flashy, stylish Deathloop. It should have been a home run, right? The marriage of Arkane Studios' best-in-class level design and aesthetics with a game concept that would require players to use their tools creatively, lest they need to start over from square one. But was it the harmonious marriage we were waiting for? In this episode, Dave was joined by Morgan Remington, captain of the Intergalactic Pinecone, to discuss.

TIMESTAMPS:
Intros and Personal Histories
Visuals and Sound Design 11:16
Roguelite Design and Gameplay 35:10
Spoiler Wall 1:14:00

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]]> After years of making critically acclaimed games in a genre that doesn't historically sell, Arkane Studios jumped on the roguelike time loop trend with their flashy, stylish Deathloop. It should have been a home run, right? The marriage of Arkane Studios' best-in-class level design and aesthetics with a game concept that would require players to use their tools creatively, lest they need to start over from square one. But was it the harmonious marriage we were waiting for? In this episode, Dave was joined by Morgan Remington, captain of the Intergalactic Pinecone, to discuss.

TIMESTAMPS:
Intros and Personal Histories
Visuals and Sound Design 11:16
Roguelite Design and Gameplay 35:10
Spoiler Wall 1:14:00

Check out Morgan and all things Intergalactic Pinecone on Twitch, on YouTube, on Twitter, and on Instagram.

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]]> 37: Mega Man X (with Chris Nelson) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/37 4a86dadf-0b93-4be5-a457-dbaebf4f568c Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave and special guest Chris Nelson go back in time to discuss Capcom's 1993 classic, Mega Man X. 2:08:03 yes Mega Man games have always been a bit of a struggle for me, since I didn't grow up playing the series (or the NES/SNES in general), but Mega Man X is often cited as one of the system's best, and a game that means a lot to a lot of people. So I had to get one of those people to compare our very different histories and experiences. Chris Nelson obliged, and we had a great chat about my experience, which was pretty rocky at times. Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, mega man, mega man podcast, mega man x, mega man x podcast, capcom, mega man x review Mega Man games have always been a bit of a struggle for me, since I didn't grow up playing the series (or the NES/SNES in general), but Mega Man X is often cited as one of the system's best, and a game that means a lot to a lot of people. So I had to get one of those people to compare our very different histories and experiences. Chris Nelson obliged, and we had a great chat about my experience, which was pretty rocky at times.

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]]> Mega Man games have always been a bit of a struggle for me, since I didn't grow up playing the series (or the NES/SNES in general), but Mega Man X is often cited as one of the system's best, and a game that means a lot to a lot of people. So I had to get one of those people to compare our very different histories and experiences. Chris Nelson obliged, and we had a great chat about my experience, which was pretty rocky at times.

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]]> 36: Elden Ring (with Ryan Juengling- List Off!) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/36 f3aaefa8-fb49-4575-bd18-63e1bcaa45ea Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Ryan Juengling from List Off! to discuss FromSoftware's game of the generation candidate, Elden Ring. 3:22:34 yes Elden Ring Month has begun on Tales from the Backlog! Up first, Dave is joined by Ryan Juengling from List Off! to discuss FromSoftware's game of the generation candidate, Elden Ring. With the elevator pitch of simply "Open-world Dark Souls" and wild expectations from fans, Elden Ring had a higher bar to clear than many new releases. Did it meet or even exceed expectations, or did it fall short? Listen in to find out! TIMESTAMPS Intros, Personal Histories, Opening Thoughts 00:46 First Impressions, Approachability 13:20 Open World, Exploration 51:19 Platforming, Crafting 1:19:12 Story, Boss Fights 1:38:41 Music, Final Thoughts 2:09:44 SPOILER WALL 2:29:29 Check out List Off! for more of Ryan (and his awesome co-host Brian) and some great gaming lists and discussions! Find everything List Off! via this link (https://linktr.ee/ListOffPodcast)! Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, elden ring, elden ring podcast, fromsoftware, fromsoftware podcast, dark souls podcast, elden ring review Elden Ring Month has begun on Tales from the Backlog! Up first, Dave is joined by Ryan Juengling from List Off! to discuss FromSoftware's game of the generation candidate, Elden Ring. With the elevator pitch of simply "Open-world Dark Souls" and wild expectations from fans, Elden Ring had a higher bar to clear than many new releases. Did it meet or even exceed expectations, or did it fall short? Listen in to find out!

TIMESTAMPS
Intros, Personal Histories, Opening Thoughts 00:46
First Impressions, Approachability 13:20
Open World, Exploration 51:19
Platforming, Crafting 1:19:12
Story, Boss Fights 1:38:41
Music, Final Thoughts 2:09:44
SPOILER WALL 2:29:29

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]]> Elden Ring Month has begun on Tales from the Backlog! Up first, Dave is joined by Ryan Juengling from List Off! to discuss FromSoftware's game of the generation candidate, Elden Ring. With the elevator pitch of simply "Open-world Dark Souls" and wild expectations from fans, Elden Ring had a higher bar to clear than many new releases. Did it meet or even exceed expectations, or did it fall short? Listen in to find out!

TIMESTAMPS
Intros, Personal Histories, Opening Thoughts 00:46
First Impressions, Approachability 13:20
Open World, Exploration 51:19
Platforming, Crafting 1:19:12
Story, Boss Fights 1:38:41
Music, Final Thoughts 2:09:44
SPOILER WALL 2:29:29

Check out List Off! for more of Ryan (and his awesome co-host Brian) and some great gaming lists and discussions! Find everything List Off! via this link!

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]]> 35: Half-Life 2 (with Jay Davis - Super Bracket Bros) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/35 b6faf5fc-c6cd-482f-97c0-e1c0d7fec22d Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Jay Davis (Super Bracket Bros podcast) to discuss Valve’s foundational FPS, Half-Life 2. 2:20:09 yes As someone who didn't grow up playing PC games in general, Half-Life 2 totally evaded me until I started seeing the Half-Life 3 desperation memes. So as I've attempted to get into PC gaming a bit more, or at least go back and play some of the classics, Half-Life 2 was always on the list. And the promise of doing a podcast with Jay Davis (Super Bracket Bros) was all the inspiration I needed to finally fire it up. But did it live up to its huge reputation? Or is this one best left in the nostalgia box? Hit play to find out. TIMESTAMPS: Personal Histories 10:19 Story Setup, Game/Level Design 20:02 Combat/Gameplay 48:45 Music/Sound Design 1:21:04 Final Thoughts 1:25:41 Spoiler Wall 1:34:37 Find Jay and Super Bracket Bros on their website (https://superbracketbros.buzzsprout.com/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/superbracketbros/) and Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/superbracketbros)! Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, half-life, half-life 2, half life, half life 2, half-life podcast, half-life 2 podcast, half-life 2 review As someone who didn't grow up playing PC games in general, Half-Life 2 totally evaded me until I started seeing the Half-Life 3 desperation memes. So as I've attempted to get into PC gaming a bit more, or at least go back and play some of the classics, Half-Life 2 was always on the list. And the promise of doing a podcast with Jay Davis (Super Bracket Bros) was all the inspiration I needed to finally fire it up. But did it live up to its huge reputation? Or is this one best left in the nostalgia box? Hit play to find out.

TIMESTAMPS:
Personal Histories 10:19
Story Setup, Game/Level Design 20:02
Combat/Gameplay 48:45
Music/Sound Design 1:21:04
Final Thoughts 1:25:41
Spoiler Wall 1:34:37

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]]> As someone who didn't grow up playing PC games in general, Half-Life 2 totally evaded me until I started seeing the Half-Life 3 desperation memes. So as I've attempted to get into PC gaming a bit more, or at least go back and play some of the classics, Half-Life 2 was always on the list. And the promise of doing a podcast with Jay Davis (Super Bracket Bros) was all the inspiration I needed to finally fire it up. But did it live up to its huge reputation? Or is this one best left in the nostalgia box? Hit play to find out.

TIMESTAMPS:
Personal Histories 10:19
Story Setup, Game/Level Design 20:02
Combat/Gameplay 48:45
Music/Sound Design 1:21:04
Final Thoughts 1:25:41
Spoiler Wall 1:34:37

Find Jay and Super Bracket Bros on their website, Instagram and Patreon!

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]]> 33: Unsighted (with Nave - Gaming Together Podcast) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/33 d46f2646-8d7c-4f27-97b1-959be0f5d48a Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Nave from the Gaming Together Podcast to discuss Studio Pixel Punk's inventive action game, Unsighted. 2:08:56 yes Dave is joined by Nave from the Gaming Together Podcast to discuss Studio Pixel Punk's inventive action game, Unsighted. Unsighted merges a little bit of Zelda, a little bit of metroidvania, a little bit of Souls and a unique time mechanic- listen in to find out what we thought! *I experienced some recording issues that caused a sound quality drop in this episode- technology is a real pain sometimes! Thanks for understanding! TIMESTAMPS: Intro, Personal Histories and Opening Thoughts 0:52 Story Setup, Time Mechanic and Map/Metroidvania 11:45 Combat, Bosses, Crafting and Side Quests 49:12 Aesthetics and Final Thoughts 1:21:29 Spoiler Wall 1:33:03 Find Gaming Together Podcast on Twitter (https://twitter.com/GameTogetherPod), Apple (https://t.co/phauMNNOMH) and Spotify (https://t.co/yNn5Mb2499)! Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, unsighted, unsighted podcast, indie game, indie game podcast, metroidvania podcast, unsighted review Dave is joined by Nave from the Gaming Together Podcast to discuss Studio Pixel Punk's inventive action game, Unsighted. Unsighted merges a little bit of Zelda, a little bit of metroidvania, a little bit of Souls and a unique time mechanic- listen in to find out what we thought!

*I experienced some recording issues that caused a sound quality drop in this episode- technology is a real pain sometimes! Thanks for understanding!

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro, Personal Histories and Opening Thoughts 0:52
Story Setup, Time Mechanic and Map/Metroidvania 11:45
Combat, Bosses, Crafting and Side Quests 49:12
Aesthetics and Final Thoughts 1:21:29
Spoiler Wall 1:33:03

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]]> Dave is joined by Nave from the Gaming Together Podcast to discuss Studio Pixel Punk's inventive action game, Unsighted. Unsighted merges a little bit of Zelda, a little bit of metroidvania, a little bit of Souls and a unique time mechanic- listen in to find out what we thought!

*I experienced some recording issues that caused a sound quality drop in this episode- technology is a real pain sometimes! Thanks for understanding!

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro, Personal Histories and Opening Thoughts 0:52
Story Setup, Time Mechanic and Map/Metroidvania 11:45
Combat, Bosses, Crafting and Side Quests 49:12
Aesthetics and Final Thoughts 1:21:29
Spoiler Wall 1:33:03

Find Gaming Together Podcast on Twitter, Apple and Spotify!

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]]> 32: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (with Alan Nichols - A Top 3 Podcast) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/32 17bf5bdf-c4ae-4240-8d2f-1e504bb9643b Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Alan Nichols to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. 2:34:58 yes Dave is joined by Alan Nichols to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. What was once little brother to the much more popular Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask has begun to resonate with many of us who grew up with the N64 during our childhoods. Add in some things that hit a bit closer to home since the pandemic started, and we have a game worth revisiting. But did the gameplay hold up? Listen to find out what we think. *I experienced some technical issues wirh my track recording that affected sound quality. Hope it doesn't hinder your enjoyment of the episode! -Dave TIMESTAMPS: Intro and Opening Thoughts 0:43 Personal Histories, Masks and Time Loop 9:30 Story and Setting, Music and "Zelda Stuff" 55:35 Spoiler Wall 1:56:41 Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, the legend of zelda, the legend of zelda podcast, majora's mask, majora's mask podcast, the legend of zelda majora's mask, the legend of zelda majora's mask podcast, zelda majora's mask, zelda majora's mask podcast, nintendo 64, nintendo 64 podcast, nintendo podcast, majora's mask review Dave is joined by Alan Nichols to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. What was once little brother to the much more popular Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask has begun to resonate with many of us who grew up with the N64 during our childhoods. Add in some things that hit a bit closer to home since the pandemic started, and we have a game worth revisiting. But did the gameplay hold up? Listen to find out what we think.

*I experienced some technical issues wirh my track recording that affected sound quality. Hope it doesn't hinder your enjoyment of the episode! -Dave

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro and Opening Thoughts 0:43
Personal Histories, Masks and Time Loop 9:30
Story and Setting, Music and "Zelda Stuff" 55:35
Spoiler Wall 1:56:41

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]]> Dave is joined by Alan Nichols to discuss The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. What was once little brother to the much more popular Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask has begun to resonate with many of us who grew up with the N64 during our childhoods. Add in some things that hit a bit closer to home since the pandemic started, and we have a game worth revisiting. But did the gameplay hold up? Listen to find out what we think.

*I experienced some technical issues wirh my track recording that affected sound quality. Hope it doesn't hinder your enjoyment of the episode! -Dave

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro and Opening Thoughts 0:43
Personal Histories, Masks and Time Loop 9:30
Story and Setting, Music and "Zelda Stuff" 55:35
Spoiler Wall 1:56:41

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]]> 31: Shadow of the Colossus (with Adam Bucceri) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/31 3430347d-8a5f-4987-9bda-e3d2e07ac15b Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by tabletop RPG developer Adam Bucceri to discuss Shadow of the Colossus. 2:46:34 yes Dave is joined by tabletop RPG developer Adam Bucceri to discuss Shadow of the Colossus. Originally released on the PS2 back in 2005, Shadow of the Colossus stands today as a truly unique experience in gaming, one that has yet to be replicated. Find out what we thought, plus a discussion on the merits of game remakes! TIMESTAMPS: Intro/Personal Histories 0:42 Story and Presentation 18:12 Gameplay 40:20 Soundtrack, Remakes, and Final Thoughts 1:09:43 Spoiler Wall 1:41:30 Follow Adam on Twitter (https://twitter.com/AdamBucceri) and check out ENTER THE SURVIVAL HORROR (https://boocherry.itch.io/enterthesurvivalhorror) on his itch.io page (https://boocherry.itch.io/), and Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, shadow of the colossus, shadow of the colossus podcast, shadow of the colossus review Dave is joined by tabletop RPG developer Adam Bucceri to discuss Shadow of the Colossus. Originally released on the PS2 back in 2005, Shadow of the Colossus stands today as a truly unique experience in gaming, one that has yet to be replicated. Find out what we thought, plus a discussion on the merits of game remakes!

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro/Personal Histories 0:42
Story and Presentation 18:12
Gameplay 40:20
Soundtrack, Remakes, and Final Thoughts 1:09:43
Spoiler Wall 1:41:30

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]]> Dave is joined by tabletop RPG developer Adam Bucceri to discuss Shadow of the Colossus. Originally released on the PS2 back in 2005, Shadow of the Colossus stands today as a truly unique experience in gaming, one that has yet to be replicated. Find out what we thought, plus a discussion on the merits of game remakes!

TIMESTAMPS:
Intro/Personal Histories 0:42
Story and Presentation 18:12
Gameplay 40:20
Soundtrack, Remakes, and Final Thoughts 1:09:43
Spoiler Wall 1:41:30

Follow Adam on Twitter and check out ENTER THE SURVIVAL HORROR on his itch.io page, and

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]]> 30: Dark Souls 3 (with Adam Rivera) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/30 19cea649-b457-4642-a9c3-e4e4cbffe742 Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined once again by Adam Rivera to discuss the finale (for now) in the Dark Souls series. 2:39:02 yes Dave is joined once again by Adam Rivera to discuss the finale (for now) in the Dark Souls series. Dark Souls 3 combined the faster gameplay of Bloodborne with the usual Dark Souls gameplay, but was it a happy marriage? And what's going on with all the fan service? Find out how we feel in this episode! *Both Adam and I had some technical issues in this recording that affected the audio quality, but the conversation is worth it, I promise! Sorry! TIMESTAMPS: Story and gameplay changes pt 1 12:52 Gameplay changes pt 2 42:22 Bosses and final thoughts 1:08:36 Spoiler Wall 1:27:24 Follow Adam on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BooyaxBoy)! Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, dark souls, dark souls podcast, dark souls 3, dark souls 3 podcast, fromsoftware, fromsoftware podcast, elden ring, elden ring podcast, dark souls 3 review Dave is joined once again by Adam Rivera to discuss the finale (for now) in the Dark Souls series. Dark Souls 3 combined the faster gameplay of Bloodborne with the usual Dark Souls gameplay, but was it a happy marriage? And what's going on with all the fan service? Find out how we feel in this episode!

*Both Adam and I had some technical issues in this recording that affected the audio quality, but the conversation is worth it, I promise! Sorry!

TIMESTAMPS:
Story and gameplay changes pt 1 12:52
Gameplay changes pt 2 42:22
Bosses and final thoughts 1:08:36
Spoiler Wall 1:27:24

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]]> Dave is joined once again by Adam Rivera to discuss the finale (for now) in the Dark Souls series. Dark Souls 3 combined the faster gameplay of Bloodborne with the usual Dark Souls gameplay, but was it a happy marriage? And what's going on with all the fan service? Find out how we feel in this episode!

*Both Adam and I had some technical issues in this recording that affected the audio quality, but the conversation is worth it, I promise! Sorry!

TIMESTAMPS:
Story and gameplay changes pt 1 12:52
Gameplay changes pt 2 42:22
Bosses and final thoughts 1:08:36
Spoiler Wall 1:27:24

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]]> 27: Returnal (with Ryan Delaney) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/27 d2968d33-78c9-460b-9aa4-7f8495433f76 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Ryan Delaney to talk about Housemarque's 2021 action roguelike hit, Returnal. 2:19:02 yes Dave is joined by Ryan Delaney to talk about Housemarque's 2021 action roguelike hit, Returnal. Returnal brings bullet hell to 3D and adds an intriguing sci-fi story on the roguelike structure. Did this work for us on all fronts? Find out in the episode. *The Returnal: Ascension DLC was announced and release after this episode was recorded. I added a small section at the end about my story theories, but Ryan and I did not discuss it. It's fun though, you should try it! Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, returnal, returnal podcast, roguelike, roguelike podcast, housemarque, returnal review Dave is joined by Ryan Delaney to talk about Housemarque's 2021 action roguelike hit, Returnal. Returnal brings bullet hell to 3D and adds an intriguing sci-fi story on the roguelike structure. Did this work for us on all fronts? Find out in the episode.

*The Returnal: Ascension DLC was announced and release after this episode was recorded. I added a small section at the end about my story theories, but Ryan and I did not discuss it. It's fun though, you should try it!

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]]> Dave is joined by Ryan Delaney to talk about Housemarque's 2021 action roguelike hit, Returnal. Returnal brings bullet hell to 3D and adds an intriguing sci-fi story on the roguelike structure. Did this work for us on all fronts? Find out in the episode.

*The Returnal: Ascension DLC was announced and release after this episode was recorded. I added a small section at the end about my story theories, but Ryan and I did not discuss it. It's fun though, you should try it!

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]]> 25: Bloodborne (with Moonborne & Jake Anderson) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/25 4625b307-fa2b-402e-aca0-202afe96ab2f Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Moonborne and Jake Anderson to take on FromSoftware's incredible gothic/Lovecraftian horror classic, Bloodborne. 3:26:06 yes Dave is joined by Moonborne and Jake Anderson to take on FromSoftware's incredible gothic/Lovecraftian horror classic, Bloodborne. FromSoftware took a big swing with Bloodborne, a game marketed as a werewolf slaying game but with a decidedly cosmic twist. Did that big swing connect? Check out the episode to find out. Follow Moonborne on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SSS_moonborne) and on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/SSStylishMoonborne)! Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, bloodborne, bloodborne podcast, fromsoftware, fromsoftware podcast, bloodborne review Dave is joined by Moonborne and Jake Anderson to take on FromSoftware's incredible gothic/Lovecraftian horror classic, Bloodborne. FromSoftware took a big swing with Bloodborne, a game marketed as a werewolf slaying game but with a decidedly cosmic twist. Did that big swing connect? Check out the episode to find out.

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]]> Dave is joined by Moonborne and Jake Anderson to take on FromSoftware's incredible gothic/Lovecraftian horror classic, Bloodborne. FromSoftware took a big swing with Bloodborne, a game marketed as a werewolf slaying game but with a decidedly cosmic twist. Did that big swing connect? Check out the episode to find out.

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]]> 24: Metroid Dread (with Eric Gess - The Unlockables & Sidequesting Podcast) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/24 a015bd85-0a1e-4484-a81d-6e9e48be7133 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. 2:13:56 yes Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. After a long wait, Metroid Dread released with smooth and snappy controls, upgraded combat, and a new gameplay challenge with the EMMI zones. Listen in to hear what we thought of everything! TIMESTAMPS OF NOTE: Spoiler Wall 1:48:30 For all things Eric and Unlockables, click here! (https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b216b2d6-3d6c-4a13-8075-ad1e670a316b) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, metroid, metroid dread, metroid podcast, metroid dread podcast, metroidvania, metroid dread review Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. After a long wait, Metroid Dread released with smooth and snappy controls, upgraded combat, and a new gameplay challenge with the EMMI zones. Listen in to hear what we thought of everything!

TIMESTAMPS OF NOTE: Spoiler Wall 1:48:30

For all things Eric and Unlockables, click here!

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]]> Dave is joined by the wonderful Eric Gess to discuss Nintendo & MercurySteam's long-awaited entry in the beloved Metroid franchise, Metroid Dread. After a long wait, Metroid Dread released with smooth and snappy controls, upgraded combat, and a new gameplay challenge with the EMMI zones. Listen in to hear what we thought of everything!

TIMESTAMPS OF NOTE: Spoiler Wall 1:48:30

For all things Eric and Unlockables, click here!

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]]> 18: Death's Door (with Brian and Ryan - List Off!) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/18 0e436fa1-e334-4bd2-b323-1bb9e85184f4 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by both of the hosts of the List Off! podcast to discuss Acid Nerve's 2021 indie darling, Death's Door. 1:52:12 yes Dave is joined by both of the hosts of the List Off! podcast to discuss Acid Nerve's 2021 indie darling, Death's Door. Death's Door was a surprise hit in 2021, bursting on the scene with a great art direction and soundtrack, and paying homage to 2D Zelda games of the past. But was it all as cool as a crow wielding a bright red lightsaber? Listen in to find out! TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Death's Door 12:39, Spoiler Section 1:18:18 Click here for everything List Off! (https://linktr.ee/ListOffPodcast) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, death's door, death's door podcast, indie game podcast, death's door review Dave is joined by both of the hosts of the List Off! podcast to discuss Acid Nerve's 2021 indie darling, Death's Door. Death's Door was a surprise hit in 2021, bursting on the scene with a great art direction and soundtrack, and paying homage to 2D Zelda games of the past. But was it all as cool as a crow wielding a bright red lightsaber? Listen in to find out!

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Death's Door 12:39, Spoiler Section 1:18:18

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]]> Dave is joined by both of the hosts of the List Off! podcast to discuss Acid Nerve's 2021 indie darling, Death's Door. Death's Door was a surprise hit in 2021, bursting on the scene with a great art direction and soundtrack, and paying homage to 2D Zelda games of the past. But was it all as cool as a crow wielding a bright red lightsaber? Listen in to find out!

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Death's Door 12:39, Spoiler Section 1:18:18

Click here for everything List Off!

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]]> 17: Dark Souls (with Jack Allen) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/17 66acc62d-e675-4198-a7d7-3a0af88bf485 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Jack Allen to talk about the perfect Valentine's Day game- Dark Souls. Don't give up, skeleton! 3:11:03 yes Dave is joined by Jack Allen to talk about the perfect Valentine's Day game- Dark Souls. Don't give up, skeleton! Dark Souls is a game that changed the way many people, your host included, look at video games, and specifically the way people look at difficulty in video games. Find out why we think this is truly worthy of that Game of the Decade title. TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Dark Souls 10:50, Spoiler Section 2:21:47 Find Jack and his artwork at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, dark souls, dark souls podcast, souls podcast, souls, soulslike, soulsborne, fromsoftware, dark souls review Dave is joined by Jack Allen to talk about the perfect Valentine's Day game- Dark Souls. Don't give up, skeleton! Dark Souls is a game that changed the way many people, your host included, look at video games, and specifically the way people look at difficulty in video games. Find out why we think this is truly worthy of that Game of the Decade title.

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Dark Souls 10:50, Spoiler Section 2:21:47

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]]> Dave is joined by Jack Allen to talk about the perfect Valentine's Day game- Dark Souls. Don't give up, skeleton! Dark Souls is a game that changed the way many people, your host included, look at video games, and specifically the way people look at difficulty in video games. Find out why we think this is truly worthy of that Game of the Decade title.

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Dark Souls 10:50, Spoiler Section 2:21:47

Find Jack and his artwork at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages

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]]> 11: Hollow Knight (with Jim Rodeman) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/11 e3b1c86c-dafc-44aa-a244-23425d9859ff Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by anthropomorphic centipede Jim Rodeman to discuss Team Cherry's legendary metroidvania, Hollow Knight. 2:13:36 yes Dave is joined by anthropomorphic centipede Jim Rodeman to discuss Team Cherry's legendary metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Standing alone at the top of Metroidvania Mountain is a surprise indie hit, one that marries the lonely atmosphere of Dark Souls with best-in-class map design and fun, expressive combat. TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Hollow Knight 12:23, Spoiler Section 1:33:35 Game Maker's Toolkit- The World Design of Hollow Knight (https://youtu.be/7ITtPPE-pXE) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, hollow knight, hollow knight podcast, metroidvania, metroidvania podcast, hollow knight review Dave is joined by anthropomorphic centipede Jim Rodeman to discuss Team Cherry's legendary metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Standing alone at the top of Metroidvania Mountain is a surprise indie hit, one that marries the lonely atmosphere of Dark Souls with best-in-class map design and fun, expressive combat.

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Hollow Knight 12:23, Spoiler Section 1:33:35

Game Maker's Toolkit- The World Design of Hollow Knight

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]]> Dave is joined by anthropomorphic centipede Jim Rodeman to discuss Team Cherry's legendary metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Standing alone at the top of Metroidvania Mountain is a surprise indie hit, one that marries the lonely atmosphere of Dark Souls with best-in-class map design and fun, expressive combat.

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Hollow Knight 12:23, Spoiler Section 1:33:35

Game Maker's Toolkit- The World Design of Hollow Knight

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]]> 8: Death's Gambit: Afterlife (with Moonborne) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/8 206b8c24-7c60-4aae-8379-290fb6bd9e6f Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by stylish combat enthusiast Moonborne to discuss White Rabbit's incredible entry into the 2D soulslike genre, Death's Gambit. 2:51:44 yes Dave is joined by stylish combat enthusiast Moonborne to discuss White Rabbit's incredible entry into the 2D soulslike genre, Death's Gambit. Death's Gambit, with its Afterlife expansion, is more than worthy of a seat at the table of the best 2D soulslikes, and a fun metroidvania to boot. Throw in a story that takes some interesting turns, and some cool lore ideas, and this is one that's an easy recommendation for fans of soulslikes and/or metroidvanias. TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Death's Gambit 8:27, Spoiler Secton 1:46:50 Moonborne on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SSS_moonborne?s=20) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, death's gambit, death's gambit podcast, deaths gambit afterlife, deaths gambit afterlife podcast, death's gambit review Dave is joined by stylish combat enthusiast Moonborne to discuss White Rabbit's incredible entry into the 2D soulslike genre, Death's Gambit. Death's Gambit, with its Afterlife expansion, is more than worthy of a seat at the table of the best 2D soulslikes, and a fun metroidvania to boot. Throw in a story that takes some interesting turns, and some cool lore ideas, and this is one that's an easy recommendation for fans of soulslikes and/or metroidvanias.

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Death's Gambit 8:27, Spoiler Secton 1:46:50

Moonborne on Twitter

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]]> Dave is joined by stylish combat enthusiast Moonborne to discuss White Rabbit's incredible entry into the 2D soulslike genre, Death's Gambit. Death's Gambit, with its Afterlife expansion, is more than worthy of a seat at the table of the best 2D soulslikes, and a fun metroidvania to boot. Throw in a story that takes some interesting turns, and some cool lore ideas, and this is one that's an easy recommendation for fans of soulslikes and/or metroidvanias.

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Death's Gambit 8:27, Spoiler Secton 1:46:50

Moonborne on Twitter

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]]> 7: Dragon's Dogma (with Adam Rivera) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/7 8b3baa08-3c8d-4164-8df7-c877b8399fcf Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by professional griffin rider Adam Rivera to discuss Capcom's uncanny western RPG, Dragon's Dogma. 2:06:35 yes Dave is joined by professional griffin rider Adam Rivera to discuss Capcom's uncanny western RPG, Dragon's Dogma. This is a game where the combat shines, and the story goes in some really weird places with some of gaming's strangest pacing. And did you know that wolves hunt in packs? TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Dragon's Dogma 8:15, 1:29:15 Follow Adam on Twitter (https://twitter.com/booyaxboy)! And Twitch! (https://www.twitch.tv/dezba713) Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, dragons dogma, dragons dogma podcast, capcom, capcom podcast, dragon's dogma review Dave is joined by professional griffin rider Adam Rivera to discuss Capcom's uncanny western RPG, Dragon's Dogma. This is a game where the combat shines, and the story goes in some really weird places with some of gaming's strangest pacing. And did you know that wolves hunt in packs?

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Dragon's Dogma 8:15, 1:29:15

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]]> Dave is joined by professional griffin rider Adam Rivera to discuss Capcom's uncanny western RPG, Dragon's Dogma. This is a game where the combat shines, and the story goes in some really weird places with some of gaming's strangest pacing. And did you know that wolves hunt in packs?

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Dragon's Dogma 8:15, 1:29:15

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]]> 2: Ghost of Tsushima (with Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney) https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/2 fe8374ba-a0cf-4034-a096-25c7345fc448 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Dave Jackson full 1 Dave Jackson Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney to discuss Ghost of Tsushima. 2:01:10 yes Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney to discuss Sucker Punch Productions' 2020 hit, Ghost of Tsushima. This is a stunningly beautiful open world game that does not quite transcend genre tropes, but does a great job to hide them and build immersion. Throw in a few fun new mechanics and some great story moments, and you've got a recipe for a damn good game. TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Ghost of Tsushima 15:05, Spoiler Section 1:27:20 Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)! games, video games, games podcast, video games podcast, ghost of tsushima, ghost of tsushima podcast, ghost of tsushima review Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney to discuss Sucker Punch Productions' 2020 hit, Ghost of Tsushima. This is a stunningly beautiful open world game that does not quite transcend genre tropes, but does a great job to hide them and build immersion. Throw in a few fun new mechanics and some great story moments, and you've got a recipe for a damn good game.

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Ghost of Tsushima 15:05, Spoiler Section 1:27:20

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]]> Dave is joined by Aaron Angle and Ryan Delaney to discuss Sucker Punch Productions' 2020 hit, Ghost of Tsushima. This is a stunningly beautiful open world game that does not quite transcend genre tropes, but does a great job to hide them and build immersion. Throw in a few fun new mechanics and some great story moments, and you've got a recipe for a damn good game.

TIMESTAMPS: Intro 0:00, Ghost of Tsushima 15:05, Spoiler Section 1:27:20

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