The #Backlog Breakdown

Nate & Josh
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We're a video game podcast that seeks to encourage and equip the church to engage the medium wisely and responsibly.

  1. 213: Gaming 101 Top 10

    11h ago

    213: Gaming 101 Top 10

    Today we're setting out to teach noobs the language and landscape of gaming by forming a Top 10 list of games that do just that! What games do you think would be best for new players to play to understand the medium better? Join the conversation by checking out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com Also, if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.

    2h 41m
  2. bite sized: breath of the wild

    Jun 10

    bite sized: breath of the wild

    Josh talks about his very subjective experience playing one of his top 10 favorite games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While it is critically acclaimed as one of the best games ever made, has its luster worn off with time? What makes it so great, and can it be replicated? Moreover, does the game speak into the real world in a way that conforms to a biblical worldview? Join the conversation by checking out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com Also, if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.

    25 min
  3. 212: The Lord of Ring: Gollum w/ John

    Jun 3

    212: The Lord of Ring: Gollum w/ John

    One of the lowest rated games of the last few years bears the rights and atmosphere of one of the most beloved fictional worlds of the 21st century: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. But is it really that bad? And, if so, why are we playing it in the first place? For this episode, Nate and Josh are joined by John, who nominated the game for them to play. Join the conversation by checking out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com Also, if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.

    2h 32m
  4. headlines and hot takes: may 2026 edition

    May 27

    headlines and hot takes: may 2026 edition

    This month, Nate brings on Parker and Micah to discuss some recent gaming news topics like the slim possibility of a Destiny 3, the sales numbers of old Pokemon games contrasted with a new Sony exclusive, and how gaming console prices continue to rise. Links for new articles on the topics are available here: PSN Vulnerability: https://kotaku.com/hacker-targets-high-profile-playstation-podcaster-raising-concerns-about-account-security-2000697446 Destiny 2 being sunsetted: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2026/05/21/the-end-of-destiny-2-all-expansions-canceled-maintenance-mode-incoming/ Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green outselling Saros: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/02/pokemon-firered-and-leafgreen-are-already-best-sellers-on-the-switch-eshop-charts https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-exclusive-saros-gets-off-to-lukewarm-start-with-around-300000-copies-sold-according-to-analyst-data Sony and Microsoft are rethinking exclusivity: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-boss-says-single-player-games-wont-come-to-pc-going-forward/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/gaming/gaming-platforms/microsoft-launches-xbox-player-voice-to-gather-feedback-fans-immediately-demand-a-return-to-exclusives/ar-AA23BiLI Everyone is raising prices including Nintendo: https://nintendowire.com/news/2026/05/11/nintendo-president-states-switch-2-price-increase-wont-cover-all-cost-increases/ We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts at playwellnetwork.com. Get PWNed, scrubs.

    45 min
  5. 211: A Book Club Episode About A Game About Digging A Hole

    May 20

    211: A Book Club Episode About A Game About Digging A Hole

    5 of our friends hopped on with us to discuss our book club game: A Game About Digging a Hole. The hole game can be beaten in about an hour, but is there more about the game than what is on the surface? Join us for a deep dive as we excavate what this game can teach us about how we play games. Even if you dig the game, is mindless fun enough? Or are there hidden gems to be uncovered? Join the conversation by checking out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com Also, if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.

    2h 1m
  6. bite sized: the way we play

    May 13

    bite sized: the way we play

    In this bite sized episode, Josh looks at a marketing report from IGN Entertainment that addresses the way that different generations play video games. What does this mean for the future of gaming and how companies will decide to target the audiences that are spending money on video games? And what ways do YOU play? The Games Industry article, with links to the report, can be found here: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ign-entertainment-releases-internal-data-as-public-report-developed-by-kantar-and-uc-berkeley We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts at playwellnetwork.com. Get PWNed, scrubs.

    25 min
  7. 210: #Gamergate

    May 6

    210: #Gamergate

    How did we get to the place where gaming journalists are openly antagonistic toward the general gaming audience, and regular gamers use "gaming journalist" as a byword? Moreover, how should we, as Christians, react? This week, the boys have brought on Mark from the Quick Play podcast to discuss #Gamergate, why it was a cultural phenomenon, and how it has impacted the gaming landscape today. Join the conversation by checking out all our social media channels over on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com Also, if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts Here. Get PWNed, scrubs.

    2h 42m
  8. headlines and hot takes: april 2026 edition

    Apr 29

    headlines and hot takes: april 2026 edition

    Nate brings on Parker to to discuss some of the biggest news in gaming over the past month, including some remarks by Shuhei Yoshida, the Xbox Game Pass price drop, and a lot of leaks. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And check out our newsletter on Substack: https://thebacklogbreakdown.substack.com And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts at playwellnetwork.com. Get PWNed, scrubs.

    40 min
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We're a video game podcast that seeks to encourage and equip the church to engage the medium wisely and responsibly.

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  • Creator
    Nate & Josh
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    416
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017 Captain's Log
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    The #Backlog Breakdown

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