Season 2 / Episode 3: Backlogs and how i'm going to tackle mine!

In this solo episode of Matt’s Digital Odyssey, Matt dives deep into the gamer’s greatest shame—our ever-growing backlogs. From irresistible sales and digital storefront traps to Game Pass overload and nostalgia-fueled purchases, we’re breaking down exactly why we keep buying games we never touch.Matt also introduces a brand-new series: Backlog Roulette, a no-excuses challenge to tackle his collection one forgotten title at a time—with a little help from AI and some painfully honest rules.🕹️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:The psychology behind our impulse game purchasesWhy physical and digital collectors are equally doomedMidnight launch nostalgia vs. today’s digital unlocksThe emotional cost of buying the same game twiceIntroducing Backlog Roulette:Random game selections by ChatGPTThe No Rage Quit RuleMultiplayer and DLC exceptionsAudience feedback shaping future episodes