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Brothers vs Backlog
by Jackson
Every gamer has one: the dreaded Backlog! In this podcast, two brothers, Jackson and Bill Dias, discuss their respective gaming backlogs along with whatever other video game news pops up along the way. Let's celebrate our backlogs; after all, we'll never be stuck without something to play!
Episodes
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Episode 65 - Better Late Than Broken?
Starfield? Delayed. Suicide Squad? Delayed. Robo Cop? Delayed. Hogwarts Legacy Crap Versions? Delayed. Skull & Bones? Well, nothing about that one, but probably delayed. Will any of these games hit their new release windows? Probably not, but it could happen. Has Jackson collected all the GT7…
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Episode 64 - The Lego of Zelda
What's even better than a new Legend of Zelda game? How about a Legend of Zelda Lego set!? Ok, it's not better, but it's still pretty cool. And we've got Tears of the Kingdom coming soon too. Is it insanity to spend lots of time planning out how to paint all your Gran Turismo cars? Of course not....
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Episode 63 - Pikmin Puppy!
The latest Nintendo Direct gave us dates for all sorts of things and had a very surprising recurring theme along with a depressing one - detective games and expansion passes. But let's talk about what is most important: Pikmin 4 has a Pikmin puppy! That's a must buy if we've ever heard one.…
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Episode 62 - Backer and Better
After a short hiatus from a variety of weather, work, and child-related interruptions, Jackson and Bill return with great backlog clearing news. And then promptly find more things to replace those cleared games. What did we finish? What did we add? Listen in and find out. Is checking out at a CVS...
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Episode 61 - Skull & Postpone
Stop me if you've heard this one before: Skull & Bones is getting delayed. No longer slated for March, Ubisoft's pirate game is now slated for a much more vague "fiscal 2023," so maybe we'll see it by the end of March 2024. But we aren't holding our breath. Forspoken got a big cinematic story...
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Episode 60 - Horsing Around
While the multiplayer Last of Us game, Factions, was already expected for this year, now there's rumblings that a 3rd game in the series might be coming much later. Will the jerks at Naughty Dog kill off more horses this time? Almost certainly yes, if they are in the game. Otherwise it will be...
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Episode 59 - So Long, 2022, And Thanks For All The Fishing
Much like 2021, we say so long to another year of gaming with a list of what we've played in the last 12 months and what we're hoping to play in the next 12. Could anything dethrone Triangle Strategy as our GOTY?? Nintendo capped off 2022 with a little Indie Celebration. Was there anything in…
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Episode 58 - Matt is Back!
Matt is back for this penultimate 2022 episode, and he's just in time for discussing the Pixel Remasters finally getting announced for consoles. Will he be diving back in, or was once through enough? Tis the season for Home Alone, so we do a deep dive on Uncle Frank. Or a shallow dive. What's his...
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Episode 57 - The Gameys 2: Bigger and Gamier
Our second annual Gameys-focused episode! Was this year's show as horror-focused as last year? Did Jackson figure out how to differentiate between ads and trailers? Was there anything for Bill to throw in the dumpster? All this and more! Is it time to bring back the Thurl Ravenscroft mustache? We...
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Episode 56 - Broken Games and Broken Dreams
Not Dead Space 4 (aka The Callisto Protocol) has been out for a week and the results have been... not great. Same for the console release of The Outbound Ghost. Are we forever doomed to live in this age of companies bombarding us with unfinished and poorly optimized offerings? Yes. Yes we are....
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Episode 55 - The Warm Embracer Embrace
The Embracer Group has announced that they have 234 games coming between now and March '26. Is this too many games? Minor spoilers: yeah, that's just way too many. Bill has gotten some good playtime with Tactics Ogre: Reborn and shares his thoughts while Jackson slowly meanders his way through...
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Episode 54 - More Dates Than You Can Shake a Stick At
As we head into the final weeks of the year, we're starting to get a better idea of what's coming NEXT year. Because you know what's more exciting than the games you already have? The games you might have later. Square-Enix dropped some knowledge bombs on us, with information about Octopath...
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Episode 53 - Scissor Lift Scarcity
Kirby plushies are coming showcasing the Forgotten Land, but something important is missing. We discuss what that is and try to remain optimistic. Both of us played a lot of stuff this week. Did Jackson keep up his 3 games a week pace? And did Bill get in an hour of Arise? You'll have to listen…
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Episode 52 - A Streak of Epic Proportions
Against all odds, Jackson has wrapped up another game this week. What kind of madness is this? Four games inside of a month? Scholars maintain that this kind of breakneck pace can not possibly continue. Bill is still in favor of fishing in games, but he is not in favor of The Who or Age of…
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Episode 51 - A Trails of Two Cities
With the first half of The Legend of Heroes Crossbell duology, Trails from Zero, launching last month, fans were wondering when the second half would come west. Well wonder no more, as we not only have a date for Trails to Azure but also a window for the next game after that, Trails into Reverie....
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Episode 50 - Dance Puppets!
Cuphead's physical edition is finally coming! And the collector's edition comes with something unexpected in addition to all the normal things you'd expect: your very own Cuphead marionette, which probably won't come to life and try to kill you. Maybe. We have a shallow dive into Pitfall this…
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Episode 49 - Radiant Questions
Radiant quests... why are they so horrible? Jackson goes off, and Bill learns what they are and then decides that yes, they are horrible. Let's get them out of games. Skyrim is on pretty much every electrically powered device you can find. Does it run better on a Switch or a dishwasher? We…
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Episode 48 - There Is Another Backlogger
Bill couldn't record this week, but was that going to stop us? Well, almost, but we've called in our secret weapon! We've got even more brothers! Skull & Bones has gone from going head to head with God of War to going to 2023. What are the crazy people at Ubisoft up to anyway? You know, besides...
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Episode 47 - Gotta Recruit 'Em All
Do you want to recruit triple digits of potential squad members in your RPGs? Then this past week has got the information you're going to want. Between a new trailer for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and the announcement of a combined remaster of Suikoden I & II, there will be more heroes…
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Episode 46 - The Showcase Showdown
As we head into fall, everybody is coming in hot to showcase their wares. With shows from Ubisoft, Disney & Marvel, Nintendo and Sony this last week, we've got a lot of games to discuss in this larger than usual episode. Who stood out among their peers? The answer might surprise you (but probably...
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Episode 45 - Go Eastward, Young Man
Big news from Bill this week, with the arrival of his Steam Deck. What are the the first games he's going to fire up? Find out this episode. Jackson is flying through Eastward. Or plodding. Or somewhere in between. He's got some thoughts to share. Showcases will abound for the next couple weeks,...
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Episode 44 - Kirby Catches 'Em All
Little G and Jackson have completed Kirby and the Forgotten Land, rescued all the Waddle Dees, and finished the post game. Quite the accomplishment for a 6-year old, while slightly less so for an adult. To the best of our knowledge, Embracer group didn't buy anything else in the past 7 days, but...
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Episode 43 - Ideas for Days
Bill's got a boatload of game ideas this week, some better than others, but all of the utmost quality. Jackson chips in a few as well. Embracer group continues gobbling up everything in its path. Could BvB Studios be next? (Spoilers: no, no it could not.) Gamescom 2022 is happening now, and we…
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Episode 42 - Waddle Dees Everywhere
Jackson and Little G are saving Waddle Dees left and right, like some sort of well-oiled Waddle Dee saving machine. We talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land a bit today, along with news on various delays and some upcoming showcases. We also have what is potentially our most offensive new game...
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Episode 41 - Bill Wants Jaguars
Is Tekken 8 coming soon? Soonish? Eventually? And will they retcon King into a real jaguar? We'll talk about it this episode, along with the delayed Marvel's Midnight Suns and the (hopefully still) upcoming Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. We also discuss our ideas for alternative genres…
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Episode 40 - A Podcast Looks at Forty
In this 40th episode and the final one before Jackson turns 40, Bill has a whole bunch of tactics games to talk about, while Jackson is almost through Triangle Strategy, and we're both looking forward to Tactics Ogre: Reborn. Is the Switch going to keep going, or is Nintendo planning something…
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Episode 39 - Ogres & Clones
More TMNT is heading our way next month, but is it the right style for Bill? What about for Bill 2 or Bill 3? We're asking the tough questions this week. Sonic Frontiers looks more and more likely to hit its Holiday 2022, but we're still too stupid to understand what makes an open-zone different...
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Episode 38 - A Complete Triangle
Bill has finished all 4 of the Triangle Strategy paths, which makes sense because triangles have 4 sides. Or something. Find out what's next on his list. Jackson has not yet finished with TS, but he's doing the work. Baby stepping! And did he make good on his promise to start Guardians of the...
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Episode 37 - Going Platinum
Jackson has already gotten a Platinum trophy for the PS5, equalling his total from the entire PS4 generation. And Bill had time to play games this week. Suffice it to say, it's been a big week. TMNT: Shredder's Revenge and Cuphead are both off to strong starts. Sonic Frontiers is still too much…
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Episode 36 - Very Sad, Very Unfair
It was a bit of a rough week in gaming news, with mostly negative things to report. Are people spending ridiculous amounts of money on mediocre games? Yup. Will we be getting GTA4 upgrades? Nope. Is there any sign of life in Sly Cooper? Nope. Everything is awful! Also, Jackson's microphone sounds…
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Episode 35 - After the Cold Rush
After a week off while Jackson dealt with the effects of a little covid, the boys are back. Is a Nintendo Mini Partner Showcase as good as a real Direct? Well, no, but there were a few interesting games shown. Also, lots of things have come out in the last two weeks, and many other things have...
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Episode 34 - Voyage of the Dong Treader
Sea of Thieves players will be able to name their ships soon. No way that goes badly, as online game players have a history of being polite and respectful of others at all times. We also give some quick thoughts on the Summer Gameys thus far, the lack of a confirmed Nintendo Direct, and Sonic...
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Episode 33 - A Handy State of Play Review
The big news from the last week was Sony's latest State of Play, which we talk about in depth, especially the disconcerting VR hands. We also discuss important topics like the wisdom of abducting Liam Neeson, Contra-based nightmares, and how Bill made it to 2022 without even a passing knowledge…
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Episode 32 - Back From a Brief Break
After a week off, we're back with the hard-hitting journalism you've come to expect. Except it's the end of May, and nothing is really happening. Will that stop us from delivering quality content? Of course not! In this episode, we'll discuss a wide range of books and TV shows, speculate on the...
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Episode 31 - Bridge of Spiritfarer
Bill finished a game; Jackson did not finish a game, but he did play a couple. There was a lot of new information about games for the PS+ revamp, so we'll talk about anything that's got us excited. Plus, a few new games for the BvB Studios development list. Email - [email protected]...
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Episode 30 - Well-Armed Scarecrows
The latest Indie World Showcase has come and gone. Was there anything worth the time? We also have well-informed thoughts on many movies as per usual, have an extended discussion about Paul "Triple H" Levesque, and make some wild conclusions about Colonel Mustard and Colonel Sanders. Email -...
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Episode 29 - Embrace the Future
The Embracer Group owns over 100 development studios, but they don't own them all. Yet. They have taken another step toward a full Embracer future this past week, and I, for one, welcome our new overlords. We also lament the lack of a Seinfeld game and flex our extensive knowledge of ships!...
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Episode 28 - Bill's Big Buy
Bill has made BvB history! Sadly, he did not have much of a chance to take advantage of it. Lots of new things that may make their way to a backlog or two are talked about this week. We also have our usual bear-based fearmongering, some strong opinions about 3D swimming in games, and ideas for a...
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Episode 27 - A Lack of Lions
Space Cowboys, SilverHawks, triangular strategy, and more! Nintendo has moved a release date forward in a move rarely seen. Are GBA games coming to Switch? Can bears be trusted? Find out here. Also, the proper method for rocking out to Toto is detailed within, and Little G has the correct…
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Episode 26 - Grand Theft Hand Soap
In this super special Saturday recorded episode, Bill has big Triangle Strategy news! We also sing the praises of A Knight's Tale, talk about bears an awful lot and have big hopes for the future of HD-2D. There may also be some Triangle Strategy discussion, which is probably very shocking for...
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Episode 25 - Tri, Tri Again
E3 is dead, Monkey Island is alive! We are also both heavily into Triangle Strategy, presumably to the surprise of nobody. Also: is the world ready for an open-world baseball game? Should people be mowing the lawn at 6:30 in the morning? Do you know what to do if you win the lottery? Answers to…
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Episode 24 - Shocked! Well, Not That Shocked
In news that literally no one could have seen coming, the Breath of the Wild sequel has been pushed into 2023. Jackson finished up Rise of the Third Power mere days after Bill. Also, we're both at roughly the same point of Triangle Strategy; is it still awesome? This week's episode is slightly...
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Episode 23 - Abra Kedavra
The Hogwarts Legacy focused State of Play has come and gone, and let's get the big news out of the way: Avada Kedavra is in! Bill sets a personal record for in-game time, Jackson is closing in on finishing up one game while just getting going in another. Also: are the GT7 makers idiots or morons?...
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Episode 22 - State of Frey
The latest State of Play has come and gone, and we have some thoughts about what was shown, including the adventures of young Frey, the heroine of Forspoken. Also, the turkeys are taking over Staten Island and no one seems to be concerned. Timestamps! 6:47 - What we've been playing NEWS 19:40 -...
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Episode 21 - Three-Sided Planning
While Bill is waiting to finish up his current game before diving into Triangle Strategy, Jackson is leaping headfirst into HD-2D shenanigans. We also talk about all sorts of gaming news and Bill commits cinematic blasphemy. Timestamps! 1:43 - Bill comes in clutch with unexpected movie trivia!…
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Episode 20 - The Wait Is (Mostly) Over!
It's finally March 4th! By the time this episode is live, Triangle Strategy should be in our hands. Plus: 3 stages of game announcements, and all the tangents you can handle. Apologies for the late upload this week. A combination of jury duty and internet outage worked together to delay...
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Episode 19 - Fire Emblem: Legends of the Hidden Temple
It was a big week in backlog completion, with both Jackson and Bill crossing some things off. Also, Square-Enix is doing Square-Enix things, martial artist rat origin stories, and the customary nostalgia trip. Timestamps! We kick off this week by waxing nostalgic about Inspector Gadget and wonder...
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Episode 18 - Direct Variation
That sure was a Nintendo Direct! We talk about everything shown and what we're excited for. Plus, some great takes on Paul Simon, for some reason. Timestamps! Bill comes out swinging this week with shots at Simon, Garfunkel and Eagles. 6:01 - Why do tier lists top out with S? 7:34 - Key Lime…
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Episode 17 - Sales Numbers are Confusing
Let's talk Skittles! Or sales numbers! Or both! We demonstrate an inability to comprehend what games will sell well. Plus, only 3 weeks until Triangle Strategy!! Timestamps! 1:41 - Let's kick things off with a Skittles deep dive 5:00 - The Kojima Minute (may be longer than a minute) 8:55 - What...
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Episode 16 - Stealth & Kickstarters
We have negative opinions on the inclusion of stealth sections in otherwise non-stealthy games. It may also surprise you to know that we are somewhat excited for the upcoming Triangle Strategy. Timestamps! 0:46 - We talk about Disney Direct-2-Video movies for quite a while today 9:20 - Conspiracy...
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Every gamer has one: the dreaded Backlog! In this podcast, two brothers, Jackson and Bill Dias, discuss their respective gaming backlogs along with whatever other video game news pops up along the way. Let's celebrate our backlogs; after all, we'll never be stuck without something to play!
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