<p>2024 is off to a controversial start with the arrival of <em>Palworld </em>aka "Pokémon with Guns." Join Adam for a discussion of the game itself and the plagiarism accusations that have come to light since its release. </p>

2024 is off to a controversial start with the arrival of Palworld aka "Pokémon with Guns." Join Adam for a discussion of the game itself and the plagiarism accusations that have come to light since its release.

005: Palworld First Impressions

On The Backlog Files, host Adam Taylor dives into retro classics, cult favorites, and indie standouts—stacking entries franchise by franchise, platform by platform. Every Tuesday at 9 AM EST, we rank, review, and recommit your next must‑play.

From Game Boy gems to Switch surprises, Pokémon deep-dives to horror indies, Adam explores what made each game essential, or stray, and why it still matters today. Expect thoughtful takes, nostalgia, and plenty of “game snack” episodes under 20 minutes.

New weekly. Always insightful. Occasionally unexpected.

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On The Backlog Files, host Adam Taylor dives into retro classics, cult favorites, and indie standouts—stacking entries franchise by franchise, platform by platform. Every Tuesday at 9 AM EST, we rank, review, and recommit your next must‑play. From Game Boy gems to Switch surprises, Pokémon deep-dives to horror indies, Adam explores what made each game essential, or stray, and why it still matters today. Expect thoughtful takes, nostalgia, and plenty of “game snack” episodes under 20 minutes. New weekly. Always insightful. Occasionally unexpected.

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