<p>Well we've ranked almost 20 existing Pokémon games between the original releases and midway through the third generation so now would be a good time to revisit our video game ranking system and retrofit the existing games into that hierarchy. </p>

Well we've ranked almost 20 existing Pokémon games between the original releases and midway through the third generation so now would be a good time to revisit our video game ranking system and retrofit the existing games into that hierarchy.

026: Revisiting Our Rankings

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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