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 purchases
• Why physical and digital collectors are equally doomed
• Midnight launch nostalgia vs. today’s digital unlocks
• The emotional cost of buying the same game twice
• Introducing Backlog Roulette:
  • Random game selections by ChatGPT
  • The No Rage Quit Rule
  • Multiplayer and DLC exceptions
  • Audience feedback shaping future episodes