Our topic this time around is Completionism. Should you complete every game you own to get the most out of your investment, or should you just finish it as quickly as possible so you can move on and continue beating down your backlog? What are the pitfalls in these approaches? Come get our take of non-brevity on the subject, plus some chatter about Power Rangers, beards, Dead Space, and the weather.

We also suggest checking out:

Reassess your yearly goals.

Journal through a book of the Bible.

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The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

On the beefiest boi yet, Nate and Josh are joined by Paul, the Techno Funk Boy, and Wes, the Average Trainer, to talk about Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link. Is it as terrible as the internet says that it is? It is as difficult as people say? Is it...a diamond in the rough? Let's break it down!

Hashtogs!

This episode's load of cool content to check out:

The Book of Atrus

Power Rangers RPM

WMAC Masters

Vince19 on Youtube for Statistics on Video games.

The SelfWire Phenomenon

Take Budgeting Seriously

Do not partake in Ready Player One in any form.

Catch Paul on The Retro Zoo Super Show

And hit up Wes on Youtube at Average Trainer Wes

You can contact us at [email protected] or The Backlog Book Club on Facebook

The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

On this week's breakdown, Josh and Nate take a strange journey through the topic of entertainment and its importance in their lives. We all agree that there are benefits to video games, but does that make entertainment a right? What is its proper place? What are some signs of addiction or idolatry? What about contentment?

This week's plugs for other cool content:

SelfWire

Fallen and Redeemed Masculinity, a sermon by Nate's Pastor, Jared Havener.

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The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

Part 2 of our series on emulation, ROMs, and art centers around the idea of games preservation. Should art be preserved? Does God care about preservation? How do you decide which games to preserve? Get all the answers on this week's episode!

Plugs and other materials related to games preservation:

Lost Levels

GameHistory.org

Retronauts - Episodes 41, 62, & 76.

Back in My Play Episode 99

A Life Well Wasted

In Defense of ROMS - an article by Chris Kohler of Kotaku

Museums Give Video Games Bonus Life, But The Next Level Awaits

Game Capture: Archives of Multiplayer Game Worlds by Henry Lowood

What Makes a Good Metroidvania? by Polygon

We were on the last episode of the Retro Zoo Super Show. Listen Here

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The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

This week's breakdown is a conversation that was brought up by a good friend of the show, Wes. Because the topic of emulation and ROMs is complex and multifaceted, we're splitting it up into 2 parts, the first of which lays the foundation of our understanding and differing perspectives on the issue. Some related topics we touch on are "Games as Art", the difference between emulation and ROMs, God's sovereignty, and personal property. Stealing is sinful, but is emulation really theft?

This week's Pro Tip: Ask yourself: "Why do I need to play this game?"

This week's plugs for other cool content:

Good and Angry

The Retro Zoo Super Show

The Gaming Historian: Emulation in Court

In Defense of ROMS - an article by Chris Kohler of Kotaku

The Sacred Symbols Podcast Language Warning

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The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

Today's breakdown centers around the discussion of how you decide to tackle games in your backlog. What do you like to play, and how do you determine what's worth picking up? Do you play games for the story, the music and artwork, or the gameplay mechanics? Is it a combination of the three? What does genre have to do with it? In addition to that, we also coin some timeless phrases like "Corpse Paint Kirby", "Logan Mouth", and "Brain Jazz".

Some things we recommend checking out over the next 2 weeks:

Digitally Distracted - Game Dave

Using the Historic Confessions of the Faith in personal Bible study. Check out the WCF, 3 Forms of Unity, and 1689 LBC

Bloodywood - Jee Veerey

Making It

The Completionist's review of Chrono Trigger Language Warning

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The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

This week's main topic of discussion is the latest and greatest that video games have to offer. They often promise the world on a disc but can they really live up to all the hype? Join us as we take a look at some of the pros and cons of early adopting and what it means for our backlogs.

Some things we recommend checking out over the next 2 weeks:

The Startup Podcast

Everything is Alive

The Newseum

Secrets of the Most Productive People Podcast

This week's Pro Tip: The best way to manage your backlog is to stop buying games.

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The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

This week we're discussing Steals, Deals, and Meals on Wheels. Well not really, but 2 out of 3 ain't bad. As good stewards, we want to be able to take advantage of sales and get the most out of our money, but is it always wise to continue to purchase more games even when we already have a lot to play?

Shoutouts to our bros at:

The Error 204 Podcast

The Reformed Gamers

and be sure to listen to something you loved back in High School. Or Smashing Pumpkins. Or Weezer.

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The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

On the inaugural episode of The Backlog Breakdown, we attempt to answer the questions What is this podcast all about? Why are we doing it? and How will it be done? Plus we use a few smart-sounding catch phrases like "A theology of leisure" and talk about Bourbon.

Shoutouts to our bros at:

The Reformed Gamers

The GG App

The So...Talk to Me Podcast

and Partnering to Remember for Bible memorization tips.

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The Opening and Closing theme we used for podcast is: "The Savior of Dream Land" ReMix by Juan Medrano, hosted by OCRemix.

This, my friends, is called a "test". Copyrighted music and all.

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