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The Backlog Files
The Backlog Files episodes
- 081: Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (PS1)
Adam goes back to the PS1 to revisit Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue.
21 min - 080: Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (PS1)
Adam looks back at the PlayStation game Buzz Lightyear of Star Command.
21 min - 079: Maybe I Was Wrong About Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Adam discusses the response to the new battle system in Pokemon Legends: Z-A and what this could mean for the franchise in the future.
22 min - 078: Spore
Adam looks back at the much-maligned PC game Spore and whether or not it deserves a second look.
15 min - 077: Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure (2003)
Adam discusses Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
24 min - 076: Cardboard Towns and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
Adam checks out a new deck-building rogue-like city-builder (a lot of hyphens) called Cardboard Towns and discusses the announcement of the remake of the classic game Pac-Man World 2.
20 min - 075: Uh-Oh
The July 2025 Pokemon Presents has come and gone so Adam breaks down what little we can learn from what was announced for Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
25 min - 074: Replaying Final Fantasy (1987): Is the Original Still Worth It?
The crystals are calling! On this episode of The Backlog Files, we revisit the original Final Fantasy, the 8-bit classic that saved Square and sparked a global RPG phenomenon. From turn-based battles to dungeon crawling, we discuss what holds up, what doesn’t, and why this game still matters.
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13 min - 073: Indie Spotlight: Time Is Honey
How does Time Is Honey keep players coming back for ‘just one more upgrade’? We explore its idle mechanics, progression loops, and bee-themed charm.
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6 min - 072: Nanomon - Virtual Pet
Adam discusses the upcoming background game Nanomon - Virtual Pet from Akupara Games.
A code was provided at no cost for this game for review purposes.
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About The Backlog Files
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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.