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The Backlog Files
The Backlog Files episodes
- 062: The Switch 2 Direct
Adam discusses the big reveals from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct and whether this is a strong launch lineup of games.
26 min - 061: Finding The Next Balatro
Adam discusses the surprise 2023 hit Balatro and the quest by several publishers to find the next Balatro.
26 min - 060: Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection
Adam discusses the new collection of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games released on the Nintendo Switch and PC: Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection.
(Apparently the title is not grammatically incorrect)
20 min - 059: The 2025 Pokemon Presents
Adam discusses how wrong he was in his predictions and why that's a problem.
27 min - 058: Are More Remakes Of Red, Blue, and Yellow On The Horizon?
Adam makes his predictions for next week's Pokemon Presents and speculates about what could be coming for the 30th Anniversary.
22 min - 057: Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga
Adam looks back at the classic Game Boy Advance RPG Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga.
12 min - 056: The Switch 2 Has Finally Been Revealed
Adam discusses the reveal trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2.
17 min - 055: Pokemon Black and White
Adam calls an audible and discusses the start of the fifth generation of Pokemon with Pokemon Black and White.
14 min - 054: Sonic The Hedgehog (1991)
Adam bought the Sonic Origins collection so join in for a discussion of 1991's Sonic the Hedgehog.
20 min - 053: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Adam discusses the only Pokemon spinoff to get a third version: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky!
21 min
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.