The Backlog with Erica & Char

In this episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char tackle the topic of gatekeeping hobbies and if it is ever acceptable. They also discuss the Nintendo Direct and the announcements there as well as stream viewer etiquette! Is it OK for viewers to talk about other streamers and ask when they are going live? Does the streamer need to feel some kind of way about that? Char expresses what it's like as a streamer dealing with that! It was a great show!

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In this episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char welcome special guest BRAP (Basement Radio Arcade Podcast) and talk about how he started his podcast, as well as his days as a Xbox fanboy. It turns into an interview about what was his motivation for the console wars, and to what extent it went. It was very interesting to say the least! The group also talks Mass Effect, Gears of War, and Final Fantasy.. something for everyone!

BRAP leaves early and Erica and Char cover the topic of WB filing a patent for the nemesis system. Good or bad? Find out where they stand.

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In this episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char welcome back Beggybeggbegg, as a return guest to the show! Beggybeggbegg shares what she has been up to since her last visit and then dives deep into all things Resident Evil, including her thoughts on the new Resident Evil Village trailer and demo that was released. The group discusses games they have been playing as well as things they experience as content creators. They also discuss the Xbox Live price charge and change fiasco that swept the gaming news and had gamers outraged.

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In the first episode of the year, Char and Erica discuss the games they are playing and anticipating for the year! Topics are a bit dry so Erica asks the question: "If someone wanted to start streaming in 2021, what advice would we give them?" and the duo gives their advice along with streaming experiences and what it's like. It was a great start to the new year!

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In this end of the year episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char discuss Cyberpunk and its worst week ever, from apologies and fan backlack to refunds and everything in between, They also discuss their lists of games beat for the year, including which was their GOTY. They also discuss how crazy the world has been in 2020 and how gaming provided an escape. The chat was very engaging, throwing out questions for the crew to answer including what was their fave year of last generation, favorite soundtrack, and what they think are the most overrated games. It was a great reflective episode!

In this episode of The Backlog, Char and Erica discuss Cyberpunk 2077's rough launch as game is having many bug and crashing issues. They touch on the character customization not being what it was expected to be as well as the bad user reviews for the game. They also recap the Game Awards that happened the past Thursday and discuss what they agree and disagree with. The show wraps up with the crew naming off a few of their own awards for their year on The Backlog, including acknowledging the guests that have come through to the show!

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In this episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char welcome special guest Mooch to talk gaming, as well as podcasting and streaming. What goes into podcasting preparation and chemistry? Mooch has us covered. Also, they discuss adults shaming adult gamers on Twitter, as PS5's are in great demand and hard to get. All topped off with Char's flex of beating 25 games so far this year! It was a great show to say the least!

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In this episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char welcome not 1, not 2, but 3 guests! It was a packed house to welcome in the new generation of gaming. Jez7780, The Ashen Luca, and Hustle&Motiv8 join to give their impressions on the Xbox Series X and PS5! They also talk about their experiences with Demons Souls, Astro Bot, Assassins Creed Valhalla, and even Bugsnax! They end the show with some personal goals they all have for their content as well as themselves as gamers. It was a great show!

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In this episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char celebrate Halloween by ranking Halloween candy but first start with the spooky opinion that appeared on Twitter.  They also discuss the Cyberpunk 2077 delay and the aftermath that followed with some gamers sending death threats. Spooky indeed! They also talk about the PS5 being a BIG BOY and how this will be the last podcast before the new consoles are out!

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In this episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char welcome special guest Rand Al Thor and they discuss next generation with focus on Xbox and how Phil Spencer and Microsoft are taking Bethesda by the horns! They also discuss the look and features of the PlayStation 5 UI and whether or not they will make use of those features. Rand explains the "Rand Al Tomato" joke which leads into discussions about food which the chat really enjoyed. The show ends with Ghost of Tsushima DLC Multiplayer impressions from Erica!

All in all, a great show! Thank you for listening!