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The Backlog Files

The Backlog Files

By: Adam Taylor
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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.Adam Taylor Science Fiction
Episodes
  • 101: Neopets: Mega Mini Games Collection

    101: Neopets: Mega Mini Games Collection
    Apr 7 2026

    Adam discusses probably the worst game that's been discussed on this show, Neopets: Mega Mini Game Collection.
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    25 mins
  • 100: Super Mario Galaxy

    100: Super Mario Galaxy
    Mar 31 2026

    With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releasing this week, Adam looks back at the Wii game Super Mario Galaxy.
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    18 mins
  • 099: Super Mario Sunshine

    099: Super Mario Sunshine
    Mar 24 2026

    Let's look back at 2002 and Nintendo's kind of risky experimental title Super Mario Sunshine!
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    21 mins
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