Hosts Andrew and Alex share first impressions about Undertale up until arriving at Snowdin, take account of the various oddball jokes and the more forced jokes too, swap tips on battling monsters, and look forward to meeting even more quirky NPCs throughout the rest of the neutral route playthrough. Undertale is a joy to explore and we’re here for it.

Stay tuned for next week's episode to discuss Undertale’s neutral route, the 2 out of 85 neutral route endings that we end up getting, and a more in-depth discussion of the story.

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• (00:00:00) - Hollow Silksong Drama, Indie Games Delayed
• (00:01:46) - Undertale: First Impressions
• (00:04:51) - Madden 15: Funny Moments
• (00:08:31) - No More Monsters: A Quiz
• (00:12:44) - Papyrus vs Dog
• (00:15:25) - Dragon Age: How to Sleep in the World
• (00:18:57) - Castlevania: On Switch
• (00:20:22) - The Ghost of Snowden Town
• (00:21:39) - How To Play 'Neutral'

Season 5 of The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” is all about Undertale which we plan to complete over a few weeks. Let’s all head underground and decide how best to deal with the monsters below. Will you be the best bud or the true monster? Only time will tell.

Listen to the next episode to hear our spoiler-free first impressions about Undertale after the first few hours and pick up some tips & tricks for ways to get through things.

We want to hear what you think will be happening in Undertale. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

Hosts Andrew and Alex help Subject Zero uncover the mysteries of his past, find out what the hell Chronos is, and slice their way through, rewind, and then slice through the same countless enemies again and again. The truth is out there. Who knew comedy gold and gritty psychological conspiracies could be delivered by the edge of a katana blade? What did you think about your cycling time through Katana Zero?

Be kind, rewind, and stay tuned for next week's episode to learn about the next game from the backlog that we’ll be playing.

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The third bottle season of The Gaming Backlog “Book Club” is all about Katana Zero and its time-bending, bullet-deflecting, fast-paced action with a bumping soundtrack. There is some degree of story here and it’s up to you to help Zero regain his memories. Your hosts share their expectations and limited assumptions about the Katana Zero and are ready to take on every thug that comes their way.

Listen to the next episode for the discussion on the full playthrough of Katana Zero.

We want to know what you’re expecting out of Katana Zero. Will you be one of the many fans eagerly awaiting its DLC? Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

• (00:00:02) - Katana Zero
• (00:02:52) - Katana Zero
• (00:05:28) - Katana Zero

Jump, scratch and meow along with hosts Alex and Andrew about their playthroughs of Stray, as they discuss the ups and downs of being a cat in a dystopian world full of robots under the watchful eyes of more than one type of unknown surveillance. Stray surprised us first with the existence of its story and again with the depth of that story. It is more than a simple “be a cat doing cat things” experience, even though those elements of Stray are very enjoyable. What did you think about your escape from the Dead City and all of its cyberpunk charm?

Stay tuned for next week's episode to learn about the next game from the backlog that we’ll be playing.

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• (00:00:01) - Stray: The Metal Gear Solid 6, The Cat
• (00:02:56) - Fooled by Nature: The Cat Movie
• (00:05:30) - Cat vs Robot in '
• (00:08:59) - Stray: Taking a Cat Nap
• (00:12:00) - Zerg vs Aliens
• (00:14:19) - How to survive in The Dark Souls
• (00:16:21) - Back to the Future
• (00:17:13) - Bloody Bastion
• (00:19:24) - Cats 2: Dying 9 Times
• (00:23:36) - Blazer Double Crosses Clementine
• (00:26:13) - Oblivians vs The Outsiders
• (00:30:25) - The Robots Are Completely Gone
• (00:32:50) - Zerk vs Cat in '
• (00:35:19) - Stray: A Short Stealth Game

The second consecutive bottle season of The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” is Stray which we'll venture through in a single week. After sharing expectations and prior knowledge about the game, it’s time to see what an unassuming cat thrust into a dark, neon-lit cyberpunk world filled with humanoid robots has in store for us.

Listen to the next episode for the discussion on the full playthrough of Stray, right meow!

We want to hear what you think will be happening in Stray. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

• (00:00:02) - Stray
• (00:06:27) - Meowing at Robots in 'Tutorial'
• (00:08:04) - Stray
• (00:09:24) - How To Play Stray

Hosts Andrew and Alex chat about both the arcade and Super Nintendo versions of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time. The nostalgia trip was well worth the time traveling adventure and made us appreciate the present iteration of this classic beat ‘em up even more. A game from 34 years ago could be considered the depths of the video game backlog and the fact it is even possible to revisit in the first place is much appreciated.

Stay tuned for next week's episode to learn about the next game from the backlog that we’ll be playing.

What did you think about your blast from the past Ninja Turtles style? Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

• (00:00:02) - Teens in Time: Review
• (00:03:20) - Super Castlevania 2: The Super Nintendo Port
• (00:07:55) - Turtle Time Travel
• (00:11:05) - The Hyperstone Heist
• (00:14:47) - The TMNT: From Turtles In Time to Blu-Ray Review
• (00:17:13) - Turtles in Time: A Retrospective
• (00:21:53) - Shredder's Revenge Review
• (00:22:51) - The Ninja Turtles: Into the World
• (00:23:43) - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Rita's Rewind
• (00:25:25) - Turtles In Time

Hosts Andrew and Alex invite users to join The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” in their first bottle season and play through Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time in a single week. After sharing expectations and prior knowledge about the game, we’re ready to grab a pizza and get going. Both the arcade and SNES versions of TMNT: Turtles in Time are available as part of the Cowabunga Collection and we will play through both.

Listen to the next episode for the discussion on the full playthrough of Turtles in Time. Cowabunga dude!

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• (00:00:01) - What Have You Been Playing Since Ending Death Stranding?
• (00:02:52) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time
• (00:08:50) - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
• (00:09:53) - Tom Holland On The Turtles In Time
• (00:13:08) - Turtles in Time: A Blast From The Past
• (00:17:28) - How To Play Turtles In Time