The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts discuss the entrance to another vault and run-in with some old fashioned mobsters to recover Detective Nick Valentine. We sure hope that busting him out will convince him to find some clues in our search for Shaun. Stay tuned for next week's episode to hear how we approached the next steps in the journey and got distracted every step of the way, in Fallout 4 Part 4, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way.  We want to hear how your mission to free the detective from his captors went. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat more about Fallout 4. We make our slow, distracted, winding way South across the Commonwealth until we find Diamond City and try to find some leads. Stay tuned for next week's episode to hear how we went about tackling the next main quests and discover brand new distractions to keep us occupied in Fallout 4 Part 3, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way. We want to hear how your trek to Diamond City went in Fallout 4. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about the early hours of Fallout 4. We discuss what it’s like to narrowly escape eradication by going underground, then after a brief stint in a vault, venture back above ground into radioactive Boston for the first time, meet some settlers, fend off some raiders, and wonder what comes next in this raucous adventure to find our kid. Stay tuned for next week's episode to hear how we approached the next main quest and engaged in open world shenanigans in Fallout 4 Part 2, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way. We want to hear how the early hours of Fallout 4 went for you. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

Season 7 of The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” covers Fallout 4. We discuss our expectations for the game based on what we know of the Fallout franchise, between following the video game industry in general over the years, watching friends play it and hearing their praise for the series, and the Amazon Prime Fallout TV series that we both loved the first season of. Season 2 is coming up soon so to kick off our anticipation, we’re ready to emerge from our vault into the wasteland and uncover the stories of post-apocalyptic Boston. Stay tuned for next week's episode to discover how it went for us in Fallout 4 Part 1, and share some tips, tricks and stories along the way. We want to hear your expectations for Fallout 4. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about the final hours of Silent Hill 2 Remake. Join us to go over the ultimate descent into fear and madness, the major revelations of the story, and our final thoughts based on this being our introduction to the franchise. Will we be able to finally take out Pyramid Head, find Mary and make it out alive? We sure hope so. Check in next time to learn about the next game from the backlog that we’ll be playing. We want to know what you thought of the finale of Silent Hill 2, which ending you achieved, whether you’ll be jumping into New Game Plus or playing another Silent Hill game soon, and what’s next on your gaming backlog to start playing soon. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

Jump down into the pitch black darkness of the Toluca Prison with The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts and see what lurks beneath. Somebody here in Silent Hill knows what’s going on and where Mary is, but it’s certainly not James. We chat about just how scary a horror game can get and just what pure, total darkness mixed abstract sounds and chittering enemies does to a person. Will we ever find our way out of Silent Hill? Time will tell, if our minds stay sane that long. Stay tuned for next week's episode to finish off Silent Hill 2 Remake Part 2, and share tips for New Game Plus as well as any wild stories you have. We want to hear how your journey, from the Brookhaven Hospital to, into and through the Toluca Prison went. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about meeting new mysterious companions, chasing after skittish friends (or are they foes?) and making their way through the abandoned hospital in Silent Hill 2 Remake. The fog never ends in Silent Hill, but that’s the least of your worries. The hospital is chock full of jump scares, frightening music, and a brand new enemy type to worry about. Stay tuned for next week's episode to find out what happens in Silent Hill 2 Remake Part 3, and share further tips, experiences and stories. We want to know how the brain creep of Silent Hill 2 is treating you, up through the end of the hospital. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about the early hours of Silent Hill 2 Remake. We discuss the creepy ambience, the incredible music, soundscapes and sound effects, and our struggles to come to grips with the controls while trying to stop wasting health items. Our first run-ins with the various enemies and derelict buildings have us both anxious and excited to journey on and find Mary. Stay tuned for next week's episode to discover how it went for us in Silent Hill 2 Remake Part 2, and share some tips, tricks and stories. We want to hear how the early hours of Silent Hill 2 went for you, up through the various apartment buildings. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

Season 6 of The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” covers Silent Hill 2 Remake. We discuss our expectations for the game based on the very limited knowledge we have about the Silent Hill franchise, its lore and past experiences with horror and survival horror video games. Silent Hill 2 is set to be the creepiest and most unsettling of them all, so it’s time to lead into the fall season with this timeless classic. Stay tuned for next week's episode to discover how it went for us in Silent Hill 2 Remake Part 1, and share some tips, tricks and stories. We want to hear your expectations for Silent Hill 2. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

Hosts Andrew and Alex dive deep into what friendship is all about, how far they will go to achieve their assigned objective, and try to figure out just what is so bad exactly about a bunch of monsters. Undertale flips the script on the typical video game and serves up the answers, and more! Check in next time to learn about the next game from the backlog that we’ll be playing. 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 finish a full first run of Undertale, laugh, fight, question everything (namely their decisions), and make friends along the way while navigating the Underground. Take your next route to one extreme or another, or both, and meet us for next week's episode to to discuss the similarities and differences between the true pacifist and genocide routes of 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 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. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

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. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it 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. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

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? Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

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. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

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. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

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.

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! Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

Hosts Andrew and Alex chat about Death Stranding's final episodes 9-15 and ending. Well, we’ve reached the end credits of Death Stranding and what a Ride it’s been! Listen to our final thoughts on the ending and the game as a whole, as well as expectations for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Stay tuned for next week's episode to learn about the next game from the backlog that we’ll be playing. Join the discussion by applying to The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server or joining directly through our LinkTree link on Instagram.