Backlog Battle Podcast

FebruaryNight joins us to round up our series of Trails guests! In this episode, we talk about the banning of a certain D word on his stream, his journey through Trails, and talk about what else he's passionate about! You don't want to miss another episode of this podcast!

Complete Series Episode: 375
Discover Play Together Episode: 33

The incredibly Canadian Tarks Gauntlet joins us on the Backlog Battle Podcast this week, where we talk about how he got into gaming, his days playing Commodore 64 in the early 2000s, and his journey through content creation!

Complete Series Episode: 374
Discover Play Together Episode: 32

LadyVirgilia returns to talk about how she got into gaming, her road to discover her interests in social work and interpersonal relationships, and how it relates to her journey through YouTube! Grab your favorite beverage and watch this enlightening episode!

Complete Series Episode: 373
Discover Play Together Episode: 31

SuperDerek returns on the podcast and talks about his creative drive, conversations with Happy Console Gamer, his thoughts on the arrival of Crossbell and Nayuta in the West, and his journey through YouTube and Twitch! Got your beverage ready? Great! Hope you enjoy this incredible episode!

Complete Series Episode: 372
Discover Play Together Episode: 30

We sit down with Domonic aka The Kiseki Nut, as we talk about what was once a huge announcement for the Trails series, collecting figures, and all the places that he's been, including his trip to Japan and a place called Eorzea! You don't want to miss this new episode!

Complete Series Episode: 371
Discover Play Together Episode: 29

Our guest this week is Britta aka Food4Dogs! Britta is a YouTuber from New Zealand and an advocate of the PS Vita, as well as known for her unboxing of lavish collector's editions of Japanese games! Join us as we talk about how she got into games, her early adventures through the medium, as well as her academic adventures and interests on this latest episode of the Backlog Battle Podcast!

Complete Series Episode: 370
Discover Play Together Episode: 28

We're having a chat with Dr. LevelUp today, a former HitBox/Mixer/Twitch streamer who's found his passion by creating videos about RPGs on YouTube! On this episode, we talk about how he came to discover JRPGs, his experience with MMOs, and what drives him to talk about games at every opportunity! Pull up a chair, have a brew or two, and enjoy our little chat!

Complete Series Episode: 369
Discover Play Together Episode: 27

One of my favorite YouTubers, Arekkz Gaming, is this week's guest on the podcast! On this episode, learn about how Arekkz got into gaming, what led him to create his YouTube channel, and what motivates him to better himself each and everyday! Pull up a chair with your favorite coffee or beverage, and hear us talk about gaming and so much more!

Complete Series Episode: 368
Discover Play Together Episode: 26

This week, we're joined by Ben Gilman, the host of the Square Eyes Syndrome Podcast! On this episode, we talk about how he got into JRPGs, his love for Final Fantasy X, British tele, and RuPaul's Drag Race! You don't want to miss this!

Complete Series Episode: 367
Discover Play Together Episode: 25

This week, we're chatting with the talented LadyPelvic! In this episode, we talk to her about what she's been up to outside of YouTube, how she got started with gaming, how she discovered JRPGs, and where she thinks JRPGs should go. She also drops the mic with some real talk about content creation and what it means to be successful in any creative endeavor. Do you have your beverage of choice yet? I'll keep asking until you got it ready for every episode! And make sure you've got a bean bag or a chair or something, because this conversation's going to get tons of fun! All on this brand new episode of the Backlog Battle Podcast!

Complete Series Episode: 366
Discover Play Together Episode: 24

This week on the podcast, we chat with Matt aka Stormageddon, who is a content creator on the CertainPOV podcast network on Twitch! We'll dive into his love of games and music, how a previous guest's revelation shocked him, and how he became one of the DJs featured by Harmonix's FUSER! So, as always, pour yourself your favorite beverage, pull up a chair, and relax as we chat with Matt on this latest episode of the Backlog Battle Podcast!

Complete Series Episode: 365
Discover Play Together Episode: 23

This week, we sit down and chat with Ben aka Dizzy Disaster! In this episode, we talk about the strange way we met each other for the first time, what's been happening with Ben and his loyal Russian fans, as well as what he does to be chipper all the time! Pour yourself another beverage, pull up a chair, and listen in on another brand new episode of the Backlog Battle Podcast!

Complete Series Episode: 364
Discover Play Together Episode: 22

On this episode of the Backlog Battle Podcast, I'm chatting with Alana Hagues, who is a Reviews Editor at RPGFan.com! Alana is one of my close, personal friends from across the miles, and on this episode, we talk about her love of Skies of Arcadia, JRPGs in general, and how she wound up in one of the coolest gigs in games - reviewing them! Grab a beverage, pull up a chair, and join our conversation as we take a cozy trip down memory lane on this brand new episode of the podcast!

Complete Series Episode: 363
Discover Play Together Episode: 21

This week, we sit down with RetroMania Wrestling's Narrative Designer, Salvatore Pane, and talk about the games he's playing, the games he's stopped playing, what his role as a narrative designer for Retromania Wrestling entails, and more! Have a listen at this casual conversation between Alex and Sal on this very special episode!

Complete Series Episode: 362
Discover Play Together Episode: 20

This week, we have a chat with the talented Erick Landon, who's known for covering JRPGs on his YouTube channel. But did you know that he's also a published author with multiple books under his belt? Pull up a chair and join the conversation as we get to know Erick a bit more on this episode of the Backlog Battle Podcast!

Complete Series Episode: 361
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This week, we sit down with Domonic a.k.a. The Kiseki Nut! In this episode, we talk about his time in Japan, that ridiculous oversized suit he wore in his very first video on his channel, why "Kiseki," and many, many more! You don't want to miss this episode!

Complete Series Episode: 360
Discover Play Together Episode: 18

On this special episode of the podcast, it is an honor and a privilege to say that we have Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, as a guest on the podcast! This is the same interview that was available on YouTube weeks prior, but so many people have told me how inspiring it was to see how he responded to each question that they've rewatched the video multiple times. And so, for people who'd much rather listen to his replies, I am providing this exclusive audio-only version of the whole interview! Reading his responses will be none other than Domonic, a.k.a. The Kiseki Nut, who will be a guest on the show next week!

Hope you enjoy!

Complete Series Episode: 359
Discover Play Together Episode: 17

This week, we will be chatting with Michael Sollosi! Mike is a podcast host over at RPGFan on Retro Encounter. In this episode, we'll talk about Mike's favorite publishers, how he got into hosting podcasts at RPGFan, as well as how he wound up loving Suikoden 2!

Complete Series Episode: 358
Discover Play Together Episode: 16

This week we're joined by joeneverfails, who streams Black Desert Online on Twitch! On this episode, we'll talk to him about how Final Fantasy XIV and streaming changed his life forever, as well as talk about his beliefs, passions, inspirations, and how the average joe can never fail if you set your mind to it. This is personally one of my favorite episodes of the podcast, and I think you're all going to love it as well.

Complete Series Episode: 357
Discover Play Together Episode: 15

This week we're joined by Paige, also known as femtrooper on YouTube! In this episode, we'll chat about how she got into video games, what inspired her to create YouTube content, as well as how she balances her gaming with her life as a parent. Parents, you don't want to miss this one!

Complete Series Episode: 356
Discover Play Together Episode: 14

This week, we will be joined by Aria aka SnowyAria, who is a talented translator, author, and self-proclaimed kusogee hobbyist! She's responsible for localizations of Doctor Hauzer, Chitty Chitty Train, Seven Mansions: Ghastly Style, and King of Crusher! In this episode, we find out what kusogee means, how she got into video games, how that led to fan translation, as well as how video games helped her discover herself. Listen to her inspiring story in this brand new episode!

Complete Series Episode: 355
Discover Play Together Episode: 13

On this week's episode we'll be talking to James, also known as StatusChance, who is a graphic designer at Atlus/SEGA! We'll be talking about his love for video games, movies, and his path to working at a huge Japanese company through the lens of the graphic arts. If you love designing layouts, logos, posters, flyers, and banners and wanted to know how you could get into the gaming industry, this is a must listen!

Complete Series Episode: 354
Discover Play Together Episode: 12

We chat with MekelKasanova, the host of Hawaii's #1 podcast! In this episode, we talk about Retromania Wrestling, finding your voice as a content creator, how Mekel plans to introduce games to his child, the site "What They Play," how moods and gaming go hand in hand, and more!

Complete Series Episode: 353
Discover Play Together Episode: 11

On this week's episode, we'll be talking to Taylor, also known as The Gaming Shelf on YouTube! We'll be chatting to him about how he discovered JRPGs, his thoughts on the genre and much, much more!

Complete Series Episode: 352
Discover Play Together Episode: 10

On this week's episode, we'll be talking to Katrina Leonoudakis! During the day, Katrina works as a localization engineer in game development, working on some of your favorite Atlus/SEGA games! At night, she helps localize anime and manga for Sentai Filmworks and Funimation! In this episode, Katrina and I talk about what is localization theory, how she got into localization, what happened during her time in Japan as both as student and in the Japanese English Teaching program, and more! If you've ever been curious about how involved localization is, as well as what's happening to the localization space in the video game industry as a whole, you don't want to miss this episode!

Complete Series Episode: 351
Discover Play Together Episode: 9

This episode is released on Transgender Day of Visibility, and it is my pleasure to have ChronoKatie as a guest for the show this week! On this episode, we talk about how Katie came up with her name, as well as discuss our own journeys of discovery on the show. And believe it or not, we even get to talk about Final Fantasy XIV in this one! And other video games, of course! Hope you all enjoy!

Complete Series Episode: 350
Discover Play Together Episode: 8

This week, we'll be chatting to Josh from Intelligame and talk about artist responsibilities, how we can use our love of gaming to make the world a better place, and a whole wide range of topics that affect us and the people around us! It's a bit of a serious chat, so get ready!

Complete Series Episode: 349
Discover Play Together Episode: 7

This week, we'll be talking to LadyVirgilia, who's known for her highly detailed videos talking about both the Persona and Trails series of games! We also talk about Yakuza and the brand new Kuro no Kiseki gameplay that was shown recently! If you're a fan of these games, you really don't want to miss this!

Complete Series Episode: 348
Discover Play Together Episode: 6

Fancy a chat about Yarudora and fan translation? This week, I'll be joined by Cargodin and EsperKnight, who're responsible for the fan translations of NAPPLE TALE and Yarudora: Double Cast! We talk about why they do fan translations, how they came to love this hobby, and the fun challenges they face leading up to these releases!

Complete Series Episode: 347
Discover Play Together Episode: 5

This week I am joined by SuperDerek from YouTube and Twitch! SuperDerek has been a content creator since the early 2010s, and in this episode, we share about our love for the classics and talk about what it's like being a content creator in the early days of YouTube.

Complete Series Episode: 346
Discover Play Together Episode: 4

This week, I'm joined by bunnytails from Twitch/YouTube/Twitter and chat about her love of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Yakuza, Persona 5, and I give her some advice that might help with your life during the pandemic as well! No, I don't try to sell her on FFXIV!

Complete Series Episode: 345
Discover Play Together Episode: 3

This week, we are joined by SA2BKeon from Twitter, as we talk about the importance of storytelling in games by way of Final Fantasy VI, Falcom's Trails series, and more! I also try to sell him on the idea of playing Final Fantasy XIV! See how I fare in this latest episode!

Complete Series Episode: 344
Discover Play Together Episode: 2

We're baaaack! Welcome to a brand new season of the Backlog Battle Podcast! In this episode, we'll be catching up with Daniel and check up on his Final Fantasy XIV addiction. Tune in to this brand new season, as we make a new mark in our decade long history!

Complete Series Episode: 343
Discover Play Together Episode: 1

Alex and Daniel come back to deliver their brand of gaming conversation and discussion to everyone staying indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic! We hope you enjoy this one-off episode!

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This is the end, my friend. Until it isn't.

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On this inaugural episode of the new name of the podcast, Alex and Daniel talk about the behind the scenes creation of Daniel’s School Days video, beauty in simplicity, Alex’s Final Fantasy obsession when he was young (and how he got over it), Daniel’s System of a Down obsession (and how he got over it), talking about Persona 4, tunnel vision when it comes to the things we like, venturing beyond your comfort zone, Martin Sorsese’s MCU “cinema” controversy, Blasphemous and 2D Metroidvanias - Are they just 2D Dark Souls, William Friedkin’s Sorcerer, the Fast and Furious series, and Netflix’s Hyperdrive!

Complete Series Episode: 342
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Daniel talks about Dragon Quest XI for the Switch, Judgment, Alex talks about Catherine Full Body, and Daniel and Alex talk about a HUGE announcement for the podcast!

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Daniel updates us on his Alundra 2 playthrough, Alex talks about his time with Yakuza Remastered Collection - Yakuza 3, Alex and Daniel talks about the Japanese market’s hesitation with bringing things to the West.

Complete Series Episode: 340
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Daniel talks about Alundra 2, Alex talks about Final Fantasy XIV, and Alex and Daniel talk about how journalists can be dis-attached from the community.

Complete Series Episode: 339
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Daniel talks about Ape Escape, Alex and Daniel talk about generational differences in game design, Daniel talks about Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, Alex and Daniel talk about musicals, Daniel talks about Alundra 2, and Alex talks about the FFXIV Live Letter!

Complete Series Episode: 338
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Daniel talks about the audio book “Lost In A Good Game” and his return to Ape Escape, Alex and Daniel talk about Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and Alex rips apart genre definitions in video games.

Complete Series Episode: 337
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Alex and Daniel pay tribute to Rutger Hauer, talk about games we regret not beating when they were young, read through excerpts of the book Iwata-san, and discuss Alex’s latest video called “Yakuza and The Threat of Series Fatigue”

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Alex and Daniel talk about Aggretsuko season 2, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Final Fantasy XIV collaborations with Yasumi Matsuno and Yoko Taro, Vinland Saga

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Daniel talks about Guacamelee, Alex and Daniel talk about Super Mario Maker 2, Final Fantasy woes, and Alex talks about Dragon Quest Builders!

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Alex and Daniel talk about Judgment, Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, and Bloodstained!

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Alex is out sick, but Daniel has invited YouTuber SuperDerek to step in! On this episode, they talk about Bloodstained, Fallout New Vegas, Ni No Kuni 3, Barkley 2 getting cancelled, and Shadow Hearts creator founding a new studio!

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