‘Thou shalt get sidetracked by bullsh*t every goddamn time’

Yes, like most of the gaming world, I decided to head back into Bethesda's 2015 dystopian RPG after watching the Fallout series on Amazon Prime.

Bethesda itself seems to have come under a lot of scrutiny since they were purchased by Xbox. Just last week news broke that multiple of their studios would be closing, including Tango Gameworks, the creators of Hi-Rush and Arkane Austin, the creators of Redfall. In addition, the divisive nature of Starfield and the apparent failure of Fallout 76, leave many gamers questioning if Bethesda still has the charm and magic of the days of Skyrim and the earlier Fallout games.

However, after watching the Fallout show, it reminded me how special, weird and wonderful this universe is and had me chomping like a Ghoul on recently rotting flesh, to get back into its universe.

So, let's discuss if Bethesda still has the secret RPG sauce and why I decided to play Fallout 4 and not the beloved Fallout: New Vegas in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog Podcast.

Redfall Episode- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eVsj1qy3SJb

Hi-Fi Rush Episode- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8kSm8lz3SJb

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Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

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We are back in the world of Final Fantasy 16 with the brand new The Rising Tides DLC, exploring the beautiful region of Mysidia and uncovering the mysterious disappearance of the Water Eikon: Leviathan.

Do you plan to check out the FF16 DLC or have you done so already?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix

If you’re in the mood to listen to more FF16 content, make sure you check out episode 28 of the podcast where I review Echoes of the Fallen and check out episode 18, where I review the base game with colleague Kaspar.

Ep 18: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fRKBNlR4eJb

Ep 28: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ARtwApT4eJb

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Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9KNcq0W4eJb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

This week we are aboard the starship Fedora 1, stranded at the bottom of the ocean on an alien planet, in Slowbros' magnificent hand crafted game Harold Halibut.

This game is an absolute must play and is my favourite game of 2024 so far, so make sure you check it out!

If you’re in the mood to experience another narrative driven indie game with a unique art style, check out episode 27 of the podcast where I review Goodbye Volcano High.

Have you checked out Harold Halibut or did this episode convince you to try it out? Let me know in the comments below or hit me up on social media.

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6EkIHE1MHIb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

This week I ‘suffer not the heretic to live’ in Warhammer 40K:Boltgun by Auroch Digital and Focus Entertainment.

You may know this game as the DOOM-like 'boomer-shooter' set in the Warhammer 40K universe.

Though the game looks visually stunning and seems a no-brainer for the mix of doom FPS and Warhammer 40K, is it actually any good?

If you enjoyed this episode and you’re in the mood to list to another review about an FPS that didn't live up to its potential, check out episode 13 and my review of Redfall.

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0rwzGx1MHIb

Have you checked out Warhammer 40K: Boltgun already or is it still sitting in your backlog?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Also let me know if you plan to play Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6EkIHE1MHIb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Venba just won the Seumas Mcnally Grand Prize at the Independent Game Festival but what is the game about and is it worth knocking off your backlog? Let's find out in this week's episode.

In addition, I also give you my impressions of the SandLand demo that was recently released.

If you enjoyed this episode and you’re in the mood to experience a bit more about Indian culture in video games, check out episode 22 of the podcast about Thirsty Suitors- it was one of my favourite games of 2023.

Have you checked out Venba already or is it still sitting in your backlog?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram. Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Your Backlog is a new podcast and needs your support, if you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing and/or following wherever you are listening and leaving us a 5 star review. Reviews help new people find the podcast, so it would be wonderful if you could leave us one. Thanks so much for listening and see you in the next episode!

Meg's Monster is an indie game hidden gem you need to check out. The game popped up a few times at the end of 2023 on peoples' Game of the year list, but why is it so good? Find out in this week's episode!

Have you checked out Meg’s Monster already or is it still sitting in your backlog?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Also, if you’re in the mood to learn about another pixel art indie game hidden gem, make sure you check out episode 15 of the podcast about the game Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, it’s a good one!

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1CJY6NDzPHb Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Having seen the remaster’s high scores, enjoying most of my time with Metroid Dread and trying to get myself hyped up for Metroid Prime 4, I decided I should finally try out Metroid Prime for the very first time.

I was interested to know, is the game really that good or is its acclaim based on nostalgia critics and fans have from when they played the original back in 2002?

Let’s find out in this week’s episode of the Beat Your Backlog podcast.

Metroid Dread Episode- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wBaSW3YUNHb

Will you be picking up Metroid Prime 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Beat Your Backlog Google Sheets template:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vJ5_femDP3MNJTO-AmpNe6TPK_cvEXfu?usp=sharing

We return to my game of the year for 2023 this week in the new Final Fantasy XVI DLC, Echoes of the Fallen. It felt great to return to the world of Valisthea and get back into the awesome story of Clive, Jill and Joshua.

But since there has been six months or so since the game's release and the DLC coming out, is it worth your time to go back to?

Let's discuss in this week's episode.

If you have played Final Fantasy XVI already, are you planning to play the Echoes of the Fallen DLC?

If you’re a Spotify listener, let me know by answering the question down in the description and if you are listening elsewhere, let me know on social media by @ing me switchindiefix on twitter and beat_your_backlog on instagram.

Please remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode :)

Links:

Random Podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpLKEDS5uEb

Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchindiefix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byb_podcast

Adam's Backlog of shame:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S89jikBVn_0lI6JMMl88nts1v8IXhmLR28qdJFcX92E/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Beat Your Backlog Google Sheets template:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vJ5_femDP3MNJTO-AmpNe6TPK_cvEXfu?usp=sharing