Dave | Tales from the Backlog
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Critical discussions about the games we play, with Dave Jackson (he/him) and friends. One game per episode, in depth, no spoilers until we warn you.
Podcast/YouTube- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog
Support- Patreon.com/realdavejackson
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Hi! I'm Dave, and I host Tales from the Backlog (a backlog games deep dive podcast). Each episode is me with a different guest discussing the games we play, with no spoilers for a while.
Also pictured: my producer Rukey.
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Also pictured: my producer Rukey.
🌐linktr.ee/realdavejackson
📬[email protected]
Like its predecessor, Goodnight Universe uses its camera tech to help me slip through the veil separating myself and the narrative. When was the last time a game truly made you feel loved?
Thanks to So Many Games for giving me the chance to write about it!
Thanks to So Many Games for giving me the chance to write about it!
With innovative camera tracking tools and an emotional story, does Goodnight Universe manage to blend these two elements together successfully or did it make for a messy experience.
Find out in our full review:
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Find out in our full review:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Like its predecessor, Goodnight Universe uses its camera tech to help me slip through the veil separating myself and the narrative. When was the last time a game truly made you feel loved?
Thanks to So Many Games for giving me the chance to write about it!
Thanks to So Many Games for giving me the chance to write about it!
Another guest spot today! Big thanks to Doug for having me on to dive into what might be my favorite movie. Check it out!
NEW EPISODE: It’s one pod to rule them all as fellow Dave Jackson from @tftblpod.bsky.social joins us to continue our #Frodovember coverage with a look back at The #lordoftherings: The Fellowship of the Ring. share.fireside.fm/episode/gEYr...
Nostalgium Arcanum: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the "Tales from the Backlog" podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Another guest spot today! Big thanks to Doug for having me on to dive into what might be my favorite movie. Check it out!
Had an awesome time joining Character Issues to add a character from my 2024 game of the year to the rankings! What character was it, and did they rank higher than Teddie? Gotta listen to find out.
New episode Monday where we are thrilled to have @tftblpod.bsky.social on to join in the rankings. Put it in your ears!
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78. The Sausage Fest
Podcast Episode · The Character Issues Podcast · 11/10/2025 · 1h 34m
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November 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Had an awesome time joining Character Issues to add a character from my 2024 game of the year to the rankings! What character was it, and did they rank higher than Teddie? Gotta listen to find out.
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It's the final night of streams raising money for @begroom.bsky.social and Jen's medical expenses. Next up is Mario Kart World, so please tune in, share, and donate if you can!
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
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November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
It's the final night of streams raising money for @begroom.bsky.social and Jen's medical expenses. Next up is Mario Kart World, so please tune in, share, and donate if you can!
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/seamoosi
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
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TONIGHT! in roughly 30 minutes, we're hosting the closing streams for our fundraiser, helping our pal @begroom.bsky.social and chasing that last goal.
we're playing Mario Kart World, followed by a FUSER Afterparty! come hang out!
live at www.twitch.tv/seamoosi !!!
we're playing Mario Kart World, followed by a FUSER Afterparty! come hang out!
live at www.twitch.tv/seamoosi !!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
TONIGHT! in roughly 30 minutes, we're hosting the closing streams for our fundraiser, helping our pal @begroom.bsky.social and chasing that last goal.
we're playing Mario Kart World, followed by a FUSER Afterparty! come hang out!
live at www.twitch.tv/seamoosi !!!
we're playing Mario Kart World, followed by a FUSER Afterparty! come hang out!
live at www.twitch.tv/seamoosi !!!
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Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race happening right now with @tatum.bsky.social to help fundraise medical relief for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen.
Main feed: twitch.tv/nowaytatum
I'm also streaming at twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
Main feed: twitch.tv/nowaytatum
I'm also streaming at twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
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November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race happening right now with @tatum.bsky.social to help fundraise medical relief for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen.
Main feed: twitch.tv/nowaytatum
I'm also streaming at twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
Main feed: twitch.tv/nowaytatum
I'm also streaming at twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
I ended up making it to (and through) Fourth Chorus on Steel Soul (permadeath) mode before ending the stream. Had a few scares, down to one mask, but most bosses were not a problem. Just goes to show how the game teaches you to play it, even without all of the fancy abilities from the endgame.
I'm trying out Silksong's Steel Soul mode on stream to fundraise for @begroom.bsky.social and family during tough times. Come hang, enjoy my pain, and help out if you can!
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
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November 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I ended up making it to (and through) Fourth Chorus on Steel Soul (permadeath) mode before ending the stream. Had a few scares, down to one mask, but most bosses were not a problem. Just goes to show how the game teaches you to play it, even without all of the fancy abilities from the endgame.
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It's time for the final day of fundraising streams for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen to assist with MG (Myasthenia Gravis) relief.
I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!
Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!
Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It's time for the final day of fundraising streams for @begroom.bsky.social and his wife Jen to assist with MG (Myasthenia Gravis) relief.
I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!
Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
I'll be doing a Kingdom Hearts II Rando Race with @camfinalmix.bsky.social!!
Streams:
twitch.tv/nowaytatum
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/d501c7f5e
I'm trying out Silksong's Steel Soul mode on stream to fundraise for @begroom.bsky.social and family during tough times. Come hang, enjoy my pain, and help out if you can!
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
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November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I'm trying out Silksong's Steel Soul mode on stream to fundraise for @begroom.bsky.social and family during tough times. Come hang, enjoy my pain, and help out if you can!
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
Stream: www.twitch.tv/realdavejack...
Donate: gofund.me/fa4e27ef6
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We are now switching over to Smash Bros Ultimate for the next 3 hours!
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/83b31a075
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/83b31a075
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
We are now switching over to Smash Bros Ultimate for the next 3 hours!
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/83b31a075
twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Donate: gofund.me/83b31a075
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Joining @camfinalmix.bsky.social, @kaitlynredwing.bsky.social, and @hokutolucas.bsky.social for some LEGO Party!
Stream: twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Stream: twitch.tv/kaitwraith
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Stream: twitch.tv/kaitwraith
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Donate to Help Jen Recover from MG Crisis, organized by Brenden Groom
As a lot of you know, Jen has been in the ICU and critical care most of the month, recen… Brenden Groom needs your support for Help Jen Recover from MG Crisis
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November 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Joining @camfinalmix.bsky.social, @kaitlynredwing.bsky.social, and @hokutolucas.bsky.social for some LEGO Party!
Stream: twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Stream: twitch.tv/kaitwraith
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: twitch.tv/camfinalmix
Stream: twitch.tv/kaitwraith
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
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A plea for help. 🙏
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
A plea for help. 🙏
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
One of the lead playtesters of Blue Prince, Iggy, has polycystic kidney disease and has only a few months to find a living kidney donor.
His story, contact and donor information can all be found on
iggyland.org
Please help us in sharing his story and getting the word out.💙
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Our fundraiser continues! Plans have shifted tonight but at 9pm ET I'll be joined by @shepardcdr.bsky.social & @jordangb.bsky.social to play some Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. I've only played the one grand prix so it'll be entertaining!
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
November 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Our fundraiser continues! Plans have shifted tonight but at 9pm ET I'll be joined by @shepardcdr.bsky.social & @jordangb.bsky.social to play some Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. I've only played the one grand prix so it'll be entertaining!
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
Stream: Twitch.tv/dj_stormageddon
Donations: gofund.me/3982c0318
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Matt & Geoff are joined by @victoriatran.bsky.social from @innersloth.com, author of the book Mastering Community Management, to discuss the jump from posts & newsletters to a published book, her insights on community management and so much more!
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November 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Matt & Geoff are joined by @victoriatran.bsky.social from @innersloth.com, author of the book Mastering Community Management, to discuss the jump from posts & newsletters to a published book, her insights on community management and so much more!
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In three days our #Frodovember coverage turns to The #LordoftheRings: The Fellowship of the Ring with fellow Fellow follower @tftblpod.bsky.social. You need friends like these through thick and thin, so subscribe to the podcast at the link in our bio.
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In three days our #Frodovember coverage turns to The #LordoftheRings: The Fellowship of the Ring with fellow Fellow follower @tftblpod.bsky.social. You need friends like these through thick and thin, so subscribe to the podcast at the link in our bio.
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Dave and Beau are two of my favorite content creators. What a chat!
Creative platforming, dreamy music, goat asses and nonlinear design- @bo-po.bsky.social joins the show to discuss Pseudoregalia! As always, no spoilers for a while- enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/190
WATCH: youtu.be/hEwpD5MGOPg
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/190
WATCH: youtu.be/hEwpD5MGOPg
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Dave and Beau are two of my favorite content creators. What a chat!
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Ready to kick things off? The nominees and presenters for the 2025 Indie Game Awards will be revealed next week.
Stay tuned for details: www.indiegameawards.gg
Stay tuned for details: www.indiegameawards.gg
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Ready to kick things off? The nominees and presenters for the 2025 Indie Game Awards will be revealed next week.
Stay tuned for details: www.indiegameawards.gg
Stay tuned for details: www.indiegameawards.gg
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Jesse was kind enough to sneak me into the schedule today (and Saturday!) to help out Brenden and Jen.
We’re finding true love in @paulraschid.bsky.social’s 10 Dates at 2 PM PT/5PM ET over on youtube.com/sixoneindie and twitch.tv/sixoneindie 💋
Donate: gofund.me/3982c0318
We’re finding true love in @paulraschid.bsky.social’s 10 Dates at 2 PM PT/5PM ET over on youtube.com/sixoneindie and twitch.tv/sixoneindie 💋
Donate: gofund.me/3982c0318
November 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Jesse was kind enough to sneak me into the schedule today (and Saturday!) to help out Brenden and Jen.
We’re finding true love in @paulraschid.bsky.social’s 10 Dates at 2 PM PT/5PM ET over on youtube.com/sixoneindie and twitch.tv/sixoneindie 💋
Donate: gofund.me/3982c0318
We’re finding true love in @paulraschid.bsky.social’s 10 Dates at 2 PM PT/5PM ET over on youtube.com/sixoneindie and twitch.tv/sixoneindie 💋
Donate: gofund.me/3982c0318
This poll ended in a tie, and as always, we do tiebreakers like civilized folk: youtu.be/3gEApzVWs2Y
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This poll ended in a tie, and as always, we do tiebreakers like civilized folk: youtu.be/3gEApzVWs2Y
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Reminder that this is still going on this week.
We've got RV There Yet and Among Us tonight. Still could use a few more folks for Among Us so let me know if you wanna join!
We've got RV There Yet and Among Us tonight. Still could use a few more folks for Among Us so let me know if you wanna join!
November 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Reminder that this is still going on this week.
We've got RV There Yet and Among Us tonight. Still could use a few more folks for Among Us so let me know if you wanna join!
We've got RV There Yet and Among Us tonight. Still could use a few more folks for Among Us so let me know if you wanna join!
I would have done more homework in school if it was less math and more "replay Nier: Automata"
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I would have done more homework in school if it was less math and more "replay Nier: Automata"
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On Monday #Frodovember continues when we begin our #LOTR coverage questing forth with The Fellowship of the Ring, along with guest fellow @tftblpod.bsky.social. One does not simply listen to this podcast, so subscribe at the link in our bio.
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On Monday #Frodovember continues when we begin our #LOTR coverage questing forth with The Fellowship of the Ring, along with guest fellow @tftblpod.bsky.social. One does not simply listen to this podcast, so subscribe at the link in our bio.
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We're LIVE! Come on in twitch.tv/johncarsongames
Tonight, @ 9 PM EST / 8 PM Central, the fundraising continues for Brenden and Jen to help with medical expenses and raise awareness of Myasthenia Gravis.
Join me at Twitch.tv/Johncarsongames as I go Straight to Ganon in Breath of the Wild!
Donate here: gofund.me/3982c0318
Join me at Twitch.tv/Johncarsongames as I go Straight to Ganon in Breath of the Wild!
Donate here: gofund.me/3982c0318
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November 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
We're LIVE! Come on in twitch.tv/johncarsongames
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Creative platforming, dreamy music, goat asses and nonlinear design- @bo-po.bsky.social joins the show to discuss Pseudoregalia! As always, no spoilers for a while- enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/190
WATCH: youtu.be/hEwpD5MGOPg
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/190
WATCH: youtu.be/hEwpD5MGOPg
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Creative platforming, dreamy music, goat asses and nonlinear design- @bo-po.bsky.social joins the show to discuss Pseudoregalia! As always, no spoilers for a while- enjoy!
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/190
WATCH: youtu.be/hEwpD5MGOPg
LISTEN: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/190
WATCH: youtu.be/hEwpD5MGOPg
GameFAQs guides are STILL the best source for walkthroughs of older games, and if you find one with detailed ASCII art at the top? You're in good hands.
Hey, happy 30th birthday GameFAQs! Launched on November 5th, 1995!
The earliest scrape I can find on Wayback is December 1996, but I doubt the site changed much. But yes, here it is in its earliest days as the Video Game FAQ Archive!
The earliest scrape I can find on Wayback is December 1996, but I doubt the site changed much. But yes, here it is in its earliest days as the Video Game FAQ Archive!
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
GameFAQs guides are STILL the best source for walkthroughs of older games, and if you find one with detailed ASCII art at the top? You're in good hands.