The Backlogs
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May my suffering bring you joy.
This week, we're back playing some more ANNO 117.
But this time, I brought friends along for the ride!
...that was a mistake.
youtu.be/o3WIe3LGRN4
But this time, I brought friends along for the ride!
...that was a mistake.
youtu.be/o3WIe3LGRN4
I tried to play ANNO 117 with 3 other people at the same time.
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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November 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This week, we're back playing some more ANNO 117.
But this time, I brought friends along for the ride!
...that was a mistake.
youtu.be/o3WIe3LGRN4
But this time, I brought friends along for the ride!
...that was a mistake.
youtu.be/o3WIe3LGRN4
Ah fist weapons. I wonder if they're still as bad as I remember?
Yeah. Yeah they are.
But, some of you animals want to use these stupid things, so in the interest of saving you some grief, let's go over how they work and which ones are worth your time.
youtu.be/-fvTWvb5oJ4
Yeah. Yeah they are.
But, some of you animals want to use these stupid things, so in the interest of saving you some grief, let's go over how they work and which ones are worth your time.
youtu.be/-fvTWvb5oJ4
How to Beat DARK SOULS 1 With Only Fist Weapons
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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November 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ah fist weapons. I wonder if they're still as bad as I remember?
Yeah. Yeah they are.
But, some of you animals want to use these stupid things, so in the interest of saving you some grief, let's go over how they work and which ones are worth your time.
youtu.be/-fvTWvb5oJ4
Yeah. Yeah they are.
But, some of you animals want to use these stupid things, so in the interest of saving you some grief, let's go over how they work and which ones are worth your time.
youtu.be/-fvTWvb5oJ4
Escape from Duckov is exactly what you think it is.
And considering that a good portion of the quests and upgrades in this game revolve around buying/selling loot, what would happen if you couldn't use vendors?
Answer : nothing good.
youtu.be/zOFs-ZsQZQA
And considering that a good portion of the quests and upgrades in this game revolve around buying/selling loot, what would happen if you couldn't use vendors?
Answer : nothing good.
youtu.be/zOFs-ZsQZQA
Can You Beat ESCAPE FROM DUCKOV Without Vendors?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Escape from Duckov is exactly what you think it is.
And considering that a good portion of the quests and upgrades in this game revolve around buying/selling loot, what would happen if you couldn't use vendors?
Answer : nothing good.
youtu.be/zOFs-ZsQZQA
And considering that a good portion of the quests and upgrades in this game revolve around buying/selling loot, what would happen if you couldn't use vendors?
Answer : nothing good.
youtu.be/zOFs-ZsQZQA
I've played Rogue Trader a few times now, but you know what we haven't done? Beat it with pets.
Because why go out of my way to defeat enemies when I can just have a robotic dog and/or eagle do it for me?
youtu.be/oMm314WD4NU
Because why go out of my way to defeat enemies when I can just have a robotic dog and/or eagle do it for me?
youtu.be/oMm314WD4NU
Can You Beat WARHAMMER 40K : ROGUE TRADER With Only Pets?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I've played Rogue Trader a few times now, but you know what we haven't done? Beat it with pets.
Because why go out of my way to defeat enemies when I can just have a robotic dog and/or eagle do it for me?
youtu.be/oMm314WD4NU
Because why go out of my way to defeat enemies when I can just have a robotic dog and/or eagle do it for me?
youtu.be/oMm314WD4NU
Anno is a game all about supply and demand, where you carefully plan out your cities, delicately handle discussions between nations, and obey fire safety laws.
...that probably explains why everything immediately went wrong in the first 24 hours.
youtu.be/loOJFaaliNk
...that probably explains why everything immediately went wrong in the first 24 hours.
youtu.be/loOJFaaliNk
How to Build (And Burn) Rome In A Day — ANNO 117 : PAX ROMANA
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Anno is a game all about supply and demand, where you carefully plan out your cities, delicately handle discussions between nations, and obey fire safety laws.
...that probably explains why everything immediately went wrong in the first 24 hours.
youtu.be/loOJFaaliNk
...that probably explains why everything immediately went wrong in the first 24 hours.
youtu.be/loOJFaaliNk
Nearly 30 minutes of the most unhinged cooking show you've seen this week.
I know. I'm scared too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLXq...
I know. I'm scared too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLXq...
...WANTED DEAD's cooking show.
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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October 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Nearly 30 minutes of the most unhinged cooking show you've seen this week.
I know. I'm scared too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLXq...
I know. I'm scared too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLXq...
Criminally underrated, the spears in Dark Souls are actually surprisingly good. With lots of variation and unique mechanics, I'm confused why they don't get more love.
Can you beat Dark Souls 1 with only spears? Absolutely.
Now let's talk about the best way to do it.
youtu.be/i-JV47cYARA
Can you beat Dark Souls 1 with only spears? Absolutely.
Now let's talk about the best way to do it.
youtu.be/i-JV47cYARA
youtu.be
September 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Criminally underrated, the spears in Dark Souls are actually surprisingly good. With lots of variation and unique mechanics, I'm confused why they don't get more love.
Can you beat Dark Souls 1 with only spears? Absolutely.
Now let's talk about the best way to do it.
youtu.be/i-JV47cYARA
Can you beat Dark Souls 1 with only spears? Absolutely.
Now let's talk about the best way to do it.
youtu.be/i-JV47cYARA
Heyo. Been a minute.
Needed a bit of a break there - between Youtube's new view-dropping nonsense and IRL stuff, things have been a bit stressful.
But now that we're back, let's ease back into things with some good ol' fashioned DS1 challenge running.
youtu.be/gcazA-Z_4v4
Needed a bit of a break there - between Youtube's new view-dropping nonsense and IRL stuff, things have been a bit stressful.
But now that we're back, let's ease back into things with some good ol' fashioned DS1 challenge running.
youtu.be/gcazA-Z_4v4
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Heyo. Been a minute.
Needed a bit of a break there - between Youtube's new view-dropping nonsense and IRL stuff, things have been a bit stressful.
But now that we're back, let's ease back into things with some good ol' fashioned DS1 challenge running.
youtu.be/gcazA-Z_4v4
Needed a bit of a break there - between Youtube's new view-dropping nonsense and IRL stuff, things have been a bit stressful.
But now that we're back, let's ease back into things with some good ol' fashioned DS1 challenge running.
youtu.be/gcazA-Z_4v4
The Rogue Prince of Persia has an entire collection of weapons and tools designed to help you keep your momentum and weave fluidly through enemies like a hot knife through butter.
But what if it didn't? How would that change the pace of the game? Would it even be possible?
youtu.be/QT8gZuCNgWk
But what if it didn't? How would that change the pace of the game? Would it even be possible?
youtu.be/QT8gZuCNgWk
Can You Beat THE ROGUE PRINCE OF PERSIA Without Weapons or Tools?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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August 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Rogue Prince of Persia has an entire collection of weapons and tools designed to help you keep your momentum and weave fluidly through enemies like a hot knife through butter.
But what if it didn't? How would that change the pace of the game? Would it even be possible?
youtu.be/QT8gZuCNgWk
But what if it didn't? How would that change the pace of the game? Would it even be possible?
youtu.be/QT8gZuCNgWk
Last year, I attempted to beat Borderlands 1 with only a single attack per enemy. And I failed.
But armed with new knowledge, I'm back...and this time, I won't fail.
Can you beat Borderlands 1 with only 1 attack per enemy?
Yes. Now let me tell you how.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTI7...
But armed with new knowledge, I'm back...and this time, I won't fail.
Can you beat Borderlands 1 with only 1 attack per enemy?
Yes. Now let me tell you how.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTI7...
Can You (Successfully) Beat BORDERLANDS 1 With Only 1-Shots?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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August 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Last year, I attempted to beat Borderlands 1 with only a single attack per enemy. And I failed.
But armed with new knowledge, I'm back...and this time, I won't fail.
Can you beat Borderlands 1 with only 1 attack per enemy?
Yes. Now let me tell you how.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTI7...
But armed with new knowledge, I'm back...and this time, I won't fail.
Can you beat Borderlands 1 with only 1 attack per enemy?
Yes. Now let me tell you how.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTI7...
When your doctor tells you to take it easy, what do you do?
A) Rest
B) Play a slightly less intense game, like Geoguessr
C) Mobilize your audience and create your own version of Geoguessr
D) Both B and C
...as if you have to ask.
youtu.be/Qn901SQhVsc
A) Rest
B) Play a slightly less intense game, like Geoguessr
C) Mobilize your audience and create your own version of Geoguessr
D) Both B and C
...as if you have to ask.
youtu.be/Qn901SQhVsc
I played GEOGUESSR, then made one for Dark Souls.
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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August 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
When your doctor tells you to take it easy, what do you do?
A) Rest
B) Play a slightly less intense game, like Geoguessr
C) Mobilize your audience and create your own version of Geoguessr
D) Both B and C
...as if you have to ask.
youtu.be/Qn901SQhVsc
A) Rest
B) Play a slightly less intense game, like Geoguessr
C) Mobilize your audience and create your own version of Geoguessr
D) Both B and C
...as if you have to ask.
youtu.be/Qn901SQhVsc
Wuchang Fallen Feathers is all about combos, dodging, weapon skills, and adapting your build against heaps of dangerous bosses and enemies.
But what if the only power we had was the magic emanating from our left arm?
...there's firebombs in the game, by the way. Just saying.
youtu.be/5UjIOB5UgNY
But what if the only power we had was the magic emanating from our left arm?
...there's firebombs in the game, by the way. Just saying.
youtu.be/5UjIOB5UgNY
Can You Beat WUCHANG : FALLEN FEATHERS With Only Magic?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
youtu.be
July 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Wuchang Fallen Feathers is all about combos, dodging, weapon skills, and adapting your build against heaps of dangerous bosses and enemies.
But what if the only power we had was the magic emanating from our left arm?
...there's firebombs in the game, by the way. Just saying.
youtu.be/5UjIOB5UgNY
But what if the only power we had was the magic emanating from our left arm?
...there's firebombs in the game, by the way. Just saying.
youtu.be/5UjIOB5UgNY
I've been playing a lot of MMOs lately, and one of the most fun things I've been doing in them is "Hardcore Mode." Once you're dead, you're dead.
But what if we didn't do it alone? What if the Firebomb Academy made its way into Albion? Would Albion survive?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ggz...
But what if we didn't do it alone? What if the Firebomb Academy made its way into Albion? Would Albion survive?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ggz...
Can the Firebomb Academy beat ALBION ONLINE Without Dying?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I've been playing a lot of MMOs lately, and one of the most fun things I've been doing in them is "Hardcore Mode." Once you're dead, you're dead.
But what if we didn't do it alone? What if the Firebomb Academy made its way into Albion? Would Albion survive?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ggz...
But what if we didn't do it alone? What if the Firebomb Academy made its way into Albion? Would Albion survive?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ggz...
Somber Echoes is a game that mashes Greco-Roman mythology with sci-fi and metroidvania.
...you heard me.
But when it comes to metroidvanias, you always need every tool in your arsenal. It's just how the genre works.
...so what if we removed a key piece of our defenses?
youtu.be/jszRTXzdmaM
...you heard me.
But when it comes to metroidvanias, you always need every tool in your arsenal. It's just how the genre works.
...so what if we removed a key piece of our defenses?
youtu.be/jszRTXzdmaM
Can You Beat SOMBER ECHOES Without a Shield?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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July 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Somber Echoes is a game that mashes Greco-Roman mythology with sci-fi and metroidvania.
...you heard me.
But when it comes to metroidvanias, you always need every tool in your arsenal. It's just how the genre works.
...so what if we removed a key piece of our defenses?
youtu.be/jszRTXzdmaM
...you heard me.
But when it comes to metroidvanias, you always need every tool in your arsenal. It's just how the genre works.
...so what if we removed a key piece of our defenses?
youtu.be/jszRTXzdmaM
Well, we're back again. And this time, I brought friends.
...who I immediately sacrificed to the Warp.
What? The voices said it was the only way!
Also, huge shoutout to @livsmithvavo.bsky.social (aka Ulfar) for providing customized voice lines for the run!
youtu.be/W8eSfk17c_I?...
...who I immediately sacrificed to the Warp.
What? The voices said it was the only way!
Also, huge shoutout to @livsmithvavo.bsky.social (aka Ulfar) for providing customized voice lines for the run!
youtu.be/W8eSfk17c_I?...
Can You Beat WARHAMMER : ROGUE TRADER As a Solo Heretic?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Well, we're back again. And this time, I brought friends.
...who I immediately sacrificed to the Warp.
What? The voices said it was the only way!
Also, huge shoutout to @livsmithvavo.bsky.social (aka Ulfar) for providing customized voice lines for the run!
youtu.be/W8eSfk17c_I?...
...who I immediately sacrificed to the Warp.
What? The voices said it was the only way!
Also, huge shoutout to @livsmithvavo.bsky.social (aka Ulfar) for providing customized voice lines for the run!
youtu.be/W8eSfk17c_I?...
I know a lot about Dark Souls. But the one thing I know NOTHING about is the loot system. Time to find literally everything, one region at a time.
Bring snacks. We're gonna be here awhile.
youtu.be/Uu-zhhksPxk
Bring snacks. We're gonna be here awhile.
youtu.be/Uu-zhhksPxk
Getting Every Piece of Loot in Dark Souls | Region-Locked #1
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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June 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I know a lot about Dark Souls. But the one thing I know NOTHING about is the loot system. Time to find literally everything, one region at a time.
Bring snacks. We're gonna be here awhile.
youtu.be/Uu-zhhksPxk
Bring snacks. We're gonna be here awhile.
youtu.be/Uu-zhhksPxk
Can You Beat RETURN OF THE KING Without Melee Attacks?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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June 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Ever wonder what happens when a base-building, open world, crafting survival game invites the Firebomb Academy into it's world?
I'll give you a hint : it involves fire and shrapnel. And maybe a few chunks of landmass missing.
...it's explosions. Lots of explosions.
youtu.be/BUIz3toVRSs?...
I'll give you a hint : it involves fire and shrapnel. And maybe a few chunks of landmass missing.
...it's explosions. Lots of explosions.
youtu.be/BUIz3toVRSs?...
Can You Beat ENSHROUDED With Only Explosives?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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May 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Ever wonder what happens when a base-building, open world, crafting survival game invites the Firebomb Academy into it's world?
I'll give you a hint : it involves fire and shrapnel. And maybe a few chunks of landmass missing.
...it's explosions. Lots of explosions.
youtu.be/BUIz3toVRSs?...
I'll give you a hint : it involves fire and shrapnel. And maybe a few chunks of landmass missing.
...it's explosions. Lots of explosions.
youtu.be/BUIz3toVRSs?...
THPS2 challenge run video, here we come.
Here it is:
the Dark Souls Elite Knight Armor ported to Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2
www.nexusmods.com/tonyhawkspro...
special thanks to @thebacklogs.bsky.social for helping make this happen
the Dark Souls Elite Knight Armor ported to Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2
www.nexusmods.com/tonyhawkspro...
special thanks to @thebacklogs.bsky.social for helping make this happen
Dark Souls - Elite Knight
The iconic armor from the Dark Souls series
www.nexusmods.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
THPS2 challenge run video, here we come.
As someone who's never been good at riding a skateboard, I never got around to playing the Pro Skater series. And lemme tell ya, I've been missing out.
But what if my real-life skateboarding skills translated into the game itself?
youtu.be/rhOUZLm6Zlo?...
But what if my real-life skateboarding skills translated into the game itself?
youtu.be/rhOUZLm6Zlo?...
Can You Beat (100%) PRO SKATER 1 With Minimum Stats?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
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May 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
As someone who's never been good at riding a skateboard, I never got around to playing the Pro Skater series. And lemme tell ya, I've been missing out.
But what if my real-life skateboarding skills translated into the game itself?
youtu.be/rhOUZLm6Zlo?...
But what if my real-life skateboarding skills translated into the game itself?
youtu.be/rhOUZLm6Zlo?...
Ahhhh, Dark Souls 2. Amazing build variety, but soooooo long to finish, it takes a lot of willpower to load up another DS2 challenge run.
...or another challenge runner can come out of nowhere and slap me with their glove, challenging me to duel. That works too, I guess.
youtu.be/TThIbZaUolI
...or another challenge runner can come out of nowhere and slap me with their glove, challenging me to duel. That works too, I guess.
youtu.be/TThIbZaUolI
Can You Beat DARK SOULS 2 With Only 100 Greatarrows?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Ahhhh, Dark Souls 2. Amazing build variety, but soooooo long to finish, it takes a lot of willpower to load up another DS2 challenge run.
...or another challenge runner can come out of nowhere and slap me with their glove, challenging me to duel. That works too, I guess.
youtu.be/TThIbZaUolI
...or another challenge runner can come out of nowhere and slap me with their glove, challenging me to duel. That works too, I guess.
youtu.be/TThIbZaUolI
So Rebellion came to me and asked me to try to break their game, Atomfall.
Not sure why they thought I'd be a good fit, it's not like you can craft bombs or anyth- what's that? You can?
And there's 6 different types?
...well, you all know what time it is.
youtu.be/gpt47Rxyq60
Not sure why they thought I'd be a good fit, it's not like you can craft bombs or anyth- what's that? You can?
And there's 6 different types?
...well, you all know what time it is.
youtu.be/gpt47Rxyq60
Can You Beat ATOMFALL With Only Explosives?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
youtu.be
April 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So Rebellion came to me and asked me to try to break their game, Atomfall.
Not sure why they thought I'd be a good fit, it's not like you can craft bombs or anyth- what's that? You can?
And there's 6 different types?
...well, you all know what time it is.
youtu.be/gpt47Rxyq60
Not sure why they thought I'd be a good fit, it's not like you can craft bombs or anyth- what's that? You can?
And there's 6 different types?
...well, you all know what time it is.
youtu.be/gpt47Rxyq60
In case you missed it, we hit more than 2x our original goal for the charity stream!
Never underestimate the power and generosity of the Dark Souls community. Their jolly cooperation knows no bounds.
Stream VOD is uploading, Part 1 today and Part 2 tomorrow.
Enjoy 24 hours of Soulstuber panic :)
Never underestimate the power and generosity of the Dark Souls community. Their jolly cooperation knows no bounds.
Stream VOD is uploading, Part 1 today and Part 2 tomorrow.
Enjoy 24 hours of Soulstuber panic :)
April 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In case you missed it, we hit more than 2x our original goal for the charity stream!
Never underestimate the power and generosity of the Dark Souls community. Their jolly cooperation knows no bounds.
Stream VOD is uploading, Part 1 today and Part 2 tomorrow.
Enjoy 24 hours of Soulstuber panic :)
Never underestimate the power and generosity of the Dark Souls community. Their jolly cooperation knows no bounds.
Stream VOD is uploading, Part 1 today and Part 2 tomorrow.
Enjoy 24 hours of Soulstuber panic :)
Reposted by The Backlogs
A big thank you to @thebacklogs.bsky.social for trying out our latest update and the Daily Challenge!
Battle Shapers is all about bulid variety and adapting in the middle of a run when you find that perfect weapon or ability modifier.
But what if we had to use only what we were given when leaving the hideout? Or just the worst weapon in the game?
Sure, why not. I'll do both.
youtu.be/xOzrm0jd7dw
But what if we had to use only what we were given when leaving the hideout? Or just the worst weapon in the game?
Sure, why not. I'll do both.
youtu.be/xOzrm0jd7dw
Can You Beat BATTLE SHAPERS With Only Starter Gear?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
youtu.be
March 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A big thank you to @thebacklogs.bsky.social for trying out our latest update and the Daily Challenge!
Battle Shapers is all about bulid variety and adapting in the middle of a run when you find that perfect weapon or ability modifier.
But what if we had to use only what we were given when leaving the hideout? Or just the worst weapon in the game?
Sure, why not. I'll do both.
youtu.be/xOzrm0jd7dw
But what if we had to use only what we were given when leaving the hideout? Or just the worst weapon in the game?
Sure, why not. I'll do both.
youtu.be/xOzrm0jd7dw
Can You Beat BATTLE SHAPERS With Only Starter Gear?
YouTube video by The Backlogs
youtu.be
March 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Battle Shapers is all about bulid variety and adapting in the middle of a run when you find that perfect weapon or ability modifier.
But what if we had to use only what we were given when leaving the hideout? Or just the worst weapon in the game?
Sure, why not. I'll do both.
youtu.be/xOzrm0jd7dw
But what if we had to use only what we were given when leaving the hideout? Or just the worst weapon in the game?
Sure, why not. I'll do both.
youtu.be/xOzrm0jd7dw