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The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast
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A video games podcast by @mrbasil_pesto and
@samuelwroberts. New episode every Friday.

Patreon.com/backpagepod if you'd like to support us. Email: backpagegames@gmail.com, Discord: http://discord.gg/nEdhNnZxXg.
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We just got a load of new followers! Did old media die? Anyway, if you're new to the podcast, we discuss games and games media – people seem to quite like it. We like making it.

Here are a few episodes you might enjoy. This Xbox 360 competitive draft: open.spotify.com/episode/2cw9...
The Xbox 360 Games Mega Draft
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I dunno, I just don't think this new NPC character in Metroid Prime 4 feels in keeping with the spirit of the series
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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❤️ VIDEOVERSE is now available on Nintendo Switch! ❤️

👉 www.nintendo.com/de-de/Spiele...
VIDEOVERSE
Mache eine Reise zurück in die Zeit des frühen Internets und der Fanforen…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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💙 VIDEOVERSE is now available on PlayStation! 💙

👉 store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
November 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
New episode! How do you create an oral history feature about a game like Final Fantasy VII or Street Fighter 2? Former Polygon editor @mattleone.bsky.social joins us to discuss this, and his new site, @designroom.bsky.social.

Listen wherever you get podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/0dAo...
The Oral Histories of Video Games (with Matt Leone)
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November 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Who's playing Post Toad, though?
The first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here 🌟 Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the voice cast as Rosalina and Bowser Jr.

In theaters April 2026.
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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I've never had that deep relationship with Lumines that so many peers have written about brilliantly - but Arise definitely feels like an amazing environment to learn to love it. Another stunning Hydelic score, too. Almost feels wrong playing something this funky in my drab living room.
🎉 Lumines Arise Available Now for PS5 and Steam 🚀

Light, sound and haptics unite your senses. Feel the good vibes. Puzzle differently.

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2370000/Lumines_Arise
PS5: store.playstation.com/concept/10011885

lumines.game #LuminesArise
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A Matthew Castle modern classic (that he hasn't finished yet)!
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is on sale for 20% off on Steam AND Switch!! If you’ve been meaning to try this game, now would be a great time. Honestly some of my absolute favorite voice acting work went into this project, playing a mascot AND a villain. The dream!

#VA #Hundred_Line
Save 20% on The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- on Steam
Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi join forces for the first time to deliver the ULTIMATE adventure game! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can the...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Let's pretend we planned this deliberately, eh?
Join us on Wednesday, Nov 12, at 6am PT for the Nintendo Direct featuring the world premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie official trailer. Please note that no game information will be included in this presentation.

Watch here: ninten.do/6019tMEcd
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Now on Patreon! Two Giant Men Play Super Mario Galaxy 2. The set is complete!

Sign up here if you'd like to hear it, then listen on the platform of your choice:
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Spoiler alert: still one of the greatest games of all time.
New episode! Two Giant Men Play Super Mario Galaxy. About 40 minutes of background on the game, then 1 hour 20 of *takes*.

Listen wherever you get podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/298u...
Two Giant Men Play Super Mario Galaxy
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November 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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1 WEEK UNTIL VIDEOVERSE IS ON CONSOLES!! :O
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
New episode! Two Giant Men Play Super Mario Galaxy. About 40 minutes of background on the game, then 1 hour 20 of *takes*.

Listen wherever you get podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/298u...
Two Giant Men Play Super Mario Galaxy
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November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Coming tomorrow! Two Giant Men Play Super Mario Galaxy. A comprehensive episode on an all-time classic.

But can Matthew and Samuel's friendship survive the comparisons to Astro Bot? Here's a preview:
November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
*adds 'Two Giant Men Play GTA 5' and 'Two Giant Men Play Red Dead Redemption 2' to the podcast schedule*
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Ah yes, the four greatest games of all time.
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Seven Mysteries of Honjo?
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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How lucky we are to have Cas and the team throwing everything at every issue of APWOT. An honour to be asked to contribute - so many great writers I can't wait to dig into. Its annual arrival is a highlight of my gaming year. Treat yourself to a copy and you won't be disappointed.
🤖🌟 Issue 6 of APWOT is live on Kickstarter! 🌟🤖

Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.

Get in there!

💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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That’s so cool! Seeing that Kodaka was gonna be featured made me double sure to back the issue, and now seeing Matthew’s involved has made me triple glad I did, looking forward to it!
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Finally reading his Shu Takumi interview from Issue 3 - great stuff!
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Recorded a lovely Mario Galaxy chat last night - a whole two hours on this most sacred of gaming texts. Now blasting through Galaxy 2 for a Patreon episode. Easiest homework I've ever had.
November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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And what does Switch 2 have that those other consoles didn't? Welcome Tour.
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Tomorrow. 💫
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM