Show Notes
A New Year means new resolutions and for many of us that includes making a pledge to chip away at the ever-growing backlog. Are you going to tackle a new series? Revisit an old classic? Are some of last year's hits on sale for the right price? Or do you need something effervescent to pair with a white meat? Eric, Victor, and special guest John Carson discuss what drives them to check games of the list, and whether that's even something we should be beating ourselves up over.
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Also in this episode:
More comments on genAI at Larian
Final Fantasy XI updates for 2026!
Fire Emblem Path of Radiance on Nintendo Switch Online
Magic the Gathering Update
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Timestamps:
12:04 - Main Topic - How To Handle One's Backlog
59:12 - Random Encounters
1:16:32 - The Tavern - Holiday Gaming Habits
1:30:26 - Magic the Gathering Nook
Music Used in this Episode:
Do Your Best - [Breath of Fire III]
A Curious Tale - [Secret of Mana]
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