Square-Enix recently announced a reboot/sequel to their NES genre mash-up King's Knight to tie in with the upcoming Final Fantasy XV. King's Knight has gotten kind of a bad rap since its release in...
Pokémon is 20 years old! To celebrate two decades of pocket monsters, Joe takes a look at one of the rarest games in the series, Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire for the Nintendo GameCube.
Joe shares his thoughts on Undertale, a profoundly emotional RPG that is bursting with heart, personality and charm. While it's often compared to EarthBound, Undertale is more than just an homage -...
Joe takes a look at Thief Town, the retro-style stab 'em up that brings back same-couch multiplayer fun! Have a great time with your friends by stabbing them before they stab you. DECEPTION!
What up squiddos, Joe's here today to tell you about how totally fresh Splatoon is. Whether you're a kid or a squid, this splatastic Wii U game is an ink-redibly good time. Stay fresh!
The classic NES duck zappin', dog laughin' shooter is back on the Wii U Virtual Console. How does playing with a Wii Remote compare to the NES Zapper? JOE INVESTIGATES.
Joe takes a look at the new Jab GamePad controller from Retro Fighters which aims to add some modern flair to the classic NES controller. How does the controller hold up? Watch the video to find ou...
I was really excited when Microsoft announced the Xbox Design Lab at E3, which would let you design your own custom Xbox One controller. I had wanted a new controller to use on my PC, so I saved up...
Tired of the cumbersome AC adapter mess that comes with owning a Sega Genesis, Sega CD and 32X, Joe puts Retro Game Cave's Sega Trio AC adapter through its paces.
It's summer, so everyone's gonna want you to go outside. Outside is hot, full of bugs and there's no video games there. Instead, Joe runs down the top 10 summery games to play while you stay inside...
Super Mario 64 is now 20 years old, and what better time than now to share why it's my favorite game of all time? It's a wonderful, amazing game that means the world to me for many reasons that I'm...
As a Nintendo 64 fan, there's nothing like using the three-pronged controller for Virtual Console games and a good round of Smash Bros. Thanks to Raphnet Technologies, now you can use your Nintendo...
New console launches are always exciting and it's tons of fun diving into all the new games. As a Nintendo fan, Joe finally decides which Nintendo console had the best launch lineup.
The Nintendo 64 had some great games that never came out in North America. Joe shows you how to play them without having to open up and modify your console!
Joe and Christina spent the seventh episode of their podcast, the OTPCast, deliberating and discussing a collaborative top 10 games of 2015 list that represented them both. These are the games they...
In celebration of EVO a couple of weekends ago I wanted to showcase my custom arcade fightstick, featuring the PS360+ PCB and artwork designed by my wife!
The console startup sequence is an unappreciated art - it's what gives a console its personality and really sets the mood for when you sit down to sink into some great games. Today Joe runs down th...
Mr. Do!'s Wild Ride is a super fun game that unfortunately never made it out of arcades. A first for The Backlog, Joe shares his experiences with his favorite coin-operated game in hopes of sharing...
Joe digs into Heiankyo Alien, a super cool action-puzzler for the Game Boy that's simple in concept and execution but difficult to put down once you get going.
Strap on your snowboard and get ready to shred with Joe as he tells you all about Cool Boarders 2, one of his favorite games for the PlayStation. A pre-Tony Hawk extreme sports game, Cool Boarders ...
The Backlog returns with a fresh coat of paint and a look at Tetris Battle Gaiden, the best multiplayer game you've never played. This phenomenal spin on Tetris unfortunately never made it out of J...
Joe goes back to the island to talk to you about Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition for the Genesis, a game that's super dumb on paper but is actually pretty stupid awesome.
After getting so many requests for more Dragon Ball after the Super Butōden episode, Joe covers six more fighting games from the Mega Drive, Super Famicom, PlayStation and Saturn.