Episode 4 – Discussing Board Games
Hosts – Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, Tyler Topic – A discussion about board games and how they differ from RPGs. We also talk about the different types of board games that are being produced today, some...
View ArticleEpisode 9 – Silk, Spurs, and Steam!
Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, and Bryan Topic - In this episode, part 2 of our settings series, we discuss the trappings of wild west, Victoriana, steam punk, and a few other derivatives of 1800s...
View ArticleInterviews – Episode 2 – Chris Birch
The CarpeGm Interview Series – Episode 2 – Chris Birch Notes - “World War Two…with tentacles!” I was able to sit down and chat (via Skype) with Chris Birch of Modiphious about his new...
View ArticleD&D Playtest Continues…
The Dungeons and Dragons Next playtest is still going on, and will be for a while. Judging from the materials released so far, it looks like Wizards of the Coast is trying to include concepts from...
View ArticleReview: Lords of Waterdeep
Under no circumstances do I enter into a relationship with a new game lightly, particularly when it costs around $50 to do so. As an old school tabletop RPG player, I certainly already own more than...
View ArticleReview: Save Doctor Lucky
One of the sincere joys of being a consummate gamer with a semi-serious friend addiction is the opporunity to check out new games… which will invariably happen even more after Santa has his way with me...
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 2 – Licensed Games & XCOM
Join Kyle, David, and Aaron this week as we discuss licensed properties in gaming and their effects on a game’s quality. Plus we talk Sleeping Dogs and it’s similarities to Grand Theft Auto (actually...
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 3 – The World of Tomorrow
Join Kyle, David, Aaron, and Penrod in this episode where we discuss the future of gaming; specifically where the industry is heading (for better or worse) and where we want to see it go. But first...
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 4 – Gaming on a Budget
Join Kyle, David, Aaron, and special guest Nathan Elliott this week as we offer tips and tricks on how to stretch your dollar while gaming on a budget. But first we talk how to grief in Minecraft, why...
View ArticleThe Oleg Story
Hammer-wielding Mafia hit men, Russian spies, Racists, shivs, and cigarettes………. Just another Friday night in Cell Black A! I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Nail Adam, the head of a new...
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 5 – Keeping Classics Alive
Join Kyle, David, and Penrod this week as we discuss the best ways to keep classic games alive whether it be HD collections, reboots, Virtual Console releases, emulation, etc. But first we talk...
View ArticleModiphius Calling – Episode 1
Welcome to Modiphius Calling - our new regular tabletop podcast hosted by Josh O’Connor and Chris Birch. You can expect news of our main games such as Achtung! Cthulhu, Mutant Chronicles, our...
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 6 – Cheaters!
Join Kyle, David, Aaron, & Penrod this week as we discuss cheating in games and the ethical questions that follow. But first we gab about Far Cry 3, kicking butt in Tiny & Big: Grandpa’s...
View ArticleBackwards compatible – Ep 7 – Sonic The Deadhog
Join the gang this week as we discuss the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise and try to decypher exactly what went wrong in it’s storied 22 year history. But first Penrod celebrates his Birthday by romancing...
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 8 – Gaming Etiquette
Join the gang this week as we discuss the dos and don’ts in the unwritten law of gaming etiquette. DON’T BE THAT GUY! But first! We discuss renaming to The official Saints Row podcast, wreaking havoc...
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 9 – Downloadable Content
Join the gang this week as we take a look at the DLC phenomenon that has manifested (and plagued) this generation of gaming. Access to this week’s topic discussion is also now available for the low low...
View ArticleLet’s Play “Paranormal” w/ Backwards Compatible
Due to some unforeseen audio issues there won’t be a new episode of The Backwards Compatible Podcast this week. But fear not! The two Kyle’s were able to record a Let’s Play for your viewing pleasure....
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 10 – Prepare to Die Edition
The boys are back in town and the clown show is off hiatus as the gang regroups after a month long silence. Fear not! We kick things back into gear with another League of Legends hour including talk on...
View ArticleLet’s Play “Dark Souls” w/ Backwards Compatible
Join Kyle & David as they raise hell in the Darkroot Gardens, traverse the depths in the Tomb of the Giants, get into some PvP action, defeat the Gravelord Nito and of course, DIE! Live through a...
View ArticleBackwards Compatible – Ep 11 – These Happy Days
Join the Gang this week as we discuss what we’ve been playing. Kyle forces David to buy Fallout 3 (at gunpoint), we continue the Dark Souls/Demon’s Souls talk (INVISIBLE WALKWAYS!), keep erections at...
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