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The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

Samuel Roberts and Matthew Castle
The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast
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  • The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

    The First-Person Draft (with Jeremy Peel)

    19/06/2026 | 2h 37 mins.
    10 categories, 30 picks – time for another draft, this time about first-person shooters and related games. Vote for the winner here. We'll update this post with who picked what later today.
    These are the 10 categories:

    Single-player shooter
    Multiplayer shooter
    Sim (including immersive sim)
    Game with emphasis on movement or platforming
    Narrative or horror game
    Game from the last 5 years
    RPG
    Free pick
    Wild card (has to be below 80 on Metacritic)
    Game with notable first-person animations (either involving your hands or the faces of other characters)
    This is the Deus Ex: Invisible War-like game Jeremy referenced during this episode.
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    Our 10 Most Anticipated Games from Summer Games Fest 2026

    12/06/2026 | 2h
    We all survived another week-plus of marketing livestreams! These were our picks of the best upcoming games, including our thoughts on the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo showcases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

    Mina the Hollower, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight + Mailbag

    04/06/2026 | 1h 43 mins.
    Bond is done! Now for some other great games that landed in May, plus the new Onimusha demo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Two Giant Men Play 007 First Light

    28/05/2026 | 1h 49 mins.
    It's here – the James Bond game we've been waiting almost six years for! How much Hitman is in First Light? And how successfully does IO borrow from Naughty Dog? We discuss these subjects and many more across almost two hours.

    We've done our best to keep this episode free of spoilers. You'll hear about none of the major story beats in this one.
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  • The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

    Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Titanium Court + Mailbag

    22/05/2026 | 2h 10 mins.
    A What We've Been Playing and Mailbag combo episode, also featuring our own personal versions of a Mixtape-style music compilation. And a profane joke about chimneys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast
Games media writers Matthew Castle (NGamer, Rock Paper Shotgun) and Samuel Roberts (PC Gamer, gamesTM, TechRadar) talk about video games and their years covering them professionally. Our logo is by John Strike, and our theme tune is by Barry 'Epoch' Topping (@nostoppingepoch on Twitter). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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