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The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

Written by: Samuel Roberts and Matthew Castle
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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).

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Episodes
  • What We've Been Playing (Splatoon Raiders, Denshattack!, The Incident at Galley House, Big Walk, Onimusha 2)

    What We've Been Playing (Splatoon Raiders, Denshattack!, The Incident at Galley House, Big Walk, Onimusha 2)
    Aug 14 2026

    More of the games we've been playing recently, before the September avalanche of big titles crashes into Back Page headquarters.


    Samuel's games: Denshattack!, The Incident at Galley House, Big Walk, Motorslice (a tiny bit)


    Matthew's games: Splatoon Raiders, The Message from Deep Space, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Two Giant Men Play Halo: Campaign Evolved + Backseat Design the Next Halo Game

    Two Giant Men Play Halo: Campaign Evolved + Backseat Design the Next Halo Game
    Aug 7 2026

    Some thoughts on the Halo remake, then almost an hour of total nonsense that we will never, ever speak of again.


    This week's music is from the Halo: Combat Evolved by Michael Salvatori and Martin O'Donnell.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • How to Make a Sequel to a Successful Video Game (with Jay Baylis)

    How to Make a Sequel to a Successful Video Game (with Jay Baylis)
    Jul 31 2026

    How many ideas get saved from the original game when you're making a sequel? Does it cost more money to make a follow-up? How do you make sure an indie sequel doesn't vanish without a trace?


    Our returning guest Jay Baylis answers these questions while discussing his next game with Bytten Studio, Cassette Beasts 2002.


    This week's music is from the Cassette Beasts soundtrack by Joel Baylis.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
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