Episode 101: Bayonetta 3 and Platinum

The wonderful 101st episode of The Back Page attempts to build a 5-game hall of fame from the entire PlatinumGames catalogue.

October 28, 2022

Episode 100: Clip Show

It’s a clip show. Enjoy the clips.

October 21, 2022

Episode 99: Best Visual Novels (with Lucy Blundell)

Lucy Blundell joins us to discuss one of Matthew’s favourite genres: the (usually) non-horny visual novel.

October 14, 2022

Episode 98: From MinnMax to Game Informer (with Ben Hanson)

We’re joined by Ben Hanson of MinnMax on this episode, who shares a bunch of great stories from his many years making videos.

October 7, 2022

Episode 97: Games Court – Judge Sammy's Garbage Barge

A grim fate awaits anyone who gets on the wrong side of Judge Big Sammy.

September 30, 2022

Episode 96: GTA Clones on Trial

From The Getaway to Sleeping Dogs, this week Judge Matthew Castle puts the open world games that followed in GTA 3’s wake on trial.

September 23, 2022

Episode 95: The Lucasarts Adventure Games Hall of Fame (with Ashley Day)

We try to boil down the complete library of Lucasarts adventure games into five representative titles.

September 16, 2022

Episode 94: Splatoon 3 + Nintendo's Newer Series Explained

Matthew talks us through his many hours agonising over a Splatoon 3 review.

September 9, 2022

Episode 93: What We've Been Playing (September 2022)

Saints Row, Arcade Paradise, Ryse: Son of Rome, Splatoon 3, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron and Escape Academy are the games discussed.

September 2, 2022

Episode 92: The 2000-2005 PC Gaming Draft

It’s draft revenge time! Who can pick the 10 best games released during the years 2000-2005?

August 26, 2022