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The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast

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
  • The Best Games of 2005

    The Best Games of 2005
    May 23 2025

    57 minutes and 13 seconds – that's the timestamp you want for all the game chatter, including two top 10 lists of the best games of 2005. Skip all the bullshit!


    For everyone else? Enjoy tales of college woes and secret freezer politics. Nonsense podcasting awaits.


    This week's music is from the Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater soundtrack by Harry Gregson-Williams.

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    2 hrs and 30 mins
  • GOTY 2025 Check-In

    GOTY 2025 Check-In
    May 16 2025

    Our guest cancelled! Gah. Well, here's an episode we airlifted out of our collective asses. Hopefully it's not too bad with two days' notice to plan it.



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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Games Court – Castle Island x Blue Prince Edition

    Games Court – Castle Island x Blue Prince Edition
    May 9 2025

    20ish listeners' pre-owned purchases go on trial before Judge Castle, as Games Court returns!


    We also talk about this week's GTA 6 trailer, with a brief section on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, too. Do get in touch if you have any future Games Court entries, and we'll keep making them.


    This week's music is from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Lorien Testard.

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    1 hr and 55 mins
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