Joe has been playing video games since he was four, which, if you've been keeping score, was a very long time ago. A fan of games both new and old, he now parades around the internet spreading the gospel on forgotten gaming gems that are still cheap and easy to find via his show The Backlog that no one watches. His mom says you should follow him on Twitter (@SpaceKappa).
Joe introduces you to Inspector Gadget on the SNES, a licensed game that surprisingly does justice to everyone’s favorite bumbling cyborg detective.
Joe introduces you to Tempo, a super fun, super charming, super colorful platformer that proves that Sega’s 32X isn’t a joke.
Joe introduces you to Whomp ‘Em, a rock-solid action platformer that underwent some changes in its Journey to the West.
Joe goes hands-on (er, hand-on) with the ASCII Grip One-Handed Controller for the PlayStation by ASCIIWARE. Is it the perfect RPG controller as it was promoted during its release?
Joe introduces you to Catrap, an incredibly fun but challenging puzzle game that’s an absolute must-have for gaming on the go.
Joe tells you about Arkista’s Ring, an incredibly enjoyable action game that’s simple to play but delivers big on good times and good feelings.
It’s Joe’s 30th birthday, and to celebrate he’s made a list of his favorite game from every year he’s been alive.
Pokémon Master Joe tells you about Pokémon Puzzle Challenge for the Game Boy Color, a must-have puzzle game that blends the great tastes of Pokémon Gold & Silver and Tetris Attack.
Joe tells you about Brawl Brothers, a working-class beat ’em up that’s got a lot going for it, including a very confusing lineage.
Joe takes you on a guided tour through the Super Butōden series of Dragon Ball fighting games and explains how the series’ formula evolved over time.
Joe gets a-HEAD (hurr) of himself to tell you about Dynamite Headdy, a solid action-platformer from the amazing team that brought you Gunstar Heroes.
It’s the holiday season again, and to celebrate Joe gathered some friends to share their favorite retro gaming Christmas memories.
Scott Pilgrim vs The Backlog concludes with Clash at Demonhead, a surprisingly large action game with gadgets galore and dozens of areas to traverse.
Scott Pilgrim vs The Backlog continues! In 1991, the NES was graced with a game about a cyborg cop whose thirst for justice was quenched only by punching things until they exploded. Shatterhand is that game.
Kicking off “Scott Pilgrim vs The Backlog,” Joe talks about Crash ‘N’ The Boys: Street Challenge for NES, a rough-and-tumble track and field game that’s great for rowdy multiplayer sessions.
In this how-to video, Joe walks you through the process of reviving your blinking NES by boiling the 72-pin connector. No need to buy any aftermarket replacement!
The Halloween episodes come to a close with Costume Quest, a non-retro game with tons of charm that will have you feeling warm and fuzzy about childhood Halloweens gone by.
Do you like monsters? How about parties? If you answered “yes” to one or both of these questions then Joe has the perfect NES game for you this Halloween.
Joe dons the tiny cape of young Dracula-kun and introduces you to this charming and challenging Castlevania spinoff for the Famicom.