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

    Mina the Hollower, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight + Mailbag
    Jun 4 2026
    Bond is done! Now for some other great games that landed in May, plus the new Onimusha demo.

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Two Giant Men Play 007 First Light

    Two Giant Men Play 007 First Light
    May 28 2026

    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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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Titanium Court + Mailbag

    Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Titanium Court + Mailbag
    May 22 2026
    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.

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    2 hrs and 11 mins
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This is a must listen podcast if you enjoy gaming. 2 veteran games journalists talking about games. Just joyous. Plenty of content to get stuck into.

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