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Chris takes a shower after being bonded to his underwear. Kelley loses an SD card into the wormhole. Ryan tells us his latest fantasy life update. And Robert needs 12 games of context to really get into a story. Question of the Week If you can bond with an ordinary every day object that will become a powerful weapon, what would it be? Check out the show notes here!

The 2026 season of RPG Backtrack kicks off with a big, fat vacation in ancient Greece. Join us, with guests Sam, Pascal, and Josh, as we climb the butts of multiple statues in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.

This week in Q&A Quest, we ring in the new year by discussing the packed early release schedule. We also discuss what we played over the holidays.

As the year comes to a close, we wrap up with a round table of bite-sized independently developed RPGs for your playing pleasure. After all, an indie game a day keeps the triple A trash away. Enjoy some passion projects with guests Sam and Ryan Costa.

The Q&A Quest crew wraps their 2025 season by answering a slew of questions. We also discuss Metroid and upcoming RPG releases in the new year.

Chris is excited that the Switch 2 is a real boy with a Skyrim game of its own. Kelley plays with a jungle cat on the holodeck. Ryan points out it can’t be a bad game if it never existed. Josh is watching with microwave repair videos. Robert is looking forward to an Xillia Christmas. Oh no, not the save files! Question of the Week Tell us about your holiday presents you gave or received. Check out the show notes here!

On this week’s backtrack, we go back to Dragon Quest with two recent entries in the Monsters sub-series. Technically, one of them isn’t a Monsters title, but started as one, so we counted it anyway. This time we feature a special guest from the Slime Time podcast, Bluestar, along with our regulars Robert and Wheels.

This week in Q&A Quest, the gang discusses the upcoming fourth entry in a major Nintendo franchise. We also answer a series of hard-hitting questions.

Kelley is shipping Billy the Kid with Socrates. Josh is hanging ornaments on his skill tree. Chris had his stolen (fair and square) horse stolen by an NPC and he is outraged! What’s your daddy rank? Question of the Week What’s a budget game YOU would recommend that’s under $20? Check out the show notes here!

In this episode, the gang discusses deals they may take advantage of this season. We also discuss the major new Steam products.

In this episode of Q&A Quest, we discuss more Pokémon Legends: Z-A. We also delve into a variety of questions.

The Yakuza Kiwami series continues, remaking Yakuza 2 with an extreme coat of paint. We have a crazy construction crew for this show, featuring Josh, Sam, Pascal, and David. Ripping the shirt off for a fight is mandatory.

Andi didn't expect cozy trauma. Chris didn't deserve to wear that uniform. Kelley didn't have the budget to get different stunt cats. 173467321476charlie32789777643tango732victor73117888732476789764376 lock

Chris is playing the new Manos: The Branches of Fate expansion for Path of Exile.Josh learns that fox girls come from the future. Kelley falls down a Warriors rabbit-hole but may find salvation in a Picross mouse-hole. Question of the Week What's a hobby that they were hesitant to try at first but found a passion for? Check out the show notes here!

This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss the recent Sony State of Play. We also discuss upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 releases.

This week in Q&A Quest, we discuss Dragon Quest. We also answer a wide-ranging set of questions.

Kelley must find and pet all the kitties, Chris mourns losing all his microplastics, Joshua is too old for SpongeBob, Andi agrees Thunder Bay is a JRPG Dungeon, and Sam goes to horny jail...as usual. Final death count for Chris: 63

Have you ever wondered what Sakamoto Ryoma's life was like, but need more wackiness in your Japanese history lesson? What about racing chickens or playing baseball with cannon balls? This week, Josh, David, Ryan M., and Pascal talk about a period piece with a touch of that Yakuza/Like a Dragon charm.

Matt recounts the horrors of when seven liquid metal slimes show up - and none of them run, because they knew what they were doing. Kelley tells the tale of when Team Rocket went to pick up some pizza. Ryan's Game Gear is somehow playing all his consoles. Andi learns it's just a harvest, not a lifetime.

WARNING! KEMCO ALERT! WARNING! Kemco RPGs have breached the Backtrack! The hazmat containment unit with Matt, Kelley, Robert, and Ryan C. have been called for clean-up! Be prepared for mediocrity while listening to this podcast. You have been warned!