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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
  • What We've Been Playing (Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove)

    What We've Been Playing (Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove)
    Jul 10 2026

    Our monthly attempt to make a normal video games podcast.


    Games played this week: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Duskfade, Super Scram Kitty, Dimhaven - The Lost Source, Virtue and a Sledgehammer (mistakenly referred to by Samuel multiple times as 'Virtue is a Sledgehammer', the buffoon).


    Here's the thread on naming games by Hannah Flynn, as discussed at the end of this episode.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Games Court – Judge Castle Decides Edition

    Games Court – Judge Castle Decides Edition
    Jul 3 2026

    The worst format in podcasting is back, fresh from the Castle Island Backrooms. This time, we've got even more moral conundrums for Judge Castle to figure out.


    Find the image referenced in this episode here.

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Two Giant Men Play Grand Theft Auto V

    Two Giant Men Play Grand Theft Auto V
    Jun 26 2026

    Our irregular GTA series reaches its finale with the most recent game in the series: 2013's Grand Theft Auto 5. From the heists to the torture mission, what holds up well in 2026?


    This week's music is from the GTA 5 soundtrack by Tangerine Dream.

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    3 hrs and 5 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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