It’s here! As of episode #685, this year’s Backlog Attack has commenced, and we’re inviting you to play along!
All you have to do is play through your old, unfinished games for the next few weeks! To get started, come up with a list of games you plan to play (we’re doing four each). Then share the list with us here in the comments, on Bluesky (don’t forget to add #BacklogAttack and tag @VGHangover), in the #backlog-attack channel on our Discord, or even via email by emailing contact@vghangover.com.
Along the way, earn extra points by completing bonus Backlog Attack challenges, which will be revealed on this month’s episodes:
Challenge 1: Revealed in Episode 686
Challenge 2: Revealed in Episode 687
Challenge 3: Revealed in Episode 688
Challenge 4: Revealed in Episode 689
At the end of the month (midnight, September 1), we’ll choose a winner based on who we think has achieved the greatest feat of backloggery, and that person will receive the fall new release game of their choice!*
The winner will be judged based on several factors that aren’t just limited to the number of games you played or completed. For instance, maybe your backlog goal was to finally reach the summit in Peak, while also scaling an active volcano in real life. That’s impressive! Maybe win-a-new-game-impressive! (But also, please consider backlog goals that don’t involve active volcanoes.)
To enter, just comment with your list of games, either on this post or on the pinned post in our Discord‘s #backlog-attack channel. Make sure to follow us on Bluesky and listen to the show over the next few weeks so you can keep up with those bonus challenges.
If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a line via Bluesky or email and we’ll be happy to explain any of the rules. We think it’s simple enough, though: play your old games, win a new one! Now get to it!
* Prize will be the standard edition of the chosen game on your platform of choice. Release date delivery provided where available.