The Backlog Check-in Vol. 420: 1/17/26: MIO: Memories In Orbit Edition

[jfissel]

Ghost Cam (Quest 3, Quest 2, Quest, PC) – January 19
On-Together (PC, Mac) – January 19
Carnedge (PC) - January 19
Hack and Climb (PC) – January 20
MIO: Memories In Orbit (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - January 20
Gooey (PC) - January 21
TR-49 (PC, iOS) - January 21
Arknights: Endfield (PS5, PC, iOS, Android) - January 22
Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Switch 2) – January 22
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2) – January 22
Hermit and Pig (PC) - January 22
Banquet For Fools (PC) - January 23
Escape The Ever After (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - January 23


Finished: Nothing

Now Playing: Once Upon a Katamari (trophy cleanup), PowerWash Simulator 2

Added to Backlog: Nothing

Current Backlog: 39 games




The PS2 Anthology people are back with a PS one (well, technically they already did a volume 1, but you can buy either volumes 2-4 or the whole thing). I am not getting it, but I do owe some of you a few pictures of the PS2 book in case you are interested in this one.

[jfissel]

Nice packaging, high quality paper and color, heavy.

[isthatallyougot]

Nice packaging, high quality paper and color, heavy.

Awesome! I see God of War, Okami and Prince of Persia, but the last spine isn't obvious from what's visible. (Edit: I'm going to guess Final Fantasy X) Looks amazing though. I knew I should have picked it up, but I've developed kind of an aversion to "stuff" over the years, lol, so I'm not too hurt having passed on it. Thanks for sharing though, and I'll enjoy it vicariously through your appreciation.

I defeated

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Dhoulmagus

and completed the quest to

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reopen the Baccarat casino with the Cash and Carrie sibliings

in DQ8. Such an incredibly fun ride so far! I'm a little over 50 hours, but have no idea how much time is left, and given potential distractions (the casino), it doesn't really matter. I'll just keep enjoying myself until I am through with things.

Cane, it's a big night for you brother! I'm pulling for Indiana just because of their (mostly) historical insignificance in college football. But there is a part of me that is rooting for you and your boys, knowing what it would probably mean to you. I would have to imagine that the U winning tonight would rank very highly in the history of your sports-fan moments...maybe the very top? Anyway, I hope it's a good game.

[canedaddy]

Wow, j... that PS2 set looks sooooo good. I'm at the stage where I'm no longer accumulating such things, but that is one worth owning for sure.

Cane, it's a big night for you brother! I'm pulling for Indiana just because of their (mostly) historical insignificance in college football. But there is a part of me that is rooting for you and your boys, knowing what it would probably mean to you. I would have to imagine that the U winning tonight would rank very highly in the history of your sports-fan moments...maybe the very top? Anyway, I hope it's a good game.

Yes indeed. This season and the playoff run have been extremely sweet since the Canes have risen up to vanquish almost all of our hated rivals (Notre Dame, UF, FSU, Ohio State, two teams from the great SEC). Would that make it the greatest moment ever if they win? Possibly! One thing that holds it back is Indiana is so dang likable and long-suffering. It would be much more enjoyable to beat a hated team or at least one of the CFB giants in the title game. We will see how it goes. I will be shocked if it's not a very close game.


Played recently: Astro Bot

Finished: nothing

Added to backlog: nothing

Astro Bot is still a blast! It's so cool that they put so many different PlayStation figures in there. Many great surprises and chuckles. And that is just icing on the cake of a spectacular 3-D platformer.

[jfissel]

Awesome! I see God of War, Okami and Prince of Persia, but the last spine isn't obvious from what's visible. (Edit: I'm going to guess Final Fantasy X) Looks amazing though. I knew I should have picked it up, but I've developed kind of an aversion to "stuff" over the years, lol, so I'm not too hurt having passed on it. Thanks for sharing though, and I'll enjoy it vicariously through your appreciation.

It is indeed FFX, nice guess. Those dust covers were a cool touch.