In our NBA The Run review, learn how this NBA Street spiritual successor tries, but fails, to live up to its predecessor.
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts.
Just beat: Yakuza 0, Sleeping Dogs.
Working on: Ys VIII.
Can't wait for: GTA VI.
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In this episode of The Punished Podcast, we discuss the past, present, and future of games media and journalism.
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