“Here’s Where it Gets Crazy, Y’all.” Oh boy, was I not prepared for this. While the past two episodes of Atlanta Season 2 have been fun, if sluggish, affairs, this week’s episode, “Money Bag Shawty,” is Atlanta…
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts. Just beat: Nine Sols, UFO 50. Working on: Metaphor: ReFantazio. Can't wait for: Hollow Knight: Silksong. Follow David on Twitter at @David_Silbert to keep up to date with all things The Punished Backlog.
Coming Out Swinging Recently, the Punished Backlog team looked at the best video game end sequences in gaming. But an impressive opening level is just as important as a triumphant close. Whether it be an…
February Sheds Some Blood as Fantasy Teams Begin to Falter When we last checked in with fantasy, things were going great for our contestants. The launches of Monster Hunter: World, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Shadow of…
The Cost of Fame Robbin’ Season continues in full force with Atlanta Season 2’s second episode, “Sportin’ Waves.” From drug deals gone bad, to shopping trips turned to shopping sprees, to acoustic covers, there’s a lot…
Smash, Octopath Traveler, and Ports… Glorious Ports Well…wow. That was a Nintendo Direct that started off with all of us here being generally pretty whelmed before dropping a major bombshell on us. Let’s get started…
Put Your Detective Pikachu Hats On Nintendo has once again stealth announced a new Direct. Dropping tomorrow—Wednesday, March 7—at 2pm PT, the Nintendo Direct will provide a half hour’s worth of information on Switch and…
Robbin’ Season Starts Off Strong Donald Glover is no stranger to success. Initially a sketch comic during his studies at New York University, Glover quickly gained traction with his writing work on the show 30 Rock.…
Honoring the Best Publisher, Developer, and Game of 2017 The time has come. After weeks of deliberation, voting, and award coverage, we have arrived at the fourth and final wave of our Best of 2017…
Big Releases and Big Delays Headline Month of January Our fantasy gaming league is off to the races! After an exciting draft, the Punished Backlog staff kicked back, relaxed, and watched the madness unfold for…
The Best of Each Platform in 2017 January has come and gone, and though it’s a new month, our Best of 2017 coverage continues! Having already shared our Industry Awards and Storytelling and Presentation Awards,…