The Dark Tower, based on the acclaimed fantasy books by Stephen King, recently hit theaters to poor reception. In honor of the original series, I’ve provided my thoughts on the very first book of the Dark Tower saga, The Gunslinger.
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.
Spotlight Shines on Nintendo’s Biggest Games Two weeks after its Summer Nindie Showcase, Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Direct. Airing Wednesday, September 13th at 3pm PT | 6pm ET, the Direct will last just…
As soon as it came, it went. Hunter x Hunter is going back on hiatus, everybody. I blame myself for jinxing it, but I blame Dragon Quest XI most of all.
The Very Best of JRPG Town Themes Japanese role-playing games are heralded for their colorful characters, captivating stories, and majestic worlds. They’re also known for having amazing music. JRPG soundtracks help set the stage for…
Love the level design of The Legend of Zelda? Enjoy the unpredictability of roguelike games? Songbringer attempts to merge both together in one package.
Nintendo’s ‘Nindie’ Games Take Center Stage Nintendo just announced that it will host a Nintendo Direct focusing on upcoming indie titles for the Nintendo Switch. Broadcasting Wednesday at 10am PT and 1pm ET, this marks…
We’re back! A little later than usual, but we’re here! It’s been a packed week for us. Game of Thrones Season 7 has concluded, and now we’re all sad. Be on the look out in…
It’s been 3 weeks since the release of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, and yet Yoshihiro Togashi is still writing Hunter x Hunter chapters. I know — crazy, right?
Welcome to another glorious week! With the summer winding down, what better time to dust off the cobwebs of that backlog of yours. Here’s what we’re up to as fall approaches: David Last week was…
Is Square Enix’s Comeback Imminent? After years of development, Dragon Quest XI released in Japan last month. While this headline would be worthy news in and of itself, the Japanese release of the game was…