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Podcasts The Punished Podcast

The Punished Podcast: Episode 26 – Backlog Challenge 2026

By The Punished Backlog and 5 moreApril 21, 2026

In this episode of The Punished Podcast, we reflect (and debate) the games that should be prioritized in our backlog in 2026.

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Podcasts The Punished Podcast

The Punished Podcast: Episode 25 – Video Game Review Scores

By The Punished Backlog and 3 moreMarch 25, 2026

In this episode of The Punished Podcast, we discuss the role of review scores in the gaming industry, especially for us as critics.