Hello, it’s me. Geoff spouted something about not being well, conveniently, on our last day of work, so he’s not here to cover the Flamebait Friday Debate as usual. To be honest, I think he just wanted to rush off to get a head start on his holiday backlog…
We all have one of those, right? I’m not talking about an overall backlog – a million games grabbed over years of sales that have sat, waiting to be played forever (and probably never will be). No, I’m talking about those titles we actually intend to get to during the festive season – a time when solid 24/7 gaming can actually be a thing (at least for a week or two), before we rush headlong into 2016.
Me? I’ve got Metal Gear Solid V to finish still. I dived into that game face first when it released, and sunk in dozens of hours. Yet, I’ve yet to reach the very end, because other games arrived and stole my attention. These holidays, I will give Snake all the love he deserves, and see that story through.
I’ve also got Tales from the Borderlands. I played half of the first episode about four months ago, and loved the heck out of it. I decided to put off the entire game until December though, because at the time, the season was not yet complete. I look forward to binging it in its entirety in a single day.
Both of these titles above will be supplemented of course, with those others that will never, ever go away. Counter-Strike Global Offensive and Hearthstone are wildly addictive, and are probably part of the problem for me having a backlog in the first place. I ain’t even mad though, they both make for fantastic time sinks when I need a break from that solo gaming experience.
So yeah, that’s my holiday plan in a nutshell. I aim to finish at least Metal Gear Solid V and Tales from the Borderlands. I’m definitely hoping to get through a few more after them too though.
What about you? What’s your holiday backlog looking like? Is it filled with old gems that have been waiting to be played, or is it filled with new titles that you’ve been saving exclusively for the festive season?
Last Updated: December 18, 2015
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 10:51
Warframe
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 10:55
You can’t finish Warframe. The grind, the grind never ends.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 10:59
I’m posting Warframe first, as it will be responsible for my backlog not getting attention
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:04
So much shiny’s, so little time
Hammersteyn
December 18, 2015 at 11:13
Nope
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:22
You secretly like it 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:23
Well he likes that crappy clone… whatsitsface… um… Destiny. *run*
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:25
The tekken king
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:27
*all joke credit go’s to Geoff xD
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 10:51
Alien Isolation
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:02
Good luck, those 40hours turned my shit to diamonds. I now call it Alien Constipation.
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:12
Need to buy that still.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 10:51
Max Payne 3, maybe
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:02
MMMMmmm good choice, I might dust off the 360,
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:12
I have two words for you:
“Social Club”
Hammersteyn
December 18, 2015 at 11:13
Ironic, seeing how it’s not very social
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:15
It treats us like penguins.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:16
Damnit. Seals. I fucked up my own joke.
Hammersteyn
December 18, 2015 at 11:16
LOL
RinceThis
December 18, 2015 at 11:28
404
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:29
And yet… here you are!
RinceThis
December 18, 2015 at 11:29
I am!
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:16
Treats us more like canned tuna.
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:19
They’re just sadists.
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:16
lol those servers are dead along with the studio. Single Player is still great. You have to have a shot every time max has a drink.
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:17
You still need to log into Social Club on pc, just to play it.
Rockstar can keep their games. Social Club is a good enough reason not to own them.
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:20
That and U play need to GITS
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:22
Uplay has gotten better…but it still needs to go.
They have a “huge sale” on Uplay now. Their OWN games cost more on Uplay than on Steam. Actually, to be honest, I don’t think I’ve seen Far Cry 4 that expensive anywhere else….on sale.
RinceThis
December 18, 2015 at 11:29
No way man, no way!
Galbedir
December 18, 2015 at 11:35
Actually loved that game! Definately worth a finish.
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:37
I finished that game in slow motion, it was glorious
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 10:51
Civ 5
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 10:52
HOPEFULLY finish Lost Alpha (STALKER)
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 10:53
Off the top of my head still to finish – W3 expansion. MGS Revengeance. Child of Light. AvP.
After that I don’t know, too many choices – will probably take a whack at a few indie titles that’ve been lying there for years at some point. I actually don’t really want to tackle a big, long game over the holidays. But then again I might. WHO KNOWS? I DON’T! It’s an ADVENTURE.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 10:54
Shit, TW3 expansion, forgot about that. moer.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 10:54
CHILD OF LIGHT!!!
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:07
Very short but sweet. Lovely cell shading, one of Zoes favourites.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:07
I spent a lot of time on that game, I did NOT want it to end
hairyknees
December 18, 2015 at 11:40
Child of Light <3 good choice!
Original Heretic
December 18, 2015 at 10:57
Fallout 4, but I might make some time for Wasteland 2. But maybe I can also get my grubby mitts on Divinity: Original Sin.
And then my life will sink away into nothing except pixelated magic.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:00
D:OS is awesome. I was about 40-odd hours into the original release, got distracted, then they released the enhanced edition – it’s pretty much the game I was thinking of when I said I didn’t want to play a long game during the holidays heh.
Original Heretic
December 18, 2015 at 11:03
I started it when it was first released on PC, but playing it on my laptop was so frustrating. It’s a glorified typewriter to me, don’t know what possessed to even attempt a game.
But now that the enhanced version is out for PS4, I am so going to grab it as soon as I can.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:05
That tactical combat is fun and frustrating. Awesome when you get it right, horrible when it works against you. 😀
Original Heretic
December 18, 2015 at 11:11
It’s absolutely amazing. It kicked me in the balls a couple of times in the tougher battles, but after I got the hang of it, it was a brilliant challenge.
Pretty much why I’m also enjoying Wasteland 2 so much. They’re games that remind me of the good ol’ Black Isle days: Baldurs Gate, Icewind Dale, Planescape Torment.
I WISH I could play Pillars of Eternity, but I know my laptop will cough up blood and die if I even try it.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:15
I’ve got Wasteland 2 & PoE sitting there waiting to be played as well. W2 just got its directors cut edition & PoE has another expansion still coming. Which reminds me… I need to finish my Shadowrun games too lol.
Original Heretic
December 18, 2015 at 11:20
It’s the Directors Cut of W2 I’m busy with! But then came Fallout and I’ve not gone back to it.
These long RPG’s, as amazing as they are, they really are designed for people who have absolutely no responsibilities whatsoever!
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:00
NOTHING, Games are to expensive. Still have another 200hours to log in Fallout 4. Next game I buy will be Uncharted 4.
RinceThis
December 18, 2015 at 11:34
LOL
Ricardo Harvey
December 18, 2015 at 11:01
Persona4
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:04
200hours of dungeon grinding. good luck ;P
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:05
The story is always good if you can avoid spoilers 😛
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:06
Excellent story voiced by Troy Baker and Tara Strong. One of those games you play in short bursts.
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:11
Yup, marathoning it is a bad idea.
Ricardo Harvey
December 18, 2015 at 11:10
I fell inlove with the characters and the humour. Great game.
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:11
I am going to get killed for this xD but I love the games and hate the Anime of Persona very very much
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:19
Chie Satonaka is my girl 4 life 🙂
Ricardo Harvey
December 18, 2015 at 11:09
Im about 60 hours in already…. 140 hours left, fudge thats all my leave
oVg
December 18, 2015 at 11:19
and New game plus
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:04
That game is gonna be awesome
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:03
http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_super/24/245697/2754719-3661467080-origi.jpg
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:08
xD
LOOK AT MY SHINY CAPE!
(onthou jy dit darm?)
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:09
Ummmm, parte daarvan 😛
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:09
What was our last drops? did we get the barrel?
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:42
Nope
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:45
Then we try again
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:47
Aye, this I agree to
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:28
Have you seen the new capes? They are shiny. :/
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:29
Not as shiny as my new one MUHAHAHAHA
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:30
Your new one is stupid. Your Frost is stupid. Your Reaper is stupid. AND your Latron is stupid. *cry*
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:30
*My 2 Frosts
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:31
…
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:34
I hope so, we are running out of time xD
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:34
“we” I see what you’re doing!
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:35
I am missing one piece from both weapons, I might as well finish them 😛
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:42
I WANT ONE PLS!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:43
Can’t trade frames, only the bps & components. ;P
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:44
Truff 😛
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:44
Well, fuck
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:44
One of you just HAD to mention Warframe. Now the entire comments section is RUINED!
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:45
RUINED…. more like AWESOMEAFIED!
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:45
^This
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:45
It was 1st mentioned AGES ago!
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:45
IT WAS ME!
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:46
Trevor takes the honour for anything Warframe, I’m afraid. He’s been there forever.
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:47
Trev is our inspiration xD
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:48
Some things he teaches is worth knowing…other things could get you in jail.
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:49
Like my collection of dating gam…I mean sport games
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:49
Twister with a twist?
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:50
*nods
*confused xD
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:44
It’s getting sold for a slot, that is gonna hurt
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:10
Why not both?
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:12
Exactly, even though my Credit Card melted last night, so the backlog will stay as is for a while 🙁
Hammersteyn
December 18, 2015 at 11:12
Because with PC gamers it’s one or the other
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:20
No, that’s console gamers. Don’t your games cost like R5k each now or something?
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:20
No, I think the 5k is just for the download key.
Hammersteyn
December 18, 2015 at 11:31
Nope 😛
Hammersteyn
December 18, 2015 at 11:31
No, that’s how much our hardware costs on sale
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:32
That’s like saying you only paid R10 for something you bought from the Crazy store. :/
Hammersteyn
December 18, 2015 at 11:34
Well I wanted to leave the sale part out but were not there yet. PS4 goes for 6K.
RinceThis
December 18, 2015 at 11:53
crazy!
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:12
This
Jan Prins
December 18, 2015 at 11:06
To tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Most likely I will lose myself in the Sims 4 again. Thanks to a PC crash, Windows decided I do not need my save games anymore. The screenshots are there, the movies. The save games? Nope. Sorry.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:07
Gamesave Manager. Link it to dropbox or whatever, run it every now & again, never worry about losing your save games again.
Jan Prins
December 18, 2015 at 11:10
Thanks. I think. I will look into it.
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:18
What about the cloud?
Jan Prins
December 18, 2015 at 11:31
You know when you got the most amazing tool to use to do something with, but you are just too lazy to fetch said tool and you battle on with a butter knife?
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:40
Yes. I usually use a spoon that forever resides on my desk 😀
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:10
I need to go and finish Dust, and maybe Psychonauts
Generic ZA
December 18, 2015 at 11:10
Crysis 3. I only got as far as well um lets just say I got sidetracked 😀
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
December 18, 2015 at 11:11
The introductory sentence to this article should have you qualified to have your cabbage peeled!! That song has been ominous around every single shopping Centre, mall and Toyota fortuner in this country…
hairyknees
December 18, 2015 at 11:41
😀
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:11
I’m thinking of playing Transistor again…because, you know, screw the backlog.
And THEN I’ve got two games lined up that I’m going to try and tackle. Luckily most of my friends are on holiday while I’ll still be working, so not much MP going to happen.
Hammersteyn
December 18, 2015 at 11:12
Zero, there is only Fallout 4
Francois Knoetze
December 18, 2015 at 11:12
Between my 2 consoles I kind of feel like a pimp daddy and his 2 favourite ho’s…every month after one game has finished I look at the other console and whisper: don’t worry baby, daddy still loves you.
This backlog will not end well: MGS 5, all 3 gears of war, Uncharted collection, Last of Us remastered (both the naughty dog games I have finished before on ps3), Witcher 2 and Witcher 3, Thief, Forza 6, Halo Reach…cough…Diablo 3, Bloodborne.
Aries
December 18, 2015 at 11:13
Ive already started but it still feels like there isnt enough time
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
December 18, 2015 at 11:14
Having finished fallout 4 I am looking into my backlog, bloodborne, Dragon age shardcollection, God of war3, pc games….all of them….
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:15
I played some Duke Nukem the other night.
Duke Nukem 1.
Damn awesome memories were relived.
Jan Prins
December 18, 2015 at 11:29
That’s not a backlog! That is breaking in at the museum!
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:39
😀
Worth it!
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:41
Stop ignoring Ori xD
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:41
*moves Ori to the top of list and readies tissues*
Right. Ori is next!
hairyknees
December 18, 2015 at 11:42
YES!!!! Great game 😀
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:43
Have you played Transistor?
hairyknees
December 18, 2015 at 11:44
I own it, yet to play it. I really need to 🙂
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:45
You are right. You do REALLY need to.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:44
I played a little bit, seemed quite lame
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:45
That seems a bit nasty considering you haven’t touched the story or gameplay yet.
Also. You seem quite lame too!
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:47
I keed, I played about 30mins, seems very cool, will try to finish December.
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:47
You played under 20min. Don’t lie.
I checked!
😀
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:49
“played about 30mins”
[under 20 is still close to ABOUT 30]
MAFFSSSSSS
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:51
Doesn’t a maniacal smile (:D) mean anything on the internet anymore!?
It sure still works in real life. I can tell you that. Scares he shit out of kids.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:52
😀 makes me think of this:
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/gddy.gif
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:52
lol
Ottokie
December 18, 2015 at 11:43
Awww yiss
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:18
I told myself I’m going to play Monstrum, but I doubt I will be brave enough.
Generic ZA
December 18, 2015 at 11:20
Aren’t we missing something?
RinceThis
December 18, 2015 at 11:28
Witcher III then Uncharted Trilogy and then Until Dawn…
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:39
Or just Witcher III…..until dawn.
The Grand Admiral Chief
December 18, 2015 at 11:41
^This
RinceThis
December 18, 2015 at 11:52
It will have to be like that! Though I did get in 6 hours yesterday while ‘working from home’ tehehe
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:52
I need to start working from home.
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:52
*screen captures
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:53
You do that just by blinking, don’t you?
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 11:53
…….yes? O_o
Captain JJ 4x
December 18, 2015 at 11:53
XD
RinceThis
December 18, 2015 at 12:10
Bah! You wouldn’t DARE!
Alien Emperor Trevor
December 18, 2015 at 12:54
So it’s a challenge? I WIN!
Milesh Bhana
December 18, 2015 at 12:23
Fallout 1 OR KoToR. Really old school because i’m going on holiday, not taking the PS4 with and that’s pretty much all i can run on my reeeeaally old netbook.
Black_Sage
December 18, 2015 at 12:31
I need to 100% my Metro games. I’ve been neglecting my achievement farming for FAR TOO LONG!
Kenn Gibson
December 18, 2015 at 14:21
Starcraft 2 Legacy of the Void, Witcher 3 Heart of Stone, and spend some more time in Fallout 4 and Destiny. Will probably be getting Just Cause 3 and Assassin Creed: Syndicate for Christmas, but those will have to wait. Only so much you can play in 3 weeks 🙂
Kaihaku
December 18, 2015 at 17:47
Probably nothing. I’m totally absorbed into Xenoblade Chronicles X and while I’m at Chapter 12 it definitely looks like the post game is going to keep me engaged for a good long while.