The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about the opening of Astral Chain and the first 3 Files. We discuss our thoughts on the character creator, the action-packed gameplay, the brain games required to train ourselves to control two characters on two controllers, and picking up our first two Legion.

Stay tuned for next week's episode to hear about our mission to recover all the Legion in Astral Chain Files 4-5, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way.

We want to hear how the early hours of Astral Chain went for you. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

• (00:00:01) - Astral Chain
• (00:01:25) - What Did You Name Your Character?
• (00:03:23) - D&D 2's Character Creator
• (00:05:42) - Akira In Cyberpunk 2077
• (00:06:58) - Twin Voices in '
• (00:08:04) - Neuron: Into the Chimera Dimension
• (00:11:21) - Vending Machine Personalities
• (00:12:14) - Dark Souls 2 Review
• (00:16:36) - Neuron 2: The First Death
• (00:21:37) - Maybe He's Still Alive in The Dark Jedi
• (00:22:55) - Platoon 2 Review
• (00:26:55) - God of War: The Legions
• (00:30:41) - Dark Souls 2: Toilet Paper Side Quest
• (00:32:39) - Cerberus Hades
• (00:37:10) - Ideal For Playing '
• (00:38:39) - Oblivion on The Last Jedi
• (00:40:37) - Dynasty Warriors 2
• (00:44:43) - Dark Souls: The Red and Blue Files

Season 9 of The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” covers Astral Chain. We discuss our expectations for the game based on what we know of PlatinumGames and Character Action Games in general. Can we crack the case and uncover whatever mysteries await? Chain up, grab your favorite Legion, and join us for the journey through the Astral Plane.

Stay tuned for the next episode to discover how it went for us in Astral Chain Files 1-3, and share some tips, tricks and stories along the way.

We want to hear your expectations for Astral Chain. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about Kefka’s Tower and the ending of Final Fantasy VI. Join us as we welcome Mavroid from the JRPG Book Club to discuss the lasting influence and legacy of FF6 and why it is still so beloved to this day.

Check in next time to learn about the next game from the backlog that we’ll be playing.

We want to know which party members you brought with you to finish Final Fantasy VI. Take part in our conversation by joining The Gaming Backlog "Book Club" Discord server at https://discord.gg/9xdX3znWQn or finding it through our LinkTree link on Instagram.

• (00:00:01) - FINAL FANTASY 6
• (00:05:37) - Opera House Side Item
• (00:09:40) - Dynasty vs Kefka
• (00:17:14) - Bosses in Dark Souls
• (00:22:02) - The Final Boss
• (00:25:52) - How To Defeat Kefka in '
• (00:31:16) - How to Beat the Tower
• (00:46:36) - Final Fantasy 6 Review
• (00:47:54) - The Music of Final Fantasy 7
• (00:49:03) - Favorite characters in Final Fantasy VI
• (00:53:44) - Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Super Nintendo Classic
• (00:56:38) - Welcoming Mavroid from The JRPG Book Club
• (01:02:27) - Favorite Final Fantasy Game
• (01:05:55) - Final Fantasy 6
• (01:08:32) - JRPG BOOK CLUB
• (01:09:34) - Final Fantasy 6: The Bookend
• (01:10:54) - Final Fantasy 6: A Classic Story
• (01:14:09) - Final Fantasy 6: The Opera Scene
• (01:18:46) - Final Fantasy 6: the Blue Mages
• (01:21:46) - Final Fantasy 6: What Makes It So Classic?
• (01:25:43) - The World of Balance: When the Protagonist Switches
• (01:37:33) - Final Fantasy 6 Review
• (01:45:12) - Suikoden 2 vs The Elite Elusian Chronicles
• (01:48:01) - Who Would You Cast in a Final Fantasy VI movie or TV series in 2026?
• (01:49:46) - Who To Cast As Kefka?