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?

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about the open world segment of Final Fantasy VI. We discuss all the side quests, the character moments, the party re-recruitment, and the grind to be strong enough to take on Kefka.

Stay tuned for next week's episode to hear about about the finale storming Kefka’s Tower and achieving victory for the world in Final Fantasy VI Part 6, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way.

We want to hear how the open world of FF6 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.

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about leading Celes off of her solitary island, exploring the wastelands of the new world order, and reuniting with some party members after a whole year in a coma.

Stay tuned for next episode to hear about how we went about getting the band back together and grinding our way to a stronger party, in Final Fantasy VI Part 5, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way.

We want to hear how this shocking version of the world we found ourselves in has been treating 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) - World of Ruin
• (00:01:43) - Cid's Last Words
• (00:07:36) - Gal and Sabin
• (00:10:11) - Mobliz vs The Clock
• (00:15:12) - Ella in The Frogger Mini-game
• (00:21:18) - Dullahan's Holy Attack
• (00:23:44) - How To Battle Dullahan in World of Balance

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about exploring the overworld by air and avoid the distractions of the onboard casino, the tense conversation over dinner, small towns off the beaten path with major secrets, acquiring new party members, peace talks with the espers, and more!

Stay tuned for next week's episode to hear about what happens next after the major shift in the status quo, in Final Fantasy VI Part 4, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way.

We want to hear how your quest to find the espers went. 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 splitting up the party multiple times, the famous Opera scene, and saving some espers in Final Fantasy VI. We share our favorite attacks across various party members, our love for Gau in combat, flashbacks galore, and just how cruel Kefka can really be.

Stay tuned for next week's episode to hear about what happened once we took the wheel of Setzer’s airship in Final Fantasy VI Part 3, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way.

We want to hear how the early hours of FF6 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.

• (00:00:02) - Final Fantasy 7: The Battle Against Kefka
• (00:04:20) - How to split your party
• (00:07:17) - Kefka Art!
• (00:16:34) - The Memory of Rachel
• (00:25:50) - The Clock Puzzle
• (00:29:07) - Summons
• (00:32:52) - The Opera Scene
• (00:49:20) - "It Keeps Me Alive"

The Gaming Backlog "Book Club” hosts chat about the early moments of Final Fantasy VI. We discuss our thoughts on the various party members, our favorite moves in battle, and the goofy moments that make this experience such a gem even 32 years later.

Stay tuned for next week's episode to hear about what happened once we got the party back together in Final Fantasy VI Part 2, all while sharing some tips, tricks and stories along the way.

We want to hear how the early hours of FF6 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.