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Back Pocket

A Video Games , Leisure and Comedy podcast

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About the show

Back Pocket is a video game variety channel starring Gus Ronald, Peter Burns, Ruby Innes, Joshua Swift, Adele Jefferies, and William Yates! Here you'll find the audio-only version of their weekly flagship program, where they cover the latest gaming news, share first impressions of new game releases, and have a nice time all around. You'll also find every episode of our old podcast PocketBuds, where good buds talk about good gaming stuff.

Newest episodes

Fortnite Pirate Shop Token Drop Rates + TANUKI: Pon's Summer! | Back Pocket

Nov 12, 2026 1 hr 2 min

Golden Joysticks winners, Big Walk's AI usage, and Fortnite's Pirate Token odds. Plus, Ruby talks about Tanuki: Pon's Summer, Adele talks about Planet Zoo 2, and special guest Gem talkes about Ledgerbound. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time + Sony Wants Your PS5!? | Back Pocket

Nov 5, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Halo composer turned Republican nominee flops at the polls, Sony announces PS5 trade-in scheme, Sam Altman backtracks on RAM-hungry comments, and The Elder Scrolls VI gets its subtitle. Plus, Gus talks about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Pete talks about Queen's Domain, and Ruby talks about Penguin Colony. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 + Nintendo Indie World Round Up! | Back Pocket

Oct 29, 2026 1 hr 3 min

Nintendo Indie World Direct, GTA 6 is a beefy boy, and more Mass Effect Universe details leak. Plus, Gus and Pete talk Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Ruby talks Inkblood (demo). Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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All episodes

Fortnite Pirate Shop Token Drop Rates + TANUKI: Pon's Summer! | Back Pocket

Nov 12, 2026 1 hr 2 min

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time + Sony Wants Your PS5!? | Back Pocket

Nov 5, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 + Nintendo Indie World Round Up! | Back Pocket

Oct 29, 2026 1 hr 3 min

EA Shuts Down BioWare + Gears of War: E-Day | Back Pocket

Oct 22, 2026 1 hr 9 min

EA shuts down BioWare, the next Xbox might be $2500AUD, and AI slop is dominating Steam Next Fest. Plus, Ruby talks Tenebris Somnia, Gus talks Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Pete talks Gears of War: E-Day. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars Galactic Racer Thoughts + GTA VI PC Rumours! | Back Pocket

Oct 15, 2026 1 hr 9 min

GTA 6 is allegedly coming to PC next year, Xbox takes an interest in recompiled games, and another couple of games are getting film/TV adaptations. Plus, Gus talks Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Ruby talks Moonbrella (demo), and special guest Miles Ross talks Jump Space. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Control Resonant + Minecraft Dungeons II Thoughts! | Back Pocket

Oct 1, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Saber Interactive is "taking a chance" on generative AI, PlayStation's new payment patent, GTA 6 will have weather, and Minecraft gets a new dimension. Plus, Gus talks Control: Resonant, Pete talks Minecraft Dungeons II, and Ruby talks Dressmaker. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silent Hill: Townfall Thoughts + Halo Made by Activision?! | Back Pocket

Sep 24, 2026 1 hr 9 min

Activision takes over Halo, Destiny 2 isn't dead after all (we hope), and Pokemon scalpers are big mad. Plus, Pete talks Silent Hill: Townfall, Gus talks Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and special guest McKenzee talks Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvel's Wolverine Thoughts + Kojima Moves to Xbox! | Back Pocket

Sep 17, 2026 1 hr 11 min

Kojima moves to Xbox, Blizzcon wrapup, & GTA VI teases soundtrack. Plus, Gus talks Marvel's Wolverine, and Pete talks Dimraeth, and special guest Bajo talks Battlefield 6. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ocarina of Time Remake, New Nintendo Direct + Orbitals Thoughts! | Back Pocket

Sep 10, 2026 1 hr 8 min

A deeper look at the Ocarina of Time remake, this year's September Nintendo Direct, and a couple of problems with Steam. Plus, Ruby talks Orbitals, Gus talks How To Fish, and Pete talks Final Fantasy Resonance (demo). Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta + HUGE Steam Leak! | Back Pocket

Sep 3, 2026 1 hr 7 min

A 12TB Steam leak, some more NVIDIA DLSS5 slop, and an official GTA RP collab between Rockstar and nopixel. Plus, Gus talks Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, Ruby talks OFFBEAT (early access), and Pete talks Dragonsweeper. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars Zero Company + Gamescom Opening Night Live! | Back Pocket

Aug 27, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Gamescom Opening Night highlights, Dave Bautista is Kratos, and Xbox announces disc-to-digital program. Plus, Pete talks Star Wars: Zero Company, Ruby talks Twisted Tower, and special guest Lia Kim talks Bloodborne. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolverine Preview Impressions + GTA VI Leaks | Back Pocket

Aug 20, 2026 1 hr 7 min

GTA VI leaks, Twitch's sneaky AI, Mattel returns to game dev, and more Kingdom Hearts 4 news. Plus, Gus talks Marvel's Wolverine, Ruby talks Endacopia, and Pete talks Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor DLC. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GTA VI Comes to Netflix + Fields of Mistria Thoughts | Back Pocket

Aug 13, 2026 1 hr 12 min

GTA VI trailer gets 6-hour Netflix exclusivity, Halloween is skipping Australia, Elder Scrolls VI news with a union protest in the background, and Lord of the Rings: War in the North is coming back. Plus, Gus talks About Fishing, Ruby talks Fields of Mistria, and special guest Chloe Appleby talks ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Walk Thoughts + Pokémon Pokopia DLC! | Back Pocket

Aug 6, 2026 1 hr 4 min

PlayStation doubles down on discless, Roblox reports stock value drop, a Ubisoft veteran returns to Assassin's Creed, and a cryptic Elden Ring tweet. Plus, Gus talks Big Walk, Pete talks Beast of Reincarnation, and Ruby talks Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin DLC. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Splatoon Raiders + Halo Campaign Evolved Thoughts! | Back Pocket

Jul 30, 2026 1 hr 7 min

GTA Online revokes Aussie access to its in-game casinos, PlayStation outages and boycotts, a WoW Gamemaster goes rogue, and Guillermo Del Toro loves Angry Birds. Plus, Pete talks Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gus talks Splatoon Raiders, and Ruby talks Desktop Explorer. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Future of Bethesda + D-Topia Thoughts! | Back Pocket

Jul 23, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Bethesda news, Nintendo's tariff lawsuit, EU approves EA, and Mewtwo for sale. Plus, Ruby talks D-Topia, Pete talks Marathon: Vault Breaker, and Gus talks the preview of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mario Kart Tour Shutting Down + WOW: Classic | Back Pocket

Jul 16, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Mario Kart Tour ends, Obsidian gets the keys to Fallout back, COD Blops ports are full of hackers, and Glen Schofield retires. Plus, Gus talks The Mound: Omen of Cthulu, Pete talks KAZ, and Ruby talks WoW Classic: Burning Crusade (Anniversary Edition). Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced + Xbox Layoffs | Back Pocket

Jul 9, 2026 1 hr 13 min

Xbox lays off even more workers, the future of Double Fine and other former Xbox studios, insider trading at Sony, and #BringBackValko. Plus, Pete talks The Blood of Dawnwalker, Good Game's Gem Driscoll talks Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and Ruby talks Moonlight Peaks. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PlayStation Goes Discless + Deltarune Chapter 5! | Back Pocket

Jul 2, 2026 1 hr 8 min

PlayStation to go fully digital by 2028, Godot bans vibe coding, Rockstar Games union demands better, and Olivia Rodrigo in Fortnite. Plus, Ruby talks Deltarune Chapter 5, Gus talks Meccha Chameleon, and Pete talks Far, Far West. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GTA VI Price Revealed + StarFox (2026) Thoughts! | Back Pocket

Jun 25, 2026 1 hr 4 min

GTA VI, Steam Machine, Fallout Season 3, and Nicolas Cage. Plus, Gus talks StarFox remake, Pete talks MOLE, and Ruby talks Rhythm Heaven Groove demo. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nintendo Direct Wrap-Up + Enter the Chronosphere (Early Access) | Back Pocket

Jun 11, 2026 1 hr 8 min

The June 2026 Nintendo Direct, Xbox can't make enough Xboxes, and LoL player fined for not hi-fiving. Plus, Pete talks the demo for 1666 Amsterdam, Ruby talks Enter the Chronosphere, and special guest David Smith talks LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State of Play Round Up & Mina the Hollower | Back Pocket

Jun 4, 2026 1 hr 9 min

PlayStation State of Play roundup, Valve versus indie devs, and Fable gets delaybled. Plus, Gus talks Mina the Hollower, Ruby talks Bubsy 4D, and Pete talks the demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

007 First Light Thoughts + Farewell to Destiny! | Back Pocket

May 28, 2026 1 hr 3 min

RIP Destiny 2, Rocket League is upgrading to Unreal Engine 6, and GTA VI fans get scammed. Plus, Pete talks 007: First Light, Gus talks Luna Abyss, and Ruby talks Yoshi & The Mysterious Book. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forza Horizon 6 Thoughts + PlayStation Leaves PC | Back Pocket

May 21, 2026 1 hr 13 min

PlayStation purges PC ports, Xbox is XBOX now, Warhorse is making a LOTR game, and DOOM theme song goes on the historicall record. Plus, Pete talks Forza Horizon 6, Gus talks Subnautica 2, and Ruby talks Titanium Court. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mixtape Thoughts + Big Games Leak! | Back Pocket

May 14, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Everyone's being super normal about Mixtape, Playground Games bans early Forza Horizon players for thousands of years, and Sony reports big losses from Marathon. Plus, Gus talks Leon Must Die Forever, Pete talks Directive 8020, and Ruby talks Mixtape. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEW Star Fox Remake + Dead As Disco Thoughts! | Back Pocket

May 7, 2026 1 hr 8 min

A Star Fox remake announced out of nowhere, some Amazon tea spilled by Reggie "My Body Is Ready" Fils-Aimé, more Xbox news, and the new Resident Evil movie trailer. Plus, Gus talks Dead as Disco, Pete talks Adorable Adventures, and Ruby talks Wax Heads. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SAROS is Exhausting + Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Returns! | Back Pocket

Apr 30, 2026 1 hr 7 min

PlayStation quietly introduces new DRM measures, Assassin's Creed Hexe loses another lead dev, and Battlefield and Call of Duty are getting movie adaptations. Plus, Gus talks Saros, Pete talks Windrose (early access), and Ruby talks Hozy. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pragmata + REPLACED Thoughts! | Back Pocket

Apr 27, 2026 1 hr 7 min

eSafety Commissioner issues warning to games companies, Game Pass price reduction, and Pokemon Company doubles down. Plus, Gus talks Pragmata, Pete talks Replaced, and guest host Steph Panecasio talks Leafy Corner (demo). Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mouse P.I. For Hire Thoughts + Bloodborne The Movie | Back Pocket

Apr 16, 2026 1 hr 6 min

"Game Pass too spenny" says Sharma, Rockstar stock prices boom after getting hacked, and Jacksepticeye is working on a Bloodborne movie. Plus, Gus talks Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Ruby talks Sol Cesto, and Pete talks Minos. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Saros BETTER Than Returnal?? + Mario Galaxy Makes Bank! | Back Pocket

Apr 14, 2026 1 hr 7 min

Sony buys AI Slop machine, Mario Movie sequel makes BANK, Overwatch flipflops on how a female character should look, and creative director at Naughty Dog Shaun Escayg spotted oversead for "research". Plus, Pete talks Saros (preview), Gus talks Samson: A Tyndalson Story, and guest host Lia Kim talks Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Disney Looking To Buy Epic Games? + Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | Back Pocket

Apr 2, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Industry insider claims Disney has interest in Epic Games acquisition, Pokemon Patent In Peril, and Xbox showed off some partner stuff. Plus, Pete talks Darwin's Paradox, Gus talks Screamer, and Ruby talks Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream (Welcome Edition). Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crimson Desert Thoughts + Not So Epic Games! | Back Pocket

Mar 26, 2026 1 hr 5 min

Epic Games layoffs, game communities abandoning Fandom, and post-game depression. Plus, Gus talks Crimson Desert, Ruby talks Mewgenics, and Pete talks Retro Rewind. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 is AI SLOP + Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! | Back Pocket

Mar 19, 2026 1 hr 4 min

NVIDIA wants to put AI slop in games, Unknown Worlds v. Krafton, Todd Howard regrets announcing Elder Scrolls 6, and the adorable Piece by Piece bundle. Plus, Ruby talks Mr. Sleepy Man, Pete talks We Gotta Go, and Gus talks Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Project Helix An Xbox? + Slay The Spire 2 Thoughts | Back Pocket

Mar 12, 2026 1 hr 8 min

Project Helix speculation, Nintendo of America v. The United States of America, and Australians needing to show ID upon entry to online R18+ games. Plus, Ruby talks Slay the Spire 2, Pete talks Marathon, and Gus talks the Vampire Crawlers demo. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pokémon Pokopia Thoughts + Highguard Shuts Down! | Back Pocket

Mar 5, 2026 1 hr 2 min

Twitch Rivals controversy around IWD, Highguard goes byeguard, and Nintendo announces hella stuff. Plus, Pete talks Pokemon Pokopia, Gus talks Resident Evil Re9uiem, and Ruby talks Demon Tides. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Future of Xbox In Doubt? + We Got That Mario Tennis Fever! | Back Pocket

Feb 27, 2026 1 hr 1 min

Phil Spencer leaves Xbox, Bluepoint Studios gets shut down, and Discord delays ID checks. Plus, Gus talks Mario Tennis Fever, Ruby talks Key Fairy, and Pete talks High on Life 2. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #60: That's All, Buds! ft. Many, Many Guests

Oct 18, 2024 1 hr 7 min

Ruby is joined by a delightful assortment of PocketBuddies to reflect on the silly little podcast that was PocketBuds. Warning: This episode is DANGEROUSLY earnest. Find us online: Our website Twitch Main YouTube Highlights YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #59: Twitching On TV and then Twitch.TV ft. Bajo

Oct 11, 2024 1 hr 1 min

Ruby is joined by former ABC Good Game host and current internet clown Bajo to talk about what it was like doing all that stuff he did. Find us online: Our website Twitch Main YouTube Highlights YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #58: Putting On A Games Showcase ft. Jenny Windom

Oct 3, 2024 49 min

Ruby is joined by indie game producer, community developer, streamer, and host of Wholesome Games, Jenny Windom. Together, they'll be chatting about Jenny's career shift from middle school teacher to game developer, the humble beginnings of Wholesome Games, and what goes into putting on a games showcase. Support Spirit Swap: LoFi Beats to Match-3 To Backer Beta on Kickstarter Find Jenny and Wholesome Games here: Jenny's website The Wholesome Games website Find us online: Our website Twitch Main YouTube Highlights YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #57: How To Play Games Wrong ft. Rudeism

Sep 26, 2024 57 min

Ruby is joined by streamer, content creator, and bad-in-a-good-way controller maker Dylan Beck a.k.a Rudeism to talk all about playing games the wrong way. You may not believe it, but there's wrong ways, wronger ways, and the WRONGEST ways to play video games! Find Rudeism here: https://rudeism.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/rudeism https://www.youtube.com/@Rudeism Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://www.youtube.com/@BackPocketVids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #56: Astro Bot Is GOTY and GOATed ft. Leah Williams

Sep 19, 2024 55 min

Ruby is joined by writer for GamesHub Leah Williams to talk about a game that's gunning for the Game of the Year spot for 2024, Astro Bot. It's more than just references, it's the essence of pure joy packed into a video game! Find Leah here: https://twitter.com/legenette https://www.gameshub.com/author/leah-j-williams/ Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://www.youtube.com/@BackPocketVids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #55: It (Video Games) Came From Outer Space ft. Josh Swift

Sep 13, 2024 55 min

Ruby is joined by technical director at Lowkii, button pusher at Back Pocket, and her work bestie Josh Swift to talk about the out-of-this-world world of space games. It might get a little existential, which is fitting in the realm of the galaxy. Find Josh here: https:/twitter.com/swift_y https://www.instagram.com/swift_y/ Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://www.youtube.com/@BackPocketVids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #54: Writing Books About Games ft. James O'Connor

Sep 5, 2024 54 min

Ruby is joined by game dev exec at the South Australian Film Corporation, co-founder of gaming satire website Point and Clickbait, former narrative designer at Mighty Kingdom, and freelance games journo James ‘Jickle’ O’Connor to talk about writing books about video games. He's also got a book about Untitled Goose Game coming out with Boss Fight Books! HONK! Back the Untitled Goose Game book (and secure your copy) here! Find Jickle here: https://jickle.net/ https://twitter.com/Jickle Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://www.youtube.com/@BackPocketVids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #53: Making Games Funny (To Me) ft. Alec Robbins

Aug 29, 2024 52 min

Ruby is joined by web comic artist, TV writer, narrative director at Squanch Games, and Mr. Boop himself Alec Robbins to talk about the chuckles and challenges that come with writing comedy in video games. Originally, the title of this episode was going to be 'Knock Knock! Who's There? Video Games', but that's just ridiculous. Very silly. This is a serious podcast. Find Alec's stuff online: https://alec.land/ https://twitter.com/alecrobbins https://alecrobbins.itch.io/ Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://www.youtube.com/@BackPocketVids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #52: Roleplay In Games, NOT Roleplaying Games ft. HexSteph

Aug 22, 2024 46 min

Ruby is joined by former Good Game host, current streamer, and her good friend Steph "Hex" Bendixsen to talk about her experiences in WildRP, the most primo role-playing server in Red Dead Online history. Yeehaw! Find Steph online: https://twitter.com/hexsteph/ https://instagram.com/hexsteph/ https://www.twitch.tv/hexsteph/ Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://www.youtube.com/@BackPocketVids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #51: What If Video Games Were In Real Life? ft. Nick Belling

Aug 15, 2024 55 min

Ruby is joined by software engineer, Back Pocket regular, and YouTuber Nick "Nicrotex" Belling to talk about all things ARG (alternate reality games) and immersive theatre. It's basically like video games but in real life, but also it's not really real life. It's like... fake life. Find Nick here: Twitter Instagram YouTube Find us online: Twitch VODs/Highlights on YouTube TikTok/Twitter/Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #50: Waking Up From A Games PR Nightmare ft. Jim Barker

Aug 8, 2024 54 min

Ruby is joined by former publicist for gaming companies like PlayStation and Xbox and former PR manager for Aussie games distributor Five Star Games, Jim Barker, to talk about the twists and turns of working in PR for video games. Have a listen, but all good if not! Thanks so much for considering this podcast for the opportunity of being listened to by you. Find Jim here: Twitter Instagram Find us online: Twitch VODs/Highlights on YouTube TikTok/Twitter/Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #49: Finding Love At The Crush House ft. Nicole He

Aug 1, 2024 52 min

Ruby is joined by creative technologist and independent game dev Nicole He to talk about the collaboration between her, UK-based game studio Nerial (Card Shark, Reigns), and indie publisher extraordinaire Devolver Digital, The Crush House. You've heard of first-person shooters, now get read for a world-first thirst-person shooter. The second song featured in the introduction is Funk Jazz by Andrea Boccadoro, composed for The Crush House soundtrack. Wishlist The Crush House now on Steam, out August 10. Find Nicole here: Nicole's cool website Nicole's Twitter Nicole's Instagram Find us online: Twitch VODs/Highlights on YouTube TikTok/Twitter/Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #48: Goodbye, Kotaku Australia ft. David Smith

Jul 25, 2024 1 hr 5 min

Ruby is joined by former managing editor of Kotaku Australia and her former work dad David Smith to talk about the thrilling rise and frustrating end to a website that has housed some of the most beautiful minds in Australian games journalism. Consider this an audio eulogy for Kotaku Australia, but one of the eulogies at the funeral that everyone is uncomfortable about. Find David here: https://twitter.com/RhunWords https://www.instagram.com/rhunwords/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rhunwords Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://youtube.com/@BackPocketVids https://twitter.com/rubyinnes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PocketBuds #47: We Need More Local Games Events ft. Serenade's Duncan Corrigan

Jul 19, 2024 50 min

Ruby is joined by game developer and co-founder of Sydney games collective Serenade, Duncan Corrigan, to talk about the creation of Serenade, what goes into putting on a local games event, and why they're important for spotlighting games that you maybe wouldn't hear about normally. Because they're arty. Or they're freaky. Or both! Things mentioned: Ian MacLarty's Catacombs of Solaris Garfies Your Holy & Virtuous Heretic set up in a piano Find Duncan/Serenade here: https://twitter.com/DuncanCorrigan https://duncan74.itch.io/ https://twitter.com/serenadegames https://serenade.games/ Find us online: https://backpocket.gg/ https://twitch.tv/back_pocket https://youtube.com/@BackPocketVids https://twitter.com/rubyinnes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Created by: Back Pocket
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 12, 2026
Episodes: 99
Release period: Weekly
Avg. episode length: 57 min
Explicit: No
Language: English

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