The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast
@preorderbonus.bsky.social
Hosts Jake & Cameron talk the narrative, game design, and impact on the industry in each episode. Available on all major platforms!
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https://www.patreon.com/preordercast
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We’re back from vacation! And we’re hitting the ground running. Our upcoming episodes are:
- Clair Obscur part 2
- Elden Ring: Nightreign
- Mario Kart World
- The Alters
- Clair Obscur part 2
- Elden Ring: Nightreign
- Mario Kart World
- The Alters
No new episode this week as Jake is in Japan and when he gets back the next 10 episodes may be on Yakuza games.
October 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
No new episode this week as Jake is in Japan and when he gets back the next 10 episodes may be on Yakuza games.
Hey! This episode has only been up for a day, so I'm actually being somewhat punctual.
~what a thrill
MGS: Delta. Live now.
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~what a thrill
MGS: Delta. Live now.
open.spotify.com/episode/5r9r...
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
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October 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Hey! This episode has only been up for a day, so I'm actually being somewhat punctual.
~what a thrill
MGS: Delta. Live now.
open.spotify.com/episode/5r9r...
~what a thrill
MGS: Delta. Live now.
open.spotify.com/episode/5r9r...
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BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Learn more in our full review:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
Learn more in our full review:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Learn more in our full review:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
Learn more in our full review:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
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Folks! The latest Indie Impressions episode is now public. @tftblpod.bsky.social Dave and I chat about a little survival game called Rain World, with all its frustrations, beauty, and unmatched game design.
Take a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2jhW...
Take a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2jhW...
Rain World: Harder than any From Software game
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October 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Folks! The latest Indie Impressions episode is now public. @tftblpod.bsky.social Dave and I chat about a little survival game called Rain World, with all its frustrations, beauty, and unmatched game design.
Take a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2jhW...
Take a listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2jhW...
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Another episode is up! I talked with the prolific (and very cool) @darrenhupke.bsky.social from @pixelsandpolygons.net about the indie game Toem.
This was a great chat, and I love how we can talk about gaming with our kids. Really looking forward to Toem 2! open.spotify.com/episode/0KJM...
This was a great chat, and I love how we can talk about gaming with our kids. Really looking forward to Toem 2! open.spotify.com/episode/0KJM...
Toem w/ Darren from Pixels and Polygons
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October 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Another episode is up! I talked with the prolific (and very cool) @darrenhupke.bsky.social from @pixelsandpolygons.net about the indie game Toem.
This was a great chat, and I love how we can talk about gaming with our kids. Really looking forward to Toem 2! open.spotify.com/episode/0KJM...
This was a great chat, and I love how we can talk about gaming with our kids. Really looking forward to Toem 2! open.spotify.com/episode/0KJM...
BREAKING: The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast has NOT been acquired for $55 billion dollars because I regularly forget to post anything on here. We have so many new episodes. Please listen to our show.
open.spotify.com/show/3IK1Ifl...
open.spotify.com/show/3IK1Ifl...
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
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September 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
BREAKING: The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast has NOT been acquired for $55 billion dollars because I regularly forget to post anything on here. We have so many new episodes. Please listen to our show.
open.spotify.com/show/3IK1Ifl...
open.spotify.com/show/3IK1Ifl...
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Super excited to announce my stream schedule this week! I'll be co-streaming the Sept showcase from @sixoneindie.com!! Those folks ROCK and I'm excited to support what they do for indies.
This week I'm going to finish Rain World and start playing Latino/LATAM-made games for the month!
This week I'm going to finish Rain World and start playing Latino/LATAM-made games for the month!
September 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Super excited to announce my stream schedule this week! I'll be co-streaming the Sept showcase from @sixoneindie.com!! Those folks ROCK and I'm excited to support what they do for indies.
This week I'm going to finish Rain World and start playing Latino/LATAM-made games for the month!
This week I'm going to finish Rain World and start playing Latino/LATAM-made games for the month!
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I visited Myrkur Games in Reykjavik recently to interview the studio CEO about scanning entire glaciers, delivering rapid patches, and releasing one of Iceland's biggest ever video games: Echoes of the End.
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From Iceland — Echoes Of The End: Inside The Biggest Icelandic Video Game Of 2025
When Echoes of the End was released, the heavens opened. A rare, torrential downpour swept over Reykjavík for an entire...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I visited Myrkur Games in Reykjavik recently to interview the studio CEO about scanning entire glaciers, delivering rapid patches, and releasing one of Iceland's biggest ever video games: Echoes of the End.
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The final boss of Quetzal’s Call, one of 2025’s most juggly precision platformers, makes Hollow Knight feel like Frog Detective.
You don’t like retrying those Silksong bosses? Try hitting a guy 100 times over a pool of death lava before he gets to a harder phase 2 with no checkpoint.
It is done 🥲
You don’t like retrying those Silksong bosses? Try hitting a guy 100 times over a pool of death lava before he gets to a harder phase 2 with no checkpoint.
It is done 🥲
September 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The final boss of Quetzal’s Call, one of 2025’s most juggly precision platformers, makes Hollow Knight feel like Frog Detective.
You don’t like retrying those Silksong bosses? Try hitting a guy 100 times over a pool of death lava before he gets to a harder phase 2 with no checkpoint.
It is done 🥲
You don’t like retrying those Silksong bosses? Try hitting a guy 100 times over a pool of death lava before he gets to a harder phase 2 with no checkpoint.
It is done 🥲
Setting this up now...
Special POB Podcast stream starts in about 1 hour! Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dark Souls are on the docket. Come support Cameron and I as we put each other through hell.
September 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Setting this up now...
Special POB Podcast stream starts in about 1 hour! Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dark Souls are on the docket. Come support Cameron and I as we put each other through hell.
September 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Special POB Podcast stream starts in about 1 hour! Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dark Souls are on the docket. Come support Cameron and I as we put each other through hell.
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I may be picking this up because... I loved this game! I got to play it on PS5 for review, and it's one of the most underrated games this year! open.spotify.com/episode/09YI...
September 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I may be picking this up because... I loved this game! I got to play it on PS5 for review, and it's one of the most underrated games this year! open.spotify.com/episode/09YI...
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So Many Indies: A chance to highlight an indie game that you may have missed.
This time we feature Pinball Spire, a one-of-a-kind ‘pinballvania’ where you’ll bump, spin, shoot, and flip your way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!
store.steampowered.com/app/2601940/...
@tom.voros.ca
This time we feature Pinball Spire, a one-of-a-kind ‘pinballvania’ where you’ll bump, spin, shoot, and flip your way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!
store.steampowered.com/app/2601940/...
@tom.voros.ca
September 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
So Many Indies: A chance to highlight an indie game that you may have missed.
This time we feature Pinball Spire, a one-of-a-kind ‘pinballvania’ where you’ll bump, spin, shoot, and flip your way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!
store.steampowered.com/app/2601940/...
@tom.voros.ca
This time we feature Pinball Spire, a one-of-a-kind ‘pinballvania’ where you’ll bump, spin, shoot, and flip your way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!
store.steampowered.com/app/2601940/...
@tom.voros.ca
We beat the whole game, Silksong, in 24 hours and did an episode on it (lies, we just have first impressions) open.spotify.com/episode/42PJ...
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Part 1 (First Impressions)
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September 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We beat the whole game, Silksong, in 24 hours and did an episode on it (lies, we just have first impressions) open.spotify.com/episode/42PJ...
Latest episode is up! We talk about Herdling, the latest from Okomotive! Thanks to @popagenda.co for the review key! open.spotify.com/episode/210L...
Spotify – Web Player
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September 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Latest episode is up! We talk about Herdling, the latest from Okomotive! Thanks to @popagenda.co for the review key! open.spotify.com/episode/210L...
Will we beat Rain World before Silksong comes out? Not a chance. But we'll die a lot trying. Live now! twitch.tv/chipdip18
September 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Will we beat Rain World before Silksong comes out? Not a chance. But we'll die a lot trying. Live now! twitch.tv/chipdip18
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Voice of Seven here to officially endorse one of the most insightful discussions about the game that helped make my voice acting career a Thing™️ years ago.
Wonderful to see people gush about Boyfriend Dungeon's insights, intentions, and (obviously) how hot Seven is 😏
Wonderful to see people gush about Boyfriend Dungeon's insights, intentions, and (obviously) how hot Seven is 😏
Folks!
I got to chat with the incredible @claireafterall.bsky.social about Boyfriend Dungeon, a game that pushed boundaries for me personally. Support her new podcast! @datewithuspodcast.bsky.social and listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DlV...
I got to chat with the incredible @claireafterall.bsky.social about Boyfriend Dungeon, a game that pushed boundaries for me personally. Support her new podcast! @datewithuspodcast.bsky.social and listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DlV...
Boyfriend Dungeon with Claire from Date with Us Podcast
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September 2, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Voice of Seven here to officially endorse one of the most insightful discussions about the game that helped make my voice acting career a Thing™️ years ago.
Wonderful to see people gush about Boyfriend Dungeon's insights, intentions, and (obviously) how hot Seven is 😏
Wonderful to see people gush about Boyfriend Dungeon's insights, intentions, and (obviously) how hot Seven is 😏
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ANOTHER indie impressions episode?! Yes! And this time, with my lovely spouse, who shed some great insight on and Roger! @kodansha.us
Warning: We spoil the entire game, and recommend you listen only after playing.
open.spotify.com/episode/77EO...
Warning: We spoil the entire game, and recommend you listen only after playing.
open.spotify.com/episode/77EO...
and Roger: It'll make you cry, and it'll be cruel
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September 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
ANOTHER indie impressions episode?! Yes! And this time, with my lovely spouse, who shed some great insight on and Roger! @kodansha.us
Warning: We spoil the entire game, and recommend you listen only after playing.
open.spotify.com/episode/77EO...
Warning: We spoil the entire game, and recommend you listen only after playing.
open.spotify.com/episode/77EO...
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Folks!
I got to chat with the incredible @claireafterall.bsky.social about Boyfriend Dungeon, a game that pushed boundaries for me personally. Support her new podcast! @datewithuspodcast.bsky.social and listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DlV...
I got to chat with the incredible @claireafterall.bsky.social about Boyfriend Dungeon, a game that pushed boundaries for me personally. Support her new podcast! @datewithuspodcast.bsky.social and listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DlV...
Boyfriend Dungeon with Claire from Date with Us Podcast
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September 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Folks!
I got to chat with the incredible @claireafterall.bsky.social about Boyfriend Dungeon, a game that pushed boundaries for me personally. Support her new podcast! @datewithuspodcast.bsky.social and listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DlV...
I got to chat with the incredible @claireafterall.bsky.social about Boyfriend Dungeon, a game that pushed boundaries for me personally. Support her new podcast! @datewithuspodcast.bsky.social and listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DlV...
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New review is up on @somanygames.co.uk!
Artis Impact is one of the most uneven but unforgettable games I’ve ever played. It’s one of my favorites from this year. somanygames.co.uk/review/artis...
Artis Impact is one of the most uneven but unforgettable games I’ve ever played. It’s one of my favorites from this year. somanygames.co.uk/review/artis...
Artis Impact | So Many Games
A turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI where you play as Arkane and explore, battle and enjoy side quests full of surprises.
somanygames.co.uk
August 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
New review is up on @somanygames.co.uk!
Artis Impact is one of the most uneven but unforgettable games I’ve ever played. It’s one of my favorites from this year. somanygames.co.uk/review/artis...
Artis Impact is one of the most uneven but unforgettable games I’ve ever played. It’s one of my favorites from this year. somanygames.co.uk/review/artis...
Be sure to check this out!
Hey! It's another Indie Impressions! And it's with another incredible guest! @dovetail.bsky.social returns to chat about The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature and the famous novel from Mary Shelley in this 96 minute literary analysis. open.spotify.com/episode/3wbS...
The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature w/ Erik from Pages of Play
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August 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Be sure to check this out!
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Running a tiny bit late today (10-15 min), but can't wait to play more Artis Impact this morning!
FINALLY back to my regular schedule. Cannot wait to start Artis Impact this week!
August 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Running a tiny bit late today (10-15 min), but can't wait to play more Artis Impact this morning!
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Hey all! It's another Indie Impressions episode! I talk about my time with Whimside, a new desktop idler that's all about catching cute monsters and breeding them!
I have enjoyed the heck out of this game!
Thank you @futurefriendsgames.com for the key for review!
open.spotify.com/episode/6L1N...
I have enjoyed the heck out of this game!
Thank you @futurefriendsgames.com for the key for review!
open.spotify.com/episode/6L1N...
Whimside: Creature Collection and Breeding Desktop Idler
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August 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Hey all! It's another Indie Impressions episode! I talk about my time with Whimside, a new desktop idler that's all about catching cute monsters and breeding them!
I have enjoyed the heck out of this game!
Thank you @futurefriendsgames.com for the key for review!
open.spotify.com/episode/6L1N...
I have enjoyed the heck out of this game!
Thank you @futurefriendsgames.com for the key for review!
open.spotify.com/episode/6L1N...
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Fly, harvest, grow crops & whack enemies with your shape-shifting one-button superpowers as you seek revenge from your evil nemesis, Korpo in this one-of-a-kind farming sim.
Learn more in our full early access review of Super Farming Boy:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
Review by: @chipdip.bsky.social
Learn more in our full early access review of Super Farming Boy:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
Review by: @chipdip.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Fly, harvest, grow crops & whack enemies with your shape-shifting one-button superpowers as you seek revenge from your evil nemesis, Korpo in this one-of-a-kind farming sim.
Learn more in our full early access review of Super Farming Boy:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
Review by: @chipdip.bsky.social
Learn more in our full early access review of Super Farming Boy:
somanygames.co.uk/re...
Review by: @chipdip.bsky.social
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Go listen to @chipdip.bsky.social and @aspecificegg.bsky.social chat about Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo on @preorderbonus.bsky.social!!
But, as always, beware of romcom spoilers 😂
But, as always, beware of romcom spoilers 😂
This month continues with the excellent guest episodes for Indie Impressions.
Emily @aspecificegg.bsky.social and I chat about Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, the responsibilities of reviewing games as a content creators, and Jake spoils romcom Never Been Kissed! open.spotify.com/episode/5QAr...
Emily @aspecificegg.bsky.social and I chat about Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, the responsibilities of reviewing games as a content creators, and Jake spoils romcom Never Been Kissed! open.spotify.com/episode/5QAr...
Kulebra and the Lost Souls of Limbo w/ Emily from No Small Games
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August 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Go listen to @chipdip.bsky.social and @aspecificegg.bsky.social chat about Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo on @preorderbonus.bsky.social!!
But, as always, beware of romcom spoilers 😂
But, as always, beware of romcom spoilers 😂