Explore every episode of the podcast The Pre-Order Bonus
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hades 2 | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:51:14 | |
Jake and Cameron discuss the narrative, design, and industry impact of Hades 2. Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18 ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Mouthwashing + Xbox Talk | 03 Nov 2025 | 01:10:03 | |
Jake and Cameron discuss the narrative, design, and industry impact of Mouthwashing. We also discuss all the Xbox news... Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18 ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Gamescom 2025 | 26 Aug 2025 | 01:03:56 | |
Jake and Cameron discuss the best announcements and the hidden gems of Gamescom 2025. Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18 ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Starfield | 28 Sep 2023 | 01:17:29 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Starfield! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon | 21 Sep 2023 | 01:01:36 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Armored Core 6! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| En Garde! | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:46:51 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of En Garde! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Baldurs Gate 3 | 08 Sep 2023 | 01:24:53 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Baldurs Gate 3. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Remnant 2 | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:50:01 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Remnant 2. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Dave The Diver | 18 Aug 2023 | 01:13:19 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Dave The Diver. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Final Fantasy XVI | 04 Aug 2023 | 01:11:39 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Final Fantasy 16. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| How to Manage Your Gaming Backlog | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:41:33 | |
Jake and Cameron break down their strategies and tactics for managing your gaming backlog. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Diablo IV | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:58:51 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Diablo IV. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Cassette Beasts | 25 Jun 2023 | 00:53:25 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Cassette Beasts! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:58:01 | |
Jake and Cameron talk about the Switch 2. | |||
| Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase Recap & Highlights | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:52:17 | |
Jake and Cameron unpack the biggest news, reveals, and trailers from the 2023 Summer Game Fest Showcase and the Xbox Showcase. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Part 2 (Full Analysis) | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:18:27 | |
Jake and Cameron give analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| 2023 Summer Game Fest Predictions | 31 May 2023 | 01:11:42 | |
Jake and Cameron make their predictions for the game announcements and presentations at Summer Games Fest and the Xbox Showcase in 2023. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Part 1 - Impressions) | 23 May 2023 | 00:49:39 | |
Jake and Cameron give their initial impressions of the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (Part 2) | 18 May 2023 | 01:18:44 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Star Wars Jedi Survivor (This is part 2/2 of our Jedi Survivor analysis!) ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (Part 1) | 12 May 2023 | 00:41:13 | |
Jake and Cameron give their initial impressions of Jedi Survivor in Part 1 of 2 episodes on the newly released Star Wars game! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Redfall and The State of Xbox | 07 May 2023 | 00:49:48 | |
Jake and Cameron give their impressions of the newly released Redfall from Arkane Studios and comment on the current state of Xbox! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Most Anticipated Summer Games 2023 | 04 May 2023 | 01:19:15 | |
Jake and Cameron look at the absolutely slammed Summer game release schedule and break down what's coming! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Are Live Service Games Dying? | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:30:00 | |
Jake and Cameron answer the question: Are live service games dying? In this special episode of the Pre-Order Bonus! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Dredge | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:02:46 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Dredge. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Peak | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:55:20 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design and industry impact of Peak! | |||
| Diablo 4 Beta | 08 Apr 2023 | 00:50:50 | |
Jake and Cameron preview the the Diablo 4 Beta. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Final Fantasy 7 Remake | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:14:21 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| The Game Maker Series: Lil Gator Game | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:44:55 | |
Jake and Cameron sat down with Conner Quinn and Scott Slucher from Mega Wobble Studios to chat about the one of 2022's best Indie Titles - Lil Gator Game! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| The Game Maker Series: Cassette Beasts / Jay Baylis | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:38:21 | |
Jake and Cameron sat down with Jay from Bytten Studio to chat about the upcoming game Cassette Beasts, coming later this year. Jay has an astonishing wealth of insight on indie game development and marketing. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Prey | 02 Mar 2023 | 01:13:10 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Prey. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Lil Gator Game | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:41:32 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Lil Gator Game. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Pokémon Scarlet & Violet | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:58:03 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| God of War Ragnarok | 27 Jan 2023 | 01:07:49 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of God of War Ragnarok. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Most Anticipated Games for 2023 | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:05:18 | |
As a follow up to our 2023 predictions episode, we present our most anticipated games for 2023! If everything comes out, this will be a ridiculous year for big releases. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| 2023 Predictions | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:11:34 | |
It's a new year and that means it's time to predict everything that's going to happen in games in 2023! ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Donkey Kong Bananza | 05 Aug 2025 | 01:07:52 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, game design and industry impact of Donkey Kong: Bananza! | |||
| Game of The Year 2022 | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:01:13 | |
It's the end of 2022 and time for another Game of The Year Episode. Jake and Cameron give their best game of year picks for the customary categories: ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Pentiment | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:55:08 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Pentiment. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Vampire Survivors | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:42:30 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Vampire Survivors. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| God of War (2018) | 09 Nov 2022 | 01:03:55 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of God of War (2018). ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| A Plague Tale: Requiem | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:54:38 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of A Plague Tale: Requiem ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Grounded (1.0 release) | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:51:30 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Grounded 1.0. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| The Game Maker Series: Roadwarden | Moral Anxiety Studio | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:31:59 | |
We're back again with another Game Maker Series - this time talking to the creator of the recently released, illustrated text-based RPG, Roadwarden!
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| Tinykin | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:43:05 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Tinykin. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Death Stranding | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:11:15 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Death Stranding. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:42:53 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Half-Life 2 | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:58:33 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, game design and industry impact of Half-Life 2! | |||
| Best Co-Op Games in 2022 | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:53:30 | |
On this episode Jake and Cameron create a list of the best couch co-op and online co-op games (including best ones to play with your kids!). ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| Cursed to Golf | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:49:03 | |
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Cursed to Golf. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||
| The Stealth Game Episode | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:03:20 | |
On this special Category episode, Jake and Cameron do a deep dive on Stealth Games. What defines a stealth game? What makes for a 'good' stealth game? We talk best stealth games of the decade+ including Splinter Cell, Dishonored, Metal Gear Solid, and more.... ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m | |||