The Pre-Order Bonus

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Absolum!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Mouse: P.I. for Hire!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Replaced!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

NOTE: We accidently uploaded the wrong audio file. If you're seeing this - please re-download the episode for the correct audio.We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Temtem: Swarm!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We went to PAX! In this episode we talk about the PAX East show and the cool demos we played.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Resident Evil Requiem!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Timberborn!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron break give first impressions on the first few hours of Resident Evil Requiem.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show: http://patreon.com/preordercastSupport the show

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Planet of Lana 2!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron get hyped for Resident Evil Requiem.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Cairn!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We break down the narrative, design, and industry impact of Choo-Choo Charles!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We talk about all the most anticipated games coming this year!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  We're back on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@preorderbonuspod►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

We review our predictions from 2025 and then predict everything that will happen in video games in 2026.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Originally recorded Sep 2025 and released for Patreon—unlocking it publicly during our break.It's been a crazy start to 2026 - so we're throwing it back to an old Patreon subscriber only episode on games we think are never coming out.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Here it is - our Game of The Year 2025 episode. As a little gift to everyone, we're making this Extended Edition free for everybody. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday. We'll see you in 2026!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron react to all the winners and announcements from the 2025 Game Awards!Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron discuss the narrative, design, and industry impact of Arc Raiders.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron discuss the narrative, design, and industry impact of Ghost of Yotei.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron discuss the narrative, design, and industry impact of Winter Burrow.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

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►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

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►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron discuss the myth of the "Gamer."Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron discuss the narrative, design, and industry impact of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron discuss the Saudi's buying EA, Game Pass increasing to $30 a month (!!!) + and give first impressions on Ghost of Yotei.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design, and industry impact of Ghosts of Tsushima: Iki Island. We also get hyped for Ghosts of Yotei.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design, and industry impact of Deep Rock Galactic Survivor.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design, and industry impact of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron give their first impressions of the long awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong.►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design and industry impact of Herdling!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

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►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron talk about the Switch 2.►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design and industry impact of Peak!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, game design and industry impact of Donkey Kong: Bananza!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, game design and industry impact of Half-Life 2!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, game design and industry impact of The Alters!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron discuss their favorite games halfway through 2025, and the games they're most looking forward to for the rest of the year.►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Maro Kart: World!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Elden Ring: Nightreign!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron are joined by special guest Aaron to do a full analysis and breakdown of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We also decide the Equate brand of gaming studios in a very long discussion on Walmart hair salons...SuperPod Saga:https://superpodsaga.com/►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron discuss.... The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. ►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze Act 1 of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Jake give's a report on his trip to PAX East!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the showSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of 33 Immortals!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake, Cameron and special guest Matt Fresh (Editor @ Hard Drive Mag!) analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Avowed!Follow Matt and Hard Drive:Matt's BlueSky -> https://bsky.app/profile/realmfresh.bsky.social Matt's Twitch -> https://www.twitch.tv/realmfresh Matt's Substack -> https://certifiedfresh.substack.com/ Matt's Links: https://linktr.ee/standnwatch►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

In this special episode, Jake and Cameron discuss how value is perceived in video games - from the age old $ per hour argument, to the dynamic of gaming subscription services. ►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Atomfall!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the show

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!►  Join our Discord Server!   https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/preorderbonus.bsky.social►  Jake's BlueSky  https://bsky.app/profile/chipdip.bsky.social►  Cameron's BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/rocksback.bsky.socialSupport the showSupport the show

Jake and Cameron react to the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2. We talk specs, the new games, and.....the price. ►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgenericSupport the showSupport the show

Jake and Cameron look into our crystal ball and predict everything that will be shown at the Switch 2 reveal event.►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgenericSupport the showSupport the show