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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · 5h

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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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 6h

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:
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The following quote is also included:

“I found the amount of input required in Ball x Pit to be just right in terms of the meditative state it induced, without making me functionally dead to the rest of the world”

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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · 3d

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...

Rain World: Harder than any From Software game

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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · 11d

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...

Toem w/ Darren from Pixels and Polygons

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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · 29d

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!

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John • Gaming In The Wild @gaminginthewild.bsky.social · 29d

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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Beau, aka BOO 👻 @bo-po.bsky.social · 29d

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 🥲

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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · Sep 14

Setting this up now...

The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · Sep 14

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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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · Sep 14

It’ll be on Jake’s channel twitch.tv/chipdip18

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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · Sep 14

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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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Sep 11

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 Games @somanygames.co.uk · Sep 5

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/...

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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · Sep 6

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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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · Sep 5

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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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · Sep 3

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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Brian Long @girbeagly.bsky.social · Sep 2

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 😏

Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Sep 1

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...

Boyfriend Dungeon with Claire from Date with Us Podcast

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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Sep 2

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.

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and Roger: It'll make you cry, and it'll be cruel

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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Sep 1

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...

Boyfriend Dungeon with Claire from Date with Us Podcast

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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Aug 25

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 | 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.

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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · Aug 17

Be sure to check this out!

Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Aug 17

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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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Aug 14

Running a tiny bit late today (10-15 min), but can't wait to play more Artis Impact this morning!

Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Aug 11

FINALLY back to my regular schedule. Cannot wait to start Artis Impact this week!

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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Aug 13

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!

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Whimside: Creature Collection and Breeding Desktop Idler

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · Aug 13

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

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No Small Games @nosmallgames.bsky.social · Aug 11

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 😂

Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Aug 11

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...

Kulebra and the Lost Souls of Limbo w/ Emily from No Small Games

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