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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Hermit and Pig is a story-rich, turn-based RPG where you fend off wild assailants, forage mushrooms, survive social anxiety, and stumble into a corporate conspiracy with your trusty pig.
Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/hermi...
Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/hermi...
February 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Hermit and Pig is a story-rich, turn-based RPG where you fend off wild assailants, forage mushrooms, survive social anxiety, and stumble into a corporate conspiracy with your trusty pig.
Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/hermi...
Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/hermi...
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Hey! Check out this review! (I wrote it)
Loved this game. Short but mighty with an excellent difficulty scaling and battle system.
Loved this game. Short but mighty with an excellent difficulty scaling and battle system.
Hermit and Pig is a story-rich, turn-based RPG where you fend off wild assailants, forage mushrooms, survive social anxiety, and stumble into a corporate conspiracy with your trusty pig.
Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/hermi...
Learn more in our review:
somanygames.co.uk/review/hermi...
February 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Hey! Check out this review! (I wrote it)
Loved this game. Short but mighty with an excellent difficulty scaling and battle system.
Loved this game. Short but mighty with an excellent difficulty scaling and battle system.
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I had thr opportunity to guest on @overthinkggamespod.bsky.social and they were generous enough to wax poetic about environmentalism and video games! Check it out here: open.spotify.com/episode/6wB4...
Ep 85: Literary Lenses for Video Games w/Jake from the Pre-Order Bonus Podcast
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February 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM
I had thr opportunity to guest on @overthinkggamespod.bsky.social and they were generous enough to wax poetic about environmentalism and video games! Check it out here: open.spotify.com/episode/6wB4...
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Tomorrow’s podcast blows the sand off #TheMummy for a tale as old as time, you know how sometimes you commit adultery with the pharaoh’s mistress so you’re cursed to be eaten by scarabs forever and come back as a supernatural plague? Join us and @chipdip.bsky.social of @preorderbonus.bsky.social.
February 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Tomorrow’s podcast blows the sand off #TheMummy for a tale as old as time, you know how sometimes you commit adultery with the pharaoh’s mistress so you’re cursed to be eaten by scarabs forever and come back as a supernatural plague? Join us and @chipdip.bsky.social of @preorderbonus.bsky.social.
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Lovish is a special game.
This title harkens back to the 8-bit era -- deliberately designed and perfectly executed.
Each level is a little platforming puzzle box which takes timing, skill, and determination to get through.
Any easy recommendation, I #justbeatit.
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This title harkens back to the 8-bit era -- deliberately designed and perfectly executed.
Each level is a little platforming puzzle box which takes timing, skill, and determination to get through.
Any easy recommendation, I #justbeatit.
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Lovish is a special game.
This title harkens back to the 8-bit era -- deliberately designed and perfectly executed.
Each level is a little platforming puzzle box which takes timing, skill, and determination to get through.
Any easy recommendation, I #justbeatit.
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social
This title harkens back to the 8-bit era -- deliberately designed and perfectly executed.
Each level is a little platforming puzzle box which takes timing, skill, and determination to get through.
Any easy recommendation, I #justbeatit.
@polykillpodcast.bsky.social
Cameron and I ended up playing Grounded 2 for four hours last night. That game just nails the survival crafting genre for us. Maybe it’s dad-coded or something.
February 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Cameron and I ended up playing Grounded 2 for four hours last night. That game just nails the survival crafting genre for us. Maybe it’s dad-coded or something.
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In two days we revisit #TheMummy and its charming performances from future Oscar winners Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. Get entombed with the podcast and our guest @chipdip.bsky.social of @preorderbonus.bsky.social at the link in our bio.
February 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
In two days we revisit #TheMummy and its charming performances from future Oscar winners Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. Get entombed with the podcast and our guest @chipdip.bsky.social of @preorderbonus.bsky.social at the link in our bio.
Happy weekend! Cameron and I are in a bit of a horror kick leading up to RE: Requiem. We'll be playing Resident Evil 3 remake this weekend, and enjoy our new episode on Choo-Choo Charles! Out now!
open.spotify.com/episode/5107...
open.spotify.com/episode/5107...
Choo-Choo Charles
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February 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Happy weekend! Cameron and I are in a bit of a horror kick leading up to RE: Requiem. We'll be playing Resident Evil 3 remake this weekend, and enjoy our new episode on Choo-Choo Charles! Out now!
open.spotify.com/episode/5107...
open.spotify.com/episode/5107...
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On Monday’s podcast we’ll dig up 1999’s #TheMummy as guest @chipdip.bsky.social of the @preorderbonus.bsky.social podcast and I open wide for this winning action/adventure/horror/comedy. Tell us your thoughts on the film and subscribe at the link in our bio to listen next week.
February 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
On Monday’s podcast we’ll dig up 1999’s #TheMummy as guest @chipdip.bsky.social of the @preorderbonus.bsky.social podcast and I open wide for this winning action/adventure/horror/comedy. Tell us your thoughts on the film and subscribe at the link in our bio to listen next week.
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Big day on the stream! Hermit and Pig and then a special preview! Definitely stop by if you get the chance! twitch.tv/chipdip18
Stream schedule for the week! I may squeeze in an extra Bloodborne stream on Wednesday evening, but no guarantees.
Final FF Tactics stream, we'll be finishing the game on Tuesday.
And after Hermit and Pig... we've got a surprise! Definitely tune in then if you can!
Final FF Tactics stream, we'll be finishing the game on Tuesday.
And after Hermit and Pig... we've got a surprise! Definitely tune in then if you can!
February 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Big day on the stream! Hermit and Pig and then a special preview! Definitely stop by if you get the chance! twitch.tv/chipdip18
We’re both going to PAX east this year!!
It’s been a long time coming, but Cameron and I will both be at PAX east thus year. It’s only a month and a half out! Can’t wait to see so many of you there!
It’s been a long time coming, but Cameron and I will both be at PAX east thus year. It’s only a month and a half out! Can’t wait to see so many of you there!
February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
We’re both going to PAX east this year!!
It’s been a long time coming, but Cameron and I will both be at PAX east thus year. It’s only a month and a half out! Can’t wait to see so many of you there!
It’s been a long time coming, but Cameron and I will both be at PAX east thus year. It’s only a month and a half out! Can’t wait to see so many of you there!
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🎉Huge congrats to our friends @thegamebakers.com for their release of survival-climber Cairn on PS5 and PC! The views are looking incredible from here! 👏😎
⛰️The Guardian 4/5
⛰️Game Informer 9.25/10
⛰️GameSpot 9/10
⛰️IGN 9/10
⛰️PC Gamer 91/100
⛰️GAMINGbible 10/10
⛰️CGMagazine 10/10
⛰️Mashable 4.6/5
+ more!
⛰️The Guardian 4/5
⛰️Game Informer 9.25/10
⛰️GameSpot 9/10
⛰️IGN 9/10
⛰️PC Gamer 91/100
⛰️GAMINGbible 10/10
⛰️CGMagazine 10/10
⛰️Mashable 4.6/5
+ more!
January 29, 2026 at 3:25 PM
🎉Huge congrats to our friends @thegamebakers.com for their release of survival-climber Cairn on PS5 and PC! The views are looking incredible from here! 👏😎
⛰️The Guardian 4/5
⛰️Game Informer 9.25/10
⛰️GameSpot 9/10
⛰️IGN 9/10
⛰️PC Gamer 91/100
⛰️GAMINGbible 10/10
⛰️CGMagazine 10/10
⛰️Mashable 4.6/5
+ more!
⛰️The Guardian 4/5
⛰️Game Informer 9.25/10
⛰️GameSpot 9/10
⛰️IGN 9/10
⛰️PC Gamer 91/100
⛰️GAMINGbible 10/10
⛰️CGMagazine 10/10
⛰️Mashable 4.6/5
+ more!
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Music stream this morning! I had a plan, but I think we're just gonna be fairly relaxed about it this morning. Do some tunes, maybe write something low key for the day. twitch.tv/chipdip18
Stream schedule! We're back to four days a week. I almost forgot about the music stream planned on Thursday, get ready for the emo music. Also coming to end on FF Tactics and Bloodborne! We'll soon be started FFX and 100%ing Promise Mascot Agency. Hope to catch you this week!
January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Music stream this morning! I had a plan, but I think we're just gonna be fairly relaxed about it this morning. Do some tunes, maybe write something low key for the day. twitch.tv/chipdip18
Folks! Newest episode is live now, in which Cameron and I discuss our most anticipated games of the year! You can find us wherever you listen to podcasts or... you can see episodes on Youtube, where you can a great view the messy room where I record things! www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8yw...
Most Anticipated Games of 2026
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January 28, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Folks! Newest episode is live now, in which Cameron and I discuss our most anticipated games of the year! You can find us wherever you listen to podcasts or... you can see episodes on Youtube, where you can a great view the messy room where I record things! www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8yw...
Fantastic game! Easy recommend from us.
We’re getting close to Dawnfolk’s first anniversary on February 13th! 🎂
We’re 17 reviews away from reaching 500 reviews and the "Overwhelmingy Positive" rating on Steam.
If you haven’t left a review yet, it would help so much (link in bio and 👇). Thank you! 🙏 #indiegame
We’re 17 reviews away from reaching 500 reviews and the "Overwhelmingy Positive" rating on Steam.
If you haven’t left a review yet, it would help so much (link in bio and 👇). Thank you! 🙏 #indiegame
January 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Fantastic game! Easy recommend from us.
After beating Choo-Choo Charles, i’m ready for a sequel. Gimme that.
The combat was great, the NPCs hilarious, but woof the stealth felt awful. Luckily it was easy to bypass by sprinting.
I would recommend it for a short, campy horror game.
The combat was great, the NPCs hilarious, but woof the stealth felt awful. Luckily it was easy to bypass by sprinting.
I would recommend it for a short, campy horror game.
January 23, 2026 at 6:50 AM
After beating Choo-Choo Charles, i’m ready for a sequel. Gimme that.
The combat was great, the NPCs hilarious, but woof the stealth felt awful. Luckily it was easy to bypass by sprinting.
I would recommend it for a short, campy horror game.
The combat was great, the NPCs hilarious, but woof the stealth felt awful. Luckily it was easy to bypass by sprinting.
I would recommend it for a short, campy horror game.
New episode is up! This is our annual predictions episode! We review who had the most predications last year and make new ones for the new year. Out on all major podcasting platforms.
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2026 Gaming Predictions
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January 23, 2026 at 6:47 AM
New episode is up! This is our annual predictions episode! We review who had the most predications last year and make new ones for the new year. Out on all major podcasting platforms.
open.spotify.com/episode/370m...
open.spotify.com/episode/370m...
It’s freezing cold here so we have to game this weekend.
What are folks playing? We got some Star Ocean: Second Story R and Grounded 2 in.
What are folks playing? We got some Star Ocean: Second Story R and Grounded 2 in.
January 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
It’s freezing cold here so we have to game this weekend.
What are folks playing? We got some Star Ocean: Second Story R and Grounded 2 in.
What are folks playing? We got some Star Ocean: Second Story R and Grounded 2 in.
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Hey Jake, what are you doing for your twitch anniversary stream tonight starting at 6pm Mountain Time, you know, the one you've hardly advertised?
Well Jake, I'm glad you asked (read Alt text for more details)
Well Jake, I'm glad you asked (read Alt text for more details)
January 17, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Hey Jake, what are you doing for your twitch anniversary stream tonight starting at 6pm Mountain Time, you know, the one you've hardly advertised?
Well Jake, I'm glad you asked (read Alt text for more details)
Well Jake, I'm glad you asked (read Alt text for more details)
Cameron and I are making an effort to be more positive about games this year. There are issues, which we won’t ignore, but being catch up in the cynicism is too draining. We’re both hoping for some stability in the industry and success across all games from all studios this year.
January 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Cameron and I are making an effort to be more positive about games this year. There are issues, which we won’t ignore, but being catch up in the cynicism is too draining. We’re both hoping for some stability in the industry and success across all games from all studios this year.
Alright Cam and I are crawling out of our break and we’ll be recording our first episode of 2026 tomorrow.
One mu goals this year is to be better on our podcast social media account. So we’ll have more to say here!
One mu goals this year is to be better on our podcast social media account. So we’ll have more to say here!
January 15, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Alright Cam and I are crawling out of our break and we’ll be recording our first episode of 2026 tomorrow.
One mu goals this year is to be better on our podcast social media account. So we’ll have more to say here!
One mu goals this year is to be better on our podcast social media account. So we’ll have more to say here!
Happy New Year folks! What games are you starting the year with?
We’re still on our backlog break and new episodes will come later this month. So that means some comfort games for us: BG3, Jedi Survivor for Cam, and The First Berserker Khazan and Star Ocean: Second Story R for Jake.
We’re still on our backlog break and new episodes will come later this month. So that means some comfort games for us: BG3, Jedi Survivor for Cam, and The First Berserker Khazan and Star Ocean: Second Story R for Jake.
January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Happy New Year folks! What games are you starting the year with?
We’re still on our backlog break and new episodes will come later this month. So that means some comfort games for us: BG3, Jedi Survivor for Cam, and The First Berserker Khazan and Star Ocean: Second Story R for Jake.
We’re still on our backlog break and new episodes will come later this month. So that means some comfort games for us: BG3, Jedi Survivor for Cam, and The First Berserker Khazan and Star Ocean: Second Story R for Jake.
Pages of Play (and Erik in particular) is a great show with great personality but also just immense respect for storytelling, and how stories reach us. Give it a listen if you aren’t already!
As we wrap up the year, I can't help but reflect on how special the Off the Shelf series has been to me. So, I want to take this moment to both thank and highlight my amazing guests (see more about these shows in the comments).
December 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Pages of Play (and Erik in particular) is a great show with great personality but also just immense respect for storytelling, and how stories reach us. Give it a listen if you aren’t already!
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Such an incredible list! Beau’s one of my favorite creators. He’s got a great eye to discern what works and what makes something special.
Countdown time! From the long and extremely non-exhaustive list of 2025 indie games I finished, here's a thread of my favorites! This year was so good that I couldn't limit myself to 10, so we're going with 20! 🚀
December 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Such an incredible list! Beau’s one of my favorite creators. He’s got a great eye to discern what works and what makes something special.
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It's here! It's been a bit of a ride to get here, since I had some CPU issues which made recording super annoying, but here is a free, 90 minute episode celebrating the best (read: my favorite) indie games of 2025!
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The IGOTYs 2025 | The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast
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December 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It's here! It's been a bit of a ride to get here, since I had some CPU issues which made recording super annoying, but here is a free, 90 minute episode celebrating the best (read: my favorite) indie games of 2025!
www.patreon.com/posts/igotys...
www.patreon.com/posts/igotys...