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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 9d

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 · 23d

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 · 23d

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 · 23d

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 · 25d

Setting this up now...

The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · 25d

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 · 25d

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

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The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast @preorderbonus.bsky.social · 25d

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 · 28d

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!

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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:

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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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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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Jake | POB Podcast | So Many Games @chipdip.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hey all! I got to review Time Flies, one of my personal favorite games this year. Thank you to the lovely folks at @popagenda.co for a key.

It's an easy game to recommend and it meditates beautifully on finding joy and purpose in life before how unpredictable death. open.spotify.com/episode/3d9j...

Time Flies: What are you doing with your one and wild precious life?

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

Newest episode is live! A rare one in which Cameron and Jake disagree on DK Bananza. Who do you think had problems with it? open.spotify.com/episode/5a1L...

Donkey Kong Bananza

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