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The Game Maker Series - Spirittea - Interview #2

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron sit down with the Dan Beckerton, creator of Spirittea, for a follow up interview!Support Dan on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/cheese...

The State of the Games Industry (Why So Many Layoffs?!) + The Finals

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron start the show with a deep dive on the state of the Video Game industry. We do our best to break down why gaming companies are laying...

Palworld

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Palworld!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcast...

Resident Evil 4 Remake

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Resident Evil 4 Remake!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition ...

2024 Predictions

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year and that means it's time to predict everything that's going to happen in games in 2024!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe E...

Game of the Year 2023

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron break down their top picks for 2023's best games in Narrative, Mechanics, Gameplay Loop, and Best Overall. ►  Join our Disco...

Alan Wake 2

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Alan Wake 2!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podc...

The Game Awards 2023 - Recap and Reactions

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron watched The Game Awards 2023 so you don't have to! In this episode, we discuss the award winners and all the new game announceme...

While the Iron's Hot - Interview w/ Arnaud Planche

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron sit down for a second interview with Arnaud Planche, creator of While the Iron's Hot!Buy While the Iron's Hot on SteamSign ...

Moonstone Island

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Moonstone Island!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the...

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Marve's Spider-Man 2!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Editi...

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Super Mario Bros. Wonder!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Editio...

Resident Evil 2 (Remake)

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Resident Evil 2!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the ...

Sea of Stars - feat. Dave from Tales from The Backlog

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake, Cameron, and special guest Dave from Tales from the Backlog! We analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Sea of St...

The Game Maker Series - Whisker Squadron: Survivor

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron sit down with the Aaron San Filippo, creator of Whisker Squadron: Survivor!Support Aaron on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AeornFlipp...

Lies of P

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Lies of P!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcas...

Starfield

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Starfield!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcas...

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Armored Core 6!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the p...

En Garde!

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of En Garde!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcast...

Baldurs Gate 3

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Baldurs Gate 3.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the p...

Remnant 2

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Remnant 2.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcas...

Dave The Diver

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Dave The Diver.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the p...

Final Fantasy XVI

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Final Fantasy 16.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the...

How to Manage Your Gaming Backlog

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron break down their strategies and tactics for managing your gaming backlog.  Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcast on ...

Diablo IV

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Diablo IV.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcas...

Cassette Beasts

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Cassette Beasts!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the ...

Summer Game Fest and Xbox Showcase Recap & Highlights

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron unpack the biggest news, reveals, and trailers from the 2023 Summer Game Fest Showcase and the Xbox Showcase.Sign up for the Digital ...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Part 2 (Full Analysis)

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron give analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the KingdomSign up for the ...

2023 Summer Game Fest Predictions

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron make their predictions for the game announcements and presentations at Summer Games Fest and the Xbox Showcase in 2023. Sign up for t...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Part 1 - Impressions)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron give their initial impressions of the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcast on ...

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (Part 2)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (Part 1)

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron give their initial impressions of Jedi Survivor in Part 1 of 2 episodes on the newly released Star Wars game!Sign up for the Digital ...

Redfall and The State of Xbox

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron give their impressions of the newly released Redfall from Arkane Studios and comment on the current state of Xbox!Sign up for the Dig...

Most Anticipated Summer Games 2023

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron look at the absolutely slammed Summer game release schedule and break down what's coming!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition ...

Are Live Service Games Dying?

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron answer the question: Are live service games dying? In this special episode of the Pre-Order Bonus!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edit...

Dredge

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Dredge.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcast o...

Diablo 4 Beta

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron preview the the Diablo 4 Beta.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcast on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/preordercast...

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Final Fantasy 7 Remake.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition ...

The Game Maker Series: Lil Gator Game

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ga...

The Game Maker Series: Cassette Beasts / Jay Baylis

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Prey

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Prey.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcast on ...

Lil Gator Game

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Lil Gator Game.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the p...

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe E...

God of War Ragnarok

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of God of War Ragnarok.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of ...

Most Anticipated Games for 2023

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 yea...

2023 Predictions

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year and that means it's time to predict everything that's going to happen in games in 2023!Sign up for the Digital Deluxe E...

Game of The Year 2022

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 categor...

Pentiment

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Pentiment. Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podca...

Vampire Survivors

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Vampire Survivors. ►  Join our Discord Server!     http...

God of War (2018)

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of God of War (2018). ►  Join our Discord Server!     http...

A Plague Tale: Requiem

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of A Plague Tale: Requiem►  Join our Discord Server!     ht...

Grounded (1.0 release)

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Grounded 1.0.►  Join our Discord Server!     https://dis...

The Game Maker Series: Roadwarden | Moral Anxiety Studio

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back again with another Game Maker Series - this time talking to the creator of the recently released, illustrated text-based RPG, Roadward...

Tinykin

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Tinykin.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podcast ...

Death Stranding

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Death Stranding.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the ...

Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe E...

Best Co-Op Games in 2022

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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!). Sign up f...

Cursed to Golf

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Cursed to Golf.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the p...

The Stealth Game Episode

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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' ste...

Stray

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Special episode with Gaming in The Wild on Stray!Support the show

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Guardian's of the Galaxy.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe E...

Bloodborne

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Bloodborne.Sign up for the Digital Deluxe Edition of the podca...

The 100th Episode of The Pre-Order Bonus!

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

100 Episodes! (Give or take a few).On this special episode, Jake and I reminisce on over two years of podcast together, including:- Our favorite momen...

The Game Maker Series: Joseph Gribbin - Grapple Dog

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back again with another Game Maker Series - this time talking to the creator of Grapple Dog. You can buy Grapple Dog right now on Steam an...

Top 5 Most Anticipated Games (Halfway Thru 2022)

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron take a break from games analysis to give their 5 most anticipated games at the halfway point in 2022.Find more content on Patreon!: h...

Game Maker Series: Sandy Spink - Moonstone Island (Second Interview)

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back again with another Game Maker Series - this time having our second conversation with Sandy Spink, creator of Moonstone Island. Since ...

E3 (Not Really E3) 2022 Show Reactions!

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We spent all weekend watching all the showcases and news out of Summer Games Fest, Devolver Digital Show, Day of the Dev, and the Xbox/Bethesda Show. ...

V Rising

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of V Rising.!***Get the extended edition of this episode by signi...

2022 Summer Game Fest/Xbox-Bethesda Showcase Predictions

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jake and Cameron give their hot take predictions for the 2022 Summer Game Fest Kick off (June 9) and the Xbox-Bethesda Showcase (June...

Sifu

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Sifu.Want more content from us? Sign up on Patreon: https://ww...

Trek to Yomi

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Kirby and the Forgotten Lands.Want more content from us? Sign ...

Kirby and the Forgotten Lands

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Kirby and the Forgotten Lands. Want more content from us? Sign...

Hitman 3

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Hitman 3. ►  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!    https:...

Game Maker Series: Lushfoil Photography Sim

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Pre-Order Bonus, we continue our Game Maker series with Matt Newel, creator of Lushfoil Photography Sim. Lushfoil Photography S...

Ollie Ollie World

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Ollie Ollie World.Sign up for our Patreon to get additional e...

Elden Ring Part 2 (Full Analysis)

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Elden Ring on one of our longest episodes ever. Sign up for ...

Game Maker Series: Miki from Peddlecast Games - Research Story

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a brand new Game Maker episode we interview Miki from Peddlecast Games, creator of the upcoming Research Story (demo out now on Steam!: https://sto...

Elden Ring Part 1 (Impressions after 60+ Hours)

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a first time ever part 1 episode, Jake and Cameron give their initial impressions of Elden Ring after 60+ hours with the game, as well as chime in ...

Donut County (w/ Special Guest Dan from The Greatest Story Every Played podcast)

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron, Jake and special guest, Dan (The Greatest Story Every Played Podcast) discuss the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of...

Pokémon Legends Arceus

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron and Jake discuss the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Pokémon Legends Arceus.Sign up for our Patreon to get additi...

Game Maker Series: Joe Winter - Song of Iron (Follow Up Interview!)

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Pre-Order Bonus, we continue our Game Maker series with a follow-up interview with Song of Iron creator, Joe Winter. ►  Sub...

Unpacking

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron and Jake discuss the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Unpacking.Sign up for our Patreon to get additional episodes ...

Batman Arkham City

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron and Jake discuss the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Batman: Arkham City from Rocksteady.Get the extended edition ...

Disco Elysium

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron and Jake discuss the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Disco Elysium.Get the extended edition version of this episod...

Metroid Dread

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron and Jake discuss the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Metroid Dread. ►  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!    ...

Our Most Anticipated Games for 2022

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 is looking to be a BIG year in gaming. In this episode, Jake and Cameron lay out their most anticipated games for 2022.You can check out the full...

2022 Gaming Predictions (and 2021 Predictions Recap!)

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of 2022 Jake and Cameron make 10 gaming industry predictions each. We also recap our predictions from 2021 and see just how off w...

Game of The Year 2021

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of the year again - The Pre-Order Bonus Game of the Year 2021 episode. Just like last year, we're breaking down our picks by ...

Halo Infinite

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 77 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Halo Infinite. ►  Subs...

The Game Awards 2021 Recap

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We watched the game awards! In episode 76, we're walking through all the biggest announcements from The Game Awards 2021, and giving out impressi...

Forza Horizon 5

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 75 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Moonglow Bay. ►  Subsc...

Moonglow Bay

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 74 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Moonglow Bay. ►  Subsc...

Age of Empires 4

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 73 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Age of Empires 4. ►  S...

The Forgotten City

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 72 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of The Forgotten City ►  ...

Sable

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 71 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Sable, from Raw Fury. ►...

The Game Maker Series: Something We Made - Toem

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Pre-Order Bonus crew interviews Nikklas and Lucas from Something We Made,  creators of the newly released indie adventure game, Toem. Get Toem on...

Dishonored 2

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 70 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Dishonored 2, from Arkane....

The Artful Escape

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 69 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of The Artful Escape. ►  ...

Song of Iron

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 68 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron talk through the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop, and industry impact of Song of Iron. Make sure to...

The Most Anticipated Games for Fall 2021

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 67 of the podcast, Jake and Cameron discuss all the games to look out for in Fall 2021.►  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!    https:/...