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We’re gonna look back on the cross platform years wistfully someday. Wouldn’t be surprised if Xbox followed suit.

A little late posting here, but here’s the link to the review! Thank you again for the review key. open.spotify.com/episode/7LQY...

A young child called Lana, wearing a white top and black trousers is joined by their companion Mui, a small black and round creature. Both are looking at the landscape of Lana’s home world. The following quote is included: "Successfully building upon the first game in every way, Planet of Lana I delivers a fascinating and sometimes emotional experience heightekned by stunning visual and sound design."

As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.

Learn more in our review:

somanygames.co.uk/review/plane...

Cameron and I were able to review Planet of Lana 2 early and I’m gonna straight up say it…

Planet of Lana 2 has the best Star Wars feeling to it. The music, the locations, the audio design… they’re all incredible.

Episode dropping later today 👀

10 Reasons to Get Hyped for Resident Evil Requiem

We're fairly noobie Resident Evil fans, but Cameron and I are pretty hyped for Requiem. In out latest episode, we talk about how Resident Evil won us over and what we're looking forward to. Also I just beat RE3 remake last night! open.spotify.com/episode/3HU8...

IT'S TOO MUCH FOR ONE DAY

Uhhhhhh what?!?!

Installing this one right now...

Newest episode on the fantastic Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is up now! Man, big IP holders should let indie devs make games for them. That's our two cents. open.spotify.com/episode/6n03...

Follow up after playing a few runs:

I really dig this game. It’s a fun little Vampire Survivors-like game with 20 minute runs. I recommend it!

Good taste, 2.5yo

Nostalgium Arcanum: The Mummy (1999) He will never eat. He will never sleep. He will never stop. We unearth the unrelentingly fun 1999 iteration of "The Mummy". Whatever faults may lay in the script or its charmingly outdated CGI are san...

NEW EPISODE: He will never eat. He will never sleep. He will never stop. @chipdip.bsky.social of @preorderbonus.bsky.social joins us to unwrap 1999’s resurrection of #TheMummy whose comedy, adventure, and #horror appeal remain Universal. share.fireside.fm/episode/gEYr...

Cairn

Cam and I made the attempt in Cairn... and woof... what a difficult game. But there's also something immensely satisfying with how the moment-to-moment climb feels. Our latest podcast episode is out now! open.spotify.com/episode/4Wi6...

An old man is holding a catapult to the right and his pig is to the left. They seem to being chased by an owl and a bird in a forestry setting. The following quote is also included: "Hermit and Pig are unlikely but extremely likeable heroes that will endear any fans of offbeat, satirical RPGS.*

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...

Hey! Check out this review! (I wrote it)

Loved this game. Short but mighty with an excellent difficulty scaling and battle system.

Ep 85: Literary Lenses for Video Games w/Jake from the Pre-Order Bonus Podcast

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...

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.

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

So was I but the most recent trailer got me. Definitely has some of that early access jank but I am happy to report that fans of the first will still enjoy the heck out of it.

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.

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.

Choo-Choo Charles

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...

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.

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!

🎉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!

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

Most Anticipated Games of 2026 YouTube video by The Pre-Order Bonus Podcast

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.

PS this may be a game we cover on an episode coming soon 👀

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.