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Jake, Cameron and special guest Matt Fresh (Editor @ Hard Drive Mag!) analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Avowed!

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In this special episode, Jake and Cameron discuss how value is perceived in video games - from the age old $ per hour argument, to the dynamic of gaming subscription services. 

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Atomfall!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!

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Jake and Cameron react to the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2. We talk specs, the new games, and.....the price. 

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Jake and Cameron look into our crystal ball and predict everything that will be shown at the Switch 2 reveal event.

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Split Fiction!

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Hey all! Welcome to another Indie Impressions episode! This week we have Kate from No Small Games returning to discuss one of her favorite games of all time: Sayonara Wild Hearts. Support Kate by following her on twitch, or by listening to her excellent podcast! I'm a bit embarrassed to say that is has taken me this long to play it, but shortly after I did the free PS5 update came out, so I was spoiled to play both the PS4 version and try the new one. What a stunning game! But there's something that works about this game...

Jake gives his impressions on Mostrocopy from 
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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Returnal!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Abiotic Factor!

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Jake gives his thoughts on Fountains from developer John Pywell.

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Conscript!

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Jake gives his thoughts on Citizen Sleeper 2.

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Jake gives his impressions of Dawnfolk from 
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Jake gives his impressions of the upcoming Death Howl from The Outer Zone.

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of The Cabin Factory!

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Jake gives his thoughts on Grunn from the Sokpop Collective.

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Tactical Breach Wizards!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle!

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In our 200th episode, we look back at the podcast over the years, talk about "200" related topics, and answer listener Q&A.

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Our annual most anticipated games of the year episode for 2025.

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Our annual predictions episode to kick off 2025!

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Here it is.... our Game of The Year 2024 episode. In addition to our respective games of the year, we give you our top 3 games in the categories of Narrative, Design, and Impact on the Industry.

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Here it is! Clocking in at nearly 2 hours and 30 minutes! 

Let me know what games you played, what games you've added to your wishlist, or what games I've snubbed! Looking forward to hearing about everyone's favorite indies from 2024. 

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Jake and Cameron react to all the winners and announcements from the 2024 Game Awards!

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Jake and Cameron predict winners and reveals for the 2024 Game Awards Show.

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6!

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Welcome, welcome, one and all to episode 125! I'm joined by Emily from the No Small Games podcast! She and Kate (who was on the show to chat about Magical Delicacy), are part of the Indie Game Awards! Be sure to check out that list since it came out earlier this week.

We have quite the chat about Phoenix Springs, a game that has gorgeous presentation but frustrating gameplay. We go through all major plot points (but save spoilers for the end) so be warned! Although honestly, I don't think this game can be spoiled easily. It's a...

Jake and Cameron discuss IGN's recent article on the AAA games industry + discussion of Wolfenstein 2 + Beyond Galaxyland!

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Jake and Cameron couldn't decide what game to do an episode on - so instead we talk all about all the scary games we've been playing!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Metaphor: Refantazio (Prologue)!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Star Wars Outlaws! On this episode we're joined by John from the Gaming In The Wild podcast!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Golden Sun! On this episode we're joined by special guest Aaron from the SuperPod Saga!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Astrobot!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Frostpunk 2!

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Welcome, welcome, one and all, to episode 115 of the Indie Impressions mini-series! Quick thanks to Evolve PR and Lovely Hellplace for the review key. I gotta say, Dread Delusion was a slow start, but once it picked up, it sank its teeth into me. It calls back to classic RPGs. In my mind, I kept comparing it to Morrowind, but to be fair, it very much has its own thing going.

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Arco!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Caravan SandWitch!

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Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Enshrouded!

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