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Thoughtful conversation about your favorite video-games.
Episodes
259 episodes
The Myth of The Gamer
Jake and Cameron discuss the myth of the "Gamer."Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18► Join our Discord Server!
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Jake and Cameron discuss the narrative, design, and industry impact of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18
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1:12:23
EA Sold + Game Pass Price Hike + Ghost of Yotei First Impressions
Jake and Cameron discuss the Saudi's buying EA, Game Pass increasing to $30 a month (!!!) + and give first impressions on Ghost of Yotei.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch...
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Ghosts of Tsushima: Iki Island + Ghosts of Yotei Hype Check
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design, and industry impact of Ghosts of Tsushima: Iki Island. We also get hyped for Ghosts of Yotei.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://w...
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1:11:16
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design, and industry impact of Deep Rock Galactic Survivor.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18► J...
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Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design, and industry impact of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18►&nbs...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong - Part 1 (First Impressions)
Jake and Cameron give their first impressions of the long awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong.► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► Show BlueSky
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57:54
Herdling
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design and industry impact of Herdling!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► Show BlueSky
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51:42
Gamescom 2025
Jake and Cameron discuss the best announcements and the hidden gems of Gamescom 2025.Watch Jake stream on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/chipdip18► Join our Discord Server! ...
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Nintendo Switch 2
Jake and Cameron talk about the Switch 2.► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► Show BlueSky
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Peak
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, game design and industry impact of Peak!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► Show BlueSky
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Donkey Kong Bananza
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, game design and industry impact of Donkey Kong: Bananza!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► ...
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Half-Life 2
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, game design and industry impact of Half-Life 2!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► Show Blu...
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The Alters
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, game design and industry impact of The Alters!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► Show Blue...
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1:11:07
Games of the Year So Far + Most Anticipated Fall Games 2025
Jake and Cameron discuss their favorite games halfway through 2025, and the games they're most looking forward to for the rest of the year.► Join our Discord Server! https://disc...
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Mario Kart World
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Maro Kart: World!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► S...
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Elden Ring: Nightreign
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Elden Ring: Nightreign!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►&n...
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52:45
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Part 2) w/ Aaron from SuperPod Saga
Jake and Cameron are joined by special guest Aaron to do a full analysis and breakdown of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We also decide the Equate brand of gaming studios in a very long discussion on Walmart hair salons...SuperPod Saga:
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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Jake and Cameron discuss.... The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. ► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► Show BlueSky
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Act 1 Analysis) + Jake's PAX East Report
Jake and Cameron analyze Act 1 of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Jake give's a report on his trip to PAX East!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►&n...
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33 Immortals
Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of 33 Immortals!► Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m► Show ...
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Avowed (w/ Matt Fresh from Hard Drive Mag)
Jake, Cameron and special guest Matt Fresh (Editor @ Hard Drive Mag!) analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Avowed!Follow Matt and Hard Drive:Matt's BlueSky ->
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1:36:45
The Subjectivity of Value in Video Games
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. ► Join our Discord Server!
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