Flock (+ Arco First Impressions)

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. I start talking about the games that I played this year and which I choose as winners at the 13:24 mark. Be sure to check out and support the following folks who contributed this year: Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played Erik from Pages of Play Blink from IndieQuest Podcast Bo_Po from Underplayed Pod Dave from Tales from the Backlog Emily from No Small Games Kate from No Small Games John from Gaming in the Wild Matt from Fun and Games Pod Music credits: "Victory Tune," Cuphead, Kristoffer Maddigan "Lover's Balland," Neva, Berlinist "The Tower," Hauntii, Michael Kirby Ward "Press Start," Athenian Rhapsody, Arpbug "Vast Valley," Master Key, Noe Guiton "The Palace," Crypt Custodian, Eric Thompson "Main Theme," Balatro, Luis Clemente Enjoy! Happy holidays and see you in the new year!

Jake and Cameron react to all the winners and announcements from the 2024 Game Awards!►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:lns4j4xjxk3pjitkeju3x3vn►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgeneric

Jake and Cameron predict winners and reveals for the 2024 Game Awards Show.►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgeneric

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6!►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgeneric

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 tough nut to crack.Please support Emily on her Twitch channel and check out the No Small Games podcast as well too!Jake

Jake and Cameron discuss IGN's recent article on the AAA games industry + discussion of Wolfenstein 2 + Beyond Galaxyland!Get the extended version of this episode on Patreon!►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgeneric

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!Get the extended version of this episode on Patreon! ►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgeneric

Jake and Cameron analyze the narrative, mechanics, gameplay loop and industry impact of Metaphor: Refantazio (Prologue)!►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgeneric

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!►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgeneric

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!►  Join our Discord Server!     https://discord.gg/rgmEEUrB2m►  Show Twitter  https://twitter.com/preordercast►  Jake's Twitter  https://twitter.com/jacob_chipdip18►  Cameron's Twitter   https://twitter.com/masssgeneric