Podcasts by Dense Pixels - Video Games News and Reviews

The Awards Show to Celebrate...the Presenters? (The Game Awards 2023 recap, Fortnite, The Day Before) from 2023-12-13T02:50:47

The latest podcast episode delves into The Game Awards that took place last week, with Brad and Micah providing a recap of the notable winners. The hosts engage in a discussion about the controvers...

Yes, We'll Talk About the GTA 6 Trailer (Grand Theft Auto 6, Steamworld Build review, Video Game Piracy) from 2023-12-06T03:08:43

Brad shares his progress in chipping away at his gaming backlog, providing reviews of Steamworld Build, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and Unpacking. The hosts then dive into the...

Making Money and Making Friends! (Steam Deck OLED Review, NBA 2K Lawsuit, CM Punk Return) from 2023-11-29T20:42:29

Brad shares his review of the Steam Deck OLED, offering insights into the device's features and how it enhances the gaming experience. Additionally, he reflects on his early hours in Persona 4, dis...

Shut Up and Take My Money, Gabe! (Steam Deck OLED, The Game Awards Nominee) from 2023-11-15T21:44:15

Micah and Brad discuss the recently announced nominees for The Game Awards. The conversation covers the exciting lineup of nominees, highlighting the diverse and competitive nature of the gaming in...

Ryan Cohen is Accelerating GameStop's Demise (N7 Day, GameStop Turmoil, Gaming Layoffs) from 2023-11-08T17:42

Carrie shares her detailed experience of moving across the country, offering insights and anecdotes from her journey. The hosts dive into the recent drama on PlayStation Twitter, involving Elon Mus...

Season of Bloody Great (Diablo IV update, Bungie Layoffs, 2023 Best Year in Gaming?) from 2023-11-01T21:44:40

Join Brad and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast for a thrilling episode filled with gaming insights, industry updates, and thought-provoking discussions. Brad reviews the significant changes to Dia...

This is Cinema (Spider-Man 2 Review, Super Mario Wonder impressions) from 2023-10-25T19:19:55

Dive into the gaming world with Brad and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast. In this episode, Micah shares his spoiler-free review of Spider-Man 2, giving you insights into the highly anticipated ga...

A More Perfect Union (Video Game Layoffs, More Epic Games Mismanagement) from 2023-10-11T01:46:59

Join Brad, Carrie, and Micah on Dense Pixels as they navigate the latest developments and controversies in the gaming industry. They delve into the unfortunate layoffs at Telltale Games and the str...

Epic Fail (Epic Games Layoffs, Last of Us Factions, Video Game Sequels) from 2023-10-05T02:06:43

Join Brad and Micah on Dense Pixels for a candid discussion about the latest developments in the gaming industry. They explore the recent layoffs at Epic Games, including the departure of Steam Spy...

Kombos, Kameos, and Kamiyas (Mortal Kombat 1 impressions, Unity's Walkback) from 2023-09-28T01:26:40

Tune in to the latest episode of Dense Pixels, featuring Brad and Micah, as they share their final thoughts on Starfield after completing the game and exploring the possibilities with the new game ...

How to Destroy Your Company Overnight (Unity's Controversial Fees, Xbox Series X Mid-Gen Refresh) from 2023-09-20T19:31:57

Join Brad and Carrie on another episode of Dense Pixels as they dive into the latest gaming news, industry developments, and game announcements. In this episode, they discuss the controversy surrou...

Ground Control to Major Todd (Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 impressions) from 2023-09-13T19:58:37

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, where Brad, Carrie, and Micah share their gaming adventures and insights. Micah dives into his initial experiences with Baldur's Gate 3, offerin...

Can Bioware Ever Reclaim It’s Prior Glory (Ep 473) from 2023-09-02T02:17:32

Join Brad and Micah on another episode of Dense Pixels as they explore the latest gaming news, trends, and hot topics. They dive into the details of the newly announced PlayStation Portal handheld,...

Welcome to Dense Pixels Loveline? (Ep 472) from 2023-08-23T01:36:12

Join Brad, Carrie, and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast for a dynamic episode where they discuss gaming experiences, industry news, and even offer relationship insights. Carrie shares her experien...

Baldur’s Gate 3 is Such an Amazing Surprise (Ep 471) from 2023-08-16T01:38:11

Welcome to another engaging episode of Dense Pixels, where Brad and Micah delve into the latest gaming experiences, events, and discussions. Brad shares his impressions of Baldur's Gate 3, highligh...

Who Can Build the Better 16-Bit Console? (Ep 470) from 2023-08-03T00:36:36

Join Brad and Micah on Dense Pixels, where they discuss the latest gaming news, share insights, and engage in fun challenges. In this episode, they explore the recent updates on Overwatch 2, includ...

Capcom Don’t Miss (Ep 469) from 2023-07-18T19:09:11

Welcome to Dense Pixels, a gaming podcast featuring Brad and Micah, where they discuss the latest gaming news, share their impressions, and explore thought-provoking topics. In this episode, they d...

Hose Down (Ep 468) from 2023-07-06T02:12:49

Welcome to the Dense Pixels podcast, where Brad and Micah share their gaming experiences, impressions, and thoughts on the latest news and trends. In this episode, Brad discusses his impressions of...

Half-Baked Character Action (Ep 467) from 2023-06-28T02:56:22

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, featuring Brad, Carrie, and Micah as they delve into the latest gaming news and share their impressions. Micah kicks things off by giving his im...

Starfield Is Poised for Greatness, if It Can Stick the Landing (Ep 466) from 2023-06-15T02:36:34

Join Brad, Carrie, Terrence, and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast as they dive into the highlights of Summer Game Fest 2023, discussing the biggest games that caught their interest. They share the...

The Best Weekend Ever (Ep 465) from 2023-06-06T02:19:14

Welcome to Dense Pixels, a gaming podcast where Brad and Micah share their impressions and insights into the latest gaming releases. In this episode, we dive deep into the highly anticipated Street...

Exactly What We Wanted (Ep 464) from 2023-05-25T02:43:41

Join us for another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, where we cover the latest gaming news and share our impressions of highly anticipated titles. In this episode, we'll discuss the highlights fro...

Tears of the Street (Ep 463) from 2023-05-17T02:22:05

Welcome to the Dense Pixels podcast, where we bring you the latest gaming news, reviews, and reactions. In this episode, we'll be reacting to everyone's excitement and opinions about Legend of Zeld...

A Very Refined Slot Machine (Ep 462) from 2023-05-10T00:23:45

In this episode, we'll dive into Brad's impressions of Honkai Star Rail, a RPG Gacha game that has caught his attention. We'll also discuss the recent controversy around Xbox boss Phil Spencer's co...

Politics or Gay (Ep 461) from 2023-05-02T02:17:27

In this episode, we'll discuss the recent news of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority blocking the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal and how the deal could potentially move forward now. We ...

Why Can’t Nintendo Just Be Cool? (Ep 460) from 2023-04-26T01:55:45

In this episode, we'll discuss Nintendo's unending desire to go after content creators, and the controversy surrounding Microsoft's Twitter API pricing. We'll also talk about Sega's recent acquisit...

Gaming’s Trojan Horse (Ep 459) from 2023-04-11T02:18:21

In this episode, we'll discuss the rumors about a possible PlayStation handheld and what that could mean for the gaming community. We'll also touch on the surprising addition of microtransactions t...

Big Meaty Men Slappin’ Meat (Ep 358) from 2023-04-04T02:18:55

We discuss the unfortunate cancellation of E3 2023 and how it might affect the gaming community. Then, we discuss the controversial Activision-Blizzard takeover and the Competition and Markets Auth...

How Much More ”Pro” Can the PS5 Get? (Ep 457) from 2023-03-21T02:34:22

We pay our respects to actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles in Destiny and The Wire, who has sadly passed away. The PS5 Pro is reportedly in development; what features could it bring to make it...

Justice League: Kill the Suicide Squad, Please (Ep 456) from 2023-03-14T02:31:28

This week on Dense Pixels: Micah gives his impressions after some time spent in Like a Dragon: Shin. Sony has stirred up controversy by claiming that Microsoft may release a version of Call of Duty...

The Tournament of Controllers! (Ep 455) from 2023-02-21T04:05:59

We've been teasing it, and it's finally here. This week, we hold the Tournament of Controllers as we argue to decide the single best first-party controller of all time the only true way you can - a...

A Monumental Day in History (Ep 454) from 2023-02-14T02:46:53

Carrie asked and begged and pleaded, but finally...her prayers have been answered. Golden Sun will be on the Nintendo Switch. We talk about that and much more from the Nintendo Direct last week inc...

Dreading Dragon Age Dreadwolf? (Ep 453) from 2023-02-07T03:07:23

There was a leak of alpha footage for the upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, so Micah needed to give his thoughts on what he saw and the apparent direction the gameplay for the denouement of the serie...

The Greatest Story Ever Told (Ep 452) from 2023-01-31T03:59:13

We are still shook from the Royal Rumble and we can't restrain ourselves from talking about it right up top. Is The Bloodline storyline the greatest wrestling storyline...ever? We get a Hi-Fi Rush ...

Avengers, Disassemble (Ep 451) from 2023-01-24T03:44:34

Marvel's Avengers arrives at its inevitable fate. We discuss who's to blame and why this example in particular was such a waste. It was generally a brutal week in the game industry as we review the...

So Ubisoft is in Trouble, Right? (Ep 450) from 2023-01-18T21:31:35

Ubisoft had to pull investors onto an emergency call to tell them they are cutting over $200 million of overhead thanks to lagging sales. We discuss what this means for the publisher and speculate ...

Rise, Ye Hunter! (Ep 449) from 2023-01-06T19:19:04

It's the first pod of 2023, and while Micah has been keeping his gaming the same, Brad has basically become Carrie completing Persona 5 Royal and getting into...Monster Hunter Rise? SquareEnix has ...

2022 Games of the Year (Ep 448) from 2022-12-21T01:14:23

It's our Game of the Year pod! We discuss the games that made our top 5 this year in what ended up being a very chalk year for us. We also discuss Amazon being the surprise publisher of the next To...

The Rhythm is Going to Get You (Ep 447) from 2022-12-13T03:53:02

It's a FULL show after a week off. Brad is drowning in Persona 5 Royal. Carrie FINALLY is playing Hades - and loving it. Micah is of two minds on Marvel's Midnight Suns. There were a bevy of announ...

Pentiment Has Us Shook (Ep 446) from 2022-11-30T03:38:15

Carrie and Brad both finished Pentiment this week, and we have some (spoiler-free) thoughts about the emotional toll the game can take. Carrie also wrapped up Pokemon Scarlet and we talk about why ...

Pokemon Pitfalls and Bavarian Intrigue (Ep 445) from 2022-11-22T00:07:07

This week, Brad and Carrie discuss the performance issues plaguing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the surprise of Pentiment being one of the most engrossing games of the year, NetEase and Activision-B...

The Overpriced Bargain (Ep 444) from 2022-11-08T03:43:56

The PSVR2 Headset was finally unveiled, and it finds itself in a tough spot in the marketplace. We discuss the place for the PSVR2 in a tough field and what the future of VR generally may look like...

Wall Riding to Victory (Ep 443) from 2022-11-02T02:05:57

We discuss more NASCAR in this podcast than probably any previous podcast combined because a NASCAR driver pulled a real video game move...and it worked! We put a bow on the Hellena Taylor-Bayonett...

Less News, More Games (Ep 442) from 2022-10-25T03:23:07

Our unplanned two week hiatus helped us really narrow down the news...and instead has us talking about the playing of video games! We - of course - discuss the Bayonetta and G4 controversies. But a...

RIP In Peace, Google Stadia (Ep 441) from 2022-10-04T02:40:57

To the surprise of...no one?...Google Stadia is getting the lights turned out on it. We discuss why the platform was doomed to failure. Brad got himself a Steam Deck, and he discusses the hardware ...

Ten-Thousand Dollars! (Ep 440) from 2022-09-27T01:57:12

Twitch had themselves one hell of a week, as they cut down their creator revenue split, saw reporting of them being a prime destination for child predators, and saw a Senior Vice President dip out....

More Assassin’s Creed Than You Can Shake a Hidden Blade At (Ep 439) from 2022-09-21T02:30:02

We take a week off and the whole industry decides to blitz us with news. Fortunately(?) the Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play presentations last week were pretty lackluster. But Capcom saved t...

Halo Infinite is a Microcosm of AAA Games in General (Ep438) from 2022-09-07T02:52:21

AAA Games are in a weird place right now and Halo Infinite is the latest example with the recent news drop concerning co-op. We discuss why this may be and why indies continue to thrive. Glen Schof...

Rescuing America from PlayStation Inflation (Ep 437) from 2022-08-31T00:09:25

We saw the price increase of PlayStation 5s all around the world last week - everywhere that is except the US of A. Is console price stability a thing of the past? Plus the weirdest non-story ever ...

It’s One Diaper, Micah, What Could It Cost? (Ep 436) from 2022-08-24T02:53:25

Opening Night Live from Gamescom definitely wasn't a show for us; we talk about the few things that did capture our attention. Brad gives his initial impressions on Cursed to Golf, Micah tells you ...

The Lord’s Seed (Ep 435) from 2022-08-18T02:26:37

How is Brad feeling about Cult of the Lamb? And more importantly, is Micah going to be convinced to purchase it? Reports of harassment continue coming in from around the industry, this time at Nint...

Port Patrol (Ep 434) from 2022-08-10T03:02:32

THE BAND IS BACK TOGETHER! We are discussing the seemingly doomed development path for the Knights of the Old Republic remake, Micah's venture - again - into Dragon Age Inquisition, why The Outer W...

Was Shin-Ra Really the Bad Guy? (Ep 433) from 2022-07-27T01:08:29

Minecraft developer Mojang takes a sensible stance against NFTs and Blockchain...which was unfortunately undercut by Square pissing all over the message of their most notable video game, and then G...

When Publishers Advocate for Piracy (Ep 432) from 2022-07-14T23:08:16

It seems like Ubisoft is - or was - dead set on pushing their players to pirate their games since they were considering decommissioning several games from Steam. We also have several game announcem...

Leave Game Devs Alone (Ep 431) from 2022-07-07T22:58:20

Brad is joined by a special guest this week, and our main point of discussion is why gamers need to settle the hell down and let game makers make their games in the wake of Monkey Island and God of...

Running on Empty (Ep 430) from 2022-06-29T00:55:15

It's been an oppressively bad week of real-world events, but Sony's stable of developers put a smile on our face sticking it to Jim Ryan. Activision-Blizzard is being pushed by their shareholders t...

Nothing to See Here! (Ep 429) from 2022-06-21T21:37:21

Good news! Activision-Blizzard has declared they did nothing wrong, courtesy of an investigation paid for by...Activision-Blizzard. In Diablo Immortal news, we discover the exact wrong way to prote...

What Were Our Biggest Takeaways from Keigh3? (Ep 428) from 2022-06-14T22:09:15

Another Keigh3 aka Summer Games Fest has come and gone, and with no E3 this year, this is our summer gaming vortex! We discuss our thoughts on the show generally as well as the games that left the ...

It Really Didn’t Have to Be This Way (Ep 427) from 2022-06-07T23:24:25

Diablo Immortal is a really fun Diablo game! Too bad it also happens to be a really predatory mobile experience more interested in making all the money instead of just putting out a great product! ...

Swealtearing for No Reason! (Ep 426) from 2022-05-26T03:35:42

It's a pretty somber week in world events, and that holds true for the games industry with the Saudi government buying a share of your favorite video game company and former cops taking para-social...

Happy Birthday to Jim Ryan’s Cats (Ep 425) from 2022-05-17T23:47:01

Sony Worldwide Studios VP Jim Ryan's cats were in the news this week, and if you missed the original story you'll never guess why! We discuss the delays of Starfield and Redfall and if it negativel...

The Pies That Divide Us: Part 2 (Ep 424) from 2022-05-10T23:46:47

A slow week breeds tangents! We do talk about FIFA making a hilarious blunder, the FTC taking a sharp look at the Sony-Bungie deal, and Monster Hunter Rise's new expansion. But then Micah gives his...

Who Needs Games When You Have Blockchain (Ep 423) from 2022-05-03T22:58:16

SquareEnix has unloaded all of their western developers for a song...and it's so they can go full steam into Blockchain?! We certainly have our thoughts on that as well as Reggie Fils-Aime getting ...

The Brighter the Picture, the Darker the Negative (Ep 422) from 2022-04-27T00:05:59

It's a surprising political gaming news show as the Governor of California may have flexed his political muscle improperly in the Activision-Blizzard lawsuit and Nintendo is the latest company accu...

It’s a Blunt Object! (Ep 421) from 2022-04-12T20:52:05

Yes, there sure is another Kingdom Hearts game in development, but why (for the love of god!)? We also dance on the grave of NFT's in video games, hopefully not prematurely (for the love of god!...

The Murderer of Trade Shows (Ep 420) from 2022-04-05T22:10:58

I don't know if it's possible to do a true post-mortem on Elden Ring after a month, but Micah has earn a platinum trophy so we talk about why it's so special and why it's unlikely to be replicat...

We Are Merely Whelmed (Ep 419) from 2022-03-29T22:07:53

On this week's show we talk the new PlayStation Plus tiers and why a lot of folks are approaching the news (or lack thereof) from the wrong standpoint. Brad is also relatively pleased with the o...

Syphon Filter Man (Ep 418) from 2022-03-22T22:06:19

We really hope you enjoyed last week's video game love-fest because we're back to the miserable news around the game industry. Sony gets a two-fer thanks to Polyphony making Gran Turismo 7 inten...

We Can’t Stop Playing Elden Ring (Ep 417) from 2022-03-15T22:04:43

We're almost entirely ignoring the news this week because we just want to talk about Elden Ring. Micah is hooked, and he and Brad rave about what makes Elden Ring just so damn transfixing. Brad ...

This is a FromSoftware Podcast Now (Ep 416) from 2022-03-01T21:15:09

Brad is transfixed by Elden Ring in the first dozen hours he's spent with the game. The real question is - can Micah resist buying it during the show in the face of such praise? We got the surpr...

Bobby Kotick: Republican Operative (Ep 415) from 2022-02-22T22:28:33

This week, Carrie talks about her continued thoughts on Pokemon Legends Arceus now that she's completed it, and how they truly make you a Pokemon big game hunter. Of course we have thoughts on t...

The Worst Time to Release This? (Ep 414) from 2022-02-15T21:09:32

We have a Cyberpunk 2077 next-gen update sighting...and it's here to download! We can't fathom why it's coming out just ahead of Horizon Forbidden West and Elden Ring, but at least it's here. We...

Buy Dick-Punch (Ep 413) from 2022-02-08T22:18:42

We impressions of new games this week! Carrie tells us if Pokemon Legends: Arceus is the beginning of new and exciting future for the Pokemon franchise. Micah discusses why Sifu will be a game t...

The Ultimate Bad Idea (Ep 412) from 2022-02-02T21:50:32

We're back to our regularly scheduled programming of industry-shaping acquisitions and NFT's! We discuss what Sony is actually buying in Bungie and generally about consolidation in the game indu...

The Oldest Play in the Book (Ep 411) from 2022-01-25T22:08:58

We're settling down from the bomb that was dropped on the game industry last week, and we discuss some of the stories that have basked in the afterglow, like Phil Spencer's carefully-worded Call...

The $70 Billion Megaton (Ep 410) from 2022-01-18T21:36:06

We spent A LOT of time on the seismic Microsoft acquisition of Activision-Blizzard: the details, what it means for these companies, and how Microsoft is going to find the value in this immense d...

De-FUN the Police! (Ep 409) from 2022-01-11T21:22:23

We talk about perhaps the most acceptable(?) form of police misconduct that we've heard about. Konami find new and exciting ways to whore out their popular IP's for as many cynical Schrute-bucks...

The Fighting Game of Life (Ep 408) from 2022-01-06T00:02:18

Holy hell we have NFT news to sort through this week, so we're definitely doing that. Brad also is a proud Xbox owner now so he and Micah talk the unbridled fun that is Halo Infinite multiplayer...

That‘s a Real Nice Lack of Bargaining Power Ya Got There (Ep 407) from 2021-12-14T22:12:25

Activision Blizzard employees seem on the cusp of the first big unionization effort in the games industry. You'll never guess what Activision corporate is trying to do in response! We have impre...

Ode to Sleeping Dogs (Ep 406) from 2021-12-07T22:02:07

Final Fantasy XIV might have the best community in the video game universe. Activision can't stop collecting bad press with layoffs at Raven Software. A now-former Sony executive got to star in ...

Most Ambitious Failure (Ep 405) from 2021-11-30T21:34:58

Terrence is back after a slow news week that sees us talking about Mortal Shell, Darkest Dungeon, Hades, Days Gone, and Spider-Man in Marvel's Avengers. Mass Effect is going to become an Amazon ...

The Pies that Divide Us (Ep 404) from 2021-11-23T22:04:20

We of course dig deep into the Bobby Kotick story, why you should never trust a rich, white CEO, and how Activision's defense of him will cost them in the long run. We have a bevy of game impers...

Pokemon Simp (Ep 403) from 2021-11-09T21:10:24

The future of monetization in games looks pretty bleak as the biggest publishers voice their support of the NFT bandwagon. We discuss why this is likely to be a historically bad idea. Devolver D...

None of You Have an Excuse! (Ep 402) from 2021-11-02T20:24:15

No one has any reason to miss one of the best under-the-radar games of two console generations ago! Bobby Kotick makes a meaningless gesture to appease the Activision board while finally making ...

Characters Are What You Remember (Ep 401) from 2021-10-26T22:26:49

We discuss why the Uncharted movie misses the point, how Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy benefitted from low expectations, why Fortnite had to die so that other Apple developers may prosper, th...

Episode 400! from 2021-10-18T21:21:09

It may be our 400th episode, but it's business as usual for us, and for Ubisoft apparently as Micah shamelessly purchased and played FarCry 6. We also talk Back 4 Blood and put a bow on Metroid ...

Please, Won‘t Someone Think of the Children! (Ep 399) from 2021-10-12T21:05:05

Brad got himself a Switch OLED and Metroid Dread...is the slight upgrade worth it and is Metroid still relevant in the golden age of more -vania-style games? We pick apart the tone-deaf defense ...

Hopefully the Last Kingdom Hearts News Ever (Ep 398) from 2021-10-05T22:12:36

Sora is in Smash Bros Ultimate...yay. Also we cover the Nintendo Direct from a couple weeks back and marvel at how Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo are now definitively the best casting of the Mar...

Solving Racism One Deicide at a Time (Ep 397) from 2021-09-21T20:44:24

This week Micah was too busy curing the world of racism to play Deathloop, the hosts analyze the first ever Dense Pixels Derby, we discuss whether we should be excited about a Star Wars game dev...

I Finally Like an Arkane Game (Ep 396) from 2021-09-14T20:48:18

Deathloop is an Arkane Studios game through and through, but Brad is actually digging it! Micah is also in love with Tales of Arise. The decision has been handed down in the Epic vs Apple trial ...

Unforced Errors (Ep 395) from 2021-09-07T22:20:26

We're back to a bad news week again, from the (now former) CEO of Tripwire Studios showing his whole ass on social media to Sony harkening back to their days of PS3 hubris. We also have trouble ...

Bending Over to Authoritarianism (Ep 394) from 2021-08-31T22:39:39

Brad has spent a week in a sim racing rig and has has to learn how to drive again! Micah learns about red cards in soccer. Turns out all the kowtowing the video game industry has done to China c...

Summer(Slam) of Punk (Ep 393) from 2021-08-24T22:20:58

Micah talks about his early impressions of 12 Minutes as Brad and Carrie taunt him with their knowledge of things to come. Epic Games gets called out on their BS by the Among Us devs. Roblox is ...

BAY-BAY Please Don't Go (Ep 392) from 2021-08-17T21:30:20

Even more notable departures were announced at Blizzard this week. Have we finally turned the corner in the industry (and also why you shouldn't make game characters in real people's likeness). ...

Don't Make Game Devs "Rockstars", Maybe? (Ep 391) from 2021-08-10T20:32:52

Turns out the feeling of absolute power does corrupt absolutely. We discuss the latest Blizzard revelations and the latest gaming visionary to come under fire for bad behavior. We also discuss t...

The Consequences of My Inactions (Ep 390) from 2021-08-03T21:55:20

Boy, did the Blizzard situation end up in real tangible consequences in a hurry! We discuss the latest development and why we are going to continue seeing new developments from this story in the...

Schreier Comin' (Ep 389) from 2021-07-27T22:33:03

What an incredibly frustrating week as we dive into the depravity happening at Activision Blizzard. Why does this keep happening? And why does this situation feel like impactful change could com...

We Don't Really Understand the Level of Excitement for the Steam Deck (Ep 388) from 2021-07-20T22:16:44

Brad and Micah talk through the slow burn aspect of Persona 5 and whether or not it's a feature or drawback of the game. We also talk surprise of the over the moon response to the Steam Deck, wh...

To Infinity...and Beyond? (Ep 387) from 2021-07-13T21:23:22

Assassin's Creed is going live service and we're not sure what to think about it. It's been a pretty tough week to be a soccer fan this week, Final Fantasy XIV literally ran out of games, and Ca...

Bangers Per Capita (Ep 386) from 2021-07-06T21:50:18

Good God, does Persona 5 ever have some kicking tunes in it? It was nice of Atlus to also include a game as a bonus to a stellar music album and Brad has thoughts now that he's finished the "tut...

Self-Inflicted Punishment (Ep 385) from 2021-06-29T22:33:48

Carrie and Brad both have embarked on potentially unwise gaming choices in their near future. The Backbone iPhone controller is a nifty little piece of hardware, and hopefully it will come in ha...

Ratchet&Clank: Rift Apart - GOTY Contender? (Ep 384) from 2021-06-22T21:36:26

Micah and Brad have both platinum'ed Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart so I think they're pretty qualified to talk about it whether or not it's going to stand up as a game of the year candidate. We al...

E3 2021: It's Exactly What We Thought it Would Be (Ep 383) from 2021-06-15T22:11:41

We toss the normal format out the window because we're talking about E3 2021 this week! Get our impressions of all of the digital events from the weekend, find out what games impressed us, which...

All Our E3 Hopes and Dreams (Ep 382) from 2021-06-08T22:12:15

This week a courageous podcast host makes their triumphant return! We give impressions of Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, Griftlands, and Mass Effect 3. Cyberpunk 2077 is turning into an al...

Yes, the Banana Republic Game Will Be Political (Ep 381) from 2021-06-01T21:30:16

Turns out the game about an isolated banana republic will have come political commentary in it? Who could've imagined? I guess it took a lot of Far Cry fans with poor reading comprehension skill...

It's Official - Micah Will NEVER Play No Man's Sky (Ep 380) from 2021-05-25T21:45:19

Micah and Brad have both moved onto Mass Effect 2, and what a game it is. It's a week of remakes with Carrie giving her impressions of Shin Megami Tensai III: Nocturne HD Remaster. Twitch has a ...

My Favorite Podcast on the Citadel (Ep 379) from 2021-05-18T21:29:27

Mass Effect Legendary Edition has arrived...and Brad beat ME1 in a weekend! We talk mostly about that in impressions. Microsoft flexes their exclusivity muscle with StarField. EA is saying all t...

The Dungarees of the Banana Universe (Ep 378) from 2021-05-11T21:52:41

More Apple vs Epic trial news has led to the most existential question of our times: can a banana be nude? Oh, and Apple's defense might have gotten completely blown up. Brad talks his trepidati...

Apple v Epic - Pulling Back the Curtain (Ep 377) from 2021-05-04T21:35:26

The (video game) trial of the century has begun, and discovery has brought to light some staggering facts about Epic Games' finances particularly. Brad gives his initial impressions of Returnal ...

Who Doesn't Like a Big Woman? (Ep 376) from 2021-04-28T01:10:54

We find out Micah will try almost anything for free as he gives his impressions of MLB: The Show 21. Brad is back into Warframe and Carrie has a PS5! We talk Capcom setting good feet forward, CD...

PIXELMANIA VII!!!!! (Ep 375) from 2021-04-14T22:38:56

First - the video games. Brad is back to an old favorite. Carrie is back and tells us all about Monster Hunter Rise. Sony puts out a nice PS5 update and is making a very unnecessary remake. Nint...

Wait, They Were Both Published by Square?! (Ep 374) from 2021-04-06T22:34:28

Brad made his choice as far as which game to play from last week. Micah also gives his early impressions of Outriders. We talk the major coup that Microsoft has pulled off with MLB: The Show 21 ...

Too Many Games! (Ep 373) from 2021-03-31T21:41:49

We are spoiled for choice right now, and Brad can't decide which game he should sink his teeth into next. Micah makes a compelling case for Disco Elysium. Might we have reason for optimism for a...

Please Stop Hiring Hulk Hogan (Ep 372) from 2021-03-23T21:55:46

Sony is about to pull one of the first prominent digital console game markets off the grid. We talk the cost of convenience and whether it's actually a big deal this is happening. We also discus...

Department of FaZe (Ep 371) from 2021-03-16T21:27:30

A Post Office for the ages, as we go in on Sephiroth - justifiably - for like 10 minutes. We also discuss why we need to change our mindset on the Sony-Microsoft rivalry, Meyers Leonard sorry he...

Don't Piss on My Leg and Tell Me It's a Great Experience (Ep 370) from 2021-03-09T21:44:56

Strauss Zelnick had deemed the market ready for $70 games, so $70 games we shall have! We discuss the merits of this and later, the merits of preordering in a gaming world where even the biggest...

RIP in Peace, Anthem (Ep 369) from 2021-03-02T21:47:41

We pour one out for our buddy Anthem and bask in EA finally - apparently - seeing the light. It's also Square week apparently, as we have lots to say about Bravely Default II, Outriders, Project...

We Bet You Think We're Here to Talk About Breath of the Wild 2... (Ep 368) from 2021-02-23T21:36:48

...but we don't have any Breath of the Wild 2 stuff to talk about! Please accept our apologies *bows deeply*. We are talking about the recent Nintendo Direct though. We also discuss what we'd be...

Ironic (Ep 367) from 2021-02-16T22:52:27

Mixed bag of new impressions from the team this week with Super Mario 3D World, Destruction All-Stars, and What the Golf?, two of which are fun games and one...less so. Sony's making all the mon...

The RKO of Golf Carts (Ep 366) from 2021-02-02T22:09:04

What a damn week! We finally have first details of the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, we're coming off yet another solid Royal Rumble, Warzone cheaters might be ruining the community long term,...

Economic Strength! (Ep 365) from 2021-01-26T21:33:15

GameStop's market value increased 18 times because people on Reddit were bored (how the hell is the stock market a thing?!). We also talk about Microsoft f'ing around...and quickly finding out. ...

Big...uh...Goth Mommy (Ep 364) from 2021-01-19T22:03:57

This week: what Capcom could have up their sleeve for the Resident Evil 25th Anniversary event, the CDPR apology was lacking, especially in the wake of another excellent Jason Schreier piece, a ...

Wiener Cousins (Ep 363) from 2021-01-12T21:05:05

We talk about the newest "Indy" game people got super excited about today, some of the insane speed runs from Awesome Games Done Quick this past weekend, what the hell a "POGCHAMP" is, our favor...

Rise&Grind (Ep 362) from 2021-01-06T07:30

How is it possible that Ghost of Tsushima actually might be underrated? Carrie reveals her games of 2020, we talk our favorite Royal Rumble moments, and answer more of your questions during an e...

BONUS EPISODE: Mission: Impossible 2 - The Men with the Golden Tongues from 2021-01-05T20:57:58

We know that you all were gagging for it to get this episode! We finally review the bonkers John Woo-fueled fever dream that is Mission: Impossible 2. Seriously though, this movie is insane.

As Night City Turns (Ep 361) from 2020-12-22T21:47

Cyberpunk news is flying hard and fast! We discuss an unprecedented week of news around the biggest gaming story of 2020...and did one of us get a refund? Brad also goes Into the Breach, we have...

Free of Consequences (Ep 360) from 2020-12-16T00:02:23

Oh you want Cyberpunk 2077 discussion? We got 40 minutes of it right here! You want Game Awards analysis? Boom. YOU WANT A COMPREHENSIVE BREAK DOWN OF THE NEW MASS EFFECT TRAILER?! IT'S IN THERE...

Where's the Line? (Ep 359) from 2020-12-08T21:58:22

What game wouldn't Carrie play that has the Persona license attached? Believe it or not, she has a line! We are also shocked by the sudden departure of Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah from BioWare,...

Put That Cookie Down! (Ep 358) from 2020-12-01T21:12:26

A hodgepodge show this week featuring Marvel's Avengers continuing to find new and exciting ways to disappoint, Zlatan Ibrahimovic attempting to take on EA, scalpers getting a small measure of c...

Ready Player Zelda (Ep 357) from 2020-11-24T21:35:04

You may think it's impossible to tangent from the new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity to critique of the upcoming novel Ready Player Two. You would be wrong. Brad also gives his impressions of ...

One Week with the PS5 (Ep 356) from 2020-11-17T22:46:32

It's a PS5-themed episode as Brad and Micah talk about their highs and lows after a week with PS5, the game changer the DualSense controller could be, and our impressions of Spider-Man: Miles Mo...

Truly the Greatest N7 Day (Ep 355) from 2020-11-11T22:49:41

We all will remember where we were when we heard the news on November 7...the Mass Effect Trilogy Legendary Edition is finally real and on its way! Micah has himself an Xbox Series X and he has ...

A Little Bit of Communism in My Life... (Ep 354) from 2020-11-02T22:38:56

Stop sending game developers death threats! Seriously! Show your disappointment by hitting their wallets like CD Projekt Red's investors did last week. Micah has early Watch Dogs Legion impressi...

Late to the Party (Ep 353) from 2020-10-27T21:28:23

Hades has given Brad the roguelike bug, so he's got impressions of Dead Cells and Risk of Rain 2 this week! We also talk yet another Cyberpunk 2077 delay, AOC's massive success on Twitch, a stra...

You Knew What This Was (Ep 352) from 2020-10-20T22:19:32

2K Games is at it again! NBA 2K21 has become the latest game to continue what's truly become a disgusting trend in video games, and what can be done about it? On the opposite end of the spectrum...

We're Not the Kind of Guys to Say 'We Told You So'... (Ep 351) from 2020-10-13T23:43:07

So Marvel's Avengers is in a bad way! We talk about that and the shut down of Crucible to discuss why games need more than just a business model to succeed. We also talk more Hades (of course), ...

Only with VR (Ep 350) from 2020-10-06T22:07:10

Is Super Mario Bros 35 a good game? Brad tries to figure it out in real time. Terrence comes through with a surprise game purchase, crunch will never disappear from the games industry, Miles Mor...

You Should've Pet the Dog (Ep 349) from 2020-09-30T00:57:29

Hades is so good we talk about it for another 20 minutes this week! We also talk about what games are prime to be the next No Man's Sky-esque redemption story, memory upgrades in this next conso...

Fresh to Death (Ep 348) from 2020-09-22T21:51:59

Hades is PHENOMENAL and Micah and Brad are here to tell you why and make Terrence pine for a PlayStation release. Both Sony and Microsoft stumble and fall when it comes to PS5/Xbox Series X preo...

Begun, the Console Wars Have (Ep 347) from 2020-09-16T22:47:34

We finally have date and price for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X (and S). Which one are we getting? Microsoft makes the Series S even more of a bewildering product, Brad and Terrence ...

Marvel's Avengers Verdict:Not Bad (Ep 346) from 2020-09-08T22:18:06

This week Micah and Terrence give their impressions of Marvel's Avengers, we talk about the EA controversies surrounding Madden 21 and UFC 4, there was about 35 years worth of Mario news last we...

A 5-Second Google Search (Ep 345) from 2020-09-01T22:14:16

Ubisoft makes an incredible unforced error and we're actually pretty pissed about it. Fall Guys pays their meteoric rise forward to charity, Gamescom Opening Night Live was a pretty solid succes...

Christmas Eve Sucks (Ep 344) from 2020-08-25T21:52:07

We finally gained some insight on the DC games coming from WB Games with Gotham Knights and the far off Suicide Squad titles that were shown off at DC Fandome, it's Madden time already?!, Activi...

An Epic Battle (Ep 343) from 2020-08-19T21:32:05

The big news is the developing battle between Epic Games and Apple (and Google) as we give our thoughts on last week's event and why this is one of the most important video game happenings in th...

Ayatollah of Rock N' 'Rona (Ep 342) from 2020-08-11T21:54:25

Are we talking Fall Guys for a second straight week? You betcha! Micah has some thoughts about the Marvel's Avengers beta, Halo Infinite gets delayed, a legend is leaving Capcom, Apple is engagi...

You Better Watch Out - Or You'll Be Shot - By Revolver Ocelot! (Ep 341) from 2020-08-04T22:31:59

Terrence returns, and apparently Fall Guys is going to be our new obsession? Halo Infinite becomes ever free-er than before, xCloud is coming, Sony has made the ultimate dick-move , and Strauss ...

Getting Your Money However They Can (Ep 340) from 2020-07-28T22:17:59

We give our thoughts on the Xbox Games Showcase including whether Xbox Games Pass can possible be sustainable when it isn't being used as a hail mary. The US military is using streaming to find ...

Everyone Should Get Punched in the Face (Ep 339) from 2020-07-22T00:22:50

Ubisoft had a solid not-E3 presentation only to get Schreier'ed this week. The conversation about crappy video game corporation culture transitions nicely into a critical eye toward the need for...

Why We Can't Have Nice Things (Ep 338) from 2020-07-07T21:53:12

This week we talk about the unwarranted backlash coming to Laura Bailey and how ridiculous you have to be to get upset with performers over performances. EVO Online's cancelation highlights the ...

Black Weeb GOTY (Ep 337) from 2020-06-30T23:59:16

Did anyone realize Fortnite was still in early access? We have some qualms with the new Cyberpunk and Avengers footage, Crucible goes back to the drawing board, another Kickstarter cautionary ta...

No One Wants to See Your Dick (Ep 336) from 2020-06-23T21:58:52

The game industry is seeing another Me Too-esque reckoning, and not a moment too soon. Mixer did exactly what Brad predicted it would years ago. EA Play was predictably underwhelming. And how ex...

Oppressive Whiteness (Ep. 335) from 2020-06-16T23:43:59

The week that was supposed to be E3 turned out not to be a let down, as Sony finally unveiled the PlayStation 5 in all its curvaceous glory. We give our thoughts on the reveal as well as the gam...

Destiny 2: Year 4...and 5&6?! (Ep 334) from 2020-06-09T21:46:33

Destiny 2 brought the big guns to their reveal this week by laying out the landscape of the thing to come in year 4...and beyond. EA is in the news, and it's a mixed bag, Terrence talks his expe...

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Culling Your Wallet (Ep 332) from 2020-05-26T23:06:55

The wildest monetization plan ever has arrived, and you can't be prepared for how nuts it is. Brad digs up a hidden gem in Moonlighter, the cash-in ports can't (and won't) stop, Konami did a kin...

Ghanaian? Ghanan? Which is it? (Ep 331) from 2020-05-19T22:29:21

Terrence continues bringing the indie heat, as he convinces both Brad and Micah to make purchases during the show! EVO has revealed their online plans, Epic continues their quest for world domin...

Redefining "Gameplay" (Ep 330) from 2020-05-12T22:55:55

What a reveal of the new Xbox Series X "gameplay", huh? Yeah...that presentation was pretty bog standard alright. We also talk about Mortal Kombat 11 straight up abusing their most loyal fans, E...

Live from the Streets of Rage (Ep 329) from 2020-05-05T22:05:44

Terrence is actually broadcasting live from the Streets of Rage, but did SoR4 stick the landing? We also discuss the Assassin's Creed Valhalla trailer, Geoff Keighley absolutely destroying what'...

The Leaks of Us (Ep. 328) from 2020-04-28T21:54:28

So major plot points of The Last of Us 2 have leaked out, but to what end? Battlefront II's redemption story comes to a close, we reminisce on video game peripherals and arcade wrestling games g...

Mafioso Crime Boss (Ep. 327) from 2020-04-21T21:21:32

This week Brad talks about the beginning of his Final Fantasy play through, possible PS5 launch shortages, what might compel us to avoid a game we're interested in, WWE releases, and much more!<...

Essential Business (Ep. 326) from 2020-04-14T21:53:55

Can Micah convince Brad to buy Final Fantasy VII Remake? How has politics crossed with the world of video games yet again? How much money will the Resident Evil 4 remake earn? What is PlayStatio...

Cartwheelin' In His Drawers (Ep. 325) from 2020-04-07T22:40:28

It was Wrestlemania weekend, but just as this was a strange Wrestlemania due to current events, we aren't doing a full recap. That said though...you know we have to talk Boneyard and Firefly Fun...

The Next Step in World Domination (Ep 324) from 2020-03-31T22:24:15

Terrence is pretty unimpressed with Predator: Hunting Grounds, and also unimpressive is the fact that Micah is still playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, this time with 100% more Dr. Doom. Epic i...

Barack Obama, He Isn't (Ep. 323) from 2020-03-24T23:41:14

That was certainly a console reveal. A very long, informative, over explained (and yet under explained) console reveal. How is backwards compatibility working on PS5 again? GameStop also had the...

You're Killing Me, Smalls (Ep. 322) from 2020-03-17T22:05:02

The C-virus has rightfully lent to a slow news week. Obviously Brad and Carrie find their way into a massive baseball tangent. E3 got canceled literally hours after we recorded last week. We tal...

Make or Break Time for GameStop (Ep. 321) from 2020-03-10T21:54:21

We talk about GameStop probably more than we ever have now that the muzzle is off as we discuss Reggie Fils-Aime's surprising appointment to the GameStop board of directors and what the future m...

This Episode is Whack (Ep. 320) from 2020-03-03T23:42:02

We're talking about a lot of whack stuff this episode. Coronavirus (whack!), Google Stadia (whack!), Xbox Series X (not whack), Final Fantasy VII Remake demo (maybe whack?), Trials of Osiris ret...

We Won't Get Fooled Again...Unless We Do (Ep. 319) from 2020-02-18T23:23:44

Outriders was all the rage last week! Are we going to get sucked into the hype? Or is it Anthem all over again? We also talk the significance of Geoff Keighley skipping his first E3 in 2020 (and...

Anthem is Dead. Long Live Anthem (Ep. 318) from 2020-02-11T22:11:13

This week we discuss the death and rebirth of Anthem and what we think will happen in the game's future, hear Brad's impressions of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, discuss some surprising ind...

The Tyler Perry Method (Ep. 317) from 2020-02-05T00:30:35

The full crew assembles to tackle all this Nintendo news, including which consoles the Switch has already outsold! We also talk Warcraft III Remastered woes, the ending to Star Wars: Jedi Fallen...

PIXEL RUMBLE 2020!!! (Ep. 316) from 2020-01-29T00:10:10

Micah is this weeks surprise entrant into the pod, as we're reviewing the 2020 Royal Rumble! Before we get to that though, we discuss the recent delaypocalypse in the game industry, the decision...

That Thing We Told You Would Happen...Is Happening (Ep. 315) from 2020-01-15T00:25:23

Pokemon Sword and Shield is getting new DLC. Who'd have thunk it? Well, us. Months ago. Because obviously. Carrie is also pretty beside herself with Microsoft not delivering any Xbox Series X co...

Our 2019 Games of the Year (ep 314) from 2020-01-08T01:12:07

We're back! Brad and Carrie gives you their top five games of 2019; Micah sadly is not on the show this week, but we let you know his game of the year early on in the show. We also talk about th...

How Do You Do, Fellow Gamers? (Episode 313) from 2019-12-17T10:52:49

This week, it's all about The Game Awards and (*sigh*) the trailers that came with it and State of Play. We also talk the most shocking news that dropped last week, Brad's Apple Arcade impressio...

Realistic Fight with Satan (Episode 312) from 2019-12-10T00:21:10

We had to talk about the Jesus game. HAD TO. And we promise you won't be disappointed with the discussion! We also talk the Vanquish remaster, the most expensive gaming-related hoodie you'll eve...

Pokemon Sword&Shield Review (Episode 311) from 2019-12-02T22:59:38

Brad and Carrie go it alone this week as Carrie delivers her long-awaited Pokemon Sword & Shield review! We also discuss the breaking Riot Games settlement news, an original copy of Mega Man sel...

PIXEL-ER SERIES 2019!!! from 2019-11-25T23:40:39

First, we have the nominees for the 2019 Game Awards. Listen to Micah and Terrence hear the nominees for the first time, and marvel at the two games that inexplicably have the most nominations! ...

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Impressions (Episode 309) from 2019-11-18T23:13:43

This week we discuss our initial impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and you'll never guess which of the three of us didn't particularly care for the game! Micah gives his thoughts on P...

IMMA YEET THAT BABY! (Episode 308) from 2019-11-05T01:06:28

Yes, we talk about the widely varying Death Stranding reviews, though none of us have played the game yet! We also discuss Blizzard and J. Allen Brack's non-apology apology at Blizzcon 2019, as ...

The Outer Worlds: Our First Impressions! - Episode 307 from 2019-10-28T23:30:12

Among the topics we discuss this week are Micah and Carrie's thoughts on their experiences so far in The Outer Worlds, Micah's knee-jerk Call of Duty Modern Warfare impressions, arguably the big...

A Beta By Any Other Name - Episode 306 from 2019-10-21T22:08:31

This week we discuss another tough week for Blizzard as the controversy surrounding their reaction to the Free Hong Kong movement continues. We also talk some features that Google Stadia will be...

The Worst Way This Could Have Been Handled - Episode 305 from 2019-10-16T01:26:18

We have a really huge amount of news to tackle this week! Obviously we spent a lot of time on the controversy surrounding Blizzard and discuss how colossally bad they handled the fallout. We als...

Episode 304 - Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Impressions from 2019-10-07T22:58:38

This week Brad and Micah discuss their thoughts on the first week of the new Destiny 2 expansion Shadowkeep and how much we're digging the new content, an insane week at Sony including the depar...

It's Pee - Episode 303 from 2019-09-30T23:22:24

This week Brad and Micah discuss Borderlands 3 spoilers and end game content, our excitement for Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, the recent PlayStation State of Play stream and why we aren't excited for ...

Is Link's Awakening Worth the Price Tag? - Episode 302 from 2019-09-23T22:16:03

This week Brad and Carrie are here to tell you their thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and whether a remade Gameboy game is worth the attached $60 price tag. We also discuss the ...

Fun with Sirens in Borderlands 3 - Episode 301 from 2019-09-16T23:29:30

Brad and Micah talk their impressions of Borderlands 3, but that's at the end of the show! Before we get there, we talk Bus Simulator, Billy Mitchell trying to clear his tarnished name, the new ...

Episode 300 from 2019-09-09T23:48:12

If you can believe it, it's our 300th episode! We celebrate by answering your questions by asking What Do YOU PEOPLE Want? We also discuss Micah's experience with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, last w...

You Are an Obsession - Episode 299 from 2019-09-02T21:05:12

We have all been obsessed with some recent releases, as we give our thoughts on Slay the Spire, Monster Hunter World, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, No Man's Sky Beyond, and a lot more. We also comb...

SPECIAL: Live and Let Die - The Men With the Golden Tongues from 2019-08-27T12:03:21

Brad and Micah are joined by Jay as we begin the Roger Moore era in earnest with Live and Let Die! Find out what happens when you cross James Bond with Blaxploitation in one of the more controve...

Urination Simulation - Episode 298 from 2019-08-20T00:19:43

This week we discuss a really bad week for Respawn and Apex Legends, Gamescom, Insomniac and Sony finally making it official, the Luke Smith Destiny 2 manifesto, and yes, peeing in Death Strandi...

PIXELSLAM 2019!!! - Episode 297 from 2019-08-12T23:30:52

We're back to discuss SummerSlam 2019! We talk about the impressive debut match of The Fiend, where the Universal Championship goes from here, why the card was as perfect as they could have made...

Here We Go Again - Episode 296 from 2019-08-06T00:22:18

We give our statement on the tragedies that occurred in Dayton and El Paso this past weekend and the fact that the Republican party seeks to scapegoat video games yet again. We then discuss Ninj...

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Review - Episode 295 from 2019-07-23T23:44:24

This week Brad and Micah give their review of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, Brad yells at everyone for underselling Assassin's Creed Odyssey to him for the past 9 months, we talk about a new Switc...

Working Conditions in Game Development Leads to Poor Mental Health - Episode 294 from 2019-07-16T00:06:29

Terrence has made his triumphant return to the show! Micah gives us a very unsettling review of Senran Kagura: Peach Ball, Brad tells you why you should absolutely avoid Dr. Mario World, we tell...

Pokemon Sword&Shield Controversy! - Episode 293 from 2019-07-09T00:13:04

Carrie joins Brad this week to talk Pokemon Sword & Shield controversy, Epic Games covering PC refunds for Shenmue III, Shigeru Miyamoto's belief that Nintendo "hasn't fallen behind" when it com...

Tim Sweeney Thinks Exclusives Are the Only Way to Shift the Paradigm on PC - Episode 292 from 2019-07-01T23:01:42

This week we're discussing Tim Sweeney's comments that exclusives on the Epic Games Store are the only way to move Steam off the traditional 70/30 revenue split with developers, and we kind of a...

Are Live Services or Single Players Epics the Lucrative Path Forward? - Episode 291 from 2019-06-24T23:21:38

This week we return to give impressions on Hollow Knight, Judgment, My Friend Pedro, and more, we discuss whether the best way forward for game makers is live service games or big single player ...

SPECIAL EPISODE: Die Another Day - The Men with the Golden Tongues from 2019-06-17T21:58

We've reached peak insanity, as Micah and Brad are joined by Jay to review the 20th, and Pierce Brosnan's last, James Bond film: 2002's Die Another Day. This movie is a dumpster fire of a film s...

E3 2019 - Our Thoughts on the Press Conferences and the Games That Excited Us the Most! from 2019-06-11T23:40:02

E3 2019 is upon us, and the press conferences are in the books! Find out what we thought of the conferences this year as a whole, and we detail the announcements that were shown during each even...

Oculus Quest Review&What We Hope to See at E3 2019 - Episode 290 from 2019-06-03T23:55:58

This week Brad gives his review of the Oculus Quest VR headset, we discuss what we hope to see this year at E3 2019 and discuss why we're less excited than we've ever been for the show. We also ...

Dauntless Review and Why It May Carry Us Until Borderlands 3 - Episode 289 from 2019-05-27T23:46:36

Dauntless came out last week and caught us off guard with how fun it is. Terrence and Brad detail their experiences in their review as we try to get Micah to check it out as well as we discuss w...

Why Are Sony and Microsoft Teaming Up? - Episode 288 from 2019-05-21T00:01:38

This week we discuss the surprising news of Sony and Microsoft's new partnership, The Division 2 raid and it's nearly untenable difficulty on console, the continuing controversy at Riot Games, t...

Final Fantasy VII Remake is Not Going to Be What You Hope - Episode 287 from 2019-05-14T00:16:46

This week we are discussing why Randy Pitchford needs to sit down and lay low in the lead up to Borderlands 3, why Final Fantasy VII Remake is going to not be what everyone is hoping for, the US...

Episode 286 - Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal is Exactly What We Wanted from 2019-05-07T00:39:56

This week we're discussing Brad's impression of the Burnout Paradise Remastered edition, Epic Games' snatching up of Rocket League developer Psyonix, the horrendous Sonic movie trailer, and why ...

Episode 285 - The Mortal Kombat Kurrency Konundrum from 2019-04-30T00:10:11

This week we break down the insanity that is Mortal Kombat 11's economy and how it's one of the most predatory models we've seen in some time. Micah also gives his MK11 impressions, we talk empl...

Episode 284 - Why Are People Already Hype About Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order? from 2019-04-15T23:36:58

This episode we discuss the hype that emerged immediately for the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order trailer, PlayStation Network name changes, why companies don't care about gamers, the saga of Drago...

Episode 283 - PIXELMANIA V from 2019-04-09T01:02:21

This week we're talking about the biggest story in gaming from the past week: the incredible Kotaku expose on Anthem's development at Bioware. We discuss what the story means for Bioware, Anthem...

Episode 282 - Borderlands 3 Reveal Reactions! from 2019-04-02T00:28:37

We give our takes on the Borderlands 3 reveal and what we think is still coming from the first Borderlands in 7 years, Terrence thinks Path of Exile may be better than Diablo, discuss what we're...

Episode 281 - Can Stadia Really be as Good as Google Proclaims? from 2019-03-25T23:25:57

This week we're talking about the huge Google Stadia announcement that dropped last week, what questions we still have about the platform, if the US in particular is prepared for a streaming-onl...

Episode 280 - What Would it Take for Us to Buy the Google Console? from 2019-03-18T22:48:28

This week we discuss how Destiny 2 is delivering their best-ever storytelling, why the hell Micah wants to buy Sekiro, Turtle Rock developing Back 4 Blood (which is totally not Left 4 Dead 3), w...

Episode 279 - Our Devil May Cry 5 Impressions from 2019-03-12T01:15:08

This week, Terrence and Micah talk about their impressions of Devil May Cry 5, Brad discusses his first week in Destiny 2's Season of the Drifter, if true early access is viable for AAA games an...

Episode 278 - Pokemon Sword&Shield Reaction from 2019-03-04T22:44:35

This week Carrie and Brad discuss Carrie's thoughts on Toe Jam & Earl: Back in the Groove, Apex Legends' amazing first month their influence on the battle royale genre, Melee (finally!) being ex...

Anthem Impressions - Episode 277 from 2019-02-26T23:49:35

This week we discuss what tweaks and changes Terrence would like to see made in Apex Legends, our full impressions of Anthem, and then a discussion centered around the coverage of Anthem's relea...

Does Microsoft Need to Care About First-Party Game Sales Anymore? - Episode 276 from 2019-02-18T23:29:18

This week we discuss the surprisingly awesome Tetris 99, last week's Nintendo Direct, Activision laying off 800 employees despite posting record-high revenue in 2018, and whether or not Microsof...

Why Apex Legends is Here to Stay - Episode 275 from 2019-02-12T00:25:54

This week we discuss the Pennsylvania State Legislature attempting to pass a 'sin tax' on mature-rated video games, why we think Apex Legends has real staying power in the Battle Royale space, w...

Episode 274 - How Long Will Anthem Thrive? from 2019-02-05T00:02:44

Micah makes his triumphant return to the podcast, and he returns with some surprising game impressions from his paternity leave! We also discuss Anthem's long-term viability and expectations ver...

Episode 273 - PIXEL RUMBLE 2019!!! from 2019-01-29T23:42

We're back, and it's our Royal Rumble review! Find out what we thought about what ended up being a pretty stellar card for the women's division and where we're headed on the Road to Wrestlemania...

Episode 272 - Poppin' Bottles from 2019-01-15T00:30:10

Terrence returns this week and joins Brad and Carrie. Terrence gives us his (real) Game of the Year for 2018 and discusses the Resident Evil 2 'One Shot' demo, we look at the most downloaded gam...

Episode 271 - Our Favorite Games of 2018 from 2019-01-07T22:28:22

Brad is joined this week by Carrie as we give our 5 favorite games of 2018! We also discuss Capcom getting rid of their obtrusive Street Fighter V ads (for now), Bloodstained dropping support fo...

SPECIAL XMAS GIFT: No Time to Bleed - "Commando" from 2018-12-24T22:16:04

Special episode of The Nerdpocalypse called 'No Time To Bleed.' A discussion of our favorite action movies. This week the guys discuss the 1985 classic Commando!

Episode 270 - V-Buck Restitution from 2018-12-19T00:27:11

It's the last Dense Pixels of 2018, and as a special holiday treat we have a return of What Do You People Want in the Dense Pixels Post Office! Before we get there though, we have to discuss the...

Episode 269 - Everybody Likes Trash from 2018-12-11T01:26:16

***Apologies for the sub-standard audio quality on this episode. We were forced to use our backup recording this week.***

This week Carrie finally joins the show to valiantly d...

Episode 268 - No Canvas Available in the Wasteland from 2018-12-04T00:19:07

This week Brad and Micah discuss Valve increasing revenue to its most successful games, the FTC and loot boxes, Nintendo joining digital media in 2018 with the end of the YouTube Creators Progra...

Episode 267 - Pip-Boy Vibrator from 2018-11-26T22:37:55

It's a jam-packed holiday edition of the Dense Pixels Post Office where we answer a ton of your gaming queries including if it's possible to love and hate a game simultaneously and what elements...

PIXEL-ER SERIES 2018!!! from 2018-11-20T00:19:41

It's a jam-packed show, as Brad and Micah have both a bevy of game news and Survivor Series talk this week! On the game front, we're going over our picks for the 2018 Game Awards, PlayStation sk...

Episode 265: Squall's Creek from 2018-11-12T21:00

This week we discuss Red Dead Redemption 2's unmatched success, the death of strategy guides in video games, Square canceling the rest of Final Fantasy XV's DLC, all the news from XO18 last week...

Episode 264 - I Can't Wait for Micah to Die from 2018-11-06T00:21:43

This week Carrie joins Micah and Brad to discuss Micah's first impressions of Red Dead Redemption 2, Carrie's experiences in the Fallout 76 B.E.T.A., the PlayStation Classic games list, Blizzard...

Episode 263 - 20 Hours, 43 Minutes from 2018-10-22T23:53:30

This week the whole crew is back to discuss Micah's impressions of SoulCalibur VI, the new game that Terrence invested over 20 hours in last weekend which makes him a MASSIVE hypocrite, Rockstar...

Episode 262 - Crunch TIme from 2018-10-15T23:09:43

This week Micah and Brad are discussing Brad's surprisingly fun time with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Micah's existential crisis with Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the game that caused the need to fo...

Episode 261 - Call Them Something More Lame than GenZ from 2018-10-08T23:07:14

On this week's show, we discuss why Brad has fallen back in love with FIFA 19, Micah's initial experience with Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Terrence being pleasantly surprised with Fist of the Nort...

Episode 260 - Hearing from YOU People from 2018-10-02T00:05:09

Carrie joins Terrence and Brad this week to find out what YOU PEOPLE want us to talk about. Before we get there though, we discuss Carrie's early Spider-Man impressions, the newest news from the...

Episode 259 - Repulsors Akimbo! from 2018-09-24T22:58:52

This week we're discussing why Micah's Ace of Spades in Destiny 2 will be lesser than Brad's, some Spider-Man spoilers (don't worry; we warn you before!), Sony getting in on the retro mini trend...

Episode 258 - Luigi's Always Been a B*tch from 2018-09-18T00:17:22

This week, Carrie joins the crew as we talk more Destiny 2: Forsaken, Spider-Man, Octopath Traveler, and Yakuza Zero, we talk about the scary incident that occurred with Dr. Disrespect, streamin...

Episode 257 - Our Spider-Man and Forsaken Impressions! from 2018-09-10T23:16:02

This week Micah and Brad are discussing the THQ Nordic acquisition of the Kingdoms of Amalur license and what that could mean for the series' future, Henry Cavill's being cast as Geralt in the u...

Episode 256 - $200 Clear from 2018-09-03T22:17:30

This week it's a mega-sized episode! We give impressions of Yakuza Kiwami 2, Dead Cells, and Destiny 2's Gambit mode (GAMBO!). Brad talks about his hands on time with Call of Duty Black Ops 4, t...

Episode 255 - PIXELSLAM 2018!! from 2018-08-20T23:58:17

This week we discuss Mario Kart rip-offs, Patrick Soderlund's insane bonus from last year, whether or not video game film properties would work better as TV shows instead, the new DualShock 4 co...

Episode 254 - Barrier to the Human Race from 2018-08-14T00:42:49

Terrence makes his triumphant return as we discuss the new PlayStation 4 Pro celebrating 500 million units sold, all of the news from the Smash Brothers Ultimate Nintendo Direct, Discord venturi...

Episode 253 - Sure, Why Not? from 2018-08-07T23:24:39

Micah and Brad discuss changes coming to Destiny 2 and why Micah is back on the Sparrow, Fallout 76 avoiding Steam, why gamers bitch and moan about games we know they love, the nonsense that is ...

Episode 252 - Our PS1 Memories from 2018-07-30T22:42:44

This week Micah and Brad discuss the prospects for NBA Playgrounds 2 now that it's being published by 2K Games, the first season of the Overwatch League, why we didn't give Metal Gear Solid V th...

Episode 251 - Octopath Impressions from 2018-07-24T01:09:01

Terrence returns, and Carrie joins Brad to talk World of Warcraft dropping it's low barrier to entry, the Solstice of Heroes features coming to Destiny 2, Antonio Brown gracing the Madden 19 cov...

Episode 250 - Parents Just Don't Understand from 2018-07-16T22:04:30

This week Brad and Micah give their glowing impressions after a weekend with the full version of Octopath Traveler, discuss the departure of James Ohlen from Bioware, Splatoon 2 being plagued by...

Episode 249 - Mob Mentality from 2018-07-09T21:13:36

This week Micah and Brad discuss Destiny 2's year one Moments of Triumph, Ingress getting an anime for some odd reason, the controversy surrounding the firing of two Guild Wars 2 writers, and th...

Episode 248 - It's a Rodent from 2018-07-02T22:23:43

This week we discuss No Man's Sky's journey to present day, the future of PUBG, Overwatch's newest hero, Amy Hennig's secret departure from EA, whether EA revealing odds for Ultimate Team matter...

Episode 247 - FAKE GAMES!!! from 2018-06-25T22:46:39

Micah and Brad make a triumphant return this week to discuss their initial impressions of Mario Tennis Aces and Octopath Traveler, Bethesda filing suit against WB Games for their Westworld game ...

E3 2018 - Our Reactions to EA, Bethesda, Ubisoft, and SquareEnix from 2018-06-13T00:31:56

Here are our reactions to the E3 2018 events from EA, Bethesda, Ubisoft, and SquareEnix. Find out what we thought about the biggest games shown off like Anthem, Fallout 76, Rage 2, Beyond Good a...

E3 2018 - Reactions to the E3 Nintendo Direct from 2018-06-13T00:30:52

We give our reactions to the Nintendo Direct presented at E3 2018. Well, mostly come for the Smash Bros Ultimate talk, because it's probably 75% of this!

Be on the lookout for ...

E3 2018 - Reactions to the Sony PlayStation Showcase from 2018-06-12T00:31:51

 We review the E3 2018 Sony PlayStation Showcase. Find out our thoughts on the major announcements from the presentation including The Last of Us 2, Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Ma...

E3 2018 - Microsoft Xbox Press Briefing Review from 2018-06-10T23:23:37

We review the E3 2018 Microsoft Xbox Press Briefing. Find out our thoughts on the major announcements from the presentation including Halo Infinite, Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, Devil May Cry 5, Ju...

Episode 246 - Regressing at a Rapid Clip from 2018-06-04T23:09:23

A packed show this week as Carrie joins us again to discuss our impressions from the excellent Mario Tennis Aces demo, why we're offended by the Red Dead Redemption 2 Collector's Edition, Ubisof...

Episode 245 - XBox OMEGA from 2018-05-28T22:19:02

This week Carrie joins Micah and Brad as we discuss impressions of Detroit: Become Human, Dragon's Crown Pro, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Cody Omega's introduction to Street Fighte...

Episode 244 - The Apple of the Gaming Universe from 2018-05-22T00:06:35

We turn most of the show over to YOU PEOPLE, as a lean docket leads to everyone's crowd favorite segment. Before then though, Terrence gives his impressions of Nex Machina, we talk Microsoft new...

Episode 243 - Assume Nothing When Dealing with Nintendo from 2018-05-15T00:13:01

Micah and Brad go it without Terrence, but it's probably for the best considering all the Nintendo talk! We discuss the earliest impressions of Warmind, Microsoft's reluctance to share Xbox One ...

Episode 242 - The *Dude* That Flew the Ship from 2018-05-08T00:21:24

This week we discuss Brad's intital impressions of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, God of War becoming the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive ever, the world's best controller being Steam-compa...

Episode 241 - Weird-Ass Cardboard Robot S**t from 2018-05-01T01:21:26

This week we discuss Micah's early time with Yakuza 6, what's new in Destiny 2's Warmind expansion, Microsoft and Discord partnerng together...for some reason (with another Terrence freak out!),...

Episode 240 - Disappointed in Microsoft from 2018-04-23T23:48:21

We begin by welcoming the newest PS4 Pro owner and giving our initial impressions of God of War from a variety of angles (no spoilers, we promise!). We then discuss Terrence's continued disappoi...

Episode 239 - The 'Whatever' Episode from 2018-04-16T22:30

Micah and Brad discuss FarCry 5's very FarCry-esque ending, the PlayStation 5 rumors, Micah's excitement level for the Shenmue remaster, Xbox achievements appearing on the Nintendo Switch, Ninte...

Episode 238 - PIXELMANIA IV - DOOMSDAY from 2018-04-09T23:21:07

It's Wrestlemania...which means it's PIXELMANIA. Join us in the back half of the show as we break down the whole card including the death of Superman.

Before we get there though, we disc...

Episode 237 - April Lies Day from 2018-04-02T21:37:17

This week we're talking about Lindsay Lohan continuing to lose in court to Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto V, Sea of Thieves' fast start (but is it really?) and the sorry state of Microsoft's firs...

Episode 236 - They Threw Me in Jail! from 2018-03-28T09:34:07

This we we discuss our initial impressions of Far Cry 5, Terrence's anger-inducing experience playing Sea of Thieves, Fortnite's dominance and how it is affecting schools, Microsoft's likely fut...

Episode 235 - Since Forever from 2018-03-19T22:06:46

Micah and Brad discuss Drake setting Twitch records and his poor track record as a sports fan, Epic Games' lats gift to the Paragon community, match fixing in StarCraft, Geralt coming to SoulCal...

Episode 234 - WAH WAH! from 2018-03-12T21:48:43

Carrie joins the crew this week to discuss a plethora of new game announcements, Valve reentering the game developing ring, the potential of Diablo III on Switch, Fortnite Battle Royale bringing...

Episode 233 - Doing the Bare Minimum from 2018-03-05T22:16:56

On this episode we discuss Monster Hunter World becoming the most successful game in Capcom history, Sega accidentally giving Yakuza 6 away for free, StarCraft's 20th anniversary celebration, a ...

Episode 232 - Bless Your Heart from 2018-02-26T22:26:09

Brad and Terrence discuss Terrence's obscene time spent playing Monster Hunter World, why we don't need to see a Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Sony developing a Pokemon GO competitor in Ghostbusters...

Episode 231 - System Shocking from 2018-02-19T21:26:29

Micah and Brad discuss initial impressions of Mario & Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Bayonetta on Switch, a pair of bills introduced in the Hawaii State Legislature that intend to regulate loot boxe...

Episode 230 - Vindicated! from 2018-02-12T23:29:22

This week we discuss deeper impressions on Monster Hunter World (as well as Brad's...very brief initial thoughts), revist some developing stories like the Quantic Dream harassment allegations an...

Episode 229 - Like God Intended from 2018-02-05T23:58:49

Terrence makes a triumphant return this week, and we start off by talking impressions of Dragonball Fighterz, Monster Hunter World, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, and Nioh! We also discuss possible ...

Episode 228 - PIXEL RUMBLE 2018!!! from 2018-01-30T01:06:31

This we we discuss initial impressions of Monster Hunter World and Dragonball FighterZ, Epic Games' decision to shut down Paragon and refund their customers, Microsoft's acqusition of PlayFab, t...

Episode 227 - Don't Be Fooled! from 2018-01-23T01:11:41

This week Brad and Micah discuss: the reports of a new Fable game in development from Microsoft, PUBG and the Chinese government cracking down on cheaters, Epic Games seemingly sacrificing Parag...

Episode 226 - No Gurls Allowed! from 2018-01-15T21:29:16

This week we discuss: huge updates and announcements for Destiny 2, MLS creating an eSports league for FIFA, new features available for Xbox One Insiders, PUBG publishing loot box drop rates, th...

Episode 225 - Koj-enius from 2018-01-08T23:52:40

This week Brad and Micah discuss Micah introducing his (non-gamer) wife to Mario Kart 8, PUBG's eventual release on PS4, the surprising entries on Sony's top downloads of 2017 list, video game K...

Episode 224 - You People Make Me Sick from 2018-01-01T18:39:11

This week we give our impressions of Bridge Constructor Portal, the Shadow Warrior series, and Horizon: Zero Dawn, Brad tells a humbling tale of his experience in Destiny 2's Trials of the Nine,...

Episode 223 - Our Top 5 Games of 2017 from 2017-12-19T00:02:32

It's our last episode of 2017, and we talk about Terrence's first impressions of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on Xbox One and The Surge, Take Two's plan to support independent developers, the P...

Episode 222 - Ghost Recon Wildin' from 2017-12-12T01:16:54

This week we discuss Terrence's early experience with the Xbox One X, Micah and Brad's impressions of Destiny 2's Curse of Osiris expansion, the announcements of the Devil May Cry and Street Fig...

Episode 221 - Pink Darth Vader from 2017-12-05T21:03:05

This week we're discussing our thoughts on the Mega Man 11 trailer, what a mobile version of PUBG would look like, Sony's direct mail VR gambit, chocobos in Assassin's Creed Origins, a clever Tw...

Episode 220 - Tired of Talking About Loot Boxes from 2017-11-27T23:01:06

This week we discuss the sudden end of Marvel Heroes developer Gazillion Entertainment, Epic Games suing Fortnite cheaters, EA reacting to progression criticism in Need for Speed Payback, US sta...

Episode 219 - PIXELER SERIES 3!!! from 2017-11-21T01:06:48

Carrie joins Micah and Brad this week to discuss Pokemon Ultra Sun/Moon, Micah checking out the first of the newer Wolfenstein games, GameStop's temporary suspension of their new Power Pass prog...

Episode 218 - You Don't Negotiate with Terrorists from 2017-11-14T00:26:07

This week we discuss Terrence's experience streaimng Cuphead, new character updates to both Injustice 2 (TMNT!) and Tekken 7, EA's really bad day on Reddit concerning Star Wars Battlefront II ch...

Episode 217 - Accent Pillow Fight from 2017-11-09T09:37:31

This week we're talking about layoffs at Telltale Games and Runic Games, Activision's claims about early Call of Duty WWII sales, being rewarded for earning PlayStation trophies, Razer's new sma...

Episode 216 - No More Dead Batteries! from 2017-10-31T01:17:10

On this week's show, we are giving initial impressions of both Assassin's Creed: Origins and Super Mario Odyssey, Brad's wife tells us why she's excited for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, talking...

Episode 215 - Nintend-hos from 2017-10-24T22:34:11

Among the topics we talk about this week are Micah's initial impressions of South Park: The Fractured But Whole, a slew of updates for the Nintendo Switch, why the Gamecube controller won't just...

Episode 214 - Iron Ranter from 2017-10-16T23:03:54

Among the topics discussed this episode are Brad and Micah expressing their disappointment with the Iron Banner's first week in Destiny 2, the potential impact of Mike Laidlaw leaving Bioware, S...

Episode 213 - The 12 Step Program from 2017-10-16T17:41:01

On the docket this week is Terrence's impressions of Fortnite's new Battle Royale mode, our thoughts on the changes to Destiny 2's Iron Banner, the surprise Stranger Things video game release, C...

Episode 212 - Micah's Shame from 2017-10-03T23:25:18

Among the topics discussed in this episode include: Micah's initial impressions of Cuphead, our reactions to the Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer, Andrew House leaving Sony Entertainment Interactiv...

Episode 211 - Faith in Capcom from 2017-09-25T23:01:28

Brad talks his first go at the Destiny 2 Nightfall and Raid and Terrence and Micah give their initial impressions of Marvel vs Capcom Infinite. We also discuss the REAL game to watch out for thi...

Episode 210 - Raiden: The Flamboyant Gigolo from 2017-09-18T23:08:29

Terrence is back this week, and he gives his thoughts on the Dragonball Fighter Z open beta as Brad and Micah mercilessly goad him into buying Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite. Micah and Brad also dis...

Episode 209 - ShaderGate is Overblown from 2017-09-12T22:53:06

Brad and a gauzed-mouth Micah go it alone this week to discuss a massive week in news. We give you our impressions of Everybody's Golf and Black Manta in Injustice 2. We offer our takes on the P...

Episode 208 - Black Manta's Comin'! from 2017-09-04T18:48:04

We're back after a week off. Brad talks about some of the games he played at the GameStop Expo, Terrence and Brad stand in disbelief at Micah's most egregious purchase yet, we discuss why Black ...

THROWBACK: Episode 154: The Power of Coke Compels You! from 2017-08-29T09:01

This one goes off the rails from the jump! We discuss the obscure characters you want to see in Injustice 2, why spending $1250 because of a lack of willpower is probably a bad idea, give our in...

Episode 207 - PIXELSLAM 2017!!! from 2017-08-22T00:20:08

In the first half of the episode, Brad gives a mini-review of Undertale, we discuss a new Bioshock collector's edition, break down the Microsoft news from GamesCom, cry over the recent Mass Effe...

Episode 206 - Can't Even Get a Hard Mode?! from 2017-08-14T22:42:54

This week, Brad tries to take his No Man's Sky victory lap while Micah tries to slap him down. We also chat about our ignorance of Dota2, eSports in the 2024 Olympics, Deathmatch coming to Overw...

Episode 205 - World's Best Dad from 2017-08-07T23:57:32

Micah and Brad give you an extended episode with a very thought-provoking rendition of What Do You People Want! We're also discussing a Dad's terrific save for his son, the WNBA in NBA Live, why...

Episode 204 - The Switch Mea Culpa from 2017-07-31T22:26:41

This week Micah gives his impressions of Persona 5, Brad eats some crow when it comes to Nintendo Switch results, the legal trouble brewing around Pokemon GO Fest, the details on Overwatch Leagu...

Episode 203 - Terrence's Schadenfreude from 2017-07-25T00:08:22

This week has us chatting about Brad's surprisingly fun time with Splatoon 2, a rough weekend for other Nintendo properties, the need for a phone for "hardcore gamers", our thoughts on our exper...

Episode 202 - Goku Winfrey from 2017-07-17T23:42:18

This week we give our reactions to what we saw and heard from EVO 2017 this past weekend, give our thoughts on Atari's new entry to the console market, debate whether or not Kingdom Hearts 3 wil...

Episode 201 - Blameless! from 2017-07-10T22:11:09

Brad and Terrence go it alone this week as we're talking Sony adding PS4 games to their PS Now service, Doomfist's addition to Overwatch, Xbox adding a feature that is amazing that is isn't an i...

Episode 200 - It's Hot! from 2017-07-03T22:27:28

Can you believe we're at 200 episodes? We start by making some show announcements before getting into changes to Destiny 2, how much info voice actors should have for their roles, the ballooning...

Episode 199: SEGA Slander from 2017-06-27T00:02:09

This episode brings a new rendition of the often imitated, never duplicated "What Do YOU PEOPLE Want?". We also discuss the SNES Classic, SEGA's nostalgic mobile efforts, Terrence's insane code ...

Episode 198: I Don't Care for This from 2017-06-19T22:52:35

This week, the crew discusses PlayStation's walled garden, the extreme pettiness between Konmai and Kojima, Assassin's Creed's exorbitant collector's edition, a hacker's failed gamble, the illog...

E3 2017 - Dense Pixels Reacts to the Nintendo Spotlight from 2017-06-13T20:24:04

Carrie and Brad sit down to discuss Nintendo's #E32017 Spotlight from earlier this afternoon. Hear our thoughts on the surprise announcements like Metroid Prime 4 and what we saw from Super Mari...

E3 2017 - Dense Pixels Reacts to Sony's PlayStation E3 2017 Media Showcase from 2017-06-13T00:15:43

Micah and Brad sit down immediately after Sony's PlayStation E3 2017 Media Showcase to disuss what they showed off during this event. Hear about Micah's elation for Spider-Man, Our tepid reactio...

E3 2017 - Sony PlayStation Media Showcase Pre-Show and Predictions from 2017-06-13T00:11:32

Micah and Brad sit down before the Sony PlayStation E3 2017 Media Showcase and offer our thoughts on what we think we'll see from the presentation and predictions on the direction we think Sony ...

E3 2017 - Dense Pixels Reacts to the Microsoft Press Briefing from 2017-06-12T01:11:22

Micah, Brad, and Terrence give our immediate reactions to the E3 2017 Microsoft Press Briefing. Hear what we thought of the Xbox One X details and our impressions of a good portion of the 42 gam...

E3 2017 - Microsoft Press Briefing Pre-Show and Predictions from 2017-06-12T01:07:22

Micah, Brad, and Terrence sit down and preview Microsoft's E3 2017 Press Brieifing as we discuss what games we think we'll see, what surprises are in store, our best guesses for Project Scorpio ...

Episode 197: The Blurst of Times from 2017-06-06T02:04:42

Carrie joins Micah and Brad to discuss Nintendo taking two leaps forward and one huge step back, the controversy over the Marvel vs Capcom roster leak, Riot Games asking for big bucks, Twitch Pl...

Podcast Technical Issues - New Information (PLEASE LISTEN FULLY) from 2017-06-02T12:12:22

Breakdown of the technical issues that we've been having and what will happen going forward with premium content.

Episode 196: Hard Truths from 2017-05-30T02:13:09

In this episode Terrence gives his impressions of Xbox Game Pass, Brad rediscovers his love for an old friend, Nintendo shows off one of their most audacious games to date, we talk about our exc...

Episode 195: Can't Wait! from 2017-05-30T02:02:45

In this episode we give you our initial impressions of Injustice 2 after a (sort of?) mea culpa from Terrence, we talk about the setting for the new Far Cry, the real driver of business for Ubis...

Episode 194: The (Anti-Climactic) Decision: 2017 Edition from 2017-05-16T13:04

We kick it off with Terrence’s tale that let him to the console he would be taking his (Injustice) talents to. We’re also discussing the Hitman series, Tom Brady’s awkwardness as a pitchman, whi...

Episode 193: So J.D. Roth is Probably a Supervillain from 2017-05-09T12:28

It’s another (long!) edition of What Do YOU People Want as we answer the burning questions like what video game character should be President, who would portray us in the TNP Studios biopic, and...

Episode 192: Danger Zone from 2017-05-02T12:16

Micah and Brad gush over Mario Kart 8, Nintendo confuses with their latest product announcement, we wax poetic about the crazy peripherals of yesteryear, we discuss a couple games no one ever as...

Episode 191: I Was So Tired... from 2017-04-25T12:09

We find out what happens when a video game streamer becomes “too tired to think,” question the veracity of Ghost Recon’s sales figures, discuss the validity of video games in Olympic competition...

Episode 190: The One with All the Tangents from 2017-04-18T12:59

Behold the Question of the Week with the most tangents per capita, as we talk about everything except the question topic! We’re also getting Brad’s very early thoughts on Breath of the Wild, cal...

Episode 189: Cucaracha Village from 2017-04-11T12:26

This episode has Terrence debating whether or not to invest in Andromeda, much discussion around controversies surrounding Persona 5, the actual cost of a Nintendo Switch, Micah’s deft reading o...

Episode 188: PIXELMANIA 3!!!! from 2017-04-04T13:44

It’s another Wrestlemania weekend, and Brad and Micah are here to give you their review of Wrestlemania! We also have Micah’s first impressions of Zelda, the Destiny 2 reveal trailer, rumblings ...

Episode 187: Kriss Kross Applesauce from 2017-03-28T12:21

Micah and Brad give you their more informed impressions of Mass Effect Andromeda now that they’re both 20 hours in, and spoilers: we’re loving it! We also talk briefly about Destiny 2, Nintendo’...

Episode 186: I Love Wings! from 2017-03-21T12:42

We’re bookending the show with talk about Mass Effect Andromeda as Micah starts us off with his initial impressions, and we end talking the controversy about the game’s reception last week. We’r...

Episode 185: I'm a Space Fascist! from 2017-03-14T14:23

It’s a marathon episode of Dense Pixels as we tackle what may have been the best edition of ‘What Do YOU People Want?’ yet! We also discuss Terrence’s weak will, who among us is actually the ang...

Episode 184: The ‘Less Than Ideal’ Launch from 2017-03-07T12:17

Lots of discussion abound as Carrie joins us to talk about her first impressions of Breath of the Wild and the Switch’s rocky launch weekend. Micah and Brad also give their initial impressions o...

Episode 183: Basketball Crescendo from 2017-02-28T12:03

This week we’re talking about Brad’s literal hands-on with the Nintendo Switch, Carrie’s excellent wedding reception, a surprise announcement of a new Middle Earth game, the success so far of Pl...

Episode 182: Coon Bandicoot from 2017-02-21T03:59

This week has us talking Nintendo’s joining several modern video game business tropes, why Apocalypse Now might not be a project you want to bank $5 million on, the mysterious allure around Cras...

Episode 181: Scary Castlevania! from 2017-02-14T12:54

This week we’re discussing what we think it means when Destiny 2 will be more accessible to casual players, a survival horror game that’s only survival horror to one person, what different setti...

Episode 180: Equinsu Ocha from 2017-02-08T12:43

Brad and Micah have a jam-packed show this week where we discuss Micah’s very early impressions of Nioh, new content for Elder Scrolls Online, EA’s stubborn ass, where we think the PS4 will end ...

Episode 179: PIXEL RUMBLE 2!!!! from 2017-01-31T12:15

The crew breaks down the 2017 Royal Rumble in the back half of the show! Find out why this may have been one of the best Royal Rumble events of all time! On the video game front, we chat about t...

Episode 178: Why Would You Do That? from 2017-01-24T13:07

A busy news week has us talking Tekken 7 and Injustice 2, what the director of Die Hard is up to nowadays, the most terrifying sports mascot ever, how we’re feeling about The Division these days...

Episode 177: The One Where We Talk About the Switch from 2017-01-17T04:51

It’s a super-sized episode where Brad, Terrence, Micah, and Carrie breakdown the Nintendo Switch presentation. We talk about the various launch window games, give our thoughts on pricing of the ...

Episode 176: The Rise and Fall of Platinum Games from 2017-01-10T13:18

This week we discuss the arc of Platinum Games success, ponder why Microsoft Game Studios has such difficulty releasing triple A titles, marvel at which game took the top spot for PlayStation St...

Episode 175: Brought to You By Cup Noodles from 2017-01-03T06:39

This week Micah and Brad are discussing offensive product placement in games, the best selling PC games of 2016, what your most anticipated games are for 2017, the best fan-made fighting game of...

THROWBACK - Episode 95: A Gronking to Remember from 2016-12-27T04:08

Carrie joins us again and we get to find out what *YOU* people want us to talk about this week! We also discuss the Madden cover vote, GamerGaters getting a taste of their own medicine, the Kick...

Episode 174: Pride F‘ing With You from 2016-12-20T04:39

Our last episode of 2016 has us talking about our picks (and yours) for the best games of 2016! We also talk about Terrence’s most surprising game purchase ever, how Nintendo can best serve the ...

Episode 173: We Hate You, Florida from 2016-12-13T14:15

This week Terrence tells you why you should buy Dead Rising 4, we talk about why you should stay the hell out of Japan in 2020, why a gaming event at the White House makes us sad, what we hope t...

Episode 172: Japanese Jesus from 2016-12-06T03:46

This week has us diving into The Game Awards 2016 and PlayStation Experience! We give you our takes on the most exciting games featured at those events this week, why Nolan North might be a bit ...

Episode 171: Being Thankful for YOU PEOPLE from 2016-11-29T13:29

Post Thanksgiving usually means a slow new week, so we show how thankful we are for our listeners by talking about what YOU PEOPLE want us to talk about. We also chat about obvious Twitch facts,...

Episode 170: PIXELER SERIES 2: ELECTRIC VAGOO from 2016-11-23T04:38

It’s a super-sized episode of Dense Pixels this week! We’re joined by Carrie for the video game portion of this episode as we give our initial impressions of the new Pokemon titles, Brad and Mic...

Episode 169: Pokemon, Son! from 2016-11-15T03:36

This week we’re talking about why Nintendo apparently hates money, poor launch performance in games and what can be done about it, the most ridiculous Final Fantasy collector’s item of all time,...

Episode 168: Don’t Ask Me How from 2016-11-08T11:52

This week is a doozy of an episode! We find the indie game to end all indie games, find some heartwarming nostalgia from Terrence of all people, celebrate N7 Day with lots of new Mass Effect inf...

Episode 167: Cookie-Li from 2016-11-01T04:21

This weeks episode sees us give our initial impressions of Titanfall 2, talk about the supposedly depressing state of Hello Games, rant about the lack of transparency from some media outlets, an...

Episode 166: Mario Party 69 from 2016-10-25T13:15

Lots of news this week as Brad talks about introducing his wife to Borderlands, we discuss the best PC mod we’ve ever seen, Terrence gets salty toward a huge Destiny accomplishment, more Nintend...

Episode 165: Everyone Loves Nolan North from 2016-10-19T03:17

This week we discuss the impending video game voice actor strike, Steam finally being able to use the best controller in the business, rumored news from BlizzCon, the Red Dead 2 announcement, an...

Episode 157: PIXELSLAM ‘16!!!!: Changing the *?%&Out Them Channels from 2016-08-24T05:01

Summerslam 2016 was this past weekend, so the best video game podcast that also occasionally reviews wrestling events in the world breaks it down and tell you why Brooklyn sucks! On the video ga...

Episode 154: The Power of Coke Compels You! from 2016-08-02T12:21

This one goes off the rails from the jump! We discuss the obscure characters you want to see in Injustice 2, why spending $1250 because of a lack of willpower is probably a bad idea, give our in...