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Pixel x Pixel Episode 19

Dandy Dungeon screenshot

Happy E3 week! It’s an exciting week for gaming news, but we’re holding down the fort at Pixel x Pixel, serving you up a big ol’ mug of the usual brew. Marcus is busy getting ready for a driving test, Anne has to write an art exhibition review, and the Inclusive Geek Creators event is happening throughout the whole month of June! 

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19:00 – Media Minutes:  The Wicker Man, Chernobyl, Dandy Dungeon, Team Sonic Racing, Gilmore Girls  
44:50 – Notable News: Death Stranding trailer, Pokemon Sword/ShieldDirect, more Google Stadia info, XSEED publishing Granblue Fantasy Versus

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta   

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 18

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Shalio screenshot

[Sorry for the delay in publishing the episode! It was all ready to go, I just completely forgot time exists for a couple days! – Anne]

It’s time for another episode of your favorite niche gaming (and growing horror movie) podcast Pixel x Pixel! Marcus and Anne continue their Nightmare on Elm Street series watch, Anne finally goes to a convention, and Marcus is keeping himself busy with programming and VN goodness. Plus, Anne reveals the exciting new collaborative project she’s been working on for June!

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24:00 – Media Minutes: Final Fantasy XII, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, Blood: Fresh Supply, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors  
46:00 – Notable News: Playdate gaming system announced, GOG Galaxy Beta 2.0, Sonic the Hedgehog movie delayed  

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta   

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 17

Detective Pikachu screenshot

Welcome back to another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus has been busy reviewing games and doing all kinds of things he can talk about, while Anne has been busy with… Things she can’t really talk about as much! Still, the pixel podcasting pals managed to watch the first two Nightmare on Elm Street films together, and Anne even has some Detective Pikachu impressions straight out of opening weekend! 

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Marcus’ recent reviews: Zanki Zero: Last Beginning, Tapsonic Bold, Dreams

20:20 – Media Minutes: Blood: Fresh Supply, Nightmare on Elm Street, Detective Pikachu, That Blue Sky Feeling
51:12 – Notable News: Cox Elite Gamer, US loot box bill, new Final Fantasy VII trailer, Monster Hunter: World Iceborn, Away

 ♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta   

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 16

Zanki Zero screenshot

This episode was recorded extra early due to both of your beloved hosts doing some traveling, but it still manages to be an extra jam-packed show! We talk about both of our new book projects (yes, books!), a whole bunch of games, and Marcus goes hard on his love for musicals. Plus, there’s an extra dose of Sony-related news, and an interesting Kickstarter campaign!

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22:30 – Media Minutes: Us, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Zanki Zero, Tapsonic Bold, Dreams, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
50:45 – Notable News: Sony on sexual content in games released on their platforms, “PS5” first details revealed, Antstream Kickstarter, Doraemon Story of Seasons

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 15

Night in the Woods screenshot

We thought it was a slow news period these past two weeks, but we still found plenty to talk about! Marcus gets started on his next game for review, Zanki Zero: Last Beginning, Anne has had enough of Sumikko Gurashi: Atsumare! Sumikko Town, and both share their thoughts on this whole employer health tracking thing. We’ve got lots of movie, game streaming, and VR talk in this episode, too, so sit down with your favorite beverage or strap on those running shoes (or whatever else you like to do when listening to podcasts, really), and enjoy! 

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15:00 – Media Minutes: Night in the Woods, Sumikko Gurashi: Atsumare! Sumikko Town, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, SOCIETY, Cloverfield, Criterion Channel
34:00 – Notable News: Blizzard tracking employee’s health, Mixer teams up with anti-cyberbullying group, Labo VR, JAST USA Classic Visual Novel archive 

Anne’s Sumikko Gurashi: Atsumare! Sumikko Town review

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta


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Pixel x Pixel Episode 14

Sumikko Gurashi Atsumare Sumikko Town screenshot

This episode is all across the board! We cover everything from bad 90s horror films to gender-locked MMO races and a Sumikko Gurashi ant (excuse me, town) simulator. Marcus recaps the Arcade Expo, details plans of his next convention, and Anne talks about what it’s like to juggle freelance work. All this and more in the latest episode of Pixel x Pixel! 

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27:00 – Media Minutes: The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up, Sumikko Gurashi Atsumare Sumikko Town, Captain Toad, The Suckling, Criterion Channel
50:00 – Notable News: Google Stadia, Apple Arcade, new Final Fantasy XIV: ARR races gender-locked, Sega Genesis Mini

Marcus’ Hadaka Shitsuji review

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 13

Hadaka Shitsuji screenshot

March is chugging along, and so are we! Marcus chats about all the expos and conventions he’s been going to, Anne talks about the nuts and bolts of freelance translation test and translating for live streams. Then we talk about what media we’ve been consuming, including the hot new superhero movie Captain Marvel, and all the news that’s on our radar! 

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21:30 – Media Minutes:  Heart of the Woods, Hadaka Shitsuji: Naked Butlers, Captain Marvel, Apex
38:00 – Notable News: Valve’s response to Rape Day game, Google controller patent, sales of SEGA game Judgement (Judge Eyes) halted due to actor’s cocaine allegations

♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta

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