Hoho! It’s time for the final Pixel x Pixel episode of 2020, and we’ve got lots of festive conversations to have, as well as lots of things we’ve been working on to talk about! Marcus is busy reviewing gaming-related peripherals but not actual video games, while Anne was on a cosplay panel and is gunning for affiliate status on Twitch, and of course, we also have to weigh in the hot gaming news topics of late, including the Cyberpunk 2077 and Devotion debacles.

19:30 – Media Minutes: Christmas Evil, Dial Santa Claus, Bomberman Hero, Violet Evergarden movie, Monster Prom
39:00 – Notable News: Monster Hunter movie removing racist joke, Monster Hunter Rise demo, Devotion debacle, Cyberpunk 2077 debacle, Funimation acquired by Crunchyroll, DRAMAtical Murder preorders open

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

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It’s been a busy two weeks here at Villa de Pixel x Pixel! Marcus covers the Evercade Atari Lynx and watches exactly one movie, while Anne is busy with the Japanese Film Festival and has a (gasp) national TV appearance! Neither of us has had much time to play games, but that doesn’t keep us from talking about all the exciting gaming news that’s come up – including three new otome games coming out in English next year!

11:00 – Media Minutes: Tammy and the T-Rex, Hannibal, X-Files, Pokemon Picross
26:00 – Notable News: Three new otome game localizations coming from Aksys Games, SaGa Frontier remaster, NEO: The World Ends With You announcement, Monster Hunter World movie banned in China

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

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It’s November, and with that means new consoles coming, new games on the horizon, and lots of media to discuss! Marcus reviews the Evercade Oliver Twins collection and Xeno Crisis and Tanglewood cartridge as well as the HyperX SoloCast USB microphone. Anne doesn’t review anything, but she does play Cafe Enchante on the official Aksys Games Twitch and spruik the 2020 Japanese Film Festival in an interview. Phew, your podcast hosts sure have been busy!

11:00 – Media Minutes: Amazon Luna, House, Susperia, Kemono Friends Picross, Hannibal, The Dead Don’t Die, The Invisible Man
38:00 – Notable News: New consoles coming soon, Apex Legends now on Steam, Yoko Kanno to compose music for the Takarazuka Revue, Queer Japan documentary coming to the US on December 11, anime news roundup

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

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Pixel x Pixel is in the future! We’ve hit the wondrous milestone that is episode 50, and with it, Marcus has delved into tech reviews with the HyperX QuadCast S mic and Anne returns to livestreaming after 7 years! We’re also excited to celebrate 50 episodes with a very special joint livestreaming coming later this week – join the Chic Pixel Pals Discord to hear the latest info.

15:00 – Media Minutes: Haunt, Maximum Overdrive, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Mad Max, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Supernatural
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32:00 – Notable News: Monster Hunter movie trailer, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light limited release

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

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It’s time to get in the spooky spirit… with the Disney channel original movie Halloweentown! Anne and Marcus enjoy some minor spooks and Anne has a cameo in Trog. We’ve both got new reviews out (Anne with The Wonderful 101 Remastered and Marcus with Paradise Killer), Anne takes a look at what’s up with Hades, Marcus gets to talk about Silent Hill, and both have surprisingly strong feelings about Mario-themed food items.

19:00 – Media Minutes: Trog, Console Wars, Halloweentown, Legend of Deification, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Hades
42:00 – Notable News: Silent Hill 4 came out on GOG, PlayStation 5 news, Overcooked 2 Moon Harvest Festival update, Mario cafe

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

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