It’s time to review yet another JAST Blue boys’ love (BL) visual novel localization! After being thoroughly engrossed by Sweet Pool (there are still scenes that remain vivid in my mind a year later), I couldn’t wait to see what Nitro+chiral’s first release, Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~ had in store for me. I soon found out that that would be another bleak narrative with a solemn protagonist and serve of Fight Club, post-apocalyptic Tokyo, and drugs added to the mix.
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The second English Nitro+chiral game, Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~, is out now courtesy of JAST Blue, and of course the dynamic duo of Pixel x Pixel had to play it and share our full, spoiler-filled impressions! But don’t worry, if you want to learn more about this post-apocalyptic BL game before picking it up, tune in for spoiler-free background info and overall impressions at the beginning of the episode. Grab a solid, put on your headphones, and have a listen!
16:30 – Start of spoiler impressions
♫ “Beginning” and “Unrest” from Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~ soundtrack
We’re still in quarantine and we’re gettin’ rowdy! Marcus plays a bunch of visual novels and reviews the slick new romance VN A Summer’s End, while Anne decides she hates all video games and turns to making a single placemat by hand. Episode 38 of Pixel x Pixel is a hell of a party, and you’re invited!
18:30 – Media Minutes: DJMAX Respect, Stepmania, Cat People, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Golden Axe, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Granblue Fantasy Versus
39:30 – Notable News: Saya no Uta disc debacle, Anime Expo 2020 cancelled, visual novel cloud gaming service OOParts launched, Even Though We’re Adults manga localization
♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta
We’re back for another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus has hit the one month mark on his pandemic isolation, and increased at-home time has spurred both him and Anne to try out some new things. Anne attempts (and fails) to stream again, Marcus attempts (and succeeds) to stream again, and yard work is actually better than gaming?! We promise we’re not getting too stir crazy…
15:00 – Media Minutes: Comics (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Barbarella), Wrestlemania and AEW, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Disney Twisted Wonderland
43:00 – Notable News: Cooking Mama: Cookstar drama, PlayStation 5 controller reveal, RetroCrush anime streaming service launched
♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta
Back when Animal Crossing: New Leaf had just come out in Japan, I made it my hobby to browse Pixiv and other sites looking for adorable QR code designs to deck out my villager and town. Now that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is out and is compatible with New Leaf QR codes, I think it’s definitely time to reshare some of my favorites!
Plus, sites like Twitter and Tumblr have made finding and sharing custom designs easier than ever, which means I already have a small stockpile of adorable creator codes for cute designs made in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
So, whether you’re looking to make your town into a sugary-sweet kawaii paradise, get that chic cafe vibe, or level up your geeky flair, here’s a roundup of all my favorite QR codes from Animal Crossing: New Leaf and creator codes from Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
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Marcus and Anne are closer than ever as COVID-19 finds them bonding over games and movies! Much of the discussion is taken up by Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but they also talk about things they’re doing to keep busy during lockdown, including watching horror movies!
11:00 – Media Minutes: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Serial Mom, Satanic Panic
32:30 – Notable News: Olympics postponed, Comic Market canceled, GameStop tries to be an essential service, Corona Relief Done Quick, Sony slowing PlayStation download, Silent Hill rumors debunked, Nintendo Direct news
Anne’s Animal Crossing roundup post
♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta
We’re smack in the middle of coronavirus central, and we’re ready to hunker down, take the necessary precautions, and talk about some fun media! This extra-beefy episode features another exciting new purchase from Marcus, Anne playing all the hottest video game demos (including one at a convention!), and some favorite PlayStation 2 memories in light of its recent 20th anniversary.
27:00 – Media Minutes: Mister FGPA, Safe, Fail Safe, Animal Crossing: New Horizons demo, Final Fantasy VII Remake demo
59:00 – Notable News: E3 cancelled, Pokemon Go coronavirus update, new Silent Hill rumors, PS2 20th anniversary
♫ “Willie Lomans,” “5 minutes pleasure,” and “6 pence and moon” from Alphabet Planet by Hiroki Kikuta