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Pixel x Pixel Episode 62

Your regular scheduled Pixel pals are back for another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Finally, Anne has done the unthinkable – convinced Marcus to play a Monster Hunter and streamed a horror game (RE Village demo)! In addition to getting his Monster Hunter Rise on, Marcus reviews NISA’s new shooting game Poison Control and celebrates the recent Switch port of The House in Fata Morgana with a Checking the Score article on the soundtrack. This episode also marks the first time we’ve discussed the same film in three different episodes!

22:00 – Media Minutes: Mortal Kombat, Yentl, Hairspray, Monster Hunter Rise, Air Ranger: Rescue Helicopter
49:00 – Notable News: PS3 and PS Vita storefronts no longer closing, MechaPwn PS2 exploit (Marcus’ tutorial), RetroTINK-5X Pro, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles announced for Nintendo Switch

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

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Pixel x Pixel Special: DRAMAtical Murder

Now that DRAMAtical Murder is finally available officially in English, Marcus and Anne are ready to share their thoughts on every nook and cranny of the game in this spoiler-filled extravaganza! The first half features general info and spoiler-free impressions, followed by a full breakdown of each route along with Marcus and Anne’s number one best boy nominees.

This episode has a content warning for discussions of rape, drug use, violence, torture and gore.

Anne’s DRAMAtical Murder review
Marcus’ Checking the Score: Dramatical Murder article

Spoilers start at 20 minutes in!

♫ “A.I. Catch” by GOATBED, DMMd BGM19 by GOATBED

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 61

Marcus had his first COVID vaccine jab! Anne had a mini-vacation! There’s much excitement on episode 61 of Pixel x Pixel, so grab your favorite beverage and have a listen. We light a candle (again) for the PS Vita and PSP, talk a whole lot about Monster Hunter Rise, and once again Marcus has watched a new movie not once, but twice!

13:45 – Media Minutes: Final Fantasy XIV, Monster Hunter Rise, Pretty Boy Detective Club, Slaxx, Yentl, Fleshpot on 42nd Street, Driving Emotion Type-S (the infamous video)
49:00 – Notable News: Nekoworks’ Catboys Paradise April Fool’s game is really happening, PS3/PSP/PS Vita PlayStation store closure, Fantasian and World of Demons out on Apple Arcade

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 60

We’re back after a short break, and we’re so glad you’re here with us! We battle the COVID loneliness with some cooking together, and though Anne has been too sick to do much of anything, Marcus has been busy writing about game music and a limited edition otome game package. But don’t worry, Anne makes up for slothing around by beating a game (!) and watching and playing many other things. Marcus watches some stuff too, including a movie from 2021?! 100 points to anyone who can guess what it was without looking at the show notes!

20:00 – Cafe Enchante completed, Remnant: From the Ashes, Golden Kamuy season 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, Suk Suk, Butcher Baker Nightmare Maker, Willy’s Wonderland
44:00 – Notable News: Red Candle Games digital store, Sony buys Evo, Shin Megami Tensei HD remaster release date, House in Fata Morgana Switch Limited Run Games LE

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 59

If you ever wanted to hear Anne talk about a lot of game announcements, this is the episode for you! Aside from watching a bunch of video game announcement streams, Anne has been streaming otome games on her own Twitch channel and guesting on the Aksys channel, while Marcus has been busy with his shiny new rhythm game peripheral, EZMAX. Most importantly, the pair have started a brand new anime together!

11:30 – Cafe Enchante Rindo’s route, Monster Hunter World Icebone, Demon Slayer, Dear Brother, Edge of Seventeen, Without Warning, The Bay
36:00 – Notable News: Nintendo Direct, PlayStation State of Play, Pokémon Legends Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, Sweet Clown Switch port, Wicked King and Noble Hero

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 58

What do you do when you like a movie? Watch it again, of course! In what might be a first for Pixel x Pixel, Marcus talks about a film he watched again… that he’s already talked about on the podcast! He also builds his own new PC from scratch, and Anne streams Taisho x Alice for #DatingSiMonth!

11:00 – Media Minutes: Tammy and the T-Rex, Pixel Poops Number Two, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Cafe Enchante, Beverly Hills Cop
38:00 – Notable News: Dramatical Murder demo on Steam, Evenicle II Steam release canceled, Monster Hunter Rise LE Switch console, Lady Dimitrescu’s height

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 57

In the latest episode of Pixel x Pixel, Marcus has an eBay story to tell, which you know is gonna be a good time! While not quite as exciting, Anne was back on the Aksys Games Twitch channel to chat about the upcoming Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles (you can see exclusive footage of the game in the stream!). Strap in for a beefy episode full of games played, movies watched, and a mix of weird and exciting gaming news!

16:30 – Media Minutes: Yentl, Village of the Damned, Passions, Beau Travail, Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter Rise, Earwig and the Witch
51:00 – Notable News: GameStop stock, Touken Ranbu English version, Taisho x Alice episode 3 English release, Nitro+Chiral music on streaming services

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

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