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Pixel x Pixel Episode 95

Pixel x Pixel episode 95 starts with a tale of woe… A vigil of sorts for Anne’s dead laptop, RIP Lenovo Yoga 920, 2018-2022. (PSA: Keep water glasses far away from your laptops, folks) Luckily, not all our computer news is sad, as Marcus has been busy setting up his own home server, and he explains the whole nifty process! Plus, the pair watched the 1992 BBC mock broadcast Ghostwatcher and muse on the genre of found footage/shaky cam (no, NOT fan cam) film genre.

19:00 – Media Minutes: Prey, Ever Oasis, Ghostwatch, Lolita (1997)
50:00 – Notable News: Chronicles of Refugia coming out August 26, Alice’s Warped Wonderland: REcollection coming out August 25, more PS2 wireless controller news, Bridget in Guilty Gear Strive, Perfect Blue coming to Shudder in September

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 94

We’re back for another episode of Pixel x Pixel, but also back from an exciting Aksys Games stream celebrating all of the new otome game announcements from Anime Expo. Plus, some very big news from Anne was announced on the stream! (You can watch the full stream recording here) While Anne has been busy working on the updated Norn9: Var Commons localization, Marcus was having quite the saga procuring his desired copy of the Saya no Uta vinyl. In addition, both watched the super-adorable Heartstopper series on Netflix, and Marcus gets to bring out his “#1 PS2 Fan” shirt for some hot new PS2-related news.

21:00 – Media Minutes: Amatsutsumi, Heartstopper, Perfect Propose, Elden Ring
58:00 – Notable News: Retro Fighters wireless PS2 controller released, Amnesia Memories and Later x Crowd release date announced, Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 announced, Tactics Ogre remaster leak*, Nier: Automata church mystery *note: this episode was recorded before Tactics Ogre Reborn was officially announced

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 93

It’s time for a spicy new episode of Pixel x Pixel, chock-full of Anime Expo game announcements! But before getting to the news, Anne shares her exciting adventures at a local Sydney anime convention and a new game site she’s been helping with. Marcus gushes about the Neon White soundtrack, the subject of his latest Checking the Score article, and both have been watching Netflix’s new home improvement TV show, How to Build a Sex Room. Plus, it’s time for some impressions of Idea Factory International’s latest otome game, Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei!

12:00 – Media Minutes: How to Build a Sex Room, Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei
31:00 – Notable News: Mighty Bowser LEGO, Anime Expo game announcements (Shuuen no Virche, Radiant Tale, Norn9: Var Commons and the Norn9 fan disc, Last Era, Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II, Tokyo Necro, INYOCHU: INSECTS OF INSEMINATION, GORE. SCREAMING. SHOW., Lkyt), Nintendo Japan recognizes same-sex marriages in benefits, Bayonetta 3 launches October 28

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 92

Velvet Sundown PC game screenshot with Pixel x Pixel podcast overlay

We’re back for another spectacular episode of Pixel x Pixel, and we’ve come with Fujocon 2022 impressions! Marcus and Anne share their thoughts on the panels they attended, including the Monster and the Beast author Renji’s panel. Plus, Marcus met friend of the show capsulejay for some IRL fun at Little Tokyo, and Anne went to a string quartet concert featuring Joe Hisaishi music! Plus, Anne shares a free downloadable on her Ko-fi and a TeePublic giveaway currently going on over on her Twitter. All that and a variable slurry of new game announcements!

Please note that Anne had some crackling issues with her mic during this recording. Sorry about that!

29:00 – Media Minutes: Velvet Sundown, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Outbride: Beauty and the Beasts
58:00 – Notable News: Garage: Bad Dream Adventure coming to Steam July 8 (check out our special episode!), United Workers of Seven Seas voluntarily recognized by Seven Seas, Nintendo Direct mini (Personas, Nier Automata coming to Switch, Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom, Harvestella, Blanc, Dragon Quest Treasures, RPG Time: The Legend of Wright, Lorelai and the Laser Eyes), Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation localization announced, Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival announced

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 91

Welcome to Pixel x Pixel episode 91, where you can get internet cool points for guessing the game box that the above art is from! In a thrilling turn of events, Marcus and Anne have both been working on something, and that something is the same thing – namely, content about the Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei limited edition! Marcus has posted a Collector’s Cabinet, while Anne published an unboxing video. Plus, Anne finished her Touken Ranbu Warriors review, the pair watch a certain film with a rabbit, and both share their thoughts on all the latest summer game news!.

12:00 – Media Minutes: Perfect Gold: The Alchemy of Happiness, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Raw Danger
31:00 – Notable News: Final Fantasy VII anniversary stream, Resident Evil DLC and third-person mode, Dragon’s Dogma 2 announced, Persona 3, 4, and 5 ports announced, Overwatch 2 going free to play, changes at Giant Bomb, FujoCon

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 90

Episode 90 of Pixel x Pixel presents the grand return of Marcus’ and Anne’s writing careers! Marcus went to a super-cool horror convention and wrote a brand-new Checking the Score article on Jumping Flash!, and Anne attended a Princess Tutu anniversary event digitally and writes a full recap. Then, a very important game was finally completed, and a current hot movie was watched. Finally, this episode’s Notable News is another spicy one, with a discussion of the visual novel term “all ages” and the proceedings around the new Seven Seas Union. Plus, lots of game announcements!

20:00 – Media Minutes: House in Fata Morgana, Touken Ranbu Warriors, Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween, Crimes of the Future
47:00 – Notable News: JAST BLUE dogpiled for use of “all ages,” United Workers of Seven Seas, Sony State of Play, Our Flag Means Death season 2 confirmed, Yomawari: Lost in the Dark English release announced, Haunted Obakestra upcoming localization Kickstarter

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 89

Hope you like a podcast you can really sink your teeth into, because this is a juicy one! Marcus has finally gotten his hands on a Steam Deck and has all the details on how Valve isn’t living up to their “every game you own will work” bargain. Not only that, but he went to RuPaul’s DragCon and a drag king show and is ready to report back on the festivities! Meanwhile, Anne has finally returned to playing one of the highest-rated games of all time… House in Fata Morgana! Plus, stick around for a very heated Notable News – we promise you don’t want to miss out on this one!

25:00 – Media Minutes: House of Fata Morgana, Dr Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Pleasure
41:00 – Notable News: New Novectacle game announced, The Patient S Remedy BL game localization announced, Koei Tecmo on Ruby Party otome game localizations, King’s creepy diversity charts, a crypto company turns games they don’t own into NFTs, Square Enix NFT plans, new PlayStation Plus details

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

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