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Pixel x Pixel Episode 104

Hear ye, hear ye! Tis another episode of Pixel x Pixel for your listening pleasure! In this episode, Marcus and Anne continue to be busy with big life changes, including Marcus’ impending first Australia trip! But that doesn’t mean they don’t have time for watching and gaming, with both bringing one game and one film to the table. Plus CES news is hot with exciting reveals like a brand new Sony Walkman, and Marcus can finally stop using his Google Stadia controller as a paperweight!

07:30 – Media Minutes: Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis, Triangle of Sadness, Beat Saber, The Purge
21:00 – Notable News: CES PC gaming highlights, new Walkman, Mega Drive / Genesis ‘Visual Compendium’ pulled, Google Stadia controller Bluetooth capability, Aggretsuko season 5, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! to 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 103

New year, new podcast ep! Join friends-to-lovers podcast duo Anne and Marcus as they ring in 2023 with flair during their live episode recording on Twitch! (to view the full Twitch archive, see Anne’s YouTube channel) The pair spent lots of quality time together over the holidays, which means lots of media to share with everyone, including Anne’s new Meta Quest 2, yet another segment on Tammy and the T-Rex, and recapping some of their favorite media from 2022!

06:51 – Media Minutes: Barbarian, Our Flag Means Death, Tootsie, Tammy and the T-Rex, Shiva Baby, Elden Ring, Jack Frost, Meta Quest 2, I was a Teenage Exocolonist, Atari 50th Anniversary Collection
45:00 – Notable News: 2022 Game Awards Highlights, Monster Hunter Rise coming to GamePass, PS4, and PS5

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 102

After a short break, Pixel x Pixel is back in action, with Anne kicking things off with some major life news, and we’re not talking about her first VR experience! (though there was that, too) The pair discuss what it’s like playing Gore Screaming Show together thanks to the power of the internet, plus Anne shares her final impressions of the LGBTQIA+ visual novel A Year of Springs, which she played for #VNNovember.

Then, there’s a surprising amount of news for this quiet time of year, including a shock Nendoroid announcement, and a surprise BL localization! (which was confirmed is being localized by JAST BLUE right after we recorded – sorry about that!) Stay tuned to the end for the special debut of Anne Gets Steamed (at the Game Award nominees).

05:30 – Media Minutes: The Invitation, Sissy, Gore Screaming Show, Beat Saber, Shadows of Rose DLC, A Year of Springs
37:00 – Notable News: Bryan Fuller working on Friday the 13th prequel series, Amnesia: Memories Nendoroids, Sorcerer’s Choice: Angel or Demon? BL game localization, Maid for Loving You romance visual novel released, 2022 Game Awards nominees

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 101

The festivities of episode 100 may be over, and we’ve had to clean up the confetti and pack away the decorations, but that doesn’t mean Pixel x Pixel can’t continue on in style and pizazz! In this episode, Anne and Marcus regale the rest of their in-person shenanigans, including attempting to watch the musical Annette and getting their sweat on with Stepmania. Then, they get excited for lots of fun visual novel news, including some big November release dates!

(no timestamp) – Media Minutes: Annette, Schitts Creek, Orphan, The Staircase, Stepmania, Stranger Things season 4
28:00 – Notable News: The Sacred Pools unreleased SEGA adult game, Suda51 and Swery 65 joint game collaboration, Slow Damage releasing November 14, Gore Screaming Show releasing November 11, JackJeanne English limited editions revealed

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 100

It’s the big 100! Pixel x Pixel celebrates a grand 100 episodes with a live podcast recording with your two intrepid hosts recording together in person for the first time ever! Watch the full recording over on YouTube if you are so inclined, or enjoy our voices in your ears as usual with your podcast app of choice (Or by streaming the MP3 on your browser. You do you).

In this episode, Anne and Marcus discuss the fun times they’ve had in the USA, including a Disneyland trip, Portland Retro Gaming Expo, and their in-person appearance following the All Aksys livestream at the Aksys Games office! Plus, there’s some especially exciting news to talk about: namely, the Silent Hill Transmission!

31:00 – Media Minutes: Bronkie the Bronchiasaurus, Nosferatu, Scream for Help, Lake Mungo, Arrebato
1:01:30 – Notable News: Silent Hill Transmission, Resident Evil showcase, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Vinyl Soundtrack Box Set

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 99

We’re only one episode away from the big 100, but that doesn’t mean we don’t bring the heat for Pixel x Pixel episode 99! Everyone’s favorite segment Marcus Gets Steamed returns, where he rehashes the very interesting saga of the Chaos;Head Steam release. Plus, Marcus has a brand new Collector’s Cabinet article out on the Aquaventure limited edition for the Atari 2600, and Anne discusses her first localization project for Aksys Games, Paradigm Paradox, coming out at the end of the month!

Join us for a live Pixel x Pixel episode 100 bash on Marcus’ Twitch on Saturday, October 22 at 1pm PT. There will be giveaways, so don’t miss out!

10:00 – Media Minutes: Sandman, Rupaul’s Drag Race Canada, Naked Lunch
21:00 – Notable News: Marcus Gets Steamed: Chaos;Head edition, RIP Google Stadia, Giant Bomb purchased by Fandom, Super Mario Bros. first trailer

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

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Pixel x Pixel Episode 98

Episode 98 of Pixel x Pixel is a doozy where not one, but both of the hosts got sick and have lived to tell the tales (not COVID-related). Marcus has big Lady Gaga concert impressions, and the pair go over all of the hot news out of this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Plus, Anne dipped her toes in Xbox Game Pass, the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty limited-time demo, and the Pamela Anderson sex tape scandal in Pam and Tommy.

15:00 – Media Minutes: The Red Shoes, The Gang’s All Here, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, Pam and Tommy, Splatoon 3, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo
42:00 – Notable News: Logitech G Cloud gaming handheld, Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life remake, Ketsugo Danshi, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4

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

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