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Dense Pixels - Video Game News and Reviews
Level up your gaming knowledge with Dense Pixels, the ultimate podcast for video game news, reviews, and industry insights. We cover everything from AAA blockbusters to indie gems, breaking down the latest game releases, industry trends, and must-play titles. With witty commentary, deep dives into gaming culture, and discussions on consoles, PC gaming, and next-gen technology, we keep you in the loop on everything happening in the gaming world. Whether you're into RPGs, FPS, esports, or retro…
Episodes
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsGround Control to Major Todd (Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 impressions)
Welcome to another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, where Brad, Carrie, and Micah share their gaming adventures and insights. Micah dives into his initial…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsCan Bioware Ever Reclaim It’s Prior Glory (Ep 473)
Join Brad and Micah on another episode of Dense Pixels as they explore the latest gaming news, trends, and hot topics. They dive into the details of the newly…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWelcome to Dense Pixels Loveline? (Ep 472)
Join Brad, Carrie, and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast for a dynamic episode where they discuss gaming experiences, industry news, and even offer…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsBaldur’s Gate 3 is Such an Amazing Surprise (Ep 471)
Welcome to another engaging episode of Dense Pixels, where Brad and Micah delve into the latest gaming experiences, events, and discussions. Brad shares his…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWho Can Build the Better 16-Bit Console? (Ep 470)
Join Brad and Micah on Dense Pixels, where they discuss the latest gaming news, share insights, and engage in fun challenges. In this episode, they explore the…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsCapcom Don’t Miss (Ep 469)
Welcome to Dense Pixels, a gaming podcast featuring Brad and Micah, where they discuss the latest gaming news, share their impressions, and explore…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsHose Down (Ep 468)
Welcome to the Dense Pixels podcast, where Brad and Micah share their gaming experiences, impressions, and thoughts on the latest news and trends. In this…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsHalf-Baked Character Action (Ep 467)
Welcome to another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, featuring Brad, Carrie, and Micah as they delve into the latest gaming news and share their impressions…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsStarfield Is Poised for Greatness, if It Can Stick the Landing (Ep 466)
Join Brad, Carrie, Terrence, and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast as they dive into the highlights of Summer Game Fest 2023, discussing the biggest games that…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThe Best Weekend Ever (Ep 465)
Welcome to Dense Pixels, a gaming podcast where Brad and Micah share their impressions and insights into the latest gaming releases. In this episode, we dive…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsExactly What We Wanted (Ep 464)
Join us for another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, where we cover the latest gaming news and share our impressions of highly anticipated titles. In this…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsTears of the Street (Ep 463)
Welcome to the Dense Pixels podcast, where we bring you the latest gaming news, reviews, and reactions. In this episode, we'll be reacting to everyone's…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsA Very Refined Slot Machine (Ep 462)
In this episode, we'll dive into Brad's impressions of Honkai Star Rail, a RPG Gacha game that has caught his attention. We'll also discuss the recent…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsPolitics or Gay (Ep 461)
In this episode, we'll discuss the recent news of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority blocking the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal and how the deal…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWhy Can’t Nintendo Just Be Cool? (Ep 460)
In this episode, we'll discuss Nintendo's unending desire to go after content creators, and the controversy surrounding Microsoft's Twitter API pricing. We'll…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsGaming’s Trojan Horse (Ep 459)
In this episode, we'll discuss the rumors about a possible PlayStation handheld and what that could mean for the gaming community. We'll also touch on the…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsBig Meaty Men Slappin’ Meat (Ep 358)
We discuss the unfortunate cancellation of E3 2023 and how it might affect the gaming community. Then, we discuss the controversial Activision-Blizzard…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsHow Much More ”Pro” Can the PS5 Get? (Ep 457)
We pay our respects to actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles in Destiny and The Wire, who has sadly passed away. The PS5 Pro is reportedly in development…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsJustice League: Kill the Suicide Squad, Please (Ep 456)
This week on Dense Pixels: Micah gives his impressions after some time spent in Like a Dragon: Shin. Sony has stirred up controversy by claiming that Microsoft…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThe Tournament of Controllers! (Ep 455)
We've been teasing it, and it's finally here. This week, we hold the Tournament of Controllers as we argue to decide the single best first-party controller of…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsA Monumental Day in History (Ep 454)
Carrie asked and begged and pleaded, but finally...her prayers have been answered. Golden Sun will be on the Nintendo Switch. We talk about that and much more…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsDreading Dragon Age Dreadwolf? (Ep 453)
There was a leak of alpha footage for the upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, so Micah needed to give his thoughts on what he saw and the apparent direction the…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThe Greatest Story Ever Told (Ep 452)
We are still shook from the Royal Rumble and we can't restrain ourselves from talking about it right up top. Is The Bloodline storyline the greatest wrestling…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsAvengers, Disassemble (Ep 451)
Marvel's Avengers arrives at its inevitable fate. We discuss who's to blame and why this example in particular was such a waste. It was generally a brutal week…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsSo Ubisoft is in Trouble, Right? (Ep 450)
Ubisoft had to pull investors onto an emergency call to tell them they are cutting over $200 million of overhead thanks to lagging sales. We discuss what this…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsRise, Ye Hunter! (Ep 449)
It's the first pod of 2023, and while Micah has been keeping his gaming the same, Brad has basically become Carrie completing Persona 5 Royal and getting…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and Reviews2022 Games of the Year (Ep 448)
It's our Game of the Year pod! We discuss the games that made our top 5 this year in what ended up being a very chalk year for us. We also discuss Amazon being…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThe Rhythm is Going to Get You (Ep 447)
It's a FULL show after a week off. Brad is drowning in Persona 5 Royal. Carrie FINALLY is playing Hades - and loving it. Micah is of two minds on Marvel's…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsPentiment Has Us Shook (Ep 446)
Carrie and Brad both finished Pentiment this week, and we have some (spoiler-free) thoughts about the emotional toll the game can take. Carrie also wrapped up…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsPokemon Pitfalls and Bavarian Intrigue (Ep 445)
This week, Brad and Carrie discuss the performance issues plaguing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the surprise of Pentiment being one of the most engrossing games…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThe Overpriced Bargain (Ep 444)
The PSVR2 Headset was finally unveiled, and it finds itself in a tough spot in the marketplace. We discuss the place for the PSVR2 in a tough field and what…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWall Riding to Victory (Ep 443)
We discuss more NASCAR in this podcast than probably any previous podcast combined because a NASCAR driver pulled a real video game move...and it worked! We…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsLess News, More Games (Ep 442)
Our unplanned two week hiatus helped us really narrow down the news...and instead has us talking about the playing of video games! We - of course - discuss the…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsRIP In Peace, Google Stadia (Ep 441)
To the surprise of...no one?...Google Stadia is getting the lights turned out on it. We discuss why the platform was doomed to failure. Brad got himself a…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsTen-Thousand Dollars! (Ep 440)
Twitch had themselves one hell of a week, as they cut down their creator revenue split, saw reporting of them being a prime destination for child predators…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsMore Assassin’s Creed Than You Can Shake a Hidden Blade At (Ep 439)
We take a week off and the whole industry decides to blitz us with news. Fortunately(?) the Nintendo Direct and Sony State of Play presentations last week were…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsHalo Infinite is a Microcosm of AAA Games in General (Ep438)
AAA Games are in a weird place right now and Halo Infinite is the latest example with the recent news drop concerning co-op. We discuss why this may be and why…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsRescuing America from PlayStation Inflation (Ep 437)
We saw the price increase of PlayStation 5s all around the world last week - everywhere that is except the US of A. Is console price stability a thing of the…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsIt’s One Diaper, Micah, What Could It Cost? (Ep 436)
Opening Night Live from Gamescom definitely wasn't a show for us; we talk about the few things that did capture our attention. Brad gives his initial…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThe Lord’s Seed (Ep 435)
How is Brad feeling about Cult of the Lamb? And more importantly, is Micah going to be convinced to purchase it? Reports of harassment continue coming in from…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsPort Patrol (Ep 434)
THE BAND IS BACK TOGETHER! We are discussing the seemingly doomed development path for the Knights of the Old Republic remake, Micah's venture - again - into…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWas Shin-Ra Really the Bad Guy? (Ep 433)
Minecraft developer Mojang takes a sensible stance against NFTs and Blockchain...which was unfortunately undercut by Square pissing all over the message of…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWhen Publishers Advocate for Piracy (Ep 432)
It seems like Ubisoft is - or was - dead set on pushing their players to pirate their games since they were considering decommissioning several games from…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsLeave Game Devs Alone (Ep 431)
Brad is joined by a special guest this week, and our main point of discussion is why gamers need to settle the hell down and let game makers make their games…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsRunning on Empty (Ep 430)
It's been an oppressively bad week of real-world events, but Sony's stable of developers put a smile on our face sticking it to Jim Ryan. Activision-Blizzard…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsNothing to See Here! (Ep 429)
Good news! Activision-Blizzard has declared they did nothing wrong, courtesy of an investigation paid for by...Activision-Blizzard. In Diablo Immortal news, we…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWhat Were Our Biggest Takeaways from Keigh3? (Ep 428)
Another Keigh3 aka Summer Games Fest has come and gone, and with no E3 this year, this is our summer gaming vortex! We discuss our thoughts on the show…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsIt Really Didn’t Have to Be This Way (Ep 427)
Diablo Immortal is a really fun Diablo game! Too bad it also happens to be a really predatory mobile experience more interested in making all the money instead…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsSwealtearing for No Reason! (Ep 426)
It's a pretty somber week in world events, and that holds true for the games industry with the Saudi government buying a share of your favorite video game…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsHappy Birthday to Jim Ryan’s Cats (Ep 425)
Sony Worldwide Studios VP Jim Ryan's cats were in the news this week, and if you missed the original story you'll never guess why! We discuss the delays of…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThe Pies That Divide Us: Part 2 (Ep 424)
A slow week breeds tangents! We do talk about FIFA making a hilarious blunder, the FTC taking a sharp look at the Sony-Bungie deal, and Monster Hunter Rise's…
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Who Needs Games When You Have Blockchain (Ep 423)
SquareEnix has unloaded all of their western developers for a song...and it's so they can go full steam into Blockchain?! We certainly have our thoughts on…
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The Brighter the Picture, the Darker the Negative (Ep 422)
It's a surprising political gaming news show as the Governor of California may have flexed his political muscle improperly in the Activision-Blizzard lawsuit…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsIt’s a Blunt Object! (Ep 421)
Yes, there sure is another Kingdom Hearts game in development, but why (for the love of god!)? We also dance on the grave of NFT's in video games, hopefully…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThe Murderer of Trade Shows (Ep 420)
I don't know if it's possible to do a true post-mortem on Elden Ring after a month, but Micah has earn a platinum trophy so we talk about why it's so special…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWe Are Merely Whelmed (Ep 419)
On this week's show we talk the new PlayStation Plus tiers and why a lot of folks are approaching the news (or lack thereof) from the wrong standpoint. Brad is…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsSyphon Filter Man (Ep 418)
We really hope you enjoyed last week's video game love-fest because we're back to the miserable news around the game industry. Sony gets a two-fer thanks to…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsWe Can’t Stop Playing Elden Ring (Ep 417)
We're almost entirely ignoring the news this week because we just want to talk about Elden Ring. Micah is hooked, and he and Brad rave about what makes Elden…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsThis is a FromSoftware Podcast Now (Ep 416)
Brad is transfixed by Elden Ring in the first dozen hours he's spent with the game. The real question is - can Micah resist buying it during the show in the…
Dense Pixels - Video Game News and ReviewsBobby Kotick: Republican Operative (Ep 415)
This week, Carrie talks about her continued thoughts on Pokemon Legends Arceus now that she's completed it, and how they truly make you a Pokemon big game…