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Dense Pixels - Video Game News and Reviews

Video game news, discussion, important info on major new releases, and lots of humor from people who know, love, and live the gaming industry.

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65:30

Baldur’s Gate 3 is Such an Amazing Surprise (Ep 471)

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2023/08/16

Welcome to another engaging episode of Dense Pixels, where Brad and Micah delve into the latest gaming experiences, events, and discussions. Brad shares his impressions of Baldur's Gate 3, highlighting its remarkable replication of a tabletop RPG experience and drawing parallels to Breath of the Wild in how much freedom the game allows the player. They also discuss the buzz surrounding Baldur's Gate 3 being considered a new standard for the RPG genre, as mentioned in a recent article. The duo

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58:53

Who Can Build the Better 16-Bit Console? (Ep 470)

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2023/08/03

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 recent updates on Overwatch 2, including its availability on Steam and Blizzard's World of Warcraft changes. They also touch upon the unfortunate news about CD Projekt Red's third round of layoffs in three months. The duo dives into the exciting rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch's successor, expected to launch in late 2024, and speculate

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67:51

Capcom Don’t Miss (Ep 469)

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2023/07/18

Welcome to Dense Pixels, a gaming podcast featuring Brad and Micah, where they discuss the latest gaming news, share their impressions, and explore thought-provoking topics. In this episode, they delve into the recent Microsoft-Activision injunction decision and the binding agreement between Microsoft and PlayStation to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles. Micah shares his surprising impressions of Exoprimal, a game that exceeded his expectations. Brad provides his impressions of Octopath

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59:39

Hose Down (Ep 468)

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2023/07/06

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 episode, Brad discusses his impressions of Motorsport Manager and his cemented love for unlicensed sports simulations. The duo then dives into a comprehensive review of Diablo IV's campaign, accompanied by early end-game impressions. Micah shares his continued thoughts on Final Fantasy XVI, expressing how his investment in the game has grown after

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97:12

Half-Baked Character Action (Ep 467)

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2023/06/28

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. Micah kicks things off by giving his impressions of Final Fantasy XVI, raising the question of whether the game is relying too much on its name recognition. Carrie joins the discussion with her insights from the closed beta of Monster Hunter, providing a firsthand account of the gameplay experience. The team then dives into the news surrounding

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83:29

Starfield Is Poised for Greatness, if It Can Stick...

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2023/06/15

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 caught their interest. They share their impressions of the highly anticipated Starfield, acknowledging its impressive visuals while pondering whether it will deliver a satisfying overall experience. The team also analyzes the recent demo of Final Fantasy XVI, emphasizing how the game's combat system won't intimidate RPG fans. Additionally,

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72:59

The Best Weekend Ever (Ep 465)

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2023/06/06

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 deep into the highly anticipated Street Fighter 6, discussing its gameplay, mechanics, and overall experience. We also delve into the dark and immersive world of Diablo IV, sharing our thoughts on the gameplay, visuals, and potential of the upcoming installment in the iconic franchise. Additionally, Brad shares his impressions of Super Mega

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81:48

Exactly What We Wanted (Ep 464)

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2023/05/25

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 episode, we'll discuss the highlights from the PlayStation Showcase in May 2023, including new game announcements and trailers that have caught our attention. We'll also touch on the recent news of the canceled PVE mode in Overwatch 2 and the impact it has on the multiplayer community. Furthermore, we'll dive into the controversy surrounding

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61:27

Tears of the Street (Ep 463)

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2023/05/17

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 excitement and opinions about Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, discussing the game's impact on the gaming community. We'll also dive into the highly anticipated Street Fighter 6 and how it feels like the true sequel to Street Fighter IV. Additionally, we'll explore the news of the EU approving Microsoft's massive bid to acquire Activision

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56:36

A Very Refined Slot Machine (Ep 462)

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2023/05/10

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 controversy around Xbox boss Phil Spencer's comments on Redfall reviews and how it raised eyebrows in the gaming community. We share our impressions of the Everspace 2 demo and how it led us to discover the very different Everspace. Finally we continue the story of the recent leak of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and how Nintendo and Twitch have taken

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66:57

Politics or Gay (Ep 461)

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2023/05/02

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 could potentially move forward now. We also discuss Metacritic's efforts to improve moderation after abusive and disrespectful reviews of Horizon Forbidden West and Burning Shores. We'll also talk about DigitalFoundry's recent article calling Star Wars Jedi Survivor PC port the worst triple-A port of 2023 so far and whether publishers will ever

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45:16

Why Can’t Nintendo Just Be Cool? (Ep 460)

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2023/04/26

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 also talk about Sega's recent acquisition of Rovio and the announcement of unionizing plans at Sega of America. Additionally, we'll touch on the Street Fighter 6 demo, the arrest of a US military leaker identified through Steam, and the new Ubisoft+ subscription. Lastly, Brad shares his impressions of Legend of Heroes: Trails of the Sky.

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70:42

Gaming’s Trojan Horse (Ep 459)

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2023/04/11

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 surprising addition of microtransactions to the Resident Evil 4 Remake game and our impressions of the delightful hidden gem Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. In addition, Brad shares his thoughts on potentially buying a Hitbox, and we discuss what changes we can expect in WWE with the Endeavor acquisition.

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73:12

Big Meaty Men Slappin’ Meat (Ep 358)

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2023/04/04

We discuss the unfortunate cancellation of E3 2023 and how it might affect the gaming community. Then, we discuss the controversial Activision-Blizzard takeover and the Competition and Markets Authority's ruling on the matter. We touch on the takedown of Multiversus and give our Wrestlemania 2023 review. In addition, we'll share our impressions of Resident Evil 4 Remake and discuss the obstacles preventing a Chrono Trigger Remake from happening.

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83:55

How Much More ”Pro” Can the PS5 Get? (Ep 457)

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2023/03/21

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; what features could it bring to make it worth the cost of entry? We'll also delve into the latest Persona 5 spin-off game that has been revealed and give our impressions of the Diablo IV beta. Lastly, we'll touch on Ys Origins impressions and what you should consider when buying a gaming PC as Brad considers joining the ranks of the PC

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80:02

Justice League: Kill the Suicide Squad, Please (Ep 456)

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2023/03/14

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 may release a version of Call of Duty on PlayStation which will contain bugs and errors that only emerge in the game's final level or after later updates. Meanwhile, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concerns over the Nintendo Switch's capability to run Call of Duty in an Xbox deal. The Microsoft-Activision deal

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94:25

The Tournament of Controllers! (Ep 455)

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2023/02/21

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 all time the only true way you can - a single elimination tournament!

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73:27

A Monumental Day in History (Ep 454)

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2023/02/14

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 from the Nintendo Direct last week including what we could see in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the sudden drop of Metroid Prime: Remastered. Nintendo happened to buck one of the negative trends we've seen in the game industry lately. Tape to Tape is the hockey rougelike (yes, you heard me correctly) that he never knew he needed

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63:01

Dreading Dragon Age Dreadwolf? (Ep 453)

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2023/02/07

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 gameplay for the denouement of the series is going. We discuss Activision-Blizzard paying $35 million to the SEC out of the goodness of their hearts (according to them), the live service bloodletting that occurred in the game industry last week, the Grammy Awards finally catching up to the times, and we weigh in on the controversy that is the

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82:54

The Greatest Story Ever Told (Ep 452)

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2023/01/31

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 storyline...ever? We get a Hi-Fi Rush from the surprising stealth drop the Microsoft hit us with. Republicans set their fake outrage onto Xbox, and what are our comfort food games?

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