Join Brad and Micah on Dense Pixels for a candid discussion about the latest developments in the gaming industry. They explore the recent layoffs at Epic Games, including the departure of Steam Spy creator Sergiy Galyonkin, and the reported halt in development for The Last of Us Factions. The hosts dissect the resumption of the FTC's case against M…

Tune in to the latest episode of Dense Pixels, featuring Brad and Micah, as they share their final thoughts on Starfield after completing the game and exploring the possibilities with the new game plus mode. Micah also provides his impressions of Mortal Kombat 1. The hosts delve into the controversy surrounding Unity Engine's runtime fees and insta…

Join Brad and Carrie on another episode of Dense Pixels as they dive into the latest gaming news, industry developments, and game announcements. In this episode, they discuss the controversy surrounding Unity's new install charge and how indie developers are reacting to it. They also explore Unity's response to the backlash, including the possibili…

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, where Brad, Carrie, and Micah share their gaming adventures and insights. Micah dives into his initial experiences with Baldur's Gate 3, offering a glimpse into the captivating world of this CRPG. Carrie celebrates her journey through Tears of the Kingdom, discussing her "finished" experience wit…

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 announced PlayStation Portal handheld, discussing its features, price, and potential impact on the gaming market. The team also tackles the recent PlayStation Plus price increase and its impl…

Join Brad, Carrie, and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast for a dynamic episode where they discuss gaming experiences, industry news, and even offer relationship insights. Carrie shares her experiences playing Baldur's Gate 3, while Brad embraces the questionable practice of save scumming. They delve into the ongoing developments in the gaming indus…

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. …

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 l…

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 PlaySta…

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, acco…

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 he…

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 exp…

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 thought…

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…

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 fe…

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 disco…

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 …

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 mili…

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 p…

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 …

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.…

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…

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! This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at http…

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 …

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 bloodl…

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? This show …

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 in the game industry as we review the frustrating nature of the layoffs that befell many notable gaming organizations. We also ponder what 343 Studios' involvement should be in the Halo fran…

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 means for the publisher and speculate on their long term future. Brad is going back in time by finally playing Final Fantasy V. Carrie admits we were all right again as she is loving Elden Ri…

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 into...Monster Hunter Rise? SquareEnix has refused to turn over a new leaf this year, IO Interactive streamlines the Hitman World of Assassination, Microsoft stayed true to their word in regards t…

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 the surprise publisher of the next Tomb Raider, Epic Games getting absolutely crushed by the FTC for misleading kids in Fortnite, Riot Games begging to weasel out of their FTX sponsorship, a…

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 Midnight Suns. There were a bevy of announcements at The Game Awards. The FTC is looking to flex their muscles on the Microsoft-Activision deal. Steph Curry is producing a Toe Jam & Earl movie. W…

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 Pokemon Scarlet and we talk about why The Pokemon Company isn't likely to care too much about the performance issues the game is suffering. Regulatory agencies are starting to take a hard loo…

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 of the year, NetEase and Activision-Blizzard's falling out, Yugi Naka running afoul of the law, the massive takedown of Tommy Tallarico, video game endings, and our ability to survive in the…

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 the future of VR generally may look like. Brad gives his impressions on Soulstone Survivors and Gordian Quest, Square had themselves a tough week, capped off by the thud of an NFT game announce…

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 put a bow on the Hellena Taylor-Bayonetta 3 dust-up; spoilers: dude, we told you. Rough news for a former Square Enix game studio, and Brad and Micah are still Marvel Snap'ing like crazy. This …

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 Bayonetta and G4 controversies. But after that we talk Marvel Snap, Fallout 4, Inscryption, and Bowser's Fury. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in adver…

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 Steam Deck, and he discusses the hardware and UI experience, as well as the addictive gameplay of both Vampire Survivors and Rogue Legacy 2. The Saudi Arabian government announces their plan to f…

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, and saw a Senior Vice President dip out. Of course the alleged GTA hacker is a 17-year old kid; the context clues were right there! E3 is back whether we want it or not, EA is doing a FIFA coll…

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 pretty lackluster. But Capcom saved the day with a MASSIVE info dump of Street Fighter 6! We also discuss the shocking Grand Theft Auto 6 leak, and the sheer amount of Assassin's Creed annou…

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 indies continue to thrive. Glen Schofield glorifies crunch culture, anti-trans folks in the gaming sphere get their deserved comeuppance, and is the CM Punk-Elite beef a work or a shoot? Thi…

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 past? Plus the weirdest non-story ever last week, why GameStop Store Leaders aren't actually getting a bonus, and games purchases that gave us instantaneous buyer's remorse. This show is part …

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 impressions on Cursed to Golf, Micah tells you why you should pass on Saints Row, and Carrie has come around on The Outer Wilds. The Embracer Group was all over the news this week with acquisitions an…

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 around the industry, this time at Nintendo of America. What is it going to take to curb the problem? We are forced - begrudgingly - to tip our hat to the folks at Cards Against Humanity. EA t…

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 Dragon Age Inquisition, why The Outer Wilds just doesn't click with us, EVO 2022, how ludicrous the thought is of Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto "going woke", the crap developers at Bungie have…

Minecraft developer Mojang takes a sensible stance against NFTs and Blockchain...which was unfortunately undercut by Square pissing all over the message of their most notable video game, and then GameStop doing one of the most crass things we've ever seen? We also discuss whether players should be nervous about EA helming a single-player Black Pant…

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 Steam. We also have several game announcement stories, like the new Skate being a live service game (eh...) and a release date for Bayonetta 3 (woo!). The post office veers heavily into fighting …

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 in the wake of Monkey Island and God of War dev harassment. Brad gives his very early impressions of the Live A Live demo, and we talk the games coming soon and recently released we're most in…

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 is being pushed by their shareholders to show their work, Ted Cruz is as odious a gamer as he is a human, and we definitely mention the Nintendo third-party Direct. Subscribe to our YouTube ch…

Good news! Activision-Blizzard has declared they did nothing wrong, courtesy of an investigation paid for by...Activision-Blizzard. In Diablo Immortal news, we discover the exact wrong way to protest Blizzard's gross monetization practices. We also talk surprising Final Fantasy VII and Dragon's Dogma drops, whether Saudi investment in video games w…

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 generally as well as the games that left the biggest impression on us. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Dense Pixels We have a Discord server! - www.densepixels.com/fans You can now follow us on Tw…