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Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 110Your favorite friends-turned-lovers podcasting duo makes a surprise return this year with episode 110 of Pixel x Pixel! This episode's a bit different, not focusing on news or media. Instead, the focus is primarily on Anne's first time at Anime Expo! We also welcome the newest guest of Pixel x Pixel - a scrappy kitty named Hanabi (who makes her presence known multiple times during the show)! There's also some discussion about Marcus's latest tech obsession and the like. As stated in the episode, the show is not going back into a regular schedule, but we just wanted...
2024-07-261h 38Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 109
Your favorite friends-turned-lovers podcasting duo makes their triumphant return with episode 109 of Pixel x Pixel! For the first time in her adult life, Anne is in the US for the summer convention and concert season, so she and Marcus regale their many event adventures from the past couple of months, including Cat Con, Midsummer Scream, a Jeff Goldblum concert, a Danny Elfman concert, Disney Pride Nite, and more! Plus, Marcus picked up the Asus ROG Ally and has all his hot takes on the best new PC gaming handheld. And don’t forget, Anne’s latest game localization credit, Norn...
2023-08-171h 30Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 108
Never fear, episode 108 of Pixel x Pixel is here! Your intrepid cohosts Marcus and Anne have been too busy going out and having fun to record lately, but that means they have lots of extra fun things to discuss on this latest episode! First, Marcus is back with a new and improved Collector’s Cabinet article on GrimGrimoire Once More featuring photos by Anne, and he’s gone and preordered yet another handheld PC device. Meanwhile, Anne has been hard at work launching their new joint Instagram account and picking up a snazzy new job! Don’t forget to stay t...
2023-06-061h 27Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 107
Welcome back to yet another episode of Pixel x Pixel, where co-hosts Marcus and Anne see all the hot new movies and play all the hottest video game releases! Well, that’s what it feels like this time anyway, with Marcus and Anne dipping their toes into the Resident Evil 4 remake and watching the Mario movie on opening night. But it’s not all shiny and new media, as the pair stay true to their roots by also watching and playing some extremely random things… Plus, Anne covers a Japanese stationery event and does some promotion to celebrate the releas...
2023-04-2257 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 106
Hello hello and welcome to the long-awaited return of Pixel x Pixel! For episode 106, Anne has found her new forever home with Pixel x Pixel podcast co-host Marcus, and the pair share all of the shenanigans they’ve been getting up to, including attending the Asian maker’s mart Takumi Alley, which Anne wrote up a whole event report for. Plus, they attend movies (not one, but two!) in theaters, and Anne even sneaks in a little otome game news rant in Notable News. Don’t miss it!
10:00 – Media Minutes: Creatures, Galerians, Perfect Blue, Cocaine Bear, White Lotus, S...
2023-03-1750 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 105
Episode 105 of Pixel x Pixel makes its all-American debut with Anne officially moved to the US! Marcus regales us with his Australian escapades (including both seeing and eating kangaroos… on separate occasions), the pair watch a slew of movies on the international flight, plus Anne’s got Marcus hooked on that Castlevania-inspired clicker, Vampire Survivors!
12:00 – Media Minutes: M3gan, The Menu, Elvis, Vampire Survivors, Triangle of Sadness34:00 – Notable News: PS2 Ultra Slim, Xbox/Nintendo/Sony not at E3 2022, Neighborhood Story manga finally getting English release, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line demo and game release, first main male Pretty C...
2023-02-1349 minPixel x PixelPixel 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, T...
2023-01-2446 minPixel x PixelPixel 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...
2023-01-1354 minPixel x PixelPixel 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 loc...
2022-11-301h 13Pixel x PixelPixel 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...
2022-11-1446 minPixel x PixelPixel 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...
2022-10-311h 35Pixel x PixelPixel 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 Sa...
2022-10-1255 minPixel x PixelPixel 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 Won...
2022-09-291h 05Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 97
A new episode of Pixel x Pixel is here, and not a minute too soon! We recorded before the excitement of TGS kicked off and during the unfortunate heat dome that had Marcus and other Californians watching their electricity use, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t bring our usual cheer! Marcus talks about his new Checking the Score article on the Cult of the Lamb soundtrack, and Anne talks about the nitty gritty of freelance localization. Then, it’s time for not one, but two new movies, and some exciting otome game and shojo manga-related announcements!
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2022-09-1858 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 96
Grab your favorite beverage, because it’s time for another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus, aka Mr. Monster, and Anne are packing some technological power in the form of Marcus’ brand new domain and Anne’s brand new laptop! And while they haven’t been writing or gaming as of late, they did have the opportunity to watch the female powerhouse film Thelma and Louise together and share some impressions. Plus, Anne went to see Jordan Peele’s latest flick Nope in theaters, and Marcus continues on his found footage film kick. All that and more in this episode of...
2022-08-311h 09Pixel x PixelPixel 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 o...
2022-08-181h 03Pixel x PixelPixel 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 so...
2022-08-061h 20Pixel x PixelPixel 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!
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2022-07-2255 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 92
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!
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2022-07-051h 15Pixel x PixelPixel 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!.
2022-06-231h 01Pixel x PixelPixel 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 Minute...
2022-06-071h 29Pixel x PixelPixel 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 Ne...
2022-05-241h 35Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 88
Better late than never – a new episode of Pixel x Pixel is here! Both Marcus and Anne have exciting, podcast-relevant things to discuss in the intro, namely: Marcus is finally getting his hands on the Steam Deck, and Anne had the opportunity to interview the writer of the new UNICO manga currently on Kickstarter. Plus, since Marcus forgot to talk about Passions last episode, we’ve got a double dose of the Passions Preamble, and he also saw The Northman so the pair can discuss it in (no spoiler) detail!
16:14 – Media Minutes: Passions Preamble, The Northman, Fuga: Melodi...
2022-05-1448 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 87
It’s time for another episode of Pixel x Pixel, your favorite podcast where two friends on opposite sides of the world talk video games, weird films, anime, and more! On episode 87, both Marcus and Anne have a lot of IRL things keeping them away from games, but Marcus has some extra big, exciting news to share at the start of the ep! Both have been busy watching movies, and there’s plenty of fun news to discuss, including the MangaGamer 2022 licensing survey results, so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join us!
8:30 – Media Minutes: The No...
2022-04-2649 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 86
Welcome to Pixel x Pixel episode 86, where we’re rebranding to a breakfast and Aussie artist podcast (let’s say that’s a belated April Fool’s, ha)! In all seriousness, Anne has been too busy with secret freelance projects to have much new to discuss, so you get to hear all about her current favorite oatmeal recipe. Marcus hasn’t written anything recently, but that’s okay, because it’s time to celebrate the 100th Community Game-Along theme! And while both haven’t had much time to game, they’ve been making up for it with new movies and tv shows. ...
2022-04-131h 27Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 85
Episode 85 is a slightly tighter episode than our usual Pixel x Pixel fare, but that doesn’t mean we’ve skimped on our usual awesome content! In this episode, Marcus discusses his new Checking the Score article on the F-Zero X soundtrack and Anne has revived her Tumblr account for all her important Art Content. Plus, Marcus is still stressed about Sheridan’s state in Passions, and Anne is excited to talk about the sweet pool stage play!
09:00 – Media Minutes: sweet pool stage play, Jujitsu Kaisen 0, Turning Red, X, Passions Preamble (Sheridan grave drama)36:00 – Notable News: Monster Hu...
2022-03-2947 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 84
Awooga! Pixel x Pixel is back for another bi-weekly dose of geek media goodness! In this episode, Marcus and Anne realize they already saw the infamous Euphoria penis episode (much to their chagrin), Marcus digs into the new BL visual novel Tokyo Onmyoji and tests out a new Razer keyboard, and Anne is knee-deep in more work she can’t talk about publically (yet!). Plus, Passions Preamble and Marcus Gets Steamed return, and even Anne gets steamed about some news of her own!
8:00 – Media Minutes: Elden Ring, Euphoria update, Turning Red, Passions Preamble37:00 – Notable News: Funimation and Wa...
2022-03-161h 01Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 83
It’s been a big two weeks in the world of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus and Anne joined Chlo of Otome Kitten and Blerdy of Blerdy Otome for a super fun Variable Barricade launch stream on the Aksys Games Twitch channel, which you can watch a recording of if you missed it live (highly recommended!). Marcus also published a Checking the Score article on River City Girls (the old one, not the new one) and Anne stepped into the world of Elden Ring despite never having played a Souls game.
20:00 – Media Minutes: Elden Ring, Euphoria44:00 – Notable News...
2022-03-011h 13Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 82
It’s yet another fine episode of Pixel x Pixel! We’re a little late this week, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have lots of good things to talk about! Anne was busy with super-secret freelance work, while Marcus didn’t review anything new (surprisingly!), he did buy lots of new things in the latest Vinegar Syndrome sale. Plus, Anne’s watching not one, but two current anime, and Marcus rocked on by playing something with “rock” in the title and watching something with the Rock in it!
9:00 – Media Minutes: Ranking of Kings, Attack on Titan final sea...
2022-02-1748 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 81
Hello February, hello new episode of Pixel x Pixel! We’ve got some big gaming news to discuss, but before that, Marcus announces his latest and greatest solo podcast venture and the Pupperazzi review he’s been working on! Meanwhile, Anne has fully embraced the life of an artiste and is fully boosted against COVID-19 (complete with a weird side effect). There’s also the return of a fan-favorite segment where Marcus gets, shall we say, steamed, plus the introduction of a brand new segment for Passions soap opera updates!
17:00 – Media Minutes: Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Heredita...
2022-02-011h 19Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Special: Garage
Marcus and Anne sit down to discuss all things Garage: Bad Dream Adventure, breaking their previous streak of only doing spoiler casts of visual novels! This obscure cult favorite deserved more than a short, spoiler-free discussion on the regular podcast, so the pair take a deep dive into this weird and wacky game, discussing everything from gender dynamics to ego and id. As with all our spoiler special episodes, the first half of the podcast is spoiler-free and includes background information about the game as well as our general impressions. After a clearly-marked break, we dive into our full...
2022-01-271h 20Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 80
It’s time for another episode of Pixel x Pixel – our first regular format episode of 2022! Most importantly, we celebrate the return of the Marcus Gets Steamed segment, but before that, Marcus has been busy working on switching podcasts hosts and writing a new Collector’s Cabinet article. Anne finished her playthrough of Garage: Bad Dream Adventure and wrote a review to gush about this release many seem to have missed… Plus, the two commit to recording a special spoiler episode of the podcast on Garage in just a week’s time! All that plus some shows, some movies, and a vari...
2022-01-181h 13Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 79
Pixel x Pixel episode 79 rings in the new year with a live show recorded on December 31st US time / January 1st Australia time! Since this was an extra-special episode, we did things a little bit differently than usual, with Media Minutes coming first, no news, and a whole section dedicated to the media we enjoyed most in 2021, from films to video games (and even a manga special mention!)
If you’d prefer to watch the video version which includes our lovely faces, you can do so at over on Anne’s YouTube channel.
49:00 – Media Minutes: Garage...
2022-01-071h 53Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 78
Pixel x Pixel episode 78 is here to bring you some festive cheer! Marcus shares a Collector’s Cabinet on Cobra Mission: Panic in Cobra City and a Checking the Score article on Princess Maker 2, and Anne has big news in the form of a brand new next-generation console. Plus, we watch both Wicker Man films together and have lots of things to say about them, an obscure Japanese PC game comes out in English for the first time ever, and Japan’s hottest game where Disney villains are transformed into cute boys gets an English announcement. We hope the fina...
2021-12-261h 14Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 77
Episode 77 of Pixel x Pixel is finally the episode where Anne becomes a cat! It all makes sense when you listen, promise. Marcus is still human (for now), but he’s got a extra-special sale haul to tell us all about, along with a movie that might make you think twice about going to an Airbnb. Anne finally watched Squid Game so prepare for some potentially minor spoiler discussion, and she continues to keep her finger on the pulse by playing the Inscyption demo. Then, the pair finally have to talk about NFTs and get really mad.
14:00 – Supe...
2021-12-071h 07Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 76
It’s a special (unplanned) Thanksgiving episode of Pixel x Pixel! Sit down with a tasty snack and enjoy two friends talking about the things they love. Marcus discusses his Checking the Score piece on Into the Pit, Anne gushes about her superhero research and recently-published article, the pair dish their full thoughts on Titane after watching it together, and lots more!
14:00 – Switch, Titane, Pikmin Bloom, Eternals, Good Omens58:00 – Grand Theft Auto remasters, Activision debacle continues, UUUltra C BL game localization announced, Goemon Zero lost localization
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2021-11-261h 25Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 75
Abs, abs and more abs in this episode of Pixel x Pixel with Cupid Parasite out now on Nintendo Switch! Marcus prepares a Collector’s Cabinet article on the extravagant limited edition bundle, and Anne shares her first impressions in her own blog post. Plus, Anne regales the tale of a Star Wars costume party, and her homemade Ewok costume! Then, Marcus has thoughts about two films that start with “T,” and it turns out there is something about that Animal Crossing: New Horizons update to entice Anne back…
20:00 – Titane, Twister, Nightmare on Elm Street38:00 – Maglam Lord localiz...
2021-11-1252 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 74
It’s time for a very spooky episode of Pixel x Pixel, complete with discussions of horror games, horror movies, and the biggest horror of them all… Marcus getting steamed at Steam! Marcus also continues to be a tech handyman while also writing a Checking the Score article on G-Darius and Collector’s Cabinet article on the Sengoku Rance limited edition. Meanwhile, Anne didn’t create much of anything aside from the Olympia Soirée review she promised last episode, but it’s finally here!
20:00 – Squid Game, Supernatural, Angels of Death, The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2, The House in Fata...
2021-10-271h 09Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 73
Recording hot off the heels of the latest Nintendo Direct, Marcus and Anne have lots of thoughts on all of the big Nintendo news! Plus, there’s a lot of news-worthy stuff going on over at Twitch, Marcus continues to work hard on his arcade machine project, and Anne even has a video game review! (one that was promised didn’t make it in time due to an injured wrist, oops) And of course, it’s the start of horror movie season, with discussions on one classic and one very recent horror film!
16:00 – Chameleon Twist, My Fair Lady, Ma...
2021-10-151h 18
Anne Asks PodcastYassie Liow + Annelise RoeselYassie and Annelise from my Stanford Greek Mythology summer course join me to discuss all things related to Classics: learning Latin, the appeals of mythology, the dangers of using Classics out of historical context, its relevance to modern day, and its significance in understanding ourselves as individuals and part of the larger "Western civilization." We also share some of our favorite books, stories, modern retellings, and how our perspectives on Greek mythology has matured.--------------------Guest Plugs: The Novae Musae Collective, @simplyaannee on InstagramClassical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction by Helen Morales
2021-10-021h 12Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 72
Here we are, sneaking one more episode in before Spooky Season officially begins! Though you could argue Spooky Season is celebrated all year round at Pixel x Pixel… In this episode, Marcus is back to his arcade cabinet project after being inspired by the big arcade auction (the picture above is his handiwork!), and Anne’s gone full KonMari again after reading and watching more Marie Kondo material. Plus, Marcus’ Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma review is live, and the pair discuss all of the latest Nintendo Direct news, hot off the press!
20:00 – The Last Broadcast, Sparking Joy with Mar...
2021-09-2856 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 71
It’s a new episode of Pixel x Pixel, now rebranded to the Tony Todd appreciation podcast! What can we say, he’s a cool dude that comes up a whopping three times in this episode. Your podcasts co-hosts have been up to many things since they last recorded: Anne returned to the Aksys otome stream to celebrate Olympia Soiree‘s English release, and Marcus published reviews for Tsugunohi, the Fosmon Quad Pro 2 Charging Station, and secret Razor hardware that was embargoed when we were recording. Be sure sure to stick around for the best of the last two weeks o...
2021-09-151h 16Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 70
Phew! We’ve reached both September and Pixel x Pixel episode 70 all in one fell swoop! We’re back with an audio-only treat for your ears after our exciting live video stream for episode 69, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have fun and get worked up over some video game news. Marcus plays the so-called scariest Japanese horror game of all time Tsugunohi, Anne uses her expertise in blogging and podcasting to lecture and inspire(?) some youths, and both watch some movies, including one with a very handsome Katharine Heppburn (pictured above).
23:00 – Media Minutes: Sylvia Scarlett, M...
2021-09-031h 22
Anne Asks PodcastMerlistenI had an amazing opportunity to chat with the hosts of Merlisten, a podcast about the BBC show Merlin! I drilled them on everything from their personal experiences in fandom, fandom "jargon" and activities, the history behind the Merlisten podcast, and the implications and significance of participating in online (and offline) communities of fellow followers of creative content. This was a special episode for me because Merlisten was one of the first podcasts that pulled me into the podcasting world; I love their show and even was a guest on a couple of episodes there. So much more valuable...
2021-08-281h 15Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 69
It’s the big live one! If you didn’t catch us live and in full color on Twitch, you can view the unedited recording here. Or if audio podcasts are still your thing, listen on! But even live, it’s the same old Pixel x Pixel you know and love. Marcus has started going through the WarioWare series as part of his Checking the Score column, tries and fails to play an online game with a friend, and he shocks everyone by picking up an anime series to watch. Meanwhile, Anne regales the tale of her All Aksys stream...
2021-08-171h 43Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 68
Happy August! This month, Anne is putting down the controller to walk with Pai Pai for 45 minutes a day to raise money for Guide Dogs Australia (ok, after the 45 minutes she picks the controller back up). Marcus has been keeping busy with his Bustafellows review as well as a review of the inexplicably named Mad Catz B.A.T. 6+ Performance Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse. Plus, we give all the deets on our extra-special upcoming live episode to celebrate episode 69 on Friday, August 13 at 4pm PT! Warning for discussion of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit at the beginning of Media Minutes, in...
2021-08-0354 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 67
Howdy, it’s Pixel x Pixel comin’ at you hot with a hefty podcast chock full of news and things we’ve been doing! Marcus has new articles up in his Collector’s Cabinet and Checking the Score series, while Anne wrote a review of the hot new catboy game, NEKOPARA – Catboys Paradise. We have a lot to say about the Steam Deck, a little to say about the OLED Nintendo Switch, and a whole lot of fun in store for you in this episode!
19:00 – Media Minutes: Logan’s Run, Bustafellows, Fear Street 1994 & 1978, Loki, Genshin Impact31:00 – Notable News: Cr...
2021-07-211h 29Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 66
What other podcast gives you commentary on raunchy puppet films, a backwards chronological journey through John Waters’ filmography, all the latest gaming AND anime news? None other than Pixel x Pixel! We’re back for episode 66 and while Marcus is returning to the office part time in our new “COVID normal,” Anne is chilling in yet another city-wide lockdown. Get comfy and have a listen!
9:30 – Media Minutes: Let My Puppets Come, Polyester, Raging Loop40:00 – Notable News: Fxxx Me Royally physical edition, AI Sominium Files: nirvanA Initiative, GAMERella Global, Evangelion movies coming to Amazon Prime, Falcom 40th anniversary...
2021-07-0654 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 65
E3/Summer of Games/Wholesome Games and the whole flurry of mid-year gaming events have come and gone, and we have lots of news to talk about! But before that, Marcus has put together another model kit and reviewed Musicus, which turns out not to be a rhythm game. We’ve also got the big scoop on the hottest news outside of E3 – Marcus’ newest podcast! Plus, Anne reviews a visual novel and talks a lot about Resident Evil media. Please note there are some audio issues in the first part of the podcast, but it was remedied from Media...
2021-06-231h 18Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel 64
What do TikTok power washing videos, classic adventure games, and PlayStation 2 hacks have in common? They’re all in this episode of Pixel x Pixel! Plus, Marcus reviews both Famicom Detective Club games and Anne finally publishes her review of Cafe Enchante. And of course, we wish you a very happy Pride!
14:00 – Media Minutes: PowerWash Simulator, Muscle World, Closed Game, Where Are We? Our Trip Through America, Laid Back Camp season 2, Resident Evil Village44:00 – Notable News: TAISHO x ALICE epilogue English release, Hashihime coming to Switch, new Twitch tags, Tell Me Why free in June, Indie Bundle...
2021-06-081h 13Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 63
Magic Mike, male Viera announced for FFXIV, Marcus and Anne are mad at BOTH Apple and eBay… It’s going to be a rowdy one! Marcus has also been busy with new Collector’s Cabinet and Checking the Score pieces, plus he checks out early access for that hot new Konami game, GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon! Note that Anne says the all-new bunny race in FFXIV is for player characters in the news segment, but they’re NPCs only. Sorry about that!
15:00 – Media Minutes: New Pokemon Snap, Resident Evil 8, Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet, Fried Barry, RetroTink, Giant Bomb44...
2021-05-201h 04Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 62
Your regular scheduled Pixel pals are back for another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Finally, Anne has done the unthinkable – convinced Marcus to play a Monster Hunter and streamed a horror game (RE Village demo)! In addition to getting his Monster Hunter Rise on, Marcus reviews NISA’s new shooting game Poison Control and celebrates the recent Switch port of The House in Fata Morgana with a Checking the Score article on the soundtrack. This episode also marks the first time we’ve discussed the same film in three different episodes!
22:00 – Media Minutes: Mortal Kombat, Yentl, Hairspray, Monster...
2021-05-041h 17Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Special: DRAMAtical Murder
Now that DRAMAtical Murder is finally available officially in English, Marcus and Anne are ready to share their thoughts on every nook and cranny of the game in this spoiler-filled extravaganza! The first half features general info and spoiler-free impressions, followed by a full breakdown of each route along with Marcus and Anne’s number one best boy nominees.
This episode has a content warning for discussions of rape, drug use, violence, torture and gore.
Anne’s DRAMAtical Murder reviewMarcus’ Checking the Score: Dramatical Murder article
Spoilers start at 20 minutes in!
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2021-04-201h 25Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 61
Marcus had his first COVID vaccine jab! Anne had a mini-vacation! There’s much excitement on episode 61 of Pixel x Pixel, so grab your favorite beverage and have a listen. We light a candle (again) for the PS Vita and PSP, talk a whole lot about Monster Hunter Rise, and once again Marcus has watched a new movie not once, but twice!
13:45 – Media Minutes: Final Fantasy XIV, Monster Hunter Rise, Pretty Boy Detective Club, Slaxx, Yentl, Fleshpot on 42nd Street, Driving Emotion Type-S (the infamous video)49:00 – Notable News: Nekoworks’ Catboys Paradise April Fool’s game is really hap...
2021-04-061h 16Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 60
We’re back after a short break, and we’re so glad you’re here with us! We battle the COVID loneliness with some cooking together, and though Anne has been too sick to do much of anything, Marcus has been busy writing about game music and a limited edition otome game package. But don’t worry, Anne makes up for slothing around by beating a game (!) and watching and playing many other things. Marcus watches some stuff too, including a movie from 2021?! 100 points to anyone who can guess what it was without looking at the show notes!
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2021-03-251h 17
Anne Asks PodcastLaura J. MitchellDr. Laura J. Mitchell, a UC Irvine history professor and the president of the World History Association, talks about her career and her academic pursuits in (colonial) South African history. She shares the story of her love for world history, her insights into how history can be used to see the modern world constructively, and some tips for high school (or college) history lovers and researchers. What an honor it has been to have a conversation with her!
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Marco Polo (Netflix...
2021-03-241h 02Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 59
If you ever wanted to hear Anne talk about a lot of game announcements, this is the episode for you! Aside from watching a bunch of video game announcement streams, Anne has been streaming otome games on her own Twitch channel and guesting on the Aksys channel, while Marcus has been busy with his shiny new rhythm game peripheral, EZMAX. Most importantly, the pair have started a brand new anime together!
11:30 – Cafe Enchante Rindo’s route, Monster Hunter World Icebone, Demon Slayer, Dear Brother, Edge of Seventeen, Without Warning, The Bay36:00 – Notable News: Nintendo Direct, PlayStation State...
2021-03-021h 04
Anne Asks PodcastSophia NationsSophia and I reunite to chat about all of the incredible thespian activities she is a part of, including directing and starring in her own film and being scenic director and actress in her LA school's huge theater program. We gush about our shared passion for the theatrical arts and its impactful significance.
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Guest Plugs: @nadeplayers on Instagram, @nade_scenic_crew on Instagram
The Chaminade Players
Fortitude (short film)
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2021-02-2659 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 58
What do you do when you like a movie? Watch it again, of course! In what might be a first for Pixel x Pixel, Marcus talks about a film he watched again… that he’s already talked about on the podcast! He also builds his own new PC from scratch, and Anne streams Taisho x Alice for #DatingSiMonth!
11:00 – Media Minutes: Tammy and the T-Rex, Pixel Poops Number Two, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Cafe Enchante, Beverly Hills Cop38:00 – Notable News: Dramatical Murder demo on Steam, Evenicle II Steam release canceled, Monster Hunter Rise LE Switch console, Lady Dimitres...
2021-02-1651 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 57
In the latest episode of Pixel x Pixel, Marcus has an eBay story to tell, which you know is gonna be a good time! While not quite as exciting, Anne was back on the Aksys Games Twitch channel to chat about the upcoming Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles (you can see exclusive footage of the game in the stream!). Strap in for a beefy episode full of games played, movies watched, and a mix of weird and exciting gaming news!
16:30 – Media Minutes: Yentl, Village of the Damned, Passions, Beau Travail, Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter Rise, Earwig and the Wi...
2021-02-021h 22
Anne Asks PodcastAbigail OhAbigail and I hold an informal Q/A session to discuss the short film (The South Korean Race) we made a couple of years ago. We share our inspiration, process, favorite memories, hardest experiences, and changed perspectives making the film. We also chat about representation of women and female characters in popular culture.
(Please excuse Abigail's coughing. She says it is from allergies.)
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Watch The South Korean Race (our short film)
The Favourite Trailer #2 (Abigail had texted me to listen to the music from 1:19 when brainstorming for our film's soundtrack)
2021-01-2944 min
Anne Asks PodcastDanae XanthiDanae, another long-distance friend I made during a UPenn summer program, eloquently expresses her thoughts on life in Cyprus and Greece, the European status in terms of Covid, the public speaking and anthropology courses we took together, and souvlaki and haloumi. She also proves to be a likely candidate for the next greatest lawyer/politician/diplomat as she discusses the various extracurricular activities she seeks, from MUN to European Youth Parliament to being the "British High Commissioner to Cyprus" for a day! We chat about the rich cultural heritage in her countries and women in government. Plus, she even...
2021-01-2552 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 56
Welcome back to another episode of Pixel x Pixel, where sometimes we play the hot new games, and sometimes we watch the 1962 version of the Manchurian Candidate. In this case, Anne did the playing and Marcus did the watching, plus Marcus is building a new Gundam (Gundam Astray Turn Red) and reviewing more Evercade cartridges. Anne had her head deep in book chapter editing, and we’re back to a busy news section with new game release dates and more!
10:00 – Media Minutes: Marvel’s 616, Among Us, DJMax Respect, Manchurian Candidate (1962)29:00 – Notable News: New Pokemon Snap release date, Su...
2021-01-1958 min
Anne Asks PodcastAmy ShinAmy, a long-distance friend I made over a writing summer program at Stanford, brings in all the laughs as she shares her exotic experiences running a student-led pop-up restaurant, taking interdisciplinary courses (such as science + drama) at a one year boarding school in Hangzhou, and stepping on her goldfish. She also talks about Covid, school, and life in general in Hong Kong and the cultural diversity in her life of Korean, Chinese, and British influences. We also reminisce the "old days" of summer '18 with the EPGY crew!
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2021-01-1653 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 55
Happy new year! 2021, bring on the fun, that’s what we say at Pixel x Pixel. We’re back for our first episode of the new year, with lots of media watched and played over the break! Plus, Marcus gets his model kits on and Anne gets her Twitch affiliate status as well as a translation credit in a Vice article on VTubers. And there’s a smidgen of news, too!
9:30 – Media Minutes: Fxxx Me Royally!! Horny Magical Princess, Massacre at Central High, Scarface, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Hellraiser, Scream, Secret XXX, The Bride Was a Boy, Final Fantasy...
2021-01-0550 min
Anne Asks PodcastHoliday Special (with Sydney Chung and Alex Lee)Happy New Year! Come and enjoy our holiday special, where we reflect on and discuss the past year, share 2020 highlights (and lowlights), play a current events trivia game, talk holiday traditions, and look into the hopefully bright future of 2021. Plus, Anne shares a sweet (slightly cheesy but cozy) poem Nicole recommended. Featuring some lovely novelty holiday music!
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Guest Plugs: @sydneyychung and @alexlexlee on Instagram
"I Am Offering this Poem" by Jimmy Santiago Baca
CNN's "Christmas traditions around the world"
Gente-fied (Netflix)
Soul (IMDb)
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2020-12-3140 min
Anne Asks PodcastNicole HurNicole talks about some of her eclectic passions and hobbies including poetry, cooking, and fashion. She shares deep insights about what it means to be a student, writer, and appreciator of all things art and culture. Let her calm and wise words soothe you on this almost-hour journey!
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Nhighteaters blog (read Nicole's recipes and poems)
Omeleto (short films on Youtube)
The Little Library Café / Paper and Salt blog
Charles Michel's website
McQueen documentary (IMDb) / Spring 1999 show spray p...
2020-12-2647 min
Anne Asks PodcastTanya Kataria + Michaela ManniTanya and Michaela join us from the Original Pancake House in Itaewon to share their experiences living as foreigners in Korea, attending an international school, and playing multiple school sports. They give us the inside scoop into Korean international school stereotypes, being a military daughter (from Michaela), and how they deal with cultural and linguistic barriers. Plus, we test their Korean language skills at the end with a little game!
(We apologize for the terrible audio and loud background noise. The guests were calling from a restaurant.)
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2020-12-2629 min
Anne Asks PodcastAra KimAra, my childhood best friend, and I chat about her new life in New York City, her two week quarantine after flying back into Seoul, Covid, recent social movements, and so much more. Tune in to hear about the time Ara met Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman, her strange NYC subway experiences, the shocking event she witnessed in front of her school, our earliest memories of each other, and of course, as always, a few of her favorite things!
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13th (Netflix documentary), When They See...
2020-12-261h 01Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 54
Hoho! It’s time for the final Pixel x Pixel episode of 2020, and we’ve got lots of festive conversations to have, as well as lots of things we’ve been working on to talk about! Marcus is busy reviewing gaming-related peripherals but not actual video games, while Anne was on a cosplay panel and is gunning for affiliate status on Twitch, and of course, we also have to weigh in the hot gaming news topics of late, including the Cyberpunk 2077 and Devotion debacles.
19:30 – Media Minutes: Christmas Evil, Dial Santa Claus, Bomberman Hero, Violet Evergarden movie, Monster Prom...
2020-12-211h 04
Anne Asks PodcastIntroduction (message from Anne)Welcome to the very first episode of Anne Asks Podcast! Your host Anne Lee introduces herself, shares how she came to start this podcast in the summer of 2020, and gives you a brief overview of how the podcast will run. Join us for a wild ride around the globe, through an anthology of stories, an ocean of thoughts, and a tornado of laughs--all from the safety of your couch from Covid-19.
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2020-12-2103 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 53
It’s been a busy two weeks here at Villa de Pixel x Pixel! Marcus covers the Evercade Atari Lynx and watches exactly one movie, while Anne is busy with the Japanese Film Festival and has a (gasp) national TV appearance! Neither of us has had much time to play games, but that doesn’t keep us from talking about all the exciting gaming news that’s come up – including three new otome games coming out in English next year!
11:00 – Media Minutes: Tammy and the T-Rex, Hannibal, X-Files, Pokemon Picross26:00 – Notable News: Three new otome game localization...
2020-12-0947 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 52
Come now, and take a seat by the fire, for we have a tale to tell… a tale of a console launch. Marcus gets his mitts on the Xbox Series X, and regales us with its mystical prowess… at running retro games?! Anne doesn’t know what she’s done aside from streaming on Twitch occasionally and continuing to watch “good boy” television such as Hannibal and Supernatural. Come for the Xbox Series X impressions, stay for the Animal Crossing sit emote hype!
20:00 – Media Minutes: Memories within Miss Aggie, Pandemoniumi Nurse Sherri, Pledge Night, Hannibal and Supernatural updates30...
2020-11-2452 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 51
It’s November, and with that means new consoles coming, new games on the horizon, and lots of media to discuss! Marcus reviews the Evercade Oliver Twins collection and Xeno Crisis and Tanglewood cartridge as well as the HyperX SoloCast USB microphone. Anne doesn’t review anything, but she does play Cafe Enchante on the official Aksys Games Twitch and spruik the 2020 Japanese Film Festival in an interview. Phew, your podcast hosts sure have been busy!
11:00 – Media Minutes: Amazon Luna, House, Susperia, Kemono Friends Picross, Hannibal, The Dead Don’t Die, The Invisible Man38:00 – Notable News: New consol...
2020-11-1050 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 50
Pixel x Pixel is in the future! We’ve hit the wondrous milestone that is episode 50, and with it, Marcus has delved into tech reviews with the HyperX QuadCast S mic and Anne returns to livestreaming after 7 years! We’re also excited to celebrate 50 episodes with a very special joint livestreaming coming later this week – join the Chic Pixel Pals Discord to hear the latest info.
15:00 – Media Minutes: Haunt, Maximum Overdrive, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Mad Max, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Supernaturalseason 1432:00 – Notable News: Monster Hunter movie trailer, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade...
2020-10-2745 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 49
It’s time to get in the spooky spirit… with the Disney channel original movie Halloweentown! Anne and Marcus enjoy some minor spooks and Anne has a cameo in Trog. We’ve both got new reviews out (Anne with The Wonderful 101 Remastered and Marcus with Paradise Killer), Anne takes a look at what’s up with Hades, Marcus gets to talk about Silent Hill, and both have surprisingly strong feelings about Mario-themed food items.
19:00 – Media Minutes: Trog, Console Wars, Halloweentown, Legend of Deification, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Hades42:00 – Notable News: Silent Hill 4 came out on GOG, PlaySta...
2020-10-141h 01Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 48
It’s episode 48 of Pixel x Pixel, and it’s new console and TGS season! Between lots of game news and deciding whether or not to preorder one (or both) of the new consoles, Marcus reviews Spelunky 2, Anne reviews a light novel, and the pair enjoy some video games together. Oh, and did we mention there’s Monster Hunter news?!
23:00 – Media Minutes: This is Paris, Gold Diggers of 1933, Sea of Thieves, Overcooked 2, Great Pretender, It Comes At Night35:30 – Notable News: Amazon Luna, PS5 show, Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2, 2B and Twisted Wonderland Nendoroids, Animal Cro...
2020-09-2958 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 47
Was Super Mario always Super? How many dogs are there in Sea of Thieves? Marcus and Anne (mostly Anne) ask the hard-hitting questions in this episode of Pixel x Pixel, talk about all the things they’ve been watching and playing, and cover a bunch of news, including the latest next-gen console info!
10:00 – Media Minutes: Aggretsuko season 3, #Alive, The Lighthouse, American Beauty, Sea of Thieves, Cubivore37:00 – Notable News: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered no longer on sale in Australia, Xbox Series S and X pricing, PlayStation 5 showcase coming soon, Penguin Gentlemen English release, Super Mario 35th annive...
2020-09-1559 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 46
Your favorite podcasting pals are back for another juicy episode! Anne finally finished her Room No. 9 review, while Marcus has already moved on to yet another game review (Tell Me Why), and the pair have a mini celebration in honor of Anne’s first console game translation credit (Giraffe and Annika)! Then, they get mad about some news, happy about others, and discuss the next world expo logo?!
17:00 – Media Minutes: GPD Win Max, The Love Witch, Prom Night 2, Dorohedoro40:00 – Notable News: Super exclusive PlayStation 5 preorder registrations, Monster Hunter: World Iceborne final update, anime news roundup, E3 Twitte...
2020-09-011h 07Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Special: Room No. 9
Marcus and Anne have both played MangaGamer’s latest English BL game release, Room No. 9, so you know what that means… It’s time for a special spoiler-filled episode chock-full of our impressions! If you haven’t played the game yet, join us for the first half where we do a general overview and share our spoiler-free thoughts. For full spoilers of this intense psychological thriller, keep listening after the break!
08:45 – Start of spoiler impressions
Marcus’ review; Anne’s review
https://chic-pixel.com/podcast/Room_No_9_Spoilercast.mp3
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2020-08-2542 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 45
After some technical difficulties causing a slight delay, we’re back for episode 45! Marcus has already played and reviewed Room No. 9, plus he got his hands on the Genki Covert Dock, a super-compact dock for the Nintendo Switch, while Anne hasn’t really gotten anything done. She did manage to watch a whole Rule of Rose playthrough, though! Then, in Notable News, the pair get fired up about some of their “favorite” topics…
09:00 – Media Minutes: Rule of Rose, Ocean Waves, Fall Guys, Knives Out, Passions24:00 – Notable News: No Game, No Life light novels banned in Australia, Bokuten back o...
2020-08-2155 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 44
Anne and Marcus read… books?! In this episode of Pixel x Pixel, Anne laments a sudden loss of internet, Marcus checks out Aniplex.EXE’s new visual novel release Adabana Odd Tales, and both suddenly realize actual books were read since the last episode was recorded. Plus, get ready for an extra rowdy news segment!
09:00 – Media Minutes: Monster Hunter World, BL Metamorphosis, Fright Night, Carrion32:00 – Notable News: Upcoming media releases, Kinokuniya Sydney pulls manga, Marcus gets steamed at Patreon and Valve
https://chic-pixel.com/podcast/Pixel_x_Pixel_Episode_044.mp3
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2020-08-0455 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 43
It’s episode 43 of Pixel x Pixel, and Marcus and Anne have been enjoying online events in lieu of physical ones – including Fujocon and Otomate Party 2020! After sharing their impressions of the events, the pair discuss the games they’ve been playing and all the most interesting news from the past two weeks!
20:00 – Media Minutes: Monster Hunter World, Collar X Malice, We Love Master29:00 – Notable News: Flowers -Le volume sur automne- out June 30, JAST titles going out of print, Amazon removes light novels from Kindle, Fruitbat Factory game re-reviewed by Valve, masturbating game listed on Nintendo Switch “by...
2020-07-211h 02Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 42
Muscles, demons, and all kinds of news bites await in this episode of Pixel x Pixel! Anne has been working hard at work work but has still found time to finish Golden Kamuy and start Devil Survivor: Overclocked, and Marcus gets his hands on another game for his visual novel/dating sim collection, along with another item for the Collector’s Cabinet. All that and more with a dash of both seriousness and silliness in this episode of Pixel x Pixel!
13:00 – Media Minutes: Golden Kamuy, Devil Survivor: Overclocked, Graduation, Trackmania, Nailed It40:00 – Notable News: EVO Online cancel...
2020-07-071h 10Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 41
It’s episode 41 of Pixel x Pixel, and a slightly earlier recording time than usual results in a weirdly high-energy Anne! Marcus’ Collector’s Cabinet gets noticed by a certain party and the infamous Marcus Gets Steamed segment within a segment makes its return. Not only that, but there’s a whole bunch of game news, and Marcus and Anne watched and played a slew of the same things. Sit back and enjoy!
10:00 – Media Minutes: Midsummer Night’s Dream, Pokemon Smile, Showgirls, Prom Night, Clone Hero43:00 – Notable News: Valve gives VNs the short end of the stick yet agai...
2020-06-231h 11Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 40
In episode 40 of Pixel x Pixel, Anne and Marcus begin the episode with some important words about racial injustices around the world, particularly that which Black people face in the US, and share some ways that people can help. We hope you enjoy our silly podcast about geeky media in these difficult times (we certainly had some silly stuff to discuss this week!). For more ways you can help, head here.
22:00 – Media Minutes: Overwatch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Stare, Cannibal Holocaust, McPherson Tape, Noroi: The Curse 43:00 – Notable News: SimRefinery, Death Come True release date, Game Gear micr...
2020-06-111h 01Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 39
We’re back with another regular episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus is still plugging away at Sakuranomori Dreamers, and Anne is still plugging away at her Animal Crossing: New Horizons island. The pair of intrepid podcasters also finished the Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun anime and offer their impressions of the series overall, and cover a smorgasbord of news.
18:30 – Media Minutes: DDR V, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, The Birdcage, Golden Kamuy39:30 – Notable News: GPD Win Max Indiegogo campaign, YOU and ME and HER released, Nintendo suing Switch hack stores, Phantasy Star Online 2 PC launch, roundup of online events and COVID-19 cancel...
2020-05-261h 01Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Special: Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~
The second English Nitro+chiral game, Togainu no Chi ~Lost Blood~, is out now courtesy of JAST Blue, and of course the dynamic duo of Pixel x Pixel had to play it and share our full, spoiler-filled impressions! But don’t worry, if you want to learn more about this post-apocalyptic BL game before picking it up, tune in for spoiler-free background info and overall impressions at the beginning of the episode. Grab a solid, put on your headphones, and have a listen!
16:30 – Start of spoiler impressions
Anne’s review
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2020-05-121h 02Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 38
We’re still in quarantine and we’re gettin’ rowdy! Marcus plays a bunch of visual novels and reviews the slick new romance VN A Summer’s End, while Anne decides she hates all video games and turns to making a single placemat by hand. Episode 38 of Pixel x Pixel is a hell of a party, and you’re invited!
18:30 – Media Minutes: DJMAX Respect, Stepmania, Cat People, Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Golden Axe, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Granblue Fantasy Versus 39:30 – Notable News: Saya no Uta disc debacle, Anime Expo 2020 cancelled, visual novel cloud gaming service OOParts launched, Even Though We’re A...
2020-04-291h 09Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 37
We’re back for another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus has hit the one month mark on his pandemic isolation, and increased at-home time has spurred both him and Anne to try out some new things. Anne attempts (and fails) to stream again, Marcus attempts (and succeeds) to stream again, and yard work is actually better than gaming?! We promise we’re not getting too stir crazy…
15:00 – Media Minutes: Comics (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Barbarella), Wrestlemania and AEW, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Disney Twisted Wonderland43:00 – Notable News: Cooking Mama: Cookstar drama, Pla...
2020-04-141h 04Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 36
Marcus and Anne are closer than ever as COVID-19 finds them bonding over games and movies! Much of the discussion is taken up by Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but they also talk about things they’re doing to keep busy during lockdown, including watching horror movies!
11:00 – Media Minutes: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Serial Mom, Satanic Panic32:30 – Notable News: Olympics postponed, Comic Market canceled, GameStop tries to be an essential service, Corona Relief Done Quick, Sony slowing PlayStation download, Silent Hill rumors debunked, Nintendo Direct news
Anne’s Animal Crossing roundup post
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2020-04-0253 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 34
After a little break, we’re back in the saddle! Anne’s settled into her new digs, and Marcus has been keeping busy with a whole lot of media. He also got a chance to assemble an Odroid Go Advance, and Anne finished up her superhero paper.
12:00 – Media Minutes: Supernatural, Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Everybuddy!, Ten Count, Rose of Versailles, World of Horror, Unfriended, Contagion, Togainu no Chi: Lost Blood35:30 – Notable News: GDC canceled, Animal Crossings: New Horizons Nintendo Direct, Monster Hunter live action movie poster, Aniplex.exe new visual novel brand announced, MangaGamer licensing survey
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2020-03-0352 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 33
In episode 33 of Pixel x Pixel, Marcus is still working his way through Bokuten – Why I Became an Angel, Anne finds the time to work on an academic paper on superheroes and write a new Chic Pixel post, and there are a slew of upcoming otome game releases to be excited about!
16:30 – Media Minutes: PS2 Portable, The Candy Snatchers, Pokémon Shield, Supernatural season 1, Pokémon o Tsukutta Otoko Tajiri Satoshi 45:30 – Notable News: Aksys Games otome game lineup for 2020, limited edition Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch, Intellivision Amico
Anne’s Best Switch Games for Japanese L...
2020-02-041h 02Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 32
It is a momentous day in Pixel x Pixel history! For the first time ever, Anne and Marcus are totally obsessed with the same anime! We gush about this new anime hotness in our Media Minute segment, along with Marcus’ new dancing game, a movie featuring samurai possession, and Anne’s latest BL manga pick. News includes some unfortunate Square Enix delays (one new and one we didn’t mention before), as well as an important discussion about whether or not we’ll be picking up the new consoles when they launch this year.
11:00 – Media Minutes: Just Dance 2020...
2020-01-2158 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 27
Happy overdue Halloween! Our Halloween episode is a couple of days late because Anne was too busy traveling for work to remember to upload the podcast, but who says we can’t have the spooks all year long?! Marcus is back from Japan and shares what it’s like almost be evacuated due to a typhoon, Anne talks about traveling for the Japanese Film Festival, and both still manage to find time to watch and play new things!
42:00 – Media Minutes: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Code Vein, Promare, The Taking of Deborah Logan, The Clovehitch Killer
2019-11-021h 16Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 25
There’s so much to discuss this episode that we couldn’t fit it all in! Marcus is busy making his very own visual novel database and Anne is busy programming a film festival, but both still find plenty of time to read, watch, and play! We talk about all the exciting Deadly Premonition news and more in the latest Nintendo Direct, Marcus Gets Steamed once again, and Anne gets her hot little hands on a Nintendo Switch Lite!
15:00 – Media Minutes: Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered, Decoder, euphoria, Deadly Premonition, Weathering with You, The Legend of Zelda...
2019-09-241h 17Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 23
Busy bees Anne and Marcus are rather tired these busy days, but we still have lots of things we’re excited to talk about! Anne isn’t playing anything of note, so it’s a whole lot of TV and movie talk this time around, plus more discussion on Saya no Uta (aka Song of Saya) and Steam. And don’t blame us if you can’t make it through this episode without humming the Bubble Bobble theme song!
20:00 – Media Minutes: Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse Japanese dub, Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Veronica Mars, Pedro Almodovar ma...
2019-08-2059 minPixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 20
It’s a big episode of Pixel x Pixel! Not have we reached episode 20, but Anne has a brand new job! We finally share our full E3 impressions, Marcus tries out Xbox Game Pass, and rants about Valve and visual novels make their grand return!
https://chic-pixel.com/podcast/Pixel_x_Pixel_Episode_20.mp3
06:15 – Media Minutes: Ajin, State of Decay, Wolfenstein the New Order22:00 – Notable News: The Expression: Amrilato and Steam, Marcus and Anne’s best of E3 2019, Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories
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2019-06-281h 11Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 18
[Sorry for the delay in publishing the episode! It was all ready to go, I just completely forgot time exists for a couple days! – Anne]
It’s time for another episode of your favorite niche gaming (and growing horror movie) podcast Pixel x Pixel! Marcus and Anne continue their Nightmare on Elm Street series watch, Anne finally goes to a convention, and Marcus is keeping himself busy with programming and VN goodness. Plus, Anne reveals the exciting new collaborative project she’s been working on for June!
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2019-06-031h 15Pixel x PixelPixel x Pixel Episode 17
Welcome back to another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus has been busy reviewing games and doing all kinds of things he can talk about, while Anne has been busy with… Things she can’t really talk about as much! Still, the pixel podcasting pals managed to watch the first two Nightmare on Elm Street films together, and Anne even has some Detective Pikachu impressions straight out of opening weekend!
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