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The Max Frequency Podcast"The Children Yearn for the Mines" with wizawhatWii U Head and Donkey Kong fan wizawhat returns to the show to breakdown the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct from June 2025. Show Notes Welcome MFP40 - “Peering into My Soul” with wizawhat More Switch 2 Chatter Nintendo Switch 2 sets record GameStop Switch 2 Stapler Disaster A Summer Direct? Rumored July Switch 2 Direct Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Thoughts & Impressions Mario Kart World The Mount Wario-ification of Mario Kart – hotcyder The Tetris effect (not the game) F-Zero 99 is the Nintendo I Missed – wizawhat Donkey Kong Bananza My Thoughts On the Switch 2 – wizawhat D...2025-07-011h 59
Pixel LitHorror Roundtable: Silent Hill 2 Remake DiscussionWe take a break from our REGULAR PROGRAMMING to bring you a special horror rountable, featuring HotCyder (he/him), Pim from Pim's Crypt (they/them), Sputnik34 (he/him) and out very own Kevin to talk about our reactions to the Silent Hill 2 Remake which we all played and had thoughts on.
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2024-11-062h 00
Something RottenCall of Duty: Black Ops — Episode 2 (ft. hotcyder)Blake Hester and Jacob Geller are joined by YouTuber and Jacob's thumbnail artist hotcyder to discuss the second half of Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops. Assume full spoilers!Pre-order Blake's book: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.comFollow Matthew Gault on Twitter: https://x.com/mjgaultFollow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42Follow Blake Heste...2024-09-111h 40
Pixel LitMortal Kombat: The Movie (1995) w/ HotCyder!Phil was TRAPPED in South Dakota for a bit so I pulled in James aka HotCyder to talk about Paul W.S. Anderson's Mortal Kombat (1995).
Check out HotCyder on YouTube, or check out his podcast Bullet Time, available whever fine podcasts are sold.
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Movie Synopsis
Lord Rayden (Christopher Lambert) handpicks three martial artists -- federal agent Sonya Blade (Bridgette Wilson), Shaolin monk Lui...2024-09-041h 42
Bullet TimeThe Bureau: XCOM Declassified (w/ TehSnakerer)On this episode of Bullet Time, our miniature mini-series on 2K Marin comes to a close with their second and final release: 2013’s The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. James and guest host TehSnakerer open the book on this redacted part of XCOM history, digging into its initial prototypes and development hurdles, before a much needed autopsy of this alien relic of the prestige FPS era.
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2024-08-014h 49
Bullet TimeBioshock 2 (w/ Sputnik 34)On this episode of Bullet Time, we begin our shortest mini-series focusing on the work of Novato based developers 2K Marin, beginning with their 2010 shooter sequel Bioshock 2. Video maker Sputnik34 returns for this return to the dystopia of Rapture. We ask whether Irrational's underwater paradise lost its lustre without the vision of its great leader, and just how important are big guns to big games?
Sputnik on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sputnik34
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyderPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2024-07-252h 53
Bullet TimeThe Darkness II (w/ Zac Frazier)On this episode of Bullet Time, Jackie Estacado returns in Digital Extremes’ 2012 follow up to The Darkness, aptly titled The Darkness II. Also returning is video maker ZacFraizer to join James in discussion of this lateral sequel that’s as good as the first but in a very different way. The two also talk about the career of FPS stalwarts Digital Extremes, excellent gun feel, and the mama mia pizza pasta voice.
The Jump Crouch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CVmW8s6FdkPF56C1Ccb0i?si=af6d808711c84883
ZacFrazier on YouTube: https://www...2024-07-183h 29
Bullet TimeThe Darkness (w/ Zac Frazier)On this episode of Bullet Time, video maker ZacFraizer makes his triumphant return for one of the better games covered on the pod so far: Starbreeze’s 2007 shooter The Darkness. This episode goes long, and includes a spoilered section between 02:16:00 and 03:22:00. In this bumper length runtime we talk developer history, the origins of The Darkness, its unique atmosphere, and place in the pantheon of “prestiege FPS games”.
The Jump Crouch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CVmW8s6FdkPF56C1Ccb0i?si=af6d808711c84883
ZacFrazier on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...2024-07-114h 18
Bullet TimeJudge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death (w/ StokedMatty)On this episode of Bullet Time, returning guest Matty from YouTube channel Stoked joins James and guest host TehSnakerer to dispense justice on the streets of Mega City One with Rebellion Development’s 2003 shooter Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death. The three dig into the comic’s history and previous adaptations, Maxim’s games journalism, and for some reason grow ops. This episode going out on July 4th was purely coincidential.
Matt on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattyStoked
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyderPatreon: https://www.pa...2024-07-043h 09
Bullet TimeRedfall (w/ Jesse Guarascia)On this episode of Bullet Time, we bite back against the undead horde in Arkane Austin’s 2023 shooter Redfall. Special guest Jesse Guarascia from the NoClip crew returns to join James and guest host Kevin from PixelLit. Content warning: this podcast begins with terrifying Italian-American accents.
NoClip Crew: https://www.youtube.com/@NoclipCrew
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2024-06-272h 00
Bullet TimeTransformers: Dark Of The MoonOn this episode of Movies We Like, Sweed, Snake and James return to talk Transformers: Dark Of The Moon from director Michael Bay. We appreciate the blending of real-world history and sci-fi nonsense, practical setpieces, Bay poking fun at himself, and Sweed spotlights some of the film's exciting merchandise.
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Bullet TimeBoiling Point: Road To Hell (w/ ChariotRider)On this episode of Bullet Time, returning special guest ChariotRider joins us for another TehSnakerer’s choice as we look at DeepShadows’ 2005 game Boiling Point: Road To Hell. An ambitious blend of GTA and Deus Ex set in a south american conflict, the three discuss the game’s recent re-release in light of titles that have come out in its wake, and reminise on the many strange turns the game takes. Bonus: This episode features a rare double quiz.
ChariotRider on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpDbrcXS-giiD0PkZLC5Kw
TehSnakerer: https://www.yo...2024-06-133h 34
Bullet TimeTransformers: Revenge Of The FallenOn this episode of Movies We Like, Sweed, Snake and James return to talk Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen from director Michael Bay. What this film lacks in coherent plot and exciting set-pieces, it makes up for in dogs boning.
2024-06-062h 41
Bullet TimeHigh On Life (w/ Wyatt Joseph)On this episode of Bullet Time, we take on the G3 Cartel with a talking gun in Squanch Games’ 2022 shooter High On Life. Special guest Wyatt Joseph from sister podcast Coyote Time joins James and guest host Kevin from PixelLit to unpack a problematic lead visionary, talk comedy writing in games, and 2001’s How High starring Method Man and Redman.
Wyatt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6T1h6vYa2fYylsCtaXObw
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyderPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder
2024-05-301h 56
Bullet TimeMovies We Like presents Transformers (2009)Movies We Like is a podcast about movies we like. On this episode, Sweed, Snake and James talk Transformers (2009) from director Michael Bay and producer Steven Spielberg. The heart-warming, coming-of-age story of a car from outerspace helping a teenage boy get laid.2024-05-233h 31
Bullet TimeThe Punisher (w/ StokedMatty)On this episode of Bullet Time, special guest Matty from YouTube channel Stoked joins James and guest host TehSnakerer to welcome back Frank and returning developer Volition with 2005’s The Punisher. Along the way, the three discuss a strange pre-MCU era of Marvel properties, police brutality as arcade asides, how this game laid path towards the Saints Row series, and the silly origins for Punisher’s skull motif.
PCRF: https://www.pcrf.net/
Lute: https://www.youtube.com/@Lute01
Matty on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattyStoked
TehSnakerer: http...2024-05-163h 05
Bullet TimeApe EscapeOn this episode of Coyote Time, Wyatt and James chase time-displaced simians in Sony Interactive Entertainment’s 1999 game Ape Escape. The two talk the game’s innovative control scheme, Sony’s abundance of platform mascots, Jungle music, and for some reason Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia.
Wyatt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6T1h6vYa2fYylsCtaXObw
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyderPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2024-05-092h 03
Bullet Time007 Legends (w/ Webster)On this episode of Bullet Time, special guest Sam Webster returns to bond with James over James Bond with Eurocom’s 2012 shooter 007 Legends. A playable celebration of the super spy’s 50 years film history, retold in the style of a COD: Modern Warfare inspired FPS starring Daniel Craig. The two talk setpieces, awkward stealth, slippery ice and unfortunate casting choices.
Sam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPsqX_D5zx717G_DDChMyg
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyderPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2024-05-023h 24
Bullet TimeSuper Princess PeachOn this episode of Coyote Time, Wyatt and James take a trip to Vibe Island with Tose’s 2005 game Super Princess Peach. This game marked the first star-turn from video games’ perennial damsel-in-distress ahead of her return to the spotlight in this year’s Princess Peach: Showtime! The pair discuss how this early experiment compares, changes made to the platforming formula for a less game-savvy audience, and the unknown developer behind this interesting entry to the Mario canon.
Wyatt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6T1h6vYa2fYylsCtaXObw
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyd...2024-04-252h 27
Mode Turbo / Aux ManettesAux Manettes #40 - Dragon's Dogma 2 & SpiritfallPour ce quarantième numéro de Aux Manettes je vais vous parler de deux jeux dans le Rumble Pak:• Dragon's Dogma 2 ( PC / PS5 / Xbox Series )• Spiritfall (PC)Ensuite focus sur HotCyder qui parle de Content Warning.Et on se quittera avec le Super Scope, le zoom sur les prochains jeux.2024-04-2211 min
Bullet TimeScorn (w/ Sputnik 34)On this episode of Bullet Time, we venture into bio-mechanical nightmares with Ebb Software’s 2022 adventure game Scorn. Special guest Sputnik34 joins James and guest host Kevin from PixelLit to chop it up on HR Giger, awkward combat, and handsome squidwards.
Sputnik on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sputnik34
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyderPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2024-04-182h 25
Bullet TimeCrash Twinsanity (Coyote Time Preview)On this brand new series Coyote Time, video maker Wyatt Joseph joins James on an exploration of the platformers that missed their marks. In this inaugural episode, the two join forces to tackle Traveller’s Tales 2004 game Crash Twinsanity. An ambitious rework of Naughty Dog’s famous franchise, how does the game hold-up in light of Crash’s recent reinventions?
Wyatt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6T1h6vYa2fYylsCtaXObw
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyderPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2024-04-111h 58
Bullet TimeUrban Chaos: Riot Response (w/ Webster)On this episode of Bullet Time, we take a zero-tolerance approach to crime in Rocksteady Studios’ 2006 shooter Urban Chaos: Riot Response. Special guest Sam Webster and returning guest host Tehsnakerer join James to look at the oft-forgotten first game from the developers behind the Batman Arkham series. Is it good satire? Is it a good shooter? Was it the 15th best game published by Eidos that year? Listen to find out answers to all that and more!
The Cellar [Taigen Moon]: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCellarTaigenMoon
Sam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...2024-04-042h 47
Step BackThe Far-Right's Pro-Palestine DisguiseFind my exclusive bonus content over at https://go.nebula.tv/gift?ref=stepback
Embark on a revealing journey with your Breadtube dad as we dive deep into the dark underbelly of the internet, where anti-Semitic ghouls masquerade as champions of Palestine. Discover the shocking truth about how far-right extremists exploit legitimate activism for their nefarious ends, spreading hate and misinformation under the guise of solidarity. This video sheds light on the tactics used by these groups to infiltrate our feeds and poison the discourse, highlighting the importance of vigilance, critical thinking, and media literacy in today's digital age. Join...2024-03-0146 min
Pixel LitMario and the Incredible Rescue - Part 2 ft. HotCyder!Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaahhhhhhhhhh we are finishing up MAH rio and the Incredible Rescue! Here we gooooo!
Catch up with James's work at: https://www.youtube.com/@hotcyder
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Book Synopsis
Mario and Luigi are Enjoying a peaceful afternoon when Toad makes a chilling announcement: Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach! Several strange, ghostlike beings overcame the Princess's guards and took her back to Bowser's Keep.
...2024-01-3154 min
Pixel LitMario and the Incredible Rescue - Part 1 ft. HotCyder!HotCyder joins Kevin to talk about Mario and the Incredible Rescue! Is it a kids book? Sure is? Are we holding back on it? Well it wouldn't be Pixel Lit if we did.
Catch up with James's work at: https://www.youtube.com/@hotcyder
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Book Synopsis
Mario and Luigi are Enjoying a peaceful afternoon when Toad makes a chilling announcement: Bowser has kidnapped...2024-01-2449 min
Pixel LitWorld of Warcraft: Rise of the Horde - Part 3 ft. AfterthoughtsSam and I finish Warcraft! That's it, nothing else will be happening, just like the actions taken by our protagonist. Nothing.
SUPER SPECIAL thanks to SAM for filling in for Phil during his leave! Next guest will be James aka HotCyder!
Sam from Afterthoughts is here!
We have opened up our Patreon so if you are interested in supporting us financially you can do so at patreon.com/pixellitpod. Additionally if you would like to join the community but don't have any coin to spare you can still hop into our Discord!
2024-01-1758 min
Bullet TimeTrespasser (w/ ChariotRider)On this episode of Bullet Time, returning special guest ChariotRider welcomes TehSnakerer and James to DreamWorks Interactive’s 1997 game Trespasser, the third entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. Although a technical marvel for its time, were Trespassers developers so preoccupied with whether or not they could make the game that they didn’t stop to think if they should?
ChariotRider on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpDbrcXS-giiD0PkZLC5Kw
ChariotRider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChariotRiderYT
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon...2023-09-283h 30
Bullet TimeAliens: Colonial Marines (w/ PixelLit)On this episode of Bullet Time, we go on a bug hunt with Gearbox’s 2013 shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines. Kevin and Phil from Pixel Lit join James on an expedition through one of the most notorious FPS games of recent memory, in an effort to discern who was really responsible for its development, what went wrong, and whether the final release holds appeal a decade on from release.
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder
2023-09-212h 17
Bullet TimeRed Faction (w/ HeavyEyed)
On this episode of Bullet Time, Returning guest Mitch Cramer from YouTube channel HeavyEyed, and returning guest host Tehsnakerer join James to liberate mars in 2001’s Red Faction. The three talk about destructibility, the game’s rapid pace, and the state of written video game reviews at the turn of the millennium.
Mitch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/heavyeyed
Mitch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heavyxeyed
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2023-09-142h 35
Bullet TimeMetroid Prime Hunters (w/ DarkFry)On this episode of Bullet Time, we go head-to-head with Nintendo Software Technology’s 2006 shooter Metroid Prime Hunters. Special guest @Darkfry (host of podcast Video Gems) joins James and guest host Ben to examine this spinoff of a Metroid spinoff, and in a first for the podcast a fully actualised portable FPS game. The three discuss annoying platform sections, cool bounty hunters, and how great a big touch screen is for first person shooters.
Darkfry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarkfryYT
HeyItMeBen: https://twitter.com/HeyItMeBen
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www...2023-09-072h 30
Bullet TimeFree Radical Design Power RankingsIn this special series finale, James and Tehsnakerer present their Free Radical Design Ltd power rankings. Once and for all, they’ll decide which game covered in the mini-series deserves to be remembered by future generations.
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2023-03-231h 20
Bullet TimeHomefront: The RevolutionOur Free Radical Design mini-series comes to a close with 2016’s Homefront: The Revolution. James and guest host TehSnakerer dissect this open-world reboot that passed from THQ to Crytek before landing in the hands of a now rebranded Dambuster Studio. The pair rank its place in the pantheon of Ubisoft collectathons, the state of AAA shooters, and answer what if any TimeSplitters DNA exists in the title (outside of its well-known easter egg).
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2023-03-233h 29
Bullet TimeHaze (w/ AboveUp)Our Free Radical Design mini-series reaches its first major casualty with 2008’s Haze. Special guest AboveUp joins James and guest host TehSnakerer to dissect what went wrong with the supposed Halo Killer that ended up killing its developers. Listen to hear a mild-mannered podcast host get radicalised into a gamer, thanks to Haze’s tortured development, charmless gameplay asides, and a lost era of games development.
AboveUp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Aboveup
AboveUp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AboveUp
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/@Tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotC...2023-03-162h 41
Bullet TimeTimeSplitters: Future Perfect (w/ Purposeless Rabbitholes)Our Free Radical Design mini-series reaches its titular game with 2005’s TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. Special guest Charlie from YouTube channel Purposeless Rabbitholes joins James and guest host TehSnakerer to go long on this end to the TS Trilogy. The three cover everything from their favourite MP characters, Future Perfect’s many mechanical flourishes, how EA mucked up Free Radical’s chances to go mainstream, and hopes for a potential fourth game in the series.
“We must ignore black face in order to get TimeSplitters 4” - TehSnakerer, 2023
Charlie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCK0_aNgcZI_PrJ...2023-03-093h 21
Bullet TimeSecond Sight (w/ Minimme)Our Free Radical Design mini-series goes deep into a psychic conspiracy with 2004’s Second Sight. Special guest Minimme joins James and guest host TehSnakerer to chat about this title’s narrative ambitions, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, and main character John Vattic’s sheer nerd power. A spoiler warning that the game’s very neat plot twist will be spoiled after the 1:15:00 mark.
Minimme on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/minimme
Minimme on Twitter: https://twitter.com/minimme
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreo...2023-03-022h 01
Bullet TimeTimeSplitters 2 (w/ MrHammers)Our Free Radical Design mini-series continues with TimeSplitters’ immediate sequel, aptly titled TimeSplitters 2. Special guest MrHammers joins James and guest host TehSnakerer to discuss multiplayer map memories, who’d win in a hypothetical deathmatch, the games of 2002, and James makes a case for why this title should be the Tetris of FPS games.
Hammers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrHammers
Hammers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrHammersYT
Chris Chapman (Retrohistories): https://www.youtube.com/@retrohistories
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Pa...2023-02-232h 40
Pixel LitBionic Commando with HotCyder - Part 2More Bionic Commando coming hot and ready at your face! That doesn't sound right. But remember, the Bionic Commando has a HOT FINGER, so take that for what you will. This is a kid's book right?
Because this was recorded at the same time as the last episode, the crunchiness is still there. Special thanks to HotCyder for joining us on this adventure!
HotCyder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hotcyder/
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2023-02-221h 14
Bullet TimeTimeSplittersFor this new mini-series, we take a look at the work of Nottingham based Free Radical Design Ltd. Formed by ex-Rare staffers responsible for the groundbreaking GoldenEye 007, we travel back in time to their very first solo release: 2000’s Timesplitters. James and guest host Tehsnakerer do their best to avoid comparing this game to its successor, debate its credentials as a boomer shooter, celebrate its flair of user-generated content, and talk about school trips of years gone by.
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.pa...2023-02-162h 06Pixel LitBionic Commando with HotCyder - Part 1Heyyoooo, new series! Come aboard for this two parter featuring special guest HotCyder of the Bullet Time podcast. Not only does he host the preeminent podcast on shooters that have missed their mark he is the thumbnail king of youtube, and a pretty spiffy YouTuber in his own right.
Bionic Commando is another Worlds of Power special, which were produced by friend of the pod Seth Godin back in the late 80s and early 90s. This one follows the adventures of the titular Bionic Commando as he advances into Badd territory to save his friend, Super Joe...2023-02-151h 07
Bullet TimeBlood (w/ Chris Franklin)On this episode of Bullet Time, we go to war on vicious cultists with 1997’s Blood, the first (person) shooter from Monolith Productions. Special guest Chris Franklin from the YouTube channel Errant Signal joins James and guest host Kevin to dig into the game’s horror influences, Blood’s place in the shooter canon, its Nightdive remaster, and whether Blood is better than Duke Nukem 3D.
Chris on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ErrantSignal
Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Campster
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
...2023-02-091h 40
Bullet TimeClive Barker's Jericho (w/ PimsCrypt)On this episode of Bullet Time, special guest and horror expert* Pim from YouTube channel PimsCrypt joins James and guest host HeyItMeBen to venture into the horror of MercurySteam’s 2007 shooter Clive Barker’s Jericho. As the three explore the terrifying realm of the box, they discuss Miyamoto’s toilet design, the Xbox 360 era, and Ben grades James on his metacritic score retention.
*in relation to our two hosts.
Pim on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pimscrypt/featured
Pim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PimsCrypt
HeyItMeBen: https://twitter.com/HeyItMeBen
hotc...2023-02-021h 52
Bullet Time50 Cent: Blood on the Sand (w/ Mitch Cramer)On this episode of Bullet Time, special guest Mitch Cramer from YouTube channel HeavyEyed forms a new G-Unit with James and guest host TehSnakerer to discuss Swordfish Studio’s 2009 shooter 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. Along the way, the three celebrate the game’s arcade sensibilities, NBA2K16 Livin' da Dream, and what prestige shooters could have benefited from Fiddy's inclusion. James also promotes the 2018 crime film Den of Thieves.
Mitch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/heavyeyed
Mitch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heavyxeyed
WREPS2GOG: https://www.youtube.com/c/WREP...2023-01-262h 04
Bullet TimeRaven Software Power RankingsIn this special series finale, James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) present their Raven Software power rankings. Once and for all, they’ll decide which game covered in the mini-series really sums up what is So Raven.
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder2023-01-191h 03
Bullet TimeSingularity (w/ Jesse Guarascia)Our Raven Software mini-series comes to a close with their final original title: the time-bending FPS Singularity. Special guest Jesse Guarascia of the NoClip Podcast joins James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) to dissect the games overly ambitious origins, demand Phil Spencer bring back the prototyped Baby Gun, and feel a sense of ennui at the state of the video game charts in 2010.
NoClip Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHBlPhuCd1sDOdNANCwjrA
Jesse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Guarascia
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
2023-01-191h 33
Bullet TimeWolfenstein (w/ Jacob Geller)Get Psyched! Our Raven Software mini-series finally tackles one of the biggest names in video games: Wolfenstein! No, not Wolfenstein 3D, or Return to Castle Wolfenstein, or the games in the New Order series, but the now legally unavailable 2009’s Wolfenstein. Special guest Jacob Geller joins James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) to talk about this supernatural adventure game. The three fail the “Don’t talk about better Wolfenstein games challenge 2022” almost immediately.
Jacob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JacobGeller
Jacob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42
PixelLit: https://www.pixellit...2023-01-121h 40
Bullet TimeQuake 4Our Raven Software mini-series trundles on as we hit their first big misfire: 2005’s Quake 4. James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) do their best to put a positive spin on a game that stars mash potato Billy Corgan in Chocolate Hell, and debate whether this fourth outing in the groundbreaking Quake series is actually a work of subversive genius (spoilers: not quite). Episode features a spirited discussion about the DOOM film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2023-01-051h 37
Bullet TimeDie Hard: VendettaWelcome to the party, pal! On this festive edition of Bullet Time, James and co-hosts Kevin (from PixelLit) and TehSnakerer take an extensive look at Bits Studio's 2002 licensed shooter Die Hard: Vendetta (featuring Reginald VelJohnson as Sgt. Al Powell). The three do their best Alan Rickman impressions, their worst Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions, and make a case for what Nintendophiles called the worst FPS on GameCube.
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2022-12-224h 53
Bullet TimeJedi Knight III: Jedi Academy (w/ Aranock)Our Raven Software mini-series returns to a galaxy far, far away with 2003’s Jedi Knight III: Jedi Academy. Special guest Aranock joins Jedi Padawan James and guest sith Kevin (from PixelLit) to crush on this successor to Jedi Outcast. We ask: did Jedi Academy lay the groundwork for Superhero Games? Did this game inspire the Call of Duty devs to make Titanfall? And what does Emperor Palpatine taste like?
Aranock on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz29LD_ExrtRS-Wj-dRL3iw
Aranock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aranock1
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/...2022-12-152h 00
Bullet TimeJedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (w/ Questing Refuge)Our Raven Software mini-series goes into hyperdrive with 2002’s Dark Forces III: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Special guest Willow from the Youtube channel Questing Refuge join James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) to talk about the greatness of its lightsabre, the not so greatness of its shooting and platforming, and bemoan not making any Outkast jokes the entire episode.
Willow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/QuestingRefuge
Willow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuestingRefuge
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.pa...2022-12-082h 11
Bullet TimeStar Trek: Voyager - Elite Force (w/ iamerror)Our Raven Software mini-series boldly goes where no podcast has gone before(?) with 2000’s Star Trek Voyager: Elite Forces. Evelynn from the Youtube channel IamError once again joins James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) to help them find a positive word to say about the game.
Collector John: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChmiUboO0fmvJZYhjmv2W2Q
IamError on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/iamerror
IamError on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evelynnerror
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder2022-12-011h 15
Bullet TimeSoldier of FortuneOur Raven Software mini-series heads into dangerous territory with 2000’s Soldier of Fortune. James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) take aim at the controversy surrounding this release, but mostly poke fun at the exploits of the game’s real-world mercenary John Mullins.
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2022-11-231h 46
Bullet TimeHexen IIOur Raven Software mini-series continues with 1997’s sequel to Hexen, aptly titled Hexen II. James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) play Devil and Angel respectively to this ambitious but awkward follow-on, talk about how the box-art calls to mind a terrible promotional shot, the rockstar power of John Romero, and an American explains to a British person the award winning musical Hamilton.
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2022-11-171h 51
Bullet TimeHeretic/Hexen (w/ iamerror)For our first mini-series, we take a look at the work of Wisconsin based Raven Software. Best known today for working on the Call of Duty franchise, we start our exploration of their early releases with two collaberations with FPS Pioneers id Software: 1994s Heretic and 1995s Hexen: Beyond Heretic. Special guest Evelynn from the Youtube channel IamError join James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) to discuss the year defined by Doom's successors, how time has rendered the enemies of Heretic adorable, and what sodas are in current drinking rotation.
IamError on Youtube: https://www.youtube...2022-11-102h 04
Pixel LitDark Souls: Masque of Vindication Part 1
New series! We are tackling Dark Souls: The Masque of Vindication, by Michael A. Stackpole. The book follows the adventures of an Undead named Ferranos who is traveling through the land of Trafaram on a quest to figure out why he has been awoken from death. Along the way he meets friends, enemies, bonfires and more!
Show Notes
1:25 - Opening back and forth. Recap of Kevin's new podcast he is co-hosting with HotCyder called Bullet Time.
2:44 - Topic intro, what is Dark Souls? (Lol.)
6:54 - Phil gives background on the author of the...2022-11-091h 26
Bullet TimeOutlaws (w/ ChariotRider and Zac Frazier)On this episode of Bullet Time, we’re out for frontier justice with LucasArts’ 1997 shooter Outlaws. James is joined by special guests ZacFraizer and ChariotRider to talk about this fond favourite of yesteryear. Thes cowboys also discuss orangutan proportions, remaking nuketown in other FPS games, and postcard 3D, whilst James officiates who'll be co-host for the episode.
ChariotRider on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpDbrcXS-giiD0PkZLC5Kw
ChariotRider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChariotRiderYT
ZacFrazier on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZacFrazier
ZacFrazier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZC_FRZR...2022-11-032h 17
Bullet TimeGeist (w/ Razbuten)On this Halloween appropriate episode of Bullet Time, we exorcise N-Space and Nintendo’s 2005 shooter Geist. Special guest Razbuten joins James and guest host Ben to ask whether Nintendo will ever attempt a mature leaning FPS title again. The boys also learn how enormously popular Cricket videogames were in the month of August 2005.
Razbuten on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/razbuten
Razbuten on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theRazbuten
HeyItMeBen: https://twitter.com/HeyItMeBen
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2022-10-271h 24
Bullet TimeBlack (w/ Hamish Black)On this episode of Bullet Time, we take aim at Criterion Games’ 2006 shooter BLACK. Aptly named special guest Hamish Black from the YouTube channel Writing on Games joins James and guest host TehSnakerer to discuss the game that was to do for the FPS what Burnout did for Racing Games. Along the way, the three discuss Hideo Kojima's Breaking Bad, misfit soundtracks, copious debris, and Hamish’s new Gunpla.
Hamish on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/writingongames
Hamish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/writingongames
TehSnakerer: https://www.youtube.com/user/tehsnakerer
hotc...2022-10-201h 59
Bullet TimeLegendary (w/ Nevyn Holmes)On this episode of Bullet Time, we open Pandora’s box to unleash SparkUnlimited’s 2008 shooter Legendary. Special guest Nevyn Holmes joins James and guest host Kevin (from PixelLit) to explain how the podcast was inspired by this middling release, turning cogs, the missed potential of this cool set up, and the joy of bad games.
Dinoberry Press: https://www.dinoberrypress.com/
Nevyn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForkTwenty
PixelLit: https://www.pixellitpod.com/
hotcyder: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hotcyder2022-10-201h 56
Bullet TimeBullet Time AnnouncementBullet Time is the video game podcast that analyzes the shooters that missed their mark: the would be Halo-Killers, the modern military masquareders, and the bygone innovators. Every episode, our hosts and a revolving cast of guests will dig into the developer histories, cultural context, game feel and set-pieces of these oft forgotten gems. Expect one-off episodes focusing on a single mid-tier classic, as well as mini-series that chart the developers, engines and inspirations that tie multiple titles together.
Our first episode of Bullet Time will be available on 22/10/22
The podcast is supported graciously by...2022-09-2500 min
PixelLitHalloween Special! Godzilla: Monster of Monsters Creepypasta ft. HotCyderJames aka HotCyder joins Kevin to talk about one of the more famous video game creepy pastas to ever grace the internet, Godzilla: Monster of Monsters. Take a whirl through a story about Godzilla, Mothra, and the gang taking on deep seeded grief and sentient technology.
HotCyder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
HotCyder on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotCyder
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pixellitpod
Our website: https://www.pixellitpod.com
Our discord: https://discord.gg/NdwmVEwFbQ
PixelLit is the video game-literary...2021-10-301h 44
Pixel LitHalloween Special! Godzilla: Monster of Monsters Creepypasta ft. HotCyderJames aka HotCyder joins Kevin to talk about one of the more famous video game creepy pastas to ever grace the internet, Godzilla: Monster of Monsters. Take a whirl through a story about Godzilla, Mothra, and the gang taking on deep seeded grief and sentient technology.
HotCyder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HotCyder
HotCyder on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HotCyder
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pixellitpod
Our website: https://www.pixellitpod.com
Our discord: https://discord.gg/NdwmVEwFbQ
PixelLit is the video game-literary...2021-10-301h 44
Quest In ShowEpisode 10 - Eclipse of the MoonOn this episode of Quest In Show, Twitch Streamer Cody (Awful Possum) plays the role of Eclipse of the Moon: an unlucky bobtail tabaxi.
Cody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Awful_Possum
Cody on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Awful_Possum
Listen to Quest In Show on Podcast: https://anchor.fm/hotcyder
The QIS System v2.0: https://www.dropbox.com/s/itxrgti7qjqyvay/QIS_Sheet_S2.pdf?dl=1
Video Gems Podcast: https://anchor.fm/videogems/2021-08-061h 45
Video GemsVideo Gems Episode 4: HotCyder - Thumbnail VirtuosoKnown thumbnail expert HotCyder joins us to talk about his favourite game, content creation, Tetris, Pacman, Hats and more! Join Darkfry and Zoltiboi as they find out how HotCyder built his Thumbnail Empire!2021-07-011h 47
Let's Fight a BossEp 141: Believe in BaseballWatch out for that spin attack!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LFABEMAIL: askletsfightaboss@gmail.comTWITTER: https://twitter.com/LetsFightABossINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/letsfightabossQuest Log:Press Reset, Promising Young Woman, CreedStrategy Talk:Biomutant, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, Returnal, Scarlet Nexus Demo, Adios, Spiritfarer, Red Dead Redemption 2, Metal Slug AnthologyQuicktime Events:- Dead by Daylight adds Resident Evil’s Jill, Leon and Nemesis- Sonic the Fighters wi...2021-06-072h 16
Mode Turbo / Aux ManettesAux Manettes #20 (feat. Bruno Rocca) – Resident Evil 7 / Village et MiitopiaPour ce vingtième numéro de Aux Manettes je vais vous parler de trois jeux dans le Rumble Pak:Resident Evil 7 (Gold) Resident Evil Village MiitoptiaEnsuite focus sur HotCyder, une chaîne Youtube intéressante qui parle des Wario-Like.Pour la première fois, l'e-Reader pour parler du livre Génération Resident Evil chez Omake Book.Mon invité du jour, Bruno Rocca racontera ses jeux du mois dans le Multit...2021-06-0748 min
Quest In ShowSeason 2 AnnouncementQuest in Show is returning to the airwaves on June 4th 2021! If you need a refresher on what happened last time, this recap will tell you everything you need to know about the events of Season 1.
For more updates regarding Quest in Show, or to enquire appearing on the show, please follow me @hotcyder on Twitter!2021-05-2802 min
Game OvertimeThe Lost Episode 12The episode 12 that never was.
Game Overtime:
Patreon - https://bit.ly/2xwl5d5
YouTube - https://bit.ly/2JqO9uC
Twitter - https://bit.ly/2LFxhwM
Ben / HeyItMeBen:
YouTube - https://bit.ly/2JMy95z
Twitter - https://bit.ly/2KybRVK
James / hotcyder:
YouTube - https://bit.ly/2McrijY
Twitter - https://bit.ly/2kYqlPM2021-04-2052 min
Quest In ShowEpisode 9 - Hard To DieOn this festive season finale of Quest In Show, we turn the tables as a previous guest steps up to become the Gamemaster. This feature length special sees regular GM James (twitter.com/HotCyder) take on a familiar role in a not so familiar situation. What will they learn from previous adventurers, and will it be enough to save the day?
The QIS System
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a12lg7bza2hnq2p/QIS_system.pdf?dl=1
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Once again, I'd like to thank everyone involved in this first season of...2020-12-183h 33