The only thing that can save Hyrule this time? Impeccable rhythm.Rick is joined this week by Keith from the Main Quest Podcast to talk about the indie hit Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda! This spiritual successor to Crypt was crafted with extreme care with permission from Nintendo, and the result is a creative adventure using IPs we all know and love. Rick and Keith talk all about the mechanics of the game, how indie devs deserve WAY more credit, and of course - the music. Don't miss this one!DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastKEITH'S TWITTER: @_mainquest KEITH'S INSSTAGRAM: @the_main_quest Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

The only thing that can save Hyrule this time? Impeccable rhythm. Rick is joined this week by Keith from the Main Quest Podcast to talk about the indie hit Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda! This spiritual successor to Crypt was crafted with extreme care with permission from Nintendo, and the result is a creative adventure using IPs we all know and love. Rick and Keith talk all about the mechanics of the game, how indie devs deserve WAY more credit, and of course - the music. Don't miss this one! DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast KEITH'S TWITTER: @_mainquest KEITH'S INSSTAGRAM: @the_main_quest Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 40: Cadence of Hyrule (w/ Main Quest Podcast)

“Everyone has something that is unacceptable within them. I certainly do, and I’d wager you do as well. I wonder which is best professor... To cut away that which is unacceptable, or to find a way to accept it anyway..."This week, Rick is joined by two special guests: Kolby from the Switch It Up! podcast, and Eric from The Unlockables podcast! Together, the three of them dive into Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This is a more relaxed and casual episode as the three talk about this epic (in scope AND length) story before the release of Fire Emblem: Three Hopes. Everything from the lore to the mechanics are covered, but perhaps the most controversial among the three: Tea time. Do it up!DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

“Everyone has something that is unacceptable within them. I certainly do, and I’d wager you do as well. I wonder which is best professor... To cut away that which is unacceptable, or to find a way to accept it anyway..." This week, Rick is joined by two special guests: Kolby from the Switch It Up! podcast, and Eric from The Unlockables podcast! Together, the three of them dive into Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This is a more relaxed and casual episode as the three talk about this epic (in scope AND length) story before the release of Fire Emblem: Three Hopes. Everything from the lore to the mechanics are covered, but perhaps the most controversial among the three: Tea time. Do it up! DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 39: Fire Emblem Three Houses (w/ Switch It Up! and The Unlockables)

"I've been having these weird thoughts lately...like is any of this for real? Or not?"The time has finally come for Rick and Ben to hop into their own personal Gummi Ships (of course we have Gummi Ships, what podcaster doesn't?) and face the darkness head on as they cover the Square/Disney crossover hit, Kingdom Hearts. Rick and Ben both have extremely fond memories of this game from their childhoods, but how does it hold up to them as adults in 2022? In this episode, we cover all of our standard pre-game history and facts and make it up through our first encounter in Traverse Town. Take a listen!DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

"I've been having these weird thoughts lately...like is any of this for real? Or not?" The time has finally come for Rick and Ben to hop into their own personal Gummi Ships (of course we have Gummi Ships, what podcaster doesn't?) and face the darkness head on as they cover the Square/Disney crossover hit, Kingdom Hearts. Rick and Ben both have extremely fond memories of this game from their childhoods, but how does it hold up to them as adults in 2022? In this episode, we cover all of our standard pre-game history and facts and make it up through our first encounter in Traverse Town. Take a listen! DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 38: Kingdom Hearts, part 1

Be careful up on that mountain, lest ye fall curse to the forces that inhabit it...or, get pranked.This week, Rick and Ben do their best to survive in the Canadian wilderness of Supermassive's Until Dawn. A love letter to 80s horror and all the camp and tropes that come with it, Until Dawn is an interactive experience - it's almost like playing a movie. There are many different ways the story can play out, and we talk all about what we thought worked and didn't, as well as some of the fascinating development history. Which one of us had the most characters survive? You'll have to press play to find out.DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Be careful up on that mountain, lest ye fall curse to the forces that inhabit it...or, get pranked. This week, Rick and Ben do their best to survive in the Canadian wilderness of Supermassive's Until Dawn. A love letter to 80s horror and all the camp and tropes that come with it, Until Dawn is an interactive experience - it's almost like playing a movie. There are many different ways the story can play out, and we talk all about what we thought worked and didn't, as well as some of the fascinating development history. Which one of us had the most characters survive? You'll have to press play to find out. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 37: Until Dawn

Unfortunately, this episode isn't ENTIRELY dedicated to the original Super Mario Bros. movie...This week, Rick and Ben dive into the intersection of movies and video games! Everything from licensed games to video game movies is touched upon, and no tangent is spared! Seriously - this might be one of our more laid back episodes. Every tangent from Frank Reynolds to the still standing Star Wars Episode 1 Pepsi Machine in Mount Washington, PA makes an appearance! Do it up!DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Unfortunately, this episode isn't ENTIRELY dedicated to the original Super Mario Bros. movie... This week, Rick and Ben dive into the intersection of movies and video games! Everything from licensed games to video game movies is touched upon, and no tangent is spared! Seriously - this might be one of our more laid back episodes. Every tangent from Frank Reynolds to the still standing Star Wars Episode 1 Pepsi Machine in Mount Washington, PA makes an appearance! Do it up! DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 36: Movies, Video Games, and You!

Alternate title: Rick and Ben get existential.Everything is the definition of an art game and it in no way lacks charm. Still, this game - and indeed this episode - might not be for everyone; some of you will appreciate the conversations around religion and thought, while others will think we're shallowly blowing hot air. Truthfully? It's a bit of both. But "Everything" is, nevertheless, a unique experience that we both recommend handily.DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Alternate title: Rick and Ben get existential. Everything is the definition of an art game and it in no way lacks charm. Still, this game - and indeed this episode - might not be for everyone; some of you will appreciate the conversations around religion and thought, while others will think we're shallowly blowing hot air. Truthfully? It's a bit of both. But "Everything" is, nevertheless, a unique experience that we both recommend handily. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 35: Everything

"Ah ha ha. One must always press play on a podcast. That's what a true gentleman does."This week, your gentlemanly hosts Rick and Ben take a trip to St. Mystere to tackle Professor Layton and the Curious Village. This quaint puzzle game debuted on the Nintendo DS in 2007 and quickly captured the hearts of many via Layton's suave demeanor and the quirky brain teasers and puzzles. What's the secret that this town is hiding? You'll have to trust our detective intuition to find out. DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

"Ah ha ha. One must always press play on a podcast. That's what a true gentleman does." This week, your gentlemanly hosts Rick and Ben take a trip to St. Mystere to tackle Professor Layton and the Curious Village. This quaint puzzle game debuted on the Nintendo DS in 2007 and quickly captured the hearts of many via Layton's suave demeanor and the quirky brain teasers and puzzles. What's the secret that this town is hiding? You'll have to trust our detective intuition to find out. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 34: Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Hello there!This week, Rick and Ben are joined by Brian and Ryan of The ListOff Podcast! As such, today's episode is a list - our top 3 favorite Star Wars games! There are so many good ones from which to choose, and it really took all of us down a trip on memory lane. Do you think your favorite game made our lists? Only one way to find out! Do press play or do not...there is no...uh, well you get the idea.LISTOFF LINKS: https://linktr.ee/listoffpodcastDISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Hello there! This week, Rick and Ben are joined by Brian and Ryan of The ListOff Podcast! As such, today's episode is a list - our top 3 favorite Star Wars games! There are so many good ones from which to choose, and it really took all of us down a trip on memory lane. Do you think your favorite game made our lists? Only one way to find out! Do press play or do not...there is no...uh, well you get the idea. LISTOFF LINKS: <a href="https://linktr.ee/listoffpodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/listoffpodcast</a> DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 33: Top 3 Star Wars Games (w/ ListOff Podcast)

"They say this next test was designed by one of Aperture's Nobel Prize winners. I don't remember what the prize was for, but I know it wasn't for being immune to neurotoxin."It's our first birthday! As such, we decided we wanted to tackle on of the most well-beloved games in the canon: Valve's landmark sequel, Portal 2. Rick and Ben are joined once again by friend of the show Charlie Young, and the three of them discuss everything that makes this game so special. The humor, the timing, the writing, the impeccable level design - it's hard to overstate how great this game is. Thanks for sticking around with us for one year - here's to many more!DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

"They say this next test was designed by one of Aperture's Nobel Prize winners. I don't remember what the prize was for, but I know it wasn't for being immune to neurotoxin." It's our first birthday! As such, we decided we wanted to tackle on of the most well-beloved games in the canon: Valve's landmark sequel, Portal 2. Rick and Ben are joined once again by friend of the show Charlie Young, and the three of them discuss everything that makes this game so special. The humor, the timing, the writing, the impeccable level design - it's hard to overstate how great this game is. Thanks for sticking around with us for one year - here's to many more! DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 32: Portal 2

"What, No Small Talk? No Chit-Chat? That's The Trouble With The World Today. No One Takes The Time To Do A Really Sinister Interrogation Anymore."Join secret agents Ben and Rick in this week's episode covering the landmark FPS on the Nintendo 64, GoldenEye 007. This game was a major turning point for the genre, but how does it hold up today? And what about emulation - does that "count?" We discuss all of this and more - much, much, more - within. DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

"What, No Small Talk? No Chit-Chat? That's The Trouble With The World Today. No One Takes The Time To Do A Really Sinister Interrogation Anymore." Join secret agents Ben and Rick in this week's episode covering the landmark FPS on the Nintendo 64, GoldenEye 007. This game was a major turning point for the genre, but how does it hold up today? And what about emulation - does that "count?" We discuss all of this and more - much, much, more - within. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 31: GoldenEye 007 (1997)

Pixel Project Radio is a video game podcast dedicated to doing deep dives and analyzing our favorite games! Each week, we play through a videogame and talk about it in a book club format. We summarize the plot beats while also analyzing the themes, discussing the mechanics, and generally talking about what worked and what didn't for us. We will also occasionally do "topic" episodes, where we discuss broader topics in gaming such as difficulty, music, and more. It's a celebration of all things video games, and whether you're a fan of PC gaming, console gaming, or liked games as a kid, we've got something for you.

Jump up, Superstar.Happy March 10th, otherwise known as MAR10 day! In this episode, Ben and Rick are joined by Ben's better half Victoria as they discuss the hit platformer, Super Mario Odyssey. This episode is much more laid back and casual, but the discussions all lead to the same conclusion: this game is phenomenal, and you should really be playing it rather than listening to us. DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Jump up, Superstar. Happy March 10th, otherwise known as MAR10 day! In this episode, Ben and Rick are joined by Ben's better half Victoria as they discuss the hit platformer, Super Mario Odyssey. This episode is much more laid back and casual, but the discussions all lead to the same conclusion: this game is phenomenal, and you should really be playing it rather than listening to us. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 30: Super Mario Odyssey

Edith Finch

"If we lived forever, maybe we'd have time to understand things. But as it is, I think the best we can do is try to open our eyes, and appreciate how strange and brief all of this is."This week, Ben and Rick dive into the past in the almost stranger than fiction tale of What Remains of Edith Finch. This work deftly ties in themes of the past and death anxiety with nuanced writing, and the result is a walking simulator that you won't want to miss. What does it mean to live? Who is the true antagonist, if there even is one? How does this house maintain structural integrity? All of this and more - just through this door. DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

"If we lived forever, maybe we'd have time to understand things. But as it is, I think the best we can do is try to open our eyes, and appreciate how strange and brief all of this is." This week, Ben and Rick dive into the past in the almost stranger than fiction tale of What Remains of Edith Finch. This work deftly ties in themes of the past and death anxiety with nuanced writing, and the result is a walking simulator that you won't want to miss. What does it mean to live? Who is the true antagonist, if there even is one? How does this house maintain structural integrity? All of this and more - just through this door. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 29: What Remains of Edith Finch

"I fucking hate my life, and everyone hates me. I've found peace in knowing this."This week, Rick is joined by friend of the show and friend in real life Charlie Young as they tackle LISA: The Painful, an RPG described as "a life ruining experience." LISA is the story of a broken man seeking redemption in the face of an apocalyptic world - but that barely scratches the surface, as this game features irreverent, biting humor juxtaposed with at times upsetting thematic material. Nevertheless, it's all handled with poise - unlike the guy in-game who orders his drink BEFORE his combo meal. What the hell is that? Anyway, take a listen!DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

"I fucking hate my life, and everyone hates me. I've found peace in knowing this." This week, Rick is joined by friend of the show and friend in real life Charlie Young as they tackle LISA: The Painful, an RPG described as "a life ruining experience." LISA is the story of a broken man seeking redemption in the face of an apocalyptic world - but that barely scratches the surface, as this game features irreverent, biting humor juxtaposed with at times upsetting thematic material. Nevertheless, it's all handled with poise - unlike the guy in-game who orders his drink BEFORE his combo meal. What the hell is that? Anyway, take a listen! DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 28: LISA The Painful

Dave Jackson

Nosegrind into this week's episode of Pixel Project Radio as we cover the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series! Ben and Rick are joined by guest and friend of the show Dave Jackson, host of the Tales From The Backlog Podcast and co-host of A Top 3 Podcast. The three of them relive their youth regarding the THPS series, reminiscing on the impact it had not just on gaming but on popular culture as well. Hear all about their favorite levels, modes, and skaters by dropping in. You're not gonna wanna bail on this one! (Are these enough puns? Can I stop now?)Check out Dave's productions here - we highly recommend them! https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklogDISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Nosegrind into this week's episode of Pixel Project Radio as we cover the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series! Ben and Rick are joined by guest and friend of the show Dave Jackson, host of the Tales From The Backlog Podcast and co-host of A Top 3 Podcast. The three of them relive their youth regarding the THPS series, reminiscing on the impact it had not just on gaming but on popular culture as well. Hear all about their favorite levels, modes, and skaters by dropping in. You're not gonna wanna bail on this one! (Are these enough puns? Can I stop now?) Check out Dave's productions here - we highly recommend them! <a href="https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog</a> DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 27: Tony Hawk Pro Skater Retrospective (with Dave Jackson)

Happy 2022! We're kicking the year off with a retrospective look at the entirety of the Super Smash Bros. series! In the episode, Ben and Rick talk about the differences between each entry, what the series/games mean to them, their respective histories, and we read our listener responses to the question "Who is your main?" So get ready and join us, 1v1 no items Final Destination Fox Only!DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastThank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Happy 2022! We're kicking the year off with a retrospective look at the entirety of the Super Smash Bros. series! In the episode, Ben and Rick talk about the differences between each entry, what the series/games mean to them, their respective histories, and we read our listener responses to the question "Who is your main?" So get ready and join us, 1v1 no items Final Destination Fox Only! DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

Episode 26: Super Smash Bros. Retrospective

DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastWe're wrapping up 2021 live and in person! Ben and Rick answer some AMA questions gathered from our listeners. Thank you all so much for being on this journey with us. Have a lovely New Year, stay safe, enjoy yourselves, and we'll catch you in 2022!Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com!

DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast We're wrapping up 2021 live and in person! Ben and Rick answer some AMA questions gathered from our listeners. Thank you all so much for being on this journey with us. Have a lovely New Year, stay safe, enjoy yourselves, and we'll catch you in 2022! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>!

Episode 25: LIVE EPISODE! Year wrap up and AMA (AUA?)

"I realized something - I wasn't sad that it was all gone. I had fun making all that stuff! I would've done it anyway. And then, somehow I knew that when I woke up, all my work would really be destroyed. And that's when you showed up. I don't know how you got here...but I am glad to see you."We have all felt unfinished in one way or another - to feel so is to be human. The thesis of "The Unfinished Swan," the game that Ben and Rick discuss this week, deals with the idea of this being not only an important area of growth but one that must be embraced, for it is not a failing on who we are. Author note - this is the kind of game we made this podcast specifically to talk about, so we hope you enjoy the discussions within.DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastWant to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com!

"I realized something - I wasn't sad that it was all gone. I had fun making all that stuff! I would've done it anyway. And then, somehow I knew that when I woke up, all my work would really be destroyed. And that's when you showed up. I don't know how you got here...but I am glad to see you." We have all felt unfinished in one way or another - to feel so is to be human. The thesis of "The Unfinished Swan," the game that Ben and Rick discuss this week, deals with the idea of this being not only an important area of growth but one that must be embraced, for it is not a failing on who we are. Author note - this is the kind of game we made this podcast specifically to talk about, so we hope you enjoy the discussions within. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>!

Episode 24: The Unfinished Swan

What else is there to do when a literal hog-wizard threatens your island peace? You've gotta race him to drive him outta there!Diddy Kong Racing is a gem in the N64 library, and this week Ben and Rick discuss why they believe it got neither the recognition nor remakes and sequels it deserved. This leads into a discussion about gaming in the 90s and how expectations have changed, as well. So suit up in your vehicle of choice - yeah, you've got CHOICES in this one - and hit those zippers, 'cause Wizpig is a'comin'!DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastWant to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com!

What else is there to do when a literal hog-wizard threatens your island peace? You've gotta race him to drive him outta there! Diddy Kong Racing is a gem in the N64 library, and this week Ben and Rick discuss why they believe it got neither the recognition nor remakes and sequels it deserved. This leads into a discussion about gaming in the 90s and how expectations have changed, as well. So suit up in your vehicle of choice - yeah, you've got CHOICES in this one - and hit those zippers, 'cause Wizpig is a'comin'! DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>!

Episode 23: Diddy Kong Racing

"So how could it have really meant anything? But - just like the power of perspective itself - it will have been as real as you believed it to be. All you've got to do is Wake. Up."In this week's episode, Ben and Rick dive into the indie puzzler hit, Superliminal. What does it mean to lose control? How does one regain it? How does perspective relate to our daily lives? How long is our tangent on various composers of the second Viennese school? All of this and more lies within. All you have to do is click...play.DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastWant to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com!

"So how could it have really meant anything? But - just like the power of perspective itself - it will have been as real as you believed it to be. All you've got to do is Wake. Up." In this week's episode, Ben and Rick dive into the indie puzzler hit, Superliminal. What does it mean to lose control? How does one regain it? How does perspective relate to our daily lives? How long is our tangent on various composers of the second Viennese school? All of this and more lies within. All you have to do is click...play. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>!

Episode 22: Superliminal

Rick and Ben talk a little bit about column A, a little bit about column B, and a LOT a bit about times where they've been puzzled. Join your favorite honkers as they reflect upon puzzles in games, and other things that honk them off. What makes a puzzle game? Hopefully we find out... otherwise we'll have to START OVER AGAIN.DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5TWITTER: @pixelprojectpodINSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcastWant to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com!

Rick and Ben talk a little bit about column A, a little bit about column B, and a LOT a bit about times where they've been puzzled. Join your favorite honkers as they reflect upon puzzles in games, and other things that honk them off. What makes a puzzle game? Hopefully we find out... otherwise we'll have to START OVER AGAIN. DISCORD SERVER: <a href="https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5</a> TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to <a href="mailto:pixelprojectradio@gmail.com">pixelprojectradio@gmail.com</a>!

Episode 21: Puzzles?!

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