Cannes Award-winning director and animator Cedric Babouche crafts a cinematic feast for the senses in sun-soaked Dordogne, a bite-sized narrative adventure from his studio Un Je Ne Sais Quoi and Umanimation and published by Focus Entertainment. Join us as we explore a summery tale about family wounds and childhood memories that may not deliver on all of the plot points it sets up but provides a rich backdrop to explore an idyllic portrait of the French countryside -- perfect for a quiet afternoon, or while your partner hogs the TV getting bodied by Margit the Fell Omen for the 20th time (Spencer's writing this). Articles referenced: Dordogne, the story behind a watercolour video game - https://www.cnc.fr/web/en/news/dordogne-the-story-behind-a-watercolour-video-game_1905450 An interview with Cedric Babouche by Takayuki Sawahata - https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/20230621-19630/The hand-painted beauty of indie game Dordogne by Andrew Webster - https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/6/21249119/dordogne-indie-game-interview-steam-nintendo-switchSide Questhttps://cia-oiifrance.org/Collectif Intersexe Activiste is the only association by and for intersex people in France.Intersex refers to the social status of people born with primary and/or secondary sex characteristics considered to fall outside typical social and medical definitions of feminine and masculine. Learn more about their campaigns to raise awareness and education about the lived experiences of intersex people, access their resource library, and donate to their community efforts at the linkAbout Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Cannes Award-winning director and animator Cedric Babouche crafts a cinematic feast for the senses in sun-soaked Dordogne, a bite-sized narrative adventure from his studio Un Je Ne Sais Quoi and Umanimation and published by Focus Entertainment. Join us as we explore a summery tale about family wounds and childhood memories that may not deliver on all of the plot points it sets up but provides a rich backdrop to explore an idyllic portrait of the French countryside -- perfect for a quiet afternoon, or while your partner hogs the TV getting bodied by Margit the Fell Omen for the 20th time (Spencer's writing this). Articles referenced: Dordogne, the story behind a watercolour video game - <a href="https://www.cnc.fr/web/en/news/dordogne-the-story-behind-a-watercolour-video-game_1905450" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnc.fr/web/en/news/dordogne-the-story-behind-a-watercolour-video-game_1905450</a> An interview with Cedric Babouche by Takayuki Sawahata - <a href="https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/20230621-19630/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://automaton-media.com/en/interviews/20230621-19630/</a>The hand-painted beauty of indie game Dordogne by Andrew Webster - <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/6/21249119/dordogne-indie-game-interview-steam-nintendo-switch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/6/21249119/dordogne-indie-game-interview-steam-nintendo-switch</a>Side Quest<a href="https://cia-oiifrance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cia-oiifrance.org/</a>Collectif Intersexe Activiste is the only association by and for intersex people in France.Intersex refers to the social status of people born with primary and/or secondary sex characteristics considered to fall outside typical social and medical definitions of feminine and masculine. Learn more about their campaigns to raise awareness and education about the lived experiences of intersex people, access their resource library, and donate to their community efforts at the linkAbout Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

A Vivid Sense of Place in Dordogne's Hand-Painted Escape

There's no better way to close out Pride Month than crying about The Legend of Zelda, in our opinion. Join us as we dive into Tears of the Kingdom, the latest entry in Nintendo's storied, cyclical, ever-endearing saga starring a princess, a hero, a land alive with history, and the players who love them. 0:50 - Patreon shoutouts!2:35 - Are y'all watching The Bear?!9:53 - Tears of the Kingdom discussionArticles referenced: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: the Kotaku Review by Carolyn Petit - https://kotaku.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-the-kotaku-r-1850570840A Link Between Genders: Trans Joy and the Legend of Zelda by Linda Codega - https://gizmodo.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-link-trans-1850430832In Tears of the Kingdom, Everyone Is Chill About the Second Apocalypse, for Better or Worse by Fran Ruiz - https://www.escapistmagazine.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-chill-second-apocalypse/Side Questhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-diy-space-in-richmond-va Mutual aid request! Richmond, VA is in dire need of DIY spaces for dance music and for BLACK PEOPLE!! Any donation helps as it will go towards helping DJ/producer Herbert Vasquez build a queer and trans focused DIY space where music and community can thrive.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

There's no better way to close out Pride Month than crying about The Legend of Zelda, in our opinion. Join us as we dive into Tears of the Kingdom, the latest entry in Nintendo's storied, cyclical, ever-endearing saga starring a princess, a hero, a land alive with history, and the players who love them. <a href="0:50" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">0:50</a> - Patreon shoutouts!<a href="2:35" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">2:35</a> - Are y'all watching The Bear?!<a href="9:53" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">9:53</a> - Tears of the Kingdom discussionArticles referenced: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: the Kotaku Review by Carolyn Petit - <a href="https://kotaku.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-the-kotaku-r-1850570840" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kotaku.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-the-kotaku-r-1850570840</a>A Link Between Genders: Trans Joy and the Legend of Zelda by Linda Codega - <a href="https://gizmodo.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-link-trans-1850430832" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gizmodo.com/legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-link-trans-1850430832</a>In Tears of the Kingdom, Everyone Is Chill About the Second Apocalypse, for Better or Worse by Fran Ruiz - <a href="https://www.escapistmagazine.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-chill-second-apocalypse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.escapistmagazine.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-chill-second-apocalypse/</a>Side Quest<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-diy-space-in-richmond-va" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-diy-space-in-richmond-va</a> Mutual aid request! Richmond, VA is in dire need of DIY spaces for dance music and for BLACK PEOPLE!! Any donation helps as it will go towards helping DJ/producer Herbert Vasquez build a queer and trans focused DIY space where music and community can thrive.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Wandering Alone, Linked Together in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Join us as we soar upon a Sunwing into Guerilla Games' long-awaited epilogue to 2022's Horizon Forbidden West, among the sun-soaked Burning Shores of post-post-apocalyptic Los Angeles! It's both a bittersweet final adventure with the late, great Lance Reddick and a new kind of journey for the emotionally distant Aloy we've all come to know and love. PS - Happy Pride! 3:35 - Let's get into the PlayStation Showcase!24:49 - Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores discussion29:00 - The next-gen-ness of it all33:42 - Background and setup45:55 - Aloy's emotional coming-of-age53:53 - Traversal-focused gameplay 1:03:27 - SPOILER WARNING! Spoilers for Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores from here forward!1:05:00 - "Wow" moments and scaling up enemies1:16:00 -  THAT part Side Questhttps://neads.org/NEADS was established in 1976 and has trained over 1,900 Service Dog teams since its founding. Check out their mission, get involved in helping working pups find their people, and donate at the link above!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Join us as we soar upon a Sunwing into Guerilla Games' long-awaited epilogue to 2022's Horizon Forbidden West, among the sun-soaked Burning Shores of post-post-apocalyptic Los Angeles! It's both a bittersweet final adventure with the late, great Lance Reddick and a new kind of journey for the emotionally distant Aloy we've all come to know and love. PS - Happy Pride! <a href="3:35" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">3:35</a> - Let's get into the PlayStation Showcase!<a href="24:49" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">24:49</a> - Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores discussion<a href="29:00" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">29:00</a> - The next-gen-ness of it all<a href="33:42" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">33:42</a> - Background and setup<a href="45:55" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">45:55</a> - Aloy's emotional coming-of-age<a href="53:53" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">53:53</a> - Traversal-focused gameplay <a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:03:27</a> - SPOILER WARNING! Spoilers for Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores from here forward!<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:05:00</a> - "Wow" moments and scaling up enemies<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:16:00</a> - THAT part Side Quest<a href="https://neads.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://neads.org/</a>NEADS was established in 1976 and has trained over 1,900 Service Dog teams since its founding. Check out their mission, get involved in helping working pups find their people, and donate at the link above!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

More Like Horizon Forbidden West: Slow-Burning Shores, Amirite?

I was an agender explorer in a polycule with a hot alien and a goth loner. I was a lesbian scientist who betrayed my lover to save our home, my relationship torn apart by regret and shame. I was a queer botanist who saved our space colony from famine and discovered an ancient civilization. I was all of these people and more in Northway Games and Finji's award-winning I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, released in 2022! Join us as we dive into this story-rich and lovingly rendered RPG/life sim!2:56 - Guardians of the Galaxy 3!11:37 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom FOMO16:17 - I was a Teenage Exocolonist discussionSide Questsafewithusanimalrescue.orgSafe With Us Animal Rescue is a registered, nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal rescue located in Massachusetts. They are an all-volunteer, shelter-less rescue. Check them out, get involved, and donate at the link above!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

I was an agender explorer in a polycule with a hot alien and a goth loner. I was a lesbian scientist who betrayed my lover to save our home, my relationship torn apart by regret and shame. I was a queer botanist who saved our space colony from famine and discovered an ancient civilization. I was all of these people and more in Northway Games and Finji's award-winning I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, released in 2022! Join us as we dive into this story-rich and lovingly rendered RPG/life sim!<a href="2:56" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">2:56</a> - Guardians of the Galaxy 3!<a href="11:37" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">11:37</a> - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom FOMO<a href="16:17" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">16:17</a> - I was a Teenage Exocolonist discussionSide Quest<a href="http://safewithusanimalrescue.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">safewithusanimalrescue.org</a>Safe With Us Animal Rescue is a registered, nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal rescue located in Massachusetts. They are an all-volunteer, shelter-less rescue. Check them out, get involved, and donate at the link above!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is the Horny Card Battler We All Need

CONTENT WARNING: Persona 3 Portable contains themes and imagery of death and suicide that are discussed in this episode. Break out your eyeliner, let your hair down (preferably over one eye), and dust off your PSP (RIP) -- it's time to dive into everyone's favorite emo high school RPG: Persona 3 Portable!!! It's like Pokémon, if the protagonist wandered into Hot Topic and got REALLY into My Chemical Romance. In the best way. P3P is messy, intense, a little cringe, and a little silly -- but its blackened heart is still beating, and it boldly tackles themes of death and absurdity that the series hasn't quite approached in the same way since. 1:05 - Patreon shoutouts - Welcome Ava &amp; Sammi!! &lt;310:42 - Jamie saw the Mario movie lol 19:54 - Persona 3 Portable discussionSide Questwww.walkout2learn.orgOn April 21st, Floridian high school and college students are walking out of class to reclaim their rights! Black, queer, trans, and female-identifying people and their histories are the targets of government censorship, and students are pushing back against the government’s authoritarian takeover of public education. Walkout2Learn is coordinating student walkouts across the state of Florida on April 21st, where students plan to join together, register to vote, and receive 5-minute banned history lessons from one of their peers, who will have been trained by Harvard educators. Learn more, get involved, donate, and spread the word by visiting walkout2learn[dot]org! About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

CONTENT WARNING: Persona 3 Portable contains themes and imagery of death and suicide that are discussed in this episode. Break out your eyeliner, let your hair down (preferably over one eye), and dust off your PSP (RIP) -- it's time to dive into everyone's favorite emo high school RPG: Persona 3 Portable!!! It's like Pokémon, if the protagonist wandered into Hot Topic and got REALLY into My Chemical Romance. In the best way. P3P is messy, intense, a little cringe, and a little silly -- but its blackened heart is still beating, and it boldly tackles themes of death and absurdity that the series hasn't quite approached in the same way since. <a href="1:05" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">1:05</a> - Patreon shoutouts - Welcome Ava &amp; Sammi!! &lt;3<a href="10:42" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10:42</a> - Jamie saw the Mario movie lol <a href="19:54" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">19:54</a> - Persona 3 Portable discussionSide Quest<a href="http://www.walkout2learn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.walkout2learn.org</a>On April 21st, Floridian high school and college students are walking out of class to reclaim their rights! Black, queer, trans, and female-identifying people and their histories are the targets of government censorship, and students are pushing back against the government’s authoritarian takeover of public education. Walkout2Learn is coordinating student walkouts across the state of Florida on April 21st, where students plan to join together, register to vote, and receive 5-minute banned history lessons from one of their peers, who will have been trained by Harvard educators. Learn more, get involved, donate, and spread the word by visiting walkout2learn[dot]org! About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Persona 3 Portable is 14 Years Old and Still Serving

Let's get into it! This episode contains spoilers for both Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part I and HBO's television adaptation starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal. This episode brought to you by Dunkin' oat milk macchiatos and Jamie's slow descent into tsundere romance anime. 0:37 - Patreon shout-outs and check-ins!6:43 - Reflecting on 10 years as TLOU fans and initial thoughts on the adaptation21:12 - About that ending...41:15 - Is TLOU the "greatest story ever told in video games?"43:23 - On being Joel vs watching Joel48:31 - Any critiques of the show?1:01:57 - The David debate1:13:32 - Is HBO's TLOU the best video game adaptation of all time?Thanks as always for your support!Side QuestMushroomsformyFriends.comOver the past decade Tyler Akabane has been showing people how to search for and safely identify mushrooms on forest floors, tree trunks and decomposing wood piles. Akabane wants to demystify the magic of mushrooms through workshops, conversations, and culinary exploration. For groceries, education, and exposure to more mushrooms, check out their IG (@mushroomsformyfriends) or visit The Mushroom Shop in Somerville, MA!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Let's get into it! This episode contains spoilers for both Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part I and HBO's television adaptation starring Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal. This episode brought to you by Dunkin' oat milk macchiatos and Jamie's slow descent into tsundere romance anime. <a href="0:37" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">0:37</a> - Patreon shout-outs and check-ins!<a href="6:43" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">6:43</a> - Reflecting on 10 years as TLOU fans and initial thoughts on the adaptation<a href="21:12" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">21:12</a> - About that ending...<a href="41:15" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">41:15</a> - Is TLOU the "greatest story ever told in video games?"<a href="43:23" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">43:23</a> - On being Joel vs watching Joel<a href="48:31" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">48:31</a> - Any critiques of the show?<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:01:57</a> - The David debate<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:13:32</a> - Is HBO's TLOU the best video game adaptation of all time?Thanks as always for your support!Side Quest<a href="http://MushroomsformyFriends.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MushroomsformyFriends.com</a>Over the past decade Tyler Akabane has been showing people how to search for and safely identify mushrooms on forest floors, tree trunks and decomposing wood piles. Akabane wants to demystify the magic of mushrooms through workshops, conversations, and culinary exploration. For groceries, education, and exposure to more mushrooms, check out their IG (@mushroomsformyfriends) or visit The Mushroom Shop in Somerville, MA!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

HBO's The Last of Us Spoilercast!

This week we're covering Scavengers Studio's SEASON: A Letter to the Future, where a bike riding journey to make an apocalyptic scrapbook had us examining the connectedness of all things and turning to the teachings of Octavia Butler, Grace Lee Boggs, and Renata Price's excellent review for Waypoint to wrap our heads around its poignant, heartwrenching message. Join us in the space between storytelling and memory as we explore this incredible game! 0:58 - Patreon shoutouts and intros11:58 - Scavengers Studio's 2019 controversy and accountability updates24:25 - SEASON discussion and deep dive (Note: While we don't have a spoiler section this week, mild spoilers are included in the discussion, with the intent of illustrating the worldbuilding, themes, and mechanics of the game.) 1:27:41 - Wrap up and Side QuestSide Quest https://esii.org/The Emergent Strategy Ideation InstituteEmergent strategy is a path that invites us to think about change as a constant state of being and how to align and direct it towards that which affirms and creates more life. ESII is a portal for people who are transforming from the current paradigm of racial capitalist, patriarchal, power-over, scarce and disconnected existence into one that is adaptive, relational, resilient, post-capitalist, feminist, BIPOC-centered and full of possibility. We invite people into a liberatory experience, giving people in movement both theoretical offerings to help them learn emergent strategy, and practice ground to help them embody it. The Institute developed out of adrienne maree brown’s obsession with writers, thinkers and organizers Octavia Butler, Grace Lee Boggs, Charity Mahouna Hicks, and Margaret Wheatley.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

This week we're covering Scavengers Studio's SEASON: A Letter to the Future, where a bike riding journey to make an apocalyptic scrapbook had us examining the connectedness of all things and turning to the teachings of Octavia Butler, Grace Lee Boggs, and Renata Price's excellent review for Waypoint to wrap our heads around its poignant, heartwrenching message. Join us in the space between storytelling and memory as we explore this incredible game! <a href="0:58" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">0:58</a> - Patreon shoutouts and intros<a href="11:58" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">11:58</a> - Scavengers Studio's 2019 controversy and accountability updates<a href="24:25" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">24:25</a> - SEASON discussion and deep dive (Note: While we don't have a spoiler section this week, mild spoilers are included in the discussion, with the intent of illustrating the worldbuilding, themes, and mechanics of the game.) <a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:27:41</a> - Wrap up and Side QuestSide Quest <a href="https://esii.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://esii.org/</a>The Emergent Strategy Ideation InstituteEmergent strategy is a path that invites us to think about change as a constant state of being and how to align and direct it towards that which affirms and creates more life. ESII is a portal for people who are transforming from the current paradigm of racial capitalist, patriarchal, power-over, scarce and disconnected existence into one that is adaptive, relational, resilient, post-capitalist, feminist, BIPOC-centered and full of possibility. We invite people into a liberatory experience, giving people in movement both theoretical offerings to help them learn emergent strategy, and practice ground to help them embody it. The Institute developed out of adrienne maree brown’s obsession with writers, thinkers and organizers Octavia Butler, Grace Lee Boggs, Charity Mahouna Hicks, and Margaret Wheatley.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

SEASON: A Letter to the Future is Everything, and to Everything There is a Season

This week we're all about Mojiken Studio and Toge Productions' A Space for the Unbound: a slice-of-life adventure game with beautifully detailed pixel art set in rural Indonesia in the late 1990s - following high school sweethearts Atma and Raya as they grapple with coming of age as their world falls apart and the very fabric of reality is tested. Ah, youth! CONTENT WARNING: A Space for the Unbound includes depictions of anxiety, depression, and suicide which are discussed during this episode.0:53 - Patreon shoutouts, eyebrow bleaching, and Ant-Man 6:44 - A Space for the Unbound discussion46:27 - SPOILERS START HERE! (Discussing specific emotional beats and themes upon completion of the game)1:07:00 - END SPOILERS - Closing thoughts and reflectionsSide QuestLet’s Adopt! Indonesia Animal Shelterpaypal.me/letsadoptindonesiaSaving animals through education and partnership. TNR as well as adoption services. Check them out on IG and Facebook!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

This week we're all about Mojiken Studio and Toge Productions' A Space for the Unbound: a slice-of-life adventure game with beautifully detailed pixel art set in rural Indonesia in the late 1990s - following high school sweethearts Atma and Raya as they grapple with coming of age as their world falls apart and the very fabric of reality is tested. Ah, youth! CONTENT WARNING: A Space for the Unbound includes depictions of anxiety, depression, and suicide which are discussed during this episode.<a href="0:53" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">0:53</a> - Patreon shoutouts, eyebrow bleaching, and Ant-Man <a href="6:44" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">6:44</a> - A Space for the Unbound discussion<a href="46:27" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">46:27</a> - SPOILERS START HERE! (Discussing specific emotional beats and themes upon completion of the game)<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:07:00</a> - END SPOILERS - Closing thoughts and reflectionsSide QuestLet’s Adopt! Indonesia Animal Shelter<a href="http://paypal.me/letsadoptindonesia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">paypal.me/letsadoptindonesia</a>Saving animals through education and partnership. TNR as well as adoption services. Check them out on IG and Facebook!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Love at the End of the World in A Space for the Unbound

Yes, the horrors are indescribable, but you've got to serve. Join us as we dive into Obsidian Entertainment's Pentiment, a painstakingly detailed medieval murder mystery that reminds us that time is a flat circle (and what we know of history is often from just one perspective...). Meanwhile, Spencer's falling in love with Murder, She Wrote, Jamie's bingeing Hacks, and everyone is gagged over HBO's The Last of Us!4:25 - What is this, TV Therapy? 17:39 - Pentiment discussionSide Questgofund.me/F804BB72On January 21, at least 11 individuals were killed and many more seriously injured in a shooting spree that occurred at a dance studio in Monterey Park California, just blocks away from a joyous New Year festival where thousands of people gathered.Please donate to this collective fundraiser by Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Stop AAPI Hate, Asian Pacific Community Fund, The Asian American Foundation, AAPI equity Alliance, Gold House, Stand with Asian Americans, Chinatown Service Center, and Ann Wang. This fundraiser is put together by 18millionrising, an organization utilizing the power of community to grieve, process, and connect, even if we are physically apart. gofund.me/F804BB72About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Yes, the horrors are indescribable, but you've got to serve. Join us as we dive into Obsidian Entertainment's Pentiment, a painstakingly detailed medieval murder mystery that reminds us that time is a flat circle (and what we know of history is often from just one perspective...). Meanwhile, Spencer's falling in love with Murder, She Wrote, Jamie's bingeing Hacks, and everyone is gagged over HBO's The Last of Us!<a href="4:25" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">4:25</a> - What is this, TV Therapy? <a href="17:39" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">17:39</a> - Pentiment discussionSide Quest<a href="http://gofund.me/F804BB72" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofund.me/F804BB72</a>On January 21, at least 11 individuals were killed and many more seriously injured in a shooting spree that occurred at a dance studio in Monterey Park California, just blocks away from a joyous New Year festival where thousands of people gathered.Please donate to this collective fundraiser by Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Stop AAPI Hate, Asian Pacific Community Fund, The Asian American Foundation, AAPI equity Alliance, Gold House, Stand with Asian Americans, Chinatown Service Center, and Ann Wang. This fundraiser is put together by 18millionrising, an organization utilizing the power of community to grieve, process, and connect, even if we are physically apart. <a href="http://gofund.me/F804BB72" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gofund.me/F804BB72</a>About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Peeling Back the Layers of Pentiment's 16th-Century Onion

New year, still queer! Spencer and Jamie kick off 2023 with some new directions for the show. Then Spencer tries to communicate the life-changing magic of FuturLab's PowerWash Simulator, which is cheaper than therapy and basically just as effective, while Jamie unpacks the extremely earnest and undeniably queer energy of Marvel's Midnight Suns from Firaxis Games. 0:57 - Intros &amp; catch-ups7:23 - 13 Going on 30 does NOT hold up14:27 - BREAKFAST PIZZA?!19:10 - PowerWash Simulator discussion 37:07 - Marvel's Midnight Suns discussionSide QuestLet's rebuild a home for a cherished Black, disabled family in Florida!givebutter.com/yochevedYocheved (yo-heh-ved)  and Miss Wanda urgently need funds to repair their family’s home in Gainesville, FL. Most of their family members are disabled, and due to abysmal healthcare in Florida, are unable to seek proper care. They have to rebuild their off-the-grid home for what is now the third time due to repeated displacement.givebutter.com/yochevedAbout Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

New year, still queer! Spencer and Jamie kick off 2023 with some new directions for the show. Then Spencer tries to communicate the life-changing magic of FuturLab's PowerWash Simulator, which is cheaper than therapy and basically just as effective, while Jamie unpacks the extremely earnest and undeniably queer energy of Marvel's Midnight Suns from Firaxis Games. <a href="0:57" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">0:57</a> - Intros &amp; catch-ups<a href="7:23" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7:23</a> - 13 Going on 30 does NOT hold up<a href="14:27" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">14:27</a> - BREAKFAST PIZZA?!<a href="19:10" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">19:10</a> - PowerWash Simulator discussion <a href="37:07" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">37:07</a> - Marvel's Midnight Suns discussionSide QuestLet's rebuild a home for a cherished Black, disabled family in Florida!<a href="http://givebutter.com/yocheved" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">givebutter.com/yocheved</a>Yocheved (yo-heh-ved)  and Miss Wanda urgently need funds to repair their family’s home in Gainesville, FL. Most of their family members are disabled, and due to abysmal healthcare in Florida, are unable to seek proper care. They have to rebuild their off-the-grid home for what is now the third time due to repeated displacement.<a href="http://givebutter.com/yocheved" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">givebutter.com/yocheved</a>About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Marvel's Midnight Suns is a Queerplatonic Polycule

New perspectives on video game culture and current events, every other Tuesday. We have fun, we go deep, and we explore the love of games within a broader social and cultural context while challenging conventional notions of what it means to be a "gamer"— and who gets to call themselves one.https://www.pixeltherapypod.com/

It's somehow that time again...for our completely unofficial end-of-year reflection and round-up of all the games that made us laugh, cry, and obsess over for weeks! Join us as we close out another great year of sharing our favorite pastime with you, and gear up for another awesome year of gaming yet to come. 1:03 - Announcements, Patreon shoutouts, etc10:45 - Our play counts19:27 - 2022 in gaming news highlights33:07 - Our totally subjective and specific awards! 1:08:00 - Games we missed in 2022Side QuestHelp fund housing security for over 1,000 black trans folks in needwww.linktr.ee/transisbeautifulAbout Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

It's somehow that time again...for our completely unofficial end-of-year reflection and round-up of all the games that made us laugh, cry, and obsess over for weeks! Join us as we close out another great year of sharing our favorite pastime with you, and gear up for another awesome year of gaming yet to come. <a href="1:03" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">1:03</a> - Announcements, Patreon shoutouts, etc<a href="10:45" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10:45</a> - Our play counts<a href="19:27" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">19:27</a> - 2022 in gaming news highlights<a href="33:07" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">33:07</a> - Our totally subjective and specific awards! <a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:08:00</a> - Games we missed in 2022Side QuestHelp fund housing security for over 1,000 black trans folks in need<a href="http://www.linktr.ee/transisbeautiful" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linktr.ee/transisbeautiful</a>About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Pixel Therapy's Games of the Year 2022

Heellloooooooo! We're back from our fall break and you KNOW we had to bring y'all up to speed on everything God of War Ragnarök, the latest installment in the storied series and the direct sequel to Sony Santa Monica Studios' 2018 soft reboot of Kratos' epic coming of age-- even if that age is pushing 1,000. Join us as we revel in each lovingly crafted detail of this masterpiece, try not to cry, and predictably run out of time. Also, Spencer pets a giant isopod and Jamie masters the art of doggie dental health. SCROLL TO SEE TIMESTAMPS FOR SPOILER SECTIONNO SPOILERS BEFORE 1:04:183:41 - Catch up and annoucements!12:35 - Intro to God of War Ragnarök review and discussion15:25 - Nominations and really cool gameplay data insights30:18 - Gameplay and combat: because sometimes hitting stuff just hits41:10 - Spencer's ONE critique lol 45:02 - 3D sound design? Slaying48:45 - The animation? Breathtaking52:51 - The writing and performances? GIVING1:04:18 - SPOILERCAST DISCUSSION BEGINS HERESide Quest Transanta - transanta.com Right now, young trans people, particularly Black and Brown trans youth, are under attack across the country and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated unsafe conditions for trans youth who are houseless, in foster care, in detention, and in abusive or otherwise unsafe housing situations.We want to show trans young people that they are loved, supported, and have a family of people around the world who care about them and want them to succeed.Anyone can be a Santa, join us!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Heellloooooooo! We're back from our fall break and you KNOW we had to bring y'all up to speed on everything God of War Ragnarök, the latest installment in the storied series and the direct sequel to Sony Santa Monica Studios' 2018 soft reboot of Kratos' epic coming of age-- even if that age is pushing 1,000. Join us as we revel in each lovingly crafted detail of this masterpiece, try not to cry, and predictably run out of time. Also, Spencer pets a giant isopod and Jamie masters the art of doggie dental health. SCROLL TO SEE TIMESTAMPS FOR SPOILER SECTIONNO SPOILERS BEFORE <a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:04:18</a><a href="3:41" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">3:41</a> - Catch up and annoucements!<a href="12:35" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">12:35</a> - Intro to God of War Ragnarök review and discussion<a href="15:25" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">15:25</a> - Nominations and really cool gameplay data insights<a href="30:18" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">30:18</a> - Gameplay and combat: because sometimes hitting stuff just hits<a href="41:10" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">41:10</a> - Spencer's ONE critique lol <a href="45:02" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">45:02</a> - 3D sound design? Slaying<a href="48:45" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">48:45</a> - The animation? Breathtaking<a href="52:51" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">52:51</a> - The writing and performances? GIVING<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:04:18</a> - SPOILERCAST DISCUSSION BEGINS HERESide Quest Transanta - <a href="http://transanta.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transanta.com</a> Right now, young trans people, particularly Black and Brown trans youth, are under attack across the country and around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated unsafe conditions for trans youth who are houseless, in foster care, in detention, and in abusive or otherwise unsafe housing situations.We want to show trans young people that they are loved, supported, and have a family of people around the world who care about them and want them to succeed.Anyone can be a Santa, join us!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Growing Up and Getting Better in God of War Ragnarök

Welcome to our 50th episode! Whaaaaat? Thanks for spending two years and countless hours talking games and being gay with us. This week, Spencer and Jamie dive into the delightfully devilish Cult of the Lamb from Massive Monster and Devolver Digital, an addicting mash-up of Hades and Animal Crossing with plenty of poop management. Then Wells Santo (he/she/they) an educator, researcher and activist on the societal implications of technology - especially artificial intelligence - joins to chat PhD life, the power, potential, and dangerous misconceptions of AI, the perfect Boba tea order, and how 2018's Florence brought Wells back to video games after a decade away!After this episode we'll be taking a short break for some Life Events and mysterious medical leave, so enjoy your spooky season and we'll catch you in November 2022! 10:15 - Jamie shows off her new STEAM DECK!17:49 - Cult of the Lamb discussion45:07 - Interview with Wells SantoFollow Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WellsLucasSanto Side Quest https://linktr.ee/PBOPEOPLE’S PROGRAMS is an Oakland-based Black/New Afrikan organization dedicated to the liberation and unification of ALL Afrikan people through scientific socialism. We are governed by the ideologies, theories, principles, and practices of Revolutionary Nationalists and Pan-Africanists, and we are aiming to do our part to contribute to the New Afrikan Independence Movement.Volunteer/donate/sign up for mutual aid efforts/check out PBO’s podcast Hella Black, and more! About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Welcome to our 50th episode! Whaaaaat? Thanks for spending two years and countless hours talking games and being gay with us. This week, Spencer and Jamie dive into the delightfully devilish Cult of the Lamb from Massive Monster and Devolver Digital, an addicting mash-up of Hades and Animal Crossing with plenty of poop management. Then Wells Santo (he/she/they) an educator, researcher and activist on the societal implications of technology - especially artificial intelligence - joins to chat PhD life, the power, potential, and dangerous misconceptions of AI, the perfect Boba tea order, and how 2018's Florence brought Wells back to video games after a decade away!After this episode we'll be taking a short break for some Life Events and mysterious medical leave, so enjoy your spooky season and we'll catch you in November 2022! <a href="10:15" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10:15</a> - Jamie shows off her new STEAM DECK!<a href="17:49" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">17:49</a> - Cult of the Lamb discussion<a href="45:07" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">45:07</a> - Interview with Wells SantoFollow Wells on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/WellsLucasSanto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/WellsLucasSanto</a> Side Quest <a href="https://linktr.ee/PBO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/PBO</a>PEOPLE’S PROGRAMS is an Oakland-based Black/New Afrikan organization dedicated to the liberation and unification of ALL Afrikan people through scientific socialism. We are governed by the ideologies, theories, principles, and practices of Revolutionary Nationalists and Pan-Africanists, and we are aiming to do our part to contribute to the New Afrikan Independence Movement.Volunteer/donate/sign up for mutual aid efforts/check out PBO’s podcast Hella Black, and more! About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Embedding Values into AI and Finding Focus in Gaming with Wells Santo

Hey gamers! This week, Spencer and Jamie play everyone's favorite kitty cat game -- BlueTwelve and Annapurrna Interactive's blockbuster cat adventure platformer, STRAY! Also, because she's an overachiever, Jamie somehow finds some time to chat about INTERIOR/NIGHT and Xbox Game Studios' experimental interactive narrative game As Dusk Falls.Then we're joined by two of the fine folks at Achimostawinan Games: Art Lead and Character Designer Sadekaronhes Esquivel, and Founder, Owner, and Lead Game Designer Meagan Byrne! We loved our convo with Sade and Meagan on the world of their forthcoming game Hill Agency: PURITYdecay, and we're sure you will too! CORRECTION NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Hill Agency has been delayed to Fall 2022. The release date mentioned within the episode is no longer accurate.8:27 - Are y'all watching The Bear on Hulu?14:18 - Stray discussion32:39 - As Dusk Falls discussion51:00 - Interview with Achimo GamesFollow Achimo Games: https://achimogames.ca/ Wishlist Hill Agency on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1358370/Hill_Agency_PURITYdecay/ Side Questcats.org.uk/support-us/pawsome-playersFrom humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading cat charity. We help an estimated 166,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 210 volunteer-run branches and 34 centres. At Cats Protection, we’re working hard to improve the lives of cats. We offer cat adoption, rehoming and neutering assistance as well as help and advice to cat owners and cat lovers. As a leading animal welfare charity, our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness.You can visit their website to sign up to be a Pawsome Player and stream with the goal of raising money for homeless cats. If youre a first time streamer, no problem! Cats Protection will set you up with a fundraising pack, tips to support your event and great social media graphics via email to help with your fundraising.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Hey gamers! This week, Spencer and Jamie play everyone's favorite kitty cat game -- BlueTwelve and Annapurrna Interactive's blockbuster cat adventure platformer, STRAY! Also, because she's an overachiever, Jamie somehow finds some time to chat about INTERIOR/NIGHT and Xbox Game Studios' experimental interactive narrative game As Dusk Falls.Then we're joined by two of the fine folks at Achimostawinan Games: Art Lead and Character Designer Sadekaronhes Esquivel, and Founder, Owner, and Lead Game Designer Meagan Byrne! We loved our convo with Sade and Meagan on the world of their forthcoming game Hill Agency: PURITYdecay, and we're sure you will too! CORRECTION NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the announcement that Hill Agency has been delayed to Fall 2022. The release date mentioned within the episode is no longer accurate.<a href="https://my.captivate.fm/8:27" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">8:27</a> - Are y'all watching The Bear on Hulu?<a href="https://my.captivate.fm/14:18" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">14:18</a> - Stray discussion<a href="https://my.captivate.fm/32:39" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">32:39</a> - As Dusk Falls discussion<a href="https://my.captivate.fm/51:00" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">51:00</a> - Interview with Achimo GamesFollow Achimo Games: <a href="https://achimogames.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://achimogames.ca/</a> Wishlist Hill Agency on Steam: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1358370/Hill_Agency_PURITYdecay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1358370/Hill_Agency_PURITYdecay/</a> Side Quest<a href="http://cats.org.uk/support-us/pawsome-players" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cats.org.uk/support-us/pawsome-players</a>From humble beginnings in 1927, Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading cat charity. We help an estimated 166,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 210 volunteer-run branches and 34 centres. At Cats Protection, we’re working hard to improve the lives of cats. We offer cat adoption, rehoming and neutering assistance as well as help and advice to cat owners and cat lovers. As a leading animal welfare charity, our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness.You can visit their website to sign up to be a Pawsome Player and stream with the goal of raising money for homeless cats. If youre a first time streamer, no problem! Cats Protection will set you up with a fundraising pack, tips to support your event and great social media graphics via email to help with your fundraising.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Indigenous Cyber Noir in Hill Agency: PURITYdecay with Achimostawinan Games

Hey gamers! It's grab the Nintendo Switch and flop on the bed by the air conditioner weather, and we're ready to get in our feelings! After 90+ hours with just ONE storyline in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Spencer is left with a new appreciation for tactical strategy RPGs; meanwhile, Jamie finally finds the time is right for 2016's The Last Guardian and its beautifully mysterious and heart-wrenching world. Then we're joined by Kayla Ancrum (she/her), author of The Wicker King, The Weight of the Stars, Darling, and more! Kayla chats her early days as a Gameboy girl, the enduring appeal of YA literature, regardless of age, graffiti artist skater teens resisting a totalitarian police state in Jet Set Radio Future, and more! 4:44 - Our impromptu Thor: Love and Thunder movie review lol15:25 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses discussion38:25 - The Last Guardian discussion1:01:54 - Interview with Kayla AncrumFollow Kayla on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaylaAncrumCheck out her work! https://kancrum.com/ Side Questwomenandchildrenfirst.comWomen &amp; Children First Bookstore believes in the transformative power of literature. As intersectional trans-inclusive feminists, we believe books are tools for liberation. Since 1979, we have celebrated and amplified underrepresented voices. In order for feminism to remain relevant, it must be forever evolving.Visit their website to learn more and donate to their Chicago Books to Women in Prison program!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Hey gamers! It's grab the Nintendo Switch and flop on the bed by the air conditioner weather, and we're ready to get in our feelings! After 90+ hours with just ONE storyline in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Spencer is left with a new appreciation for tactical strategy RPGs; meanwhile, Jamie finally finds the time is right for 2016's The Last Guardian and its beautifully mysterious and heart-wrenching world. Then we're joined by Kayla Ancrum (she/her), author of The Wicker King, The Weight of the Stars, Darling, and more! Kayla chats her early days as a Gameboy girl, the enduring appeal of YA literature, regardless of age, graffiti artist skater teens resisting a totalitarian police state in Jet Set Radio Future, and more! <a href="4:44" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">4:44</a> - Our impromptu Thor: Love and Thunder movie review lol<a href="15:25" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">15:25</a> - Fire Emblem: Three Houses discussion<a href="38:25" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">38:25</a> - The Last Guardian discussion<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:01:54</a> - Interview with Kayla AncrumFollow Kayla on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/KaylaAncrum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/KaylaAncrum</a>Check out her work! <a href="https://kancrum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kancrum.com/</a> Side Quest<a href="http://womenandchildrenfirst.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">womenandchildrenfirst.com</a>Women &amp; Children First Bookstore believes in the transformative power of literature. As intersectional trans-inclusive feminists, we believe books are tools for liberation. Since 1979, we have celebrated and amplified underrepresented voices. In order for feminism to remain relevant, it must be forever evolving.Visit their website to learn more and donate to their Chicago Books to Women in Prison program!About Pixel TherapyNew episodes every three weeks! Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Stories as Safe Havens and Jet Set Radio Future with YA Thriller Author K. Ancrum

Sup y'all, we're clinging to spots of joy in this burning world! This week, Spencer hosts tea parties and finds their footing as a magical warrior professor in Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo's Fire Emblem: Three Houses, while Jamie gets spooky (but not too scary) in Supermassive Games' The Quarry.Then we're joined by April Kit Walsh (she/her or gay/ghem), a kickass civil liberties lawyer at the Electronic Frontier Foundation as well as the designer behind Gay Spaceship Games -- and the Nebula Award-winning tabletop RPG Thirsty Sword Lesbians -- to chat about her early days as a modder, how her values shine through in her storytelling and game-making, not-so-literal swords, and so much more! PS: Humans have been around for about 300 generations! (This'll make sense in the interview)Follow April on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/prilkitCheck out Thirsty Sword Lesbianshttps://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/8:26 - Fire Emblem: Three Houses discussion23:08 - The Quarry discussion47:47 - Interview with April Kit WalshSide Questtranslifeline.orgTrans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Sup y'all, we're clinging to spots of joy in this burning world! This week, Spencer hosts tea parties and finds their footing as a magical warrior professor in Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo's Fire Emblem: Three Houses, while Jamie gets spooky (but not too scary) in Supermassive Games' The Quarry.Then we're joined by April Kit Walsh (she/her or gay/ghem), a kickass civil liberties lawyer at the Electronic Frontier Foundation as well as the designer behind Gay Spaceship Games -- and the Nebula Award-winning tabletop RPG Thirsty Sword Lesbians -- to chat about her early days as a modder, how her values shine through in her storytelling and game-making, not-so-literal swords, and so much more! PS: Humans have been around for about 300 generations! (This'll make sense in the interview)Follow April on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/prilkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/prilkit</a>Check out Thirsty Sword Lesbians<a href="https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/</a><a href="8:26" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">8:26</a> - Fire Emblem: Three Houses discussion<a href="23:08" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">23:08</a> - The Quarry discussion<a href="47:47" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">47:47</a> - Interview with April Kit WalshSide Quest<a href="http://translifeline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">translifeline.org</a>Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Thirsty Sword Lesbians and Creating an Aesthetic of Emotion with April Kit Walsh

'Sup, gaymers and theymers? This week, Spencer and Jamie dust off their Nintendo Switches and kick off Wrath Month! Join us as we explore Spencer's extremely late arrival to Sid Meier's Civilization VI and Jamie's dive into Triangle Strategy's SALTY political intrigue. Then we're joined by Ace (they/she), aka @A_TypicalQueer: a content creator, activist working with Equality New York and NEW Pride Agenda, and Director of DEI Consulting at Qweerty Gamers! We talked with Ace about using games to hold space for important conversations, thriving on other people’s bullshit, and how they approach activism for marginalized LGBTQIA+ folks!10:02 - Civilization 6 discussion27:56 - Triangle Strategy discussion51:21 - Interview with Ace, @A_TypicalQueer1:23:56 - CONTENT WARNING - Reference to suicide and suicidal thoughts1:25:18 - END OF CONTENT WARNING'Civilization and Strategy Games' Progress Delusion' by Gabriel Soares (2019): https://www.vice.com/en/article/4aggzm/civilization-and-strategy-games-progress-delusionFollow Ace:https://twitter.com/a_typicalqueerSide QuestMetahealth.ggPer Gayming Mag: “Meta by Sinai Health Foundation is a dynamic and diverse online gaming community whose mission is to fundraise and support the game-changing research and services at Sinai Health, including vital programs directly serving the LGBTQ2S+ community. This Pride, Meta is gathering gamers and creators together to support young people between the ages of 16 and 29 who visit Mount Sinai Hospital’s Emergency Department in need of timely and inclusive mental healthcare.”About Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

'Sup, gaymers and theymers? This week, Spencer and Jamie dust off their Nintendo Switches and kick off Wrath Month! Join us as we explore Spencer's extremely late arrival to Sid Meier's Civilization VI and Jamie's dive into Triangle Strategy's SALTY political intrigue. Then we're joined by Ace (they/she), aka @A_TypicalQueer: a content creator, activist working with Equality New York and NEW Pride Agenda, and Director of DEI Consulting at Qweerty Gamers! We talked with Ace about using games to hold space for important conversations, thriving on other people’s bullshit, and how they approach activism for marginalized LGBTQIA+ folks!<a href="10:02" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10:02</a> - Civilization 6 discussion<a href="27:56" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">27:56</a> - Triangle Strategy discussion<a href="51:21" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">51:21</a> - Interview with Ace, @A_TypicalQueer<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:23:56</a> - CONTENT WARNING - Reference to suicide and suicidal thoughts<a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:25:18</a> - END OF CONTENT WARNING'Civilization and Strategy Games' Progress Delusion' by Gabriel Soares (2019): <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/4aggzm/civilization-and-strategy-games-progress-delusion" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vice.com/en/article/4aggzm/civilization-and-strategy-games-progress-delusion</a>Follow Ace:<a href="https://twitter.com/a_typicalqueer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/a_typicalqueer</a>Side Quest<a href="Metahealth.gg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Metahealth.gg</a>Per Gayming Mag: “Meta by Sinai Health Foundation is a dynamic and diverse online gaming community whose mission is to fundraise and support the game-changing research and services at Sinai Health, including vital programs directly serving the LGBTQ2S+ community. This Pride, Meta is gathering gamers and creators together to support young people between the ages of 16 and 29 who visit Mount Sinai Hospital’s Emergency Department in need of timely and inclusive mental healthcare.”About Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

The Strategic Satisfaction of FPS and Games as Connection with Ace aka A_TypicalQueer

This week, Spencer toils in a mine for fun and lives to tell the tale - and rolls merrily along in Lovable Hat Cult's Journey of the Broken Circle. Then Jamie shares her experiences with Lego Builder's Journey, a surprisingly deep and incredibly satisfying puzzler that's inspired her to engage with a new IRL hobby as well! Then we welcome our first-ever return guest, social psychologist, professor, and author Devon Price! Devon joins to chat about his new book Unmasking Autism, why Link is a trans king, how autistic folks invented fandom, what Katamari Damacy has to teach us about life, and so much more.Follow Devon:https://twitter.com/drdevonpricehttps://www.instagram.com/drdevonpricehttps://www.tiktok.com/@drdemonprinceSide QuestNational Black Trans Advocacy CoalitionBlacktrans.org Established in 2011, The National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition is the only social justice organization led by black trans people to collectively address the inequities faced in the black transgender human experience.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

This week, Spencer toils in a mine for fun and lives to tell the tale - and rolls merrily along in Lovable Hat Cult's Journey of the Broken Circle. Then Jamie shares her experiences with Lego Builder's Journey, a surprisingly deep and incredibly satisfying puzzler that's inspired her to engage with a new IRL hobby as well! Then we welcome our first-ever return guest, social psychologist, professor, and author Devon Price! Devon joins to chat about his new book Unmasking Autism, why Link is a trans king, how autistic folks invented fandom, what Katamari Damacy has to teach us about life, and so much more.Follow Devon:<a href="https://twitter.com/drdevonprice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/drdevonprice</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drdevonprice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drdevonprice</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drdemonprince" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@drdemonprince</a>Side QuestNational Black Trans Advocacy Coalition<a href="http://Blacktrans.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blacktrans.org</a> Established in 2011, The National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition is the only social justice organization led by black trans people to collectively address the inequities faced in the black transgender human experience.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Unmasking Autism and Embracing Your Inner Alien Prince with Devon Price

It's time to find your place in space and join the big, beautiful, worker-owned rotating city in the sky! We're talking about developer Jump Over the Age's Citizen Sleeper of course, a cyberpunk narrative RPG centered on an escaped worker's efforts to evade their corporate would-be captors and maybe build a little life for themself -- if they can find a way to outwit the "planned obsolescence" of their company-provided synthetic body. Then we're joined by Kortney Terry (aka Sparklykiss), a tabletop actual play performer, community manager for Miscellaneum Studios, and freelance diversity consultant and sensitivity reader to chat about being a bouncer for your community, their decade-plus relationship with Earthbound, PNGtubing, which Pokemon they would eat, and more!4:46 - Impromptu Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness review13:03 - Citizen Sleeper discussion39:54 - Interview with Kortney TerryFollow Kortney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparklykissSide Questhttps://www.blackgamedevs.com/Here they are. Hire them. Buy their stuff.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

It's time to find your place in space and join the big, beautiful, worker-owned rotating city in the sky! We're talking about developer Jump Over the Age's Citizen Sleeper of course, a cyberpunk narrative RPG centered on an escaped worker's efforts to evade their corporate would-be captors and maybe build a little life for themself -- if they can find a way to outwit the "planned obsolescence" of their company-provided synthetic body. Then we're joined by Kortney Terry (aka Sparklykiss), a tabletop actual play performer, community manager for Miscellaneum Studios, and freelance diversity consultant and sensitivity reader to chat about being a bouncer for your community, their decade-plus relationship with Earthbound, PNGtubing, which Pokemon they would eat, and more!<a href="4:46" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">4:46</a> - Impromptu Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness review<a href="13:03" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">13:03</a> - Citizen Sleeper discussion<a href="39:54" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">39:54</a> - Interview with Kortney TerryFollow Kortney on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Sparklykiss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Sparklykiss</a>Side Quest<a href="https://www.blackgamedevs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blackgamedevs.com/</a>Here they are. Hire them. Buy their stuff.About Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

How Citizen Sleeper Sows Hope at the Edge of Space and Knowing Your Nos with Kortney Terry

Welcome to the first official Pixel Therapy Spoilercast! Join us as we dive into every aspect of Horizon Forbidden West that we didn't or couldn't cover in our normal episodes! 0:54 - Intro10:12 - Story breakdown and themes24:30 - On Nemesis as a villain31:20 - Tilda Van der Meer and unfortunate tropes41:39 - On final boss battles and the underutilization of Sylens50:59 - On Beta and healing from childhood trauma 1:00:03 - On Varl and that wild ending 1:12:22 - Identifying with Aloy and closing thoughtsAbout Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at pixeltherapypod.com or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit ButWhyThoPodcast.com for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod 

Welcome to the first official Pixel Therapy Spoilercast! Join us as we dive into every aspect of Horizon Forbidden West that we didn't or couldn't cover in our normal episodes! <a href="0:54" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">0:54</a> - Intro<a href="10:12" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10:12</a> - Story breakdown and themes<a href="24:30" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">24:30</a> - On Nemesis as a villain<a href="31:20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">31:20</a> - Tilda Van der Meer and unfortunate tropes<a href="41:39" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">41:39</a> - On final boss battles and the underutilization of Sylens<a href="50:59" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">50:59</a> - On Beta and healing from childhood trauma <a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:00:03</a> - On Varl and that wild ending <a rel="noopener noreferrer">1:12:22</a> - Identifying with Aloy and closing thoughtsAbout Pixel TherapyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Learn more at <a href="http://pixeltherapypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pixeltherapypod.com</a> or follow us on social media (we're most active on Twitter!) @pixeltherapypod. We're proud members of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network: visit <a href="http://ButWhyThoPodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ButWhyThoPodcast.com</a> for everything pop culture in an inclusive geek community! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at <a href="http://patreon.com/pixeltherapypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/pixeltherapypod</a>

Space Lesbians: The Horizon Forbidden West Spoilercast

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