The Pixel Hearts

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're seeing how quickly we can break Cameron as we provide a beginners guide to play parties. What are they, what should I wear, will attending one end with me strapped to a bench and whipped or not? All this and more as we dive deep into all the kinks and collars that may be involved. It's such a good episode you'll forgive the brief description and lat...

This week on The Pixel Hearts, we're diving deep into incel forums to discuss the weird world of looksmaxxing. What even is it? Does bashing your face against a wall to reconfigure your bone structure actually make you more attractive? Obviously not! But it is a good way to talk about how much looks even matter and answer the actual important question from our listener about how it can function wh...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts , we're sharing our thoughts on what to do when you don't feel the love being shared as we look at the balancing of time and commitments in poly relationships. At what point does the need to juggle commitments lead to neglect? Is your partner trying to break up with you - or are they just stressed? How can AimBotting help in sex? All these questions and m...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts , we're stepping back and listening to the advice that some others have regarding the intersection between gaming and love. Unfortunately, their advice isn't very good... so we spend a lot of time analyzing it instead. Join us as we dissect the amazing tips to nab a gamer girl like "Neg her" and "Use cheats to ensure she doesn't beat you". It's a great ti...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're stepping out of our comfort zone to talk about stepping out of your comfort zone as we discuss a burning question from you - do opposite interest spell doom for a relationship, or are they an opportunity in disguise. We talk all about the ways in which you can strike a balance between the wants you have and the needs your partner has. Introvert and...

This week on The Pixel Hearts, we have half the team, but double the love to share! That's right... Fae and Teja are taking time to talk a topic near and dear to their hearts - and the hearts of their partners: it's a polyamory episode. Listen on for some advice about navigating the world of polyamory. Whether you're curious about dipping your toes in, or a seasoned veteran, we're here for you. --...

It's the topic so good we devoted two episodes to discussing it: what makes a good GM and can we make Mahli-Ann one. Listen on to hear all the tips and tricks, including why D&D may not be the best place to start, how you can apply your education to the game, and the secret sauce at the heart of all good games (hint: it's collaboration). All this and more on yet another episode of the podcast...

Guess who's back? The best relationship podcast about games remotely recorded in Australia. That's right - The Pixel Hearts have returned and this time we've got a question from the crew. So sit back and join Teja and Cameron as they coach Mahli-Ann on how to stop being a player and start being a master - a dungeon master. But we're not talking kinky dungeons... instead, this episode is dedicated...

Hey all, we're back again. The crew is still scattered to the winds with various tasks but we have a delightful episode today, once again with Cam and Ro. This time they're going through classic relationship quizzes to determine if they'll go the distance. Sorry for the delay in this coming out - it was supposed to be on Valentine's day but the editor was busy/lazy/distracted/pick your excuse. Poi...

This week on The Pixel Hearts we're shaking things up yet again with a smaller showing - but no less important. On this week's episode Cameron is holding down the fort and he's brought backup in the form of his delightful husband Ro, as they answer the important question of how to avoid complacency in a long term relationship. Listen on for insights into how they've kept things fresh for sixteen y...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're continuing the party and finishing the festivities of the fiftieth episode as we finally determine who the greatest couple in gaming is. With Mahli-Ann's horse romances eliminated the competition is really heating up. Listen on to discover the bedroom dynamics of Ranni and the Tarnished and more. Also on the episode is Teja's impassioned defense of...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're proving the haters wrong and celebrating our fiftieth episode with a bang by talking about which couple in games bang the best. That's right, forget your pairings of Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher or Princess Peach and Mario because we're here to set the record straight on which couple is the best in the biz. Will it be the Space Wizards of Osiris an...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts , we're closing the door on 2023 and looking to the future as we discuss what games we're looking forward to in 2024. We've got a lot of games to discuss including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (which one of the team secretly hates FFVII?), Baby Steps (who on the crew thinks that the main character has "their preferred body type"), and Silksong (if it actuall...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, we're back with a vengeance, delivering one of our biggest episodes yet as we close out the holiday season with a look back at the year that was. That's right... it's time for our annual (?) "What Did We Play Last Year?" episode. Listen to find out who missed out on smooches in Baldur's Gate 3, which Pixel Heart's most played game was Sea of Thieves, and...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're sliding into your DMs with something sexy and discussing the art of the sext. More specifically, we're looking at the tips and trips to up your game in responding. Is it best to keyboard mash, or is there a more thoughtful approach? Is it possible to be horny in a respectful way? All this and more on another spicy episode of your favourite relations...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're doing our best to get into the holiday cheer and discussing the difficulty that can come with the most wonderful time of year: dealing with family. We talk about coping strategies when having to confront their more traditional views, finding solace in your found family, and whether it's even necessary to show your face. Cameron may be away this week...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're diving deep into the digital age and discussing the good and the bad about romancing large language models. That's right, we're answering the important questions about relationships with AI Chatbots like Replika. Is it an acceptable way to cope with the feelings of isolation we have post-Covid? What about issues of consent? All this and more on a su...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're talking breakups - both good and bad. Listen on to hear us discuss the times we've beefed the breakup and the times we've been on the receiving end of some absolutely awful endings. We're covering everything - even some things clearly beyond the remit of the question, but that's because we go above and beyond for you, our dear listener. ------------...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're (still) at PAX AUS 2023. In the second half of our delightfully deranged panel, we discuss the burning questions from the audience. Topics include whether long distance relationships work, if FetLife is the Twitter replacement we've been looking for, and the benefits of Lovense's Unity compatibility ----------------------------------- Got a question...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're up late and unleashed at PAX AUS 2023. In the first of two episodes, we discuss the burning questions we haven't been able to get to on the podcast yet including whether it's alright to name your child after a video game character, what power-up would you bring into the bedroom, and what the hell the devil's button is! All this and more in a serious...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, Cameron is still away so we're getting kinky and answering the important question of "How do I talk about my new kink with my partner?" Join us for a discussion featuring the answers to hard hitting questions such as "What is a kink?", "Does Mahli-Ann have a praise kink?", "How do I enact my vore kink?", and will Cameron look at us the same after listeni...

This week on The Pixel Hearts we're getting topical once more (but actually this time) and talking all about unions. The WGA strike may be over, but there's many more ongoing including some that affect our hosts, so we figured it would be a good opportunity to answer the all important question: how do I convince my partner to join the union? Also exciting is our first official guest - welcome Jule...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're diving deep into the topical discourse and discussing those juicy Jonah Hill texts (trust us, it was topical when we recorded). We're looking at the differences between the things that can make or break a relationship and the ways that self help and therapy language can be used to disguise bad behaviour. Also on the agenda: icks. Are they a bit of f...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're cracking open the forbidden tomes and diving deep into some personal lore as we ask the important question: what are our best and worst dates. Listen on to find out which Pixel Heart jumped out of a second story window to avoid a bad date, which one had a date which ended in a conversation with Nazis, and which one of us ended up trapped with a grie...

On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts , big questions lead to big episode times. We're tackling the serious topic of deradicalization: how do you talk that friend who just discovered Jordan Peterson down from the ledge bordering the right wing rabbit hole? We cover the importance of empathy, the variety of topics you can use to guide them away, and whether it is even your job in the first pla...