Balanced Pixels

Season 2 Episode 12 | Stray! [This Episode contains SPOILERS] Jump into what might be one of the best indie games of 2022, Stray! With a cyberpunk atmosphere, fur-raising action and lots of adorable cat moments, this futuristic feline adventure has quickly become a favorite of countless gamers worldwide, not to mention a favorite of ours as well!  Join us as we gush over the beauty and detail...

Season 2 Episode 11 | Assassin's Creed: Revelations! Join us for a long (and a little scrambled) journey as we find out what happens to Desmond and Ezio, meet a new face with a familiar name, confuse brothers, uncles and Sultans and close out the Ezio Trilogy of the AC series in our un-outlined episode!   Links for this episode: https://assassinscreed.fandom.com/wiki/Assassin%27s_Creed:_Revel...

Season 2 Episode 10 | Updates! Where have we been? What have we been doing? Well we're back with the answers to those questions! Disneyland trips, Skullie's battle with covid, Josh's bubble wand, and a reminder to be kind to each other. We'll be back with Assassin's Creed: Revelations next episode! Links referenced in this episode Blog post about game development: https://lizengland.com/blog/2014/...

Season 2 Episode 9 | Road 96! Join us as we follow the many stories of runway teens as they attempt to flee from their nation and tyrannical dictator in this heart wrenching, booty clenching, beautiful game. Road 96 is an incredible indie game with almost endless storylines and outcomes that will keep you playing this game over and over again in attempt to get all your teens safely out of their co...

Season 2 Episode 8 | Bloopers Minisode! We're all human and part of being human is BLOOPERS! We hope you enjoy this blooper minisode. Podcast's Links Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/balancedpixels/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/BalancedPixels Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BalancedPixels About Us : https://www.skullieface.com/balanced-pixels-podcast  Hosts' Links   Carly...

Season 2 Episode 7 | Assassin's Creed Brotherhood! Picking up where we left off with our dual storylines for both Desmond and Ezio, we continue on our hunt for the Apple of Eden with Desmond and the gang, as well as rebuilding the Assassin's Brotherhood with Ezio in the single-player mode! All the while grinding up the ranks in Abstergo in the first Multiplayer of this franchise!  Podcast's L...

Season 2 Episode 6 | Assassin's Creed 2! We've jumped down the family tree from Altair to Ezio Auditore! This is the game that really sparked gamers' interest in the Assassin's Creed franchise. Continuing on with our dual storylines for both Desmond and now Ezio we go on a whirlwind adventure in both characters' storylines! Also lots of swooning over Ezio and general gushing from Skullie of course...

Episode 5 with our special Guest OsirisDeVirus AKA Kevin Chenard! Join us as we sit down with our friend Kevin who voices of intro for the podcast! We'll be peeling into his history with video games and voice acting! And going on a long and delicious discussion of hotdogs at the end. OsirisDeVirus' Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/osirisdevirus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osirisdevirus...

Season 2 Episode 4 | Assassin's Creed 1! We made it to the first game that started the series! Take a leap of faith with us as we dive into the gameplay style and both characters' storylines in the first installment of the Assassin's Creed franchise. Yes, that's right we're going over the storyline for both Desmond and Altair and how their stories connect each other in the game that absolutely ble...

Links referenced in this episode   Donation link for ProjectHope to help support the people of Ukraine: https://donate.tiltify.com/@skullieface/project-hope-ukraine Bohemia Interactive Website: https://www.bohemia.net/ iZurvive DayZ & ARMA Map: Chernarus+ Terrain: https://www.izurvive.com/ DayZ Wiki (fandom.com): https://dayz.fandom.com/wiki/DayZ_Wiki Podcast's Links Balanced Pixels is a...

Spoilers Warning: we do cover the storyline for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla! Season 2 Episode 2 Assassin's Creed Games: Storyline Overview! Welcome to another 2+ hour trip through literally every storyline in each of the main games in this series, from the Peloponnesian War in Greece to the Industrial Revolution in Victorian London, and even what's happening in modern times in these games! Join us...

Season 2 Episode 1 Assassin's Creed Games: Overview! Welcome to our Assassin's Creed Season! Oh boy did we take the leap of faith into this franchise! Join as on this 2+ hour trip through literally every game in this series, we're talking PC, console, mobile and even a Facebook web browser game? (yeah we had no idea that existed either!) Over 10 years of this amazing series that blends fiction wit...

Episode 15 Never Alone! Bundle up and join us as we venture into the eternal blizzard raging in Alaska, where a young Iñupiat girl and her arctic fox friend set out to stop the storm that's threatening her people. This indie game takes us through this traditional Iñupiat tale with beautiful in game design, cut scenes inspired by traditional Scrimshaw art and unlockable videos of members of the Ala...

Episode 14 with our special Guest Fenwateryen! Join us as we sit down with our friend Fenwa and get a peek into his history with music and video games! As well as getting side tracked by the Assassin's Creed series.  Fenwateryen's Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fenwateryen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fenwateryen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fenwateryen Facebook: https://www.fac...

Episode 13 Child of Light! Is it an indie game? At first glance you might think that, but when you notice it was made by Ubisoft then dive into it's expansive skill trees and crafting system in game, you come to realize this small game is mightier than it seems. Much like our protagonist this game looks small and adorable but boy oh boy does she pack a big punch! Join us as we venture through the...

Episode 12 Pokémon GO! We know what you're thinking, "What? That's a mobile game! Does that even count?" and maybe you're right, but this game brought our childhood dreams of catching pokémon in our daily lives into a reality! Well a virtual reality that is. Pokémon GO was a HUGE success at launch and it still is with millions of folks still playing this game today! So fire up your app and join us...

Episode 11 Bioshock! Hooray Trizzle's power is back on and we managed to squeeze some time in to record our episode on Bioshock! This game is a gem in a darkly lit damp cave, filled with horrors around every corner. Join us as we dive to the depths of the ocean to Rapture, a marvel and nightmare to those who still linger in this dilapidated city. Winning many awards it's safe to say this game dril...

Episode 10 Daily Challenges, In Game Purchases and MMOs vs Single Players A Filler Episode! Trizzle's power is out so for this episode Josh and Skullie are talking about daily challenges, in game purchases, going from single player games to MMOs and eventually back to single players, and downside of having dogs and carpet.... Yeah we go off-topic some times! Stay tuned for our Bioshock episode com...

Episode 9 Murdered: Soul Suspect! A game that has been vastly underrated and overshadowed by other games released around the same time. With the closing of Alright Games a month later, this game sadly didn't receive the polish and shine it could have used to fix bugs and make it raise from the grave (pun intended). HOWEVER! The unique world, gameplay, storyline and characters are absolutely worth...

Episode 8 Resident Evil: Village! Two words: Lady Dimitrescu. Yeah that about sums up this episode, just kidding! Capcom has done it again with their creepy horrific atmosphere and characters, Village is absolutely stunning! Continuing with the dark storyline, we pick up somewhere after Biohazard, only this time Ethan is searching for his daughter. However you might notice another character takes...

Episode 7 Five Nights at Freddy's! This simple but challenging, frightening and creepy game is sure to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up! With horrifyingly possessed animatronics and a lore that's rooted in a story so dark you'll want to watch a kids movie afterwards, Five Nights at Freddy's is a surprisingly great game for those who love suspense and a good jump scare. Content ment...

Episode 6 Fallout 76 with Special Guest Kenneth Vigue the creator of Chad: A Fallout 76 Story Podcast! Join us in the episode as we get to know Kenneth and talk about his podcast, his experiences in Fallout and discuss Fallout 76! This is a game that brought so many people together, especially during the covid19 pandemic. Did it have a rough start? Yes. Has it improved in the years since it's laun...

Episode 5 Contrast! This indie game not only has a beautiful world but also has a beautiful storyline. With a nice balance of adventure in 3D and 2D worlds, puzzles that get you thinking and a story that will pull ever so slightly at your heartstrings, Contrast is a small but enjoyable game that you might find yourself playing more than once!  Podcast's Links Balanced Pixels is a podcast wher...

Episode 4 Cyberpunk 2077! Another game with a very rocky launch, but when you look past the bugs that have and are being addressed, it's a jaw droppingly beautiful game full of detail, life and npcs that seem so real you'll wonder if it's just a story! Developed by CD Projekt RED the same folks who developed The Witch series, this game takes place in a futuristic California in a time where tech is...

Episode 3 Firewatch! A beautiful indie game developed by Campo Santo, takes plays in Wyoming in the year 1989 at the beautiful Shoshone National Forest! The colors, music, characters and storyline are sure to charm any lover of the outdoors! Join us as Trizzle dives into this wonderful game, share her experiences and why she fell in love with it! Our sources for this episode were: Trizzle! Podcast...