Dense Pixels - Video Game News and Reviews

Join Brad and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast for a thrilling episode filled with gaming insights, industry updates, and thought-provoking discussions. Brad reviews the significant changes to Diablo IV and how they've enhanced the gaming experience, particularly focusing on Diablo IV's Season of Blood as a template for top-notch content updates. The hosts passionately make the case for 2023 as t...

Dive into the gaming world with Brad and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast. In this episode, Micah shares his spoiler-free review of Spider-Man 2, giving you insights into the highly anticipated game without giving away any key plot details. Brad provides his very initial impressions of Super Mario Wonder, offering a peek into what players can expect from this exciting title. The hosts also discus...

Join Brad, Carrie, and Micah on Dense Pixels as they navigate the latest developments and controversies in the gaming industry. They delve into the unfortunate layoffs at Telltale Games and the struggles faced by QA staff in the world of Dragon Age. The hosts also explore the challenges faced by former Dragon Age staff as they seek further compensation following layoffs. The discussion continues w...

Join Brad and Micah on Dense Pixels for a candid discussion about the latest developments in the gaming industry. They explore the recent layoffs at Epic Games, including the departure of Steam Spy creator Sergiy Galyonkin, and the reported halt in development for The Last of Us Factions. The hosts dissect the resumption of the FTC's case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and...

Tune in to the latest episode of Dense Pixels, featuring Brad and Micah, as they share their final thoughts on Starfield after completing the game and exploring the possibilities with the new game plus mode. Micah also provides his impressions of Mortal Kombat 1. The hosts delve into the controversy surrounding Unity Engine's runtime fees and install changes, along with the concerns related to Mic...

Join Brad and Carrie on another episode of Dense Pixels as they dive into the latest gaming news, industry developments, and game announcements. In this episode, they discuss the controversy surrounding Unity's new install charge and how indie developers are reacting to it. They also explore Unity's response to the backlash, including the possibility of waiving fees for developers who switch to it...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, where Brad, Carrie, and Micah share their gaming adventures and insights. Micah dives into his initial experiences with Baldur's Gate 3, offering a glimpse into the captivating world of this CRPG. Carrie celebrates her journey through Tears of the Kingdom, discussing her "finished" experience with the game. The trio also delves into their impres...

Join Brad and Micah on another episode of Dense Pixels as they explore the latest gaming news, trends, and hot topics. They dive into the details of the newly announced PlayStation Portal handheld, discussing its features, price, and potential impact on the gaming market. The team also tackles the recent PlayStation Plus price increase and its implications for gamers. They delve into Epic Games' d...

Join Brad, Carrie, and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast for a dynamic episode where they discuss gaming experiences, industry news, and even offer relationship insights. Carrie shares her experiences playing Baldur's Gate 3, while Brad embraces the questionable practice of save scumming. They delve into the ongoing developments in the gaming industry, from Call of Duty's impact on Microsoft-Activ...

Welcome to another engaging episode of Dense Pixels, where Brad and Micah delve into the latest gaming experiences, events, and discussions. Brad shares his impressions of Baldur's Gate 3, highlighting its remarkable replication of a tabletop RPG experience and drawing parallels to Breath of the Wild in how much freedom the game allows the player. They also discuss the buzz surrounding Baldur's Ga...

Join Brad and Micah on Dense Pixels, where they discuss the latest gaming news, share insights, and engage in fun challenges. In this episode, they explore the recent updates on Overwatch 2, including its availability on Steam and Blizzard's World of Warcraft changes. They also touch upon the unfortunate news about CD Projekt Red's third round of layoffs in three months. The duo dives into the exc...

Welcome to Dense Pixels, a gaming podcast featuring Brad and Micah, where they discuss the latest gaming news, share their impressions, and explore thought-provoking topics. In this episode, they delve into the recent Microsoft-Activision injunction decision and the binding agreement between Microsoft and PlayStation to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles. Micah shares his surprising impress...

Welcome to the Dense Pixels podcast, where Brad and Micah share their gaming experiences, impressions, and thoughts on the latest news and trends. In this episode, Brad discusses his impressions of Motorsport Manager and his cemented love for unlicensed sports simulations. The duo then dives into a comprehensive review of Diablo IV's campaign, accompanied by early end-game impressions. Micah share...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, featuring Brad, Carrie, and Micah as they delve into the latest gaming news and share their impressions. Micah kicks things off by giving his impressions of Final Fantasy XVI, raising the question of whether the game is relying too much on its name recognition. Carrie joins the discussion with her insights from the closed beta of Monster Hunter,...

Join Brad, Carrie, Terrence, and Micah on the Dense Pixels podcast as they dive into the highlights of Summer Game Fest 2023, discussing the biggest games that caught their interest. They share their impressions of the highly anticipated Starfield, acknowledging its impressive visuals while pondering whether it will deliver a satisfying overall experience. The team also analyzes the recent demo of...

Welcome to Dense Pixels, a gaming podcast where Brad and Micah share their impressions and insights into the latest gaming releases. In this episode, we dive deep into the highly anticipated Street Fighter 6, discussing its gameplay, mechanics, and overall experience. We also delve into the dark and immersive world of Diablo IV, sharing our thoughts on the gameplay, visuals, and potential of the u...

Join us for another exciting episode of Dense Pixels, where we cover the latest gaming news and share our impressions of highly anticipated titles. In this episode, we'll discuss the highlights from the PlayStation Showcase in May 2023, including new game announcements and trailers that have caught our attention. We'll also touch on the recent news of the canceled PVE mode in Overwatch 2 and the i...

Welcome to the Dense Pixels podcast, where we bring you the latest gaming news, reviews, and reactions. In this episode, we'll be reacting to everyone's excitement and opinions about Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, discussing the game's impact on the gaming community. We'll also dive into the highly anticipated Street Fighter 6 and how it feels like the true sequel to Street Fighter IV. Add...

In this episode, we'll dive into Brad's impressions of Honkai Star Rail, a RPG Gacha game that has caught his attention. We'll also discuss the recent controversy around Xbox boss Phil Spencer's comments on Redfall reviews and how it raised eyebrows in the gaming community. We share our impressions of the Everspace 2 demo and how it led us to discover the very different Everspace. Finally we conti...

In this episode, we'll discuss the recent news of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority blocking the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal and how the deal could potentially move forward now. We also discuss Metacritic's efforts to improve moderation after abusive and disrespectful reviews of Horizon Forbidden West and Burning Shores. We'll also talk about DigitalFoundry's recent article calling...

In this episode, we'll discuss Nintendo's unending desire to go after content creators, and the controversy surrounding Microsoft's Twitter API pricing. We'll also talk about Sega's recent acquisition of Rovio and the announcement of unionizing plans at Sega of America. Additionally, we'll touch on the Street Fighter 6 demo, the arrest of a US military leaker identified through Steam, and the new...

In this episode, we'll discuss the rumors about a possible PlayStation handheld and what that could mean for the gaming community. We'll also touch on the surprising addition of microtransactions to the Resident Evil 4 Remake game and our impressions of the delightful hidden gem Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. In addition, Brad shares his thoughts on potentially buying a Hitbox, and we discuss what ch...

We discuss the unfortunate cancellation of E3 2023 and how it might affect the gaming community. Then, we discuss the controversial Activision-Blizzard takeover and the Competition and Markets Authority's ruling on the matter. We touch on the takedown of Multiversus and give our Wrestlemania 2023 review. In addition, we'll share our impressions of Resident Evil 4 Remake and discuss the obstacles p...

We pay our respects to actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles in Destiny and The Wire, who has sadly passed away. The PS5 Pro is reportedly in development; what features could it bring to make it worth the cost of entry? We'll also delve into the latest Persona 5 spin-off game that has been revealed and give our impressions of the Diablo IV beta. Lastly, we'll touch on Ys Origins impressions and...

This week on Dense Pixels: Micah gives his impressions after some time spent in Like a Dragon: Shin. Sony has stirred up controversy by claiming that Microsoft may release a version of Call of Duty on PlayStation which will contain bugs and errors that only emerge in the game's final level or after later updates. Meanwhile, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concerns ov...