Pixel and Meeple

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Welcome to Pixel and Meeple – your home for nostalgic gaming and retro game discovery! Our mission is to entertain and help gamers (re)discover the hidden gems of the past — from classic video games and beloved board games, to timeless card games that shaped our childhoods. Whether you're a fan of pixelated adventures or tabletop treasures, we bring you back to the games that sparked our passion. Through storytelling, personal memories, and deep dives into what made these games special, we celebrate the feelings and experiences that games unlock. Join us in our monthly podcast!

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Pixel and Meeple

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Episode 7: Zelda and Samus Stealing Cars and Laying Puzzles 12.11.2025 1:02:39

Summary In this episode of the Pixel and Meeple Podcast, hosts Andrew and Robin discuss various aspects of the gaming industry, including the impact of AI on game development, the consolidation of the board game industry, and upcoming game releases. They also review several games, including Super Fantasy Kingdom, Cascadia, Red Dead Redemption 2, StarCraft, Grand Theft Auto 2, Metroid, and The Lege...

Episode 6: Hitman Mario in a 3D wargame MMO 15.10.2025 1:06:24

Summary In this episode of the Pixel and Meeple podcast, Andrew and Robin explore a variety of gaming topics, including recent game news, personal gaming experiences, and the evolution of games across different decades. They discuss the impact of games like Hollow Knight Silksong, Minecraft, and World of Warcraft, as well as the challenges faced by game developers today. The conversation also touc...

Episode 5: Racing Tanks in a Strategy Museum 17.09.2025 1:11:25

Episode 5 of Pixel & Meeple is all about strategy, nostalgia, and the games that shaped us. 🎲🎮This week we cover:🏎️ Gran Turismo (PS1) — the racing sim that hit the sweet spot💣 Command & Conquer: Red Alert & Generals — RTS chaos and late-night battles🌍 Civilization II — building empires, losing weekends⚔️ Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth — epic armies on your PC🎲 Catan — the gateway...

Episode 4: Electrocuted Mario & Airflight Pizza Delivery 13.08.2025 1:01:53

Gaming confessions, electrocution disasters, and full-on tycoon nostalgia. Welcome to Episode 4 of Pixel & Meeple! In this packed episode, Mr. Pixel and Mr. Meeple get real about the weirdest gaming moments and their love for old-school classics (and chaos). From shocking Mario to bombing pizza joints in Pizza Tycoon. We talk:Pizza Tycoon: shady dealings, blown-up rivals & economic mastery...

Episode 3: Tactical Jedi's Going Add High Speed 16.07.2025 59:54

In Episode 3 of Pixel & Meeple, we're diving headfirst into the Force… From Knights of the Old Republic to Counter-Strike LAN battles, this episode is packed with retro gems, modern classics, and fierce “Save or Game Over” choices that may hurt your soul. We cover: Jedi Academy chaos and nostalgia KOTOR as the gold standard in RPG storytelling Counter-Strike LAN party glory (and humiliations)...

Episode 2: Beaten Space Dragons and Ninja Warriors 18.06.2025 1:07:50

Grab your lead pipe and your diplomacy tokens — it’s time for Episode 2 of the Pixel & Meeple podcast! This week we dive headfirst into beat ‘em ups, board game betrayals, and a whole lot of retro chaos. We resurrect the long-lost glory of Double Dragon II, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, and Streets of Rage 2 — because why throw a punch when you can throw a pixelated roundhouse kick? In the...

Episode 1: Gorilla's, Robots and Dark Tyrants 21.05.2025 1:00:16

In our very first episode of the Pixel and Meeple podcast, we (Andrew and Robin) kick things off by diving into our shared love for gaming. We reminisce about the classics—think Donkey Kong, Mega Man 2, and the unforgettable adventure of Zelda Ocarina of Time. We also geek out over the strategic brilliance of board games like Axis & Allies and Dark Tower. Along the way, we talk about some rece...