Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game Podcast

"What's more important to you, Connor? Your investigation, or the life of this android? Decide who you are: an obedient machine, or a living being endowed with free will." This week, Rick and  Nomad (The Retro Wildlands)  conclude their analysis on  Detroit: Become Human.  As both the thematic elements and the narrative ramp to their climaxes and conclusions, some ends tie up nicely. Others, signi...

"That's what you get for having a dream. It always ends up the same way: tears and disillusionment. Believe me, you're better off being erased and feeling nothing." Rick is joined once again by Nomad (The Retro Wildlands) to continue their analysis on  Detroit: Become Human. As Kara and Alice continue to search for shelter, gruff Detroit cop Hank struggles to find camaraderie in his new Android pa...

"The world doesn't like those who are different, Markus. Don't let anyone tell you who you should be." This week marks the start of the analysis series on Detroit: Become Human ! Rick is joined by Nomad (The Retro Wildlands) to dissect Quantic Dream's 2018 narrative-based game. Citizenship, sentience, equity...are artificial intelligence machines - that is to say, androids - deserving of such thin...

Welcome to 2025! It's going to be a great year for Pixel Project Radio, and we sincerely hope it's a great year for you, too. Setting the energy for the new year, Rick and Chris (Retro Hangover Podcast) lay out 7 games a piece that they feel are underrated - games that YOU should play! Why we feel they're underrated, what we mean by that phrase, why we love them, and more. Please enjoy - here's to...

Another year in the books! I hope that 2024 was as fruitful as you had hoped. Take the time to rejuvinate and rest as we move into 2025 - and why not start by checking out my 10 favorite games I palyed in 2024? As always, they're not necessarily  from 2024. Thanks for your continued support, all. See you in the new year! Click on the following to find PPR on the web! Patreon Join our Discord Twitt...

And some said it could never be done. This week, Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog) joins me to talk all things Souls games - particularly, what finally "clicked" that made me a believer. Join us as we discuss what makes a Souls game, how fighting game knowledge can improve your experience, and why success in these blisteringly difficult games lies, perplexingly, within Zen. Please enjoy! Click...

As December winds down, Pixel Project Radio is putting out some more "relaxed" episodes, some content that's more approachable and digestible. To start, I thought I'd put out a fairly informal and personal essay: reflecting on ten games from my childhood that really stuck with me and influenced my tastes. Some formed lifelong preferences, others simply gave me many pleasant memories. Please enjoy...

"The answer that came to me again and again was play. Every human society in recorded history has games. We don't just solve problems out of necessity. We do it for fun...Games are part of what makes us human. We see the world as a mystery, a puzzle, because we've always been a species of problem-solvers."  This week, Rick is joined by Alex (Low Five Gaming) to approach the brinks of phenomenal co...

"I never meant to hurt anyone." "No one ever does, Walker." This week, Rick is joined once again by Chris Coplien (Retro Hangover Podcast) for a critical analysis of Spec Ops: The Line,  Yager Development's masterclass in subversive narratives in gaming. Players take control of Walker as he, along with squadmates Adams and Lugo, embark on a rescue mission in Dubai. Heroes...right? Deontology versu...

We bring back roundtable discussions with this week's episode! Rick is joined by Charlie Young and Eric Gess (The Unlockables Podcast) to talk through the reasons we've gravitated toward video games throughout our childhoods as well as adult years. Power fantasies to escapism, rekindling old friendships to discovering new communities, honing a craft as one might an instrument to just relaxing with...

You think we have a choice, is that it? Rick is joined once again by Jon (Video Game Lounge Podcast) for the finale of their narrative analysis of  The Last of Us ! Ethical and moral lines are examined as Joel is confronted with a question that shapes the core of his character: how far is one willing to go for what one perceives as "justice?" Please enjoy! Overview of Thomas Hobbes Gene Park inter...

Please note: this series has been extended to a total of 3 episodes! There is still one more in the series!  The journey west continues, as Rick and Jon (Video Game Lounge Podcast) continue to dissect The Last of Us.  New companions are met and old friends revisited as Joel and Ellie continue on their search for the Fireflies. Part II covers up to and through Tommy's Dam. Please enjoy! Overview of...

Our luck had to run out sooner or later. This week, Rick is joined by Jon (Video Game Lounge Podcast) to dissect  The Last of Us Part I , the critically acclaimed Naughty Dog title that became the posterchild for cinematic games. Part I of this series sees us introduced to Joel, his partner Tess, and a young girl named Ellie as the three navigate the harsh reality of a post-societal world ravaged...

Don't get holy on me, James. This town called you, too. You and me are the same. We're not like other people. Don't you know that? This week we conclude  Silent Hill 2, the psychological horror titan from Team Silent. A deep descent - figuratively and literally - into James Sunderland's psyche shows horrors and suffering that nobody saw coming in the opening hour or two of the game. And what makes...

Maybe...you hated her...!  Just in time for the Konami/Bloober Team remake, Rick is joined by returning guest Dustin to analyze the critically acclaimed psychological horror game Silent Hill 2.  A separate entity from its progenitor,  Silent Hill 2 sees players take the role of James Sunderland, a man searching for his late wife after receiving a mysterious letter from her three years after her pa...

This week, Rick is joined by Phil (Deleted Saves Podcast) for an analysis of the original  Silent Hill , Konami's foray into psychological horror on the Playstation 1. While there is comparatively less to "analyze" in this first installment, it laid the path steady for the series to become the juggernaut of tension and storytelling that it is today. Learn about the town's humble beginnings and how...

"Churches can be rebuilt easier than faith."  Rick is joined by Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) once again to conclude their critical analysis of Pentiment ! As Andreas continues his investigation, the layers of the past - Pentimento - begin to become clear. But all is not as it seems. The history of Tassing, the identity of the Thread-Puller, Andreas's grief, and more are observed in great detail in...

"Art is illusion, storytelling, but in their most sublime form, these images illuminate a path to truth." This week, Rick is joined by Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) to begin a critical analysis of  Pentiment , a 2022 narrative adventure game from Obsidian Studios. Taking the role of journeyman artist Andreas Mahler, players will navigate the small Bavarian town of Tassing as havoc sweeps the town i...

Does it hurt to be reborn? Rick is joined once again by Dave (Tales from the Backlog) and Matt ("Fun" and Games) to conclude the narrative analysis of 1000xRESIST . The themes of the games begin to coalesce as the origins of the Occupants are revealed and secrets of the AllMother are discovered. Sisters must burn. We hope you enjoy! sunset visitor studio Remy Siu AMA Developer Interview, GameDev M...

We sinned. We sinned and we are still paying for it to this day. This week, Rick is joined by Dave (Tales from the Backlog) and Matt ("Fun" and Games) for a critical analysis of 1000xRESIST , a work that blends the aesthetics of theatre, philosophy, and lived, human experiences into a striking package. Part I features a broad, non-spoiler discussion on big picture ideas, themes, and mechanics, and...

Don't be so surprised; this is the power of will, a fundamental power that exists within everyone. What you are witnessing is simply your perception of it. And you know what? Perception and pain are but one and the same. So... go ahead... Feel my pain for yourself! The final installment of our miniseries on  Xenosaga Episode I is here! We reach an exciting conclusion, but are ultimately left with...

"I can't believe I just handed over top-secret company info to the Federation without permission... I am SO fired..." The miniseries continues, as we dive back into Xenosaga, Episode 1 ! As more questions arise with answers that elude for now, the plot thickens. Was Joachim Mizrahi the genius we were led to believe? Is there more to KOS-MOS than meets the eyes? And just who is this rambunctious st...

I believe everyone has at least one skill that they excel in over all others. Its something that defines who they are. Shion...what is it that defines you? Part 2 of our  Xenosaga Episode I  miniseries continues! Although we covered less ground story-wise than anticipated, many themes of the game begin to be nurtured and setup for later success at this point in the game. We meet new party members,...

Please enjoy this extra episode in your feeds this month as we continue through Xenosaga Episode I!  Click on the following to find PPR on the web! Patreon Join our Discord Twitter Instagram Bluesky Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of ch...

This light once symbolized civilization – the very will of the human race. But what can be gleaned from the light we see today? The people of this world have cast away their will to create, drowning themselves instead in an endless cycle of consumption… This week, Rick is joined by Chris (Retro Hangover) and Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) to dive into a cult classic from the minds of Tetsuya Takahas...