Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game Podcast

"Even if you don't understand... don't worry, your mitochondria will. They've always known..." This week, Rick is joined by Nomad of the Retro Wildlands Podcast to face biological horror within the cult classic Parasite Eve. A genuinely unique marriage of JRPG and survival horror, Parasite Eve is a special game in the catalogue of Square. In today's episode, Rick and Nomad dive into the developmen...

Out of all of the Digimon games, this is most definitely one of them. This week, Rick is joined by Aaron (Super Pod Saga) and Chris (A Novel Console) to dive into the digital world as they cover Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth ! This was the first Digimon game the US got after the series had been more or less dormant since 2007. While it has plenty to like about it, there is much holding it back. In t...

This week, something a little different. Rick is joined by the staff of a local retro gaming and collecting store, Warp Zone, to talk all things retro gaming! Guests Nicole, Adam, Carey, and Nick join for a discussion all about what got us into the hobby, what makes it fulfilling, the inherent challenges and problems of the economy of retro gaming, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned collecto...

"Link, some day you will leave this island...I just know it in my heart. Don't ever forget me...If you do, I'll never forgive you!" This week, Rick is joined by returning guest hosts Alex (Low 5 Gaming) and Keith (Main Quest Podcast) to talk about the first major handheld title in the Zelda franchise: Link's Awakening ! This game marks a lot of firsts for the series, and is an overall unique entry...

I choo-choo-choose y- wait, that's a different long-running animated franchise... This week, Jay Davis of Super Bracket Bros joins Rick to talk all about Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, remakes of the original generation 2 Pokemon games. What more can be said about Pokemon? It's one of the longest running media franchises out there, and is absolutely ubiquitous in our culture. Gen 2 games were p...

We entered this episode but Game Boys...and we left it Game Men. This week, it's all about the handhelds that captivated generations: Nintendo's line of Game Boy handhelds. Special guests Dave (Tales from the Backlog) and Alex (Low 5 Gaming) join the episode to take a stroll down memory lane, looking at the first three (major) iterations of the Game Boy: the original, the Color, and the Advance. S...

Earthbound Papas is such a good name. It's difficult to discuss the music of video games without encountering a few titans of the industry, and among the tallest stands Nobuo Uematsu, a veteran composer perhaps most well-known for the Final Fantasy series. Uematsu's influence and styles run so much deeper than what many of us might expect, though. In this episode, Rick is joined by Jameson of the...

Surprise! It's our first "first impressions" video here on the show, and what a way to begin - FINAL FANTASY XVI releases this week, and we could not be more excited! I am joined by Ryan (List Off Podcast) and Kolby (Switch It Up! Podcast) to talk about the free playable demo. What we thought, what we're looking forward to, and more. Very casual episode, but we hope you enjoy nonetheless! MORE LIS...

“Well… I don’t believe in curses either, but to incur the grudge of a woman is a horrifying thing.” This week features the third essay on Pixel Project Radio, titled "The Thematic Elements of Catherine." Atlus released this cult hit in 2011, and it has always lived within the shadows of its much more successful and flashy siblings bearing the Persona name. This is a shame, as Catherine is a wholly...

This is a BONUS EPISODE that I'm uploading to the main feed. It was our patron-exclusive back in February, and Ryan from the List Off Podcast joins me to talk all things Marvel Snap! This game has lost a bit of steam at the time of writing, but it's still going plenty strong. We hope you enjoy! PATREON: www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 TWITTER: https://twitt...

Now this is a high-class 'cast! Rick is joined this week by Eric Gess, host of The Unlockables Podcast, as they parry, dash, and shoot their way through the 2017 smash hit, Cuphead ! There's a lot to love about this game, but it isn't without its hangups - specifically, it's devilishly difficult! Can the loving charm of the animation and music save it? What about the puns?! We get to all of this a...

"Why do people insist on creating things that will inevitably be destroyed? Why do people cling to life, knowing that they must someday die? ...Knowing that none of it will have meant anything once they do?" The time has come to close out one of the greatest JRPGs of all time. The final stretch of the game is some of the finest it has to offer; join Rick and special guest Chris as they dig into a...

Ugh...family drama. This week, Rick is ferried by the Stygian Boatman down the River Styx along with good friends Nick and Will, of the Friday Night Gamecast. The destination? None other than Hades! This smash hit from Supergiant Games was many's GOTY choice, and it's clear why: a satisfying gameplay loop, blistering music, endearing characters, and more. Hear about our thoughts on the narrative s...

"Judge me not by my head, but by the deliciousness of the soup inside!" This week, Rick is joined by Alex from Low 5 Gaming to talk all about Devolver Digital's indie hit, Death's Door! Part Zelda-like, part Souls-like, Death's Door takes the concept of mortality and tasks players with reaping souls as their job. No, really - it's like a 9 to 5! There's so much that is special about this game, and...

My podcast is a chip in your pile. Ante up! We're back once again with the next installment of Final Fantasy 6, being joined as ever by Chris Coplien of the Retro Hangover Podcast. This episode covers the aftermath of the opera all the way up to the World of Ruin. There is a LOT of meat in today's episode, and it features some of the greatest moments in this game - and in JRPG history. We hope you...

This podcast is right in the center of the...the volume is right in the center of the...look, just press play and listen to us talk Pokemon, alright? This week, Rick is joined by Josh Covel from the Still Loading Podcast to talk all things Pokemon Snap! Pokemon has always been a juggernaut in the entertainment sphere, but it was at its full power in the late 90s and early 2000s. Cue Pokemon Snap,...

I'm a general, not some podcasting floozy! We're back once again for our continuing mini-series on Final Fantasy 6. This episode goes through some incredibly memorable moments from the game, including suplexing a train and (up to and finishing with) the game's famous opera scene. We also meet a pesky octopus. Joined once again by Chris from Retro Hangover, so you know we're going to have a great t...

"You want me to understand your sadness? You think I'm going to sympathize with you? I swore to protect my sister/daughter and my friends. If someone puts them in danger, they must stand aside or be cut down!" We reach the exciting conclusion as Rick and special guest host Dave (Tales From the Backlog) finish the story of NieR Replicant. We go through endings A through D, touching on the differenc...

"I PREFER the term 'treasure hunter!'" This week, Rick and Ben are joined by Chris Coplien of the Retro Hangover Podcast to talk all about one of the most important JRPGs of all time: Final Fantasy 6. The final mainline FF title for the SNES, FF6 pushed the boundaries of what a JRPG could be, and set a new tone for the series moving forward; whereas 1 through 5 were somewhat more lighthearted, 6 m...

"You don't get to decide who lives and who dies. She has a life! She has meaning and worth, and we're going to save her! Everyone has something to live for. Even Kainé...even Yonah." This week, Dave Jackson (Tales From the Backlog) joins Rick as they discuss NieR: Replicant, the 2010/2021 action JRPG from the mind of Yoko Taro. Taro has a penchant for telling bleak stories with humanity at their c...

Ahoy, tromboners! Please enjoy this bonus episode being released into the feed! This was originally in the Patron-only feed back in September, and I thought it'd be a fun treat for the end of the year to put it into the main feed as well! Have a safe new year! PATREON: www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopo...

Thanks for another great year, everyone! We reflect on our time in 2022, answer listener mail, and more! On to 2023! PATREON: www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And...

merry chrysler Join the festivities, the japes, the jaunts, and the shenanigans this week as Rick and Ben reminisce about our holiday memories. We also listen to all of your submissions. Thanks to everyone who submitted, and happy holidays to all! PATREON: www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 TWITTER: @pixelprojectpod INSTAGRAM: @pixelprojectradiopodcast Thank y...

Podcasters in the half shell. Turtletastic! On this episode, Rick is joined by Eric of The Unlockables Podcast and Mikey Tabletop from the Big Drink Energy Podcast to talk all things Turtle! Namely though, the conversation is focused on the hit new beat 'em up, Shredder's Revenge. Does this work as a love letter to the beat 'em ups of old? How do we feel about the music? And who's our favorite bra...

We're back from the past, in the future, talking about a game from the past! This week, Rick is joined once again by Ryan from List Off Podcast and Dave from Tales From The Backlog to finish up Chrono Trigger. What happens to our group of heroes - can they defeat Lavos? Magus? Will they ever return to the Millennial Fair? Will Ryan sing a popular Lizzo song? Answers to all of this and more, on the...