Pixel Project Radio: A Video Game Podcast

Missingno wiped my save file! This week, Rick and Ben keep it a little lowkey and talk about all things buggy, all things broken, and all things unfinished. This conversation goes down multiple different avenues, from serious issues such as crunch in the gaming industry to wondering what a "Mike Meyers" glitch would look like. Do we make you...erm, sorry. We hope you enjoy! PATREON: www.patreon.co...

50 episodes?! What a ride! To close out spooky season '22, Rick and Ben tackle the indie game that took the end of 2021 by storm - Inscryption. What happens when you mix rogue elements, a card game, and meta light-horror together? It's an interesting game, and between the mechanics, lore, and meta-ness there's a lot to talk about. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking about it!...

Spooked ya! This week, Rick and Ben get into the holiday spirit by reading some scaaaaary stories. You'll hear: Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," Long's "The Pale Man," and the internet creepypasta "Ben Drowned." We thought that this would be a nice change of pace, and maybe the start of a fun holiday tradition. Enjoy! PATREON: www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 TW...

RIP, we hardly knew ye. Kicking off our very spooky spectacular month of October is none other than the infamous scrapped teaser for "Silent Hills," P.T. While we didn't have the chance to experience this when it was current in 2014, believe us when we say it still packs a wallop; this is possibly one of the scariest gaming experiences either of us have ever had. There's a ton to talk about in thi...

"I get it. This won't stop until I die. But when I die, I want it to hurt. When my friends leave, when I have to let go, when this entire town is wiped off the map, I want it to hurt. Bad. I want to lose. I want to get beaten up. I want to hold on until I'm thrown off and everything ends. And you know what? Until that happens, I want to hope again. And I want it to hurt. Because that means it mean...

One podcast or three, it's all the same. Podcasts are power, and we're deliciously strong! Join Rick and special guests Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog) and Ryan (List Off Podcast) as they dive headfirst into the past, present, and future talking about the hit JRPG Chrono Trigger! This episode covers background, development, music, and the story up to around meeting Robo. Part 2 coming soon!...

"Once you've met someone you never really forget them. It just takes a while for your memories to return." This week, Ben and Rick are taking on their toughest challenge yet: narrowing down the masterworks of Studio Ghibli to their Top 3 favorites. There's just so much to love about this studio, and it was difficult for us NOT to gush about everything we touched on. We also read all of your listen...

It all began when I saw this sphere of you... This week, Rick presents his first critical essay on an often pushed aside title, Final Fantasy X-2. It's a game that was the first direct sequel the series ever put out - and is unique in far more ways than just that. Former High Summoner Yuna is joined by Rikku and newcomer Paine as the trio set out to get to the bottom of a mysterious sphere. Their...

Please enjoy this preview of our Patron-only episodes! If you'd like to hear more bonus content in the future or if you'd like to join the folks who have decided to support the show, head on over to www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio and take a look at what we offer. Thanks! The first episode of Pixel Patron Radio (aka Sunday Shorts, aka Relaxin' with Rick, aka "just don't call me late for dinner,"...

We're not frame perfect, but we try to be. This week, Mikey Tabletop from the Big Drink Energy Podcast joins Rick to talk all things fighting games. It's no secret that PPR loves a good narrative, but Rick actually grew up playing fighting games primarily! In this episode, we cover a very abridged history of the fighting game community and talk about some of our favorites. Street Fighter, Mortal K...

www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio That's right, we have a Patreon! Take a listen to this short episode to hear why we set it up, how you can support, and a peek into what you'll get for doing so. Thanks! 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...

みんな、 こんにちは！ This week, Rick brings you the first solo - and the first scripted - episode of Pixel Project Radio! In this episode, we talk all about visual novels - what they are, what they aren't, and who they're for. Spoiler alert - they're *probably* for you! Rick gives four visual novels that are great for beginners and why he believes they are, and ends with three recommendations of...

We're back, simpler and cleaner than ever. Rick and Ben return with their second and final coverage of the early 2000s JRPG, Kingdom Hearts. We get through the entirety of the story in this one, discussing some of the themes, what we liked and didn't like about specific story beats, and our overall thoughts on whether or not the sometimes ambitious, sometimes confounding plot did what it set out t...

The only thing that can save Hyrule this time? Impeccable rhythm. Rick is joined this week by Keith from the Main Quest Podcast to talk about the indie hit Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda! This spiritual successor to Crypt was crafted with extreme care with permission from Nintendo, and the result is a creative adventure using IPs we all know and love. Ric...

"I've been having these weird thoughts lately...like is any of this for real? Or not?" The time has finally come for Rick and Ben to hop into their own personal Gummi Ships (of course we have Gummi Ships, what podcaster doesn't?) and face the darkness head on as they cover the Square/Disney crossover hit, Kingdom Hearts. Rick and Ben both have extremely fond memories of this game from their childh...

Be careful up on that mountain, lest ye fall curse to the forces that inhabit it...or, get pranked. This week, Rick and Ben do their best to survive in the Canadian wilderness of Supermassive's Until Dawn. A love letter to 80s horror and all the camp and tropes that come with it, Until Dawn is an interactive experience - it's almost like playing a movie. There are many different ways the story can...

Unfortunately, this episode isn't ENTIRELY dedicated to the original Super Mario Bros. movie... This week, Rick and Ben dive into the intersection of movies and video games! Everything from licensed games to video game movies is touched upon, and no tangent is spared! Seriously - this might be one of our more laid back episodes. Every tangent from Frank Reynolds to the still standing Star Wars Epi...

Alternate title: Rick and Ben get existential. Everything is the definition of an art game and it in no way lacks charm. Still, this game - and indeed this episode - might not be for everyone; some of you will appreciate the conversations around religion and thought, while others will think we're shallowly blowing hot air. Truthfully? It's a bit of both. But "Everything" is, nevertheless, a unique...

"Ah ha ha. One must always press play on a podcast. That's what a true gentleman does." This week, your gentlemanly hosts Rick and Ben take a trip to St. Mystere to tackle Professor Layton and the Curious Village. This quaint puzzle game debuted on the Nintendo DS in 2007 and quickly captured the hearts of many via Layton's suave demeanor and the quirky brain teasers and puzzles. What's the secret...

Hello there! This week, Rick and Ben are joined by Brian and Ryan of The ListOff Podcast! As such, today's episode is a list - our top 3 favorite Star Wars games! There are so many good ones from which to choose, and it really took all of us down a trip on memory lane. Do you think your favorite game made our lists? Only one way to find out! Do press play or do not...there is no...uh, well you get...

"They say this next test was designed by one of Aperture's Nobel Prize winners. I don't remember what the prize was for, but I know it wasn't for being immune to neurotoxin." It's our first birthday! As such, we decided we wanted to tackle on of the most well-beloved games in the canon: Valve's landmark sequel, Portal 2. Rick and Ben are joined once again by friend of the show Charlie Young, and t...

"What, No Small Talk? No Chit-Chat? That's The Trouble With The World Today. No One Takes The Time To Do A Really Sinister Interrogation Anymore." Join secret agents Ben and Rick in this week's episode covering the landmark FPS on the Nintendo 64, GoldenEye 007. This game was a major turning point for the genre, but how does it hold up today? And what about emulation - does that "count?" We discus...

"If we lived forever, maybe we'd have time to understand things. But as it is, I think the best we can do is try to open our eyes, and appreciate how strange and brief all of this is." This week, Ben and Rick dive into the past in the almost stranger than fiction tale of What Remains of Edith Finch. This work deftly ties in themes of the past and death anxiety with nuanced writing, and the result...

"I fucking hate my life, and everyone hates me. I've found peace in knowing this." This week, Rick is joined by friend of the show and friend in real life Charlie Young as they tackle LISA: The Painful, an RPG described as "a life ruining experience." LISA is the story of a broken man seeking redemption in the face of an apocalyptic world - but that barely scratches the surface, as this game featu...

Nosegrind into this week's episode of Pixel Project Radio as we cover the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series! Ben and Rick are joined by guest and friend of the show Dave Jackson, host of the Tales From The Backlog Podcast and co-host of A Top 3 Podcast. The three of them relive their youth regarding the THPS series, reminiscing on the impact it had not just on gaming but on popular culture as well. Hear...