That Pixel Life

Lumines Remastered, Unravel Two & Next Gen Predictions: Ep12

This week the gang sits down to discuss the potential of the next generation and what trends we’re seeing now that could lead us into certain directions in the industry. Can the Playstation brand continue to be on top even without features like cross-play? Did the Fortnite fiasco put them in a bind? Will Microsoft’s focus on services help them reach the top? Can they pull themselves out of the 1st party drought? We share our predictions.

Games we discuss this week are:

• Lumines Remastered
• Unravel Two
• Nex Machina
• Pokemon GO
• Yoku’s Island Express

Afterwards, Zach gives us his honest opinion on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Alaina vents her frustrations with her new Android phone, and Shannon shares his tales of failure at the local water park.

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Hollow Knight, Yoku's Island Express & Addiction Disorder: Ep11

This week we explore the World Health Organization’s decision to classify gaming addiction as a mental disorder. Has there been enough studies on the subject to justify the addition? Are there other factors involved instead of the blame solely on gaming? Find out our thoughts on the matter.

In our Weekly Console-tation segment, we discuss Hollow Knight, Yoku’s Island Adventure and Octopath Traveler, all for the Nintendo Switch. Afterwards, we discuss Japanese role-playing games and the critical pieces that create a great game in that genre.

We wrap it all up with a discussion on Disney ending Star Wars spin-off films, the odd trend of “plant nights” and more.

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Ubisoft, Sony and Nintendo - E3 2018 Part Two: Ep10

 

In part two of our E3 2018 impressions we wrap up the rest of the conferences including UbiSoft, Sony and Nintendo. We discuss all of the announcements made at each conference and how we feel each company performed.

Also, Josh talks about the latest controversy surrounding Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch. Sony has created a lot of headaches for fans of Epic’s battle royale shoot-em-up and we share our thoughts on the matter.

Finally, we wrap the show up with our overall feelings of E3 this year, who we thought won E3 and what each of our personal top 5 games of the show are.

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EA, Microsoft & Bethesda - E3 2018 Part One: Ep09

We kick off our E3 2018 celebration by delivering part one of our in-depth impressions of this year's press conferences. In this episode we are reunited with Robby Steltenpohl to break down EA Games, Microsoft and Bethesda.

First off, the crew takes a look at EA Play 2018 and discuss all of the announcements such as Battlefield V, Anthem and Madden 19. Also, we ponder if EA Games may be wasting their time putting together their own segregated show from the other big players in the industry.

Next up, we cover Microsoft's jam packed conference by going around the table and discussing what stood out to us the most. Afterwards, we decide if Microsoft was able to dig themselves out of the trench they've burried themselves into this generation.

Finally, we discuss Bethesda's show including our impressions of Fallout 76, Doom Eternal and more. Also, we poke a little fun at the awkward situations that arose at this show including Todd Howard's stand-up comedy routine and an unenthusiastic crowd during a surprise Andrew WK performance.

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E3 2018 Predictions with Chris "CJ" Johnston: Ep08

E3 2018 is quickly approaching and the crew welcomes Chris “CJ” Johnston from Player One Podcast and Adult Swim Games to peek into our crystal ball and see if we can predict how each of the big players in the industry will handle themselves. We break down all of the major upcoming conferences and explore what each company needs to accomplish in order to win E3 this year, along with what titles we think could be announced.

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Detroit: Become Human, Dark Souls: Remastered and An Epic Lawsuit: Ep07

 

On this week’s show, we dive deep into Detroit: Become Human, David Cage’s new adventure title for the Playstation 4. Our thoughts may surprise you. Also, we dig into a bit of Dark Souls Remastered and Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Edition as well.

Industry buzz this week includes PUBG’s developer Bluehole suing Epic Games over Fortnite and its alleged theft of IP, a slew of new game announcements including Pokemon Let’s GO and Fallout 76, as well as Apple killing off the Steam Link app on iOS devices.

Games we discuss this week are as follows:

• Detroit: Become Human
• Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
• Dark Souls Remastered
• Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Edition

Finally, we top it all off with a bit of impressions of Solo: A Star Wars story and Zach’s son’s impressive knowledge of dinosaurs.

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State of Decay 2, Best Buy Woes & Deadpool 2: Ep06

This week on That Pixel Life, we discuss Best Buy killing off Gamer’s Club Unlocked and why we feel the company thought it was time for it to go. We discuss Nintendo’s dockless Switch option coming to Japan. Also, we dive into the Battlefield V reveal and how we feel about the latest entry in the long-running franchise.

.Games we discuss this week are:

• State of Decay 2
• Detective Pikachu
• Ni No Kuni II
• Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
• OnRush Beta
• Brawlhala
• and more…

Finally, we wrap it all up by discussing Deadpool 2, ripping the crotch of your pants in public and the disappointment of the new Arctic Monkeys album.

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Pre-E3 Information Overload & Announcements: Ep05

This week on That Pixel Life, we dig deep into all of the pre-E3 announcements and rumors that hit the web.

Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII was officially revealed and we break down all of the main points from that presentation. The latest Inside Xbox stream delivered some news about No Man’s Sky and Microsoft’s new accessibility controller that we dive into. Also, we discuss Shenmue III’s delay, Boss Key Studios closing, a possible Star Fox racing game incoming and more.

Games we discuss this week are:

• Rage
• Super Hot
• Dark Souls: Remastered Network Test
• Pokemon GO
• Lawbreakers
• and more...

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Nintendo's Online Service Dissected & Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze: Ep04

In this episode of That Pixel Life, the gang breaks down Nintendo's recently revealed online service launching in September. Is Nintendo offering an attractive service compared to the big two? Will Nintendo catch flak from removing functionality from the Switch in favor of this service? What about Virtual Console?

Also, Wal-Mart drops a big leak that may have potentially revealed several key titles being announced at E3 this year. We give our thoughts on those titles and question their legitimacy.

Games we discuss are as follows:

• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
• Detroid: Become Human Demo
• God of War
• Kirby: Star Allies
• Fortnite
• Dungeon Defenders 2

Finally, we wrap it all up with a week in review that features rants about expensive trash cans, frustrations over building IKEA furniture and making sure to show your momma some love this weekend.

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Wipeout VR, Tomb Raider & Infinity War: Ep03

This week on the show, the gang discusses the recently released trailers for Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Red Dead Redemption 2. Where do these games fall on our anticpation lists now? Also, we have a good laugh at a retro gamer who discovered heroin inside of an NES cartridge and talk a bit about the smart things Epic are doing with Fortnite.

Games we played and discuss this week are as follows:

• Puzzle Fighter iOS
• Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
• Wipeout: Omega Collection VR
• God of War
• Battle Chasers: Nightwar

Due to some recent feedback, the gang also go into various off-topic discussions including that time Zach and Shannon got kicked out of a TGI Fridays, Josh's struggle to separate the artist from the art with the recent Kanye West debacle, and a bit of Alaina's trip to Japan last fall.

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