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Pixels & Ink

392 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 1 rating

The Pixels and Ink Podcast is your link to the world of Comics and Video Games all from a Canadian Perspective. Every Friday hear the crew of CGMagazine as they talk about the news, the latest games, and random things that interest them.

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Episodes

Pixels & Ink #262 - Hacks and Thrones

August 11, 2017 23:22 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

While game news was slow this week at Pixels and Ink, the entertainment news managed to keep the team busy with everything from HBO, Netflix and The Dark Tower.

Pixels & Ink #261 - Retro Throwback

July 28, 2017 19:37 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

This week, the Pixels and Ink Podcast team hear about how the Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago failed on many levels. Phil gives the lowdown on Atomic Blonde as well as dives into the fact James Camron wants to revive the Terminator franchise. The full team discuss some of the games they have gone back to and how they are still fun even after many years.

Pixels & Ink #260 - Dream Daddy Ghost Stories

July 21, 2017 21:53 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

This week, the Pixels and Ink Podcast team get all the juicy details from Brendan Frye about the billions made through videogame add-ons from the AAA’s. Phil Brown talks about Casey Affleck’s role as a sheet wearing ghost in A Ghost Story, and one of the most disgusting movies ever made – Kuso. Brendan Quinn and Lisa Mior got their hands on a Dream Daddy, and Phil tells us why he can’t get enough of Splatoon 2.

Pixels & Ink #259 - Serial Homecoming

July 14, 2017 16:42 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

The Pixels and Ink Podcast has added members this week as Brendan Quinn and Lisa Mior bring their irreverent charm to the cast. Discussing the new low cost, Oculus Rift, projected to cost just over $200. We also dive into what the Astro/Logitech merger means for gamers, and Phil talks all about Spider-Man: Homecoming. The fun does not stop there, as Lisa wants to talk all about Disco Bear, and Quinn dives into what makes Serial Cleaner such a fun romp, especially for people that enjoy Hitman.

Pixels & Ink #258 - Loot and Apes

July 07, 2017 21:10 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MB

With Cody leaving CGMagazine, Brendan and Phil are joined by Cole Watson tech expert and Lisa Mior for this week’s Pixels and Ink Podcast. They discuss the new Assassin’s Creed Netflix show, Microsoft Layoffs, Paradox purchase of Triumph and the new Overwatch character Doomfist. Phil discusses how exciting War for the Planet of the Apes is, and Brendan digs back into Diablo III.

Pixels & Ink #257 - SNES and Demons

June 30, 2017 20:28 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

On this episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast brought to you by Bunz, Cody Brendan and Jesse Cabral sit down to talk everything geeky. Brendan and Jesse hit up the Rec Room in Toronto, while Cody and Brendan debate if the SNES Mini is actually worth the price

Pixels & Ink #256 - Medieval Explosives

June 23, 2017 21:25 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

On this episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast, there is chaos as Cody's phone stopped working and he couldn't get the news! Luckily, Brendan came to the rescue to tell the world about the latest word in the gaming industry. Phil saw Transformers and Baby Driver, leaving him with a week of extreme highs and lows, and since he missed out on E3, Cody and Brendan give Phil the run down of the most anticipated titles from the show.

Pixels & Ink #255 - E3 2017 Day 3

June 19, 2017 13:47 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

With E3 now over, the team discusses their thoughts on this year's event and what it will be remembered as, while also talking about their favourite games from the show like Metroid: Samus Returns, Total War: Warhammer II and more

Pixels & Ink #254 - E3 2017 Day 2

June 18, 2017 02:48 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

E3 2017 Day 2 is here and the CGMagazine crew go over the best things they have seen on the show floor. Cody talks about his time playing Middle-earth: Shadow of War, while Elias talks about his Time with Sonic Forces.

Pixels & Ink - 253 - E3 2017 Day 1

June 14, 2017 15:19 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

On this special episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast E3 2017 Edition brought to you by the Bunz Network, Cody, Brendan, Lisa and Elias discuss the big conferences from the weekend. Along with that, the team talks about their highlights from the show from day one which include: Mario Odyssey, Total Warhammer 2, Sword of Ditto and more!

Pixels & Ink #252 - E3 Blues

June 09, 2017 18:57 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

On this Episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast brought to you by CGMagazine and Bunz Podcast Network, Cody, Brendan and Phil are excited for the Nintendo Wing of the Universal Theme Park in Japan. Phil talks about the Mummy and Arms, while Cody and Brendan talk about E3.

Pixels & Ink #251 - Goodbye PS3

June 02, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

On this episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast, Phil is away, so Cody and Brendan call on our resident tech expert Cole to talk gaming. With the PlayStation 3 ceasing production in Japan, the gang talks about their favourite memories with the console, it’s rough launch and how it compared to the current offerings on the market. Cole talks about Portal Knights and Skies of Arcadia and Cody played Victor Vran: Overkill Edition.

Pixels & Ink #250 - Destiny of Baywatch

May 27, 2017 04:23 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

On this episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast. Cody, Brendan and Phil go down a rabbit hole of forgotten movie formats while Phil talks about Baywatch and Pirates of the Caribbean. Brendan played Destiny 2, Phil got his hands on Injustice 2 and Cody feels a little different about Breath of the Wild.

Pixels & Ink #249 - Alien and Destiny

May 19, 2017 18:33 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

This week's episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast brought to you by CGM and Bunz Network, we have a two man band as Brendan Is in L.A. trying out Destiny 2. Phil saw Alien: Covanent, and previews Street Fighter II on the Switch, while Cody needs to talk to Phil about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Pixels & Ink #248 - Prey and Sailing

May 13, 2017 22:57 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

On this episode of the Pixels and Ink podcast, Phil saw Alien: Covanent, and The Belko Experiment. The gang talks about a new Deadpool animated series, and Jesse the Body Ventura. Brendan played Prey while Cody played Sailaway. Check it out!

Pixels & Ink #247 - Galaxy of Fun

May 05, 2017 21:35 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

On this episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast, Cody Brendan and Phil talk about their favourite Star Wars games. They also discuss how great Lucas Arts was while Cody mixes up his Super Star Wars games. Phil reviews Guardians of the Galaxy, and talks about the late great Jonathan Demme.

Pixels & Ink #246 - Is VR Dead?

April 30, 2017 21:34 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

VR Investment is down year over year, and little is coming out in the way of long VR games, so the panel on this week’s episode discuss if VR is slowly dying, or if this is just growing pains for a new revolutionary medium.

Pixels & Ink #245 - SNES Mini

April 21, 2017 21:48 - 59 minutes - 41.6 MB

On this weeks Episode of the Pixels and Ink podcast, Cody, Phil and Brendan talk about their faviourite SNES games, and how Microsoft being an under dog this console generations has lead to innovation. On top of all that, Phil got to see Free Fire between play sessions for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Pixels & Ink #244 - Playing with Power

April 14, 2017 21:58 - 1 hour - 53 MB

The Nintendo NES Classic is discontinued, and Pixels and Ink is here to talk about it. The cast also dives into the best 3D platformers of the classic PSOne/N64 era, what Geronimo del Toro may be up to in relation to Star Wars, the majesty of The Fate of the Furious and the joys of Persona. Cody also jumps in with some talk of Old Time Hockey and the Switch. It is a packed show so sit down, put your headphones on and enjoy.

Pixels & Ink #243 - Ghost in the Persona

April 07, 2017 22:10 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

On this episode of Pixels and Ink, Cody, Phil and Brendan talk about the most offensive ads in gaming. Phil saw The Void and Ghost in the Shell, while Cody and Brendan talk about Everything and Persona 5.

Pixels & Ink #242 - Nathan Stark

March 31, 2017 21:52 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

On this week's episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast broght to you by Comics Gaming Magazine, Cody Brendan and Jordan talk about Ghost in the Shell, and if fans should pay to see it on the premise that they want similar content. Phil is out sick this week, instead, Jordan shares his thoughts on Samurai Jack, while Cody talks about Everything.

Pixels & Ink #241 - Cody Hates Nintendo

March 24, 2017 18:54 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

On this week's episode of Pixels and Ink Cody doesn't hate Nintendo, he's just very disappointed in them. Phil talks about Power Rangers and Robocop, Brendan talks Mass Effect, and Cody plays Vikings - Wolves Of Midgard.

Pixels & Ink #240- No Man's Cody

March 17, 2017 22:03 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

On this episode of Pixels and Ink brought to you by CGMagazine, Cody says things about No Man's Sky. Phil talks about T2 Trainspotting and Beauty and the Beast while Brendan and Lisa got back from PAX and talk about Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days.

Pixels & Ink #239 - The Sickest Podcast

March 10, 2017 18:39 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

On this week's episode of Pixels & Ink brought to you by CGMagazine, Brendan is off at PAX, but editor Elias Blondeau joins the gang to talk about NieR: Automata. Phil saw Kong: Island, while Elias and Cody can't stop playing the Nintendo Switch.

Pixels & Ink #238 - A Switch for Logan

March 03, 2017 22:50 - 1 hour - 48 MB

With the Nintendo Switch now on store shelves, the crew at CGM sit down and talk about the nitty gritty on what the console does and what people should expect. Cody goes in deep on what Zelda: Breath of the Wild will offer fans, Phil talks about Logan, and Brendan is the Devil’s Advocate for all the excitement.

Pixels & Ink #237 - Switch on the Horizon

February 24, 2017 23:35 - 47 minutes - 33.6 MB

On this week's episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast, Phil saw Logan, Cody got to play with the Switch. The gang talks Zelda, the Joy-Con and the newest darkest X-Men movie.

Pixels & Ink #236 - Swich and Honor

February 17, 2017 19:24 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

On this episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast, Cody is tired Jordan gets political and Brendan is sour on Mel Gibson. They discuss Pewdiepie, For Honor and The Switch.

Pixels & Ink #235 - Justice for E3

February 10, 2017 23:58 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

On this Episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast brought to you by Comics Gaming Magazine, Cody, Brendan and Phil talk E3 being open to the public, Nicolas Winding Refn's new project and more. Phil watched Justice League Dark and The Lego Batman Movie, while Brendan played Nioh, and Cody played Urban Empire.

Pixels & Ink #234 - Switch and Rings

February 03, 2017 19:06 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

On this episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast brought to you by CGMagazine, Cody, Phil and Brendan talk about the Switch. Phil also watched Rings, and joined the cast with some Switch launch titles.

Pixels & Ink #233 - Making Music Money

January 27, 2017 18:16 - 50 minutes - 35.6 MB

On this week's movieless episode of the Pixels and Ink podcast brought to you by CGMagazine, we are without Phil. In his absense, former co-host Jordan Biordi joins us to talk game sales, analytics, and music, while Cody talks his experience playing realMyst.

Pixels & Ink #232 - Extreme Switch

January 20, 2017 21:36 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

On this episode of Pixles and Ink, Phil and Cody are excited for the Switch, while Brendan is reserving his judgement. Phil talks Split, xXx: the Return of Xander Cage and Founder.

Pixels & Ink #231 - Trucks and Vampires

January 13, 2017 21:06 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

On this week’s episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast brought to you by CGMagazine, Cody, Brendan and Phil talk about Final Fantasy VII’s delay. Cody and Brendan talk Hi-Rez Expo and Phil reviews Underworld Blood War and Monster Truck.

Pixels & Ink #230 - GOTY 2016

December 23, 2016 14:55 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

With 2016 coming to a close, the team at CGMagazine join together to sort out their game of the year. Looking at the top games this year, the group including, Cody Orme, Elias Blondeau, Lisa Mior, Lane Martin, and Brendan Frye, argue their case as to what they think should be the game of the year.

Pixels & Ink #229 - Wonder Woman Goes Rogue

December 17, 2016 01:12 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Phil, Melanie and Brendan sit down to discuss the potential for the Nintendo Switch. Phil saw Rogue One, Melanie can't believe its full title is A Star Wars Story. Brendan finished Dishonored 2 and Mel rocks out in Rock Band Rivals.

Pixels & Ink #228 - Batman and Building

December 02, 2016 18:25 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

This week on the Pixels and Ink podcast, everyone is back after a weeks hiatus and Phil Brendan and Cody go over all the latest news items from the week. Phil talks about Mario Maker 3DS and the 4th chapter of Tell Tale Batman series. Cody manages to enlighten everyone why Final Fantasy XV is an exciting release, and Brendan once again has had no time to dig into games.

Pixels & Ink #227 - Fantastic Pokemon Party

November 18, 2016 19:11 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

This week on podcast, Melanie, Cody and Phil discuss news from Nintendo. Phil saw Fantastic Beasts and where to find them and Mel relays her 4d movie experience. Cody takes a walk in the light with Pokemon Sun and got hands on with FFXV.

Pixels & Ink #226 - Dr. Phil Hacksaw

November 04, 2016 19:18 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Phil, Cody and Melanie sit down to discuss, well, a slow news week. Phil saw Doctor Strange, Hacksaw Ridge and gives Mel a few movie suggestions. Cody flips his truck for Farming Simulator 17.

Pixels & Ink #225 - Luke Warm Inferno

October 28, 2016 20:20 - 55 minutes - 38.7 MB

This week on the CGM podcast, Cody is a little upset with Bethesda. Phil saw and was unimpressed with Inferno, the sequel to The Dance Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. Melanie steps into the world of season three of Black Mirror.

Pixels & Ink #224 - Samurai Pizza Cast

October 22, 2016 00:14 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

Melanie is away this week while Brendan, Phil, Cody and Elias talk about Ouija: Origin of Evil, and Shin Godzilla. Elias has been playing all if the PSVR titles and Cody continues to talk about his disappointment in WWE 2K17.

Pixels & Ink #223 - Shameless Job

October 17, 2016 14:02 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Cody caves and returns to co-host the podcast with Mel. Phil also returns to explain The Phantasm franchise and review The Accountant. Mel dives into VR as Batman and Cody lives his dreams of pro wrestling with WWE 2K17.

Pixels & Ink - Bonus - Outlast 2 Interview

October 13, 2016 19:18 - 9 minutes - 6.96 MB

In a special interview, Lisa chats with Philippe Morin from Red Barrels about Outlast 2 from X16 in Toronto. She dives into what fans should expect from this installment and how the team are working to build a great immersive horror experience.

Pixels & Ink #222 - Gears of Jed

October 07, 2016 23:10 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

While Cody continues to protest the CGM podcast co-hosting duties, Mel and Brendan sit down with Jed. He discusses Gears of War 4 and Yo-Kai Watch 2. Mel saw Warcraft and Brendan leads the gang in a latest gaming news discussion. In a special interview segment, Lisa chats with Philippe Morin from Red Barrels about Outlast 2 from X16 in Toronto.

Pixels & Ink #221 - Cody vs Worried Pac-Man

September 30, 2016 20:23 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

This week on podcast, Cody boycotts his co-hosting duties due to the overwhelming support for Worried Pac-Man to be the new Pixels & Ink host. Melanie, Phil and Brendan discuss No Man's Sky being investigated for false advertising and Palmer Luckey's defaming of Hilary Clinton. Phil saw the new Tim Burton movie and both him and Mel saw Sadato vs Kayako.

Pixels & Ink #220 - Worried Pacman

September 23, 2016 20:26 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

On this week’s Pixels and Ink Podcast Phil and Brendan are back and have a lot to talk about. Brendan talks all about Gears of War 4, Cody goes over the latest in news, and Shak and Phil talk all about the movies they saw at TIFF 2016.

Pixels & Ink #219 - Two Man Band

September 16, 2016 20:10 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

On this special two man podcast, Cody and Jesse talk their VR concerns, and Resident Evil VII’s new demo. Cody talks his experience with Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse and Jesse got back into World of Warcraft with the Legion Expansion.

Pixels & Ink #218 - Infinite Zombies

September 09, 2016 20:33 - 51 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week, Melanie, Brendan and Cody sit down to discuss Nintendo's decision to make a Mario centred runner for iOS. Brendan attended a Call of Duty XP event and tell them all about Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Melanie saw Batman Arkham VR at Fan Expo and describes her first VR experience.

Pixels & Ink #217 - Self Promotions Much

September 06, 2016 16:42 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

This week on the Pixels and Ink Poadcast brought to you by Comics Gaming Magazine, Melanie is away at Fan Expo so Cody, Shak, and Phil have taken over. They talk the latest Nintendo Direct, Don’t Breathe and Sully!

Pixels & Ink #216 - Detachable D-Pad

August 19, 2016 17:10 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Mel returns from being held hostage by Cody to join him and Phil this week on Pixels & Ink. Phil tells them all about War Dogs and Kubo and the Two Strings. They also discuss the possible designs of Nintendo’s NX, the Mass Effect remaster and hypothetical actors who could play young Lando Calrissian.

Pixels & Ink #215 - Countless Empty Worlds

August 12, 2016 18:12 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

With No Man’s Sky now out, Elias joins the Pixels & Ink podcast to discuss with the final game is, and if it lives up to all the hype. Phil talks about Ghostbusters possibly losing money for Sony along with how Sausage Party was better than expected. Things wrap up with Cody talking about all the games he saw coming from Kalypso Media.

Pixels & Ink #214 - Another Disappointment

August 05, 2016 17:39 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Melanie is out of the office, but Brendan, Shak and Phil sit in to talk all things gaming, film and comics. With Suicide Squad now in theaters, Phil discusses if the latest DC Superhero movie actually lives up to the hype (Spoiler: It does not). In the news, Willem Dafoe joins the Death Note cast, Arc Productions closes, Outlast 2 delayed and more issues with Pokémon Go.

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