PixlTalk
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsPixlBit's weekly podcast. The staff of PixlBit discusses their current gaming addictions, news, and anything else game related.
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Episode 82: The Return of Nate
March 25, 2014 19:11 - 1 hourWe all know that death and taxes are inevitable, but we might want to add PixlTalk taking at least a few months to produce a new episode to that list. In any event, it's given us plenty of time to build up some energy for a lively discussion with returned staff member, Nate Hascup! After short introductions, we dive right in with discussion of the status of the big three companies. Furthermore, we talk shop on the Wii U and if Nintendo can unsink the ship at this point. Sony's VR head set al...
Special: Dark Souls II Beta Discussion
October 14, 2013 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThough we all know the next holiday approaching is Halloween, for Nick and Chris, Saturday night was more like Christmas Eve. Starting at midnight Sunday morning, Namco Bandai opened up the first play session for the Dark Souls II beta and the duo got a chance to check out a portion of the game for 3 full hours. While there's quite a bit of coverage from the event forthcoming, this first tidbit is a discussion between the two about their time in the game and the things that they observed and...
Episode 81: We're Probably Going to Offend You
October 02, 2013 03:20 - 2 hours - 115 MBYes, it's true. PixlTalk is still alive despite an almost year long hiatus. Between moves and children being born and a slew of other excuses events, we haven't had an opportunity to get together to do one of these in a very long time. Like most episodes of the show we're all over the place, but the unique dynamic between all participants makes it something worth tuning in for. The whole crew steps through what they've been playing and that list includes the likes of The Wonderful 101, Steam...
Episode 80: Wii Unanimous Love
November 21, 2012 03:19 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBAfter a short hiatus and some failed podcasts post-New York Comic Con, episode 80 has finally come to fruition. And not a moment too late, as the crew for this episode (Nick, Jason, and JD) all have their Deluxe Wii Us and are excited to talk about them. To kick things off we discuss overall thoughts on the system, the Game Pad, and the onboard applications, like Miiverse and the eShop. Following our breakdown of the system itself discussion jumps straight into the games. Nick's been playing...
Special - Silent Hill: Revelation 3D Interview with Michael J. Bassett
October 15, 2012 17:29 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOn October 26, the latest video game movie and second Silent Hill film, Silent Hill: Revelation 3D will arrive in theaters. Given the impending release of the film, I had an opportunity to talk with writer and director, Michael J. Bassett about the film. Though it continues the story arc of the first film, it also roughly chronicles the events of Silent Hill 3 and protagonist Heather Mason. Like previous director, Christophe Gans, the film is a work of passion for Bassett who loves the games...
Episode 79: Good Vault Hunting
October 05, 2012 03:30 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBWell, it's official. Nick and Chessa now have their copy of Borderlands 2 and have spent quite a bit of time online with fellow PixlTalker, Jason Ross, hunting vaults. Joaquim, despite not having Borderlands 2, still joins in on the Borderlands fun with his GOTY copy of the original game. The crew serves up some comparisons of the two games, talks their experiences with both, and for good measure, Nick even throws in his 2 cents on the latest from Team Ninja, Dead or Alive 5. Following the e...
Episode 78: Wii U Kindly
September 20, 2012 20:46 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBAfter making a few predictions last week, Jason and Nick sit down to discuss the results of Nintendo's Wii U Press Event and the events that have followed. Nintendo TVii gets some air time and its potential operability is discussed in detail. The conversation also covers the pricing structures of the system, as well as the strength of the launch line-up and window. After the basics are covered, the Bayonetta 2 fiasco is discussed in detail as well as the current perception of Nintendo in the...
Episode 77: Girlfriend Mode
September 14, 2012 02:23 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBThis past Monday night, Jason, Nick, and Joaquim sat down to record the latest episode of PixlTalk after the crew took a week off for the holidays. We talk Xenoblade, Mass Effect 3, and Borderlands 2. As the title indicates, we take on the "Girlfriend Mode" controversy head on and discuss just how ridiculous the outrage of the comments were. Later in the show, the Wii U is a hot topic yet again as the crew speculates what they were expecting of today's Nintendo press conference. Click throug...
Episode 76: The World Ends With JD
August 31, 2012 12:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIt has been quite an uneventful week, but we're still playing video games. JD, Jason, and Joaquim talk about their experiences with what they're currently playing. We then introduce a new segment which rumors say is called "Rumor Mongering," and then head on to discuss the iOS release of "The World Ends with You", and end the podcast with a quick chat on the supposed Wii U release date leak by PDP.
Episode 75: Golden Showers
August 23, 2012 17:56 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBAfter last week's brief discussion of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Jason has quite a bit more to add after picking up the game at retail. Nick delves into Papo & Yo and Joaquim talks Pro Evolution Soccer. What we've been playing gives way to a bit of news discussion, focused mainly around the ABC bankruptcy of OnLive and its prompt segue to a new investor. Finally, we wrap the show with a bit of Mario-related trivia in honor of the release of New Super Mario Bros. 2 and the early discussions of ...
Episode 74: Gamescomversation
August 17, 2012 01:11 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBAfter a hiatus due to vacations and general life stuff, Nick, Chessa, and Jason reunite for the seventy-fourth episode of PixlTalk. We kick things off with a bit of conversation on the Zelda symphony and segue into what we're all playing. The bulk of the cast is dedicated to the various announcements at Gamescom 2012, primarily Sony's news. If you want to hear about the Sony "cross" blitz, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Wii U, and more, click the download link to the right and enjoy!
Episode 73: Blast From the Past
July 13, 2012 04:07 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThe original (well, sort of) crew of PixlTalk is back this week as they reclaim the podcast that has been under the loving care of our previous two crews for the past few months. Coming back into the show we wanted to do something new and fresh that would shake up the original format and keep things moving at a steady rate. The new show is broken down into segments, which include What's in the News, The Rant, and a Retro Spotlight, among many others, and the list of segment ideas keeps growi...
Episode 72: The Death of the Tri-Force
June 28, 2012 21:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIt’s the end of the Tri-Force as we know it! That’s right, this is the final PixlTalk hosted by Julian, Rob, and Patrick. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for the official announcement of our new show, Nerds Without Pants. We don’t leave you on a sour note, though. We talk about sooo many games, including Lollipop Chainsaw, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Apple Jack 2, and Julian’s reaction to the Mass Effect 3 ending, three months late. Then we move into the sequel to the Popcast! In that ...
Episode 71: Back To Games
June 21, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBE3 has come and gone and it’s time to focus on what’s really important, the games. This week we have a casual discussion covering what we’ve been playing and what we hope to play in the near future. We also delve off to discuss how 2013 is shaping up to be one of the craziest years ever for game releases, and the ludicrous notion that unfinished games receive awards at E3. As always we hope you enjoy and let us know what you think in the comments below.
Episode 70: What Happens in E3 Stays in E3
June 14, 2012 18:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBHey, it's Rob. Since Julian is still in a state of orgasmic coma from his Vegas shenanigans, I'll be spearheading this podcast. It's like Omar Bradley handing the keys over to George Patton for the invasion of Normandy, but f**k it, my body is ready. We talk about our impressions of E3, and Julian explains exactly what his issue was with the show. We discuss our interest and confusion over the Wii U as well as other games that excite us going forward. After that we talk about what we've been...
E3 2012 Episode Four: Post Mortem
June 09, 2012 18:00 - 48 minutes - 88.1 MBA lot of people are down on this year’s E3, but were the games really that bad? We think not. In fact, all of us are in agreement that the games looked fabulous this year. So why was E3 so bland? Find out on this special of edition of PixlTalk: E3 Post Mortem.
E3 2012 Episode Three
June 07, 2012 05:02 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBAt this point, we've nearly reached the end of our E3 journey. Without being on the show floor to get our hands on the games, we've all just been spectating and deriving as much information as we can from those who are experiencing the show first hand. With another disappointing showing from Nintendo and a general lack of new items at the show, the conference is wearing on this crew's optimism. Come listen in on a discussion that goes beyond the bounds of E3, addressing some of the root indu...
E3 2012 Episode Two
June 06, 2012 04:44 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBNintendo revealed some of their Wii U plans and gave us an idea of where they're looking to take their business in the coming months, but they were seemingly holding back. Find out what Nick, Chessa, and Jason thought of the conference, E3 thus far, and the potential challenges of Nintendo's new system when it launches later this year. Check back tomorrow for further thoughts on the show.
E3 2012 Episode One
June 05, 2012 05:15 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBThe various members of PixlBit have come together to recap the news from the day and give their impressions of the various conferences. For this E3, we've split off into three groups, one to cover each of the big three companies. For tonight, the Microsoft crew consisting of Esteban, Joaquim, JD, and Angelo met to talk over the press conference and the EA and Ubisoft shows. At roughly 35:14 the Sony crew, consisting of Esteban, JD, and Patrick kick off their conversation around the same show...
Episode 69: E3 Bound: What's Ahead
May 31, 2012 19:00 - 2 hours - 240 MBYou ever feel like part of you was missing? Well that’s how we felt here at PixlTalk without our cohort Jesse ‘the Jammer’ Miller, but it’s all good now … because he’s back! Alright maybe we’re being a bit dramatic, but it’s good to have him back with the Hell Block Heroes. He couldn’t have picked a better time; its pre E3 week and you know what that means – strap in everyone – we’re heading to speculation station! Ok grab a drink and get cozy because this one is a doozy. Since we are talkin...
Episode 68: Digital Chocolate
May 24, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBVarious technical difficulties, internet ghosts, and Rob operating at 40% capacity can’t stop the Tri-Force crew from making their appointed podcast rounds. This week, we are joined by a very special guest—John Gholson from movies.com! He joins the rest of the crew for a veritable smorgasbord of sumptuous geekery. We also answer your questions, talk about what we’ve been playing, get into some movie discussion, and throw some comic book love your way. Rob kicks off the main topic of the show...
Episode 67: A Casual Look at What's Ahead
May 17, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBWhy so serious? That’s what the Joker would ask us if he’s listened to our last few podcasts. So this week we decided to take a step back, get off our pedestals and just talk about games. We take a look at some recent titles such as Diablo III, and some older ones as well. Esteban also talks about how he finally gave in and played League of Legends (and you should too!). In addition we take a quick look at what’s in store for gamers in the future discussing; the Elder Scrolls MMO announcemen...
Episode 66: Dogma
May 10, 2012 21:00 - 2 hours - 150 MBIt's time for another Tri-Force edition of PixlTalk! This week, we read your questions, spend some time talking about The Avengers, Call of Duty Black Ops 2, and Diablo III. Then, we head into the tabernacle and discuss the Holy of Holies. Well, not exactly, but we do talk about religion, gaming, and personal beliefs and mantras that we go to when we play video games. Deep stuff for sure, but we keep things light, with amusing anecdotes about addictive gaming loops, games we play to exorcise...
Episode 65: The Sound that Resonates
May 03, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBI think it’s safe to say that most of us love music. Regardless of age, culture, or region music plays an integral part in our lives. It evokes such strong personal emotions yet appeals to such a wide audience. Why is it then – with music being such an important facet of our lives – that it often goes unnoticed when attached to other media forms? This week we look to rectify that, discussing the importance of video game soundtracks. We discuss the brilliance of older 8-bit classics, and ou...
Episode 64: 88 MPH
April 26, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's time for another installment of PixlTalk! Julian wrote a blog series about the future of video games, and that's the impetus for this discussion by the Tri-Force crew. Before that, we take some listener questions, talk some games we've been playing, what would be a good entry-level horror movie, and adventures in indie game store shopping. Then the crew put some garbage into their Mr. Fusion and take a trip into the future to see what's in store for all of us as gamers. We have a lot to...
Episode 63: DLC Dos & Don'ts
April 19, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBDownloadable Content has been a mixed bag for the games industry. There are instances where it’s implemented beautifully into the game, helping to expand our favorite experiences, while at other times the games themselves have been compromised to make way for DLC. When is DLC a good thing? When is it dangerous to gaming? Find out this week on PixlTalk.
Episode 62: The People's Podcast
April 12, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBWhat? We have to record another one of these already? Um, I guess that means you guys get to hear us talk about random geek crap, because we’re officially out of ideas. The Tri-Force crew played some games since last time, so enjoy our discussion on Closure, Rage, Silent Hill HD Collection, and more. After that, enjoy this raw, uncut, and unscripted version of the podcast. We talk about which mobile game developer will become the next Activision, Spyro fever dreams, the Virtual Boy, Gamestop...
Episode 61: Gender in Gaming
April 05, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBGender in Gaming has been the controversial hot button topic as of late, garnering attention from big name media outlets like Forbes and Maxim. However, despite the ample attention directed toward this issue, few discussions manage to address the real problems at hand. Instead we often opt for reactionary attacks that continue to drive a wedge between our community, silencing intelligent discussion. This week we hope to stray away from the media’s click-bait perspective of gender issues in ...
Episode 60: Pop Cast
March 29, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBOh hey, didn’t see you there. It must be time for another edition of PixlTalk, Tri-Force style! This week, Patrick takes us on a pop culture journey into fantasy game development. Before that we spend some time talking about what we’re playing, including Kid Icarus: Uprising, Gotham City Impostors, and Silent Hill: Downpour. After that, we go into a round robin brainstorming session, talking about what pop culture properties we would love to see given the video game treatment. There are obvi...
Episode 59: Konami Conundrum
March 22, 2012 21:00 - 38 minutes - 70.1 MBWe all know what the big story of this week, nay this month has been. To be honest, that which shall not be named has been reported on over and over again, and all of us were quite frankly a little sick of it. Thus, we decided to focus our sights on Konami instead. Konami has been a beloved development studio bringing us many classics including the beloved Metal Gear Solid franchise. However, as of late they have not been faring so well. With few new titles and even less worthwhile ones, wha...
Episode 58: The Shootercast
March 15, 2012 21:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBWelcome to the next edition of PixlTalk! This week, Patrick takes the reins of the Tri-Force show to talk about the modern day shooter. But before we delve into that heady subject, we talk about recent games we've been playing. New and hot releases like Alan Wake's American Nightmare, SSX, and Mass Effect 3 come up, along with random stuff like Batman: Arkham City, Bulletstorm, and Snoopy's Street Fair. Yeah, the Tri-Force crew is down with the Peanuts, big whoop, wanna fight about it? In th...
Episode 57: We Speak of Revolution!
March 08, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBOnce again we heroes from our lofty position up here in the clouds cast judgment upon you lowly mortals. This week we discuss why the video game community often makes us ashamed to be gamers. Between the recent Cross Assault scandal and the review bombing on Meta Critic there’s not a whole lot to be too proud of at the moment. Not all is lost, however; while we are quite critical of the gaming community this week we also make sure to highlight some of the good aspects out there. Still the qu...
Episode 56: Romance Effect
March 01, 2012 22:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBGreetings, Earthclan! This week, the Tri-Force crew is joined by Hell Block Hero JD to talk about mass quantities of Mass Effect! But before that, we talk a little about what we've been playing, including Tales of the Abyss 3D, Gotham City Impostors, Metroid Fusion, and Asura's Wrath. Once we get into the main discussion, JD tells us of his hate/love relationship with the first Mass Effect, Julian takes the Mako to task, we address some of our favorite glitches in the first game, and the cre...
Episode 55: Are Games Art?
February 23, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBOur fearless leader Nick joins the heroes this week as we take a look at Jesse’s article, which argues that games are not art. In the process we attempt to define art, discuss whether or not games are art, or have the potential to become art. Ultimately our discussion leads us to possibly a more pressing matter: Why is it so imperative for gamers/game enthusiasts that video games are considered an art form? Roger Ebert’s Article: click here As always you can reach us at [email protected] ...
Episode 54: Storytellers, Vol. 2
February 16, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBInstead of romancing their significant others with chocolate, flowers, and back rubs, the Tri-Force PixlTalk crew instead spends Valentine’s Day talking about video games. This week, we go hard on story in games in part two of our Storytellers edition. We get intimate this time, telling tons of stories about our personal experiences with games like Grand Theft Auto IV, Fable II, BioShock, and others. Then we man up and admit which games tugged at our heartstrings enough to make us cry. The a...
Episode 53: You Shall Not (Online) Pass!!!!
February 09, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBAngelo Grant joins the heroes this week as we take on another evildoer in the industry of gaming … Online Passes! With the recent controversy revolving around Kingdoms of Amalur’s (which is amazing by the way) day one DLC, people are in an uproar. Are publishers wrong for using these crude tactics to protect their big bucks? Or are we gamers simply idealists who refuse to acknowledge the video game industry as a business? You decide this week on PixlTalk. David Jaffe Interview
Episode 52: Bravely Agito Heroes Versus 358/2 Days Plus Alpha
February 02, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBKonichiwa, beyotches! It's time for another edition of PixlTalk, Tri-Force style! It's all about Japan this week, as your intrepid trio takes a look at the Japanese industry and talk about how concerned we are about the future of gaming over there. Your cup will runneth over with podcasty goodness as we argue about the merits of Mario for the hardcore gamer, discuss the sexuality of Bayonetta, casual racism in Resident Evil 5 (among other games), and mention some of our favorite Japanese gam...
Episode 51: Gaming Communities
January 26, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWhat is that sweet nectar permeating into my earlobes? Is it an Angel? No – it’s Esteban Cuevas! Listen this week, as Esteban not only serenades you with his serene singing talents, but also introduces our new name … Hell Block Heroes. Being newly appointed “heroes of the hell blocks” we decided to take on a topic that is often disregarded: gaming communities. As multiplayer becomes a more pertinent facet of games today, the importance of gaming communities has never been greater. Anyone who...
Episode 50: Get Off My Lawn!
January 19, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBGrab the Metamucil and adjust your Depends, folks: PixlTalk is officially old! Your normal crew 2 Tri-Force (Julian, Rob, and Patrick) decide to celebrate the big 5-0 in style. How? By ranting like old men about the way gaming used to be, dammit! You'll learn that Julian does a terrible old man voice, but Patrick does an amazing one, balancing out the insanity of this episode. Before that, we talk about what we're playing now, with some discussion on Mass Effect 2, Skyward Sword, Kingdoms of...
Episode 49: A Little Bit of Everything
January 12, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBThis week is a little different from the rest. Seeing how it’s been awhile since the four of us have gotten together, we decided to talk about what we’ve been playing. While the discussion starts out simple enough, we manage to stumble upon some interesting topics along the way.
Episode 48: Storytellers, Vol. 1
January 05, 2012 22:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBWelcome to the second episode of PixlTalk Crew 2! Jason (of PB & Jason fame) sits in with the traditional trio of Julian, Rob, and Patrick. We discuss the maturing of story in video games, starting with the intriguing target footage of Rainbow Six: Patriots. That leads us into some debate over the merit of the Call of Duty series before things get really heated over Heavy Rain. Then we put on our silk robes and crank some Barry White as we discuss romance in games, with a focus on Half Life,...
Episode 47: Just the Two of Us, We Can Recount 2011 If We Try
December 29, 2011 22:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBJesse and I found ourselves alone here on PixlTalk, but that didn’t stop us from having a lively, albeit lengthy conversation. Seeing how this was our last episode of 2011 we decided to take a look back at this momentous year for gaming. We cover all of the ups and downs that made 2011 what it was, while adding some of our own personal perspectives. If you’re looking for a great way to close out your year of gaming then look no further than this episode of PixlTalk. Hope you all enjoy and ma...
Episode 46: To 2011...and Beyond!
December 22, 2011 22:14 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBWelcome, faithful listeners, to the first official episode of PixlTalk Crew #2! Joaquim sits in with Patrick, Rob, and your new host, Julian. We talk about our personal picks for Game of the Year. Obvious games like Uncharted 3 and Batman: Arkham City are mentioned before we stop to give some love to underdogs like Dead Island and Dragon Age 2. Rob tells us his story of meeting the BioWare doctors during the launch event for Star Wars: The Old Republic, and tries not to gloat *too* much. Aft...
Episode 45: Capcom Chaos
December 15, 2011 22:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWho ever thought that haircuts would come to the forefront of a video game discussion podcast? I certainly didn't, but I guess there is a first time for everything. This week is all about Capcom which means fan backlash, zombies, and emo-kids are all up for discussion and that's only the first 15 minutes. Hope you all enjoy and make sure to contact us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions you have for future episodes.
Episode 44: Crew Two's Vita Blues
December 08, 2011 22:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBAs hinted at a couple episodes ago, PixlTalk is going weekly once again. Rather than hearing the same crew every week, each crew will occupy alternating weekly time slots and tonight's episode is the first from the second crew. While Julian will ultimately take over the hosting duties, for this week previous podcast regulars Nick, Chessa, and Jason help break him into his new podcasting role. The episode begins with some discussion of all of the bad Vita news that has been eking out, from ov...
Episode 43: Where Do Wii Go From Here?
December 01, 2011 22:00 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBJoin us as Jesse and I return welcoming back Esteban and JD to our dysfunctional family here on PixlTalk. We tackle a number of interesting topics including the aftermath of the holiday release season, the impending future of the Wii, and a number of noticeable changes here on PixlBit. Hope you all enjoy and make sure to contact us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions you have for future episodes. Related Stories: Rayman Origins Review, Saints Row: The Third Revie...
Episode 42: Elder Holiday Rush of Duty
November 18, 2011 02:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBEpisode 42 welcomes rookie PixlTalkers Jesse Miller and Mike Wall to the group as they join Jason Ross and Joaquim Mira. This week's episode has three main topics, the first involving the holiday onslaught of game after game after game. In particular, the group really feels like Ubisoft just didn't time their release dates well. Afterward, conversation moves to Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer, as well as the game's rivalry with Battlefield 3. The podcast concludes with some discussion of Skyr...
Episode 41: Rage Against The PC
October 13, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThis week we welcome the new staffer Esteban to the fold and release a lot of rage over...the PC release of Rage and the decline of PC gaming in general. The team also rages over the exorbitantly priced 360 Hard Drives (versus Terabyte drives on Amazon-dot-com) and the Wii Redesign. Nate's Wii broke and Esteban wants a new one. Nate would rather get a different system. Which does he favor: PS3 or 360?
Episode 40: Grumpy Old Men
September 30, 2011 20:00 - 1 hour - 14.5 MBThis week the show is officially over the hill. To celebrate they do what all grumpy men do and launch into some bitching over HD remasters and how developers are cutting too many corners. There the gang touches on streaming services and their impact on gaming. Would anyone make a console buying purchase solely on Netflix support? Also, Jason hates clouds.
Episode 39: Runaway Train
September 16, 2011 03:34 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBBack this week, Nick, Chessa, Jason, and Nate are joined by Joaquim to talk about the latest developments over at the house of Mario. Given the recent news coming from the Nintendo 3DS Conference, the crew couldn't help but discuss the 3DS once again, though some discussion of Skyward Sword precedes, given its strong showing at the conference. While Skyward Sword looked strong, the crew unanimously agreed that the 3DS appears to be floundering in spite of the announcement of a few new games...