This week Micah and Brad discuss the prospects for NBA Playgrounds 2 now that it's being published by 2K Games, the first season of the Overwatch League, why we didn't give Metal Gear Solid V the time of day, the death of loot boxes and what brought it on, the conclusion of the No Man's Sky redemption story, an update on the Quantic Dream court case, and the pros and cons between Android and Apple's app ecosystems. Then we field your questions about one of our favorite game consoles ever: the or...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 87
Terrence returns, and Carrie joins Brad to talk World of Warcraft dropping it's low barrier to entry, the Solstice of Heroes features coming to Destiny 2, Antonio Brown gracing the Madden 19 cover, Nintendo filing suit against ROM sharing sites, the Sunday lineup for EVO 2018, and the Fallout 76 beta. Afterward, Brad and Carrie give deep dive impressions of Octopath Traveler now that we've made some significant progress in the game, and hear impressions from our listeners. Use our Amazon page to...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 86
This week Brad and Micah give their glowing impressions after a weekend with the full version of Octopath Traveler, discuss the departure of James Ohlen from Bioware, Splatoon 2 being plagued by hackers and why Nintendo may be ill-equipped to deal with them, Nathan Fillion finally fulfilling his destiny as Nathan Drake, more fallout from the Jessica Drake firing by ArenaNet which has also led to harassment of other female game developers, and why parents need to look in the mirror when placing t...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 85
This week Micah and Brad discuss Destiny 2's year one Moments of Triumph, Ingress getting an anime for some odd reason, the controversy surrounding the firing of two Guild Wars 2 writers, and then a rousing rendition of What Do YOU PEOPLE Want including questions about the best publisher of the last 5 years, our earliest cheat code memories, wrestling finishers, and much more! Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Dense Pixels You...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 84
This week we discuss No Man's Sky's journey to present day, the future of PUBG, Overwatch's newest hero, Amy Hennig's secret departure from EA, whether EA revealing odds for Ultimate Team matters, the newest rumors surrounding Google's possible entry into the console gaming market, and we get a new slew of 2-sentence game reviews from you, the listener! Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Dense Pixels You can now follow us on Tw...
Jul 03, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 83
Micah and Brad make a triumphant return this week to discuss their initial impressions of Mario Tennis Aces and Octopath Traveler, Bethesda filing suit against WB Games for their Westworld game in the most Bethesda way possible, the car list for Forza Horizon 4 leaking, the controversy surrounding Fortnite and PlayStation's walled garden, and Valve's laziness in washing their hands of curating the Steam marketplace. Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe ...
Jun 26, 2018•58 min•Ep. 82
Here are our reactions to the E3 2018 events from EA, Bethesda, Ubisoft, and SquareEnix. Find out what we thought about the biggest games shown off like Anthem, Fallout 76, Rage 2, Beyond Good and Evil 2, Division 2, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and much more! Be on the lookout for our other E3 2018 review podcasts! Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Dense Pixels You can now follow us on Twitch! Brad - D...
Jun 13, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 81
We give our reactions to the Nintendo Direct presented at E3 2018. Well, mostly come for the Smash Bros Ultimate talk, because it's probably 75% of this! Be on the lookout for our other E3 2018 review podcasts! Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Dense Pixels You can now follow us on Twitch! Brad - DensePixelsBrad Terrence - App4RITioN410 Micah - denseblacknerd Twitter: @DensePixels Facebook: Dense Pixels Podcast Subscribe on iT...
Jun 13, 2018•41 min•Ep. 80
We review the E3 2018 Sony PlayStation Showcase. Find out our thoughts on the major announcements from the presentation including The Last of Us 2, Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man, Resident Evil 2, and so much more! We tell you what we think Sony nailed, what their biggest missed opportunities were, and what we think this event tell us about the future of PlayStation. Be on the lookout for our other E3 2018 review podcasts! Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixel...
Jun 12, 2018•49 min•Ep. 79
We review the E3 2018 Microsoft Xbox Press Briefing. Find out our thoughts on the major announcements from the presentation including Halo Infinite, Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, Devil May Cry 5, Jump Force, Sekiro, Cyberpunk 2077, and so much more! We tell you what we think Microsoft nailed, what their biggest missed opportunities were, and what we think this event tell us about the future of Xbox. Be on the lookout for our other E3 2018 review podcasts! Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: w...
Jun 11, 2018•48 min•Ep. 78
A packed show this week as Carrie joins us again to discuss our impressions from the excellent Mario Tennis Aces demo, why we're offended by the Red Dead Redemption 2 Collector's Edition, Ubisoft possibly returning to the well too soon with Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Fortnite potentially coming to the Switch, Fallout 76's reveal and a deeper conversation of why some of us enjoy a robust lore in our video games, Carrie's excitement over the new Pokemon Let's Go! games coming to Switch (as well as ...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 77
This week Carrie joins Micah and Brad as we discuss impressions of Detroit: Become Human, Dragon's Crown Pro, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Cody Omega's introduction to Street Fighter V, Nintendo releasing a dock-less Switch in Japan, the passings of Ataro co-founder Ted Dabney and John 'Total Biscuit' Bain, the PS4 beginning it's journey to sunset, what the eventual new Xbox will be called, and why we delight at the tears stemming from Battlefield V's alt-universe World War II setti...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 76
We turn most of the show over to YOU PEOPLE, as a lean docket leads to everyone's crowd favorite segment. Before then though, Terrence gives his impressions of Nex Machina, we talk Microsoft new Adaptive Controller for disabled gamers, and we break down the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 reveal event. Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Dense Pixels You can now follow us on Twitch! Brad - DensePixelsBrad Terrence - App4RITioN410 Micah...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 75
Micah and Brad go it without Terrence, but it's probably for the best considering all the Nintendo talk! We discuss the earliest impressions of Warmind, Microsoft's reluctance to share Xbox One sales figures and how they're positioned for the next console generation, Philadelphia's Overwatch League team's jerseys being outlawed, our dismay at the rumored next project for Retro Studios as Brad rants about StarFox, Cliffy B's studio being shuttered and what his next step should be, and whether we,...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 74
This week we discuss Brad's intital impressions of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, God of War becoming the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive ever, the world's best controller being Steam-compatible now, Nintendo fending off a patent troll yet again, Marvel and Epic Games' Infinity War and Fortnite collaboration, the 2018 Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, our reaction to the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer, and our question of the week where our listeners tell us if they're able to replay st...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 73
This week we discuss Micah's early time with Yakuza 6, what's new in Destiny 2's Warmind expansion, Microsoft and Discord partnerng together...for some reason (with another Terrence freak out!), lot boxes officially being deemed illegal in Belgium and Holland, Nintendo's new President, and whether or not we should be concerned about lagging initial third-party game sales on the Switch and what Nintendo should be doing to ensure the success of other games on their platform. Use our Amazon page to...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 72
We begin by welcoming the newest PS4 Pro owner and giving our initial impressions of God of War from a variety of angles (no spoilers, we promise!). We then discuss Terrence's continued disappointment with Microsoft, Capcom pulling the plug on mobile Puzzle Fighter just months after release, Hearthstone's director seeking new opportunities, Valve's acquisition of Campo Santo, Cory Barlog emotional reaction to God of War reviews, and the reports of Call of Duty dropping single player and what it ...
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 71
Micah and Brad discuss FarCry 5's very FarCry-esque ending, the PlayStation 5 rumors, Micah's excitement level for the Shenmue remaster, Xbox achievements appearing on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo and Sony running afoul of the FTC, Battlefront II's new EWOK-THEMED MODE, and we pile on to Billy Mitchell: noted douchebag. Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Dense Pixels You can now follow us on Twitch! Brad - DensePixelsBrad Terr...
Apr 17, 2018•51 min•Ep. 70
It's Wrestlemania...which means it's PIXELMANIA. Join us in the back half of the show as we break down the whole card including the death of Superman. Before we get there though, we discuss new DLC coming for Final Fantasy XV, an Overwatch League player accused of sexual abuse, the next game coming from Boss Key and Cliffy B, Monster Hunter World's first seasonal event, and the fact that Grand Theft Auto V may be the most successful media property in the history of the world. Use our Amazon page...
Apr 10, 2018•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 69
This week we're talking about Lindsay Lohan continuing to lose in court to Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto V, Sea of Thieves' fast start (but is it really?) and the sorry state of Microsoft's first-party offerings, the PlayStation VR's price drop, our annual look at the best (worst) April Fools gags, and your Wrestlemania predictions! Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Dense Pixels You can now follow us on Twitch! Brad - DensePix...
Apr 03, 2018•58 min•Ep. 68
This we we discuss our initial impressions of Far Cry 5, Terrence's anger-inducing experience playing Sea of Thieves, Fortnite's dominance and how it is affecting schools, Microsoft's likely futile attempt to curb offensive language on their platforms, Marvel being a big jerk in their influence over the marketing of Marvel vs Capcom Infinite, Vinendi abandoning their hostile takeover of Ubisoft, and our picks for this year's inductees to the Video Game Hall of Fame. We also wander into a breakdo...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 67
Micah and Brad discuss Drake setting Twitch records and his poor track record as a sports fan, Epic Games' lats gift to the Paragon community, match fixing in StarCraft, Geralt coming to SoulCaliber 6, and Star Wars Battlefront II making the final determination with the direction they're taking their microtransactions and what that decision could signal for Anthem. We then hear your stories of the game most important to you in your gaming history thus far! Use our Amazon page to donate to the sh...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 65
Carrie joins the crew this week to discuss a plethora of new game announcements, Valve reentering the game developing ring, the potential of Diablo III on Switch, Fortnite Battle Royale bringing their wave of popularity to mobile, Playdead's mysterious collector's edition for Inside and whether or not there's a sex toy...inside (pun intended), why (again!) you shouldn't be backing video game Kickstarters with news from the developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and we break down the big Ninten...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 64
On this episode we discuss Monster Hunter World becoming the most successful game in Capcom history, Sega accidentally giving Yakuza 6 away for free, StarCraft's 20th anniversary celebration, a Chicago judge banning a juvenile from playing violent video games, 6v6 Crucible returning to Destiny 2, the ESRB adding an "in-game purchases" label to pretty much any future video game, and the (possible) meeting between the President and the "video game industry" as well as who should be sent to this me...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 63
Brad and Terrence discuss Terrence's obscene time spent playing Monster Hunter World, why we don't need to see a Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Sony developing a Pokemon GO competitor in Ghostbusters World, the failed attempt to blame video games (again) for acts of violence in teenagers, Monster Hunter's issues with trolls, the DICE Awards winners, a developer's extreme anti-piracy efforts, Metal Gear Survive's egregious ask for additional character save slots, and what our listeners think are the m...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 62
Micah and Brad discuss initial impressions of Mario & Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Bayonetta on Switch, a pair of bills introduced in the Hawaii State Legislature that intend to regulate loot boxes, THQ Nordic acquiring, well, all the THQ properties, Rainbow Six Siege's 10-year plan and whether we'll see other games follow suit, and yet another video game Kickstarter running into troubled waters as System Shock goes on hiatus. We also ask about your experiences with video game Kickstarters! Us...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 61
This week we discuss deeper impressions on Monster Hunter World (as well as Brad's...very brief initial thoughts), revist some developing stories like the Quantic Dream harassment allegations and the Jess Cliffe case, cover some very expected Call of Duty and Destiny 2 news, Fortnite's crashing under a humongous concurrent player count, the new Metroid game being developed by Bandai Namco Singapore, Google's possible foray into gaming with the rumored 'Yeti' console, and our thoughts on the EVO ...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 60
Terrence makes a triumphant return this week, and we start off by talking impressions of Dragonball Fighterz, Monster Hunter World, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, and Nioh! We also discuss possible explanations for Kaz Hirai stepping down as Sony CEO, Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment officially partnering on a Super Mario film, Far Cry 5's crazy DLC, GDC giving and then taking back an award from Nolan Bushnell, the end of Gigantic, the Nintendo Switch already eclipsing the Wii U's lifetime sa...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 59
This we we discuss initial impressions of Monster Hunter World and Dragonball FighterZ, Epic Games' decision to shut down Paragon and refund their customers, Microsoft's acqusition of PlayFab, the decision to offer new exclusive games on Xbox Game Pass, and what we think will happen with Anthem now that Bioware is delaying the game to 'double-down' on development. After that, we review the 2018 Royal Rumble! Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our Y...
Jan 30, 2018•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 58
This week Brad and Micah discuss: the reports of a new Fable game in development from Microsoft, PUBG and the Chinese government cracking down on cheaters, Epic Games seemingly sacrificing Paragon for bolstering Fortnite's success, Nike's new PlayStation shoes, our impressions of Nintendo Labo, an Overwatch League pro getting suspended, and we open it up to what YOU PEOPLE want us to talk about. Use our Amazon page to donate to the show: www.densepixels.com/amazon Subscribe to our YouTube channe...
Jan 23, 2018•2 hr•Ep. 57
