Dense Pixels - Video Game News and Reviews

Nov 18 2024 379 ep. 82 mins 108

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Video game news, discussion, important info on major new releases, and lots of humor from people who know, love, and live the gaming industry.

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The Game Awards Nominees, Tetris Forever, Balatro, Nintendo Lawsuit, Tariffs, and More!

Nov 18 2024 95 mins

We break down the 2024 Game Awards nominee slate and address the controversy surrounding Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s nominations. Micah surprises everyone by playing—and enjoying—Balatro. Brad shares his experience with the interactive museum-style game Tetris Forever and gives his impressions of The Rise of the Golden Idol, calling it a stellar follow-up to the origi

Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Firewalk Studios, Ubisoft NFT Games, and More!

Nov 04 2024 79 mins

Micah shares his in-depth impressions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, detailing how this game stands apart within the Dragon Age series but noting that it might not appeal to every fan, possibly even himself. We analyze the shutdown of Firewalk Studios, discussing who bears responsibility for the failure of Concord. Additionally, we dive into the implications of the recent QA walkout

Dragon Age, Metaphor ReFantazio, Netflix Game Studio Closure, Nintendo's MMO, and More!

Oct 29 2024 69 mins

Micah shares his thoughts on the official Dragon Age: Vows and Vengeance podcast and expresses concerns about the direction of The Veilguard. He also dives into Metaphor ReFantazio, discussing how it evolves the Shin Megami Tensei/Persona formula. Brad is deeply immersed in the new Diablo IV endgame content, particularly enjoying the challenges in the Kurast Undercity and Dark Cita

Choose Wisely! (Hades II Update, Vampire Survivors Castlevania, Potential Console Tariffs)

Oct 21 2024 54 mins

Brad shares his experiences with more demos from Steam Next Fest, diving into why the Zachtronics Solitaire Collection has been capturing his attention. Carrie provides her early thoughts on the Olympus update for Hades II, offering insight into its latest changes. Meanwhile, Vampire Survivors is coming full circle with an exciting announcement: a new Castlevania-themed DLC called

Metaphor: ReFantastico (Metaphor: ReFantazio, D4 Vessel of Hatred, Alarmo, Next Fest)

Oct 15 2024 67 mins

Brad shares his thoughts on Metaphor: ReFantazio after spending significant time with it, highlighting the evolution of the battle system and the integration of social links into party development. He also dives into the Diablo IV expansion Vessel of Hatred, discussing the improvements made to the game's systems and leveling. Nintendo's latest hardware release is an unexpected moti

Ubisoft is in Disarray (Metaphor ReFantazio, UFO 50, Halo Studios)

Oct 07 2024 67 mins

We share our impressions of the Metaphor: ReFantazio demo as we anticipate its full release. Carrie dives into why the Monster Hunter Stories games are underrated gems in the turn-based RPG genre. Brad has more thoughts on UFO 50 and why he expects it to rank among his top games of 2024. Ubisoft is in turmoil with a delay to Assassin's Creed: Shadows and a steep drop in their share

Sticker Shock (PS5 Pro, State of Play, Switch 2 Rumors, Palworld Lawsuit)

Sep 24 2024 82 mins

Sony has announced the PlayStation 5 Pro at the staggering price of $700. We debate whether we’re planning to get one and if this signals the future of console pricing. Sony’s State of Play brought several big announcements, with the standout reveal being the Ghost of Tsushima sequel, Ghost of Yotei. Brad shares his impressions on the quirky game collection UFO 50. Additionally

Astro Space Marine (40K Space Marine 2, Astro Bot, AEW All Out)

Sep 10 2024 90 mins

Micah is about to dive deep into the Warhammer 40,000 universe as he begins his journey with Space Marine 2. Meanwhile, Brad is not playing Space Marine because he's been engrossed in Astro Bot and has a lot to say—though he's holding back to avoid spoilers. He's also been spending some time with Age of Mythology. We also discuss the recent agreement between SAG-AFTRA and a devel

We're (Not) Gonna Live Forever (Concord shutdown, Bungie struggles, Songs of Conquest

Sep 03 2024 72 mins

In this episode, we discuss Sony's surprising decision to quickly delist the troubled shooter Concord and whether we think it will return as a free-to-play title or if it's gone for good. We also dive into Randy Pitchford's...interesting comparison of Gearbox Software to The Beatles and the recent layoffs at Rocksteady following the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justi

Monster Hunter Wilds Looks LEGIT (Gamescom, Civ 7, Black Myth Wukong, Concord)

Aug 27 2024 91 mins

In this episode, we react to the exciting announcements from Gamescom, with a particular focus on Monster Hunter Wilds and Sid Meier's Civilization VII. We discuss the overwhelming success of Black Myth: Wukong on Steam and how its achievements are somewhat overshadowed by the controversial instructions given to content creators. We also delve into Concord's disappointing initial r