Best Hello Pixel Podcasts (2025)

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From PhD to Pixel Art: The Six-Year Journey Behind "So to Speak" 45:58

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Earlier this year we sat down with Erik Andersen, developer of the innovative Japanese learning puzzle game So to Speak. So to Speak drops players into a 2D simulation of Japan where they must decipher the meaning of Japanese words through context clues and visual connections. Players drag Japanese text onto corresponding objects or English descrip…

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Keitai update Spring 2025 - Over 800 Japanese phone games preserved! 1:30:36

5M ago1:30:36

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This podcast features a discussion with four experts working on preserving Japanese mobile phone games (keitai games) from the pre-smartphone era. The participants include Ellen Cooper (board member at Hit Save and founder of Keitai Wiki), Stephanie Gawroriski (creator of Squirrel JME), Max/Rockman Cosmo (game preservationist), and Yuvi (reverse en…

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Japanese Feature Phone Preservation update with RockmanCosmo, MemoryHunter, and Kraze 1:05:26

1+ y ago1:05:26

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Japanese Feature Phone Preservation update with RockmanCosmo, MemoryHunter, and Kraze

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From Game Jam to Galactic Quest: The Development of Goodboy Galaxy 51:56

2y ago51:56

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Goodboy Galaxy is an upcoming indie game developed for the classic Game Boy Advance by Rik Nicol and Jeremy Clarke. It follows a space-faring dog named Maxwell as he travels to an alien galaxy seeking help for his dying planet. The game itself is best described as an exploration-focused platformer with some Metroidvania elements, where you'll explo…

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Artemio Urbina - Pioneering Tools to Keep Retro Gaming Alive 1:26:59

2y ago1:26:59

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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Artemio Urbina, a software developer and engineer based in Mexico who has created some fascinating tools for the retro gaming community. His most famous projects include the 240p Test Suite, MD Fourier, and the CPS2 desuicide project.Full blog post:https://hitsave.org/artemio-urbina-pioneering-tools-to-ke…

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Dawn of the Monsters - interview with Alex Rushdy, 13AM Games 53:47

2+ y ago53:47

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We sat down with Alex Rushdy, CEO and Creative Director at 13AM Games, to talk about their new game Dawn of the Monsters. 13AM Games have previously made Pirate Pop Plus, Runbow, and Double Cross.

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Feature Phone Game Preservation: Uncovering a Forgotten Era of Gaming - RockmanCosmo & NaoyaShinota 1:47:48

3y ago1:47:48

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Prior to the advent of the iPhone and the rise of worldwide mobile phone gaming in the early 2010s, there was a fervent mobile gaming scene in Japan - feature phone gaming. Feature phones, also known as Japanese "dumbphones," had dedicated mobile internet services to connect users to an assortment of utilities, including storefronts from the likes …

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Super Marxist Twins - Interview with Eric Kesterson, Saun Conlin, Jim Bochanski, and Nick Zaleski 1:38:39

3y ago1:38:39

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Super Marxist Twins is a fun and fast parody platformer with an old Soviet theme, where you play as the communist brothers Mikhail and Ludmil trying to take down the evil (literal capitalist pig) Tsar Boarov. We talked with developers Eric Kesterson, Saun Conlin, Jim Bochanski, and Nick Zaleski about the genesis of their idea, level design, charact…

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Legends of Astravia - Interview with Jaiden Alemni, Studio Alemni 1:10:33

3y ago1:10:33

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Jaiden Alemni of Studio Alemni is creating a wonderful role-playing game with an interesting story and game play mechanics. Check it out: https://www.studioalemni.com/astravia

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Betty & Earl - Interview with Matthew Brelsford, Giant Light Studios 46:34

3y ago46:34

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Matthew has created a beautiful and creative puzzle game, where you control everything on screen at the same time.

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Q-Cubed - Interview with Carolyn Lu at Cludosian Games 34:02

3+ y ago34:02

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I had a blast playing Q-Cubed, and we're so happy to be talking to Carolyn about her game. Apologies for the somewhat crappy audio from my microphone. More information: https://hitsave.org/blog/q-cubed-with-carolyn-lu-cludosian-games/

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GigaSword - an interview with Jack Breen 1:32:20

3+ y ago1:32:20

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We sat down with Jack Breen, the sole developer behind the upcoming Metroidvania game GigaSword. It's a game filled with charm, fun puzzles, great artwork and excellent music. The demo is available on both Itch and Steam, and we highly recommend you try it out. Jack is also currently running a Kickstarter which ends on March 3, so if you're interes…

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Wintermoor Tactics Club development team interview 2:04:06

4y ago2:04:06

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Earlier this year we sat down with three members of the Wintermoor Tactics Club development team: Ben Walker, Kyla Fury, and Ryan Anderson.

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Interview with the developers behind Get-A-Grip Chip - Jon Lawitts and Vicky Wei of Redstart IO 1:54:45

4y ago1:54:45

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We sat down with Vicky Wei and Jon Lawitts of Redstart Interactive just after they released their first game Get-A-Grip Chip on the Nintendo Switch. We cover their development progress which was very quick (less than a year!), how they met up with local play testers, and their influences for the game. We also talk about their experiences working wi…

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Interview with Danny Silvers at Lantana Games 1:08:46

4+ y ago1:08:46

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As part of our Indie Game Preservation efforts, we strive to preserve video game history through fun, open, and informative interviews with game developers. Our first interview is with Danny Silvers, CEO and founder of Lantana Games, the studio behind the Mondrian game series. Danny talks about how he started Lantana Games and got into the indie ga…

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Tilta Nucleus Lens Control, Wiral LITE and Meike Lenses 37:11

6y ago37:11

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We talked a lot of gear (GoPro Hero8, Tilta Nucleus Nano, Wiral LITE and Mieke lenses), films, filmmaking… you know, stuff. Here's the links you're looking for: GoPro 8 https://geni.us/sjuTirB GoPro 8 videos https://geni.us/B0BKAqC Tilta Nucleus Nano https://geni.us/GeGRAK FollowFocusGears https://geni.us/j55E Cool-Lux LuxGear Follow Focus Rings ht…

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Pixel LED, 8K Full Frame, Apple Arcade, Contact Mics, and Milk in Movies 34:20

6y ago34:20

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No big news this week so it's a smorgasbord of randomness! We talk about Descript.com, an incredible (sounding) audio editing service, PhotoJoseph's Pixel LED light video, the 8K Z-Camera, Apple Arcade, what contact mics are, we learn about Sean's short film he wrote but never produced (so maybe we'll do that!), and finally have a little chat about…

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BlackMagic ATEM Mini and LUMIX S1H ProRes RAW 28:05

6y ago28:05

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BlackMagic announced the ATEM mini; thousands of dollars in hardware for just $295, and Panasonic announced ProRes RAW support for the LUMIX S1H! We also talk about ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW support in other NLEs, a trailer remixing contest worth $10,000, and Sean's beef with a Star Wars special from 1978! Blackmagic ATEM mini https://geni.us/A…

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iPhone 11 Pro Max Extra Mondo Biggly! 32:15

6y ago32:15

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OK, OK, you know it's inevitable… we gotta talk iPhone 11. What do we think, are we getting it, how special is it? And, listener Ben Fox calls in with a question! So cool… you can do that to; just click the link below! Be sure to check out Ben's YouTube channel, too: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1nURl0bc1IrvY6zfPsrFbg/ --- Send in a voice mess…

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Goodbye, Veydra… Hello, Meike! 19:04

6y ago19:04

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Veydra, makers of affordable Cine lenses for micro four thirds and other small sensor mounts, sadly is no more. But never feare, for Meike is here, and at a considerably lower cost! •• Meike MFT lenses on B&H https://geni.us/ZfwTQj •• The closure of Veydra https://geni.us/FsleC •• Sean & PhotoJoseph on the Veydra Lenses on YouTube https://geni.us/s…

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It's All About the LUMIX S1H, Baby! 36:24

6y ago36:24

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This show has one topic… the just revealed LUMIX S1H, the world's first full frame 6K camera! Mentioned in the show: LUMIX S1H https://geni.us/A8cMvC Short films made on the S1H (for camera launch) https://geni.us/AKfLK DP Review S1H Video https://geni.us/5gXAW8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shottalk/messageSu…

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F64 Live conference & Video 101 discussion, Deity Microphone's 4 tips for sound mixing on a budget, GoPro Hero 8 Rumors, Technology Leaks & Popcorn vs Candy 30:03

6y ago30:03

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PhotoJoseph just got back from the F64 Live conference when he taught a basic and an advanced video course, we talked about Joseph's 15 year old Apple videos of him on stage at NAB and Apple Expo Paris, we chatted on the GoPro Hero 8 rumors and the sad state of leaks today, and Sean introduces us to his new YouTube channel, Popcorn vs Candy! Wiral …

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BlackMagic 6K vs Lumix S1H and the value of 6K, Building a RAID, and the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 32:39

6y ago32:39

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Sean just got his Blackmagic Cinema Camera 4K… which means a 6K camera was release moments later. D'oh! We discuss the camera, compare to what's known about the upcoming LUMIX S1H, and talk about why anyone would need 6K in the first place. Joseph is building a bit fat new RAID, and Sean is excited about the new DJI Osmo Mobile 3! Blackmagic Pocket…

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Data Mining for Instagram, Tarantino's New Film, S1 Filmmaker Update and FPV Drone Flying 28:42

6y ago28:42

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PhotoJoseph drops a crazy YouTube show on data mining for Instagram (prepare for the rabbit hole), Sean talks about the new Tarantino movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and how insanely good of a filmmaker Tarantino is, PhotoJoseph discusses his new shelves (he's very excited), the LUMIX S1 Filmmaker update that is now available, and Sean gets i…

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Wireless Video Transmitters, Making the New Lion King, and Sean's Movie "Life Adjusted" (Too) 34:38

6y ago34:38

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I suppose we shouldn't have bragged about the awesome summer we were having… because now the smoke is here, and we're officially locked indoors. After whining about that, we discussed Google Wifi mesh networking, wireless video transmitter options for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera, the woes of amazon reviews, how the Lion King was made and it…

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Visiting Adobe, Re-Editing Movie Trailers for Practice, and the DJI Ronin-SC 28:54

6y ago28:54

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PhotoJoseph and Sean Marc Nipper both went camping and had their four-year-olds laugh them off their paddleboards this weekend… what are the odds? In this episode we talk about PhotoJoseph's visit to Seattle and meeting with the Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop team, methods to create video titles for non-motion graphics experts, Sean's re-edit of two pop…

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Portrait Slams, Moment Anamorphic Drone Lenses, Deep Fakes and Dishonest Red 33:19

6y ago33:19

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We open with a discussion of mother in laws and how we spend our free time, then talk about Portrait Slams (what's that? You gotta listen!), the new Moment anamorphic drone lens, studying to get your drone FAA license, and the saga behind RED's false Made in America claims and massive price gouging! Here's the links… Portrait slam https://www.portr…

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Jibs vs Drones, NoFilmSchool Top-30 List, Behind the Scenes on a YouTube Video 28:58

6y ago28:58

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Happy Fourth of July! We chatted jibs vs drones, the joys of a sunrise hike (with teenagers!), the NoFilmSchool Top 30 Filmmaking Channels list, behind-the-scenes on my latest YouTube video, and the production of epic Real Estate videos. Links from the show… Glitter bomb https://youtu.be/xoxhDk-hwuo Lumix updates https://photojoseph.com/July2019LUM…

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Dog Bites, LUMIX Updates, KIPON Adapters and the Ken Burns Effect 32:14

6y ago32:14

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Monday isn't off to a great start for PhotoJoseph, as he's nursing a dog bite from this morning's run! Beyond that there's a new LUMIX Firmware announcement, a discussion of KIPON lens adapters, auto focus thoughts and Sean's aggravation with the overused and misused Ken Burns effect. LUMIX Update announcement https://photojoseph.com/July2019LUMIXf…

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Travel Delays, Adorama Inspire, Scammer Stories, New MFT Anamorphic and New KIPON L-Mount Lenses 28:50

6y ago28:50

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Listen to PhotoJoseph's travel adventure trying to get to NY for Adorama Inspire, enjoy to a couple of scammer stories, and hear about new anamorphic micro four thirds lenses and new KIPON L-Mount lenses! Scammer story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRe8DcOhgslqwU1DjSx95pkKsRImoBIJC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster…

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DJI Robot Master and LUMIX S1H 26:59

6y ago26:59

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Sean and PhotoJoseph chat about the new DJI Robot Master, reminisce over the Big Trak, and talk about the LUMIX S1H --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shottalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shottalk/support

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The new Mac Pro, Apple marketing flubs, and who we are. 28:30

6y ago28:30

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In our first real episode, Sean and PhotoJoseph introduce ourselves, talk about about the recent WWDC Apple keynote, why we think the Mac Pro is NOT overpriced, how Apple really messed up the launch of the $999 monitor stand, and generally try to figure out what this podcast is. Also check out a Adorama Inspire http://adorama.com/inspire June 18020…

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The Beginning 3:51

6y ago3:51

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This is just the beginning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shottalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shottalk/support

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What I've been up to 3:05

6+ y ago3:05

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For the last year I've been working on an Esports organization named Nevermore Esports.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derekross/support

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Hello Tech Pros Interview from 2016 Part 2 42:51

6+ y ago42:51

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The very first episode of Anthony Delgado Podcast!

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Hello Tech Pros Interview from 2016 39:49

6+ y ago39:49

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The very first episode of Anthony Delgado Podcast!

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Dropping Diamonds 34:10

6+ y ago34:10

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The very first episode of Anthony Delgado Podcast!

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DFCC - The Podcast - Ep1. Matt Sharpe 13:29

7+ y ago13:29

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DFCC - The Podcast - Ep1. Matt Sharpe

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Hello Anchor & Pixel 2 Camera 9:02

8y ago9:02

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Helllloooooo Anchor! • Google Pixel 2's camera seems amazing. Computational photography done right.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/derekross/support

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 41: You say goodbye, I say hello

10y ago

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Miguel, Paul and Matt talk with John on his exit from Q-Games, how fatherhood revealed his hidden love of Yo Gabba Gabba and The Wiggles music. Miguel gets hair, talks Aoki's methods of post-beneficial marination. Paul meets Cypress Hill. Matt joins the fight! WE'LL MISS YOU RED6By The Q-Games Crew

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 40: New Blood

10y ago

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Jaymin the programmer, Aoki the artist, and Miguel the chuckler talk about nostalgia, hype, loyalty, and sandwiches. The guard has changed and we're back in business!By The Q-Games Crew

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Episode 3 - Goodbye Spring, Hello Eternal Summer 56:33

10y ago56:33

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We're back! This episode we change up the format a little bit and discuss the Spring season wrapping up and what we're looking forward to in the upcoming Summer season. Plus, we discuss the new Free! Eternal Summer English dub.Let us know what you [email protected]@AnimeFluffPod on TwitterAsh@AshPixel on TwitterCrumpet@SweetestCrump…

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Episode 2 - Anime Court & Swim Boys 50:46

10+ y ago50:46

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In this episode we talk about the top five popular anime that we hate! We also give a quick review of the Free! Eternal Summer OVA, and Crumpet dishes out some homework for Ash.Let us know what you [email protected]@AnimeFluffPod on TwitterAsh@AshPixel on TwitterCrumpet@SweetestCrumpet on TwitterOpening Song: "Rage On"Closing Song: …

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 39: Junk Unleashed

12y ago

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This was supposed to be a wholesome behind the scenes look at PixelJunk Shooter, but the time that's passed since our last podcast has made the boys decidedly #NSFW! After hearing about Andy's biking adventures from Kyoto to Tokyo, we do get into some cool Shooter stuff and answer some fan questions from Twitter. Welcome back to PixelJunk Radio!…

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 38: Bantercast

12y ago

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We get the whole gang together for a teary goodbye to Milky before he heads back to NY. We also welcome our future Kyoto neighbor, Jake Kazdal of 17-Bit and beg him to let us play Galak-Z! This truly is the bantercast, as we bounce from starting a game studio in Japan, Terada Katsuya's art, PAX, and even a little Steam Machine talk.…

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 37: PixelPAX

12y ago

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PAX Prime is just a week away! We gather Rowan and Kalin of the PixelJunk Inc. team to talk about our public debut, plus answer some of your questions - in the silliest way possible. Duncan is back and schools us on one of the shadier sides of Kyoto, while Jaymin drops some knowledge on aspiring game developers.…

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 36: Summer Games

12y ago

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The sweltering heat of Kyoto has driven us into our air conditioned fortresses of gaming. But with all the summer deals, who’s to complaining? We dive into what we’ve been playing to stave off the blaze of these dog days.By The Q-Games Crew

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 35: Sagzor Z Strikes Back!

12y ago

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Guess who's back? Our favorite fresh-faced, sparkly-eyed intern Sagar. We talk about his trials and tribulations in returning to Japan and Q-Games. He left but a boy, but comes back a man!By The Q-Games Crew

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 34: Castlevanian!

12y ago

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In this week's episode Milky goes Castlevanian on us and talks about his Iga Dream Game, Kalin goes to Kerbal space, Rowan is Cube-blocked, and John swears off games for DC animated movies. Plus, Towerfall lures us to the Ouya Side of the Force.By The Q-Games Crew

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PixelJunk Radio Episode 33: The Art of Backpedaling

12y ago

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Our post-E3 podcast! From Xbone to Xbox 180? Jaymin and Milky break down what the E3 press conferences really mean to us gamers.By The Q-Games Crew