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Pixel Pals
by Zach, Zanadood, and Adam
What if three best friends started a video game podcast where they interview creators and do funny little bits? Well that's what happened when we started Pixel Pals! From new releases, to old classics, we will sure to have something to say about your favorite game. The podcast is lighthearted and fun, and we are getting better every episode! We release new episodes every Wednesday and if you like the show, be sure to spread the word! Episodes may include guests or be themed, so be sure to follow our twitter to stay updated!You can write to us at [email protected]
Episodes
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Episode 49: What is an "Indie Game"?
In this episode, Zanadood and Adam discuss their favorite Indie titles and answer the age old question, what is an indie? We cover a ton of games and Zanadood forgot to write them down! Hope you enjoy this one and be sure to share with your friends!
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Episode 48: Baldurs Gate 3
Want to play DND but you have no friends? Want to romance a Wild Shape bear? Well you can do all of that and more in Baldurs Gate 3! In this episode Adam and Zanadood talk about Larian Studios upcoming release, even though it has been in early access for what seems to be years now. If you enjoy…
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Episode 47: Tears of the Kingdom Review Extravaganza
Welcome back to Pixel Pals, with this episode we really dove into what makes Tears of the Kingdom a must play title for this year, and we know how late we are with this knowledge. Life gets in the way ya know? Either way, we are back and will be continuing to post on a weekly schedule, make sure…
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Episode 46: Jedi Survivor and Tears of the Kingdom Hype Episode
We are back and chattier than ever! Todays episode is about Jedi Survivor and Tears of the Kingdom, what we are excited about and what we are hoping for. We will be reviewing these two games in the coming weeks so its a good refresher for all of us. Sorry for the delay in episodes we are finally...
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Episode 45: TLOU Ep. 3: I Am Not Crying, I Have Something In My Eye
wowzers folks this episode was a doozy. we felt emotions and now we will talk about them. this is now a TLOU review podcast until further notice. please sub to the patreon or follow us on twitter!
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Episode 44: The Last Of Us Ep. 1 Review
HEY Y'ALL, we are late and the audio is a tad messed up. We had an IRL guest and tried a system that did not work, next weeks episode should be better. Hope you enjoy and we are going to be talking about each episode as they release so be sure to tune in each wednesday!
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Episode 43: Video Game Accessibility
In this episode we brought on Jason to talk to us about accessibility in video games! Jason has a lot more experience on the subject than we do so it was helpful to see his side of things and generate a conversation about how we need to do more to allow disabled gamers to access the industry.…
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Episode 42: Looking Forward to 2023
Okay listeners, I am way too tired to do the summary. Follow us on Twitter or Patreon we are the ONLY PIXEL PALS. Best of luck out there!
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Episode 41: GAME OF THE YEAR
In this episode Zanadood complains how his favorite games got snubbed at "The Game Awards" and Zach expresses his live for God of War. We discuss all the games nominated and offer deep insights into the biggest gaming event of the year. In Show and Tell, Zanadood is getting deep into the world of...
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Episode 40: The Red Dead Episode w/ KatRosePip
We have a special guest on this episode: KatRosePip! We talk about Red Dead Redemption the critically accaimled game from Rckstar Games. We also play Red Dead Smash or Pass, and we all learned a little too much about Zach during this one. If you want to catch Kat's content use the links below! Be...
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Episode 39: Best Moments in Gaming
We reached out to listeners to see what were the best moments in gaming and then compared it to a clickbait news article. We also had a special guest on the show this episode: Todd Howard. We appreciate the support and apologize for any delays! New episodes every Wednesday, if you enjoy the show…
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Episode 38: The Dishonored One
Welcome to our Pixel Pals Playthrough! In this episode we discuss the 2012 Arkane Hit Dishonored! Later on in the episode we talk about very important television shows such as Rings of Power and House of the Dragon. We are super thankful for everyone that listens and we are picking our…
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Episode 37: Pokemon and Assassins' Creed Hype
Welcome back to Pixel Pals! On todays episode we discuss two upcoming games: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and Assassins' Creed Mirage. We are both over the moon excited about these games and we hope you enjoy the show! As always be sure to check out our twitter and feel free to email us at...
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Episode 36: Video Games that Disappoint
We are finally back to a "semi normal" release schedule! Thanks everybody for tuning into this weeks topic "Video Games that are kind of a let down". As always these are our opinions and the opinions of our listeners SO please don't get mad if we talked some crap about a game you enjoy we really...
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Episode 35: Indie Showcase
~WE ARE BACK~ Thanks everyone for your patience but we have finally come back from our little hiatus. In this episode we discuss two amazing Indie games: Stray and Cult of the Lamb. Zach and Zanadood catch up and discuss these Indie games, as well as a variety of other topics! I hope you enjoy…
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Episode 34: Subathons and Burnout w/ WildcatHippo
In this episode Zach and Zanadood sit down with Wildcat to discuss his recent 34 day livestreamed subathon. While this is an impressive feat, we wanted to discuss the aftermath and feelings Wildcat has post subathon. We also discuss burnout in the content creation space, as well as our day jobs.…
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Episode 33: Most Overrated Video Game Ever
In this episode, Zach and Zanadood decide which game is truly overrated. We will probably say something not great about your favorite, but remember its all a joke and we are never wrong. We missed recording and are back to our weekly upload schedule. New episodes every Wednesday at 11AM EST. If…
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Episode 32: Conventions, Recruitment, and Gaming
In this episode, Zanadood sits down with CookieCutter to discuss the his recent expedition to the Magic City Convention that takes place in Birmingham, Alabama. They talked about the cool guests he was able to meet, as well as the job he was working while there! We also talk about some of…
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Episode 31: Deciding the Best RPG of All Time
In this episode Zach and Zanadood answer the age old question: What is the best RPG of all time? We had a blast discussing some of the best game sin this genre and hopefully our pick doesn't make too many people mad. As always, new episodes every Wednesday and make sure to leave us a nice review!...
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Episode 30: Big Steam Deck Energy w/ Gio
In this episode we sit down with our friend Gio and discuss the Steam Deck! We cover the features and whether or not this console is for you. The Steam Deck is a portable gaming console that packs a serious punch, but it may not be the "Switch Killer" some claim it to be. We also discuss some of...
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Episode 29: Summer Games Fest Part 1
In this episode, Zach and Zanadood discuss the Sony State of Play, and anticipate announcement for Summer Games Fest. There is discussions on Stray, Starfield, God of War, and much more! There is a ton of game discussion here as well as TV and movies! Zanadood really likes V-Rising and Zach is…
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Episode 28: Star Wars with Arttedri
Hello fellow humans, this episode is totally Star Wars themed! We discuss the reveal of Jedi: Survivor and the new Kenobi show on Disney Plus! We also dive into other Star Wars video games and the discourse around them. We had Arttedri on as a guest an if you want to check out their other content...
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Episode 27: Mario Movie Madness
In this episode Zach and Zanadood do a review of the hit classic film "Super Mario Brothers". This was a BAD movie but it had some very interesting plot points. We overview the plot and just how terrifying the goombas are in this movie. As always we had a blast recording this and we are turning…
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Episode 26: Being a High School E-Sports Coach
Happy Wednesday everyone! In this episode we interviewed Mitton, a high school teacher and E-Sports coach! We asked him questions about what it is like running the program and how accessible it is for other high schools to implement. We also talked about his perspective as a queer gamer that grew...
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Episode 25: Gaming Hot Takes Community Episode
We reached out to all of you on social media to get your best gaming hot takes and we answered and reacted to them live! In this episode we discuss all the submissions we got across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We had a blast with this recording and want to thank everyone for your support so...
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Episode 23: The History of Zelda's Development
In this special episode, Zach and Zanadood provide an educational walkthrough how Zelda came to be. This episode covers all the console games with some of the handhelds as well. This episode was us trying out some new content ideas so please let us know how you liked it, and if you want more like...
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Episode 22: Stelllajo and Zanadood Gush About Zelda
In this episode, we have Stelllajo on to talk about Zelda, Stardew Valley, and much more! There really needs to be a game where Zelda is a playable character, the people demand it. This was a super fun one to record and we hope you enjoy it! If you want to check out some of Stelllajo's other...
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Episode 21: Community Episode!
In this episode Zach and Zanadood answer questions from the Pixel Pals community! We read and answer your gaming questions from Instagram and Twitter. This one was a ton of fun to record and we cover a VERY wide range of topics. Be sure to follow us on twitter to pitch us your own topics next…
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Episode 20: King Gabagool Interview
BONUS PIXEL PALS?! You heard that right, we are dropping two episodes this week as a little thank you! We got to talk with King Gabagool also known as Tim. King Gabagool is a teacher, streamer, and cracked Valorant player. We talk about the game Valorant and the state of some of the drama in the...
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Episode 19: New Games + WildCatHippo Interview
Happy Monday! In this episode Zach and Zanadood talk about new games released, especially the new Witcher announcement. In our interview with WildCatHippo we talk about everything from Souls games to Avatar the Last Airbender. We also talk about the rise and fall of New World, the MMO that…
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Episode 18: Dapper Penguin
Sorry for the delay on this one, bit of a doozy to edit and set up the new space! Audio on this one is not ideal but it was a great interview regardless. We talked to Dapper Penguin who is a Games Tester contracted by Nintendo! We get some insight into that part of the industry and talk about…
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Episode 17: Metroidvanias with Botodo
In this episode Zanadood interviews a special guest: Botodo! They talk about what makes a great Metroidvania game and some of the genre defining titles we know and love today. They also talk about Elden Ring because it is that good. We had a blast talking and this is one you don't want to miss!…
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Episode 16: Girlthulhu and Arielle Interview
Happy International Women's Day! In this episode we talked to two fabulous women in the gaming space. Girlthulhu is a Magic The Gathering streamer and has adorable cats! Arielle is published author and multidisciplinary artist who just happens to be awesome at Valorant. We dive into some...
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Episode 15: Horizon Forbidden West + Elden Ring Hype
Zach and Zanadood are back with an episode that covers a LOT that is happening in gaming. Zach talks about his experience with Horizon Forbidden West and Zanadood patiently listens. The dynamic duo also covers Review Bombing, Elden Ring Classes, and Pokemon Legends Arceus post game content. AS...
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Episode 14: Pokemon Legends Arceus & Pokemon Translation Interview
In this episode Zach and Zanadood review the hit new game Pokemon Legends Arceus! They also interview Giovanni: an avid Pokemon fan and advocate. In the interview we learn about and discuss GameFreaks problematic history of not translating games to Latin American Spanish, and the absence of a...
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Episode 13: The Best Video Game of All Time Pt. 2
In this episode, Zanadood and Zach finally decide on what is definitely the best game of all time. Zanadood has fond memories of Sly Cooper and Jak and Daxter, and demands a reboot of the franchise. Pokemon Legends: Arceus is fun but they contain their excitement until next episode for a full...
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Episode 12: The Best Video Game of All Time
In this episode, Zach and Zanadood determine what the best video game of all time is. This is a two part series where they pit the worlds most beloved games into a bracket style elimination. Tensions were high, some of the decision were painful, and others were a walk through the park. They also...
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Episode 11: Microsoft Buys Activision & Kingdom Hearts Interview
In todays episode Zach and Zana talk about how Microsoft is collecting game studios like Thanos collected infinity stones. Zach and Zanadood are reunited at last, but they quickly devolve into their old ways. We interview Brandon, who has been playing through all the Kingdom Hearts games and get...
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Episode 10: The One Without Zach
In the name of safety, Zach could not be on this episode as he was awaiting results from his COVID test. Zanadood does his best to entertain solo, with discussions on Wordle, and with an interview at the end. This is the last episode with weird audio because we met with an audio expert to get us...
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Episode 9: New Year Same Games
Zach and Zanadood discuss their new years resolutions, and talk about some highly anticipated games. They also interview Fongo, whos is our second favorite Scotsman (sorry Ewan Mcgregor is #1). Fongo talks to Zach and Zanadood about the future of E-Sports and things happening in the industry. As...
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Episode 8: New Year, New Games
Well we are back with another incredibly insightful and well researched episode. We tackle serious questions like: What actually is Bowser? In all seriousness though, Zach and Zana talk about some of the big titles coming out next year, and Zach's unhealthy obsession with going to the movie...
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Episode 7: GOTY, Breath of the Wild, and More!
Sorry for the delay! Life gets crazy and we do apologize for the lateness of the episode, we should be back on track after the holidays. In this episode Zach and Zanadood introduce a few more bits, and discuss Zanadood's playthrough of Breath of the Wild. They also discuss their Game of the Year...
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Episode 5: The Game Awards
In this episode Zach and Zanadood take a deep dive into the upcoming Game Awards and talk about categories and games they think will win. Zach disrespected Fortnite and Zanadood gets enraged. Keep in mind we haven't played EVERY game up for an award so there is a good amount of speculation and...
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Episode 4: The Zelda Episode
This week Zach and Zanadood ranked each Zelda game in the franchise, and boy is this one a doozy. Friendships were tested, but ultimately they reached a conclusion. This was a tough one to make, since we both enjoy most games in the series. Maybe Zanadood will finally play Breath of the Wild now....
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Episode 3: Another Skyrim, Inscryption, and Pirates!
In this episode, Zanadood and Zach confuse Warzone for Modern Warfare more than once. They also discuss piracy and emulation in the gaming industry, and we take a crap on Nintendo again. They also address the tragedy that happened at the Astroworld concert, a Twitch streamer that unfortunately…
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Episode 2: Guardians of the Galaxy, Scalpers, and More!
On this episode of the Pixel Pals podcast Zanadood is mad at Nintendo, and Zach has been enjoying the Guardians of the Galaxy game. They also complain about the lack of accessibility to consoles and why scalpers suck. They also talk about BioWare and the masterpiece that is Mass Effect. If you…
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Episode One: A Year of Gaming
Welcome to the first episode of the Pixel Pals Podcast! Zanadood and Zach talk about their favorite games, what's new out right now, and general gaming topics. This is the first of many and the quality will only improve from here! We record this podcast live on twitch every Wednesday at 9:00PM…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What if three best friends started a video game podcast where they interview creators and do funny little bits? Well that's what happened when we started Pixel Pals! From new releases, to old classics, we will sure to have something to say about your favorite game. The podcast is lighthearted and fun, and we are getting better every episode! We release new episodes every Wednesday and if you like the show, be sure to spread the word! Episodes may include guests or be themed, so be sure to follow our twitter to stay updated!You can write to us at [email protected]
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Zach, Zanadood, and Adam
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