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Pixel x Pixel
by Anne Lee
Nerdy pals Anne and Marcus are coming straight to your ears every other week to talk all things niche and obscure video games! If you like games from Japan, retro oddities, and a dash of anime, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 131
We are back, back, back, with episode 131 of Pixel x Pixel, just in time for the -BER months! We’ve been keeping busy over the past few weeks and have lots of playing and watching to share. Plus, Marcus experienced the joy of watching a movie in a theater right from the comfort of home thanks to...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 130
We’ve been on a little break from recording, but we’re back with a whole lot of small art business updates, including Anne’s first workshop recap and her first t-shirt design (preorders are open until 9/21!). Plus, we find gaming at the Orange County Fair, Anne has a long customer service saga…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 129
Buttons, buttons, and more buttons! In episode 129 of Pixel x Pixel, Anne talks all about her new button machine and recent market endeavors. Meanwhile, Marcus has endeavors of his own in the form of tinkering with video game streaming. Plus, games were beaten, and an audio book was listened to!...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 128
This episode, we are sneaking in just in the nick of time to wish everyone a happy Pride! We’ve gotten up to lots of good fun over the past couple of weeks, including going to Disney After Dark Pride Nite, obtaining a coveted button machine, and discovering the joy that is Brazilian style garlic...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 127
The not-E3 midsummer game news onslaught is upon us, but we’re still playing catchup with prior news, life updates, and what we’ve been watching, reading, and playing. Anne has more market updates and upcoming products to share, and Marcus has been back to tinkering with their server. Plus, Anne...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 126
After a bit of an unintended break, we are back with lots to discuss! Marcus has a new e-ink device and a zine to share with the world, and Anne is working hard on her markets and seeing some exciting results! Plus, lots of movies have been watched, including a film from the 1920s! Marcus’ book...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 125
Right of the bat, we have to warn you that there is a bit of weird audio going on in this episode (particularly with Anne at the beginning). Unfortunately, we’re not really sure what went wrong and couldn’t figure out how to correct it, but it’s still perfectly listenable! In this episode, we…
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Pixel x Pixel 124
In this episode, we recount our visit the OC Creative Reuse Center and fill up on secondhand craft supplies, and Anne shares her The Summer Hikaru Died exhibition review that was recently published on Yatta-Tachi! Not only that, but she actually played and beat another game, Marcus has some juicy...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 123
After the last jam-packed episode, we have a slightly quieter one this time around because for some reason we haven’t been playing or watching much of anything! But the Santa Ana winds came to celebrate Pokémon Winds and make our last market extremely difficult, and we had a lot of fun attending...
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Pixel x Pixel 122
It’s an action-packed episode of Pixel x Pixel this time around, with not one, but three different events to cover! We had the pleasure to attend Vintage Computer Festival SoCal, an Akira Yamaoka concert, and Anne’s first maker’s market as Apricotsushi Shop (recap here). Plus, there’s quite the…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 121
We are all about digital sovereignty in this episode of Pixel x Pixel, especially with the news that Discord will soon require identity verification for users who want to access 18+ content. Marcus looks at self-hosted alternatives and gives an update on Booklore/KOReader. Meanwhile, Anne has an...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 120
It’s a big puttering and mini travel episode with some geocaching adventures in the Portland area, iPod mods, a Framework PC, and more! Plus, Anne launches an exciting new venture (with a cool logo) and Marcus starts a 50 books in 2026 challenge. And wouldn’t you believe, after our first DNF film...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 119
We’re back for 2026, and we’ve been busy! In this episode, we share our thoughts on the Kura Sushi x Kirby collab, our first Adventure Lab, and a new self-hosted system Marcus set up to upgrade Anne’s freelance workflow. Plus, we tried the commander format of Magic the Gathering, and we’re…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 118
Get ready for an extra chatty holiday episode of Pixel x Pixel! In the final episode of the year, your favorite cohost friends turned lovers Anne and Marcus each share a new book they’re excited to read and discuss our first time geocaching. We also continue our interest (particularly Marcus’) in...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 117
We’re breaking up the usual routing with an extra special Japan honeymoon episode! This whirlwind recap of our two weeks in Tokyo includes robots, the Suica Pengiun, The Summer Hikaru Died and Final Fantasy IX exhibitions, the biggest flea market in Tokyo, ARGs, monjayaki, and much more! ♫ Intro...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 116
In episode 116 of Pixel x Pixel, we continue to not cover any relevant news articles and instead discuss Metal Gear Solid body products, Sleepless’ interesting Steam release, and an exciting update from Artdink! Plus, there is a whole lot of retro game talk in this one, if you’re into that kind…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 115
Happy Halloween from your spooky Pixel x Pixel pals! In this not-particularly-Halloween-y episode: an anime market in a dying mall, three horror films that each have two different names, lambskin-wearing dog “shrews,” the latest Nintendo news, an extremely spooky American Idol game for the…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 114
The spooky vibes continue in this episode of Pixel x Pixel with a very special trip to the “Taste of Ebisugaoka” Silent Hill f popup in Little Tokyo, LA! Marcus finished his first playthrough of Silent Hill f just in time, too. The pair also enjoyed concert by an up-and-coming Aussie girl group...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 113
In our first episode of the 2025 spooky season, Anne and Marcus kick off the festivities by sharing their horror-tastic experience at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights! Plus, Anne wrote a retrospective on the PSone shmup Einhander for shmuptember, and Marcus got a free Japan Foundation…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 112
Is this… an actual podcasting schedule?! Anne and Marcus commit to recording every other week, and they’re back right on schedule for episode 112 of Pixel x Pixel! In this episode, Marcus has big news regarding his PC visual novel collection, Anne waxes poetic about junk journals, a whole season…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 111
Your favorite friends turned life partners podcasting duo returns from a yearlong break with episode 111 of Pixel x Pixel! We’re shaking things up in favor of a more freeform format, but we hope you enjoy the show nonetheless. In this episode, Marcus shares how he’s started learning Japanese…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 110
Your favorite friends-turned-lovers podcasting duo makes a surprise return this year with episode 110 of Pixel x Pixel! This episode's a bit different, not focusing on news or media. Instead, the focus is primarily on Anne's first time at Anime Expo! We also welcome the newest guest of Pixel x...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 109
Your favorite friends-turned-lovers podcasting duo makes their triumphant return with episode 109 of Pixel x Pixel! For the first time in her adult life, Anne is in the US for the summer convention and concert season, so she and Marcus regale their many event adventures from the past couple of...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 108
Never fear, episode 108 of Pixel x Pixel is here! Your intrepid cohosts Marcus and Anne have been too busy going out and having fun to record lately, but that means they have lots of extra fun things to discuss on this latest episode! First, Marcus is back with a new and improved Collector’s...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 107
Welcome back to yet another episode of Pixel x Pixel, where co-hosts Marcus and Anne see all the hot new movies and play all the hottest video game releases! Well, that’s what it feels like this time anyway, with Marcus and Anne dipping their toes into the Resident Evil 4 remake and watching the...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 106
Hello hello and welcome to the long-awaited return of Pixel x Pixel! For episode 106, Anne has found her new forever home with Pixel x Pixel podcast co-host Marcus, and the pair share all of the shenanigans they’ve been getting up to, including attending the Asian maker’s mart Takumi Alley, which...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 105
Episode 105 of Pixel x Pixel makes its all-American debut with Anne officially moved to the US! Marcus regales us with his Australian escapades (including both seeing and eating kangaroos… on separate occasions), the pair watch a slew of movies on the international flight, plus Anne’s got Marcus...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 104
Hear ye, hear ye! Tis another episode of Pixel x Pixel for your listening pleasure! In this episode, Marcus and Anne continue to be busy with big life changes, including Marcus’ impending first Australia trip! But that doesn’t mean they don’t have time for watching and gaming, with both bringing...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 103
New year, new podcast ep! Join friends-to-lovers podcast duo Anne and Marcus as they ring in 2023 with flair during their live episode recording on Twitch! (to view the full Twitch archive, see Anne’s YouTube channel) The pair spent lots of quality time together over the holidays, which means…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 102
After a short break, Pixel x Pixel is back in action, with Anne kicking things off with some major life news, and we’re not talking about her first VR experience! (though there was that, too) The pair discuss what it’s like playing Gore Screaming Show together thanks to the power of the internet,...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 101
The festivities of episode 100 may be over, and we’ve had to clean up the confetti and pack away the decorations, but that doesn’t mean Pixel x Pixel can’t continue on in style and pizazz! In this episode, Anne and Marcus regale the rest of their in-person shenanigans, including attempting to…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 100
It’s the big 100! Pixel x Pixel celebrates a grand 100 episodes with a live podcast recording with your two intrepid hosts recording together in person for the first time ever! Watch the full recording over on YouTube if you are so inclined, or enjoy our voices in your ears as usual with your...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 99
We’re only one episode away from the big 100, but that doesn’t mean we don’t bring the heat for Pixel x Pixel episode 99! Everyone’s favorite segment Marcus Gets Steamed returns, where he rehashes the very interesting saga of the Chaos;Head Steam release. Plus, Marcus has a brand new Collector’s...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 98
Episode 98 of Pixel x Pixel is a doozy where not one, but both of the hosts got sick and have lived to tell the tales (not COVID-related). Marcus has big Lady Gaga concert impressions, and the pair go over all of the hot news out of this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Plus, Anne dipped her toes in Xbox...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 97
A new episode of Pixel x Pixel is here, and not a minute too soon! We recorded before the excitement of TGS kicked off and during the unfortunate heat dome that had Marcus and other Californians watching their electricity use, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t bring our usual cheer! Marcus talks...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 96
Grab your favorite beverage, because it’s time for another episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus, aka Mr. Monster, and Anne are packing some technological power in the form of Marcus’ brand new domain and Anne’s brand new laptop! And while they haven’t been writing or gaming as of late, they did have...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 95
Pixel x Pixel episode 95 starts with a tale of woe… A vigil of sorts for Anne’s dead laptop, RIP Lenovo Yoga 920, 2018-2022. (PSA: Keep water glasses far away from your laptops, folks) Luckily, not all our computer news is sad, as Marcus has been busy setting up his own home server, and he…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 94
We’re back for another episode of Pixel x Pixel, but also back from an exciting Aksys Games stream celebrating all of the new otome game announcements from Anime Expo. Plus, some very big news from Anne was announced on the stream! (You can watch the full stream recording here) While Anne has…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 93
It’s time for a spicy new episode of Pixel x Pixel, chock-full of Anime Expo game announcements! But before getting to the news, Anne shares her exciting adventures at a local Sydney anime convention and a new game site she’s been helping with. Marcus gushes about the Neon White soundtrack, the...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 92
We’re back for another spectacular episode of Pixel x Pixel, and we’ve come with Fujocon 2022 impressions! Marcus and Anne share their thoughts on the panels they attended, including the Monster and the Beast author Renji’s panel. Plus, Marcus met friend of the show capsulejay for some IRL fun at...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 91
Welcome to Pixel x Pixel episode 91, where you can get internet cool points for guessing the game box that the above art is from! In a thrilling turn of events, Marcus and Anne have both been working on something, and that something is the same thing – namely, content about the Birushana: Rising...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 90
Episode 90 of Pixel x Pixel presents the grand return of Marcus’ and Anne’s writing careers! Marcus went to a super-cool horror convention and wrote a brand-new Checking the Score article on Jumping Flash!, and Anne attended a Princess Tutu anniversary event digitally and writes a full recap.…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 89
Hope you like a podcast you can really sink your teeth into, because this is a juicy one! Marcus has finally gotten his hands on a Steam Deck and has all the details on how Valve isn’t living up to their “every game you own will work” bargain. Not only that, but he went to RuPaul’s DragCon and a...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 88
Better late than never – a new episode of Pixel x Pixel is here! Both Marcus and Anne have exciting, podcast-relevant things to discuss in the intro, namely: Marcus is finally getting his hands on the Steam Deck, and Anne had the opportunity to interview the writer of the new UNICO manga…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 87
It’s time for another episode of Pixel x Pixel, your favorite podcast where two friends on opposite sides of the world talk video games, weird films, anime, and more! On episode 87, both Marcus and Anne have a lot of IRL things keeping them away from games, but Marcus has some extra big, exciting...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 86
Welcome to Pixel x Pixel episode 86, where we’re rebranding to a breakfast and Aussie artist podcast (let’s say that’s a belated April Fool’s, ha)! In all seriousness, Anne has been too busy with secret freelance projects to have much new to discuss, so you get to hear all about her current...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 85
Episode 85 is a slightly tighter episode than our usual Pixel x Pixel fare, but that doesn’t mean we’ve skimped on our usual awesome content! In this episode, Marcus discusses his new Checking the Score article on the F-Zero X soundtrack and Anne has revived her Tumblr account for all her…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 84
Awooga! Pixel x Pixel is back for another bi-weekly dose of geek media goodness! In this episode, Marcus and Anne realize they already saw the infamous Euphoria penis episode (much to their chagrin), Marcus digs into the new BL visual novel Tokyo Onmyoji and tests out a new Razer keyboard, and…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 83
It’s been a big two weeks in the world of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus and Anne joined Chlo of Otome Kitten and Blerdy of Blerdy Otome for a super fun Variable Barricade launch stream on the Aksys Games Twitch channel, which you can watch a recording of if you missed it live (highly recommended!).…
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 82
It’s yet another fine episode of Pixel x Pixel! We’re a little late this week, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have lots of good things to talk about! Anne was busy with super-secret freelance work, while Marcus didn’t review anything new (surprisingly!), he did buy lots of new things in the…
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