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The Pixel Advocate
by The Pixel Advocate
The Pixel Advocate is a solo podcast about retro gaming. There is no strict format, just stories and opinions. Insert coin.
Episodes
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Sifting Through a Trove of Retro
In this almost unreleased episode, I pull out a big box of retro goodies that I found in my basement and go through the stuff item by item. Lots of Atari 2600 and NES stuff, and other things too. The Pixel Advocate is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at...
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Handheld Gaming as a Kid
Join me as I revisit my 80s and early 90s journey through handheld gaming. From Tomy Digital Derby to Atari Lynx! The Pixel Advocate is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://pixeladvocate.home.blog/
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Lists Vol. 3: Top Retro Console Games
In this episode I talk about my top 10 all time retro console games that are not arcade ports. Atari 2600 and NES dominate the ranks. The Pixel Advocate is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://pixeladvocate.home.blog/
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Lists Vol. 2: Scrolling and fixed-screen shoot-em-ups
In volume 2 of my lists series, I talk about my top 5 scrolling and fixed-screen shoot-em-up games. Pew pew pew! The Pixel Advocate is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://pixeladvocate.home.blog/
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Lists vol. 1: Popular Games I Don’t “Get”
This will be a new feature on The Pixel Advocate podcast. I have a series of lists I would like to go over, on various retro gaming topics. In this first installment, I talk about popular games that don't really do much for me. For each list I clearly explain the criteria used for determining the...
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Episode 10: Nerd solo – is retro gaming a lonely hobby?
Many of us enjoy retro gaming primarily in solitude, because it is a niche hobby. Does this make it lonely? I provide my thoughts on this and discuss how I mix retro gaming with social situations, social networking sites, and even online dating. The Pixel Advocate is made with Jetpack Podcast.…
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Episode 9: The NES Years
This double-length episode picks up the story from where "We Were Atari Kids" left off. Having given the Atari 7800 the old college try, we were eventually drawn into the Nintendo vortex that swept across the North American video game market in the late 80s. Join me for a talk about that time,...
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Episode 8: Donkey Kong Dossier – part 2 of 2
This episode starts with some personal memories and experiences with Donkey Kong. After that, I revisit the 2007 documentary "King of Kong - a Fistful of Quarters." I talk about the plot of the film, and some of the controversial aspects of it as well. Lastly, I provide a summary of the Billy...
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The Pixel Advocate is a solo podcast about retro gaming. There is no strict format, just stories and opinions. Insert coin.
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