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The Pixel Hearts
by Pixel Hearts
Welcome to The Pixel Hearts! We are a team of romantic gamers who want to help you achieve a play of the game in your love life. Each week we answer YOUR questions all the highs and lows that come with being in a relationship... and being a geek or gamer. For more from The Pixel Hearts, check out our Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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What's A Play Party?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're seeing how quickly we can break Cameron as we provide a beginners guide to play parties. What are they, what should I wear, will attending one end with me strapped to a bench and whipped or not? All this and more as we dive deep into all the kinks...
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What is Looksmaxxing (And Should I Do It)?
This week on The Pixel Hearts, we're diving deep into incel forums to discuss the weird world of looksmaxxing. What even is it? Does bashing your face against a wall to reconfigure your bone structure actually make you more attractive? Obviously not! But it is a good way to talk about how much...
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How Do I Share Time In A Poly Partnership?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, we're sharing our thoughts on what to do when you don't feel the love being shared as we look at the balancing of time and commitments in poly relationships. At what point does the need to juggle commitments lead to neglect? Is your partner trying to...
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How Do I (Not) Get A Gamer Girlfriend?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, we're stepping back and listening to the advice that some others have regarding the intersection between gaming and love. Unfortunately, their advice isn't very good... so we spend a lot of time analyzing it instead. Join us as we dissect the amazing…
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Can Opposites Attract?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're stepping out of our comfort zone to talk about stepping out of your comfort zone as we discuss a burning question from you - do opposite interest spell doom for a relationship, or are they an opportunity in disguise. We talk all about the ways in...
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Can Polyamory Work For Me?
This week on The Pixel Hearts, we have half the team, but double the love to share! That's right... Fae and Teja are taking time to talk a topic near and dear to their hearts - and the hearts of their partners: it's a polyamory episode. Listen on for some advice about navigating the world of...
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What Else Makes A Good GM?
It's the topic so good we devoted two episodes to discussing it: what makes a good GM and can we make Mahli-Ann one. Listen on to hear all the tips and tricks, including why D&D may not be the best place to start, how you can apply your education to the game, and the secret sauce at the heart of...
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What Makes a Good GM?
Guess who's back? The best relationship podcast about games remotely recorded in Australia. That's right - The Pixel Hearts have returned and this time we've got a question from the crew. So sit back and join Teja and Cameron as they coach Mahli-Ann on how to stop being a player and start being a...
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How Much Does Cam Love Ro? (A Belated Valentine's Special)
Hey all, we're back again. The crew is still scattered to the winds with various tasks but we have a delightful episode today, once again with Cam and Ro. This time they're going through classic relationship quizzes to determine if they'll go the distance. Sorry for the delay in this coming out -...
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How Do I Keep The Spark Alive? (Feat. Ro)
This week on The Pixel Hearts we're shaking things up yet again with a smaller showing - but no less important. On this week's episode Cameron is holding down the fort and he's brought backup in the form of his delightful husband Ro, as they answer the important question of how to avoid…
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What's The Best Couple In Games? (Part 2)
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're continuing the party and finishing the festivities of the fiftieth episode as we finally determine who the greatest couple in gaming is. With Mahli-Ann's horse romances eliminated the competition is really heating up. Listen on to discover the...
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What's The Best Couple In Games? (Part 1)
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're proving the haters wrong and celebrating our fiftieth episode with a bang by talking about which couple in games bang the best. That's right, forget your pairings of Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher or Princess Peach and Mario because we're here to…
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What's Coming Out In 2024?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, we're closing the door on 2023 and looking to the future as we discuss what games we're looking forward to in 2024. We've got a lot of games to discuss including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (which one of the team secretly hates FFVII?), Baby Steps (who on...
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What Did We Play In 2023?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, we're back with a vengeance, delivering one of our biggest episodes yet as we close out the holiday season with a look back at the year that was. That's right... it's time for our annual (?) "What Did We Play Last Year?" episode. Listen to find out who...
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How Do I Respond To Sexts?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're sliding into your DMs with something sexy and discussing the art of the sext. More specifically, we're looking at the tips and trips to up your game in responding. Is it best to keyboard mash, or is there a more thoughtful approach? Is it possible…
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How Do I Deal With Family During The Holidays?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're doing our best to get into the holiday cheer and discussing the difficulty that can come with the most wonderful time of year: dealing with family. We talk about coping strategies when having to confront their more traditional views, finding solace...
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Is It Alright To Date A Replika?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're diving deep into the digital age and discussing the good and the bad about romancing large language models. That's right, we're answering the important questions about relationships with AI Chatbots like Replika. Is it an acceptable way to cope…
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How Do I Break Up With Someone?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're talking breakups - both good and bad. Listen on to hear us discuss the times we've beefed the breakup and the times we've been on the receiving end of some absolutely awful endings. We're covering everything - even some things clearly beyond the...
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Does Long Distance Work (And Other Questions)? Live at PAX 2023!
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're (still) at PAX AUS 2023. In the second half of our delightfully deranged panel, we discuss the burning questions from the audience. Topics include whether long distance relationships work, if FetLife is the Twitter replacement we've been looking…
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Should I Name My Child Sephiroth (and Other Questions)? - Live at PAX 2023!
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're up late and unleashed at PAX AUS 2023. In the first of two episodes, we discuss the burning questions we haven't been able to get to on the podcast yet including whether it's alright to name your child after a video game character, what power-up...
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How Do I Talk About My Fetishes With My Partner (feat. Jules)
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, Cameron is still away so we're getting kinky and answering the important question of "How do I talk about my new kink with my partner?" Join us for a discussion featuring the answers to hard hitting questions such as "What is a kink?", "Does Mahli-Ann...
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How Do I Convince Someone To Join A Union? (Feat. Jules)
This week on The Pixel Hearts we're getting topical once more (but actually this time) and talking all about unions. The WGA strike may be over, but there's many more ongoing including some that affect our hosts, so we figured it would be a good opportunity to answer the all important question…
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What Are Relationship Needs And Boundaries?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're diving deep into the topical discourse and discussing those juicy Jonah Hill texts (trust us, it was topical when we recorded). We're looking at the differences between the things that can make or break a relationship and the ways that self help…
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What Was Our Worst Date Experience?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're cracking open the forbidden tomes and diving deep into some personal lore as we ask the important question: what are our best and worst dates. Listen on to find out which Pixel Heart jumped out of a second story window to avoid a bad date, which…
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How Do I Deradicalize A Friend?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, big questions lead to big episode times. We're tackling the serious topic of deradicalization: how do you talk that friend who just discovered Jordan Peterson down from the ledge bordering the right wing rabbit hole? We cover the importance of empathy,...
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How Do I Reach Out To Make An In-Game Ally?
Content Warning: Discussion of Online Grooming from 22:00 until episode end On these week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're talking First Contact... and we don't mean the Star Trek: The Next Generation film. No, we're discussing the ins and outs of connecting with that one player who keeps...
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What Do I Do If I Hate My Friend's Partner?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're taking a page from Taylor's book and talking about Bad Blood - answering the important question of what to do if you just can't stand your friend's special someone. Listen on to hear us dissect the different forms of disgust that this may manifest...
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Should I Get Back With My Ex?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're discussing bad decisions and backsliding, as we answer one of the oldest questions known to humanity: should I send that "u up?" text to my ex? Listen on to hear both the short, and the long answer, including discussion of Cameron's custom sex…
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How Do I Stream With My Partner?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, we're starting streaming... or at least talking about getting started streaming. We're answering a listener's question about streaming alongside a partner, looking at all the problems and pitfalls that you may encounter when embarking on a new hobby…
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What's The Most Toxic Gaming Relationship?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're taking a page from the book of Britney and talking all about being Toxic. More specifically, we're answering a delightful question about what constitutes a toxic relationship system in games. Tune in to hear which Pixel Heart's sibling creates...
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Should I Pull My Punches In A Digital Date?
One this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're diving deep into the complicated world of digital dating as we hope to tackle the most important question: how hard should I go in a first game with my girlfriend? Is pulling your punches patronizing, or is it better to soften those skills? We...
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Is My Wife Playing Zelda Too Much?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts we're getting clinical and talking video game addiction. More specifically, we're looking at how to balance those games you just can't put down alongside spending time with the partner you just can't bear to be without. We discuss how spending a big…
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What Are Relationship Green Flags?
On this episode of The Pixel Hearts we're diving back in time and looking at the other side of one of our earlier questions. We've discussed Red Flags in Relationships before, but this time we're all about Green Flags. Listen on to learn more about the importance of shared interests, shared...
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How Do I Move On From A Breakup?
CW: Light discussion of abusive and toxic relationships 5:05-6:20 On this episode of The Pixel Hearts we take a page from Bennett Foddy's book and are focused on Getting Over It - only the "it" in question is not a giant cliff of stuff, but a breakup. We're diving deep into the methods and...
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How Do I Prepare For A Big Board Game Night?
On this episode of The Pixel Hearts we're going analog and discussing board games. More specifically, we're looking at what you need to do to prepare for a big board game night with the in-laws. First impressions are always challenging, and that's doubly true if your partner's father is accusing...
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What Are Relationship Red Flags?
This week on The Pixel Hearts we welcome back the esteemed Dr Butt to talk about the red flags big and small that may have you running for the hills. From being rude at restaurants, to the game that will make Fae question their relationship with you, we cover it all. And not just the red flags…
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How Do I Get A Friend With Benefits
This week on The Pixel Hearts, we're celebrating 25 episodes by diving back into the question bucket to answer one of our most interesting questions yet: How do I start a Friends with Benefits relationship with someone I want to? We tackle it all, from the importance of phrasing your question…
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How Do I Reject My Friend's Overtures?
On this week's episode of The Pixel Hearts, we're trying to let you down easy. That's right... we're talking about the age old problem of one-way wooing, unreciprocated romance, lopsided love... whatever you want to call it, we're answering the question of how to keep a friendship when that…
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How Do I Play D&D With My Ex?
After expelling all the kinky content out of our system with last week's Tears of the Kinkdom special (have y'all been playing that Zelda btw?) we return with some of our quality gaming advice. This week... we're talking about splitting up in love, and splitting the party in D&D as we tackle the...
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How Sexy Will Tears of the Kingdom Be?
All aboard the hype train! The Pixel Hearts are selling out and diving into another special episode discussing the hottest relationships in gaming. This time, we're focusing on everybody's favorite possible polycule - the Triforce Triad. Listen to the slow unraveling of Cameron as he outlines the...
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What Are A Potential Partner's Social Media Red Flags?
This week on the Pixel Hearts, we're going back to 2010 and discussing the ins and outs of "Facebook Stalking". We're looking at the different ways we conduct ourselves on different social media platforms - what's acceptable where, and what gives bad vibes no matter whether it's on LinkedIn,...
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Can Fictional Characters Cause Bi Panic?
This week on The Pixel Hearts we're getting a bit hot under the collar. Forget insightful discussion of nuanced relationship topics, this is the episode where we let our hair down and have some fun talking about the most important question of our times... is it gay to find a character in a video...
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How Do I Support My Friend In Hard Times?
We're back and better than ever! Fresh from the chaos of classes and the hectic time that the seasonal holidays bring, The Pixel Hearts have reunited to bring you another episode of the best gaming advice podcast this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. This week, we're talking about how to show…
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How Do I Find The Right Side Partner?
Like Perfect Dark is to GoldenEye, we're back this week with a spiritual sequel to last week's episode. We're tackling more about polyamory, open relationships, and how to expand your relationship beyond the bounds of monogamy. Listen on to find out the importance of balancing expectations, being...
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How Do I Join Your Polycule, Fae?
This week on the show, we have a very direct question for one of the Pixel Hearts; one inquiring listener is interested in how to join Fae's polycule. Listen in as we broaden out the question and discuss the different ways one may dip their toes into polyamory, whether starting a new relationship...
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What Counts As Acceptable Sledging In A Game?
Content Warning: Discussion of slurs and offensive language This week on the podcast, we're finishing our two parter tackling "heated gamer moments". This time, we shift the focus to sledging - talking about our own experiences with getting competitive in games, analyzing how we rub it in without...
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How Do I Stop My Girlfriend Saying Slurs
Content Warning: Discussion of slurs and offensive language This week on the podcast, we're starting the first half of a two part episode and tackling "heated gamer moments". A slightly more serious episode, Mahli-Ann tackles the power of language and discourse, Cameron talks about the surprising...
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Is Making My Game Avatar My Partner Weird?
This week on The Pixel Hearts, we're talking about character creation - more specifically, whether or not making your character look like your partner is weird. Listen on to find out why Teja's character creation methods cause a split in the group, the trouble that playing in a polycule can cause...
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What Did We Play In 2022?
We're back and better than ever! After a refreshing holiday we have returned with a whole new batch of episodes featuring the same content and voices you love. And what better way to celebrate the New Year than to look back at the year that was! Listen to us discuss our favourite games we played…
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What's The Sexiest Chess Piece And Other Questions (PAX AUS 2022 Live Panel)
This week on The Pixel Hearts, we're giving you a bumper episode with more questions than there are Call of Duty games. That's right, we're going back to where the Pixel Hearts started and bringing you our latest panel from PAX AUS 2022. We tackle plenty of questions both lighthearted and serious...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Pixel Hearts! We are a team of romantic gamers who want to help you achieve a play of the game in your love life. Each week we answer YOUR questions all the highs and lows that come with being in a relationship... and being a geek or gamer.
For more from The Pixel Hearts, check out our Linktree
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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