In our very first episode of the Pixel and Meeple podcast, we (Andrew and Robin) kick things off by diving into our shared love for gaming. We reminisce about the classics—think Donkey Kong, Mega Man 2, and the unforgettable adventure of Zelda Ocarina of Time. We also geek out over the strategic brilliance of board games like Axis & Allies and Dark Tower. Along the way, we talk about some recent gems we've discovered, like Machines: Wired for War and Cascadia, and share what’s got us hyped for the future—titles like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Tempest Rising. Join us as we blend pixels and meeples to explore everything we love about games.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to the Pixel and Meeple Podcast

02:30 Origins: Classic Games from the 80s and 90s and 00s

04:46 Origins: Donkey Kong

10:50 Origins: Mega Man 2

17:23 Origins: Axis and Allies

23:41 Origins: Dune 2

30:20 Origins: Dark Tower

33:49 Origins: Zelda Ocarina of Time

40:15 Origins: Save, Retry or Game Over?

43:12 Encounters: New found classics

43:29 Encounters: Machines: Wired for War

48:32 Encounters: Harmonies

53:56 New found quest: Looking forward to

Link to Mega Man 2 playlist/album:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5zFWRLHUZ7PVdsQm6sHhwq?si=KLCbpxSgS1u0ilH2nTDJmQ