Pixel and Meeple

Episode 6: Hitman Mario in a 3D wargame MMO


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Summary

In this episode of the Pixel and Meeple podcast, Andrew and Robin explore a variety of gaming topics, including recent game news, personal gaming experiences, and the evolution of games across different decades.

They discuss the impact of games like Hollow Knight Silksong, Minecraft, and World of Warcraft, as well as the challenges faced by game developers today. The conversation also touches on the revival of classic games and the future of major gaming companies like EA.

Takeaways

- The podcast introduces a new format focusing on game news and personal experiences.

- Both hosts share their recent gaming experiences with new Kickstarter games.

- Hollow Knight Silksong's release caused a global outage in game stores due to high demand.

- The hosts discuss the upcoming Diablo tabletop RPG and its unique features.- Borderlands 4 faces performance issues, leading to mixed reactions from the community.

- Terra Mystica is being re-released with updated components and expansions.

- EA's acquisition raises questions about the future of the company and its games.

- The 2020s are marked by a resurgence of challenging games that require more time investment.

- Minecraft is recognized for its creativity and impact on younger generations.

- World of Warcraft remains a significant title in the MMO genre, with a dedicated player base.

Sound bites

"Diablo is gonna bring out a tabletop RPG."

"Super Mario 64 was the first 3D Mario."

"I couldn't do anything else than Pac-Man."

Chapters

00:48 Welcome to the Pixel and Meeple Podcast

06:18 Game News

22:52 The 2020s

23:12 Hollow Knight Silk Song

31:40 Expeditions

35:23 The 2010s

35:28 Minecraft

38:09 Root

43:46 The 2000s

43:47 World of Warcraft

48:48 Hitman: Codename 47

51:04 The 1990s

51:04 Mario 64

53:48 Doom

57:19 The 1980s

57:19 Pac-Man

59:07 Pole Position

1:01:23 Save, Retry, Achievement, Install, Game Over

Keywords

gaming, board games, video games, game news, tabletop RPGs, classic games, performance issues, EA, Minecraft, World of Warcraft, Doom, Pac-Man


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