This week on the podcast, it’s all been leading to this. 

It’s finally time for the ultimate battle as we commence the Pixel Picks Top 50 Showdown, as all entries on our definitive list will go head to head to crown the best of the best. We also share our initial thoughts on our epic journey with Assassins Creed Shadows. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast.

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Assassin’s Creed Shadows Initial Impressions

- Pixel Picks Top 50 Games Showdown

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Music and Production by Sean Murray (IG @barehanddesigns - barehanddesigns.com)

On this week’s show, it’s time for us to definitively rank the Grand Theft Auto series and see what crime-filled world really is the kingpin of chaos. We also chat about our gaming plans as some heavy hitters hit the shelves this week. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we’re perfecting our build as we crown the best Action RPG game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast.

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Grand Theft Auto: The Definitive Ranking

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Action RPG Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray (IG @barehanddesigns - barehanddesigns.com)

This week on the podcast we share our list of games we cannot wait to play with our kids in the future. We also share our impressions of Split Fiction and ask if co-op games are overdue for a comeback. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, play indeed has a limit as we name the best PlayStation 4 game. All this and more on the Pixel Picks Podcast.

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: The Games We Can’t Wait To Share (With Our Kids)

- Pixel Picks Showdown: PS4 Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray (IG @barehanddesigns - barehanddesigns.com)

This week on the podcast, Alex returns and we are taking a dive into our most anticipated games to come through the rest of 2025. We also catch up on a lot of games we’re playing as they come thick and fast. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we see who has the best hand as we crown the best Card game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast.

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Hype Check: Most Anticipated Games 2025

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Card Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we show the length and ask the big question, are games too long? We also discuss being caught in between games and life getting in the way of gaming. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, it’s all about the big boys as we name the best 100+ hour game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast.

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- WB Games/Monolith Studios Reaction

- Weekly topic: Show The Length… Are Games Too Long?

- Pixel Picks Showdown: 100+ Hour Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we sit down with Paige Harvey at Special Effect to discuss the amazing work they do and shed light on how they are making video games accessible for all. We also give our initial impressions on Avowed. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we’re adding another dimension as we crown the best 3DS game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Avowed Impressions

- Weekly topic: Gaming For All feat Paige Harvey from Special Effect

- Pixel Picks Showdown: 3DS Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we stop to ask if we are living in the golden age of video remakes, what has led us here, and what games we’d love to see return. We also catch up on the “Year of the Log”. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, it’s all about playing god as we name the best Life Sim game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast”

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Video Game Remakes… is this the Golden Age?

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Life Sim Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

The Pixel Parents crew reacts to all the reveals and announcements from PlayStation State of Play (February 2025)! 

Produced by Sean Murray

Music by Sean Murray

This week on the podcast we’re talking about those comfort food games, getting us through tough times, and what games we find ourselves returning to. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we’re getting strategic as we crown the best Japanese Tactical RPG game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Our Comfort Food Games

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Japanese Tactical RPG Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast it’s finally time for us to sit down and definitively rank the Metal Gear Solid series, we chat about taking detail for granted in games. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, things are getting tense as we name the best Stealth Horror game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Do we take detail for granted in games?

- Weekly topic: Metal Gear Solid - The Definitive Ranking

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Stealth Horror Game

Follow us on BlueSky @pixelparents.bsky.social and write to us to be part of the show - [email protected]

Music and Production by Sean Murray