This week on the podcast we crown our Game of the Year for 2024. We have our top ten, but what will come out on top? So sit back, relax, and join us as we round off 2024 by listing our top ten games for the year!

Show order:

- Kick-off

- A look back on 2024 

- Pixel Parents Game of the Year 2024

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

Seasons greetings! It’s the most wonderful time of the year and of course, we’re bringing some festive gaming cheer with our first Christmas special! And to make it even more special, The third member of the show, Sean “The Musicman” Murray, makes his debut and joins us as we take a journey with the Ghost of gaming Christmas Past, Present, and Future to share our fondest festive video game memories and predictions. So grab your favourite festive tipple, get all cozy, and enjoy! Merry Christmas!

Show order:

- Kick-off

- Christmas Gaming Traditions

- Ghost of Christmas Gaming Past, Present and Future

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we discuss whether handhelds and hybrids could really be the future battleground for console makers, and how older gamers may be driving the change. We also crown the best DS game on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Handhelds and Hybrids

- Pixel Picks Showdown: DS game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we are celebrating 30 years of PlayStation and how they built a globally recognised brand, their evolution into a gaming industry leader, and the consoles, games, and legacy that have defined generations of players. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we name the best PS3 game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: 30 Years of PlayStation

- Pixel Picks Showdown: PS3 game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we share what games the young ones are really looking for this Christmas, and the results may surprise you. We also chat about our approach to getting the best deals this holiday season. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we name the best Free-To-Play game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast.

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Christmas Gamer Buying Guide

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Free-To-Play game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast it’s all about The Keighleys, and we share how we would fix The Game Awards in its current state as well as go through all the nominees and predict the winners and reveals. We also chat about the PlayStation Portal reaching its final form. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown we crown the best GOTY winner!

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Fixing The Game Awards (Predictions/How We’d Fix The Show)

- Pixel Picks Showdown: GOTY game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week we’re talking about the PS5 Pro and if Sony’s new powerful addition is really worth your hard-earned cash, we also discuss if Black Ops 6 might be Game of the Year and Scott’s latest lofty Platinum quest. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, it is shinier and runs better as we name the best Remastered game!

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: PS5 Pro: Worth The Money?

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Remastered game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week we share our impressions as we kick off our epic journeys with Dragon Age: The Veilguard and how Pokemon cards are taking over the world again in digital form. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, dim the lights as we crown the best Romance game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Opening Impressions

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Romance game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

Episode 32 - Gaming, Mental Health and Wellbeing - Pixel Parents Podcast

This week on the podcast we take a beat to talk about how gaming can support our mental health and wellbeing. We also share our verdict on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we name the best Cozy game. All this and more on this week’s Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Gaming, Mental Health and Wellbeing

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Cozy game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

On this week’s episode it’s our Halloween special, as we bring you our most horrific gaming takes to shock and terrify you! We also discuss what makes a good horror game, and on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we name the best Halloween game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast!

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Most Horrific Gaming Takes

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Halloween game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray