Pixels & Ink

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast, Jordan sits down with Chris and Shak to discuss the allegations of sexual misconducted surrounding Dan Avidan—also known as Danny Sexbang of the band Ninja Sex Party and Game Grumps fame. They discuss their feelings on the matter, their feelings towards how the fanbase reacted, the intricacies of grooming and it's prevalence within Youtuber culture; and their commitment to standing behind the survivors. Also, they feel it important to state that these are their personal feelings, and do reflect those of CGMagazine as a business, as no criminal charges have been laid against Avidan. 

Things get a little lighter as they discuss the closure of the PSN Store on the PS3, PSP, and PS Vita. Jordan disappears for a while as Chris and Shak discuss Final Fantasy VIII Remastered being brought to Android and iOS, and the shuttering of the Final Fantasy XI mobile reboot. Afterwards, Shak talks about Pierce Brosnan being added to Black Atom as Doctor Fate, and the podcast crew has some thoughts about that.

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan and Chris sit down to talk about the Square Enix Showcase—they talk a little about the Life is Strange remaster, as well as the upcoming third installment to the series; the new looter-shooter Outriders, Square's new IP Forspoken, the new Black Panther DLC for Marvel's Avengers, and go off on a weird tangent about Bubble Bobble and Bust-a-Move. 

They also go on a disproportionately long talk about Animal Crossing New Horizons, and the latest update including the Sanrio Collection. They also talk a little about the newly announced PSVR controllers that Sony definitely didn't steal from Oculus. They also talk a little about the release of the "Snyder Cut" of Justice League, and how Bobby Kotick made $200 million after laying off 50 employees from Activison Blizzard.  

To bring it home, Jordan talks a little about Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. 

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan sits down with Alex, Chris, and Dayna to talk a little about Troy Levitt "resigning" from Avalanche after the controversy around his Youtube Channel became public—although, allegedly that had nothing to do with it. That leads into a whirlwind rant about how WB was able to successfully patent gameplay with Shadow of War and Shadow of Mordor's "Nemesis System." The gang talks a little about the ridiculous controversy around Pepe LaPeux's removal from Space Jam 2, and how an EA employee was able to exploit Fifa 21's manipulative Ultimate Team Cards for real cash.

About the Casters:

• Jordan Biordi: Managing Editor, and part-time Ninja; when he’s not busy combating the forces of evil, he’s writing articles and makeing videos on the hilariously mediocre Youtube channel: Ninja Reviews.

• Chris De Hoog: A writer and podcaster from Ontario, Chris discovered roleplaying games with Final Fantasy on the NES and has been overthinking them ever since.

• Dayna Eileen: Dayna is a long time serial gamer. Mom of two, aunt to many, she absolutely loves introducing the people she knows to her love for games and nerd culture.

• Alex Handziuk: Alex owns two Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Disks, a fact that deserves top placement in his bio. He has a love for esports and has been known to read a comic or two. You can hear his voice on the CGM Flashbacks Podcast. 

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan and Chris sit down with special guest Reyna Cervantes as they discuss the rumours of a new, upgraded Nintendo Switch; and dive deep into the announcments of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, and Pokemon Legends Arceus. Jordan has many thoughts on the original Pokemon Diamond/Pearl and even more about Legends Arceus.

In this week's jam packed Pixels and Ink Podcast: Jordan, Brendan, Chris and Dayna sit down to discuss the lackluster releases in Sony's State of Play—talking a little Crash Bandicoot 4, Returnal, Sifu, Solar Ash, Knockout City, Five Nights at Freddy's, Oddworld, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. After that, they talk a little of the reveals at Blizzcon 2021; EA's fairly obvious abandoning of Bioware's Anthem; how Epic Games is paying off it's Laama Lawsuit with V-bucks; they give a brief mention to Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2's indefinite delay; and a little bit of how Daft Punk split up. 

Later on, Chris has been playing Bravely Default 2 and has some thoughts to share, and Jordan has been playing Ghosts N' Goblins Resurrection and he has a lot to gush over. 

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast, Jordan, Chris and Brendan are joined by podcast newcomer: Dayna Eileen; as they sit down to discuss all (or most) of the games announced in the February 17th Nintendo Direct!

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan, Chris and Alex sit down to discuss CDPR getting hacked, the fate of Bioware's Anthem, Google Stadia loosing Terraria, and the gross behavior (and subsequent firing) of Gina Carano. 

Afterwards, Jordan fully discusses Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury; and Alex talks a little VR and Beat Saber. 

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast, Jordan, Chris, and Brendan sit down to talk about Google halting game development for Stadia, Gearbox joining Embracer Group, and Brendan has some thoughts about The Medium. 

Afterwards Jordan talks a little Cyber Shadow—the newest ninja game from Mechanical Head Studios and Yacht Club Games—and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Chris also has some thoughts about Atelier Ryza 2.

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan and Chris sit down with CGM's Lane Martin to talk about the ridiculous situation of Gamestop stonks, Konami's recent restructuring, the Resident Evil Showcase and Animal Crossing: New Horizon's recent update. 

Things get heated as the gang talk's about Lane's review of The Medium, a poorly received tweet, and the impossible job of critics. 

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan and Chris get together to talk more Cyberpunk 2077—this time regarding the Jason Schreier exposé and the addition to the class action lawsuit CDPR is currently facing. The boys also discuss the retirement of Takaya Imamura, with some good ol' fashioned Zelda tangents thrown in; and Razer's ridiculous COVID "smart" mask concept.  

After the news, the two talk a little about the upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizon's update, and Jordan finally has some thoughts about Final Fantasy VII Remake.