The Pixel Meditations

In this episode, we discuss Detroit Become Human, one of our favorite games from 2018. Since both of us love storytelling and philosophy, we wanted to share our thoughts on a very thought-provoking title. Gameplay, controls, cultural parallels, and plot differences etc. are explored and reflected on in this episode. 

Detroit Become Human was a very unique game that focused on interactive storytelling and highly consequential decision making. It had an odd control scheme and an emphasis on story over gameplay. What character did we enjoy most? Will the android scenario become a reality? Were the controls gimmicky or innovative? Is this the most beautiful game on the PS4? Join us for a discussion on the newest Quantic Dream title and a very polarizing game that explored a lot of new territories. 

Spoilers come later in the episode, but we do give ample warning, so feel free to listen up to that point, even if you haven’t played. Cheers! 

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We talk about the long-running amazing Metal Gear Solid series in this episode. We also talk about the series as a franchise rather than focus on one game while comparing Metal Gear Solid to other stealth series. The discussion includes the items and motifs, changes in the series, and talk about what entries we personally enjoyed the most. 

Big Boss or Solid Snake? What makes Metal Gear Solid so special? What items make the franchise memorable? What is your favorite Metal Gear Solid game? These are just a few of the questions that we address in this episode.

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We guest starred on Magecast Podcast last week and had an amazing time with the Well Red Mage. We discussed the game, Donkey Kong Country. It’s a wonderful podcast that focuses on one iconic game per episode. Check it out in the link below. 

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We recap 2018 in true Pixel Meditations fashion. We cover our favorite stories of 2018, major developments, our favorite games, wishlisted games, and make some prediction on 2019. 

We had a great time gaming in 2018, and we feel it’s a fitting end to what has been a great year. Happy holidays everyone. Please let us know what you enjoyed in 2018 or let us know if we missed anything. 

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In this episode, we talk about one of gaming’s most daring and iconic companies, Rare. Rare was a U.K based developer who had a very close relationship with Nintendo and made some of the most popular games on the NES, SNES, and N64. Some of these titles include Battletoads, Donkey Kong Country, and 007 Goldeneye etc. 

While we explore the history of Rare throughout the episode, we focus on offering unique commentary, analysis, and our personal experiences with their games to make the podcast more informative and interesting. 

We were fascinated by the influence of the Stamper brothers and their innate drive and work ethic as well as their willingness to genre hop and take creative risks. We wanted to know just why Nintendo cozied up to Rare and what made their symbiotic relationship so successful. The episode ends with the divorce with Nintendo, speculation on the Microsoft era, and whether or not Rare can perform without their innovative founders. 

There is a lot of information to sort through, but we are happy to dedicate episode 18 to one of our personal favorite developers. Rare is truly a rare case in the gaming universe. 

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In this episode we delve into a really interesting topic; Public Relations in the video game industry. For this episode we welcome David Lozada. David is a PR professional in New York City with a lot of great information about the public relations industry, particularly as it pertains to video games. We both learn a lot and try and find our footing in this complicated, but important topic. The world of public relations has changed significantly since the rise of the internet with youtube and social media playing an important new role. We talk about this and many other public relations topics. Follow David’s podcast Time Hop on itunes as well as his social media. 

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In this episode we discuss the question of whether or not old games are still worth playing? We go over what makes a game quality, the state of newness and AAA developers, and how often we still engage with retro games. 

There is a philosophical aspect to the conversation that touches upon why we game and the social implications to playing older or newer games. We had a lot to share, and we hope you enjoy the episode. 

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In this episode we talk about the new and potentially revolutionary trend of clould based streaming services. We already see these services in their infantile state for the PS4 and other systems, we discuss the possible implications of streaming video games and what 5G and other advancements will mean for video games in the future. We really enjoyed this topic and if you did too please join our discussion on twitter, facebook, or reddit. 

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In this episode, we talk about one of the most controversial aspects of gaming; emulation. Emulation has pros and cons. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of playing games through the original hardware vs emulation. On top of that, we discuss the moral dilemma with emulation and whether or not emulation is a valuable addition to the gaming universe. 

Emulation now acts as a way to archive classic games, but also acts as a check against some of the more draconian measures implemented by industry giants. This episode also goes into stuff like the Raspberry Pi, clone consoles, the state of current emulation, and how it may both affect and change with the future of gaming. 

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In this episode, Steve does another solo podcast talking about one of gamings greatest, yet most forgotten translation/localization publishing teams, Working Designs. 

Famous mostly for the Lunar RPG series, Working Designs was known for extra items packaged with the games, beautiful cover/disc artwork, quirky dialogue, and utterly beautiful storytelling and aesthetics. 

Steve talks about the company’s philosophy, their history, his own personal experiences, amongst many other awesome smaller stories such as CD technology, Sega’s downfall, and what games Sony prioritized on their home consoles. Join The Pixel Meditations for another intellectual and entertaining conversation about video games. 

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In this episode, we talk about what makes a great horror video game. We go through a bunch of examples of notable games in the genre. Titles included in our discussion range from games released in the 8-bit era to present. We talk about our favorites and our experiences playing scary games as well as what makes them scary. From mainstream titles like Resident Evil and Deadspace to cult favorites like Eternal Darkness and Fatal Frame, come join the conversation. 

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