Dense Pixels - Video Games News and Reviews

Dense Pixels - Video Games News and Reviews


Latest Episodes

The 500th One (Embracer Group Disbanded, Take-Two Layoffs, Fallout Show)
April 23, 2024

In our milestone 500th episode, we celebrate with some exciting updates! Carrie surprises us all by revealing her newfound role in a metal band and shares her exhilarating experience performing at VGM

World Wrestling Anime (Wrestlemania XL, FF7 Rebirth Ending, Tip Your Devs)
April 16, 2024

In this episode, Brad shares his impressions of two roguelikes, Fights in Tight Spaces and Slice & Dice. Meanwhile, Micah passionately discusses the Nomura-ing of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's endin

What the Hell Was That?! (Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Russian Game Console, Gearbox)
April 02, 2024

In this episode, Micah shares his impressions of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, while Carrie provides her initial thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Remake. Micah also delves into his experiences with Rise of

The Ideal Live Service Model (Helldivers 2 Flying Bugs, Stardew Valley 1.6, Larian Studios)
March 25, 2024

In this episode, we delve into the recent update patch for Helldivers 2, exploring the flying bugs terminids and uncovering valuable lessons for the wider gaming industry. Carrie shares her experience

Finally, Some Good Gaming News (Capcom Salary Increases, Saber Interactive, Bobby Kotick TikTok)
March 18, 2024

Capcom is increasing its starting salary in Japan by more than 25%, aiming to attract and retain talent. Activision QA workers unionize, demanding better working conditions as over 600 employees are l

This Sucks and I Hate It Here (Playstation layoffs, EA layoffs, Nintendo Yuzu Lawsuit, Apple Arcade)
March 05, 2024

PlayStation is reducing its workforce by around 900 employees, approximately 8% of its total staff. EA has announced further layoffs affecting about 670 employees. There's a discussion about the permi

Worked Into a Shoot (Xbox Exclusive Plans, Balatro, Nintendo Partner Direct)
February 27, 2024

Brad is completely captivated by the new poker-styled deckbuilding roguelite Balatro. Microsoft announced some games moving out of their exclusive catalog, raising questions about PlayStation 5 and Ni

Spreading Democracy (Tekken 8, Helldivers II, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Disney Epic Games)
February 13, 2024

Micah shares his excitement about Tekken 8, expressing his belief that it could be the best installment in the Tekken series thus far. Brad enthusiastically dives into Helldivers II, describing it as

...Which Was the Style at the Time (Suicide Squad Reviews, Microsoft Exclusives, We Want Cody)
February 05, 2024

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League receives worryingly low Metascore and Steam player count, raising concerns about its reception and performance in the gaming community. Reports surface alleging

This is Going to Be a Trainwreck (Microsoft layoffs, Suicide Squad Reviews, Tekken 8)
January 29, 2024

Microsoft announces a significant layoff of 1,900 employees across Xbox and Activision Blizzard, signaling major changes within the gaming industry. Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends, fol