Dense Pixels - Video Games News and Reviews

Dense Pixels - Video Games News and Reviews


Latest Episodes

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

Legally-Distinct Pokemon (PalWorld, Comfortable Not Owning Games, Halo Infinite)
January 23, 2024

The game PalWorld has achieved over 5 million copies sold in just three days; we have questions about its potential longevity and whether it will become a gaming juggernaut. Ubisoft's subscription bos

Son-icide (Tekken 8, Price of Persia The Lost King, More Layoffs, The Year of AI)
January 16, 2024

Carrie starts the podcast by emphasizing that there are no excuses left to try Golden Sun.We discuss concerns raised by actors regarding the groundbreaking SAG-AFTRA AI voice agreement.The team shares

Hit by a Bus (Bobby Kotick is Gone, Tetris Defeated, Sonic Symphony, Hitman: Freelancer)
January 08, 2024

In the latest podcast episode, discussions include revelations from a former Call of Duty developer who criticizes Bobby Kotick's decisions, claiming they negatively impacted game quality.A 13-year-