Episodes

  • Games Criticism | Roundtable Discussion (Ep. 134)

    Games Criticism | Roundtable Discussion (Ep. 134)
    Feb 28 2025
    This week, Rick sits down with Matt Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games Podcast) and Quest 64 Official to discuss the landscape of criticism in video games. What makes a good critic? What is the function of a critic? Do critics even serve a purpose in video games? Tune in to hear this and more. Please enjoy!

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Let My People Go | Detroit Become Human, Part III (Ep. 133)

    Let My People Go | Detroit Become Human, Part III (Ep. 133)
    Feb 20 2025
    "What's more important to you, Connor? Your investigation, or the life of this android? Decide who you are: an obedient machine, or a living being endowed with free will."

    This week, Rick and Nomad (The Retro Wildlands) conclude their analysis on Detroit: Become Human. As both the thematic elements and the narrative ramp to their climaxes and conclusions, some ends tie up nicely. Others, significantly less so. A mixture of exciting action, heartfelt moments, and indefensible world history allusions - all of this and more, in the finale for this miniseries's analysis. Please enjoy!

    Alex O'Connor interviews Nick Bostrom on AI
    Bryan Dechart plays Detroit Become Human
    Behind the Music of Detroit Become Human

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    2 hrs and 35 mins
  • At All Costs | Detroit Become Human, Part II (Ep. 132)

    At All Costs | Detroit Become Human, Part II (Ep. 132)
    Feb 13 2025
    "That's what you get for having a dream. It always ends up the same way: tears and disillusionment. Believe me, you're better off being erased and feeling nothing."

    Rick is joined once again by Nomad (The Retro Wildlands) to continue their analysis on Detroit: Become Human. As Kara and Alice continue to search for shelter, gruff Detroit cop Hank struggles to find camaraderie in his new Android partner, Connor. More questions of ethics and philosophy, including love and suicide, within. Please enjoy!

    Alex O'Connor interviews Nick Bostrom on AI
    Bryan Dechart plays Detroit Become Human
    Behind the Music of Detroit Become Human

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    2 hrs and 25 mins
  • To Break Free | Detroit Become Human, Part I (Ep. 131)

    To Break Free | Detroit Become Human, Part I (Ep. 131)
    Feb 6 2025
    "The world doesn't like those who are different, Markus. Don't let anyone tell you who you should be."

    This week marks the start of the analysis series on Detroit: Become Human! Rick is joined by Nomad (The Retro Wildlands) to dissect Quantic Dream's 2018 narrative-based game. Citizenship, sentience, equity...are artificial intelligence machines - that is to say, androids - deserving of such things? What are the ethical implications of such a high level of integration in society? For better or for worse, David Cage's tale sidesteps pondering questions of ethics and philosophy for a story centered around a cast of likeable characters. Star studded, too. This episode covers through Chapter 5. We hope you enjoy!

    Alex O'Connor interviews Nick Bostrom on AI
    Bryan Dechart plays Detroit Become Human
    Behind the Music of Detroit Become Human

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    2 hrs
  • Rigged From The Start | Fallout: New Vegas (Ep. 130)

    Rigged From The Start | Fallout: New Vegas (Ep. 130)
    Jan 30 2025
    Ring-a-Ding-Ding.

    This week, Rick is joined by ChrisPhysics to bring Fallout to Pixel Project Radio. Fallout: New Vegas hardly needs an introduction; a classic in the WRPG and Bethesda catalogues, it's become known as the best installment in the Fallout series. In this overview episode, Rick and Chris explore why. From exploring the (very realistically) brown wasteland to some of the best roleplaying games has to offer, FNV is an easy recommend. Please enjoy!

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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • 7 Underrated Games YOU Should Play! (Ep. 129)

    7 Underrated Games YOU Should Play! (Ep. 129)
    Jan 21 2025
    Welcome to 2025! It's going to be a great year for Pixel Project Radio, and we sincerely hope it's a great year for you, too. Setting the energy for the new year, Rick and Chris (Retro Hangover Podcast) lay out 7 games a piece that they feel are underrated - games that YOU should play! Why we feel they're underrated, what we mean by that phrase, why we love them, and more. Please enjoy - here's to the new year!

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • 2024's Top 10 Games "In" The Year (Ep. 128)

    2024's Top 10 Games "In" The Year (Ep. 128)
    Dec 27 2024
    Another year in the books! I hope that 2024 was as fruitful as you had hoped. Take the time to rejuvinate and rest as we move into 2025 - and why not start by checking out my 10 favorite games I palyed in 2024? As always, they're not necessarily from 2024. Thanks for your continued support, all. See you in the new year!

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    52 mins
  • Learning to Love Souls Games and FromSoft (Ep. 127)

    Learning to Love Souls Games and FromSoft (Ep. 127)
    Dec 20 2024
    And some said it could never be done.

    This week, Dave Jackson (Tales from the Backlog) joins me to talk all things Souls games - particularly, what finally "clicked" that made me a believer. Join us as we discuss what makes a Souls game, how fighting game knowledge can improve your experience, and why success in these blisteringly difficult games lies, perplexingly, within Zen. Please enjoy!



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    1 hr and 45 mins