Pixels & Ink

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan, Chris, and Dayna sit down to talk about Nintendo's upcoming gaming museum—a converted Nintendo manufacturing plant that will act as a monument to their long and storied history within the game industry. The podcast gang talk a bit about Nintendo's branching out from the digital space into the physical, including some talk about Super Nintendo World and their desires to travel.  Afterwards, for Pride Month; Jordan, Chris, and Dayna then take some time to talk about the Rugrats reboot, specifically how Phil and Lil's mom Betty is now an openly gay character. The gang talk a bit about queer representation in media—companies co-opting Pride Month for karma points, how some shows handle it better than others, and the delicate way to handle representation. To end the news: Jordan, Chris and Dayna talk a bit about God of War: Ragnarok's delay and how it's better for the game and the developers. Jordan tells Chris a little about the 2018 God of War and why it's wo

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan and Chris sit down to talk about the newest rumour of the upgraded Nintendo Switch—this time a Bloomberg report suggests the upgraded console could be announced prior to E3 2021. Jordan and Chris talk about what they want from the upgraded console, both in hardware and games; this inevitably spins off into a tangent about E3 in general and what games Nintendo might announce.  Afterwards the two take a moment to talk about Amazon acquiring MGM Studios, but are interupted by the Sonic 30th Stream to get excited about the announcement of Sonic Colours Ultimate, and Sonic Origins. The two talk more about Sonic the Hedgehog—their favorite games and the longevity of the franchise. They take a second at the end to talk about Call of Duty's "80's Action Hero" event and how the inclusion of John Rambo in a game like Call of Duty kind of undercuts the theme of that movie. To close off the podcast, Jordan goes on a long rant about Biomutant—the new action RPG publishe

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan is reunited with Chris as they sit down to discuss the tragic passing of acclaimed author and artist of the renowned Berserk manga series: Kentaro Miura. Jordan and Chris talk about Berserk's legacy, how much it influenced in popular media—particularly in games—and spin off into some tangents about different anime. Afterwards, Jordan talks a bit about the end of Netflix's Castlevania; he and Chris then talk at great length about various Castlevania games. To close off the news, Jordan and Chris talk about Sony's latest patent for an eSports betting system. The two speculate on what this could mean, but Jordan is worried that it will further exacerbate the insidious nature of gambling in video games. After the news, Chris has been playing Mass Effect Legendary Edition. He talks a bit about the changes in the new edition, and he and Jordan talk a bit about modernizing the original Mass Effect; and whether Quality of Life improvements take away some of the old-scho

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: It's a solo-cast as Jordan talks about the ridiculous situation that unfolded in Wisconsin involving a group assault, and a pulled firearm over some Pokémon cards—which subsequently caused Target to suspend the sale of most trading cards in store. Jordan wonders about the nature of fandoms, and the rapid toxicity of certain groups, while reminiscing on encounters of his youth where certain collectables were involved. Afterwards, Jordan talks about the E3 2021 digital portal and what a successful launch could mean for the future of E3—whether a purely digital format could be the new norm, how it could be beneficial to the press, or if perhaps we might see a reinvented conference that is open to the public but still accessible to journalists.  To close off the news, Jordan talks about the reveal trailer for Venom: Let there be Carnage and how much of a delightful trash-fire the film will most likely be. Jordan has some issues with the portrayal of the symbiote, an

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: It's technical difficulties galore—from crashing systems to weird audio glitches! In spite of this, Jordan sits down with Chris, Alex and Dayna as they discuss one of the more interesting elements from the Epic v. Apple lawsuit; apparently Sony requires compensation for cross-play if playtime and microtransaction spending get "out of sync." The gang discusses Sony's overall bad attitude towards cross-play and digital rights management in general, and the potential ramifications of the Epic v. Apple lawsuit—no matter who wins, we lose.  Afterwards, Jordan, Alex, Chris, and Dayna talk about Nintendo's surprise announcement of Game Maker Garage—a seemingly full game evolution on the Nintendo Labo Garage, where players are encouraged to learn basic coding and make their own games. They discuss the games potential appeal, and possible staying power, given the untimely fate of the Nintendo Labo.  To cap off the news, the gang discusses Marvel's release slate of upc

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan and Chris sit down to talk about Microsoft's announcement of their campaign to make PC gaming better for both gamers and developers alike—as they now plan to split the revenue of games published on their platform 22-88. Jordan and Chris speculate on what this might mean for the industry, and how this might shake up platforms like Steam or even the Epic Games Store. Naturally, they get off on many wild tangents. Afterwards, Jordan and Chris talk a little bit about Nintendo's two-year late update to Super Mario Party which now let's you play online with your friends! Better late than never, huh? Of course, you guessed it, this also results in many wild tangents. Then things really heat up at Jordan and Chris discuss yet another bad reaction to another update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons—Jordan can no longer contain his anger. To wrap the Podcast up, Jordan and Chris talk about Final Fantasy XIV's bizarre Butterfinger promotional tie in, and give a quick ment

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan and Chris sit down to talk about Sony's decision to keep the PS Store alive on the PS3 and PS Vita. This turns into a tangent on console ownership, the folly of trading in games and a bizarre story that DEFINITLEY didn't happen. Afterwards, Jordan and Chris speculate on Jeff Kaplan's departure from Activision Blizzard. Then the boys talk about the set photos from Sonic 2. Jordan isn't particularly happy about the possible inclusion of Knuckles—for pretty good reasons actually—but then they talk for a disproportionate amount of time about possible plotlines for the movie, and some Sonic lore. They then talk a little about the good ol' days when you could go to a Blockbuster Video and print out your Pokemon Snap photos, and how Fujifilm has made the Instax Printer available for the Nintendo Switch! Afterwards, Chris has some thoughts on Smelter—the new indie game that's a little Mega Man, a little Metroid; and a lot of heart. Chris also talks about the HD remaste

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast, Jordan and Chris are joined by newcomer, and Twitch up-and-comer: Debbie "Gluxbox." They sit down to talk about the Nintendo Indie Showcase; mostly the bigger names in announcements such as the "procedurally generated road trip," Road 96; the interestingly artistic, narratively driven: Last Stop, and Hindsight; the fresh runner with a banging soundtrack: Aerial_Knight's Never Yield; the chilled out, newly stylized OlliOlli World; and of course, the newest retro-styled return of the Beat Em' Up icon: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.  Afterwards; Jordan, Chris and Deb discuss the rumours that the creators of the classic, early Internet virtual pet site Neopets, are considering bringing the property to the Nintendo Switch. The gang discusses some fond memories of the Flash-based legend and how it could possibly work on the Switch.  To end the Podcast, Jordan talks a bit about Nartia Boy; the new indie, side-scrolling hack n' slash that looks lik

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan sits down with Chris, Dayna, and first-time podcaster Eduard Gafton; as they discuss how 2021's E3 will be a digital only event. The gang considers what this could mean for E3 going forward, how conventions like Fan Expo and Comic Con have changed over the years and whether or not it would be better for big press events to be digital. Afterwards, the gang gets a little too deep into the launch of the Animal Crossing/Build-a-Bear collaboration; Jordan goes on a tangent about how Animal Crossing fans are impossible to please, and the gang discusses the merits of expectation vs. reality—could the collaboration really launched with 50+ available bears to build?  After that, the gang talks a little about Nintendo's surprise announcement of the newest retro-styled Battle Royale: Pac-Man 99. Jordan played a bit of it and has some thoughts about it; mainly how most people seemed to miss how several of the game's mechanics are from Pac-Man Championship Edition DX. A

In this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Jordan sits down with Chris and Lane to talk a little about their April Fools—despite the current times making April Fools seem just a little in bad taste, there's no reason why the gang can't take a trip down memory lane to a time when it was a little bit more creative, and bit more appropriate; particularly with prank videogame announcements. Afterwards, the tone turns morose as the P&I crew has to discuss the tragic loss of one of videogames' most iconic characters: Super Mario. As March 31st, 2021 marked the "Day Mario Died," the gang talks a little about how incredibly stupid the whole online hyperbole was. Afterwards, the gang talks a little about the newest casting announcements for the upcoming Disney+ Obi-Wan pre-sequel series, which spins out into some crazy theories about Obi-Wan being a Force Ghost the whole time, and all kinds of other fun Star Wars talk. To bring the whole thing home, Jordan talks about Monster Hunter Rise—how the new mechanics work

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

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. The gang brings it around to the lighter side to talk a little about the announcment of the new, retro-stlye arcade beat em' up: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge; some MAR10 Day memories, and Alex talks a little about Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch. About the Casters: • Jordan Biordi: Managing Editor, and part-time Ninja; when he’s not busy combating the forces of evil, he’s writing

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. Afterwards, the gang takes a deep dive into the debacle that is WB's upcoming open-world game: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy. The game is set to include Transgender character options, which is conflicting given J K Rowling's open stance against Trans Rights, and the game's lead designer being openly anti-feminest and pro-Gamergate. As a Trans woman, Reyna offers her unique insight into this issue. 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-Jordan Reviews. Chris De Hoog: A w

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! Later on, Jordan goes on a heated rant about The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. 

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.