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PlayStation is still the default place to play for millions of people.
But after an uneven PS5 generation, rising prices and a failed live service push, Sony appears to have lost some of its identity.
We look at what PlayStation still gets right, where its confidence has gone and the changes we would make before PS6. That includes more creative games, better communication, new franchises and a return for the studios and ideas that once made PlayStation feel different.
Liam also shares his early verdict on Marvel’s Wolverine. It is polished, violent and refreshingly linear, but does it justify its £70 price?
Elsewhere, Scott continues his Onimusha Way of the Sword obsession, Liam gives The Blood of Dawnwalker his final verdict and Folk Hero earns the highest possible recommendation. It is ideal for playing on the cludgie.
And of course, we’re back in the dock with this week’s Gamer court!
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Episode 129 - Gaming Opinions We Changed Mind About - Pixel Parents Podcast
Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 01:05:22
We all have gaming opinions that aged badly. Scott has six of them.
In this solo episode, he admits he was wrong about Fortnite, game difficulty, digital ownership, Nintendo, Early Access and video game remakes.
He also looks at how age, parenthood and limited free time have changed what he wants from games.
Scott also shares his first impressions of Onimusha Way of the Sword, reacts to Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake and the latest Nintendo Direct, and discusses Xbox stepping in to publish Hideo Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation cancelled its involvement.
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Episode 128 - Which Older Games Deserve One More Expansion? - Pixel Parents Podcast
Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 01:46:02
Should developers stop abandoning successful single-player games after one expansion pass?
The Witcher 3 is returning with Songs of the Past, giving players a reason to revisit Geralt’s world more than a decade later. This week, we ask which other finished games deserve the same treatment.
Scott wants more Sekiro, Red Dead Redemption 2, Super Mario Odyssey and Days Gone. Liam makes the case for Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Batman: Arkham Knight and another Bloodborne expansion.
We also endure PlayStation’s latest State of Play, deliver our final thoughts on Starfield for Pixel Picks Replay and take Sonic the Hedgehog to Gamer Court.
Which finished game deserves one more expansion? Let us know.
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In this episode:
Our first impressions of The Blood of Dawnwalker
Surviving September’s packed release schedule
Final Fantasy VII Revelation and PlayStation’s latest State of Play
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Episode 127 - GTA VI Looks Incredible. But Can We Afford Next Gen?- Pixel Parents Podcast
Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 01:09:21
Has GTA VI finally shown us what this console generation can really do?
GTA VI’s extended look may be the best demonstration yet of what the current console generation can achieve.
Liam reacts to Rockstar’s 27-minute presentation, including the return to more methodical Red Dead Redemption 2-style gameplay, the extraordinary lighting and world detail, Jason and Lucia’s relationship, changes to the wanted system, new activities and the soundtrack.
The presentation left him astonished, but it raised a larger question. If GTA VI can run on PS5 and Xbox Series X, what would make us buy another generation of consoles?
With console, accessory and handheld prices continuing to rise, Liam admits that he may not buy the next PlayStation or Xbox at launch. Could a dedicated PlayStation handheld, cloud gaming or simply keeping the PS5 Pro offer a better alternative?
We also look back at Gamescom and Opening Night Live, including Gears of War E Day, Warlock Dungeons & Dragons, Stage Tour, Final Fantasy VII Revelation and several hours that could have used a good edit.
Elsewhere, Liam returns to Mad Max, Shadow of War and Marvel Snap. The Last of Us becomes September’s Pixel Picks Replay game, while Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth face Gamer Court.
Would you still buy a new console on day one, and what is the highest price you would accept?
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In this episode:
GTA VI Extended Look Reaction
Gamescom and Opening Night Live Discussion
Main Topic: The Big Next Gen Chat
Episode 126 - Where Gaming Fits When Life Gets Hard - Pixel Parents Podcast
Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 01:44:16
Where does gaming fit when life gets hard?
After unexpectedly being made redundant, Liam found himself questioning whether he deserved to spend time playing games. It took a return to Spider-Man 2 to remind him that enjoying something during a difficult period does not mean ignoring what has happened.
Scott also reflects on returning to Death Stranding, and why its message of simply putting one foot in front of the other meant so much to him.
We discuss gaming as comfort, escapism and a small source of control when life feels uncertain. Games cannot solve serious problems, but sometimes they can help us feel a little more like ourselves.
We also answer a listener question about how we find time to play as parents, catch up on the alleged GTA VI gameplay leak and return to Gamer Court.
Elsewhere, Scott finishes The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, shares his impressions of Kynseed and continues his strange new life as a miner in Starfield.
Where does gaming fit in your life when things become difficult?
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Episode 125 - Fantasy Critic Predictions: 2026’s Biggest Games - Pixel Parents Podcast
Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 01:38:28
We’re predicting the review scores of 2026’s biggest upcoming games.
Liam and Scott lock in their scores for GTA 6, Marvel’s Wolverine, Silent Hill Townfall, Fire Emblem Fortunes Weave, Control Resonant, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 and more.
Before that, we share our early impressions of Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls. Neither of us planned to buy it, but its accessible combat, brilliant presentation and love for Marvel won us over.
Scott also begins Starfield for this month’s Pixel Picks Replay and brings Bethesda’s inventory management before Gamer Court. Which prediction do you think will age the worst? Leave your own scores below.
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In this episode:
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
GTA VI reveal manifestation
Main Topic: Fantasy Critic Review Score Predictions, 2026’s biggest games
Episode 124 - The Games We Bought at Exactly the Wrong Time - Pixel Parents Podcast
Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 01:32:47
Have you ever bought a great game at completely the wrong time?
Scott bought Assassin’s Creed Valhalla alongside three other games for the PS5 launch. Liam bought Super Mario Odyssey, Wolfenstein 2 and Assassin’s Creed Origins shortly before becoming a parent. Neither plan went particularly well.
This week, we discuss the games we never gave a fair chance because life, other releases or our own buying habits got in the way. We also revisit the second attempts that changed our minds, including Dark Souls, BioShock and Alan Wake 2.
Scott delivers his full review of Sovereign Tower, a story-rich Round Table management RPG from Wild Wits Games and Curve Games. After playing it extensively on Steam Deck, he gives his score out of ten.
Elsewhere, Liam continues Halo Campaign Evolved and Denshattack. We discuss rising Xbox prices, the difficulty of fitting large games into family life, and whether we should stop buying games simply because they are new.
Gamer Court returns as Scott argues that Breath of the Wild has a bad open world. Starfield is also confirmed as our August Pixel Picks Replay game.
What game did you buy at exactly the wrong time?
Review code for Sovereign Tower was kindly supplied for coverage.
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In this episode:
Sovereign Tower Review
Halo Campaign Evolved
Main Topic: Right Game at the Wrong Time
Gamer Court
Episode 123 - The Unwritten Rules Every Gamer Follows & Halo Campaign Evolved - Pixel Parents Podcast
Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 01:36:28
Episode 123 - The Unwritten Rules Every Gamer Follows & Halo Campaign Evolved - Pixel Parents Podcast
How wrong are we about to be?
What are the unwritten rules every gamer follows? Check behind every waterfall. Smash every box. Explore away from the objective marker. Never use your best healing item because you might need it later.
This week, we confess the strange gaming habits nobody had to teach us. From reloading a save after being spotted to judging stair animations and refusing to travel without the right radio station, we put the unofficial Gamer Code on record.
Scott also returns briefly from paternity leave to discuss how gaming has changed with baby number two. Handheld gaming, short sessions and a lot of Zelda are keeping him going through the night feeds.
We also share our Halo Campaign Evolved impressions. Liam is hit by a tidal wave of nostalgia, while Scott plays for an hour, cancels Game Pass and declares that Halo is still rubbish.
Elsewhere, Scott revisits Burnout 3 Takedown for Pixel Picks Replay, Starfield is chosen as our August game and Gamer Court delivers its first guilty verdict.
What is the unwritten gaming rule you follow every single time?
In this episode:
Scott’s Paternity Gaming so far
Halo Campaign Evolved Impressions
Main Topic: The Unwritten Rules of Gaming
Pixel Picks Replay: Burnout 3 discussion and August Game Reveal
This week we're putting our reputations on the line by making bold predictions for where gaming is heading over the next five years.
Will physical games survive? Will next-generation consoles become so expensive that finance plans become the norm?
Which companies are about to get it right... and which ones are heading for trouble?
We also share our thoughts on Denshattack!, discuss the continuing battle for physical media, and ask whether gaming is becoming too expensive for ordinary players.
