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The Pixel Parents crew reacts to all the reveals and announcements from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct!

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Music and Production by Sean Murray (IG @barehanddesigns - barehanddesigns.com)

This week on the podcast, it’s all been leading to this. 

It’s finally time for the ultimate battle as we commence the Pixel Picks Top 50 Showdown, as all entries on our definitive list will go head to head to crown the best of the best. We also share our initial thoughts on our epic journey with Assassins Creed Shadows. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast.

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Assassin’s Creed Shadows Initial Impressions

- Pixel Picks Top 50 Games Showdown

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Music and Production by Sean Murray (IG @barehanddesigns - barehanddesigns.com)

This week on the podcast it’s finally time for us to sit down and definitively rank the Metal Gear Solid series, we chat about taking detail for granted in games. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, things are getting tense as we name the best Stealth Horror game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Do we take detail for granted in games?

- Weekly topic: Metal Gear Solid - The Definitive Ranking

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Stealth Horror Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we are pitching how we would make Xbox great again and react to their Developer Direct. Scott shares his progress on his Cyberpunk journey, Liam makes a huge mistake in his attempts to tackle his gaming backlog. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we crown the best Xbox One game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Xbox Developer Direct Reactions

- Weekly topic: Make Xbox Great Again

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Xbox One Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

On this week’s episode we react as Nintendo finally confirm the Switch 2, and we take a deep dive into gaming culture, what it looked like then, where we’re at now and what we think the kids will inherit. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we name the best Arcade Racing game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast.

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Switch 2 reveal reactions

- Weekly topic: Gaming Culture: Then and Now

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Arcade Racer Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we’re getting hyped as we talk about the most anticipated games and share our tastiest predictions for the year, with succulent Chinese Meals on the line… And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we crown the best Hero FPS game. All this and more on this week’s Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: 2025 Preview and Predictions

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Hero FPS Game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we look forward to 2025 and set out New Years Gaming resolutions for ourselves and the big players in the gaming industry. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we name the best comedy game as we kick off the new year in style. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast!

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: 2025 Gaming Resolutions

- Pixel Picks Showdown: Comedy Game

- Listener Mail

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we crown our Game of the Year for 2024. We have our top ten, but what will come out on top? So sit back, relax, and join us as we round off 2024 by listing our top ten games for the year!

Show order:

- Kick-off

- A look back on 2024 

- Pixel Parents Game of the Year 2024

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

Seasons greetings! It’s the most wonderful time of the year and of course, we’re bringing some festive gaming cheer with our first Christmas special! And to make it even more special, The third member of the show, Sean “The Musicman” Murray, makes his debut and joins us as we take a journey with the Ghost of gaming Christmas Past, Present, and Future to share our fondest festive video game memories and predictions. So grab your favourite festive tipple, get all cozy, and enjoy! Merry Christmas!

Show order:

- Kick-off

- Christmas Gaming Traditions

- Ghost of Christmas Gaming Past, Present and Future

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Music and Production by Sean Murray 

This week on the podcast we discuss whether handhelds and hybrids could really be the future battleground for console makers, and how older gamers may be driving the change. We also crown the best DS game on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast

Show order:

- Kick-off

- What you playing?

- Weekly topic: Handhelds and Hybrids

- Pixel Picks Showdown: DS game

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Music and Production by Sean Murray