Summary
In this episode of the Pixel and Meeple podcast, Andrew and Robin explore a variety of gaming topics, including recent game news, personal gaming experiences, and the evolution of games across different decades.
They discuss the impact of games like Hollow Knight Silksong, Minecraft, and World of Warcraft, as well as the challenges faced by game developers today. The conversation also touches on the revival of classic games and the future of major gaming companies like EA.
Takeaways
- The podcast introduces a new format focusing on game news and personal experiences.
- Both hosts share their recent gaming experiences with new Kickstarter games.
- Hollow Knight Silksong's release caused a global outage in game stores due to high demand.
- The hosts discuss the upcoming Diablo tabletop RPG and its unique features.- Borderlands 4 faces performance issues, leading to mixed reactions from the community.
- Terra Mystica is being re-released with updated components and expansions.
- EA's acquisition raises questions about the future of the company and its games.
- The 2020s are marked by a resurgence of challenging games that require more time investment.
- Minecraft is recognized for its creativity and impact on younger generations.
- World of Warcraft remains a significant title in the MMO genre, with a dedicated player base.
Sound bites
"Diablo is gonna bring out a tabletop RPG."
"Super Mario 64 was the first 3D Mario."
"I couldn't do anything else than Pac-Man."
Chapters
00:48 Welcome to the Pixel and Meeple Podcast
06:18 Game News
22:52 The 2020s
23:12 Hollow Knight Silk Song
31:40 Expeditions
35:23 The 2010s
35:28 Minecraft
38:09 Root
43:46 The 2000s
43:47 World of Warcraft
48:48 Hitman: Codename 47
51:04 The 1990s
51:04 Mario 64
53:48 Doom
57:19 The 1980s
57:19 Pac-Man
59:07 Pole Position
1:01:23 Save, Retry, Achievement, Install, Game Over
Keywords
gaming, board games, video games, game news, tabletop RPGs, classic games, performance issues, EA, Minecraft, World of Warcraft, Doom, Pac-Man
