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
In Episode 3 of Pixel & Meeple, we're diving headfirst into the Force…
From Knights of the Old Republic to Counter-Strike LAN battles, this episode is packed with retro gems, modern classics, and fierce “Save or Game Over” choices that may hurt your soul.
We cover:
Jedi Academy chaos and nostalgia
KOTOR as the gold standard in RPG storytelling
Counter-Strike LAN party glory (and humiliations)
Star Wars Outer Rim — smugglers, bounties, and poor Lobot
Jedi Fallen Order and what makes it feel right
Heat: Pedal to the Metal — fast-paced Formula 1 board game goodness
Rainbow Six & Project IGI — tactical throwbacks with squad-planning madness
And of course… we hit you with a brutal round of Save, Retry or Game Over — who gets cut this time?
📺 Subscribe for more retro rants, deep dives & gamer banter!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro and teaser
01:03 Welcome to the Pixel & Meeple Podcast
02:17 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: first thoughts
05:33 Origins: Knights of the Old Republic
18:15 Origins: Star Wars Outer Rim
26:11 Origins: Rainbow Six
31:45 Origins: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
37:59 Origins: Project I.G.I.
41:33 Save, retry or Game Over
44:29 Encounters: New Found Classics
45:03 Encounters: Heat: Pedal to the Metal
49:42 Encounters: Jedi: Fallen Order
55:02 New Found Quest: What Are We looking Forward To?
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Grab your lead pipe and your diplomacy tokens — it’s time for Episode 2 of the Pixel & Meeple podcast!
This week we dive headfirst into beat ‘em ups, board game betrayals, and a whole lot of retro chaos. We resurrect the long-lost glory of Double Dragon II, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, and Streets of Rage 2 — because why throw a punch when you can throw a pixelated roundhouse kick?
In the meantime we go galactic with Twilight Imperium and test our backstabbing muscles (again), then take a nostalgic tour through Heroes of Might & Magic II and slash through history with Dynasty Warriors.
We also share our takes on:Undaunted: the WW2 deckbuilding showdown that ruined a friendship (temporarily)Homeworld 2: epic space battles in glorious 3DRa:
Andrew pledges to the sun god himself
Wu Chang: Fallen Feathers: Robin’s next gaming obsession
Oh — and our “Game Over / Retry / Save” segment returns to crush dreams and destroy favorites. (RIP Double Dragon....)
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the Pixel and Meeple Podcast
01:29 Origins: Classic Games from the 80s, 90s and 00s
02:36 Origins: Twilight Imperium IV
17:11 Origins: Double Dragon II
23:44 Origins: Heroes of Might and Magic II
30:01 Origins: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II
34:16 Origins: Dynasty Warriors
41:45 Origins: Streets of Rage 2
46:31 Save, Retry or Game-over?
50:16 Encounters: New found classics and hidden gems
50:31 Encounters: Undaunted Normandy
56:29 Encounters: Homeworld 2
01:01:31 New Found Quest: What are we looking forward to?
In our very first episode of the Pixel and Meeple podcast, we (Andrew and Robin) kick things off by diving into our shared love for gaming. We reminisce about the classics—think Donkey Kong, Mega Man 2, and the unforgettable adventure of Zelda Ocarina of Time. We also geek out over the strategic brilliance of board games like Axis & Allies and Dark Tower. Along the way, we talk about some recent gems we've discovered, like Machines: Wired for War and Cascadia, and share what’s got us hyped for the future—titles like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Tempest Rising. Join us as we blend pixels and meeples to explore everything we love about games.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the Pixel and Meeple Podcast
02:30 Origins: Classic Games from the 80s and 90s and 00s
04:46 Origins: Donkey Kong
10:50 Origins: Mega Man 2
17:23 Origins: Axis and Allies
23:41 Origins: Dune 2
30:20 Origins: Dark Tower
33:49 Origins: Zelda Ocarina of Time
40:15 Origins: Save, Retry or Game Over?
43:12 Encounters: New found classics
43:29 Encounters: Machines: Wired for War
48:32 Encounters: Harmonies
53:56 New found quest: Looking forward to
Link to Mega Man 2 playlist/album:
https://open.spotify.com/album/5zFWRLHUZ7PVdsQm6sHhwq?si=KLCbpxSgS1u0ilH2nTDJmQ
