https://www.spreaker.com/show/pixeled-perspectiveenVideo GamesCopyright Adrian Townsendhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d916853566c9ebd8dd3b1e316841c1cf.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/pixeled-perspectiveTue, 14 Nov 2023 11:53:42 +0000Adrian TownsendAdrian Townsendadrianatownsend@gmail.comDo you get the urge to dive deeper into video game related topics? Join a couple of guys who are passionate for the hobby with lots to share! Whether it's collecting, storytelling, character commentary, music, or anything else on their minds,...false072f07ec-cbc1-5c69-8505-b4878dbce63eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-the-pixeled-perspective-pinnacle--53419261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53419261Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:55:55 +0000Adrian TownsendOur final episode! Thank you for sticking with us for the past few years! We celebrate the end of the show by talking about our top 5 video game endings!59945,collecting,collection,earthbound,endings,final,games,gaming,last,legend,mario,metal,of,podcast,retro,top,twisted,us,video,zeldafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-retro-vs-modern-gaming--53101108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53101108Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:00:02 +0000Adrian TownsendThis month we talk about how things have changed throughout the years in the video game world by comparing retro vs modern gaming! We also follow up with a couple important announcements!5695classics,collecting,emblem,fantasy,final,fire,game,gaming,graphics,hogwarts,legacy,retro,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-what-s-next-for-nintendo--52645455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52645455Sun, 05 Feb 2023 23:58:12 +0000Adrian TownsendThis month we talk a little about Fire Emblem: Engage, Divinity Original Sin 2, and make some predictions/wishes for the next Nintendo console!48312,collecting,collection,divinity,emblem,engage,fire,games,gaming,nintendo,ogre,original,pokemon,predictions,pro,retro,sin,switch,tactics,videofalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-2022-year-in-review--52383486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52383486Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:00:02 +0000Adrian Townsend2022 was quite a year to be a gamer! We discuss the highs, the lows, and more!5812bayonetta,collecting,elden,forbidden,game,games,gaming,god,horizon,kirby,ogre,retro,ring,tactics,tmnt,video,war,west,xenobladefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-another-holiday-episode--52155110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52155110Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:13:15 +0000Adrian TownsendIt's time for our holiday and gift exchange episode for 2022!3615bayonetta,christmas,classics,collecting,collection,forbidden,game,gaming,holiday,horizon,ogre,pokemon,reborn,retro,tactics,video,vintage,wesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-retropalooza-2022--51803442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51803442Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:02 +0000Adrian TownsendAfter 2 years, we finally made it back down to Retropalooza! Adrian's wife, Amy, joins us to talk about our experience and game pickups at the convention!6043art,buying,collecting,collection,deal,ds,game,gameboy,n64,nintendo,playstation,reseller,retro,retropalooza,selling,switch,texas,video,xboxfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-spooky-times-in-non-spooky-games--51443936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51443936Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:00:01 +0000Adrian TownsendHave you ever had a moment in a game that creeped you out and you weren't expecting it? We talk about getting scared in games that aren't typically considered part of the horror genre!5842collecting,deck,doom,earthbound,evil,games,gaming,halloween,horror,metroid,moments,psychological,resident,retro,scared,scary,souls,spooky,steam,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-what-s-left-in-2022--51139086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51139086Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:00:02 +0000Adrian TownsendWe talk Xenoblade 3, Steam Deck, and game releases still to come in 2022!5786advance,ball,bayonetta,chronicles,collecting,deck,dragon,games,gaming,god,podcast,pokemon,retro,splatoon,steam,video,war,wars,xenoblade,zeldafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-a-portable-packed-pixeled-perspective--50838216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50838216Sun, 07 Aug 2022 17:00:02 +0000Adrian TownsendDo you like gaming on the go? Are handhelds your thing? This month we talk about all things portable in video games!71533ds,collecting,deck,ds,game,gameboy,gba,handhelds,mario,neogeo,nintendo,playstation,pocket,pokemon,psp,steam,switch,systems,video,vitafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-not-so-e3-2022--50451289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50451289Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:05:02 +0000Adrian TownsendWith no "official" E3 this year, we talk about the gaming news and presentations still showcased in June of 2022!62642022,announcements,battle,e3,evil,fighter,games,gaming,man,mega,network,news,nintendo,persona,playstation,resident,street,summer,switch,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-chrono-cross--50068160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50068160Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:00:02 +0000Adrian TownsendIt's another Chrono-filled episode! We talk about the story, characters, and our experience playing the new Radical Dreamers edition of the sequel to Chrono Trigger!6147analysis,breakdown,chrono,collecting,connections,cross,dreamers,game,gaming,jrpg,music,nintendo,playstation,ps1,radical,remaster,review,switch,trigger,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-nintendo-s-impact--49675239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49675239Mon, 09 May 2022 13:11:51 +0000Adrian TownsendWe talk about some memories of our favorite Nintendo titles and cover our top 5 Nintendo consoles!56323ds,classic,collecting,console,ds,favorite,game,gameboy,n64,nes,nintendo,retro,snes,strategy,switch,system,triangle,u,video,wiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-chrono-trigger--49302589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49302589Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:10:19 +0000Adrian TownsendWe're prepping for the near-future release of the Chrono Cross Remaster by talking about the game that started it all!54013ds,chrono,collecting,cross,ds,elden,games,gaming,jrpg,nintendo,playing,playstation,ps5,ring,role,rpg,snes,super,trigger,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-collecting-goals--48968397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48968397Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:00:03 +0000Adrian TownsendDo you collect specific sets of games? Is your goal to collect everything by a specific publisher? Developer? Do you prefer your games sealed? We cover all this and more on episode 27!5413adventure,collecting,collection,collector,designs,fromsoftware,game,gamer,gaming,genre,goals,horror,jrpg,nintendo,playstation,retro,sets,video,vintage,workingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-gaming-in-2022--48613451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48613451Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:00:02 +0000Adrian TownsendWe spend some time talking about Pokémon Legends: Arceus as well as games we're looking forward to in 2022!43502022,arceus,collecting,dawn,elden,forward,games,gaming,horizon,kirby,legends,looking,playstation,pokemon,ps5,ring,switch,video,xbox,zerofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-not-so-secret-santa--48139509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48139509Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:00:02 +0000Adrian TownsendIt's Pixeled Perspective's first episode of 2022! Adrian and JJ do a gift exchange for the holidays, and Adrian talks about his top 5 games of 2021!4585christmas,deathloop,dread,earthbound,evil,fantasy,final,games,halo,holidays,infinite,metroid,mother,nintendo,podcast,resident,shadowverse,switch,video,zeldafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-halo-infinite-family-gaming--47893874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47893874Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:41:18 +0000Adrian TownsendJJ is out sick this episode so Adrian’s wife Amy joins him to talk about Halo Infinite. They talk about their history with the Halo series and being a gaming family!2980call,classic,collecting,dad,duty,family,fortnite,games,gaming,halo,husband,infinite,multiplayer,nostalgia,pass,podcast,retro,series,wife,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-gaming-comfort-zones--47366067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47366067Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:05:10 +0000Adrian TownsendGet out of your bubble! We talk about games that we normally wouldn't be interested in but surprised us!4811comfort,cry,dragon,dread,effect,enders,far,forza,games,gaming,horizon,mass,metroid,playstation,quest,resident,video,xbox,xi,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-the-art-of-nintendo-power--46802936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46802936Sun, 03 Oct 2021 17:00:14 +0000Adrian TownsendWe are joined by the one and only Stephan Reese of The Collector's Quest podcast! He tells us all about his nonprofit organization and his goal of sharing his Nintendo Power artwork collection with the world!5168art,artofnp,collecting,collection,collector,collector's,games,interactive,interview,magazine,ninja,nintendo,podcast,power,quest,reese,retro,stephan,turtles,videotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-the-retro-video-game-bubble--46421690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46421690Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:10:01 +0000Adrian TownsendThis month we talk about the recent surge in retro video game prices, and whether it's a good idea to look at video games as an investment!385064,auctions,bubble,collecting,collection,deception,fraud,game,games,grading,.hack,heritage,investing,investment,mario,podcast,sealed,video,wata,xenobladefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-n64-25th-anniversary--46013393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46013393Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:00:18 +0000Adrian TownsendHappy 25th birthday to the Nintendo 64! We talk about our memories with the classic system with the funky controller, go over some our favorite games, and beg Nintendo to start releasing N64 games on the Switch!514264,anniversary,classic,collecting,games,gaming,kart,mario,n64,nintendo,ocarina,podcast,retro,switch,system,top,video,vintage,zeldafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-that-fn-episode--45572076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45572076Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:41:12 +0000Adrian TownsendIt's a blast from the past! We're joined by Marc and Brian from The Frozen North Podcast! We find out what the guys have been up to since the show ended, as well as talk a little about this year's E3, then top everything off with our Top 5...76822021,citizen,collecting,e3,frozen,games,gaming,influential,north,nostalgia,podcast,retro,star,tfn,top,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-what-s-happening-with-e3--45187479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45187479Sun, 06 Jun 2021 17:00:11 +0000Adrian TownsendE3 is on the horizon! We discuss some of the changes made to the expo this year, as well as what we'd like to see!43362021,collecting,deal,e3,evil,game,gaming,garage,hunting,pickups,podcast,prediction,resident,retro,revival,room,sales,upcoming,video,videogamesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-vide-game-sequels--44567129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44567129Sun, 09 May 2021 17:00:19 +0000Adrian TownsendIt's time to talk sequels! We go over the dos and donts of making a good video game sequel. As well as list some of our favorites!4637classic,collecting,evil,games,gaming,hunter,mario,monster,nes,nintendo,nostalgia,podcast,resident,retro,rise,sequels,snes,switch,video,zeldafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-preservating-gaming-memories--44010750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44010750Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:00:07 +0000Adrian TownsendThe word of the day is "nostalgia!" We talk about how physical vs digital gaming can affect nostalgia in different ways, followed by a discussion about preserving older games that are difficult to find!523880s,90s,change,collecting,collection,collector,fantasy,final,game,gamer,gaming,hobby,nostalgia,physical,podcast,retro,revival,room,rpg,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-playstation-trophy-hunting-with-platinumbro--43576749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43576749Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:00:13 +0000Adrian TownsendDo you play video games just to finish the main content, or do you strive to do absolutely every bit of side content that each game has to offer? Lewis, aka PlatinumBro joins us this month to talk trophies and achievements in gaming!5388achievements,games,gaming,guide,hunting,platinumbro,playstation,podcast,ps4,ps5,psn,psnprofiles,ranking,tips,tracking,trophies,trophy,video,xbox,youtubefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-xbox-series-x-first-impressions--43118918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43118918Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:00:16 +0000Adrian TownsendThis month we talk about a few games we've been playing, as well as our initial experiences with Microsoft's newest next-gen console, the XBox Series X!5159among,fenyx,forza,games,gaming,halo,hunter,immortal,koudelka,monster,next,podcast,rising,series,splatoon,us,videogames,wolf,x,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-playstation-5-first-impressions--42774478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42774478Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:52:27 +0000Adrian TownsendNext gen is here! We kick off our first episode of the new year by talking about the hardware and some of the games we've played so far on the PS5!57795,console,controller,cyberpunk,demon's,games,gaming,gen,impressions,launch,next,playstation,podcast,ps5,reaction,reveal,review,setup,souls,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-xenogears--42332679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42332679Sun, 06 Dec 2020 17:55:08 +0000Adrian TownsendAre you into games with big, epic stories that stick with you for a long time after making it to the end? Have we got an episode for you! We talk about a game that, even with a mountain of development issues, still holds its place among JRPG fans as...6139classic,gaming,jrpg,mitsuda,playstation,podcast,ps1,retro,review,rpg,spoilers,squareenix,squaresoft,takahashi,tetsuya,videogames,xenoblade,xenogears,xenosaga,yasunorifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep11-music-in-video-games--41863293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41863293Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:07:32 +0000Adrian TownsendWhat does music add to gaming? Emotion? Atmosphere? Background noise? We take a deep dive into how video game music has affected us as gamers over the years!5581chrono,contra,fantasy,final,games,gaming,hill,katamari,music,octopath,ost,parappa,persona,pilgrim,podcast,scott,silent,soundtrack,video,xenogearsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep10-story-vs-gameplay--41408911https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41408911Sun, 11 Oct 2020 17:05:09 +0000Adrian TownsendWhat's more important in a game? A sweeping narrative that pushes you forward and keeps you hungry for more? Or the pure joy of exploring a new world and learning its unique mechanics? We talk about story vs gameplay in our 10th official episode!4834avengers,discussion,gameplay,games,gaming,ghost,gorilla,hades,mario,nintendo,paper,pink,playstation,podcast,retro,rpg,story,tsushima,video,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep9-next-gen-excitement--40729214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40729214Sun, 06 Sep 2020 17:00:16 +0000Adrian TownsendNew consoles are on the horizon! We give our thoughts on the new Playstation and Xbox due out later this year, and what we think it could mean for the future of gaming!46652020,controller,discussion,games,gaming,gen,next,pass,playstation,podcast,predictions,price,ps5,reaction,reveal,series,sony,video,x,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep8-the-jrpg-honey-hole--40227885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40227885Sun, 09 Aug 2020 16:02:42 +0000Adrian TownsendEpisode 8 is all about JRPGs! We talk about what makes a game a JRPG, why we love them so much, and finish everything up with our top 5 JRPGs that don't include "Final Fantasy" in the title!5628arms,best,chrono,collecting,cross,earthbound,game,games,gaming,jrpg,mana,persona,podcast,retro,rpg,suikoden,trigger,video,wild,xenogearsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep7-what-s-the-deal-with-earthbound--36155636
End Song:
Pollyanna (I Believe In You)
Catherine Warwick
Produced by Nintendo
Album MOTHER]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36155636Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:41:02 +0000Adrian TownsendMost retro game collectors know how rare and valuable a complete edition of Earthbound for the SNES is. But what about the game itself? Is it any good? Is it worth playing today? We discuss this quirky little RPG that started out as a cult classic...
End Song:
Pollyanna (I Believe In You)
Catherine Warwick
Produced by Nintendo
Album MOTHER]]>4238bros,collecting,earthbound,game,gaming,mother,music,ness,nintendo,podcast,retro,retrospective,review,smash,snes,super,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep6-what-s-going-on-with-video-game-prices--28814265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28814265Sun, 07 Jun 2020 17:00:15 +0000Adrian TownsendWhat's going on with retro video game prices? The 20 year collector's bug has spiked more than anyone could have predicted. We discuss what's going on with the Gamecube, PS2, PS1, and Xbox game prices over the past couple of months.4182collecting,collection,dragon,expensive,fallen,game,gamecube,jedi,order,playstation,prices,ps2,quest,retro,trends,video,vii,virus,wii,xenobladefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supplemental-ffvii-remake-spoilercast--27578884

Follow us on Twitter:

JJ - https://twitter.com/JJSantaniello

Adrian - https://twitter.com/Birdazoid]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27578884Sun, 17 May 2020 15:04:13 +0000Adrian TownsendIt's a spoilercast! We talk about our experiences with the recently released Final Fantasy VII Remake! From story to gameplay to getting the platinum trophy, enjoy our first bonus episode! Follow us on Twitter: JJ -...

Follow us on Twitter:

JJ - https://twitter.com/JJSantaniello

Adrian - https://twitter.com/Birdazoid]]>30397,analysis,comparison,discussion,fantasy,ff7,ffvii,final,game,gameplay,platinum,playstation,podcast,ps4,remake,retro,spoilers,story,video,viifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep5-fireside-chat--27036330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27036330Sun, 10 May 2020 17:32:32 +0000Adrian TownsendWhat DON'T we talk about in this episode? From what we did to keep busy while quarantined, to Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Dark Souls, to restoring old gaming equipment!5479boy,collecting,dark,evil,fantasy,final,force,game,gaming,podcast,quarantine,remake,repair,resident,restore,retro,rpg,shining,souls,virtualfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep4-final-fantasy-vii--24855657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24855657Sun, 05 Apr 2020 17:53:55 +0000Adrian TownsendWhy is FFVII so special to so many? With the Final Fantasy VII Remake coming just around the corner we wanted to talk all about the game that we adore. We talk about our first experience with the original game with nostalgia fueled stories and...45137,best,characters,experience,fantasy,final,games,good,jrpg,nostalgia,playstation,podcast,ps1,ps4,reaction,remake,retro,rpg,video,viifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep3-top-10-games-of-the-decade--23530636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23530636Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:00:04 +0000Adrian TownsendIt's been an incredible time to be a gamer, with so many great titles seeming to come out more and more with each console generation. This episode we talk about our favorite game from each year of the past decade!709010,console,dark,decade,effect,games,gaming,hearthstone,mass,nintendo,pc,playstation,podcast,retro,skyrim,souls,top,video,xbox,zeldafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep2-are-older-video-games-still-worth-playing--22563326
.....well.....yes. BUT WE TALK ABOUT WHY!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22563326Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:25:04 +0000Adrian TownsendWe tackle the big questions here on the Pixeled Perspective Podcast! Are older video games still worth playing? .....well.....yes. BUT WE TALK ABOUT WHY!
.....well.....yes. BUT WE TALK ABOUT WHY!]]>4212classic,collecting,death,games,gaming,nes,new,nintendo,old,playing,playstation,podcast,ps4,retro,sega,stranding,video,videogames,worth,xboxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep1-video-game-collecting--21854086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21854086Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:05:12 +0000Adrian TownsendDo you enjoy collecting old or new video games? It is a big part of what we enjoy about gaming. Why do we collect? How do we find retro games for our collections? How do we get the best deals? Find out all of this and more on the first "official"...5273advice,chasing,collecting,collection,convention,deals,game,gaming,guide,hunting,nintendo,retro,room,switch,thrift,tips,value,video,videogames,youtubefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep0-what-is-the-pixeled-perspective-podcast--21173444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21173444Sun, 05 Jan 2020 06:05:07 +0000Adrian TownsendThanks for checking out Pixeled Perspective! Before they break the ice in episode 1, join Adrian and JJ in this not-so-quick primer to give you an idea of what they're all about a la their top 5 video games of all time, as well as what to expect in...5717collecting,dark,evil,fantasy,favorite,final,games,gaming,gear,metal,nintendo,playstation,resident,retro,rpg,sega,souls,video,videogames,xboxfalsefull