24 APR 2024 · You ever rage quit over a strawberry? This week, Rick is joined by friends of the show Matt ("Fun" and Games) and Josh (Still Loading) to dive into Celeste, a beloved indie game that burst onto the scene in 2018. Celeste is a beautiful mix of narrative and gameplay, marrying a story surrounding the human condition with some of the most engaging (and difficult!) platforming the three of us have seen in a long time. In the episode, we talk all about the impetus behind the creation of the game, the game's thematic identity, the soundtrack, and so much more. I'm proud of this one - do it up! https://maddymakesgames.com/articles/celeste_and_forgiveness/index.html https://maddymakesgames.com/articles/is_maddy_trans/index.html https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon https://stillloading.libsyn.com/ Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

12 APR 2024 · Mario? In my JRPG? It's more likely than you think. This week, Rick is joined by Matt "Stormageddon" Storm ("Fun" and Games, Screen Snark, and more) to talk over Mario's first jaunt into JRPG japes: Super Mario RPG! Whether you grew up with the SNES version or are a newcomer with the (terrific!) Switch remake, this episode will be for you. We talk about the beginnings of this Square and Nintendo collaboration, the "Saturday Morning Cartoon" feel, version differences, and more. With a killer OST by the one and only Yoko Shimomura, you won't want to miss this - do it up! https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

29 MAR 2024 · https://pod.link/1546428002 Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

22 MAR 2024 · Quick note: I reversed the instrumentation when describing the initial observatory theme. I didn't realize until it was too late. Sorry! This week, Rick is joined by friend of the show Ryan (List Off Podcast) to talk all about the Wii smash hit, Super Mario Galaxy! Endlessly creative, this game was seen as the true successor to Super Mario 64 and kicked off a new era of creativity in the mainline Mario games. Join us as we talk about the dev history, how the mechanics compare to previous/future titles, the phenomenal score, and more. Genuinely had a great time - do it up! https://linktr.ee/listoffpodcast Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

12 MAR 2024 · Mario? In my pocket? It's more likely than you think. This week, Rick is joined by Andre (Fine Time podcast) to talk all things Super Mario Land - that's right, all three! These were Mario's first forays into big time handheld gaming. Now that we're in 2024, how do they hold up? Each of these play so differently, and they all have their own distinct quirks and charms. The music to the physics to wacky enemies - we talk about it all. Do it up! https://linktr.ee/finetimepodcast Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

29 FEB 2024 · He gets chopped up, I'm sure he's beside himself. Haha! Do you get it? Because he is in pieces?! In this episode, Rick is joined by friend of the show Mikey (0-2 Heroes) to talk all about The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo, a short, surrealist point and click adventure game! Created by animator Nacho Rodriguez (A Life Story, 2013), this game has you trying to get poor ol' Mr. Coo back together again after being lopped into thirds by a nasty croc. This game is light on narrative, so we get into the weeds about surrealism and why interpreting art can - and should! - differ between people. https://indiegamesdevel.com/interview-with-nacho-rodriguez-author-of-the-many-pieces-of-mr-coo/ https://pod.link/1546428002 Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

29 FEB 2024 · Now requiring 50% less quarters! In this episode, something a little different: Rick is joined by friends of the show Mikey Tabletop (0-2 Heroes) and Raging Demon (Kommand List) to talk fighting games - three of them, in fact! This episode sees us talking all about Fighting Vipers, Dragonball Figherz, and Marvel vs. Capcom 2. All things tech, arcade nostalgia, roster, and music are talked about here, and the conversation ends with a brief discussion on what makes fighting games so beautiful and expressive. Please enjoy! https://pod.link/1546428002 https://ckqcg9fkkr.podbean.com/ Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

26 FEB 2024 · Thanks for giving me time to think. To keep doing what you set your heart on...It's a very hard thing to do...What to do when I felt lonely...That was the only thing you couldn't teach me. But we need to figure out the answer for ourselves... I'm so happy I met everyone...But I guess we all have to say goodbye someday. Everyone... Thank you. Farewell. My memories will be part of the sky... The emotional conclusion to our Final Fantasy IX series is here. Rick and Eric begin by wrapping up some notable side quests throughout the game before tackling the rest of the narrative. The true nature of Zidane and Kuja's origins, the breakdown of our leader, the theories of the collective unconscious and the eternal return, and even the meaning of life...we talk about it all in this episode. Thank you, all, so much for being a part of this journey. I am so proud of what we have created. https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

19 FEB 2024 · Save your valediction, Steiner. We will live to see another day. The saga continues, as once again Rick and Eric return to go through the entirety of Final Fantasy IX. This episode picks up after what we learned in Black Mage Village and sees us continue until we return there later - meeting a new Chocobo friend! This episode has us go through the beginning and majority of disc 3. Traditionally, this is seen as the part where the narrative tends to "drag" - but is that a fair assessment? Join us to find out. Do it up! (Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for 100 episodes!) https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

11 FEB 2024 · "You're very kind to use our words. But you already know what it means to live...and to die. You're asking about our friends who have 'died,' not 'stopped.'" Note: This series has been extended to 5 parts rather than 4. Our coverage of Final Fantasy IX continues! Rick is joined once again by Eric (The Unlockables Podcast) as they continue through the world of Gaia. This episode covers the story from the beginning of disc 2 until arriving at Madain Sari. This episode is about growth: Garnet learns that she must foster her own independance; Steiner and Beatrix begin to see the true colors of the crown; and Vivi learns of his origins in one of the game's most famous sequences. It gets heavy - we hope you enjoy! https://linktr.ee/unlockablespodcast Click on the following to find PPR on the web! https://www.patreon.com/pixelprojectradio https://discord.gg/Rfjx2ptWP5 https://twitter.com/pixelprojectpod https://www.instagram.com/pixelprojectradiopodcast/ https://bsky.app/profile/pixelprojectradio.bsky.social Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!