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Pixelated Playgrounds

Pixelated Playgrounds
Slay the Princess
Indie Game Development
Tears Of the Kingdom
Blue Prince
Baby Steps
The Last Of Us Part 2
Helldivers 2
Idle Games
Game Design
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Hollow Knight, Silksong
Promise Mascot Agency
Dave the Diver
Baldur's Gate 3
Universal Paperclips
Space Plan
Tactical Breach Wizards
Pyre
And Roger

Taking one game per month (old, new and everything in between) and talking though an in-depth examination of narrative, mechanics, theme, and the interplay between the three.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes173Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
LeisureVideo Games

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In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds, Bryan and Josh suit up for Dispatch, the 2025 superhero workplace comedy developed and published by AdHoc Studio, originally released on PlayStation 5 and Windows. Founded by Telltale Games alumni including M... more

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 317 ratings
  • Thorough Content, Fun Hosts

    Excellent Heroes of Might and Magic 3 review from best friends who played this for decades. Lots of fun insight for fans, accessible for people who never played. I’m checking out more of your episodes. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HoM3 Fanatic
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Discussions!

    I am really enjoying all the viewpoints of the hosts of this podcast! Highly recommend this podcast for any video game lover!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClassicMWK
    United States3 years ago
  • Great pod!

    Very conversational! Love the creativity with the three word reviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cheevo Addict
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Im loving this! Keep up the good work! Especially Hollow Knight (over 200 hours thanks to you, Speedran the game in 50 min,…). Oh also please do Silksong when it finally releases…

    That aged like strawberries left unremembered over summer break…

    I wrote dis like years ago and now theres the first official delay. Hope the game will be great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Okay er hat iq
    Germany3 years ago
  • 👍👍👍👍👍

    I know a lot of gaming podcasts and I think this is one of the best gaming podcasts I have ever

    heard from(I‘m from germany, sorry for bad grammar)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    Germany3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans enjoy the variety of titles and the nuanced takes even on familiar games.
Listeners praise thoughtful, well-structured discussions and the hosts' breadth of knowledge.
The show is appreciated for its calm, friendly tone and deep dives into game design.

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Apple Podcasts
#60
Israel/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#72
South Africa/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#74
China/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#182
New Zealand/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#245
Israel/Leisure

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What is Pixelated Playgrounds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Pixelated Playgrounds dives deep into a single game per month, analyzing narrative, mechanics, and theme and how they interact to shape the player experience. Episodes cover a wide range of titles—from indie curiosities to more mainstream releases—focusing on design decisions, storytelling, and the emotional or intellectual ideas each game explores. The show stands out for its thoughtful, sometimes analytical discussions, willingness to wrestle with interpretation, and a fondness for nuanced debates about game design and craft that can appeal to listeners who like to hear designers' and players' perspectives intersect. The format tends to blend meticulous close-reading with personal reaction, often yielding fresh takes on well-known games a... more

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