Best Pixel Parents Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 68 - In Conversation with Grant Kirkhope - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:37:47

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We sit down for a chat with legendary games composer, Grant Kirkhope and discuss his creative process, legacy and more! We also catch up on all things Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. And much more. Fellow gamers, WELCOME TO THE VIDEO ERA OF PIXEL PARENTS! Death Stranding 2 - Our Journey So Far Main topic: In Conversation with Grant Kirkhope Pixel …

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Episode 67 - Video Game Tropes We Would End - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:15:48

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Who really likes a follow quest? This week it’s all about getting the big scythe out as we name all the gaming tropes we’d banish forever! Scott also has yet another platformer review, and it’s one to keep an eye on! Strap in, it’s a bold one! All this plus: Ruffy and the Riverside review Death Stranding 2 initial thoughts Main topic: Video Game Tr…

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Episode 66 - Hideo Kojima: An Ode To Gaming’s Genius, Madman Rockstar - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:42:49

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It’s Death Stranding 2’s launch week, so what better time to take a look back at the career of one of Video Gaming’s genuine auteurs? Scott also shares his verdict on the return of an old classic and we discuss our approach to building up to a big new release. All this plus: Gex Trilogy review Death Stranding 2 hype Summer Holiday gaming… best appr…

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Episode 65 - Is 100% Completion Even Worth It Anymore? - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:41:32

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We all live busy lives as gamers, juggling work, kids… so it’s a massive commitment to 100% or platinum a game, but is it worth it? We also breakdown some huge news and take a look ahead at the future of gaming. All this plus: Chronicles of the Wolf Review Switch 2 week 2: Ultimate family console? Mario Kart World Verdict Marathon Delay: Is Bungie …

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S3 E4: The Art of Reconnecting with Yourself 38:12

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It's easy to lose touch with who we are beneath the noise of daily life—the constant doing, the overthinking, the endless striving. In this episode, we explore The Art of Reconnecting with Yourself through the lens of mindfulness. About Alison Alison Bale BSc is a mindfulness teacher. She has worked in health and wellbeing for 20 years, having orig…

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Episode 64 - Hype vs. Reality: Biggest Letdowns in Gaming - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:52:50

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We’ve all been there as gamers, feeling burned by a disappointment after endless hype, question is… what were the biggest letdowns? Speaking of which, we also catch up on what caught our eye during Summer Game Fest. All this plus: Scott’s continued odyssey of surprise games Our first week with Switch 2 Hype vs Reality, biggest letdowns in gaming Be…

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Xbox Games Showcase Review - Pixel REACTS 53:52

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The Pixel Parents crew reacts to all the reveals and announcements from Xbox Games Showcase! Follow us on BlueSky @pixelparents.bsky.social and write to us to be part of the show - [email protected] Music and Production by Sean Murray (IG @barehanddesigns - barehanddesigns.com) #xbox #xboxgamesshowcase…

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Episode 63 – Nintendo: Still The Heart of Gaming? – Pixel Parents Podcast 1:13:13

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What makes that Nintendo magic? And do they still have it? As we welcome the Switch 2 into our lives this week, we take a look back at Nintendo as if they are still the beating heart of the video game industry. Plus: Scott’s surprising Xbox throwback Preparing for Switch 2 Sharing consoles with kids Pixel Picks Showdown: Best Game That Got Better O…

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PlayStation State of Play Reactions (June 2025) - Pixel REACTS 57:01

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The Pixel Parents crew reacts to all the reveals and announcements from PlayStation State of Play (June 2025)! Follow us on BlueSky @pixelparents.bsky.social and write to us to be part of the show - [email protected] Music and Production by Sean Murray (IG @barehanddesigns - barehanddesigns.com)…

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Episode 62 – Summer Game Fest & Xbox Game Showcase Predictions!– Pixel Parents Podcast 1:57:48

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We’re dreaming big as we share our tastiest predictions for Summer Game Fest Live and Xbox Games Showcase. What games will steal the show? And how would we make SGF better? These are the big talking points on this week’s bumper episode. Plus: The Last of Us Season 2 (spoiler-free) verdict Switch 2 launch hype Revisiting old classics before bigger r…

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An Earned Skepticism of Google I/O 1:20:36

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This is the final edition of the Android Police podcast as you know it, so instead of any bang or petering out, we're opening up a black hole of everything that this show has been to us and giving Google I/O 2025 our full treatment. From Gemini Pro 2.5's various commercial twists to all the wacky new tools that don't seem to have an integral purpos…

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Episode 61 – Game Pass, PS Plus & Nintendo Switch Online in 2025: Still Worth Subscribing? – Pixel Parents Podcast 1:50:06

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Are your gaming subscriptions still giving you value for money in 2025? This week, we break down the biggest platforms—Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online—to help you decide what to keep, ditch, or upgrade. Plus: Liam’s final thoughts on Assassin’s Creed Shadows Scott’s first impressions of Into The Restless Ruins Is Marath…

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Android enters its 'Emo' phase 1:11:50

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This week on the Android Police podcast, Android 16 gets all 'Expressive' on us with a new step in its Material Design language and we wonder what all the rest of Google's announcements during The Android Show will come to eat us alive. That plus another Uber usurpation, we talk about phones that sound like knives, and a Very Important Announcement…

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Episode 60 – DOOM: The Dark Ages Review + One Console, One Game Challenge – Pixel Parents Podcast 1:52:42

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This week on the podcast, it’s about the ultimate choice, if we could only have one game on each console FOREVER, what would it be? We also share our verdict on DOOM The Dark Ages and Scott finds faith in humanity thanks to GTA Online. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, shocks are everything as we name the best story twist game! All this and …

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Android 16 is inspired by the stuff Google left behind 55:18

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This week's Android Police podcast raps Google's wrists for pulling the pall over Android app downloaders and their desires to grab an APK from a third-party source. We preview the look of Android 16 and also how it might NOT look like what's been discovered. All that, plus your usual dose of AI skepticism, quasi-Luddite propagandizing, and a retur…

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Episode 59 - Game Over? Where Is The Games Industry and Media Going? - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:46:33

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We ask this week on the podcast: Is the gaming industry cooked? With prices rising and more talent being culled from the media and industry, we discuss what the future of gaming will look like for our kids. We also share reactions to the latest trailer for GTA VI. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, it’s about first impressions as we crown the…

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There is no second bite at the apple 59:32

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A dramatic new kink to the Epic v. Apple tale as the judge overseeing the case is forcing the iPhone-made giant to grant consumers access to alternate payment systems for in-app purchases. The Android Police podcast is covering the shake-up in the mobile app landscape and telescoping its insights on how hubris has poisoned outputs from cohorts of t…

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Episode 58 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33… Game Of The Year? - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:50:39

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This week on the podcast, it’s all about perfection as we breakdown our thoughts on what makes a 10/10 game in 2025. We also share our verdict on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and ask if it’s got GOTY potential. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, things get nuclear as we name the best post-apocalyptic game. All this and more on the Pixel Parent…

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The Deeply Frustrating Razr 1:09:57

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Verizon might've made beaucoup bucks this winter, but it also lost nearly 300,000 subscribers to its wireless business. On the Android Police podcast, we follow the swarm of our curious readers and dig into where people might be going — the answer might not be as far away as you'd think. Also on the show, a little bit of I/O teaser chat, some Switc…

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Episode 57 - Games That Deserve A Sequel (But Will Never Get One) - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:50:35

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This week on the podcast, we’re dreaming big and discussing what games deserve a sequel but will never happen! We also wax lyrical about Oblivion Remastered, how on earth we’re going to play so many games with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 coming out and share our verdict on Indiana Jones on PS5. And on the Pixel Picks Showdown, we crown the best seq…

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Is the Android fan tariff-fied? 1:00:05

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The future ahead of the Android buyer (and the Android Police podcast) is bleak. Lacking any certainty about how much a new phone will cost when it comes time to upgrade, we're asking you what you're doing in the face of tariffs on Chinese goods and whether your eyes have fallen away from the Galaxy S25 Edge, the upcoming Moto Razr refresh, or any …

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Episode 56 - In Conversation with Greg Miller (Kinda Funny) - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:35:15

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This week on the podcast we have something very special as we sit down for a chat with co-founder of Kinda Funny, the one and only Greg Miller, to talk about what it’s like being a parent, a gamer, and one of the most prominent voices in video games. We also talk about our journey to find room 46 in Blue Prince. And on the Pixel Picks Showdown, we …

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The Pixel 9a's 0% price hike 50:56

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Tariffs, tariffs everywhere. On the Android Police podcast, 9to5Google's Ben Schoon joins Will to discuss who's paying how much for what: which Android manufacturers might be the most exposed in North America, how much more the OnePlus Watch 3 is costing new buyers today, and did Apple actually need to pack cargo planes full of Indian-made iPhones …

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Episode 55 - Most Emotional Moments In Games - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:41:58

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This week on the podcast, we celebrate our first anniversary, looking back on our favourite moments from the show. We’re also chatting about the most emotional moments in games in this week’s main topic. And on the Pixel Picks showdown, we crown the best survival sandbox game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast Show order: - Kick-off - …

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We've Switched to Being a Nintendo Switch 2 Show 1:03:20

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It's about to get gladiatorial on the global trade front and while Android phones are going to be impacted bigly for sure, the star darling of the week in terms of consumer technology is, of course, Nintendo's Switch 2. This week on the Android Police podcast, we gush over the evolved handheld console with our video producer, Ryan-Thomas Shaw. Also…

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Episode 54 - The Big Cost of Gaming Chat- Pixel Parents Podcast 1:35:51

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This week on the podcast, it’s time for a big cost of gaming chat, what the future looks like and what it means for gamers across the globe. We also catch up on the games we’ve been playing while infected, and we kick off the journey in 100 games as we name the best Nintendo Switch game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast. Show order: -…

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Switch 2 Nintendo Direct - Pixel REACTS 1:15:34

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The Pixel Parents crew reacts to all the reveals and announcements from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct! Follow us on BlueSky @pixelparents.bsky.social and write to us to be part of the show - [email protected] Music and Production by Sean Murray (IG @barehanddesigns - barehanddesigns.com)

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This isn't Android's MagSafe moment 1:08:33

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Rumors of the OnePlus 13T once again revive the on-again-off-again thread of so-called "compact" phones in our industry. Our favorite clamshell foldable phone might be due for a price hike this year. And was 5G a lie all this time? Definitely not, but it certainly hasn't made miracles like it was supposed to. This week on the Android Police podcast…

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Episode 53 - The Pixel Picks Top 50 Games Showdown- Pixel Parents Podcast 1:48:10

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This week on the podcast, it’s all been leading to this. It’s finally time for the ultimate battle as we commence the Pixel Picks Top 50 Showdown, as all entries on our definitive list will go head to head to crown the best of the best. We also share our initial thoughts on our epic journey with Assassins Creed Shadows. All this and more on the Pix…

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What's Plan B for the Pixel 9a? ft. Jason Howell 1:07:50

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It's an exciting week to listen into the Android Police podcast as Android Faithful host and longtime tech media personality Jason Howell joins us to discuss the Pixel 9a's theoretical positioning and the absolute stumble it took out of the starting gate this week. But will a diminished design be the factor to turn Google's hardware tailwind into a…

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Episode 52 - Grand Theft Auto: The Definitive Ranking - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:47:00

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On this week’s show, it’s time for us to definitively rank the Grand Theft Auto series and see what crime-filled world really is the kingpin of chaos. We also chat about our gaming plans as some heavy hitters hit the shelves this week. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we’re perfecting our build as we crown the best Action RPG game. All this…

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Somebody Save Google... and Apple, too 1:17:43

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We're on a rager of a tear this week on the Android Police podcast. Android 16 Beta 3 has cleared the post, but one of its headline features has drawn the ire of those who have had the displeasure to attempt to parse iOS's Notification Summaries. We get upset with Apple-centric media and its failure to properly cover the company's failures (that me…

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Episode 51 - The Games We Can’t Wait To Share (With Our Kids) - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:42:40

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This week on the podcast we share our list of games we cannot wait to play with our kids in the future. We also share our impressions of Split Fiction and ask if co-op games are overdue for a comeback. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, play indeed has a limit as we name the best PlayStation 4 game. All this and more on the Pixel Picks Podcas…

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Samsung's Most Successful Phone in 2025 1:15:30

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It's not going to be the Galaxy S25 Edge. It's not going to be a Z Flip or a Z Fold. It's not going to be any of those. Rather, this week on the Android Police podcast, James Peckham joins Will to talk about the Galaxy A36 as the most likely to succeed at taking your limited buying dollars home to Korea. That plus all the other news from MWC 2025, …

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Episode 50 - Hype Check: Most Anticipated Games 2025 (w/special Guest, The Mimic’s Veil’s Alex)- Pixel Parents Podcast 1:39:18

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This week on the podcast, Alex returns and we are taking a dive into our most anticipated games to come through the rest of 2025. We also catch up on a lot of games we’re playing as they come thick and fast. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we see who has the best hand as we crown the best Card game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents P…

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S3 Episode 3 - Pixelated Chaos to Digital Zen: Decluttering Your Photos for a Stress-Free Life 27:34

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In this episode we explore the art and science of photo management, offering practical tips and expert advice to help you transform your overwhelming photo library into a well-organised, stress-free collection. Tune in, discover how to reclaim your digital space, and find joy in your memories again. About Amanda Littlecott Amanda Littlecott is a Lo…

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Episode 49 - Show The Length… Are Games Too Long? - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:43:58

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This week on the podcast we show the length and ask the big question, are games too long? We also discuss being caught in between games and life getting in the way of gaming. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, it’s all about the big boys as we name the best 100+ hour game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast. Show order: - Kick-off…

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Clicks Sticks ft. Michael Fisher 1:21:18

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If you've been waiting for a keyboard with clicky keys to attach to your Pixel 9, Razr+ 2024, or Galaxy S25, you can now put money down for it — Michael Fisher, friend of the show and co-founder of Clicks, is here to talk about ins and outs of bringing his product forward from iPhones to the Android side. We also discuss Galaxy Z Fold 7 rumors and …

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MISSING: OnePlus Open 2 1:21:53

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When it comes to phones this week, we've been bathing in the late winter flash in the pan. And no, just because we're ladeling on the Apple talk doesn't mean we're giving the company a pass — far from it. It's the iPhone 16e on the Android Police podcast plus the Oppo Find N5 (not to be mistaken for the non-existent OnePlus Open 2), the OnePlus Wat…

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Episode 48 - Gaming For All (Feat Paige Harvey from Special Effect!) - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:37:12

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This week on the podcast we sit down with Paige Harvey at Special Effect to discuss the amazing work they do and shed light on how they are making video games accessible for all. We also give our initial impressions on Avowed. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we’re adding another dimension as we crown the best 3DS game. All this and more on…

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Putting good money on the Pixel 9a 54:52

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What's out there that's good to watch these days? More often than not, people are turning to YouTube than anywhere else. As if Apple TV+ wasn't already on a steep climb with Android users. We detail the streamer's big push into enemy territory and chat about Pixel 9a expectations as well as a final look at the Galaxy S25 series (for now) in this we…

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Episode 47 - Video Game Remakes: Is This The Golden Age? - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:25:43

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This week on the podcast we stop to ask if we are living in the golden age of video remakes, what has led us here, and what games we’d love to see return. We also catch up on the “Year of the Log”. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, it’s all about playing god as we name the best Life Sim game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast” S…

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PlayStation State of Play (February 2025) - Pixel REACTS 1:02:24

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The Pixel Parents crew reacts to all the reveals and announcements from PlayStation State of Play (February 2025)! Produced by Sean Murray Music by Sean MurrayBy Pixel Parents

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Episode 46 - Gaming For The Soul: Comfort Food Games - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:39:39

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about those comfort food games, getting us through tough times, and what games we find ourselves returning to. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we’re getting strategic as we crown the best Japanese Tactical RPG game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast Show order: - Kick-off - What you playi…

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Is Pixel a house of Pebbles? 44:59

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The zephyrs of news this week have completely displaced all of the good bits of Android news that could have popped up onto the surface for this Android Police podcast. So, for this week, we'll avoid talking about executive crimes, Diablo IV, and stretched hands. Instead, we look at Google's continued slow-motion deconstruction of its workforce pot…

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Episode 45 - Metal Gear Solid: The Definitive Ranking - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:36:25

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This week on the podcast it’s finally time for us to sit down and definitively rank the Metal Gear Solid series, we chat about taking detail for granted in games. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, things are getting tense as we name the best Stealth Horror game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents Podcast Show order: - Kick-off - What you…

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S3 E2 - Positive Food Habits (without restrictions) for a Vibrant Life 32:23

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In this episode, we’ll explore how to embrace your unique body, nurture a healthier, more positive connection with food, and develop sustainable habits that fuel a vibrant, joyful life—without the stress of rigid rules or restrictions. About Susannah Alexander Susannah Alexander founded ‘No Drama Nutrition’ to challenge the accepted norms and the h…

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Is the Galaxy S25 Edge dull? 40:44

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It may have been the sharpest unit out of the entire Unpacked presentation, but did it really live up to all the hopes we had of at least a dash of excitement from Samsung in 2025? The Android Police podcast is on the ground in San Jose as we report and opine on what the Galaxy S25 family has to offer and what Android's biggest brand name is holdin…

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Episode 44 - Make Xbox Great Again - Pixel Parents Podcast 1:45:22

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This week on the podcast we are pitching how we would make Xbox great again and react to their Developer Direct. Scott shares his progress on his Cyberpunk journey, Liam makes a huge mistake in his attempts to tackle his gaming backlog. And on this week’s Pixel Picks Showdown, we crown the best Xbox One game. All this and more on the Pixel Parents …

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The "Best" Galaxy S25 May Not Come This Week 56:43

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Talk to a grounded, even-footed tech journalists and the first thing you'll find getting them down is the all-cylinders pulse of artificial intelligence everywhere. Sure, PC and gaming hardware is still extremely interesting, but when it comes to smartphones, it feels like we're entering this week's Unpacked event like it was 2024 — except, there's…