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Introducing the Pixel x Pixel Podcast!
I’m thrilled to announce my brand new gaming podcast with Marcus of Pixel Pacas, Pixel x Pixel! Join us for fun and thoughtful discussions of visual novels, niche and retro games, and other media we...
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October 2018 Community Game-Along: Horror Games
Happy Spooktober, everyone! It’s time for the return of one of my favorite Community Game-Along themes: horror games! Playing a horror game or spooky-themed title is a great way to get ready for one...
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Episode 2 of the Pixel x Pixel podcast is ready for your listening pleasure! In this episode, Marcus and I talk about the Frogger clone Marcus made for a class, sweet pool, Atelier Online, Sisterly...
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Stealth Game Community Game-Along Roundup
Last month was the Stealth Game Community Game-Along, and that means it’s time for a roundup! After ever Community Game-Along, I round up the submissions from as many participants as possible so...
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It’s time for another episode of Pixel x Pixel! This is our last episode before Halloween, so we talk about some Halloween-y topics such as the horror visual novel Neighbor (check out Marcus’ review...
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Halloween Otome Drama CD Review
Now that I’ve been a fan of situation CDs/otome drama CDs for a few years, I can safely say there is a CD on practically any theme you can think of! And when I saw the amazing Halloween-themed cover...
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November 2018 Community Game-Along: Visual Novels
It is with a mournful werewolf howl that we bid adieu to the Horror Game Community Game-Along and dive headfirst into one of my favorite Community Game-Along themes of the year: visual novels!...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 4
Here comes a new episode of Pixel x Pixel! Marcus and I have been two busy bees, but we’ve still had time to play and watch some fun things to discuss! I share what it’s like to prep an academic job...
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20 Holiday Gift Ideas for Video Game and Manga Fans
It’s that time of year… The time of year for gingerbread lattes, festive music, and holiday gift guides! I love doing yearly Chic Pixel gift guides because it gives me a chance to share a wide range...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 5
It’s time for another fun episode of Pixel x Pixel! We celebrate Marcus finishing his course (yay Marcus!!) and my first edited textbook being published, and I talk about my 2018 holiday gift guide!...
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Horror Game Community Game-Along Roundup
It’s nearly the end of November, but I’m still lamenting the end of the October horror game Community Game-Along! It’s always one of my favorite Game-Along themes, and I really enjoy seeing the huge...
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December Community Game-Along: Doujin Games
We’re finally here… The end of 2018, and the final Community Game-Along theme of the year! For December, we’ll be celebrating Japanese indie and hobbyist games, aka doujin games. Doujin games often...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 6
In episode 6 of Pixel x Pixel, we chat a lot about everyone’s favorite rhythm game, Dance Dance Revolution (and some Stepmania too, but that’s mostly Marcus’ thing)! Plus, Marcus got his driver’s...
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Manga Spice Cafe Review
I love Japan-related subscription boxes, especially when they offer something a little different from the usual snack and candy fare. Manga Spice Cafe is one such box! Manga Spice Cafe is like getting...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 7
Happy holidays from Pixel x Pixel! In our final episode of the year, Marcus and I discuss what we’ve been playing lately, which happens to be the exact same thing! We give our first impressions of our...
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The 2019 Community Game-Along Master List
It’s time to announce the twelve Community Game-Along themes for 2019! Got a massive gaming backlog but don’t know where to begin? Itching to try a new style of video game, but have no idea where to...
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January 2019 Community Game-Along: Disney Games
Happy new year! The 2019 Community Game-Along schedule is now in full swing! Thanks to the awesome suggestion from Nitro of the M Disk Playlist, the theme for January is Disney games. If you’re...
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Pixel x Pixel Episode 8
Happy New Year! In the first Pixel x Pixel episode of 2019, we discuss our new year’s resolutions (or lack thereof), Anne’s motivational running anime Run like the Wind, starting Kingdom Hearts: Birth...
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DuckTails: Remastered Giveaway for #DisneyGameMonth
Not sure what to play for the Disney Game Community Game-Along? You’re in luck! To celebrate the first Game-Along of 2019, I’m giving away 1 Steam key for DuckTales: Remastered! Simply enter using the...
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Sweet Pool Review
Sweet Pool, the first of JAST Blue’s Nitro+chiral BL game localizations, is finally out in English! Not only did I have the very exciting opportunity to contribute very slightly to its release as a PR...
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