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The Popcast is a podcast where two artists, Cal Gee and Mike Kent, talk about the art and news of video games, comics and movies that week. A weekly show released by Pens & Pixels, a concept art and illustration collective.

Pens & Pixels Popcast

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Mass Effect Legendary Edition changes, another Silent Hill rumor + Winter Anime Season review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 84:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including Hayao Miyazaki's return, Vision's dick and just dick in general media, Mass Effect Legendary Edition's changes and removed DLC, Sony's slippery slope of patents and possible Silent Hill. Then, After Dark, brief reviews of Promising Young Woman, Psycho Goreman and a swift takedown of the Winter Anime Season.  We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues ------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 14:00 - Hayao Miyazaki is back 20:28 - Vision's dick 27:47 - Mass Effect legendary Edition changes 39:02 - Sony's newest VR patent 47:12 - RUMOR: Silent Hill is coming After Dark 56:25 - Promising Young Woman 58:39 - Winter Anime Season 1:16:34 - Psycho Goreman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Question Bag: Last meals, Gaming Resumes & Speedrun guesses

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 99:12


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go reach into that sticky sticky Question Bag and answer burning questions about strange video game habits, what our last meal would be, casting our favourite actors in games, grinding for disappointment and much more.  We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues ---------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 12:05 - Casting actors in your dream game 19:39 - Options menu tweaking 28:27 - Doing strange things in video games 40:07 - Grinding for items and getting disappointed 53:57 - Last meal? 1:05:28 - Gaming Accomplishments 1:16:25 - One mechanic or many? 1:20:46 - GAME TIME: Speedrun Guesses --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Resident Evil 4 Remake's overhauled plans, Ubisoft's Open World Star Wars + Cyberpunk 2077 Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 93:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including Microsoft's Necromancy, Square-Enix's new Final Fantasy 7 trademarks, Ubisoft's new open-world Star Wars game, Resident Evil 4 Remake's internal restructuring and our fav boy Josef Fares going off on Xbox.  Then, After Dark, spoilery takes on Yakuza Like a Dragon and Cyberpunk 2077. Plus brief thoughts on Donkey Kong Country 3, Carrion and Spider-Man Miles Morales.  We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues ---------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 10:54 - Microsoft dead people chat bot 17:15 - Square Enix FF7 trademarks 25:44- Ubisoft's Open World Star Wars 33:24 - Resident Evil 4 Remake restructuring 38:10 - Josef Fares goes off on Xbox AFTER DARK 43:55 - Yakuza Like a Dragon (Post-Game Endgame spoilers) 53:34 - Donkey Kong Country 3 55:45 - Carrion 1:00:30 - Spider-Man Miles Morales  1:02:49 - Cyberpunk 2077 (Spoilers) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

No Episode this week!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 0:30


Just checking in to let you know that there's no episode this week, BUt we'll be back next week to talk about Indiana Jones games, what Mike wants out of an open-world Star Wars, some mysterious Square-Enix trademarks and whatever other wacky game industry shit happens next week.  Anyways, see you next week, stay safe and keep on poppin  --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Best of the Year 2020 Part 2: Movies of the Year + Upcoming 2021 Movie Releases and Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 76:00


Last of our Best of 2020 is here to give out Movie awards, run down the 2021 movie release schedule and give our Pop Predictions for what's to come in the film landscape. --------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 00:13 - Craziest Movie News 05:26 - Movies of the Year 33:08 - Upcoming 2021 Movie Releases 1:01:03 - Pop Predictions ------------------------------- Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Best of the Year 2020 Part 1: Movie/TV News recap + TV Awards and Upcoming 2021 TV Schedule

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 77:00


It's the year's end and we're here to give awards to our favorite TV Shows of 2020. In Part 1 we kick things off with recap of the years Movie/TV news, hand out our TV Show of the Year awards and go over some of the upcoming 2021 TV release schedule. --------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 05:24 - Movie News Year Recap 32:30 - Our Top TV Shows of the Year 58:00 - Upcoming 2021 TV Shows ------------------------------- Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Best of the Year 2020 Part 2: GOTY + 2021 Video Game Releases and Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 127:30


It's the year's end and we're here to give awards to our favorite Games of 2020. In Part 2 we pick up our awards where we left off in Part 1, then go down the list of 2021 Video Game Releases we know so far, plus results of last years predictions before we make some for next year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:32 - Favourite Combat 12:36 - Favourite Moment 32:42 - Best "Old Game" Award 39:07 - Best Story 43:18 - Our GOTYs 48:50 - Last of Us Part 2 talk 56:30 - Upcoming 2021 Video Game Releases 1:19:19 - TBA 2021 Releases 1:32:53 - REWIND: 2020 Pop Prediction Results 1:38:47 - FAST FORWARD: Pop Predictions for 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Best of the Year 2020 Part 1: 2020 Gaming News recap + Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 114:54


It's the year's end and we're here to give awards to our favorite Games of 2020. In Part 1 we kick things off with recap of the years news, and our awards including Biggest News, Favourite Visuals, Favourite Character and Biggest Disappointment. --------------------------------------------------------- 03:54 - Year News in Review 1:01:47 - Awards Section 1:03:30 - Biggest Gaming News 1:13:38 - Favourite Visuals 1:25:09 - Favourite Character 1:42:40 - Biggest Disappointment ------------------------------- Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

All Game Awards, Star Wars & Marvel Announcements + Cyberpunk 2077 launch issues

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 140:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including the release dates for Warner Bros. entire 2021 slate coming to HBO Max, alllllll the Star Wars & Marvel Disney Investor meeting announcements, the Cyberpunk 2077 drama, a hint at what Bioshock 4 could be and all The Game Awards Announcements and results of our predictions. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues ---------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 02:09 - All WB Movie release dates on HBO Max 23:21 - Disney Investor Announcements - Star Wars 34:22 - Disney Investor Announcements - Marvel 42:29 - Disney Investor Announcements - Miscellaneous 51:16 - Cyberpunk 2077 Drama 1:09:20 - Bioshock 4 an RPG? 1:13:23 - All Game Award Announcements 1:52:28 - Game Award Winners/Predictions Results --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Big 2021 movies headed to streaming, how PlayStation 5 Activities became a thing + GTA 6 hints?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 109:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including Marvel getting the rights to Daredevil, Warner Bros. entire 2021 slate coming to HBO Max, how activity cards on Playstation 5 came to be, a grudge against Kadabra being lifted, Bioware leads leaving abruptly and some Grand Theft Auto 6 speculation. Then, After Dark, our thoughts on Star Trek Discovery Season 3 and Yakuza Like a Dragon We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues ---------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 09:32 - Marvel gets Daredevil rights back 17:25 - Warner Bros sending 2021 slate to HBO Max 22:27 - How "Activities" became a thing on PS5 38:38 - Kadabra can be a Pokemon card again 43:37 - Top 10 most popular Pokemon 50:44 - Bioware leads leave 56:54 - GTA 6 hint or nothing? After Dark 1:11:23 - Star Trek Discovery S3   1:22:48 - Yakuza Like a Dragon (mild spoilers Chapters 1-5) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Question Bag - Small Details that make a game

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 74:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for an increasingly juicy grab bag of questions this week. ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 13:58 - Game you'll defend to the end?  26:50 - Real skills from video games 36:54 - Which non-essential detail makes a game better?49:55 - Which series would you like to see shift genre?1:01:32 - How responsible do consumers need to be? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

The Game Awards 2020 Nominees & Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 107:42


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including respecting Stoned Alone, Christopher Nolan on Batman's origin, Video Games having mental health benefits and the Yakuza series producer wanting to tackle Sonic the Hedgehog Then, we go over The Game Awards 2020 Nominees and argue over which games will win each category ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 10:51 - Stoned Alone is an insult 18:39 - Batman's origin 27:54 - Video Games can benefit mental health 37:07 - Yakuza producer wants to make a 'different' Sonic game 48:00 - The Game Awards 2020 Predictions ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is real

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 66:48


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the last weeks in Newsy News including Pornhub stats, Christopher Nolan's sound problems, an update on the Snyder Cut, Assassin's Creed TV shows, Halo Infinite losing it's director, Avengers losing money for Square-Enix and the reveal of Mass Effect Legendary Edition.  ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 02:11 - Pornhub Stats during Election Week 14:55 - Christopher Nolan's inaudible sound 21:42 - Snyder Cut's 4mins of new footage 30:28 - Multiple Assassin's Creed shows in the works 38:46 - Halo Infinite loses Director 45:50 - Square-Enix's Avengers multi-million losses 51:04 - Mass Effect Legendary Edition is real ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Question Bag - Which game series deserves it's own MCU treatment?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 86:27


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for an increasingly juicy grab bag of questions this week. ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 02:20 - Monster design banter 15:34 - What game deserves it's own MCU treatment? 29:21 - Fave time of day to play games? 33:30 - Disappointing game teaser? 41:53 - With full backwards compatibility, what will happen to remasters?  45:22 - Most overlooked game in each franchise? 1:00:37 - Gaming fulfillment 1:09:55 - GAME: Who you kickin' out of bed? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Question Bag - What's an anger inducing game you can't stop playing?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 74:45


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for another wet grab bag of questions this week. ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 09:23 - Level 5 no longer publishing games in North America 17:24 - What's an anger inducing game you can't stop playing? 27:44 - Do you read the comment section? 36:21 - Something you thought you'd never grow out of? 42:07 - Is there a game franchise you feel like you should like? 47:05 - Why hasn't someone else done the open-world Pokemon style game? 54:28 - GAME: Reveal to Release ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Question Bag - Which games would you cast these actors in?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 70:20


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for another moist  grab bag of questions this week. ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 13:25 - How often do you use walkthroughs and guides? 22:00 - Should you be able to Chapter select at anytime? 28:25 - Will Crash 4 be as successful as the Crash Trilogy? 34:40 - Cast these celebrities in video games 40:40 - Haven't we saved the world enough? 46:01 - Predict GOTY 51:00 - Game Time: How many in a franchise? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Question Bag - Which developers should take on these franchises?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 83:26


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for another sopping wet grab bag of questions this week. ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 11:29 - Bothersome mechanics 20:44 - Smash or Pass 2021 44:50 - Assigning franchises to devs 58:47 - What kind of Persona confidant would you be? 1:02:07 - Suicide Squad of gaming characters 1:09:59 - Favourite firsts? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Microsoft buys Bethesda, Metal Gear Solid Remake Rumors + Nintendo takes down a Peach hentai game

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 95:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including Henry Cavill having no part of $70M Snyder Cut reshoots, the Yakuza movie, Microsoft shelling out the big bucks for Bethesda, Xbox Series X/S pre-order nightmares, Spider-Man's upgrade paths on PS4, Nintendo taking down Peach's sexy hentai game, a Metal Gear Solid Remake  Then, After Dark, thoughts on the thriller movie 1BR and the Resident Evil 1 Remake (2002) We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 11:10 - Henry Cavill not in Snyder Cut reshoots 15:34 - Yakuza movie in the works 23:15 - Microsoft buys Bethesda 33:09 - Xbox pre-orders fiasco 38:42 - Spider-Man upgrade path 45:25 - Peach's sexy game taken down 50:38 - RUMOR: Metal Gear Solid Remake 58:50 - Mass Effect Legendary Edition 2021 After Dark 1:05:13 - 1BR  1:18:32 - Resident Evil 1 Remake ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Playstation 5 Showcase Recap + Mass Effect Remaster rumors pop back up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 97:31


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including more evidence of Mass Effect Remasters, the US Navy messing up on Twitch again, Monster Energy taking a noble stand and Rayman creator retiring from video games. Then, our PS5 Showcase recap. Our thoughts on all the announcements, Final Fantasy XVI, Deathloop, Resident Evil 8 and more. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ------------------------------------------------------ TIME STAMPS 13:52 - Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Rumor 19:09 - Navy on Twitch again 25:52 - Gods and Monster VS Monster Energy 34:04 -Michel Ancel retires 45:55 - PS5 Showcase Recap 46:54 - Smaller Stuff 57:40 - Big Stuff ------------------------------------------------------------ Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Xbox Series X & S pricing and launch, PS5 Showcase Speculation + Stupid Sexy Bandicoots

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 98:30


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including WB keeping quiet on Tenet's box office performance, Mike's reaction to the Dune trailer, what's wrong with the brains of people doing review bombing, the new stupid sexy bandicoot lady, Xbox putting it's cards on the table and speculation about PS5's upcoming Showcase. Then, After Dark, further thoughts on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 and a review of Mulan. Plus some trademark off topic shenanigans  We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ------------------------------------------------------ TIME STAMPS 11:03 - WB won't share Tenet box office 16:28 - Dune Trailer 27:54 - Review bombing continues for The Boys S2 34:58 - Stupid Sexy Bandicoots 45:07 - Xbox Series X/S pricing & date 54:10 - PS5 Showcase Speculation After Dark 1:08:47 - THPS 1+2 1:17:31 - Mulan (Mild Spoilers) ------------------------------------------------------------ Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Super Mario 3D All-Stars limited release, PS5 not backwards compatible with PS1, PS2, PS3 games

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 102:13


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including COVID on the set of The Batman, Gods & Monsters name change, Playstation 5 backwards compatability, CD Projekt Red's very nice next gen upgrades and Mario's 35th Anniversary blowout. Then, After Dark, our thoughts on The Vast of Night, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 the value of nostalgia and The Umbrella Academy Season 2.  We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup --------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 09:45 - Batman filming pauses, Robert Pattinson contracts COVID 22:07 - Gods & Monsters changes name 29:14 - PS5 won't be backwards compatible with PS1/2/3 39:50 - Witcher 3 will get a free next gen upgrade 46:10 - Mario's 35th Anniversary Direct After Dark  1:04:48 - The Vast of Night 1:14:48 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 1:23:56 - The Umbrella Academy Season 2 (mild spoilers) ------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

DC Fandome Recap - Suicide Squad, Gotham Knights, The Batman details + Playstation 5 registration

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 103:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including Netflix's weird live-action Resident Evil series synopsis, Sherlock's copyrighted feelings, everything from the DC Fandome with extra details on The Batman/Gotham Knights, Nintendo's rumored new Switch model and Sony's weirdo PS5 registration for special boys only We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ---------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 16:31 - Netflix's Live-Action Resident Evil synopsis 27:42 - Sherlock's copyrighted feelings 31:51 - DC Fandome 34:40 - Wonder Woman 84 36:08 - The Suicide Squad 42:05 - Static Shock movie 44:04 - Black Adam 48:39 - The Batman 59:41 - Gotham Knights Details 1:09:32 - Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League 1:22:04 - RUMOR: Nintendo Switch new mode l1:31:44 - PS5 Registration ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Incoming Prince of Persia Remake? + How devs are using Playstation 5's new controller

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 88:30


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including Michael Keaton returning for The Flash, Oliva Wilde directing some Spider-Man related movie, the rumour of Prince of Persia's impending remake and how devs are using the PS5's controller Then, After Dark, our thoughts on the latest chapter of Dragon Ball Super, a bunch of horror flicks, Palm Springs and Re:Zero We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ---------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 16:40 - Multiple Batmen in the Flash movie 27:42 - Olivia Wilde directing a Spider-someone movie 35:50 - Prince of Persia Remake? 44:03 - How devs are using PS5's haptic feedback After Dark 53:34 - Dragon Ball Super Latest Chapter Spoilers 57:24 - Horror Mish Mash 1:10:06 - Palm Springs 1:13:36 - Re:Zero ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Epic's Fortnite VS Apple, Halo Infinite's delay and AMC reopening theatres

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 95:19


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including AMC reopening it's theatres, ATLA's creator's leaving the live action Netflix adaptation, Epic's fight against Apple and Halo Infinite's delay Then, After Dark, our thoughts on Fire Force, THPS 1+2 Demo, Star Trek Lower Decks and some late game Ghost of Tsushima talk. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ---------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 06:25 - AMC to reopen theatres with 15 cent tickets 13:04 - Avatar Last Airbender creators leave live-action adaptation 22:33 - 90's X-Men animated show coming back? 29:03 - Epic VS Apple 36:16 - Halo Infinite delayed After Dark 43:54 - Fire Force 52:13 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Demo 1:02:49 - Star Trek Lower Decks 1:10:11 - Ghost of Tsushima ACT 3 SPOILERS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Rocksteady's Suicide Squad, Mulan's $30 price tag + Avengers PS4 Spider-man Controversy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 110:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including Netflix's new playback control options, Mulan's hefty price tag on Disney Plus, Rocksteady's Suicide Squad and the rumors surrounding it, and the PS4 Avengers/Spider-Man exclusivity. Then, After Dark, our thoughts on The Rookie, Host, The Old Guard and One Piece before just babbling about anime in general. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ---------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 13:01 - Netflix's speed controls 20:26 - Mulan $30 on Disney Plus 30:20 - Suicide Squad game 42:58 - Avengers PS4 Spider-Man controversy After Dark 59:24 - The Rookie 1:10:42 - Host 1:14:12 - The Old Guard 1:21:58 - One Piece --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

No Episode this week!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 0:40


Check back next week! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? Comme​​nts? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws​​

Xbox Games Showcase, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 details + Ghost of Tsushima Impressions

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 99:01


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including video-game cheering in the NHL, FF7 Remake Part 2 details, Xbox Games Showcase thoughts and Ubisoft's reluctance towards women leads in games. Then, After Dark, our thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima. Mild spoilers for the first act. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 01:40 - Pre-Show banter 13:35 - Video Game Cheering in the NHL 18:44 - FF7 part 2 News 25:08 - Xbox Games Showcase rundown 54:03 - Ubisoft lead believed women wouldn't sell After Dark 1:02:07 - Ghost of Tsushima ------------------------------------------------------------------ Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Left 4 Dead 3 was almost open-world, Valve's next non-VR Half-Life + Last of Us Part 2 Spoilercast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 151:01


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to go over the week in Newsy News including the US Army recruiting via Twitch, details about Valve's plans for the future of Half-Life, what Left 4 Dead 3 could have been and Nintendo's odd restrictions for the Paper Mario series Then, After Dark, our full The Last of Us Part II Spoilercast. Full Spoilers so don't listen unless you've completed the game. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 02:25 - Pre-Show Banter 16:34 - US Army recruiting via eSports 22:56 - Valve wants to make a non-VR Half Life 25:50 - Left 4 Dead 3 details 32:33 - Paper Mario's weird character restrictions After Dark/Last of Us Part II Spoilers 43:23 - General Thoughts 1:13:11 - Story Beats   ------------------------------------------------------------------ Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Question Bag: Summer Game Fest so far, B-Movie Games + Completionist mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 91:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for a moist grab bag of questions this week We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 01:39 - Is Summer Games Fest doing it for you? 10:14 - B-Movie Level Games 18:28 - Moments you hate in games you love 28:28 - Completionist VS Non-Completionist 37:25 - Games that would benefit from losing the open-world? 51:41 - Things you looked forward to that ended up disappointing 1:01:41 - Why not remake bad movies? 1:09:50 - Which dystopian faction would you join? 1:20:12 - Do games need to be more than fun? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Fallout TV Show coming, Harry Potter devs rattled by JK Rowling + Next Gen Game prices rising?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 116:31


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including Westworld's team taking on the Fallout universe, Next-Gen game prices increasing, JK Rowling affecting the Harry potter dev team and Summer Game Fest Demos.  Then After Dark, we go full weeb to discuss our fave Anime of all time. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 14:13 - Fallout TV show in the works 23:30 - Next Gen Game prices increasing? 27:43 - Harry Potter game devs rattled by JK Rowling 42:32 - Summer Fest Game Demos 52:40 - Fave Anime ------------------------------------------------------------------ Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Cyberpunk 2077 new details, Rocksteady Suicide Squad game + The Last of Us Part 2 Impressions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 84:01


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including Tenet being pushed back again, Tarantino's dislike of an iPhone debut for one of his films, MODOK finally getting the main villain treatment, lots of Cyberpunk 2077 talk and what Rocksteady is up to. Then After Dark, The Last of Us Part II impressions. SPOILERS for about 15hrs into the game. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup -------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 02:01 - Tenet pushed back again 07:43 - Quentin Tarantino walks out 17:08 - Marvel's Avengers Cross Buy and MODOK 21:55 - Cyberpunk 2077 Impressions of impressions 37:17 - Rocksteady is making a Suicide Squad game 43:11 - The Last of Us Part II SPOILERS --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Cyberpunk 2077 delay and next-gen upgrades, Spider-Man Miles Morales size + Skate 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 104:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including AMC Theatres policy on masks, WB Games being sold, the upcoming Batman game finally getting announced (probably), clearing up Spider-Man Miles Morales game size, Cyberpunk 2077's delay and next-gen upgrade plans, the return of Pokemon Snap and #Skate4 Then after the break, another juicy Question Bag where we talk about which Cereal Mascot would come out on top in a battle royale, do we miss cheat codes, games that could have been great with one slight push and more We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup -------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 8:58 - Wearing masks at AMC theatres 14:47 - WB Interactive Games being sold 21:24 - DC Fandome + Batman Game announcement 28:43 - Spider-Man Miles Morales game size 34:31 - Cyberpunk 2077 delay + next gen upgrade 39:59 - Pokemon Snap returns  44:30 - Skate 4 is a thing/EA Originals 51:40 - Question Bag --------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Playstation 5 Reveal Event Impressions + what will Naughty Dog work on next?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 99:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including Elmer Fudd wielding a Scythe, Naught Dog's next game, Farcry 6's imminent debut, a new Okami game being pitched and then after the break, full impressions of PS5's Reveal Event. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 11:14 - No gun for Elmer Fudd 17:10 - Naughty Dog's Next Game 23:06 - Farcry 6 34:03 - New Okami game being pitched 39:00 - PS5 Reveal Event Discussion ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

PS5 Future of Gaming Event Speculation

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 51:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including Keanu Reeve's forgetting the original name of the John Wick series, real racers cheating online, the reveal that Xenogears 2 was , in fact, almost a real thing and our speculation on the Playstation 5 Future of Gaming Event We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 10:10 - Keanu's forgetful about Scorn (John Wick) 15:30 - Real Racer cheats on virtual race with professional streamer 20:10 - Xenogears 2 was a thing 26:31 - PS5 Event ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Last of Us Part 2's bigger world, the Snyder Cut is real + Q&A Session

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 94:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News with the newest entry in Sony's Spider-Man universe, Snyder Cut becoming a reality, John Krasinski selling his Good News, and Last of Us Part 2's bigger world. Then after the break, a fun Q&A session about our worst qualities, movie ratings, movie watching etiquette, which kitchen utensil we'd want a as a hand and more. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 14:02 - Jackpot's movie in the Spider-Man Universe 21:38 - Snyder Cut is a real thing now 31:28 - Selling off Good News 39:00 - Last of Us Part 2 openness 48:53 - Q&A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Ghost of Tsushima Details, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 and Paper Mario's return to form?

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 60:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News with Ghost of Tsushima gameplay details, the Switch's Paper Mario reveal, the beauty of Unreal Engine 5 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues ---------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 12:02 - Ghost of Tsushima Details 26:45 - Paper Mario The Origami King reveal 31:19 - Unreal Engine 5 40:01 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1&2 Remake --------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster incoming? + Custom Genitals in Cyberpunk 2077

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 85:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including AMC pissed about Trollz, Assassins Creed Valhalla addressing bloat, Last of Us 2 leaks, Mass Effect Remasters seemingly confirmed, Skate 4 and custom genitals Then After Dark where we talk about what we've been reading watching and playing which is Tales from the Loop and Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 12:48 - AMC pissed about Trollz World Tour Digital Records 18:20 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be smaller to address bloat 32:17 - Last of Us 2 leaks 42:30 - Mass Effect Remasters are happening 47:11 - Skate 4 news 49:20 - Custom Genitals in Cyberpunk 2077 After Dark 58:54 - Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood 1:11:40  - Tales from the Loop -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Horizon Zero Dawn Trilogy rumors, Xbox Showcase in May + Fortnite concert sets records

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 88:02


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including a Godzilla movie with no humans, adult animation is booming, rumors of an May Xbox Showcase, Fallout 76's latest blunder, some Horizon Zero Dawn 2 rumors and Fortnite's bigass concert. Then after the break, After Dark where we talk about what we've been reading watching and playing which is Jojo Rabbit and Breaking Bad before talking about 90s sitcoms for awhile. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 15:26 - Godzilla with no humans 20:42 - Adult Animation growing 31:57 - RUMOR: Xbox Showcase in May? 37:56 - Fallout 76 NPCs looting players  42:00 - RUMOR: Horizon Zero Dawn 2 rumors 49:30 - Fortnite's Virtual Concert sets records After Dark 55:22 - Jojo Rabbit (Mild Spoilers) 1:05:37 - Breaking Bad (FULL SPOILERS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Final Fantasy VII Remake impressions, Resident Evil 4 Remake + Sony's horrifying robo-companion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 103:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including Comic-Con's cancellation, Disney Plus' no butts allowed policy, a rumor of a Resident Evil 4 Remake, Rockstar's Crunch Culture update, a horrific patent from Sony and some Playstation 5 tidbits. Then after the break, After Dark where we talk about what we've been reading watching and playing which is only the Final Fantasy VII Remake with SPOILERS up til' Chapter 9 We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 10:30 - Comic-Con and Gamescom cancelled 13:52 - Disney+ edits out butt 21:36 - RUMOR Resident Evil 4 Remake 31:20 - Rockstar Crunch Culture changes 37:37 - Horrifying Sony Robo-Companion Patent 42:52 - Limited output in PS5's first year After Dark 47:21 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Impressions (Up to Chapter 9 SPOILERS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

PS5 Controller reveal, Resident Evil 8 rumor updates and Cyberpunk 2077's DLC plans

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 99:00


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including rumors of M.O.D.O.K in Ant-Man 3, the DualSense's weird reveal, Cyberpunk 2077's DLC plans and updates to the Resident Evil 8 leaks Then after the break, After Dark where we talk about what we've been reading watching and playing including Schitt's Creek, Doom Eternal and Picard We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup -------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 14:01 - Ant-Man 3 and MODOK 22:09 - PS5 Controller DualDense 33:50 - Cyberpunk 2077 DLC plans 43:22 - RUMOR: Resident Evil 8 Details After Dark 54:29 - Schitt's Creek Finale 1:06:10 - Doom Eternal Review 1:20:20 - Picard Review (SPOILERS) --------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Last of Us Part 2 delayed, no Bethesda E3 conference + juicy Mario and Resident Evil 8 rumors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 105:53


Pop in once again with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for the week in Newsy News including another slate of movies pushed back, Comic-Con still thinking it's on for July, Gamescom going digital, Bethesda backing out from a digital E3 showing, Epic's million dollar bounty, some juicy Resident Evil and Mario rumors, Randy Pitchford being a dick again and more Then after the break, we reach back into the Question Bag and answer some questions about games, sleekest consoles, best fight scenes, favourite simpsons moments and more. We're physical distancing for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup -------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 8:51 - Movie pushbacks 11:10 - Comic-Con still on for July 16:37 - Gamescom will exist in at least a digital E3 18:03 - Bethesda will not hold a digital replacement for E3 21:47 - Mario's 35th Anniversary games, Remasters + Paper Mario 29:55 - Epic's One Million Dollar bounty 38:26 - Last of Us Part II delayed indefinitely 46:45 - Borderlands 3 devs stiffed on bonus 53:02 - Resident Evil 2021 may piss off fans 1:00:54 - Question Bag --------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Loosey Goosey PopChat - PS5 News, quashing Silent Hill Rumors + Question Bag

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 88:52


Your PopBoys™ are here with a real off the cuff loosey goosey episode. We discuss our experiences with social distancing, cram in some PS5/next-gen news and talk about Konami's response to the wild Silent hill rumors that've been swirling about. Then after the break, we answer some questions about games, adventurous food choices, when we just say NO to a show and more. We're physical distancing this week and for the foreseeable future, so please excuse any audio issues, we're just getting used to a new setup --------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

5 Minute Warning - What's your perfect Waluigi game?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 65:01


Pop in with your hosts, Cal and Mike, for another 5 Minute Warning. Rapid fire questions about Waluigi's true purpose, our favourite villains, gaming industry secrecy and more. Then a BONUS ROUND where we talk about much used game mechanics and whether they should make it to next-gen or not Stay safe out there everyone! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 01:35 - What would a Waluigi game be? 6:47 - When games spooked you? 13:19 - Hyperbolic Time Chamber Backlog? 18:42 - Favourite Villains? 25:08 - Favourite Cutscene in video game history? 30:52 - Video Game novels? 36:55 - Video Game industry secrecy? 43:03 - BONUS GAME Should I Stay or Should I Go? --------------------------------------------------- Tell us what you think in the comments! Or if you're on iTunes why not drop us a rating? We'd super appreciate it. Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Silent Hill's possible reboot, Naughty Dog's Crunch Culture + Coronavirus cancels E3 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 100:00


Pop in with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to dive into this week's newsy news including a bunch of stuff being halted by the coronavirus, E3 2020's cancellation, WB's first cancelled press conference, inside Naughty Dog's intense crunch culture, a follow up Silent Hill(s) rumour and the divine rage of a PC port. Then after the news it's After Dark, for what we've been reading, watching and playing. This week is a spoilery review of Netflix's "I Am Not Okay With This", a brief look at "Love is Blind" and a review of "Castlevania" Season 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Newsy News 11:04 - Coronavirus halts everything 15:37 - No ideas for Watchmen Season 2 19:32 - E3 Cancelled 30:19 - Batman, Harry Potter and Rocksteady 35:02 - Naughty Dog's Crunch Culture 45:31 - RUMOR: Silent Hill Soft Reboot/Silent Hills Revival 57:24 - Horizon Zero Dawn PC Port After Dark 1:06:12 - I Am Not Okay With This SPOILERS 1:22:20 - Love is Blind 1:28:40 - Castlevania S3 SPOILERS --------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Last of Us HBO Series, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Demo Impressions and Parasite Eve

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 94:00


Pop in with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to dive into this week's newsy news including Taika Waititi's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, America's most wanted video game flicks, HBO's Last of Us series, Red XIII's guest character status in FF7 Remake, a mere mention of Parasite Eve out of a Square Enix producer's mouth, clearing up some RE3 misinformation and Ghost of Tsushima's surprising release date Then after the news it's After Dark, for what we've been reading, watching and playing. This week is the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo and a status update on Yakuza Kiwami ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 12:39 - Animated Roald Dahl Netflix Series 19:22 - America's Most Wanted Video Game Films 26:37 - Last of Us HBO TV Series 35:10 - Red XIII not playable in FF7 Remake 37:50 - Kind of Parasite Eve News 41:02 - RE3 Safe Room misinformation 42:15 - Ghost of Tsushima release date  After Dark 52:01 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo 1:24:58 - Yakuza Kiwami Update -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

PS5 Controller could read your sweat, fight for Persona 5 Switch and what's Kojima teasing?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 85:00


Pop in with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to dive into this week's newsy news including Apple's hilarious villain policy, Sonic beating out Detective Pikachu, continual shouting for Persona 5 Switch, Anthem's overhaul, the DualShock 5's sweat reading abilities, Tinfoil Hat Corner where Kojima is making Silent Hill and more Then after the news it's After Dark, for what we've been reading, watching and playing. This week is The Night Comes for Us, Doctor Sleep, Birds of Prey and Jay and Silent Bob Reboot --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12:24 - Apple won't let villains use iPhones 17:31 - Sonic beats Detective Pikachu 25:53 - GDC postponed 31:40 - Keep fighting for Persona 5 on Switch 34:45 - Anthem overhaul 41:28 - Dualshock 5 might read your sweat 48:16 - Dirge of Cerberus  51:19 - Tinfoil Hat Corner: Kojima Productions x Silent Hill After Dark 58:53 - The Night Comes for Us 1:01:10 - Doctor Sleep SPOILERS 1:07:38 - Birds of Prey 1:15:10 - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

We'll be right back - No Show this week!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 1:05


It's been 84 years ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Questions? Comme​​nts? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws​​

No show this week!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 1:00


Mother Nature has foiled us once again ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? Comme​​nts? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws​​

Fans want a Persona 3 Remake, Resident Evil 8 rumors + E3 2020 full of celebrities

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 92:00


Pop in with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to dive into this week's newsy news including the Witcher author's hilariously weird interview, Resident Evil 8 rumors, another of Capcom's upcoming rumored titles(with dinos?), E3 2020's swing and a miss, the groundswell of fans who want a Persona 3 Remake, and some more Final Fantasy rumors Then after the news it's After Dark, for what we've been reading, watching and playing. This week is Justfied and Lost in Space S2 ------------------------------------------------------ TIME STAMPS 13:50 - Witcher author hilarious interview 21:32 - RUMOR: Resident Evil 8 leaks 29:45 - RUMOR: Capcom new game 34:43 - E3 2020 filled with celebrities and insiders 39:55 - #Persona3Remake 46:14 - RUMOR Final Fantasy 8/9 Remakes After Dark 1:00:35 - Justified 1:14:00 - Lost in Space S2 ------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Playstation 5 Event/Launch Rumors, Netflix's odd viewership metrics + Left 4 Dead 3 doesn't exist

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 89:00


Pop in with your hosts, Cal and Mike, to dive into this week's newsy news segment including the status of Tarantino's Star Trek, Netflix's weirdo viewership metrics, the best selling games of the decade, health vars in real life Taekwondo, Sonic News EVERY month for 2020, Playstation 5 Rumors, Valve comments on Left 4 Dead 3 and all them delays Then after the news it's After Dark, for what we've been reading, watching and playing. This week is some impressions of Yakuza Kiwami and Netflix's Sex Education S2 ------------------------------------------------------ TIME STAMPS 12:20 - Quentin Tarantino not directing Star Trek 17:20 - Netflix's odd viewership metrics 21:47 - 20 Best Selling Games of the Decade 28:57 - Health Bars in real life Taekwondo 32:12 - Sonic News EVERY month 37:32 - Playstation 5 Rumors 46:35 - No Left 4 Dead 3 being worked on 48:46 - All the Delays  After Dark 56:40 - Yakuza Kiwami 1:15:15 - Sex Education S2 ------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

Popcast's Top 10 Games of the Decade

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 132:00


It is time. As we enter a new decade, we must list and rank our favorite video games of the last 10 years. Listen to your boys valiantly struggle to cut their faves and ultimately make a Top 10 representing their tastes for the last decade. ----------------------------------------------- TIME STAMPS 03:21 - 2010 Contenders 07:56 - 2011 Contenders 12:28 - 2012 Contenders 19:05 - 2013 Contenders 29:15 - 2014 Contenders 31:20 - 2015 Contenders 41:57 - 2016 Contenders 51:19 - 2017 Contenders 1:00:58 - 2018 Contenders 1:06:20 - 2019 Contenders 1:11:30 - TOP 10 of THE DECADE CUTS 1:31:38 - ORDERING THE LIST 2:00:04 - Reflections ------------------------------------------------------ Questions? Comments? Tweet us @PnP_Popcast Find Pens&Pixels: www.pensandpixels.ca Find Cal at: www.twitter.com/thecalgee Find Mike at: www.twitter.com/mikekentdraws

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