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Simply put: PixelLit is a show which dives deep into book adaptations of video games. Have you ever wondered what your favorite video game might be as a book? Well wonder no more! Kevin the Arcadologist and Phil the Conquistadork will be taking these vide

PixelLit


    • Jun 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 12m AVG DURATION
    • 216 EPISODES

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    The PixelLit podcast is truly a dream come true for nerdy book and video game enthusiasts, combining the best of both worlds in glorious novelizations. Hosted by Kevin and Phil, this dynamic duo provides insightful and helpful commentary that keeps listeners coming back for more. Their hilarious banter is always paired with great insights about the books they're discussing, making for an enjoyable and educational listening experience. The chemistry between Kevin and Phil is undeniable, making it feel as though they're right there in the room with you, inviting you to continue the conversation at your own house.

    One of the best aspects of The PixelLit podcast is Kevin and Phil's ability to entertain while also providing valuable analysis of the books and video games they discuss. Their witty commentary keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode, ensuring that there's never a dull moment. Whether they're dissecting plot points or critiquing character development, their deep understanding of both literature and gaming shines through their discussions. Additionally, their voices are incredibly soothing – deep, bassy, and velvety – which adds to the overall comfort of listening to this podcast. It feels like slipping into a warm cup of chunky potato soup – familiar, cozy, and satisfying.

    Despite its many strengths, The PixelLit podcast does have a few drawbacks worth mentioning. One potential downside is that it may not appeal to those who aren't already interested in books or video games. This niche focus might limit its accessibility to a wider audience who may not have prior knowledge or interest in these topics. Additionally, some listeners may find that certain episodes veer too heavily towards one medium over the other. Striking a better balance between book discussions and video game analyses could enhance the overall appeal of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The PixelLit podcast is an absolute gem for fans of both books and video games. Kevin and Phil's entertaining banter combined with their thoughtful insights create a captivating listening experience. Their chemistry is evident, making listeners feel like part of the conversation. While there may be some limitations in terms of target audience and balance between mediums, The PixelLit podcast stands out as a must-listen for anyone who loves diving into the worlds of literature and gaming.



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    Stupid Sexy Nemesis (RE: Nemesis - Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 62:06


    Nemesis, with is height and tentacles. He's got it going on. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis "Zombies. Mutant animals. Bioengineered weapons and surgically enhanced monsters. Secret labs and widespread conspiracies. It seemed impossible, but Jill Valentine and her teammates among the S.T.A.R.S. had seen it all firsthand when the Umbrella Corporation turned Raccoon City into a staging ground for the most insidious genetic experiments ever conceived. After all she's been through, Valentine is ready to leave that remote mountain community forever. But Umbrella isn't finished with Raccoon City. Too much evidence of their unethical and immoral research still exists. It must be recovered or destroyed -- and quickly -- before it can be traced back to Umbrella. And with William Birkin's mutagenic virus already spreading through the city like wildfire, drastic measures are needed. Under cover of night, mercenary teams have entered the city, along with something else -- Umbrella's failsafe: an evolved version of its Tyrant-class killing machines, a lethal creature code-named Nemesis. Now Nemesis is on the hunt. And Jill Valentine is about to become prey."  

    Blaster Master with Mathas from Chilluminati!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 73:11


    Mike Martin aka Mathas from the Chilluminati Podcast joins us today to talk Worlds of Power Blaster Master! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Wishmaster (Witcher: The Last Wish - Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 76:45


    We have one more story to go! In this episode it's Geralt, Dandelion and Yennefer facing off against a nasty genie who seems, just mean. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis Geralt is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless hunter. Yet he is no ordinary killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good . . . and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.  

    Law of Surprise (Witcher: The Last Wish - Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 71:11


    We got SURPRISES in this episode, but they are really awkward and probably problematic in any civil society. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis Geralt is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless hunter. Yet he is no ordinary killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good . . . and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.

    A Very Witcher Clip Show (Witcher: The Last Wish Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 83:42


    It's time for Witcher: The Last Wish! In this episode we cover the first three short stories in The Last Wish. Also holy heck it's our 200th episode! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis Geralt is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless hunter. Yet he is no ordinary killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world. But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good . . . and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.

    Diggy Hole (The Dig: Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 54:05


    The End! We are wrapped on The Dig and moving onto The Witcher: The Last Wish next! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod   Book Synopsis When an asteroid out of nowhere threatens to hit Earth, a space shuttle is sent to nudge it into a safe orbit. Venturing to the surface, three crew members become trapped as the asteroid suddenly leaves orbit, transporting them to a strange planet light years away.

    Dante's Inferno (The Dig: Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 66:08


    A Dante's Inferno reference? In MY LucasArts Game Novelization? That's RIGHT! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod   Book Synopsis When an asteroid out of nowhere threatens to hit Earth, a space shuttle is sent to nudge it into a safe orbit. Venturing to the surface, three crew members become trapped as the asteroid suddenly leaves orbit, transporting them to a strange planet light years away.

    Dig Dug (The Dig: Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 66:41


    Episode 1 of The Dig! By Alan Dean Foster. This is an adaptation of the Lucas Arts game of the same name that was kicked off by Stephen Spielberg in 1989 but it didn't see fruition until 1995.  Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod   Book Synopsis When an asteroid out of nowhere threatens to hit Earth, a space shuttle is sent to nudge it into a safe orbit. Venturing to the surface, three crew members become trapped as the asteroid suddenly leaves orbit, transporting them to a strange planet light years away.

    Interview with Jeremy Patenaude, the Author of Halo: Empty Throne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 45:47


    We got to sit down with Jeremy Patenaude to talk about his career and his new novel, Halo: Empty Throne! Note: we interviewed him before we read the book. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Synopsis 2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion. An ancient access point hidden on a seemingly insignificant human colony has become the focus of a parallel effort to claim the Domain and its immeasurable capabilities. The UNSC, however, needs a key: a living, forsaken product of an old war. As a new generation of heroes rise to meet this challenge and Cortana's pursuit of control reaches a desperate and sudden crescendo, a cunning, ruthless warrior emerges from the shadows of the Banished, who has vowed to fill the new power vacuum by any means necessary...

    One Day From Retirement (Halo: Empty Throne - Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 87:42


    We lay thee thicc book down to rest. Coming up next, The Dig! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod   Synopsis 2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion. An ancient access point hidden on a seemingly insignificant human colony has become the focus of a parallel effort to claim the Domain and its immeasurable capabilities. The UNSC, however, needs a key: a living, forsaken product of an old war. As a new generation of heroes rise to meet this challenge and Cortana's pursuit of control reaches a desperate and sudden crescendo, a cunning, ruthless warrior emerges from the shadows of the Banished, who has vowed to fill the new power vacuum by any means necessary...

    DUMMY THICC BOOK (Halo: Empty Throne - Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 56:56


    This book keeps going doesn't it? Not that we are complaning. This thighs save lives. Or thick binding in this case.   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod   Synopsis 2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion. An ancient access point hidden on a seemingly insignificant human colony has become the focus of a parallel effort to claim the Domain and its immeasurable capabilities. The UNSC, however, needs a key: a living, forsaken product of an old war. As a new generation of heroes rise to meet this challenge and Cortana's pursuit of control reaches a desperate and sudden crescendo, a cunning, ruthless warrior emerges from the shadows of the Banished, who has vowed to fill the new power vacuum by any means necessary...

    Jack Reacher in Space (Halo: The Empty Throne - Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 66:33


    In this episode we realize that one of the characters is basically Jack Reacher, but in space. Space Reacher. But he prefers just going by Reacher. You know how it is. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Synopsis 2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion. An ancient access point hidden on a seemingly insignificant human colony has become the focus of a parallel effort to claim the Domain and its immeasurable capabilities. The UNSC, however, needs a key: a living, forsaken product of an old war. As a new generation of heroes rise to meet this challenge and Cortana's pursuit of control reaches a desperate and sudden crescendo, a cunning, ruthless warrior emerges from the shadows of the Banished, who has vowed to fill the new power vacuum by any means necessary...

    The Book Version of Luca Brasi (Halo: Empty Throne - Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 71:57


    New Halo Book! And dang it's good. We will be covering this one for four parts because it is a massive tome but after part 1 we are enjoying ourselves. Hooray! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Synopsis 2559. It has been a year since the rogue artificial intelligence Cortana seized control of the Domain, an otherworldly dimension housing a vast information network. With an array of Forerunner weapons at her disposal, Cortana set out to enforce an authoritarian peace on the civilizations of the galaxy. But as the United Nations Space Command flagship Infinity prepares to strike against Cortana at Zeta Halo, another plan has also been set in motion. An ancient access point hidden on a seemingly insignificant human colony has become the focus of a parallel effort to claim the Domain and its immeasurable capabilities. The UNSC, however, needs a key: a living, forsaken product of an old war. As a new generation of heroes rise to meet this challenge and Cortana's pursuit of control reaches a desperate and sudden crescendo, a cunning, ruthless warrior emerges from the shadows of the Banished, who has vowed to fill the new power vacuum by any means necessary...

    Doom 3 now with 95% Less Doom (Doom 3: Worlds on Fire - Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 59:47


    Well we got to the end! And there wasn't much Doom in the Doom book. We liked it regardless. Well we liked the gore at least.   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Synopsis The year is 2144...and the battle over Earth's precious resources has raged for a century. With global economies in ruins and all-out world war more than a possibility, the U.S government turned to the Union Aerospace Corporation, giving it carte blanche on the legendary red planet of Mars in a desperate bid to construct an off-world outpost that might provide resources, a military advantage...as well as something so secret that even members of government don't have a clue about it.... Special Ops Marine Lieutenant John Kane was once a careerist simply glad to have a job, and couldn't care less about politics just as long as Uncle Sam's check cleared. But that was before he listened to his conscience and disobeyed a direct order. Busted down to private, Kane has been reassigned to the "U.S. Space Marines" -- the private army of the UAC -- with the prospect of becoming little more than a glorified security guard on Mars.... Now Lt. Kane's fate leads him to Mars City -- part environmental community, part lab center, and all owned and protected by the UAC. It's a strange world with a fatal environment, and the thousands who live and work within the city have already begun to think of themselves as Martians. And away from Mars City, at the strange ancient sites uncovered on the planet, a small squad of marines stand guard while scientists uncover wall glyphs and search for artifacts, having already found something that is so far amazing and inexplicable -- including the relic called "U1," nicknamed "the Soul Cube" -- and unknown to all, the bringer of destructive chaos and unspeakable horror....

    Letters from The Front (Doom 3: Worlds on Fire - Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 66:56


    It's a cold day in Fredericksburg and we are marching to the front, where we shall encounter glory, or DOOM! I don't know where this bit is going. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Synopsis The year is 2144...and the battle over Earth's precious resources has raged for a century. With global economies in ruins and all-out world war more than a possibility, the U.S government turned to the Union Aerospace Corporation, giving it carte blanche on the legendary red planet of Mars in a desperate bid to construct an off-world outpost that might provide resources, a military advantage...as well as something so secret that even members of government don't have a clue about it.... Special Ops Marine Lieutenant John Kane was once a careerist simply glad to have a job, and couldn't care less about politics just as long as Uncle Sam's check cleared. But that was before he listened to his conscience and disobeyed a direct order. Busted down to private, Kane has been reassigned to the "U.S. Space Marines" -- the private army of the UAC -- with the prospect of becoming little more than a glorified security guard on Mars.... Now Lt. Kane's fate leads him to Mars City -- part environmental community, part lab center, and all owned and protected by the UAC. It's a strange world with a fatal environment, and the thousands who live and work within the city have already begun to think of themselves as Martians. And away from Mars City, at the strange ancient sites uncovered on the planet, a small squad of marines stand guard while scientists uncover wall glyphs and search for artifacts, having already found something that is so far amazing and inexplicable -- including the relic called "U1," nicknamed "the Soul Cube" -- and unknown to all, the bringer of destructive chaos and unspeakable horror....

    Rocky Movie Montage(Doom 3: Worlds on Fire - Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 70:32


    Hearrrts on fiiireee stong deeeesiiireee yeah baby that's gonna be ALL of these episodes and maybe just a bit that goes for ever. How about them apples? Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Synopsis The year is 2144...and the battle over Earth's precious resources has raged for a century. With global economies in ruins and all-out world war more than a possibility, the U.S government turned to the Union Aerospace Corporation, giving it carte blanche on the legendary red planet of Mars in a desperate bid to construct an off-world outpost that might provide resources, a military advantage...as well as something so secret that even members of government don't have a clue about it.... Special Ops Marine Lieutenant John Kane was once a careerist simply glad to have a job, and couldn't care less about politics just as long as Uncle Sam's check cleared. But that was before he listened to his conscience and disobeyed a direct order. Busted down to private, Kane has been reassigned to the "U.S. Space Marines" -- the private army of the UAC -- with the prospect of becoming little more than a glorified security guard on Mars.... Now Lt. Kane's fate leads him to Mars City -- part environmental community, part lab center, and all owned and protected by the UAC. It's a strange world with a fatal environment, and the thousands who live and work within the city have already begun to think of themselves as Martians. And away from Mars City, at the strange ancient sites uncovered on the planet, a small squad of marines stand guard while scientists uncover wall glyphs and search for artifacts, having already found something that is so far amazing and inexplicable -- including the relic called "U1," nicknamed "the Soul Cube" -- and unknown to all, the bringer of destructive chaos and unspeakable horror....

    It's Better than the Game? (7th Guest: Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 78:33


    Maybe? At least the death scenes are kinda cool.   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    I Met a Man on the Way to Seven Ives (7th Guest: Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 69:45


    Soo something happened with my mic? I guess? Sounds bad in this episode. Good thing this is a Phil episode!   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    7 Minutes in Guest (7th Guest: Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 71:25


    Heyyyyy who wants novelizations of early 90s point and click horror FMV game 7th Guest? Get them RIGHT here RRRREEEEED hot. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    We're Here, We're Nier, Get Used To It (Nier Automata: Long Story Short Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 54:21


    We wrap up this book! It's not great, but it does its job of making us actually want to play the game. It's like 10 pounds of story in a 1 pound bag. And the story is leaking everywhere.   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Nier We Go Again (Nier: Automata - Long Story Short Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 60:59


    We are BACK baby! Will 2B or not 2B? I 9S the question?   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Nier-er My Android to Thee (Nier Automata: Long Story Short Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 67:30


    Two dudes who have relatively little experience with the Nier franchise decide to jump into the franchise by reading a book! How poorly could this go? Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    The 2024 GAME OF THE YEAR Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 99:14


    Phil and Kevin talk about their GAMES of the YEAR! And instead of pitting these bad b*tches against each other we decided to steal something from the NoClip Crew Cast and give each of them their own laurels! But Balatro is #1. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    2024 in Bonuses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 261:44


    This episode is all the bounes episodes that were Patreon only at the time of release! There's a WHOPPING amount of content most of you folks haven't heard yet. So take a listen! and Happy 2025! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Don't Fear the Graphic Novel (Returnal: Fallen Asteria)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 45:52


    This book is less of an adaptation and more of a tie-in/follow up for those that have played Returnal. Yar thar be spoilers abound. Also my mic sounds kinda cruncy here. I feel like I wanna replace it? Maybe?   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Ifrit? I hardly know it! (King's Quest: Kingdom of Sorrow Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 59:42


    Whew tough crowd. Anyway. THE END OF THE BOOK IS NIGH. We liked this one what can I say.   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Dunstan Checks In (King's Quest: Kingdom of Sorrow Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 58:23


    There's a GIANT and his name is Dunstan! So that means I gotta make the one reference that I know for the name Dunstan. This is what happens when you come up short in media exposure to a name. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    King Graham Married Out of His League (King's Quest: Kingdom of Sorrow Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 76:08


    If there is one thing we learn about King Graham in this King's Quest adventure is that his Queen, Valanice, is so hot that even the faerie folk are jealous of her. That's a serious smoke show. Uhhh anyway welcome back to King's Quest! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Stolen Catalyst Converters (Dead Space Catalyst Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 51:45


    Oh boy. Phil didn't even finish reading the book and Kevin nearly defenestrated himself finishing it. Book is bad folks. Real bad. Anyway, tight episode today because Kevin summed up the ending on ludicrous speed.   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    MacGuffins 'r' Us! (Dead Space: Catalyst Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 63:12


    This has to be it. The low point right? There is nothing remotely interesting about this book aside from the anger that it stirs inside of me like small, tiny star. But that would be impossible because as we know if I had a star inside of me then it would consume me, and also Doc Ock would not be able to contol it with his tentacles. The power of a star in the palm of his hands. What did HE know? Anyway, maybe we can just watch Spider-Man 2 next episode instead. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Horror Roundtable: Silent Hill 2 Remake Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 120:26


    We take a break from our REGULAR PROGRAMMING to bring you a special horror rountable, featuring HotCyder (he/him), Pim from Pim's Crypt (they/them), Sputnik34 (he/him) and out very own Kevin to talk about our reactions to the Silent Hill 2 Remake which we all played and had thoughts on. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Dead Space Catalyst (Now With 50% Less Dead Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 59:13


    We back in the Dead Space universe. Member how we didn't like Dead Space Martyr? Well we are reading Dead Space Catalyst thinking, hey... maybe it will be better? But what this book presupposes is... maybe it isn't? Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    A Perfectly Cromulent Child (FNAF The Fourth Closet Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 69:24


    Wow this one ended with a bang! And like full on 1970s Stephen King adaptation ending with like vaseline on the lens of the film camera. Just weird and stuff. Anyway, we liked it! WHODATHUNK. Okay. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    FNAF The Fourth Closet? More Like The First Best Book in the Series! (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 71:54


    That's right, I'm saying it, with 2/3 of the book done I'm calling it, this is the best book. Of the FNAF trilogy. To be clear, it's like a good book but the fact that we are so over the top in the praise is mostly because of what came before. You know, like a coconut or something? Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Five Nights at Freddy's! Let's Open the FOURTH CLOSET

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 80:16


    This is the END of the FNAF Series written by Kira Breed-Wrisley and so far it's the best of the trilogy! Will that energy stay gold? We shall see Pony Boy. That's right, Outsiders reference. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Final Fantasy Three: Both Sides Are the Same, Actually

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 80:09


    The far left (light) and far right (darkness) are the same actually! This is not a takeaway I had during the episode but one I had while editing the episode, so you're getting hot and ready right here in the description of the episode! Huzzah! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Final Fantasy 2: Chocobo Drift

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 82:21


    Final Fantasy 2! Yeah that's right int's in the book that we are reading, Memory of Heroes, keep up will ya? Did you know gaming that Final Fantasy 2 introduced Chocobocochos to the series? Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Whaddya Playing (Extended Jam Session)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 93:31


    Okay! So we had an interview lined up for this week that ended up getting cancelled and it was too late notice for me to read the next part of Final Fantasy, so hope y'all enjoy this! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Final Fantasy 1 - The Bookening!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 94:31


    As part of Final Fantasy's 25th Anniversary Square released a book called Final Fantasy I II II: Memory of Heroes. It contains three, novellas/short stories of the first three Final Fantasy games. On today's episode, we read one of them! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Mortal Kombat: The Movie (1995) w/ HotCyder!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 102:34


    Phil was TRAPPED in South Dakota for a bit so I pulled in James aka HotCyder to talk about Paul W.S. Anderson's Mortal Kombat (1995). Check out HotCyder on YouTube, or check out his podcast Bullet Time, available whever fine podcasts are sold. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Movie Synopsis Lord Rayden (Christopher Lambert) handpicks three martial artists -- federal agent Sonya Blade (Bridgette Wilson), Shaolin monk Lui Kang (Robin Shou) and action movie sensation Johnny Cage (Linden Ashby) -- and mentors them. After intense training, Rayden transports the trio to Outworld, the site of an inter-dimensional fighting tournament. There, the three humans must defeat the demonic warriors of the evil Shang Sung (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) -- or allow Sung to take over the Earth.

    Dishonored: The Corroded Man - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 64:10


    We WRAP Dishonored: The Corroded Man this week. Will Corvo and Emily stop Zhukov in time? Will Wyman wake up from his nap? Will Kevin make it through the episode without getting political? Find out now! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis A strange, shrouded figure appears in Dunwall, seeming to possess powers once wielded by the assassin known as Daud. Faced with the possibility that their deadliest foe has returned, Emily and Corvo plunge headlong into a life-and-death race against time. If they fail to learn the truth about this mysterious enemy, the result could be destruction on an unimaginable scale.

    Dishonored: The Corroded Man - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 73:25


    I keep waiting for the dish on red but Morgan Freeman's character from Shawshank Redemption is nowhere to be found in this book. Smh. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis A strange, shrouded figure appears in Dunwall, seeming to possess powers once wielded by the assassin known as Daud. Faced with the possibility that their deadliest foe has returned, Emily and Corvo plunge headlong into a life-and-death race against time. If they fail to learn the truth about this mysterious enemy, the result could be destruction on an unimaginable scale.

    Dishonored: The Corroded Man - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 67:02


    We take our talents to Dunwall and follow a story that takes place one year before Dishonored 2. Dishonored: The Corroded Man is written Adam Christopher, and is the first of SEVERAL Dishonored novels. So strap it, get your mark of the Outsider ready, and lets get ready to do some shadowy stuff! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis A strange, shrouded figure appears in Dunwall, seeming to possess powers once wielded by the assassin known as Daud. Faced with the possibility that their deadliest foe has returned, Emily and Corvo plunge headlong into a life-and-death race against time. If they fail to learn the truth about this mysterious enemy, the result could be destruction on an unimaginable scale.

    Borderlands: The Fallen - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 73:41


    We finish Borderlands: The Fallen! What will happen to the family? Will Vance return? Will Trump fire JD Vance? Will Marla become a better written character? Find out in today's episode! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis His name's Roland. Soldier class, a former mercenary, he's on a full-time mission to scrape a living out of the most dangerous planet in the galaxy. Is he qualified? He's well armed, he's ruthless, and he's tougher than skag hide. And, oh yeah—he's strapped with some of the most exotic weaponry this side of the Vault, not to mention possessing fists like chunks of steel. Zac Finn and his wife and young son had better get on the right side of Roland, because a stopover in orbit has turned into a nightmarish fall to the unforgiving landscape of the Borderlands. Zac hopes to find a strange new alien treasure in the Borderlands to turn his down-spiraling life around. But his wife, Marla, and his son, Cal, just want to survive, and reunite, because catastrophe has left them separated by hundreds of klicks. Their chances aren't good . . . and Roland is all that stands between them and the planet's kill-crazed Psychos and murderous bandits—not to mention the grotesque primals, giant wyrm squids, insane tunnel rats, voracious skags, brutal bruisers, and ruthless mercs.

    Borderlands: The Fallen - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 68:33


    Okay so things get a little WEIRD with Marla's storyline this episode, I'm not gonna lie folks. We continue reading through Borderlands: The Fallen! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis His name's Roland. Soldier class, a former mercenary, he's on a full-time mission to scrape a living out of the most dangerous planet in the galaxy. Is he qualified? He's well armed, he's ruthless, and he's tougher than skag hide. And, oh yeah—he's strapped with some of the most exotic weaponry this side of the Vault, not to mention possessing fists like chunks of steel. Zac Finn and his wife and young son had better get on the right side of Roland, because a stopover in orbit has turned into a nightmarish fall to the unforgiving landscape of the Borderlands. Zac hopes to find a strange new alien treasure in the Borderlands to turn his down-spiraling life around. But his wife, Marla, and his son, Cal, just want to survive, and reunite, because catastrophe has left them separated by hundreds of klicks. Their chances aren't good . . . and Roland is all that stands between them and the planet's kill-crazed Psychos and murderous bandits—not to mention the grotesque primals, giant wyrm squids, insane tunnel rats, voracious skags, brutal bruisers, and ruthless mercs.

    Borderlands: The Fallen - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 85:02


    Hey look it's a book by friend of the pod John Shirley! Let's take a look-see! Are Phil and I the biggest Borderlands fans? Absolutely not! So this could go one of two directions. Then again I think that's true for all series huh? Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis His name's Roland. Soldier class, a former mercenary, he's on a full-time mission to scrape a living out of the most dangerous planet in the galaxy. Is he qualified? He's well armed, he's ruthless, and he's tougher than skag hide. And, oh yeah—he's strapped with some of the most exotic weaponry this side of the Vault, not to mention possessing fists like chunks of steel. Zac Finn and his wife and young son had better get on the right side of Roland, because a stopover in orbit has turned into a nightmarish fall to the unforgiving landscape of the Borderlands. Zac hopes to find a strange new alien treasure in the Borderlands to turn his down-spiraling life around. But his wife, Marla, and his son, Cal, just want to survive, and reunite, because catastrophe has left them separated by hundreds of klicks. Their chances aren't good . . . and Roland is all that stands between them and the planet's kill-crazed Psychos and murderous bandits—not to mention the grotesque primals, giant wyrm squids, insane tunnel rats, voracious skags, brutal bruisers, and ruthless mercs.

    Minecraft: The Island - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 54:03


    The last third of this adventure seemingly is more of an adventure than the other two thirds of the book, but it's way too little too late for Max Brook's vision of Minecraft. We will probably get around to reading the other parts of this thrillogy at some point though to see where it leads. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis Washed up on a beach, the lone castaway looks around the shore. Where am I? Who am I? And why is everything made of blocks? But there isn't much time to soak up the sun. It's getting dark, and there's a strange new world to explore! The top priority is finding food. The next is not becoming food. Because there are others out there on the island . . .  like the horde of zombies that appears after nightfall. Crafting a way out of this mess is a challenge like no other. Who could build a home while running from exploding creepers, armed skeletons, and an unstoppable tide of hot lava? Especially with no help except for a few makeshift tools and sage advice from an unlikely friend: a cow.

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    Minecraft: The Island - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 55:32


    Okay this book mayyyy be one of the most boring that we have ever read? I'm not sure where it's going, there's not a TON of stuff happening, there's not a lot of drama that doesn't feel like all the tension has already been drained out of. I dunno. But hey Kevin learned a new word, Epistolary! So He's going to be using that more than he should over the next few weeks, look forward to THAT. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis Washed up on a beach, the lone castaway looks around the shore. Where am I? Who am I? And why is everything made of blocks? But there isn't much time to soak up the sun. It's getting dark, and there's a strange new world to explore! The top priority is finding food. The next is not becoming food. Because there are others out there on the island . . .  like the horde of zombies that appears after nightfall. Crafting a way out of this mess is a challenge like no other. Who could build a home while running from exploding creepers, armed skeletons, and an unstoppable tide of hot lava? Especially with no help except for a few makeshift tools and sage advice from an unlikely friend: a cow.

    Minecraft: The Island - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 71:52


    Look at us! Reading a book for those Gen Z cats! Or Gen Alpha? Anyway, we are reading Minecraft: The Island written by Max Brooks, author of World War Z. Also Kevin's daughter makes her official podcast debut to talk a little bit about the Minecraft, the game created by Hatsune Miku and continually developed by Mojang. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Book Synopsis Washed up on a beach, the lone castaway looks around the shore. Where am I? Who am I? And why is everything made of blocks? But there isn't much time to soak up the sun. It's getting dark, and there's a strange new world to explore! The top priority is finding food. The next is not becoming food. Because there are others out there on the island . . .  like the horde of zombies that appears after nightfall. Crafting a way out of this mess is a challenge like no other. Who could build a home while running from exploding creepers, armed skeletons, and an unstoppable tide of hot lava? Especially with no help except for a few makeshift tools and sage advice from an unlikely friend: a cow.

    Resident Evil: Underworld - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 73:55


    We finished this dang Underworld book and not one appearance by Kate Beckinsale, what gives? I am being told that that is the wrong underworld. ANYWAY, join us to learn the fate of Reston, Cole, Joe Bags, and all your favorite Resident Evil characters!   Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

    Resident Evil: Underworld - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 78:20


    "Look Upon my Goo Ye Mighty and Despair!" - Percy Shelley, wrote this, I believe in his chart topping hit Ozymandias, which was about the Watchmen character of the same name. Very slick. Also what's slick? We got more Resident Evil Underworld for your ears, fresh and hot this week. HOT EAR WARNING. Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod

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