Episode 7: Zelda and Samus Stealing Cars and Laying Puzzles

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Pixel and Meeple

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1 week ago

Welcome to Pixel and Meeple – your home for nostalgic gaming and retro game discovery! Our mission is to entertain and help gamers (re)discover the hidden gems of the past — from classic video games and beloved board games, to timeless card games that shaped our childhoods. Whether you're a fan of pixelated adventures or tabletop treasures, we bring you back to the games that sparked our passion. Through storytelling, personal memories, and deep dives into what made these games special, we celebrate the feelings and experiences that games unlock. Join us in our monthly podcast!

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Episode 7: Zelda and Samus Stealing Cars and Laying Puzzles

Pixel and Meeple

1 hour 2 minutes 39 seconds

1 week ago

Episode 7: Zelda and Samus Stealing Cars and Laying Puzzles

Summary

In this episode of the Pixel and Meeple Podcast, hosts Andrew and Robin discuss various aspects of the gaming industry, including the impact of AI on game development, the consolidation of the board game industry, and upcoming game releases. They also review several games, including Super Fantasy Kingdom, Cascadia, Red Dead Redemption 2, StarCraft, Grand Theft Auto 2, Metroid, and The Legend of Zelda, highlighting their significance and influence in the gaming world.

Takeaways

- The podcast format includes discussions on board games, video games, and industry news.

- AI is increasingly impacting game development, leading to layoffs in the industry.

- The board game industry is seeing consolidation with larger companies acquiring smaller ones.

- Upcoming game releases include titles like Football Manager 26 and Warriors Age of Imprisonment.

- Super Fantasy Kingdom is a new indie game that has gained popularity quickly.

- Cascadia is a great gateway game for new players and families.

- Red Dead Redemption 2 is praised for its storytelling and open-world gameplay.

- StarCraft is recognized for its influence on the strategy genre and esports.

- Grand Theft Auto 2 is remembered for its freedom and wacky gameplay.

- Metroid is credited with pioneering the metroidvania genre and remains influential today.

- The Legend of Zelda is celebrated for its open-world design and gameplay mechanics.

Sound bites

"Cascadia is a great family game."

"Grand Theft Auto 2 was pure fun."

"Gaming memories are what we cherish."

Chapters

00:58 Introduction to the Pixel and Meeple Podcast

02:10 Game News

14:23 2020s

14:29 Super Fantasy Kingdom

21:45 Cascadia

27:06 2010s

27:10 Zelda Breath of the Wild

31:47 Red Dead Redemption 2

34:54 2000s

34:57 Star Trek Armada 2

38:07 Carcassonne

43:41 1990s

43:44 StarCraft

48:50 Grand Theft Auto 2

51:28 1980s

51:36 Metroid

54:51 The Legend of Zelda

58:14 Save, Retry, Achievement, Install, Game Over

Keywords

gaming podcast, board games, video games, ranking games, game development, game reviews, tabletop games, industry news, game releases, nostalgia