Pixels & Ink

This week on the Pixels and Ink Podcast, the cast is full of smiles, Pokemon Smiles that is. Between the Pokemon Company's new teeth brushing app,  and the Pokemon Snap sequel there's a lot to talk about, not to mention some spirited speculation surrounding the mystery game being revealed later this week. Cole, Alex, Brendan and Liam also find the time to discuss EA's new Star Wars Squadrons game and the strangeness that was EA Play Digital. All that plus more, but not too much more as to not waste tour valuable time. Toodles!

This week on the Pixels and Ink Podcast it’s all about PlayStation. In the first half, Alex, Cole, Brendan and Liam dive into their spoiler-free thoughts on The Last of Us Part 2, as well as a couple of tech reviews. In the second half, the crew sits down and looks back at Sony’s PlayStation 5 event. Were the games shown impressive enough to get the next-gen hype train rolling? Does the console look too much like a router? And will NBA 2K21 go down in history as the best launch title? All these answers and more on Pixels and Ink #313.

This week on the Pixels and Ink Podcast we have two different but equally engaging topics on the board. In the first half, Alex, Cole, Liam and Jordan talk about the nature of next-gen gaming and how a summer without E3 is potentially shaping up to be a fantastic one for games. And in the second half, Lindsay takes over for Liam as the crew talks about their favourite collectables, the ones that have stuck with them over the years, and the ones that they allegedly stole from Anime North 10 years ago. All that plus Nightwing’s butt.

In this week's Pixel and Inc podcast, it's tangents aplenty, as we go on about Animal Crossing yet again, and the gang discusses the evolution of Pokémon Go.As the podcast goes on, Brendan, Jordan, Lindsay, and Alex discuss the bizzare videogame sequel to Cannibal Holocaust, strange Overwatch leauge happenings, and the nature of leaks in the videogame industry.

In this week's Pixel and Ink podcast, the gang takes a second to look into some of the good and the bad stories during these trying times. From Gamestop trying to reopen to Nvidia supporting its workers, there's a lot to dive into! Diving deeper, Jordan, Brendan, Lindsay, Cole, and Alex all take a deep look into the small details and attention to detail in games, movies and comics. This, of course, becomes an in-depth conversation about Batman V Superman. Enjoy, and as always, stay safe!

Although this pandemic has hit the pause button on many facets of life, it has yet to stop the downright bizzare nature of many of the game industries happenings—or the CGM staffs ability to sit down (remotley, of course) and discuss them.In this week's Pixels and Ink podcast, we're off the rails from minute one, as Brendan, Cole, Alex, Lindsey and Jordan sit down to discuss the strange case of Cooking Mama: Cookstar, the questionable existance of Quibi, and the merits of remakes; both in videogames and in movies. Stay indoors, stay safe, and we'll continue to stay entertaining.

This week, E3 2020 officially announced it would be cancelled, with many of the cons in the summer unsure if they will go forward, the CGM crew sit down (remotely) to discuss what this could mean for conventions and trade shows moving forward. Could this type of pandemic be the death knell for mega cons, or will they come back stronger than ever after this is all said and done? With Lindsey, Liem, Lain, Brendan and Alex on the cast this week, they discuss what this could mean for the industry, how it can survive such a situation, and what conventions can do moving forward to make them safer, and ensure they are not a hotbed for contagion. Also, with Final Fantasy VII Remake finally, here, the crew take some time to dive into what Final Fantasy meant for them, along with what people who want to experience the series should try. With some recommendations for things to do over the weekend, episode 308 of the pixels and ink podcast is jam-packed with topics to keep you entertained.

On a very special episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast the CGM crew, consisting of Joe, Lindsay, Brendan and Alex to talk about games, movies, and comics you can enjoy while hidden away from the rest of the world. From the latest movies to some unique pulls, the crew take us through the options that are avalable to people to enjoy as they wait for the current crisis to pass.  From Doom Eternal to the unique choices from streaming and comics, CGM has you covered. 

Every summer the games industry descends upon LA for the annual E3 conference, and with this being the start of June, and E3 just around the corner, we at CGMagazine wanted to take the time to predict what we can all expect next week. From Nintendo and the Nintendo Direct to the Xbox Showcase, there is a lot to unpack here, and our panel of experts, Brendan Frye, Jordan Biordi, Alex Handziuk, Cole Watson and Preston Dozsa all give their takes, along with what they hope will make an appearance this year. Sit back, relax, get your scorecards ready, and let's all prepare for E3 2019.

On this very special episode of the Pixels and Ink Podcast it’s all about the PlayStation VR. Alex, Joe and Brendan are here to give their thoughts on the new game announcements, their hands on experience with the titles, and what they think that PlayStation VR needs to do to succeed going forward. Is Iron Man VR the best superhero simulator in existence? Does Justin Roiland’s Rick and Morty humour translate well into VR? And most importantly, is Everybody’s Golf VR the killer app that PlayStation has been searching for? Find the answer to these and many more questions on this week's episode!

It was an eventful weekend for Titanfall series developer Respawn, as they announced, revealed, and launched their free-to-play Battle Royale game all within 72 hours. The game, titled Apex Legends, takes place in the Titanfall universe 30 years after the events of Titanfall 2. It features a small roster of unique heroes (called Legends) players can select to fulfill specific roles in their three-person teams, giving it a tactical aspect distinctive from other popular Battle Royale games like Fortnite and PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.

This year brought us a new Steam competitor, the Epic Games store, and with the power of Fortnite and fantastic terms for developers, they are starting to snatch up high profile titles, and recently they managed to secure exclusive PC rights for Metro Exodus.

After announcing that Metroid Prime 4's development has officially restarted under the control of Retro Studios, Cole, Alex, and Jordan go into deep discussion about how this announcement affects the eagerly awaited sequel, and if there's anything positive to draw from it.

This week’s very special episode of Pixels and Ink serves as both a cause for celebration and mourning. First off, Brendan, Jordan and Alex dive deep into the Telltale Games Debacle, and try to figure out what went wrong, and what the company could have done differently. They also discuss the precedent that the Telltale situation sets and what it means for the industry going forward. All that plus a heated discussion on the newly released Nintendo Switch online service. Is it right for Nintendo to charge for online? Do the features justify the price? And most importantly: is Jordan capable of saying anything negative about his beloved Nintendo?

On a week's episode of Pixels and Ink, the gang discuss Tyler "Ninja" Belvin's controversial statements on streaming with female gamers; as well as whether the Nintendo Switch is becoming a dumping ground for ports. Do Ninja's comments do more harm for a culture already dominated by male voices, or is he just protecting himself and his loved oness from unwanted harassment? Are years old games finding a second rennesance on a system that's main selling feature is portability or does it only serve to show how limited the hardware is? Listen and find out!

Pixels and Ink is back for the second week of the new format. With Lisa, Jordan, Alex and Brendan on the panel this week, they tackle two major topics of the industry, starting with the concept of plagiarism in gaming reviews. What does this mean for the industry, along with what can outlets do to earn back the trust of its readers when this happens. In the second topic, the crew look at DLC and what makes add-on content worth it. Is there a limit to how much you can add onto a title after launch, and if not, what is a fair price to ask when releasing this sort of content. With Fortnite mixing up the landscape of modern gaming, the outlook for DLC has never been more in question, especially when you look at value for reward.

After a short hiatus, the Pixels and Ink Podcast is back, bringing with it a new format. Now focusing each episode on two separate debates, the crew at CGM hope this format will help give give our readers a deeper look at the big stories of the week. This week the crew tackle two big concepts swirling around the Comics and Gaming scenes, the future of conventions, and the concept of Mega patches. With so many cons now out there, and the line between industry trade show, and fan conventions blurring, the question about what a good balance is to ensure everyone is happy. The crew dig in, and all bring a different voice to the discussion. With No Man’s Sky Next update live, it was the perfect time to dive into the history of the game, what was promised and what was delivered at launch. Are these massive patches good for the consumer, or do they give developers a get out of jail free card after a botched launch? The panel of expert’s dive in and try to get the bottom of the situation. If you have a question or

The team is back and (mostly) recovered from their journey across the border. Brendan, Cole, and Lisa have brought souvenirs for Jordan and Alex -- stories from the floor of E3 2018! But first thing's first. The team talks about the latest games to hit this shelves this week, Sony's response to the lack of cross-platform compatibility in Fortnight, and the newest member to join the Overwatch family. On to E3 2018! The team gives their take on each of the press conferences, including some of the highlights -- and lowlights -- of each of the shows. They give their first impressions of Last of Us 2, Fallout 76, Anthem, just to name a few! Tune in next week as Brendan, Cole, and Lisa go through some of their time with E3's hottest titles, including Cyberpunk 2077, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, My Friend Pedro, Spiderman, and a tonne more!

It’s time once again for the Anime Research Society to explore the depths of anime – the good, the bad, the absolutely insane. Join them as they take a look at some of the best and worst of the season and some recommendations to lead you on your research journey. This week on the Anime Research Society, Cole, Remington, Preston, and Lisa take a look at the first 3 episodes of Hinamatsuri and Wotakoi: Love is hard for Otaku. The team shares a barrel of laughter over Cole's set of nominations while discussing what may be the sweetest of the Spring season. Along with the team's latest recommendations of some of their favourite anime, This week also marks the introduction of a new closing segment. Led by Cole, the Plastic Addict aims to inform everyone about some of the hottest figures on the market right now. The Anime Research Society is available every Wednesday. Tune in and don’t miss a minute of the fun!

With Lisa away, the rest of the Pixels and Ink podcast must pick up the mics and proceed. This week the crew look at the new Pokemon announcements for the Nintendo Switch, The situation with PubG suing Fortnight developer Epic, Fallout 76, Sega Sonic Team Racing, and the underwhelming box office of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Alex, Jordan, Cole and Brendan discuss the We Happy Few, Dauntless Vs Monster Hunter, Wizards of Legend, the latest in comics and all the biggest news from the Overwatch League. All this and more from the world of comics, gaming, movies and tech in your weekly Pixels and Ink Podcast.