
Carrie shares her thoughts on the Super Mario Galaxy movie, giving it a solid if unremarkable assessment. The hosts dive into the specific aspects she genuinely enjoyed while examining why critics responded negatively to Nintendo's latest animated film adaptation and whether that criticism is fair. Brad provides detailed impressions from the Civilization VII Test of Time playtest that took place over the weekend, breaking down his hands-on experience with the highly anticipated updates Firaxis has planned for the game. The hosts pay tribute to the late Yoshihisa Kishimoto, reflecting on his significant contributions to the gaming industry and the lasting legacy he leaves behind. His impact on game development and the projects he worked on shaped experiences for countless players. The RAM shortage crisis continues wreaking havoc on gaming hardware as the Lenovo Legion Go 2 price skyrockets to absolutely insane levels. The hosts examine how the ongoing component shortage is making handheld gaming PCs increasingly unaffordable for average consumers. An expansive Post Office segment tackles multiple listener questions and hot topics including the hosts' personal stories about their highest levels of being zooted, a debate on whether retro games provide an oasis from problems plaguing modern gaming, and a discussion about the actual importance or lack thereof of Steam concurrent player counts as a metric for game success.Dense Pixels is a weekly video game podcast covering gaming news, game reviews, and industry analysis. From AAA blockbusters to indie gems, we break down the latest game releases, PlayStation and Xbox news, Nintendo Switch, PC gaming, Steam, Game Pass, fighting games, RPGs, esports, retro gaming, and the business side of the gaming industry. Hosted by Brad, Micah, Carrie, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Join our Discord at densepixels.com/fans. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Look Forward (progressive politics).
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