With 2024 almost here, the Pixels and Ink crew take some time to look back and remember some of the most impactful moments that shaped gaming going forward. From the incredible set of releases that are gobbling up everyone's time to the heartbreaking series of layoffs, this year won't be soon forgotten. Brendan, Jordan and Chris also take some time…

With over 100 million people tuning in, the Game Awards once again proved to be one of the biggest nights in gaming. But with so many eyes on the event, has the focus on what an awards show should be about been lost? This is the question that the Pixels and Ink podcast tackles this week as the panel of Brendan, Jordan, and Chris dives into what the…

The Pixels and Ink gang gathered around the virtual campfire this week to discuss the highlights and snubs of this year's Game Awards. They agreed that this year's line-up was solid, with many titles well worth playing. Touching on what made last year's winner Elden Ring such a dark horse entry, they delve into all the titles on this year's shortli…

CGMagazine is back this week with The Pixels & Ink Podcast Episode 432, and we are switching things up! This episode is all about conventions! After returning from Lucca, Italy, for Lucca Comics & Games, Dayna and Brendan reflect on the event, and it inspires a conversation about conventions as a whole. Brendan, Dayna, Chris and Jordan then discuss…

With Halloween just around the corner, the Pixels and Ink crew dive into all things autumn game releases, with a nice dash of horror thrown in for good measure. From the latest reviews of games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder to an in-depth look at Alan Wake 2 and what made it so exciting, this is one podcast you won't want to miss. To bring the magi…

This week CGM presents The Pixels & Ink Podcast with Brendan, Chris, Dayna and Jordan. The cast gives a quick—or not—rundown of where everyone has been. Jordan has been power-binging shows for review, like Loki Season 2. Chris took on the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 preview in LA with Sony. Brendan hung out with Intel in Malaysia. Dayna and Brendan heade…

On this week’s Pixels & Ink Podcast, the team chats about Starfield and all the ups and downs of reviewing the title ahead of its August 31 embargo. Justin and Dayna have spent two weeks hands-on with Starfield, and though they believe the beginning was rocky, it pulls through to make it one of our top games of 2023 so far. From there, the cat talk…

After a short break, the CGMagazine crew is back to dive into all things gaming, comics, tech and media. With some massive titles like Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, Armored Core IV, and more either out or coming out soon, the crew takes time to dive into the exciting games and the ones that are less exciting for this Summer/Fall season.…

With the release of Final Fantasy XVI, the Pixels and Ink crew decided to spend some time discussing one of the most exciting games of the year. Joined by Hayes Madsen, Brendan, Chris and Jordan, the crew delve into what makes this latest entry in the long-running, legendary series so exciting. Avoiding major spoilers, the crew discusses everything…

As a special Saturday edition to the Pixels & Ink Podcast, Brendan, Dayna, and new staff and cast member Justin chatted about Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase and Ubisoft Forward since they were at the events live in LA. Since it was Justin's first live and in-person event, the cast talked about our expectations ahead of arriving in LA. Summer…

Last week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast Brendan, Chris, Dayna, and Jordan chatted about their Summer Game Fest and Summer Showcase predictions! This week, some of our dreams came true! The team jumps into the first Summer Game Fest showcase talking about their favourite announcements. A release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Prince of P…

This week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast, Brendan, Chris, Dayna, and Jordan chat about what they can expect to see announced during the gaming showcases this summer. With plenty of showcases on the way—some sooner than others—the group talks about their hopes and dreams for the summer of gaming. What do we think will be announced? What do we think we …

This week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast Brendan, Chris, and Cody dive into the world of movies, tech and gaming. From the use of prompt-based tools to create video game backgrounds to the role of AI in creating content, we discuss the pros and cons of relying solely on technology in the creative process. We also delve into the legal complexities of c…

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Pixels and Ink, with your team commentators, Chris, Jordan, and Brendan, at the helm! This week, the team takes on the hottest topics in the gaming world, starting with the unexpected UK government intervention that blocked the Activision Blizzard merger. They'll dissect the reasons behind the decision and po…

This week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast, it was all about the game movies! Brendan, Chris and Jordan dive into the world of movies, tech and gaming. This week Chris delves into the fascinating world of Jedi Survivor, providing his insightful impressions on the much-anticipated game is looking and what fans can expect. Jordan jumps headfirst into the …

This week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast, it was all about the theatre! Brendan, Dayna, Chris and Jordan all found out they are a little out of touch regarding the Oscars. The team talks about the wins—big and small—and, of course, about Brendan Fraser's big comeback! From there, the cast discussed some of the big movies releasing in 2023. Some were o…

On this week's Pixels and Ink podcast, the crew sits down to discuss the latest news from Tango Gameworks. Shinji Mikami is now leaving the studio he founded, which leads to a larger discussion about game developers getting older and changing their roles in the industry. What does this mean for game development in the future, and how will it change…

The Pixels & Ink Podcast crew kick off episode 417 by discussing the future of E3. After confirmation that Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have confirmed they won't be participating, the team wonders exactly what the once massive event will look like in 2023. With talk of Summer Game Fest and E3 competing this year, the team begins discussing who thes…

The year is now 2023, and with 2022 over that means it's time for the Pixels & Ink Podcast crew to talk about the Game of the Year winner! The cast chat about their personal picks and their experiences with the games on the list this year, including Cult of the Lamb, Elden Ring, God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Forbidden West. After the team chats a…

With CES 2023 now over, Brendan and Dayna join Chris and Jordan to look back at tech's biggest trade show to see what everyone is talking about and what was the coolest and most exciting new gadgets and concerts on the show floor in Las Vegas. Beyond the chaos of CES, the cast also dives into the latest news from the world of gaming, tech, movies a…

With 2022 coming to a close, Brendan, Dayna, Chris and Jordan look back on the year sharing their favourite games, films, and shows, as well as a look back at some of the biggest headlines in gaming and tech. Heading into 2023, the team shares their hopes for the year with thoughts of E3 and some major game releases like Final Fantasy XVI on the wa…

This week Brendan, Dayna, Eduard and Jordan chat about their favourite announcements from The Game Awards and touch on a few of the major winners from the event. With the year coming to a close, the cast is joined by Chris to talk about their personal criteria for Game of the Year and who they believe should hold the title of GOTY 2022.…

On this week's Pixels & Ink podcast, the CGM crew talks all things Game Awards, giving a taste of all the categories and what deserves to walk away the winners.Por CGMagazine

This week on Pixels & Ink, Brendan, Chris, Dayna and eventually Eduard talks about God of War Ragnarök and if it lives up to the hype. Waiting on The Game Awards nominees, the cast discusses their picks and predictions while chatting about games they have loved this year, like Marvel Snap, Cult of the Lamb and more.…

With Elon Musk now the new owner of Twitter, the Pixels & Ink crew sit down to discuss what this means going forward. But things don't stop there, with the cast discussing the latest in the Helena Taylor situation, the newest Call of Duty drama, and since Halloween is now over, it was time for a catch-up.…

On this very spooky edition of Pixes and Ink, the crew is joined by Cody Orme, as they dive into all the exciting news and events of the week. This was a big week for Horror, as both Silent Hill and Resident Evil have streams showing off all the new things coming two both iconic franchises. Things don't stop there, though, with the Bayonetta 3 voic…

New York Comic Con is almost here, and that means trailers of everything you can imagine, along with a few bonus ones just for fun. The Pixels and Ink crew dive into the trailers for Super Mario Bros. Movie, Wakanda Forever, Velma, The Mayfair Witches and more. With Overwatch 2 now out in the wild, the crew also dives into the launch, the review an…

On this week's Pixels and Ink Podcast, the crew explore Stadia shutting down, Game delays and how they change expectations, and the latest series of trailers for the new series and movies that are sure to excite gaming and comic fans everywhere.Por CGMagazine

It is a big week for leaks, with Diablo IV and GTA 6 videos appearing online. With this the CGMagzine crew dissect what these leaks mean, how the games are looking and what this means for development. This leads to a bigger discussion about embargoes, how some creators try and break agreements, and how there has been a major series of events that m…

With the fall now here, TIFF is back, and so are the many movies that come to the festival. With Brendan and Dayna both on site for the festival, they join the cast to discuss the best and brightest that people should look out for. They also discuss how some films they walked in excited about managed to let them down in different ways. But TIFF did…

In an all hands on deck edition of the Pixels and Ink Podcast, the crew discuss everything from gamescom 2022, to the rise of fantasy sequels hitting streaming series everywhere. Now that gamescom is over, Eduard joins Jordan, Dayna, Chris and Brendan to break down all the big announcements, previews and spectacle that made up this year's show. Fro…

With gamescom 2022 underway, and FanExpo also coming back, the Pixels and Ink crew decided to take some time to discuss if big conventions are making a comeback, and what that will mean for the industry. With Jordan, Chris, and Brendan on cast to discuss, they dive into what the future holds for everyone that loves in-person events. Looking past co…

With the release of Stray on PC and PlayStation consoles, the debate about how a game's story should be told has started once again. Many people love to be completely immersed in the experience, with others wanting to ensure the option to be handheld as they work through the experience does not go away. In the latest episode of the Pixels and Ink P…

With episode 400 now here, the CGMagazine crew talk about the years of the magazine, and what were some of the most memorable moments up to this point. Chris, Dayna, Brendan and Jordan reminisce about the many gaming announcements, special guests, and news stories covered over the many years they have all been working together. If that were not eno…

On this week’s Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Dayna and Jordan sit down to talk streaming services like Netflix, Xbox Game Pass and Disney+, Canada Day and some of their favourite Canadia media and game devs. It turns out that some major players in the game industry are Canadian! WB Games Montréal is currently developing the new Gotham Knigh…

Sequels, remakes and re-releases are dominating the sales charts, but is that a good thing? On this week's Pixels and Ink, Brendan, Chris, Dayna and David explore what these releases in movies and games do for the industry, and are they good for fans. Is it always better to release a new entry in an existing series, or is it sometimes good to go ou…

Summer Game Fest has come to a close, and the Pixels & Ink Podcast is here to dive into all the latest announcements, news, and previews to make sure you do not miss out on any of the fun. Host Chris, Dayna, Brendan, and Eduard discuss everything, from the Play Days where the CGM Crew got to test out the latest and greatest, to the press conference…

On this week's Pixels & Ink podcast: Chris, Dayna, David, and Jordan talk about everything revealed at the March State of Play and their hesitant excitement for the reveals. Continuing the reveal discussion, the gang talks a bit about the reveal gameplay for Sonic Frontiers—Jordan worries that it maybe looks TOO good. Afterwards, the gang talks abo…

On this week’s Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Dayna and Jordan sit down to talk cross-overs in games like Fortnite with Among Us, PUBG with Evangelion, and even Marvel with...Marvel. From there, the team discusses the Marvel Disney+ takeover, beginning with the new She-Hulk: Attorney At Law trailer, its story, graphics and the magnificent Ta…

On this week’s Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Khari, Dayna and Chris sit down to talk about the week's latest news, including the recent Sonos event, where the company announced a new soundbar that is looking to target a more budget conscious audience. After this, the gang talked all about the potential of Commander Shepard returning for Mass Effec…

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Dayna and Jordan sit down to talk about Star Wars day—they reminisce about their first viewing of Star Wars and their memories of the series. They also talk about some of the events going on to celebrate May the 4th; namely the Star Wars event in Fortnite. After this, the gang talks about some of…

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Chris, Jordan, and Khari sit down to talk about Netflix losing 200 thousand subscribers and they're placing the blame squarely on you; the viewer. This leads to a discussion about what caused this massive hit to Netflix and how it compares to other streaming services. Afterwards, the gang talks briefly about Amy…

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Dayna and Jordan sit down to talk about Elon Musk trying to buy Twitter, and the potential ramifications of that purchase—having left Twitter for good, Jordan is pretty ambivalent towards it. Afterwards, they talk about the Square Enix's 20th Anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, and the surprise reveal…

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Dayna and Jordan sit down to talk about the Canandian Indie Game Awards—the winners and the good stuff that comes from the indie scene. Afterwards, they talk about how the The 8-Bit Big Band's arrangment of "Meta-Knight's Revenge," from the Kirby franchise won a Grammy; and this leads to a larger…

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Jordan, and Shak sit down to talk about Sony's new paid subscription plans for Playstation Plus—whether what they're offering for each tier is worth the price, and how this subscriptions compares to Microsoft or Nintendo's. Continuing the talk of subscription plans, the gang talks a bit about GTA…

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Dayna, and Jordan sit down to talk about the newest season of Fortnite Chapter 3—as building has been disabled, new mobility options have been added, and the Battle Pass rewards are...subpar? But Chris, Dayna, and Jordan have thoughts that they share and what they think is in store for the future…

On this week's Pixles & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Dayna, and Jordan sit down to talk quickly about Elden Ring—as is the new custom on the Podcast—as From Software's newest game surpassed 12 million copies and recieved a pretty substantial patch. Afterwards, the gang dives deep into film talk as a new slate of trailers for Ms. Marvel, Sonic 2, an…

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: It's Mario Day, as Brendan, Chris, Dayna, and Jordan sit down to talk about their memories of everyone's favourite Italian plumber (except Brendan who cares not for Super Mario). Afterwards, they discuss the reveal trailer of the Disney+ series: Obi-Wan Kenobi. They talk about their impressions with the trailer …

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Dayna and Jordan sit down to talk about the situation unfolding in the Ukraine, and how several game and media companies have been getting involved to offer their support. In a radical 90-degree on from that sombre topic, the gang talks a bit about the announcement from the Pokemon Presents, main…

On [last] week's Pixels & Ink Podcast: Brendan, Chris, Jordan and Khari sit down to talk about the Elden Ring launch—Brendan had been playing it and shared his thoughts about it. They also talked about the reveal of the PSVR2 and as usual, Jordan was not super impressed with the notion of VR. They also talked about some of the reveals from Capcom, …