NPC News with Glitch & Pixel

Glitch & Pixel
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NPC News is a semiweekly news podcast about video games, hosted by two NPCs, Glitch & Pixel.

Episodes

  1. Mario's Tariff Odyssey

    Mar 18

    Mario's Tariff Odyssey

    Nintendo of America suing the US government over "unlawful" tariffs imposed under Trump's IEEPA powers—demanding full refunds with interest after the Supreme Court ruled them illegal, which caused chaos like delayed Switch 2 pre-orders. Pixel geeks out over upcoming Crimson Desert, while Glitch roasts endless extraction shooters and mocks the tariff drama, plus quick hits on gaming's bigger battles against governments like lootbox lawsuits. Instagram and TikTok: @npcnewspodcast #videogames #gamingnews #npcnews #nintendo #tariffs

    6 min
  2. Press Pay to Continue: Have Microtransactions Gone Too Far?

    Mar 12

    Press Pay to Continue: Have Microtransactions Gone Too Far?

    Since the $2.50 Skyrim horse armor that started it all, the industry has never been shy about finding new ways to empty your wallet. Today we're digging into Fortnite's sneaky price restructure and Marathon's polarizing battle pass launch — and asking the question every gamer is thinking: has it finally gone too far? IG and TikTok: @npcnewspodcast #videogames #epicgames #fortnite #bungie #microtransactions

    8 min
  3. Epic Games' Leak Was Coming from Inside the Studio

    Mar 10

    Epic Games' Leak Was Coming from Inside the Studio

    Today we break down one of the wildest stories in Fortnite history — the popular leaks account AdiraFNInfo was secretly run by an Epic Games contractor working as an Associate Producer. We dig into how Adira leaked major collabs like The Office and Game of Thrones collabs well before any official announcements, and why Epic is now taking them to court over trade secrets. Plus, we put the story in context of gaming's long history with leakers, dataminers, and insider betrayals. https://www.vice.com/en/article/fortnites-biggest-leaker-was-secretly-an-epic-games-producer-now-hes-being-sued/ #videogames #gamingnews #npcnews #epicgames #fortnite #playstation #xbox #nintendo

    7 min
  4. Sony Slams the Door - Goodbye PC Ports, Welcome Back Playstation Exclusivity

    Mar 6

    Sony Slams the Door - Goodbye PC Ports, Welcome Back Playstation Exclusivity

    Sony just dropped a bombshell: they're slamming the door on PC ports for their big single-player exclusives—no more God of War, Horizon, or Ghost of Yōtei hitting Steam ever, all to protect PS5 (and future PS6) hardware sales after underwhelming PC numbers. While Microsoft keeps flooding Game Pass with cross-platform goodies like Forza and Hellblade on PS5, Sony's going full Nintendo mode, locking down narrative gems to drive console buys and keep that DualSense magic exclusive. Join Glitch and Pixel on today's NPC News as we unpack this wild shift from multiplatform party to walled garden revival—plus why live-service hits like Helldivers 2 and the new Marathon still get the day-one PC treatment. IG and TikTok: @npcnewspodcast #videogames #gamingnews #npcnews #helldivers #sony #playstation #xbox #nintendo #consolewars Sources and recommended reading: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-gam https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-has-reportedly-returned-to-console-exclusivity-in-part-because-some-within-playstation-are-worried-that-releasing-games-on-pc-may-hurt-sales-of-ps5-and-even-ps6 https://games.mxdwn.com/news/playstation-is-returning-to-console-exclusivity-will-no-longer-put-its-big-first-party-titles-on-pc/ https://gameinformer.com/2026/03/04/report-saros-and-ghost-of-yotei-arent-coming-to-pc-as-playstation-charts-a-return-to

    8 min

  5. Mar 4

    Highguard's Wardens Sent to the Scrap Heap

    In this episode of NPC News, we examine the rapid rise and fall of the ambitious fantasy first-person shooter Highguard, and the sustainability of live-service games.   Follow us on IG and TikTok: @npcnewspodcast

    6 min

  6. Mar 3

    Bloodborne's Bluepoint Bloodbath

    In the debut episode of NPC News, hosts Glitch & Pixel dive straight into the gaming community's eternal heartbreak: the elusive Bloodborne remake. Whether you're an old Hunter or just here for the banter, this episode delivers the lore, the drama, and zero mercy on why Yharnam remains stuck at 30fps... for now. Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and a reminder that some games are too sacred (or stubborn) to remake—subscribe, drop a comment, and follow @NPCNewsPodcast on IG and TikTok for more chaotic gaming news!   #videogames #videogamenews #bloodborne #fromsoftware #npcnews

    5 min
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