Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast

Eric, Cody, and Tim
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Cody, Tim, and Eric explore the world of retro gaming across all generations.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 186 - Cody's Retro Origin Story + 6 Good Pico-8 Games (Part 2)

    We're back for Episode 186 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Pico-8 Games (Part 2)   8:37 - Quick Questions 33:57 - Patreon Song 38:02- Cody's Corner  59:56- Pressing News 1:32:46 - Catching Up 2:11:32 - 6 Good Pico-8 Games (Part 2)   Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/09/were-genuinely-sorry-the-neo-geo-aesplus-has-been-delayed  Tim – Spectrum Next KS3 update email has gone out for backers to update their contact details and addresses ready for delivery. Looks like the KS3 is getting ready for shipping real soon.  Tim – Vectrex Mini – Delayed! - The ESP32-P4 module at the heart of the Vectrex Mini motherboard has been discontinued. This means a new version is not being released until October, holding up final production boards. However, the delay will be mitigated by a new design to include the processor, and the components responsible for functions including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi will be integrated directly onto our own motherboard. Shipping should start in December 2026.  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini/posts/4787697  Eric – Local Sacramento News: Dave's Retro Video Game store destroyed in fire at Sacramento, CA flea market    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

  2. Aug 31

    Episode 185 - Pizza News From Tim! + 6 Good Disney Games

    We're back for Episode 185 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Disney Games   6:14 - Quick Questions 34:54 - Patreon Song 39:12- Cody's Corner 1:12:27- Catching Up 2:16:34 - 6 Good Disney Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

  3. Aug 16

    Episode 184 - The Summer Of Vic + The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color

    We're back for Episode 184 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color   10:22 - Quick Questions 40:36 - Patreon Song 44:54- Tea Time With Tim - Summer Of Vic-20 59:18 - Eric's Take - Anbernic RG Rotate 1:32:56 - News 2:33:28 - The Dreaded Battle Of Puzzle Platformers: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on GBA vs. Toki Tori on Game Boy Color   News -    Cody – Holy Crap this looks good on a stock A1200! https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/07/mega-milv-bullet-hell-amiga-shooter-by.html#more  Eric - The Neo Geo Shmup 'Project Neon' Is Coming To Modern Consoles, Starting Today With Xbox Platforms - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/the-neo-geo-shmup-project-neon-is-coming-to-modern-consoles-starting-today-with-xbox-platforms  Tim - Hyper Runner: Futuristic Racing Challenge for Amiga looks amazing - Hyper Runner is a classic time-based racing game set in a futuristic world. The player is given a choice of 5 different vehicles, each with their own characteristics, as well as a choice of 12 pilots that further modify the overall capabilities, namely maximum speed, acceleration, maneuverability, and durability. Available for pre-order (Thanks Time Extension)  https://rasterwizards.itch.io/hyper-runner  Cody – Fun modern style Pachinko/RogueLight games for C64 https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/06/comchinko-let-your-balls-drop-in-this.html#more  Eric - SuperStation One's Delayed 'Console Mode' Is Available Now - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/superstation-ones-delayed-console-mode-is-available-now  Tim – From Modretro the makers of the M64 comes the M64 AV Adapter. Designed for the HDMI output on the M64 that would allow you to plug the HDMI from the M64 into this adapter and then output to CRTs via the connections on the AV Adapter. Not confirmed yet, but this could likely work with any HDMI input and output to common CRT connection formats. (Thanks to Retro RBG)  https://modretro.com/products/m64-av-adapter  Cody – Whats up with Evercade Lately?  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/08/evercade-doom-collection-plus-evercade-nexus-doom-edition-officially-announced  Eric - Everdrive 64 “Pro” Announced - https://retrorgb.com/everdrive-64-pro-announced.html    Tim – Super MarioLand GB reimagined - What if Super Mario Land came out much later, when the devs had more experience with the Game Boy hardware, what if it looked more like SML2? In this re-de-make-imagining you can play the first level to imagine a world where that scenario is a reality (if only a little!)  https://2bitcrook.itch.io/super-mario-land-1-and-1-half  Cody – Free Game of the Month! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/07/i-cant-believe-this-game-is-free-gradius-and-thunder-force-collide-in-doujin-shmup-spolous-ii    Eric - Are Amiga & Commodore Getting The Band Back Together?   https://retrododo.com/are-amiga-commodore-getting-the-band-back-together/  Eric – TAC-2 has been revived! - https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/commodore-is-bringing-back-a-legendary-80s-joystick-and-im-hyped-to-see-the-microcomputer-maker-delve-into-retro-controllers/     Tim – Little fun Mario based shooter for the SMS – Goomba Invaders. The Goomba's have had enough of being stomped on, this time they are Invading, and nothing will stop them. You play as the BROS, your mission is to blast these Invaders back to wherever they came from. Luckily, you have an unlimited amount of ammo.  https://brig78cx.itch.io/goomba-invaders-sms    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

  4. Jul 31

    Episode 183 - "Mapping" Out A Pinball Restoration with Cody + 6 Good Games With In-Game Maps

    We're back for Episode 183 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good Games With In-Game Maps   4:15 - Quick Questions 29:48 - Patreon Song 33:22- Cody's Corner - Pinball Restoration 1:16:36- Catching Up 2:38:49 - 6 Good Games With In-Game Maps   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

  5. Jul 15

    Episode 182 - Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)

    We're back for Episode 182 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)   8:32 - Quick Questions 26:36 - Patreon Song 30:11- Tea Time With Tim - Game Dev With Gary 55:33 - Eric's Take - SOAPBOX - Physical Games 1:25:02 - News 2:16:39 - Battle Of The Failed Console FPSs - PO’ed (3DO) vs Alien Vs. Predator (Jaguar)   News -    Tim – Space Pizza! - New ZX Spectrum Next game is in development by Gary Pinkett who we know as my good friend Gary. The game started off as a simple thrust style game but has been developed very much with another game in mind, Space Taxi. The game takes place on different mazes in caves where you fly your ship around the cave to deliver a set number of pizzas to the waiting miners on each pad. Developments are coming thick and fast, including transporters to take you to different parts of the caves, time attack mode, high score and for online Next’s your scores will be published in leaderboards. Lots more to come on this one and Cody, Eric and Tim will be testing this game as it moves along in development over the coming months. A more in-depth take is being covered on this month's TTWT as I chat with Gary about developing the game.  Cody –  NeoGeo Plus Update  or not?  Eric - Infe2tation (Mystery of the crystal moon) for the C64 by Monte Boyd is now out!   https://monteboyd.itch.io/infe2tation  Tim - New Amiga emulator called Copperline is out in beta format – Andrew ‘Linux Jedi’ Hutchings is creating from scratch a new Amiga emulator for Linux that aims to be timing sensitive emulator that models the hardware for running heavy load Amiga titles like Demos and advanced games.  https://copperline.dev/  Cody – This is Commodores Big News?! https://www.retronews.com/commodore-flip-phone/    Tim – Misft its at his VIC20 shenanigans again! Dr Posilo is a new platformer for the VIC that is in development and looks to be up to Misfits usual excellent standard on the VIC also looks to be another punishingly hard game!  Cody – Free Game! GB  https://devgb.itch.io/orbitduel  https://bsky.app/profile/retrogamermisfit.bsky.social/post/3mpbmar2x722u  Tim – Iam8Bit have opened pre-orders for a rerelease of Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 for the MD/Genesis... for $99!  https://www.iam8bit.com/products/sonic-the-hedgehog-35th-anniversary-legacy-cartridge-collection  https://www.iam8bit.com/products/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-35th-anniversary-legacy-cartridge-collection  Eric - 2 New Evercade Cartridges Announced  https://www.retronews.com/2-new-evercade-cartridges-2/  Cody - Vectrex Mini first 2 games are Web War and Berserk.  Eric - Jet Set Willy VIC-20 port Out Now  https://www.retronews.com/jet-set-willy-vic-20/  Eric - Make a beeline for the Amiga shooter revival Apidya’ Special in August  https://www.gamesasylum.com/2026/06/11/make-a-beeline-for-the-amiga-shooter-revival-apidya-special-in-august/  Eric - Commodore 64: The Birth of a Cultural Icon  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graciousfilms/the-commodore-64-the-birth-of-a-cultural-icon    News Of The Weird!!!  Eric - A strange attempt to revive the 3DO is already dead  https://www.engadget.com/2206578/3do-revival-empire-interactive/     Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

  6. Jun 30

    Episode 181 - We're East Bound And Down - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2

    We're back for Episode 181 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2    6:02 - Quick Questions 22:05 - Patreon Song 25:30- Cody's Corner - Heroes of Might and Magic III  1:09:44- Catching Up 2:26:20 - Battle Of The Systems - 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker on DC vs The King Of Route 66 on PS2    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

  7. Jun 15

    Episode 180 - It's SHARK WEEK On Pixel Gaiden! - 6 Good Games With Sharks

    We're back for Episode 180 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Games With Sharks.   9:06 - Quick Questions 31:36 - Patreon Song 35:01- Tea Time With Tim - Retro Rivalries 49:00 - Eric's Take - Pico-8 Hotness 1:01:23 - News 2:11:54 - 6 Good Games With Sharks!   News -    Cody – New Vectrex Action!  https://www.retronews.com/dark-alien-in-deep-space/  Eric - Valve Jacks Up Steam Deck Prices By As Much As $300  https://www.engadget.com/2182286/valve-jacks-up-steam-deck-prices-by-as-much-as-300/  Tim - Infe2tation from Monte Boyd for the C64 will be out in June. Maybe by the time you are listening to this! This is the follow up from infeZtation from the creator of show fave game Knights and Slimes.  https://bsky.app/profile/monteboyd.bsky.social/post/3mnh2jwhf2k2x  Cody - Rumor - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/rumour-sega-might-be-releasing-a-low-cost-handheld-with-removable-game-carts  Eric - "They Had No Idea What They Were Doing" - Amico Teardown Sheds Light On Doomed Intellivision Console | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/they-had-no-idea-what-they-were-doing-amico-teardown-sheds-light-on-doomed-intellivision-console  Tim - Petal Panic C64 – Preview – The Piggy 18 team behind the C64 game A Pigs Quest has just released a 3-world work in progress demo of their latest platformer for the C64. Hopefully this one will blossom on to our C64 screens soon.  https://piggy18.itch.io/petal-panic  Cody – My Kinda Game! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/oh-my-doug-is-a-hand-drawn-metroidvania-set-inside-a-human-body-with-ren-and-stimpy-style-gross-ups#enlarge-1  Eric - UFO 50 Nonograms is an unofficial fangame of Mossmouth's UFO 50.  https://m3zik.itch.io/lx-nonograms  Tim – Sonic for the Next – The ZX Spectrum Next has just received a surprise port of the SMS version of Sonic the Hedgehog. Dave18 via itch.io has just released this version. It follows on the heels of his previous SMS conversion of Astro Warrior. (Via Indie Retro News)  https://www.indieretronews.com/2026/06/sonic-spectrum-next-sonic-hedgehog.html#more  https://dave18.itch.io/wip-sonic-spectrum-next  Cody – New NeoGeo Games https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/necro-pop-is-a-new-game-built-from-the-ground-up-for-neo-geo  https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-all-the-risky-stuff-is-basically-ticked-we-spoke-to-the-developer-of-the-ambitious-neo-geo-first-party-game-overserved  Cody – More Cuphead!!! https://www.retronews.com/mighty-cuphead-adventure/  Eric – Playdate - Working on a port of space cadet pinball  https://www.reddit.com/r/PlaydateConsole/comments/1tmjssf/working_on_a_port_of_space_cadet_pinball/      Tim – The A1200 update video (of sorts!) - Retro Games Ltd have posted a new video on BookFace showing the A1200 in action, featuring the carrousel and a selection of games. Do they go as far as showing a working Workbench demo? Well, no they don't. Plus, the video is pretty crappy looking, but hey, we get to see a little of what we could have been using already! (insert old man grumbling and shaking fist at clouds)  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1599219712208942  Cody – Handrawn and now Liscensed! https://www.timeextension.com/features/this-mega-man-hand-drawn-game-guide-is-a-delightful-human-made-antidote-to-ai-generated-slop  Eric - Full-size arcade gaming system folds into a cabinet when not in use  https://newatlas.com/games/swap-arcade-gaming-system-folds-into-cabinet/?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4  Tim – Retro Frog (Todd Gill) -teases new device to use USB controllers with your Dreamcast (Via Time Extension)   https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/06/this-handy-gizmo-will-let-you-use-any-usb-controller-with-your-dreamcast-without-sacrificing-vmu-support  Cody – More NeoGeo Options soon?  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/im-considering-that-possibility-the-neo-geo-aes-might-be-getting-the-everdrive-treatment  Eric – Flippy Drive Update - https://www.crowdsupply.com/team-offbroadway/flippydrive/updates/shipping-progress-firmware-2-0-and-more  Tim – Hot off the press. Finally, a game I might be able to buy for the Switch 2! - Nintendo Direct just announced Star Fox for the Switch 2 coming soon, there is a downloadable demo available now.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY6QT50zrf0&t=2182s  News Of The Weird!!!  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/a-first-of-its-kind-collaboration-you-can-now-own-sonic-dreamcast-and-genesis-office-chairs    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

  8. May 30

    Episode 179 - Pinball And Neo Geo Talk! + 6 Good 8-Bit Budget Titles

    We're back for Episode 179 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode the boys catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + 6 Good 8-Bit Budget Games   7:54 - Quick Questions 31:22 - Patreon Song 33:51- Eric's Take - Atgames Legends Pinball Micro First Impressions  1:00:30 - Catching Up 2:00:58 - 6 Good Games -- 8-Bit Budget Games   Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, Mevunky, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

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Cody, Tim, and Eric explore the world of retro gaming across all generations.

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  • Creator
    Eric, Cody, and Tim
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    187
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast

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