Bsushi | Bryan - Pixelated Playgrounds Podcast
@bsushi.bsky.social
Dad / dog-dad | runner and occasional guitar player | host & editor of Pixelated Playgrounds, a podcast discussing the art and craft of video games | He/Him | https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/
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Pixelated Playgrounds (@bsushi.bsky.social @jgalecki.bsky.social) is one of my very favourite pods. They do spoilerful, amiable, thoughtful reviews, and hearing them gently disagree & tussle over the mechanics of Pyre was super fun. pixelatedplaygrounds.com/bookclub/pyre
Pyre — Pixelated Playgrounds
In this episode Josh and Bryan are talking about Pyre developed by Supergiant Games and released in 2017 for PC, Mac, Linux, and PlayStation 4. Pyre is considered by some to be Supergiant’s most ex...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Pixelated Playgrounds (@bsushi.bsky.social @jgalecki.bsky.social) is one of my very favourite pods. They do spoilerful, amiable, thoughtful reviews, and hearing them gently disagree & tussle over the mechanics of Pyre was super fun. pixelatedplaygrounds.com/bookclub/pyre
To close out October, @jgalecki.bsky.social and I discussed Supergiant's most experimental game to date: Pyre! If you've been feeling like you've been stuck in the Downside lately, give it a listen and stick around for a discussion of the game's underlying message of change worth fighting for.
Pyre — Pixelated Playgrounds
In this episode Josh and Bryan are talking about Pyre developed by Supergiant Games and released in 2017 for PC, Mac, Linux, and PlayStation 4. Pyre is considered by some to be Supergiant’s most ex...
www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
To close out October, @jgalecki.bsky.social and I discussed Supergiant's most experimental game to date: Pyre! If you've been feeling like you've been stuck in the Downside lately, give it a listen and stick around for a discussion of the game's underlying message of change worth fighting for.
In our latest podcast, @jgalecki.bsky.social and I explore the fictional retro console compendium of UFO 50! Its blend of unique twists on classic retro gaming concepts and intriguing meta-fiction kept us guessing about what would come next with each cartridge we dusted off! Enjoy!
UFO 50 — Pixelated Playgrounds
In this episode Bryan and Josh are diving into UFO 50, the long-awaited indie collaboration from Derek Yu, Jon Perry, Eirik Suhrke, Paul Hubans, Ojiro Fumoto, and Tyriq Plummer. It collects fifty orig...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In our latest podcast, @jgalecki.bsky.social and I explore the fictional retro console compendium of UFO 50! Its blend of unique twists on classic retro gaming concepts and intriguing meta-fiction kept us guessing about what would come next with each cartridge we dusted off! Enjoy!
Lots of excellent follows in here, check it out!
A starter pack of my favourite video game podcasts, critics, and commentators, and a few developers too. go.bsky.app/3qQVv5S
October 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Lots of excellent follows in here, check it out!
In our most recent episode of Pixelated Playgrounds, Josh and I reflected on Monument Valley and how it stood apart from its peers on iOS through its artfulness, elegance, and serenity. Short game summer is coming to a close, so we'll be diving into some longer form titles in the coming months!
Monument Valley — Pixelated Playgrounds
In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds , Bryan and Josh explore the impossible geometry of Monument Valley , the 2014 iOS puzzle classic from ustwo games that transformed the mobile landscape with...
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October 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In our most recent episode of Pixelated Playgrounds, Josh and I reflected on Monument Valley and how it stood apart from its peers on iOS through its artfulness, elegance, and serenity. Short game summer is coming to a close, so we'll be diving into some longer form titles in the coming months!
In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds, Josh and I dive into the cozy corner of gaming with two titles redefining what it means to “play” in the background: Rusty’s Retirement and Spirit City: Lo Fi Sessions
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Spirit City: Lo Fi Sessions and Rusty's Retirement — Pixelated Playgrounds
In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds, Bryan and Josh dive into the cozy corner of gaming with two titles redefining what it means to “play” in the background: Rusty’s Retirement, the low-screen-re...
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September 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds, Josh and I dive into the cozy corner of gaming with two titles redefining what it means to “play” in the background: Rusty’s Retirement and Spirit City: Lo Fi Sessions
www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/bookclub/spi...
www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/bookclub/spi...
Are you interested in: 1) 5 year old Indie Gems that feel strangely prescient? 2) Photography simulators with an unexpected amount of technical depth? 3) Lo-Fi aesthetics and music to match? If you answered Yes to any of these, check out our latest podcast on Umurangi Generation!
Umurangi Generation — Pixelated Playgrounds
In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds , Bryan and Josh dive into Umurangi Generation , the vibrant, potent, and subversive photography game from Māori developer Naphtali Faulkner. Set in a near-f...
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July 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Are you interested in: 1) 5 year old Indie Gems that feel strangely prescient? 2) Photography simulators with an unexpected amount of technical depth? 3) Lo-Fi aesthetics and music to match? If you answered Yes to any of these, check out our latest podcast on Umurangi Generation!
‘You're on a path in the woods, and at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a Podcast… uh, I mean Princess.’ In this episode Bryan, Josh, and Clint steel their nerves and descend the staircase to discuss Slay the Princess!
Slay the Princess — Pixelated Playgrounds
You're on a path in the woods, and at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a Podcast… I mean Princess. In this episode Bryan, Josh, and Clint steel their nerves and de...
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May 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
‘You're on a path in the woods, and at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a Podcast… uh, I mean Princess.’ In this episode Bryan, Josh, and Clint steel their nerves and descend the staircase to discuss Slay the Princess!
My friend and co-host, @jgalecki.bsky.social, has a game out today! Its a turn-based city builder inspired by Luck be a Landlord and Islanders, and its great! If you want to hear more about it, listen to us chat about its development & mechanics on the podcast. Neongarten is available Now on Steam!
Neongarten
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April 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
My friend and co-host, @jgalecki.bsky.social, has a game out today! Its a turn-based city builder inspired by Luck be a Landlord and Islanders, and its great! If you want to hear more about it, listen to us chat about its development & mechanics on the podcast. Neongarten is available Now on Steam!
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Neongarten releases in three days! To celebrate, my podcast (Pixelated Playgrounds) did an episode covering the game. It was fun to chat with @bsushi.bsky.social and do a deep dive on my own work. Check it out! www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/bookclub/neo...
Neongarten — Pixelated Playgrounds
Have you ever wanted to play a turn-based city builder that’s inspired by Luck be a Landlord and Islanders ? That’s drenched in a stylish cyberpunk aesthetic and boasts intricate tactical depth? On...
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April 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Neongarten releases in three days! To celebrate, my podcast (Pixelated Playgrounds) did an episode covering the game. It was fun to chat with @bsushi.bsky.social and do a deep dive on my own work. Check it out! www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/bookclub/neo...
This episode of Pixelated Playgrounds is special not just because we’re covering the excellent Persona 4 Golden, but also because Dave Jackson of @tftblpod.bsky.social joined us for the discussion! Listen in for a deep dive on the game’s characters, mechanics, themes, and it’s excellent music.
Persona 4 Golden
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March 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This episode of Pixelated Playgrounds is special not just because we’re covering the excellent Persona 4 Golden, but also because Dave Jackson of @tftblpod.bsky.social joined us for the discussion! Listen in for a deep dive on the game’s characters, mechanics, themes, and it’s excellent music.
Greetings to all the Seekers out there! In this podcast Clint and I discuss the sweeping story told across both Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West before focusing in on the finer points of the more recent entry. So grab your bow and spear and tune in for some Dino hunting fun!
Horizon: Zero Dawn & Forbidden West
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February 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Greetings to all the Seekers out there! In this podcast Clint and I discuss the sweeping story told across both Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West before focusing in on the finer points of the more recent entry. So grab your bow and spear and tune in for some Dino hunting fun!
Josh and I talked about two very interesting, equally unhinged 2024 indie games in our most recent episode: Arctic Eggs and CLICKOLDING. Come for the off-the-wall concepts, stay for the powerful vibes.
Arctic Eggs and CLICKOLDING — Pixelated Playgrounds
The indie game space is full of creative and inspiring projects. Projects that spark joy. Projects that make you feel a sense of awe, or joy, or wonder…. and then there are some that are just plain un...
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February 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Josh and I talked about two very interesting, equally unhinged 2024 indie games in our most recent episode: Arctic Eggs and CLICKOLDING. Come for the off-the-wall concepts, stay for the powerful vibes.
There was probably no greater end of the year gaming surprise in 2024 than the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a sprawling and pitch perfect first person 3d adventure game with stealth, puzzling, and a not-insignificant amount of using improvised weaponry against fascists. Enjoy!
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle — Pixelated Playgrounds
There was probably no greater end of the year gaming surprise in 2024 than the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Clint’s skepticism about swapping out Harrison Ford for Troy Baker was onl...
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February 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
There was probably no greater end of the year gaming surprise in 2024 than the release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a sprawling and pitch perfect first person 3d adventure game with stealth, puzzling, and a not-insignificant amount of using improvised weaponry against fascists. Enjoy!
We haven't done a GOTY discussion in the past, but this year we decided to give it a go! Listen in as we discuss the top 5 games we each enjoyed in 2024 among others, take a look forward to 2025, and just generally chill out and reminisce on the year of gaming!
Pixelated Playground’s Top 5 Games of the Year 2024 — Pixelated Playgrounds
Happy New Year! This year Bryan, Josh, and Clint tried something a bit different… which every other video game podcast on earth is already doing: We recorded our Games of the Year for 2024! So listen ...
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January 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We haven't done a GOTY discussion in the past, but this year we decided to give it a go! Listen in as we discuss the top 5 games we each enjoyed in 2024 among others, take a look forward to 2025, and just generally chill out and reminisce on the year of gaming!
Hello to all of our fellow wanderers! @jgalecki.bsky.social and I completed our quest for revenge in @arcogamedev.bsky.social and all we got was this (admittedly very fun to record) podcast... Listen in for an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion on what makes Arco an incredible experience!
Arco — Pixelated Playgrounds
In this episode, Josh and Bryan don their pixelated sombreros and head into the Mesoamerican wilderness to check out the latest in indie tactical greatness with Arco! Boasting some snappy writing, inv...
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December 16, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Hello to all of our fellow wanderers! @jgalecki.bsky.social and I completed our quest for revenge in @arcogamedev.bsky.social and all we got was this (admittedly very fun to record) podcast... Listen in for an in-depth, spoiler-filled discussion on what makes Arco an incredible experience!
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Reminder! This year's Duckstream is coming up soon. We'll be streaming for 48 hours to benefit the TransActive Gender Project, from Friday December 6 to Sunday December 8, starting at 9:00pm Eastern/6:00pm Pacific.
You can find more information here: duckfeed.tv/duckstream
You can find more information here: duckfeed.tv/duckstream
Duckstream
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November 25, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Reminder! This year's Duckstream is coming up soon. We'll be streaming for 48 hours to benefit the TransActive Gender Project, from Friday December 6 to Sunday December 8, starting at 9:00pm Eastern/6:00pm Pacific.
You can find more information here: duckfeed.tv/duckstream
You can find more information here: duckfeed.tv/duckstream
Post four indie games you think more people should have played.
November 30, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Post four indie games you think more people should have played.
The most recent episode of Pixelated Playgrounds @jgalecki.bsky.social and I covered Tactical Breach Wizards! I've been impressed with everything I've played from @pentadact.com, but TBW really had Suspicious Developments firing on all cylinders: Tactics, Writing, World-building all sublime!
Tactical Breach Wizards — Pixelated Playgrounds
Have you ever asked yourself what quirky humor forward take on a breach and clear tactics game featuring wizards might look like? Well about 8 years ago Tom Francis of Suspicious Developments did just...
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November 24, 2024 at 9:35 PM
The most recent episode of Pixelated Playgrounds @jgalecki.bsky.social and I covered Tactical Breach Wizards! I've been impressed with everything I've played from @pentadact.com, but TBW really had Suspicious Developments firing on all cylinders: Tactics, Writing, World-building all sublime!
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I have a little list going over here with a load of games podcasts and podcasters, if you're into that kind of thing.
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November 16, 2024 at 1:46 PM
I have a little list going over here with a load of games podcasts and podcasters, if you're into that kind of thing.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
I had a blast joining Erik to discuss some of my favorite gaming narratives! Thanks to @dovetail.bsky.social for having me!
A new episode of OTS has hit the shelves! 📖 Please join me and @bsushi.bsky.social of the Pixelated Playgrounds podcast as we discuss the greatest gaming narratives of all time!
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November 17, 2024 at 7:18 PM
I had a blast joining Erik to discuss some of my favorite gaming narratives! Thanks to @dovetail.bsky.social for having me!
Thanks @gaminginthewild.bsky.social! I cosign all of these! I don't post much but check out the gaming book club podcast I edit & co-host at www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com. New episodes twice a month!
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November 14, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Thanks @gaminginthewild.bsky.social! I cosign all of these! I don't post much but check out the gaming book club podcast I edit & co-host at www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com. New episodes twice a month!