Critical Pixels
@criticalpixels.bsky.social
I like to talk about games on Youtube!
https://www.youtube.com/@criticalpixels
https://www.youtube.com/@criticalpixels
NEW VIDEO! Finding good couch co-op or split screen games shouldn't be this hard.
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What Happened to Couch Co-op?
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February 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM
NEW VIDEO! Finding good couch co-op or split screen games shouldn't be this hard.
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NEW VIDEO IS UP! How many games in your backlog are you playing because you want to, and how many are you playing just because you feel like you have to?
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Stop Forcing Yourself to Finish Games
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January 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
NEW VIDEO IS UP! How many games in your backlog are you playing because you want to, and how many are you playing just because you feel like you have to?
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NEW VIDEO IS UP! If AI usage in games is inevitable and most players probably won't even care, let's at least look at how we could actually benefit from it.
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AI in Gaming is Inevitable
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January 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
NEW VIDEO IS UP! If AI usage in games is inevitable and most players probably won't even care, let's at least look at how we could actually benefit from it.
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NEW VIDEO IS UP! True maturity isn't about beating the hardest difficulty or playing the latest AAA, it's knowing when your brain needs a "digital hug".
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sometimes, all you need is a comfort game
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January 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM
NEW VIDEO IS UP! True maturity isn't about beating the hardest difficulty or playing the latest AAA, it's knowing when your brain needs a "digital hug".
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NEW VIDEO! Your gaming backlog doesn't own you, in fact, it's the other way around...
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Stop Trying to Finish Your Game Backlog
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November 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
NEW VIDEO! Your gaming backlog doesn't own you, in fact, it's the other way around...
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NEW VIDEO! Maybe getting older isn't the end of your gaming days, but perhaps just the start of finally enjoying it on your own terms.
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Why I'm Enjoying Gaming More in My 30s
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November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW VIDEO! Maybe getting older isn't the end of your gaming days, but perhaps just the start of finally enjoying it on your own terms.
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NEW VIDEO! I know the saying is "knowledge will set you free", but sometimes, the opposite might be what's needed. Perhaps a little ignorance about your next game is exactly what you need...
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Stop Overthinking Your Games
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October 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
NEW VIDEO! I know the saying is "knowledge will set you free", but sometimes, the opposite might be what's needed. Perhaps a little ignorance about your next game is exactly what you need...
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Need for Speed Shift is a Missed Opportunity
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October 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
How Pacific Rift Perfected the Motorstorm Formula
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September 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
NEW VIDEO! As physical media keeps getting pushed away… what if it's actually the answer to 'backlog anxiety'?
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Is Physical Media the Answer to ‘Backlog Anxiety’?
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September 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
NEW VIDEO! As physical media keeps getting pushed away… what if it's actually the answer to 'backlog anxiety'?
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Why Video Games Are a Great Hobby
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August 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Killzone 2 still looks great on the PS Triple
August 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Killzone 2 still looks great on the PS Triple
How Konami Ruined Its Greatest Football Game
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July 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I've been playing the first Motorstorm lately, and it's crazy how good it still looks and plays. Come on, Sony. Give us a remaster!
July 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I've been playing the first Motorstorm lately, and it's crazy how good it still looks and plays. Come on, Sony. Give us a remaster!
NEW VIDEO! Sometimes you just want to drive for the sake of driving. So let's take a look at the oddly satisfying world of Art of Rally...
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This Racing Game is Oddly Satisfying
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June 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
NEW VIDEO! Sometimes you just want to drive for the sake of driving. So let's take a look at the oddly satisfying world of Art of Rally...
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Is "git gud" really the answer? Let's talk about difficulty, sliders, and accessibility.
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The Difficulty Delusion
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June 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Is "git gud" really the answer? Let's talk about difficulty, sliders, and accessibility.
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Wreckfest 2 is coming, so what better time to look back at the madness of the original Wreckfest...
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Wreckfest is a Beautiful Mess
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May 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Wreckfest 2 is coming, so what better time to look back at the madness of the original Wreckfest...
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When Open Worlds Start Feeling Like a Second Job
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May 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Driveclub Is a Beautiful Failure
YouTube video by Critical Pixels
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April 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
New video! Let's talk about why Nintendo's new game pricing strategy might not be such a great idea...
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No, Nintendo, Games Shouldn't Be More Expensive
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April 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New video! Let's talk about why Nintendo's new game pricing strategy might not be such a great idea...
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