• Gamescast Ep. 72 - The Future of Gaming: AI and Consumer Rights
    Jul 24 2025

    In this episode of the Pixelated Realms Gamescast, hosts Tyler Salerno and Dustin discuss the growing presence of generative AI in the gaming industry. We chat about the Stop Killing Games initiative. Dustin shares his experiences with the game Stellar Blade, while Tyler introduces the quirky mobile game Uma Musume Pretty Derby.

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    46 mins
  • Dustin is late
    Jul 19 2025

    Alex and Tyler return for a chill two-host Gamescast, and this one goes deep. Alex can’t stop rebuilding factories in Satisfactory, Tyler is blown away by The Alters, and we discuss everything from chaotic sim racing drama to frustrating in-game ads, subscriptions, and the rise of game development unions.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Anticipated Games for Late 2025
    Jul 1 2025

    We’re back with a full squad episode—and Dune Awakening has completely taken over our lives. Tyler’s 130+ hours deep and breaking down everything from spice farming to sandworms, while Alex and Dustin weigh in on the wildest survival mechanics and quality-of-life gripes.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Dune and Death Stranding 2
    Jun 26 2025

    We’re back with another loaded episode of Pixelated Realms where we dive deep into the most polarizing games and hottest takes in the industry right now. From debating whether Death Stranding 2 has any shot at success, to sharing our Dune Awakening obsessions (and frustrations), this episode is packed. We also explore the insane pricing shifts in gaming, League of Legends nostalgia, and whether Kojima’s legacy is carrying his games too far.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • We are back!
    Jun 18 2025

    After a long hiatus, we're back and catching up on everything we’ve missed in gaming. From the disappointing launch of the Switch 2 and the $10 tutorial scandal, to the surprisingly addicting Dune: Awakening and the divisive Elden Ring: Night Reign, we’ve got a lot to say.

    We also dive into the new Mario Kart World, debate if Lego Star Wars is the ultimate game for toddlers, and try to figure out why Nintendo left Zelda and Mario behind at launch. Plus: retro game hauls, anime tangents, and the games stuck in our ever-growing backlogs.

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    1 hr
  • The Gaming Industry Is on the Brink of Collapse
    Feb 22 2025

    This week, we’re tackling some of the biggest stories in gaming—from Marvel Rivals' surprise layoffs to the ongoing debate about GTA 6’s potential $100 price tag. Plus, we dive into our experiences with Delta Force’s brutal matchmaking, Avowed’s gameplay depth, and whether sports games should become live service titles instead of annual releases.

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    58 mins
  • Avowed First Impressions + DICE Awards Breakdown
    Feb 18 2025

    In this episode of the Pixelated Realms Games Cast, hosts Tyler Salerno and Dustin discuss their weekend activities, delve into gaming statistics regarding player behavior, and share their experiences with the highly anticipated game 'Avowed'. They explore the expectations for game length in RPGs, the recent Elden Ring expansion, and the pros and cons of mobile gaming devices like the PS Portal and Steam Deck. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on favorite mobile games and highlights from the DICE Awards, where 'Astrobots' took home multiple accolades, including Game of the Year.

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    51 mins
  • GTA 6 is going to make everything more expensive
    Feb 12 2025

    In this episode of Pixelated Realms, we dive into Rockstar’s controversial plans for GTA 6’s potential $100 price tag and what that means for the future of game pricing. Plus, we break down PlayStation’s unexpected network outage and how it exposed some frustrating DRM issues. We also talk about our latest gaming obsessions like Delta Force, Warhammer: Dawn of War 2, and Silent Hill 2 (spoiler: Alex is NOT a fan).

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    57 mins