Final Fantasy I-III

Studying Pixels

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

2 anni fa 53:17

The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster was recently released for PS4 and Nintendo Switch, and you know Dan has some thoughts about it. It’s another solo episode, this time with Dan and his theories about the Final Fantasy series, it’s origins, and how it came to be what it is today.

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Final Fantasy I-III

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Studying Pixels is taking a hiatus 10:12

2 years fa10:12

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We have been podcasting diligently every week for approximately two years. Now, we decided to take a hiatus to recover a bit and organize some things in our private and professional lives. We look forward to returning, because we have got so many more episodes already planned. It's going to be fun! If you are a Studying Pixels Plus subscriber, you do not have to do anything. We will pause our Patreon campaign while we are on hiatus, so you will not be billed. If you wish to stay in the loop, please stay subscribed or join our Discord , which will also be alive and running the entire time. You are the best and we are looking forward to resume our journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Close Playing (with Theresa Tanenbaum) 43:29

2 years fa43:29

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How do we go about analyzing video games? Well, close playing is one of the most prominent methods to do so. Together with Prof. Dr. Theresa Jean Tanenbaum, we discuss what close playing means and how to pragmatically go about it. Shownotes Well read: Applying close reading techniques to gameplay experiences (Jim Bizzocchi and Theresa Tanenbaum) Hermeneutic Inquiry for Digital Games Research (Theresa Tanenbaum) https://transformativeplay.ics.uci.edu/ Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Replay: Do JRPGs Need to Be Made in Japan? 52:17

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This is a replay episode, originally aired on August 14, 2022. Technically, JRPG simply stands for Japanese Role-Playing Game. Yet, it seems like the genre ascription has taken on a life of its own. Is every RPG made in Japan automatically a JRPG? And what differentiates them from Western RPGs? Here’s our take on the matter! Shownotes Japanische Rollenspiele: Was macht ein Spiel zum JRPG? – Podcast E054 (Behind the Screens) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Final Fantasy I-III 53:17

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Origins of publisher names (Square Enix, Sony, and others) 18:16

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We are all familiar with names such as Sony, Nintendo, Ubisoft, or Konami. But how did these names come about? In this short episode, we explore the background behind some of the most influential company names. Shownotes The Stories Behind the Names of 15 Gaming Brands You Know (Kelvon Yeezy) The History and Meaning of the Ubisoft Logo (FreeLogoDesign) What's In A Name ( 1Up.com ) Sony Company History (Sony) Interview: Former Microsoft Exec Fries Talks Xbox's Genesis (Leigh Alexander) Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Story of E3 1:19:42

2 years fa1:19:42

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E3 was the event that kept the entire video game industry in suspense for a whole week. It brought for bouts of joy and sighs of disappointment. Now, that E3 might be no more, we reflect upon its history. Shownotes E3 (Wikipedia) A Tale of Two E3s - Xbox vs Sony vs Sega (Christopher Dring) Geoff Keighley will not participate in E3 2020 (Christopher Dring) E3 Has Been Canceled (Rebekah Valentine) Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Back to the Mainstream 57:43

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Trends, they come and go. But some peculiarities of video game culture disappeared for a while only to make a more or less major comeback. Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tips for Neurodiverse Students and Academics 1:16:52

2 years fa1:16:52

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We discuss the problems neurodiverse students and academics may face throughout their studies and provide a series of tips and tools. Shownotes Neurodiversity in higher education: a narrative synthesis (Clouder, L., Karakus, M., Cinotti, A. et al.) Autism spectrum disorder: reconceptualising support for neurodiverse students in higher education (Evans, D., Granson, M., Langford, D., and Hirsch, S.) 5 study tips for neurodivergent college students (Cliff Weitzman) Studying tips and tricks: a Neurodivergent perspective (Alice Farion-Renard) 6 Tips For Neurodivergent College Students Going Back To School (Jayar Brenner) Three simple ways to help your neurodivergent students succeed (William Lane) 5 ways educators can support neurodiversity in the classroom (InnerDrive) Students with disabilities (National Center for Education Statistics) Neurodiversity in College Admissions (Independent Educational Consultants Association) Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Replay: Learning Japanese with Video Games (with Matt/Game Gengo) 44:29

2 years fa44:29

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This is a replay episode, originally aired on January 16, 2022. Learning any language is a lengthy and, at times, tedious endeavour. So why not make the process as fun as possible? – On his YouTube channel Game Gengo (ゲーム言語) our guest, Matt, does exactly that. Because how could learning Japanese be more fun than learning with video games? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Revisiting Ludo-Narrative Dissonance 1:12:41

2 years fa1:12:41

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Ludo-narrative dissonance occurs when a game’s story appears to be at odds with the gameplay. When The Witcher has to urgently save Ciri, but must first explore every village and cave, master a trading card game, and visit all the brothels in the realm. But can ludo-narrative dissonance also have creative merit? We discuss precisely this question, based on the article “Game of Twisted Shouting: Ludo-Narrative Dissonance Revisited” by Paweł Grabarczyk and Bo Kampmann Walther. Shownotes Grabarczyk, Paweł, and Bo Kampmann Walther. “Game of Twisted Shouting: Ludo-Narrative Dissonance Revisited.” Eludamos: Journal for Computer Game Culture, vol. 13, no. 1, Dec. 2022, pp. 7–27. Ludonarrative Dissonance in Bioshock (Clint Hocking) Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Super Mario Movie, The Original 59:52

2 years fa59:52

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No, you didn’t misread that. Stefan and Dan watched the original Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993 and they… have some thoughts. Was it a good film? No. Was it influential in the video game adaptation space? For better or worse, yes. Let’s see what it has to offer and what we can expect from the new movie coming out in April. Shownotes Bob Hoskins: 'The Method? Living it out? Cobblers!’ (Simon Hattenstone) Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Magic of Motion Capturing (with Jimmy Corvan) 38:44

2 years fa38:44

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Motion capturing might look so smooth and effortless on screen but it is often the result of an intricate process. Our guest, Jimmy Corvan, can attest to that. He worked at the motion capture studio House of Moves for eleven years and shares his insights on how characters in The Last of Us , Mortal Kombat , Call of Duty and many more games (and films) were brought to life. Shownotes House of Moves: https://www.moves.com Room 8 Group: https://room8group.com Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Review Round-Up: Wo Long, Forspoken, Fire Emblem Engage, and more 1:10:36

2 years fa1:10:36

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We’ve played so many games recently and barely had the time to squish them all into the show. So that is exactly we are doing with this episode. Here are our impression of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty , Forspoken , Fire Emblem Engage , Octopath Traveller II , and the Dead Space Remake . Visit studyingpixels.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Like a Dragon: Ishin! 48:05

2 years fa48:05

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Dan has played Like a Dragon: Ishin, and is very excited to share not only his thoughts, but a bit of a history lesson on the Bakumatsu period, Modern Japanese history, and the ramifications of a game that uses real history for it’s narrative. Don’t miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Replay: Terrible Marketing Choices 58:13

2 years fa58:13