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Pixel Lit

The Pixel Lit Podcast is the top podcast in the world for video game novelizations. Every episode, we read, recap, and discuss works of fiction based on and in the worlds of your favorite video games. And don’t worry: we take it very, very seriously. Join hosts Kevin and Phil as they talk about novelizations and adaptations of games like Halo, Five Nights at Freddie’s, Dead Space, Ninja Gaiden, and many more–all while keeping their attention firmly on the topic and hand, and never ever getting off topic.

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#268
Friday · 1 hr 5 min
L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories (Part 2) – Hall and Joyce Carol Oates
Kevin and Phil read L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories, edited by Jonathan Santlofer: eight original crime stories from writers including Megan Abbott, Lawrence Block, Joe R. Lansdale and Joyce Carol Oates, set in the world of Rockstar's 1940s detective game. Probably the most famous author we will cover? Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Phil played: Silver Pines Boltgun 2 Dino Time Raiders (Next Fest demo) Prosperous (Next Fest demo) Reshine (Next Fest demo) Kevin played: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Onimusha: Way of the Sword Tenebris Somnia Hope 01 New to this book? Start from Part 1. Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#267
October 23 · 1 hr 18 min
L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories (Part 1) – Muted Trumpet Noises
Kevin and Phil read L.A. Noire: The Collected Stories, edited by Jonathan Santlofer: eight original crime stories from writers including Megan Abbott, Lawrence Block, Joe R. Lansdale and Joyce Carol Oates, set in the world of Rockstar's 1940s detective game. We are putting on our fedora's and gray suits and hopping back in time Nineteen Fourtynoir. Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Silent Hill: Townfall Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Tenebris Somnia Silver Pines Next: Part 2 Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#266
October 16 · 58 min
Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion (Part 3) – In Which Phil Has a Meltdown
Kevin and Phil read T. Kingfisher's prequel novel about Astarion, the vampire spawn companion from Baldur's Gate 3. Over the author's note! Not the book! I mean book wasn't great either. Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Control: Resonant Silent Hill: Townfall Silver Pines Castlevania: Belmont's Curse New to this book? Start from Part 1. · Previous: Part 2 Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#265
October 9 · 1 hr 3 min
Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion (Part 2) – Astarion Wants Meat
Kevin and Phil read T. Kingfisher's prequel novel about Astarion, the vampire spawn companion from Baldur's Gate 3. I swear to god this book loses a whole ass start for not having chapters. Anyway, Astarion meets a handsome Paladin in this part of the book! So much lust. Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Kevin Control: Resonance Phil Penguin Colony (Demo) Hunter: The Reckoning: Day for Night (Demo) EA Sports College Football '27 New to this book? Start from Part 1. · Next: Part 3 Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#264
October 2 · 1 hr
Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion (Part 1) – We Love Rooftop Henry
Kevin and Phil read T. Kingfisher's prequel novel about Astarion, the vampire spawn companion from Baldur's Gate 3. In this episode we start T. Kingfisher's prequel novel on that lovable scamp Asterion, from Baldur's Gate 3. It's alright. Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Kevin Silent Hill: Townfall Control: Resonant Phil Stardust: Wish of the Witch Acceptable Losses (Demo) Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival (Demo) Next: Part 2 Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#263
September 25 · 1 hr 13 min
A Tale About Digging a Hole
On today's episode we cover the pack-in DLC short story for A Game About Digging a Hole, titled A Tale About Digging a Hole. Lotta hole in this episode, but all told and never shown. Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Phil Hell is Other People Stardust: Wish of the Witch Kevin Onimusha: Way of the Sword Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#262
September 16 · 54 min
Roadside Picnic (Part 2) – Hamfist's Bad Day
Kevin and Phil read Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, the Soviet sci-fi classic that inspired S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and the Zone. Eyyy we wrapped up Roadside Picnic on today's episode! Next week: A Story About Digging a Hole! Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Phil Combo Lands Ribbit Rogue Card Homestead The Well Is Not Empty Kevin Blood Dungeon Onimusha: Way of the Sword New to this book? Start from Part 1. Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#261
September 9 · 1 hr 6 min
Roadside Picnic (Part 1) – Full Empties
Kevin and Phil read Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, the Soviet sci-fi classic that inspired S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and the Zone. In this episode we cover the first two chapters of Roadside Picnic! Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Blood Dungeon Final Fantasy Resonance (Demo) Combo Land Mortal Shell 2 Next: Part 2 Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#260
September 2 · 1 hr 17 min
The Witcher: Sword of Destiny (Part 3) – Eponymous Bosch
Kevin and Phil read Andrzej Sapkowski's Sword of Destiny, the short-story collection behind The Witcher games and Netflix series. We wrap up our reading of Sword of Destiny so we can move on to more easter european novels that later inspired games! Roadside Picnic starts next week! Sign the No Games for Genocide Pledge Whaddya Playing? Kevin Vholume Mortal Shell 2 Blood Dungeon Phil Servant of the Lake ReStory: Chill Electronics Repair Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator New to this book? Start from Part 1. · Previous: Part 2 Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
August 26 · 57 min
It's a Clip Show!
Phil and I are recording a guest spot on another Podcast this week, so to fill the airwaves, I present a clip show! It's the Bonus Episodes that like, most of you haven't heard. These bonus episodes come from our 4 part Metro 2033 series earlier in the year! So if you haven't hear that before, then go check it out now. Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#259
August 20 · 1 hr 24 min
The Witcher: Sword of Destiny (Part 2) – Mimics and Mermaids Oh My!
Kevin and Phil read Andrzej Sapkowski's Sword of Destiny, the short-story collection behind The Witcher games and Netflix series. Geralt and Dandelion run into a mimic, and a mermaid, and another bard! It's a proper D&D party in here! What are ya Playin? Kevin: Wild & Chill (demo) Big Walk Agent 64: Spies Never Die Mortal Shell 2 Phil: Resident Evil Requiem Servant of the Lake (Rusty Lake) Restory Cellar Keeper Iron Nest https://nogamesforgenocide.com New to this book? Start from Part 1. · Next: Part 3 Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#258
August 12 · 1 hr 26 min
The Witcher: Sword of Destiny (Part 1) – Geralt's a Baby
Geralt has the thinnest skin of anyone ever to have "no emotions." Right? What are ya Playin? 1. Final Fantasy I (Pixel Remaster) — https://store.steampowered.com/app/1173770/FINAL_FANTASY/ 2. Final Fantasy XVI — https://store.steampowered.com/ap
#257
July 29 · 59 min
Death Stranding Vol. 2 (Part 3) – Friendship Ending
Kevin and Phil finish the official Death Stranding novelization by Hitori Nojima, adapting Hideo Kojima's game. Sam finds the TRUE MEANING of friendship and unborn babies. And also his touching phobia is cured. Games Mentioned during What Are Ya Playin? The Incident at Galley House The Root Trees Are Dead (referenced for comparison) Shroom and Gloom Slotbound Stardew Valley Warhammer 40k: Dark Heresy https://nogamesforgenocide.com New to this book? Start from Part 1. · Previous: Part 2 Enjoying Pixel Lit? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's the biggest thing that helps new listeners find us. Our Socials Patreon: patreon.com/pixellitpod Discord: join our Discord Bluesky: @pixellitpod.com Instagram: @pixellitpod YouTube: @pixellit Thanks to our monthly supporters John Kline Gerald josh (with parentheses) Kyros HueyBCrabbPannies Songue85 Bran Andyouarehiding Quentin Ménétrier LiveLoveLit Sanguine Flatulence Shane, just read a book already. ChuttBeeks DummyThicc Shawn Frieler themetro2033requester P00hPlays Nate Stevens James Cézanne-Taipale Ruthless Mudder JesusLovesYou22 Garrguyz Aaron Waltz Pim's Crypt Ben Kojis Tim Reynolds BRYAN W KIEFT Christopher Hicks Video Games Are Bad ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
#256
July 22 · 57 min
Death Stranding Vol. 2 (Part 2) – *slaps hood of car* We can fit SO MANY Philosphocial Discussions in This
In this episode we covered chapters 10 and 11 which covered the BIG BAD BATTLE AGAINST HIGGS. We also find out that Higgs's real name is Peter Englert. Goood chaaange. Games mentioned in Whaddya Playin? 1. Hand of Fate: Hordes 2. Forbidden Solita
#255
July 15 · 56 min
Death Stranding Vol. 2 (Part 1) – Somewhere over the Rainbow
In this episode Kevin and Phil cover Episodes 7, 8, and 9 of Death Stranding Vol. 2. We totally would have read this sooner had we known how quickly Vol. 2 picks up after Vol. 1. Our bad! They are basically one book divided evently between the two. Gam
#254
July 8 · 57 min
Catan (Part 4) – Too Many Pages
We finished Catan! Whole lotta pages for that huh? https://nogamesforgenocide.com [https://nogamesforgenocide.com/] Our Socials * Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod [https://patreon.com/pixellitpod] and hop into our Discord [https://discord.gg/sd2tB
#253
July 1 · 1 hr 13 min
Catan (Part 3) – More Threads than a Yarn Factory
The thread count is too high! Story threads that is, not like, cotton threads. Just too much going on over too many pages and some things are over too quickly and replaced by other things. I dunno about this book. https://nogamesforgenocide.com [https:/
#252
June 24 · 1 hr 22 min
Catan (Part 2) – Bibles in Hotel Drawers?
Hmmm, there's some things in this episode that are giving Phil and I pause. See if you can spot it! Or you know, we tell you. https://nogamesforgenocide.com [https://nogamesforgenocide.com/] Our Socials * Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod [https://
#251
June 17 · 1 hr 8 min
Catan (Part 1) – Cozy Vikings!
We are reading Catan, by Karl Teuber and it's good. And long. And also kinda a cozy viking story so far? https://nogamesforgenocide.com [https://nogamesforgenocide.com/] Our Socials * Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod [https://patreon.com/pixellitp
#250
June 5 · 1 hr
Resident Evil: Code Veronica (Part 3) – Poor Steve
Oh poor baby Steve, you were too Leo DiCaprio for this world. Please humbly sign our petition to get SD Perry to write a Resident Evil game [https://c.org/zF8sBPmFfK]. https://nogamesforgenocide.com [https://nogamesforgenocide.com/] Our Socials * Fol

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