Episode 13

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6th May 2026

Pixelaged Episode 13 - Why Open World Games Feel Different Now

Bryan and Will explore the evolution of open world video games from Nintendo classics to modern masterpieces, and how these gaming experiences mirror real-life behaviors and decision-making.

Our Discord is now live! Not to mention we've uploaded Shorts on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. You can find more here:

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A huge thank-you to Ron — a very talented musician and excellent guitarist whose work brings our intros and outros to life. You can find his music at the links in the episode description.

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About the Podcast

Pixelaged
Two friends from different generations discuss gaming, nostalgia, and backlog woes.

Join Will, the millennial and Bryan, the Gen-Xer as they defend their generational gaming superiority.

Episodes release weekly on Wednesday's.

"pixelaged" (adj)

pix·el·aged \pik-səl-ajd\

Definition - Aging alongside the evolution of video games; feeling nostalgia for the 8‑bit past while living in a 4K present.

Example sentence:
Now in his thirties, he felt distinctly pixelaged—still cherishing the chiptune soundtracks of his childhood even as he mastered the latest ultra‑realistic titles.