Esoteric Ebb

In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds Bryan and Clint are diving into Resident Evil Requiem, and coming at it from two angles: Bryan jumped on board with the series starting at Resident Evil 7, while Clint has been a lifelong devotee. Developed and published by Capcom, the game showcases a studi…

In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds, Bryan and Clint begin our ascent with Cairn, the 2026 climbing survival game from The Game Bakers. Drawn in by early buzz, we both quickly found ourselves absorbed in its uniquely demanding approach to traversal, one that treats climbing not as spectacle, b…

In this episode, Bryan and Josh check into the Hotel Letztes Jahr to discuss Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. Developed by Simogo and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game marks a clear step in the studio’s evolution from mobile hits like Sayonara Wild Hearts toward a slower, more contemplative e…

In this episode of Pixelated Playgrounds, Bryan and Josh journey through the afterlife in Death Howl! Developed by The Outer Zone and published by 11 Bit Studios, Death Howl is a deckbuilder that merges deliberate exploration, demanding combat, and stark, minimalist storytelling. Set in Mesolithic …