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.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Halo: Epitaph - Part 2
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
We follow the Didact deeper into the domain and into his past. Which involve the fleshy monster from Slither and the clone his ex-wife made of him. DRAMA.
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Book Synopsis
An original novel set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!
Stripped of armor, might, and memory, the legendary Forerunner warrior known as the Didact was torn from the physical world following his destructive confrontation with the Master Chief and sent reeling into the mysterious depths of a seemingly endless desert wasteland. This once powerful and terrifying figure is now a shadow of his former self—gaunt, broken, desiccated, and alone. But this wasteland is not as barren as it seems. A blue light glints from a thin spire in the far distance…
Thus begins the Didact’s great journey—the final fate of one of the galaxy’s most enigmatic and pivotal figures.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Halo: Epitaph - Part 1
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Phil is back! And we are back on our Halo stuff featuring a BRAND NEW book by Kelly Gay! She's one of our faves so we have high hopes!
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Book Synopsis
An original novel set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!
Stripped of armor, might, and memory, the legendary Forerunner warrior known as the Didact was torn from the physical world following his destructive confrontation with the Master Chief and sent reeling into the mysterious depths of a seemingly endless desert wasteland. This once powerful and terrifying figure is now a shadow of his former self—gaunt, broken, desiccated, and alone. But this wasteland is not as barren as it seems. A blue light glints from a thin spire in the far distance…
Thus begins the Didact’s great journey—the final fate of one of the galaxy’s most enigmatic and pivotal figures.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Dead Island with Jesse - Part 3
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
We finished the book! Thank Odin. More Content Warnings for scenes that reference SA.
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Book Synopsis
Welcome to Banoi, a tropical island where you can leave the stresses of the world behind...
Welcome to the Royal Palms Resort - which offers its guests from around the world the ultimate in luxury and relaxation...
Welcome to the holiday paradise where your dreams should come true...but where a nightmare is about to begin....
Because a mysterious epidemic has suddenly, and without warning, broken out across the island. The local islanders, hotel guests and workers alike are struck down - only to rise again, craving the flesh and the blood of the still living. For four of the holidaymakers and a handful of others scattered around Banoi who are seemingly unaffected by the plague, they must face the awful, terrifying reality of a zombie apocalypse. Now there is only one thing left to do: survive.
Welcome to Dead Island... a paradise to die for.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Dead Island with Jesse - Part 2
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
WOW is this book bad. There is a content warning for SA this episode for some real dicey happenings that the book definitely doesn't earn. It will happen beginning at 36:08 and the part ends at 39:34
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Book Synopsis
Welcome to Banoi, a tropical island where you can leave the stresses of the world behind...
Welcome to the Royal Palms Resort - which offers its guests from around the world the ultimate in luxury and relaxation...
Welcome to the holiday paradise where your dreams should come true...but where a nightmare is about to begin....
Because a mysterious epidemic has suddenly, and without warning, broken out across the island. The local islanders, hotel guests and workers alike are struck down - only to rise again, craving the flesh and the blood of the still living. For four of the holidaymakers and a handful of others scattered around Banoi who are seemingly unaffected by the plague, they must face the awful, terrifying reality of a zombie apocalypse. Now there is only one thing left to do: survive.
Welcome to Dead Island... a paradise to die for.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Dead Island with Jesse - Part 1
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Jesse is back and what else would we talk about but the book based on Techland's zombie game, Dead Island!? It's pretty bad! And more than a little racist. And there will be some trigger warnings in parts 2 and 3. But episode 1 should be fine if you're cool with the gore and the subtle racism. So that's a thing.
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Book Synopsis
Welcome to Banoi, a tropical island where you can leave the stresses of the world behind...
Welcome to the Royal Palms Resort - which offers its guests from around the world the ultimate in luxury and relaxation...
Welcome to the holiday paradise where your dreams should come true...but where a nightmare is about to begin....
Because a mysterious epidemic has suddenly, and without warning, broken out across the island. The local islanders, hotel guests and workers alike are struck down - only to rise again, craving the flesh and the blood of the still living. For four of the holidaymakers and a handful of others scattered around Banoi who are seemingly unaffected by the plague, they must face the awful, terrifying reality of a zombie apocalypse. Now there is only one thing left to do: survive.
Welcome to Dead Island... a paradise to die for.
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Mario and the Incredible Rescue - Part 2 ft. HotCyder!
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaahhhhhhhhhh we are finishing up MAH rio and the Incredible Rescue! Here we gooooo!
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Book Synopsis
Mario and Luigi are Enjoying a peaceful afternoon when Toad makes a chilling announcement: Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach! Several strange, ghostlike beings overcame the Princess's guards and took her back to Bowser's Keep.
As the three friends travel into the Mushroom Kingdom, they learn that Bowser used an old book of spells to create the ghosts. As long as the ghosts guard Bowser's Keep, Mario and Luigi cannot pass. To break the spell, Mario and Luigi must search for six special mushrooms. Once all six mushrooms have been gathered, the friends can break the spell.
Mario, Luigi, and Toad better move fast. They have to travel to the Kero Sewers, Tadpole Pond, Forest Maze, Yo'ster Isle, Moleville, and Booster Pass. Can they collect the mushrooms in time to save the princess? -via the Video Game Library
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Mario and the Incredible Rescue - Part 1 ft. HotCyder!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
HotCyder joins Kevin to talk about Mario and the Incredible Rescue! Is it a kids book? Sure is? Are we holding back on it? Well it wouldn't be Pixel Lit if we did.
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Book Synopsis
Mario and Luigi are Enjoying a peaceful afternoon when Toad makes a chilling announcement: Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach! Several strange, ghostlike beings overcame the Princess's guards and took her back to Bowser's Keep.
As the three friends travel into the Mushroom Kingdom, they learn that Bowser used an old book of spells to create the ghosts. As long as the ghosts guard Bowser's Keep, Mario and Luigi cannot pass. To break the spell, Mario and Luigi must search for six special mushrooms. Once all six mushrooms have been gathered, the friends can break the spell.
Mario, Luigi, and Toad better move fast. They have to travel to the Kero Sewers, Tadpole Pond, Forest Maze, Yo'ster Isle, Moleville, and Booster Pass. Can they collect the mushrooms in time to save the princess? -via the Video Game Library
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
World of Warcraft: Rise of the Horde - Part 3 ft. Afterthoughts
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Sam and I finish Warcraft! That's it, nothing else will be happening, just like the actions taken by our protagonist. Nothing.
SUPER SPECIAL thanks to SAM for filling in for Phil during his leave! Next guest will be James aka HotCyder!
Sam from Afterthoughts is here!
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