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PixlBitNick

@nick.pixlb.it

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Creator of the Burning Star SMW hack series. Director/Owner of PixlBit Studios and creator of PixlCross. pixlb.it

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 07/10/2026

Why would AI be doing my knowledge work anyway? I wouldn't outsource that shit to AI for any reason ever. Fucking techbro brainrot nonsense. Fuck GenAI.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 06/10/2026

It's hard to believe that a single person could make a Souls-like that's this good, but Torchlight Games has done it with False Hero. If you're a fan of the older Souls games, this is a must-buy game. Check out the PixlBit review below. pixlb.it/articles/d78...

False Hero Review - PixlBit

A one man dev team delivers one of the best Souls-likes on the market.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 06/10/2026

It's very cool that I was able to upgrade my base PS4 copy of The Witcher 3 to the full-on remaster for free. Buuuuut... this game is (still) just not for me. I've tried so many times, but I just can't get into it.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 05/10/2026

This has been such a huge problem for PixlBit since I relaunched it. Fucking infuriating.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 04/10/2026

The new Castlevania game seems to be shaping up well. I did a quick preview on the demo, which is definitely worth checking out pixlb.it/articles/c77...

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Preview - PixlBit

Can the Dead Cells devs reignite the Castlevania series?

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 01/10/2026

Fuck this shit.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 01/10/2026

I made the mistake of playing Star Fox Adventures in the year 2026. Don't make the same mistake as me. pixlb.it/articles/937...

Star Fox Adventures Review Rewind - PixlBit

Don't do it. I know you might want to, but don't.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 26/09/2026

Playing False Hero, and it's a surprisingly good Soulslike. One man team, six years of work. I'll be reviewing it when I'm done, but so far, I'm really enjoying it.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 16/09/2026

Fuck off, couch fucker.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 15/09/2026

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 11/09/2026

"GenAI is changing our world; it’s deskilling workers, weakening labor power, increasing the surveillance power of institutions, and reducing our collective agency and intelligence." I explore GenAI through the lens of labor power. Please check it out and share it around: pixlb.it/articles/873...

The Modern Luddite’s Dilemma - PixlBit

Why Workers Must Resist the AI Machine

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 11/09/2026

Maybe we shouldn't make huge ass games with absurd graphics and get scope under control. Or just collapse the games industry, whatever, hard to care anymore these days. As someone who has actually run a company, this feels like an easy problem to solve, but number must go up!

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 09/09/2026

Solid direct, Metroid Ravenous looks awesome, and I'm excited for the new 3D Kirby. Plus, the Mario Kart World update was a nice addition, as was learning about Protoman being playable in the new Mega Man game.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 08/09/2026

I really want to want this Ocarina remake, but it's going to come down to price. It's gorgeous, for sure, and the QoL upgrades are nice, but it's going to be the same game I've played literally dozens of times with no variance. I really wanted some new shit in there.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 07/09/2026

Tomorrow, we're due to learn more about the Ocarina remake. I'm personally hoping for Nintendo to really do some work on the game rather than slap a new coat of paint on it. I wrote up my thoughts for PixlBit, but how about you, what are you hoping for? pixlb.it/articles/b56...

Anticipating the Ocarina of Time Remake - PixlBit

What will Nintendo do in their soon-to-be-released remake of the seminal classic?

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 03/09/2026

It's kind of amazing that every day, there's new gaming news that just seems horrible. These companies know that they only sell entertainment, right? I can just not buy your bullshit and it's exceedingly easy for me to do that. I have more games already than I can play in a lifetime, just saying.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 03/09/2026

Fuck Harry Potter and JK Rowling

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 02/09/2026

Lake Ontario, Gulf of Mexico. I used to live by both. Those are the names.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 27/08/2026

Just saw some GTA6. The graphics were impressive for sure, but it just looks like more GTA. That series really lost me after Vice City. I tried with 5 for a couple of hours, but I hated it; I couldn't imagine slogging through more of the same. It'll be nice when I can stop hearing about it, though.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 26/08/2026

I had the pleasure of playing The Duskbloods in its network test this weekend and it's shaping up to be quite the fun experience. If you want to learn more and read my impressions, I just posted a Hands-On Preview on PixlBit: pixlb.it/articles/470...

Hands on with The Duskbloods Network Test - PixlBit

A promising online experience that complements last year's co-op focused, Elden Ring: Nightreign, satiating the PvP focused From fans.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 23/08/2026

There is a ton of depth in this game and I feel like I picked up more of the nuance after this second session. I think even by the end of the network test, I'm still going to be learning a lot. It's got an even steeper learning curve than Nightreign did, but that knowledge definitely translates.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 22/08/2026

The Duskbloods is really sick so far. It feels like an extension of what was created with Nightreign but oriented more around PvP than co-op, even though that is also present here. I'm going to be playing a lot of this when it releases.

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Benn Jordan @bennjordan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Flock takes their privacy very seriously. But the ethical gray area in surveillance technology works both ways. Under no circumstances should elected officials or public servants enjoy an expectation of privacy when spending tax dollars to attend a surveillance lobbying event.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 20/08/2026

Hell of a way to celebrate 17 years of PixlBit. I'm super excited for this release!

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 14/08/2026

You might've seen Knytt Classic go up for free on Steam and GOG, maybe you grabbed it, but if you haven't yet - you totally should. I wrote up a quick Review/Recommendation on the game, but if you like 2D platformers even a little, you should give it a go: pixlb.it/articles/989...

Knytt Classic Review - PixlBit

A platforming maze worth exploring.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 14/08/2026

I've been drafting a big ass article for PixlBit about Gen AI. It's a topic I have a lot to say about, and while PB isn't the best outlet for it, I want to say it somewhere. The conversation around AI always feels very narrow, and I'm hoping to generate some conversation by broadening things up.

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e.w. niedermeyer @niedermeyer.online · 13/08/2026

14 million souls ended in a single year by Elon Musk's cruelty and stupidity Here are some of the comparisons: Rwandan genocide: 800k dead Cambodian genocide: 3 million dead The Holocaust: 7 million dead

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 13/08/2026

Fuck yeah

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 10/08/2026

I've been patiently waiting for this game for a few years now, but I'm glad I got to take it for a spin. See my thoughts on Agent 64: Spies Never Die in my latest PixlBit review pixlb.it/articles/450...

Agent 64: Spies Never Die Review - PixlBit

A Rare shooter for the modern era.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 07/08/2026

Ahahahaha everything is the dumbest.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 05/08/2026

PixlBit is getting bot-attacked at the moment. I am trying to set up some guards to remove these bots, but over the next couple hours, things might be slow while I resolve things.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 31/07/2026

Check out the latest episode of PixlTalk - I chat about Agent 64, Penny's Big Breakaway, and concerning trends in both AAA and indie games. pixlb.it/articles/18b...

PixlTalk Episode 85 - Rogue-no-like - PixlBit

Nick dives into some of his observations of trends in both the AAA gaming space as well as the indie scene. Tune in for his latest thoughts!

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 31/07/2026

I will also continue my plan of not buying shit from Sony.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 31/07/2026

Short form posting is live on PixlBit, check out the screenshot below! Just click the new Follow filter to see content from the people you follow - "Bits" will specifically show up in there. Hopefully this strikes a nice balance between long form content and short form updates.

Image showing https://pixlb.it and the new Bit posting feature, with the first Bit on the site.

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🏴‍☠️ Maddox 🏴‍☠️ @maddox.xmission.com · 29/07/2026

The censorship of giphy continues. Searching for "trump epstein" or "epstein trump" showed the famous gif of them partying together. All of these gifs have been removed and the search-term has been white-washed. Same with January 6th gifs. They're trying to rewrite / bury history.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 22/07/2026

Signed up for The Duskbloods network test, here's to hoping I get in! After Nightreign, I am way more excited for this game.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 17/07/2026

PixlTalk is back for another episode - this time I talk about what I've been playing and a special topic on the new Wild-era Zelda games. Subscribe to our feed here, Spotify and Apple links coming soon: media.pixlb.it/rss/podcasts... youtu.be/qO0jvNuuxrs?...

PixlTalk Episode 84 - Engineering the Fun Out

YouTube video by PixlBit

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 16/07/2026

Guess somebody doesn't know much about the luddites. George, your opinion sucks as much as your movies.

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Julian Titus @juliantitus.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I’m not sure what the future is of The Stage Select, because I’m not sure what my future is. But this week we talk some video games and some movies, and it would mean the world if you listened. Also fuck cancer. player.captivate.fm/episode/8be1...

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Episode 109: They're From Oklahoma; No One Cares

Quickly and easily listen to The Stage Select for free!

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 14/07/2026

It's been out for a few years at this point, but if you haven't played it yet, you absolutely should. pixlb.it/articles/9ba...

Pseudoregalia Review - PixlBit

Peak platforming with PS1 paint

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 11/07/2026

At E3, I met Hideo Kojima, Reggie Fils-Aime, Charles Martinet, James Rolfe, and I got to hang in a closed door presentation with Eiji Aonuma. Also funny, but I met Cammie Dunaway at the bar at a Nintendo party, and she was a little tipsy and kind of flirty. I miss E3 sometimes lol

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 11/07/2026

Tried something new for PixlBit and did a solo reboot of our PixlTalk podcast. I recorded it as a video, but I'll release the audio and create a unified podcast feed for all the podcasts in the PB archive. youtube.com/watch?v=jzcY...

PixlTalk Episode 83 - Reboot

YouTube video by PixlBit

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 09/07/2026

I love me some Star Fox - the remake on the Switch 2 turned out mighty fine. Check out my review on PixlBit! pixlb.it/articles/3c5...

Star Fox Review - PixlBit

When a remake looks and plays this well, it's hard to complain.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 08/07/2026

Microsoft has no strategy. This right here is the proof. Like I said in my latest PB editorial, they are flailing. They don't know how to right the ship, but they'll happily slash staff to make it seem like things are better, strictly because the Financials short term improved.

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🏴‍☠️ Maddox 🏴‍☠️ @maddox.xmission.com · 08/07/2026

I keep seeing claims that Mitch McConnell has been declared brain dead. Cool but does anyone know why he's in the hospital?

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 07/07/2026

Apparently after Sony's announcement the other day, Microsoft was like "hold my beer." Decided to do a bit more writing on PixlBit about the situation. pixlb.it/articles/1ab...

Microsoft Shreds More of the Industry - PixlBit

Laying off 1600 employees today and offloading four studios, Microsoft begin restructuring their gaming division.

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PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 04/07/2026

Neat. Just updated my handle here to @nick.pixlb.it to align with all the new PixlBit stuff going on.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 04/07/2026

Just pushed a bunch of bug fixes out for PixlBit. Still a few more lingering issues to deal with and then I can start getting to work on some new features. In case you missed it, I posted an editorial about Sony's latest announcements, check it out: pixlb.it/articles/a56...

The Anti-Consumer Future of Gaming - PixlBit

With the news of the end of physical game production for PlayStation, gamers take another blow.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 02/07/2026

I mentioned PixlBit is back, right!? Anyway, I decided to write an editorial after Sony's announcement yesterday on the growing anti-consumer actions of the industry. Take a look, join the site, and tell me what you think! pixlb.it/articles/a56...

The Anti-Consumer Future of Gaming - PixlBit

With the news of the end of physical game production for PlayStation, gamers take another blow.

PixlBitNick @nick.pixlb.it · 01/07/2026

Psst... hey guys... guess what... 🚨 PIXLBIT 3.0 IS LIVE NOW 🚨 This is not a drill - get over there and get your account set up or migrated and join us! pixlb.it/articles/a22...

Welcome to PixlBit 3.0! - PixlBit

After many years of talking about it, it's finally here.