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It may not be perfect, but it's a shame this unique Picross game never made its way to America.

Picross is hands-down my favorite pick-up-and-play puzzle title of all time. I've played nearly every game based on nonograms I could get my hands on, including flash ones online. However, due to being Japan only releases, there were two big Picross titles that eluded me for a while, Picross 2 and Mario's Super Picross. After scouring eBay for an available copy of either title I was delighted to see that both games were relatively inexpensive as far as imports go and impulsively purchased them both. After their very long journey to my house across thousands of miles it was only right to play them immediately, and since Picross 2 arrived first, it received the honor of the first playthrough.

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Join us on Saturday night, 9/24, for a celebration of 2 years of PixlBit! Update: Join us at a little after 8:00 pm EDT for the start!

Believe it or not, PixlBit's second birthday is just about upon us. Like last year, we intend to celebrate with a live PlayBit, but this year, we're stepping up our game. On Saturday 9/24 at 8:00 PM EDT we'll be kicking off the celebration. This year, we'll have a few more people on hand - Nick, Chessa, Jason Ross, Stanton Daries, and Sam Hawkins will all be present. We're also planning on giving away some rare E3 2010 swag to some readers and contributors. Qualifying for the prizes is easy, so check out the details! Click through for our live feed!

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Delayed due to some technical difficulties, the latest issue of PixlTalk is finally available!

With the PS3 price drop, Nick, Chessa, Jason, and Nate talk about the effectiveness of the cut and if it will pull in a larger market share for the third place Sony system. This leads very naturally into a discussion on the Microsoft-Sony team up rumor, which also brings up a discussion of the proper resting place of the casual gamer (hint: it's not the Wii).

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After some comments insulting gamers are made on the Today Show, Chessa rallies the crew to talk about the perception of the gaming culture in American society.

This week's episode comes in two parts, but the most prominent portion of the show is based around some comments made on the Today Show about men in their thirties playing games. The comments enraged Chessa upon first hearing them, compelling her to round up the PixlTalk crew to discuss what was said and how people perceive gamers in America.

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Updated graphics and refined gameplay breathe new life into the classic masterpiece.

In my twenty-three years of gaming, no other title has had more of an impact on me than The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. My first playthrough was a magical twenty-hour experience that I’ll never forget, and one that will forever hold a special place in my heart. But the real beauty of Ocarina of Time, is that my story isn’t unique. It defined a generation for gamers all around the world, which is why many regard it to this day as the best video game experience ever created. Now, the epic tale of a boy and his fairy returns to the gaming world, bringing with it beautifully updated graphics, vast animation improvements, a hint system, and the same whimsical charm that hooked players over a decade ago.

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