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My other reviews.. and stuff! - It's a Pixel THING
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Here's my other reviews, in case you haven't already checked: ALIEN 3 (SNES) Review - It's a Pixel THING FUEL: a thought [PC • XBOX360 • PS3] - It's a Pixel THING Top 6 Mountain Bike Games Ever - It's a Pixel THING Batman: The Movie (ZX Spectrum) Review - It's a Pixel THING 5 PlayStation 2 (PS2) Underrated Games - It's a Pixel THING Fuzzball (1991/1992) Commodore Amiga Review - It's a Pixel THING Commodore and the Amiga Mistakes - It's a Pixel THING Ocean Software, Rise and Fall of a Giant - It's a Pixel THING My 4 Best Sim Racing Games - It's a Pixel THING 4 of My Favourite Arcade Off Road / Rally Racing Games of All Time - It's a Pixel THING Please, subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePixelTHING |
Now for something a little different:
Video Game Pick Ups - 34 Games - It's a Pixel THING |
This week's episode:
Deathchase [1983, ZX Spectrum] Review - It's a Pixel THING |
This week's episode is about a "puzzle solving action adventure platformer" that I enjoyed a lot back in the day:
Myth - History in the Making [1992, Amiga] Review - It's a Pixel THING |
Happy Halloween, guys!
ALIEN [1984, ZX Spectrum] Review - It's a Pixel THING |
This week, a "not so retro" review:
Trials Fusion [2014, PC] Review - It's a Pixel THING |
Another great ZX Spectrum title:
The Great Escape [1986, ZX Spectrum] Review - It's a Pixel THING |
Here's my latest videos:
The Untouchables [1989, C64] Review - It's a Pixel THING Late 90s PC gaming Rig - IBM NetVista [type 6793] - It's a Pixel THING |
It's Play Time!! XD
It's Play Time: Colin McRae DiRT 2 [playing just for fun] - It's a Pixel THING |
My latest pickups from the last couple of months! :3:
Video Game Pick Ups #2 - 24 Games + Bonus! - It's a Pixel THING |
Here's 10 PlayStation 2 titles that should belong on the shelves of every video game collector:
10 Must Have PS2 Games - It's a Pixel THING |
From the creative mind of Simon Phipps, the designer of Rick Dangerous, came, in 1992, WolfChild, a frenetic action platformer with super detailed graphics and pretty cool music from Martin Iveson, creator of the original Tomb Raider musical score:
WolfChild [1992, Amiga / SNES] Review - It's a Pixel THING |
Merry Xmas!! :)
10 Arcade Games for Xmas - It's a Pixel THING |
Happy New Year!! :)
Dakar [Off-Road Rally] Games Overview - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#33 |
It's Play Time!! XD
Dakar 2 [2003, PS2] Playthrough - It's Play Time! - Ep.#2 |
Finally, after 6 years of waiting, Motocross Madness fans saw a proper follow up that included, out of the box, a friendly track editor: The Unleashed Editor. Let's take a look at some great stuff that fans continue to make with that awesome tool:
MX vs ATV Unleashed [2006, PC] Overview - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#34 |
Here's my personal Top 10 Intro Tunes from 8 and 16 bit home computers of late 80s and early 90s:
10 Best 8&16bit Intro Tunes [Home Computers] - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#35 |
It's Play Time!! XD
Richard Burns Rally [PC, 2004] - It's Play Time! - Ep.#3 - It's a Pixel THING |
This week's episode is dedicated to another Commodore Amiga awesome and exclusive title:
Assassin [1992, Amiga] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#36 |
My video game related pickups from the last couple of months! :3:
Enjoy! Video Game Pick Ups #3 - 24 Games + Stuff - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#37 |
This week I bring you a very special episode: 15 Games for Valentine's Day! ;)
Valentine's Day Special - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#38 |
Who would have ever imagine that the ZX Spectrum would ever have a Castlevania game in its library! Finally, in 2015, that dream became reality:
Castlevania: Spectral Interlude [2015, ZX Spectrum] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#39 |
Since the dawn of video gaming that only about 8 films, winners of the Oscar for Best Picture, got a proper virtual version.
This week we'll be taking a glimpse to those 5 movies and their video game counterparts. Video Games based in Oscar Winning Movies for Best Picture - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#40 |
Look back at UK publisher Europress Software and review of Mini Office Amiga, one of the many software packages released under the label of this awesome company that has its roots back in 1965.
Europress Software & Mini Office Amiga Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#41 |
Bugbear Entertainment, best known for its Flatout car racing franchise, started its successful career in video game development in March 2000. Nowadays the finnish company is working on the "Next Car Game" that will be available soon.. I hope!
This week's review is to the very first title that came from Bugbear's studios: Rally Trophy! Rally Trophy [2001, PC/Windows] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#42 |
Targa, aka Rendering Ranger: R2, is simply one of the greatest hidden gems on video gaming history and one of the best Super Nintendo titles I've ever played! It's a mix of side-scrolling run’n’gun action and shmup highly inspired by Turrican and R-Type:
Targa [2014/1995, Super Nintendo] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#43 |
Thanks for subscribing to my channel!
Here's my 500 subs celebration video: 500 Subs Special & Future of the Channel - It's a Pixel THING |
The A600 is the perfect solution for everyone that just wants to use the Amiga as a kind of a games console. And, with this Gotek Floppy Emulator, you can achieve just that!
Let's take a look: Gotek Floppy Amiga Emulator Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#44 |
Here's my video game related pickups from the last couple of months!
Enjoy! Video Game Pick Ups #4 - 27 Games + Stuff - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#45 |
My very first PC is back from the dead! It's an IBM PS/1 486DX2 66MHz, and I'm enjoying it right now like I used to when I bought it, back in September 1993!
Let's take a look! Restoring my old IBM PS/1 486DX2 66MHz - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#46 |
Just a small gameplay video on a track that has a nice retro twist!
It's Play Time!! Enjoy! Trials Fusion with a Retro Twist [PC, 2014] - It's Play Time! - Ep.#4 |
This was my first contact with the fictional universe of Middle Earth created by J. R. R. Tolkien, back in 1989, and was designed by late Mike Singleton (1951-2012), who is considered the father of home computer gaming.
Let's take a look! War In Middle Earth [1988, ZX Spectrum / MS-DOS / Amiga] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#47 |
The Playstation 2 has a huge library of games and there are titles that, until now, still didn't have an HD remastered version or re-released on more modern consoles or computers.
Let's take a look at my top 6 still exclusive PS2 games! 6 Amazing Games that are still Exclusive to the Playstation 2 - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#48 |
Spanish publisher ERBE Software fought, in late 80s, a huge battle against piracy drastically reducing the prices of original games. At a certain point, in 1985, created their own branch for software development to separate it from the main publishing business. So, TOPO Soft was born.
Let's take a look at how this all happened! TOPO Soft and ERBE Software in the Golden Age of Spanish Video Games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#49 |
I've managed to grab a 1989 IBM Model M mechanical keyboard in pretty good shape! Let's clean it up and get it ready to rock n roll!
IBM Model M Mechanical Keyboard - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#50 |
Here's my latest two episodes:
Homebrew titles for the ZX Spectrum are pouring down like rain drops! But Stormfinch is kind of special, it uses the Nirvana Engine that can produce an amazing multi colored tiled display never seen before on a Spectrum game: Stormfinch [2015, ZX Spectrum] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#51 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July of 1985 was when it all began for the Amiga family of computers. It was so ahead of its time that everyone seemed to have a problem to categorize it, even Commodore! Regardless of the model of the Amiga, here's the 26 video games that, even today, I still relish playing on my Amiga! Enjoy! Celebrating 30 Years of the Amiga: My Top 26 Games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#52 |
Ten days after its worldwide release on Youtube, Kung Fury has already more than 13 million views.. and counting!
Practicaly at the same time was made available on Steam, iTunes and Google Play the video game adaptation, just like it would happen in late 80s and early 90s! Let's have a taste of Kung Fury the movie and Kung Fury: Streets Rage the video game! Kung Fury: Street Rage [2015, Windows / iOS / Android] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#53 |
Remakes and reboots are so fashionable these days, aren’t they? So, here's a couple of remakes or reboots or both that I would really like to see and play in the future!
My Wishes for Next Year's E3 - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#54 |
Let's take a journey through time and watch the announcements and birth of many of today's greatest video games and systems since the very first year of the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
This is Part 1 of 2 of Pixel THING's E3 retrospective. E3 Retrospective, Part 1: 1995-2005 - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#55 |
Here's the 2nd Part of Pixel THING's E3 retrospective. In this one I'll be covering years from 2006 to 2015.
Enjoy! E3 Retrospective, Part 2: 2006-2015 - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#56 |
Let's take a look at my new T-Shirt & the 22 video games, and other gaming related stuff, that I've added to my collection over the last three months! There's stuff for the PC, original XBOX, XBOX 360, PlayStation 2, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and the Amstrad CPC!
Enjoy! Video Game Pickups #5 - 22 Games + Awesome Retro Stuff - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#57 |
I’ve just discovered the 1992 MegaDrive/Genesis port of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the action game, and I was positively impressed by this upgrade from the 1989 original home computer versions that I’ve played so much back then!
So, are you ready for some platforming action?... Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade [1992, MegaDrive/Genesis] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#59 |
While cleaning and reorganizing things on my renewed room, I was hugely struck by nostalgia when I was going through my collection. So many memories flashed right away through my mind, and I just sat and played some of my personal favorite video games on the systems that I have plugged in and ready to play.
Enjoy! A few Favorite Games on a few Different Systems - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#60 |
This game was released in October of 1986. Two months earlier, in August, Metroid was made available in Japan for the Famicom Disk System. In September, and also for the Famicom Disk System, Akumajou Dracula – aka Castlevania – was, as well, released in Japan. So, unknowingly, The Sacred Armor of Antiriad gave birth to the metroidvania subgenre.
Let's take a look! Antiriad, the very first Metroidvania [1986, C64 / CPC / ZX Spectrum] - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#61 |
33 years ago there was this little thing that, in Europe, revolutionized the home computer business! People were accustomed to black and white graphics and the ZX Spectrum came to the rescue with its rainbow motif!
Let’s take a quick look at its origins and point out my 26 favorite games on the system from this early model to the later ones! My Top 26 ZX Spectrum Games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#62 |
The Rambo movie franchise was always a nice subject for video game developers to adapt and bring that armored mayhem to consoles and computers, so, in this episode of the Pixel THING we’ll be taking a look at the titles based in this 80s action movie hero!
RAMBO video games Retrospective [1985-2014] - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#63 |
Let's take a look at a HUGE donation from a fan of the channel and, as well, the 19 video games that I've added recently to my collection!
Check it out! Video Game Pickups #6 - 19 Games + HUGE Donation - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#64 |
The Sega Dreamcast is turning 16 years old! Well, at least in the United States and Europe! So, to commemorate the birthday of one of the most impressive and underrated consoles ever, here’s my personal Top 10 video games for Sega’s last system!
Happy 16th birthday, Dreamcast! Celebrating 16 Years of the Dreamcast: My Top 10 games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#65 |
20 years ago this revolutionary console took the world by storm. It was Sony’s revenge against Nintendo, but, the main victim ended up being Sega.
Let’s take a look at its origins and browse through my personal favorite 10 video games on the system: Celebrating 20 Years of the PlayStation: My Top 10 games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#66 |
Happy Halloween, guys! :)
Here's Pixel THING's episode #69! ;) Paradise Café, the complete Story [1985, ZX Spectrum] - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#69 |
The Xbox 360 is turning 10 years old! And it’s simply one of my favorite video game consoles ever!
So, let’s just start celebrating its 10th birthday by pointing out my top 10 titles! And, you’ll certainly be surprised with my number 1! Let’s take a look! Celebrating 10 Years of the Xbox 360: My Top 10 games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#70 |
Celebrating the 15th birthday of the PlayStation 2, I bring you a really tough challenge: narrow down its huge library to just 10 titles!
Is it possible?... Let’s take a look! Celebrating 15 Years of the PlayStation 2: My Top 10 games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#71 |
In Europe, the Sega Mega Drive turns 25 in this precise day, 30th of November of 2015.
So, let’s take a look at my personal Top 10 video games for this highly popular system! Celebrating 25 Years of the Mega Drive (EU): My Top 10 games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#72 |
In the 80s, and even early 90s, graphics weren’t, at all, the selling point of video game. Covers and adverts on magazines were!
Let’s take a look at some examples on how to sell a computer game in the 80s and early 90s! How to Sell a Game in the 80s (and Early 90s - EU) - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#73 |
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A new rally simulation has finally arrived!
This year, Codemasters surprised everyone when they’ve announced, back in April, DiRT Rally as an early access on Steam and that they would shape the game with the feedback from players. Let's take a look at what DiRT Rally turned out to be now that its final version is here! DiRT Rally [2015, PC] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#74 |
Many of you will certainly remember the tapes, disks and, more recently, CDs that started to come bundled with our favorite video game magazines, but do you recall when it all began?
Let’s take a look! The Origins of Cover Media - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#75 |
2015 was a great year for the show, so let’s take a look at some highlights and statistics that are shaping the path to where the channel is going!
And have an awesome 2016! 2015 Re-Cap: Best Videos, Feedback & Shout-outs - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#76 |
Year in review highlighting practically every single video game mentioned on the show and some special moments that marked 2015!
Come aboard! It's a Pixel THING 2015 Moments - Special Episode |
Last year I’ve played a lot of stuff, but I believe that only one game was a 2015 release! With that in mind, here’s my Top 5 video games that I’ve played last year for the very first time!
TOP 5 Games Played in 2015 for the First Time - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#77 |
Back in the 80s and early 90s, the hardware and software evolution and inovation were always side-to-side with arcades, and, it was in those obscure and dark places, that I would decide which title I would buy next for my ZX Spectrum or Amiga.
Let's take a look at my all time favorites! A Tribute to Arcade Classics - My TOP 26 Games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#78 |
Let's discover the amazing story of British developer Imagine Software, its ascent to the stars and spectacular demise!
Imagine Software, the place where Dreams come True - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#79 |
Let's take a look at the 37 video games, 2 brand new consoles and other related items that I've recently added to my collection! There's games for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and many other gaming related things!
Enjoy! Video Game Pickups #7 - 37 Games + 2 New Consoles - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#80 |
25 years ago, a tiny and basic character animation lead to one of the greatest video games ever made!
Let’s celebrate the birthday of Lemmings! 25 Years of Lemmings - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#81 |
As seen in one of my last videos, Psygnosis rose from the ashes of Imagine Software.
Let’s take a look at its legacy! Psygnosis, the Legacy - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#82 |
Let's take a look at Microsoft’s attempt on revolutionizing the way we controlled First Person Shooters on PC, ditching the keyboard and mouse scheme!
Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#83 |
As you know, Sony acquired Psygnosis in 1993, the perfect ally for their World domination!
So, let’s take a look at Psygnosis’ PlayStation Years! Psygnosis, the PlayStation Years - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#84 |
Once again, Sony decided to close another awesome European studio that developed exclusive PlayStation titles: Evolution Studios.
Let’s take a look back to their origins and top moments. Farewell, Evolution Studios - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#85 |
As I’ve said on a couple of different occasions, on every system I own I have a favorite pinball video game!
So, this week I’m gonna point out my 10 All Time Classics from the 80s and 90s! My Top 10 Classic Pinball Video Games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#86 |
Let's discover a video game developer formed by the best European programmers and musicians known for their amazing work on the Atari ST DemoScene!
The DemoScene and Thalion Software - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#87 |
Celebrating the 34th birthday of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, let me share with you my gaming memories from those good old days of pirated games!
My ZX Spectrum Memories - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#88 |
Are you happy with video games' prices? Do you buy and support this "new" practice for Special and Collectors Editions?
Let's take a look at video games' prices through the years! Video Games' Prices Through the Years - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#89 |
I thought that it would be great to compile Pixel THING's Episodes 55 and 56 into one, now that 2016 E3 is just around the corner.
So, if you missed those, here you have my 1-hour-long E3 20 Year Retrospective with some of the greatest announcements ever on the history of video gaming! Enjoy! E3 20-Year Retrospective [1995 - 2015] - It's a Pixel THING - Special Episode |
2016 celebrates the 25th birthday of the title that made me proud of owning an Amiga! Turrican 2 - The Final Fight, was the perfect home arcade experience that I was after with stunning graphics and an overwhelming soundtrack!
Let’s take a look! 25 Years of Turrican II, The Final Fight - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#90 |
Let's take a "quick" look at the 80 video games that I've recently added to my collection! In this video there's titles for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 1, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, Dreamcast, and the Commodore Amiga!
Apart from all that, It's a Pixel THING YouTube channel is celebrating its 2nd anniversary! Happy birthday, also, to all of you guys for making this possible! Enjoy! Video Game Pickups #8 - 80 Games! - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#91 |
Pixel THING's Season 3 is here! And with something that I've been always curious to try!
Since last December that I've been exploring the amazing TurboGrafx / PC Engine library and I'm simply amazed! So, here's my 16 Top choices that everyone should also experience! Enjoy! My TOP 16 TurboGrafx / PC Engine Video Games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#92 |
It's a Pixel THING is celebrating its 2nd anniversary, so I thought that it would be cool just to just show you how a regular episode is made!
Enjoy! Making a "It's a Pixel THING" Episode - Special 2nd Anniversary #PORTUGAL |
16 years ago I stumbled, by accident, upon 1NSANE and simply couldn’t resist to its amazing cover! And the sentence “No Limits, No Rules, No Roads” instantly grabbed me!
By then, I was a huge fan of multiplayer over network, so playing 1NSANE with friends was a really fun thing to do! 1NSANE [PC, 2000] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#93 |
The ZX Spectrum 128K was born in Spain, by the end of '85, and was in stores for just 6 months (more or less) being replaced by the (Amstrad) Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128K +2.
30 years have passed so quickly, so let's celebrate one of the most important machines in my gaming life! The ZX Spectrum 128K (+2) - 30 Years - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#94 |
You’ve probably already noticed that I’m a huge fan of PC gaming, since the early days of Point’n’Click Adventures!
So, let’s track down the origins of the Personal Computer (PC) as we know it nowadays! The Origins of the Personal Computer (PC) - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#95 |
Next year, La Abadía del Crimen – or The Abbey of Crime – will be 30 years old! So, let’s take a look at one of the greatest arcade adventures ever made for a few of the most popular home computers of the second half of the 80s!
Enjoy! The History of La Abadía del Crimen (The Abbey of Crime) - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#96 |
Let's revisit a genre that was hugely popular in 8 and 16-bit systems that dates back as far as 1982!
Are you ready for a huge nostalgia rush? Let’s take a look! My Top 10 Isometric Video Games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#97 |
FlatOut was a title that I was really looking forward to grab back in 2004! Followed every step of the developing process and wasn’t disappointed when it was finally released!
Crashing and mashing cars has never been so much fun! Enjoy this 4K review! FlatOut [2004, PC / PS2 / Xbox] 4K 60fps Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep.#98 |
This year we celebrate 15 years since the American launch of the original Xbox! So, it’s the perfect time to point out my 10 favorite videogames for this amazing system!
#Celebrating #15Years of the #OriginalXbox: My #Top10 #games - It's a #PixelTHING - Ep. 99 |
And here we are, Episode 100! What an awesome ride! Come along and enjoy this 1 hour long walk through my man cave!
Thank you all! Without you, this wasn't possible! #EPISODE100 - #RoomTour 2016 & #PickUps 9 - It's a #PixelTHING #special |
Let’s celebrate the 30 years of Akumajou Dracula, the very first title of the Castlevania franchise, released in ’86 for the Famicom Disk System!
#AkumajouDracula (aka #Castlevania): #30Years - It's a #PixelTHING - Ep. 101 |
As part of Ubisoft’s celebration of their 30-year anniversary, they were offering the PC version of The Crew - the best version!
Let's take a look and compare both the PC and PS4 (Wild Run Edition) versions! The Crew [2014, PC / PS4] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 102 |
Celebrating this year’s Halloween, I’m gonna point out my 10-all-time favorite heart pumping titles since I first started playing video games!
So, are you ready for some horrifying and spooky action?... My Top 10 Creepy & Spooky Video Games - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 103 |
So far ahead of its time...
Here's my audiovisual tribute to the Amiga: Amiga Tribute, by It's a Pixel THING - #special |
Spending some quality time with my family @ Lisboa Games Week 2016!
Enjoy! Lisboa Games Week 2016 [LGW] - It's a Pixel THING #special |
Let’s celebrate the 20 years of Lara Croft’s adventures!
20 Years of Tomb Raider - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 104 |
When I first experienced videogames on the ZX Spectrum, I was always fascinated with the loading screens, even ending up memorizing every single detail!
So, here’s a small taste of a few ZX Spectrum loading screens that keeps popping in my mind for these last 30 years! The Magic of ZX Spectrum Loading Screens - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 105 |
Let's take a look at a few video games that I've recently added to my collection! There's titles for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Wii and the PC! And, besides video games, there's other related stuff to watch!
Enjoy! PickUps #10: Video Games + Stuff - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 106 |
A small audiovisual tribute to the groundbreaking Sinclair ZX Spectrum:
ZX Spectrum Tribute, by It's a Pixel THING - #special |
Let's take a look at another monster from the Golden Era of Spanish software: developer and publisher Dinamic. This is their Story!
The Story of Dinamic Software - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 107 |
Have an extremely and amazingly incredible Xmas!!
Be safe! Deleted Scenes - Xmas Special - It's a Pixel THING |
It's a Pixel THING's Year in Review, highlighting practically every single video game mentioned on the show and, also, some special moments!
Enjoy and have a great 2017! It's a Pixel THING 2016 Top Moments - #Special Episode |
Last year I played a lot of different stuff on a bunch of different systems, from the ZX Spectrum up to the PlayStation 4. So, here’s my Top 5 video games that I’ve played in 2016 for the very first time!
TOP 5 Games Played in 2016 for the First Time - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 108 |
The time has come to review Baja: Edge of Control.
This is a game that practically no one played and the ones that did, ended up hating it! Baja is the perfect definition of an "hidden gem"! BAJA: Edge of Control [2008, X360 / PS3] Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 109 |
Let's travel back to the end of the 80s and revisit this unique title that offered so many hours of fun at one of my local arcades!
TOKI [1989/1991] Complete Review - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 110 |
Here's the Story of RoboCop, the video game, based in the 1987 blockbuster movie. It went on becoming the most successful title from Ocean Software.
RoboCop, the 1988 Video Game: Complete Story - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 111 |
Let's take a look at a few video games that I forgot to mention on my last pickups video! These are titles that I managed to grab during last December, and there's stuff for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, original Xbox and Wii!
Video Game PickUps #11 - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 112 |
Point ’n click Graphic Adventures was “the” genre that made me convert myself into a PC gamer by around 1993.
Let’s take a look at my 10 all-time Classics! Enjoy! My Top 10 Classic Point 'n Click Graphic Adventures - It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 113 |
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Lucasfilm Games, later known as LucasArts, was one of my favorite video game developers and publishers since its early years.
This is their story. The Story of LucasFilm Games (Part I) | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 114 |
Let's take a look at 18 video games + related stuff that I managed to grab during the first 3 months of 2017!
There's stuff for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Sega Mega Drive and PC CD-ROM along with other related items! Enjoy! PickUps 12: Video Games + Stuff | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 115 |
Here's the conclusion of #PixelTHING's Complete Story of Lucasfilm Games / LucasArts!
Let's take a look at the last 22 years of LucasArts gaming history! Enjoy! The Complete Story of LucasArts (Part II - Final) | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 116 |
This video is in Portuguese, but, as always, you can activate English subtitles! ;)
Wanna hear me speak Portuguese? Here's my response video to a Portuguese "YouTube chain" in where I answer the question: Will I buy Again? [in Portuguese / English subs] Will I Buy Again? | YouTube Chain - It's a Pixel THING - VLOG 8 |
Here's a few games, from the last generation (PS3 / Xbox 360), that offered stereoscopic 3D support:
Stereoscopic 3D Compatible Games [X360 / PS3] | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 117 |
Check this HUGE donation that was sent to the channel!
HUGE Donation | It's a Pixel THING - #special |
This is a compilation of different videos that sums up my personal experience, and southwestern Europe point of view, with the good old ZX Spectrum that is already 35 years old.
My ZX Spectrum Stories | It's a Pixel THING - #special |
The home computer video game based on Total Recall suffered quite a harsh development process and, recently, the rolling demo of the original scrapped ZX Spectrum version was retrieved and made playable for us to try.
Enjoy! Total Recall and the 2 Weeks Mystery | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 118 |
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1 hour and 22 minutes of video gaming history! Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars, here's the compilation of both It's a Pixel THING episodes about the Complete Story of Lucasfilm Games and LucasArts:
Complete Story of Lucasfilm Games & LucasArts | It's a Pixel THING - Special Episode |
Third Season ended, but more will surely come!
Here's a small re-cap of Season 3: End of Season 3: A Glimpse | It's a Pixel THING - #special |
To end Season 3 and to conclude my Total Recall episode, here's an insight from the guy that saved the game and even Ocean from failure:
SIMON BUTLER's take on TOTAL RECALL | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 118b |
Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of the channel, here's my answers to a bunch of questions that you guys are constantly asking me!
See you all in Season 4! Cheers! Q&A: Special 3rd Anniversary | It's a Pixel THING |
10 years ago, the Colin McRae Rally franchise evolved into DiRT, alongside the advent of the 7th generation of consoles.
It’s the perfect time to recall that huge leap and, also, its origins! Complete History of COLIN McRAE RALLY and DiRT | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 119 |
In 2017 the Commodore 64 will be 35 years old, so it’s the perfect time to point out my 10 favorite SID tunes that I’ve always worshiped and still listen all the time!
My Personal TOP 10 C64 TUNES | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 120 |
The Amiga was home of many mind-blowing exclusives, in so many different genres! Here’s my Top 10 choices that all gamers should try at least once in their lives!
My Top 10 AMIGA EXCLUSIVES | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 121 |
Let's take a look at 20 video games + related stuff that I managed to grab during the last 2 months! There's stuff for the PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox!
Enjoy! PICKUPS 13: Video Games + Stuff | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 122 |
Keep it up... just make sure it doesn't go porn and you're a sure success! Rest once in a while. You sound tired until you saw a bunch of chicks. Weird# I never saw that one before.
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This week I'll be showcasing some vintage flyers from the Amiga and Personal Computer families from Commodore that were being commercialized around 1990.
Enjoy! VINTAGE FLYERS from COMMODORE [1990] | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 123 |
I’ve been messing around with my QuickShot Maverick 1 and ended up discovering a new and far more enjoyable way of exploring certain games that I used to play with a traditional joystick back in my Amiga years.
So, here’s a list, with no specific order, of 26 Amiga titles that I’ve found to be more enjoyable when played with an arcadish style of controller like the Maverick 1! 26 PERFECT AMIGA GAMES to play with the MAVERICK 1 | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 124 |
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By the end of 2000, one of the most satisfying off-road experiences passed completely under the radar of many fans of the genre.
Screamer 4x4 may be an untamed beast, but sure is an amazing ride! SCREAMER 4x4 [2000, PC] Review | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 125 |
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Here’s a selection of video games that, back in the day, remained exclusive to arcades!
Enjoy! The Best UNCONVERTED ARCADE GAMES | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 126 |
I can never repay you for making these videos. Thank you! I liked how you showed the arcade machines throughout the video and so many unique games from creative minds. Goes to show I have a long way to be any good like these PROs.
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I really do not understand anything. :what: :dunno:
You are not small and invisible as to the Pixel Thing (........)... :zip: :no: :nono: In fact, the great and incredible things you have done are worthy of Pixie Thing! :clap: :OK: :awitch: :frodo: |
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Celebrating 30 Years of Barbarian the Ultimate Warrior, here's the Complete History behind its development.
Enjoy! Complete History of BARBARIAN the ULTIMATE WARRIOR | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 127 |
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Here's some shoutouts that I simply had to send and, obviously, my latest and awesome pickups!
PICKUPS 14: Games + Hardware + Stuff + ShoutOuts | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 128 |
Hey PixelTHING,
I just wanted to comment because I don't want to subscribe. It is so cool that you get donations from these people. You remember me of some of the donations I got. I'll have to show you in my thread some times. Please keep the share coming but ONLY IF YOU DON'T FEEL TIRED OUT OF BREATH etc. hehe:OK: https://youtu.be/knLElOTFZvQ |
You asked for it, you got it! Here’s Part 2 of the "Best Unconverted Arcade Games"!
Enjoy! Part 2 of The Best UNCONVERTED ARCADE GAMES | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 129 |
You asked for it, you got it! Here’s Part 2 of the "Best Unconverted Arcade Games"!
Enjoy! Part 2 of The Best UNCONVERTED ARCADE GAMES | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 129 |
For Halloween 2017, I take a look at Maldita Castilla, aka Cursed Castilla, this EXtended and limited PS4 physical release. Yeah, I know. It's a game for current gen systems, but it's a retro-looking game that must be played by everyone :)
It's not a review. It's a tribute to arcade times! CURSED CASTILLA EX: For the Glory of Arcade Times | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 130 |
Today, Uncharted Drake's Fortune commemorates its 10th anniversary! Let's celebrate the console that gave birth to that amazing franchise!
The PlayStation 3: HISTORY and GAMES | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 131 |
Here's a glimpse to my DOS Gaming rig:
My DOS GAMING Setup | It's a Pixel THING |
A small tribute to one of the best consoles ever made:
TRIBUTE to the MEGA DRIVE / GENESIS | It's a Pixel THING #special |
Let's upgrade my sort of home-made "Ikea" Arcade Cabinet where I spend so much of my free time:
M.A.M.E. Arcade UPGRADE | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 132 |
WreckFest, also known as Next Car Game, is my Gran Turismo!
Check this honest impressions for BugBear's next racer: WRECKFEST: My GRAN TURISMO | It's a Pixel THING, In a FLASH |
Locomalito brought us, recently, the remastered version of one of my favorite shooters ever: Super Hydorah! It really takes us back to the early years, and unmistakable feel, of the 16-bit gaming Era!
SUPER HYDORAH [PC, 2017] Review | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 133 |
Here's the 10 most watched It's a Pixel THING videos from 2017 and, also, a bunch of awkward situations and bloopers!
Enjoy! YEAR in REVIEW [2017 Re-Cap] | It's a Pixel THING - #special DELETED SCENES & BLOOPERS :: 2017 Edition | It's a Pixel THING - #special |
100 episodes later, here’s Part 2 of my Dakar Video Games’ Overview, from 1987 to 2018!
Enjoy! DAKAR GAMES :: Part 2 [1987-2018] | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 134 |
Remembering some of Bob Wakelin's amazing artwork related to video games:
Bob Wakelin TRIBUTE | It's a Pixel THING - #special |
The time has come to tell the complete history of the ZX Spectrum 128K +3 and, also, point out some of my favorite games to play on this incredible machine!
ZX Spectrum 128K +3 :: HISTORY & GAMES | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 135 |
The Commodore Amiga had so many amazing exclusive games that everyone should try! Here's a few more!
AMIGA EXCLUSIVES :: Part 2 | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 136 |
Let's take a look at 18 video games + related stuff that I managed to grab during the last 3 months! There's stuff for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, the original Xbox and the ZX Spectrum!
Enjoy! PICKUPS 15: Games + Hardware + Stuff | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 137 |
Let's talk about the PlayStation, in a minute... more or less ;)
The PlayStation :: TECH in a MINUTE | It's a Pixel THING |
Let's talk about the TurboGrafx16 / PC Engine, in a minute... more or less ;)
The TurboGrafx 16 / PC Engine :: TECH in a MINUTE | It's a Pixel THING |
Let's talk about the original Xbox, in a minute... more or less ;)
The Xbox :: TECH in a MINUTE | It's a Pixel THING |
Besides video games, I also love to collect concerts on DVD from bands that I've always worshiped! And, back when they started to appear, they would remind me of those old big box PC games that came filled with awesome perks and extra content!
Here's my favorites on my collection! My Favorite MUSIC DVDs | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 138 |
Let's talk about the PlayStation 3 (PS3), in a minute... more or less! ;)
The PlayStation 3 :: TECH in a MINUTE | It's a Pixel THING |
My 10 CLASSIC PUZZLERS [80s & 90s] | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 139
Action and platforming, combined with puzzle solving within a time limit, are ingredients that really attracts me to this genre of gaming! Here's my favorites:
My 10 CLASSIC PUZZLERS [80s & 90s] | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 139 |
Here’s Part 3 of Pixel THING's "Unconverted Arcade Games" Series!
Let's take a look at 6 more amazing gems from the Golden Era of the Arcades! The Best UNCONVERTED ARCADE GAMES: Part 3 | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 140 |
Time for a "not so retro" Review, and this time around it's all about the recently released arcade racer GRAVEL, from Milestone, that brings back the fun from the arcade racers of the past!
GRAVEL [PC, 2018] Review | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 141 |
This week, I showcase some of the highlights of my Original Xbox collection!
My XBOX COLLECTION | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 142 |
The Amiga platform had so many amazing exclusive games that everyone should try!
Here's 5 more! AMIGA EXCLUSIVES :: Part 3 | It's a Pixel THING - Ep. 143 |
Let's talk about the Xbox 360, in a minute... more or less!
The XBOX 360 :: TECH in a MINUTE | It's a Pixel THING |
Let's play Raptor: Call of the Shadows:
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Let's play ARKANOID: Revenge of Doh:
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My Windows XP [Retro] Gaming PC:
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Let's play Stunts aka 4D Sports Driving:
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Some of my 10 Out of 10 Games:
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Let's play Coffee Crisis on the PC:
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Q&A 2018 | Special 4th Anniversary:
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Donation: Macintosh LC [1992] & More | special:
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Dakar 18 is a new breed of racing games that is coming by the end of September. Here's what I know about it:
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Mega • Super • Turrican • 3 :: How it Came to Be:
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Rally de Africa / Rally de Europe (1998 / 2000, PS1):
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Time to inspect the latest donation to the channel:
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WORTHY: a Brand-New AMIGA game in 2018!
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Another 6 PS2 Exclusive Games :: Part 2
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Pickups 16: Games + Hardware + Stuff
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Evolution of Rally Games :: Since the Early Days
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XBOX 360 Compilations :: 13 Games
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The Untold History of TIMEX Computers:
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Pinball Fantasies (1992, Amiga) Review:
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16 PlayStation Games from my Youth:
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Let's go for a ride on Trials Rising (Closed Beta / multiplayer, PS4):
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Raptor: "This ain't no Dinosaur Game" (1994, MS-DOS)
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Wreckfest :: Online Fun | It's Play TIME!
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