Pixels and Playmakers

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By: Adam Martinet

Join your host, Adam Martinet, as you dive into video game reviews from the past and the present, but also dabble in sports as well!

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2026 MLB Roadtrip Recap
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#4
Today at 2:54 AM

I recently returned from a trip to see 5 baseball stadiums in 5 days. Did it suck and I want to drive off a bridge? Or was it a dope time. Tune in and find out!


Perfect Dark
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#3
06/01/2026

Perfect Dark is better than Goldeneye 007, I said what I said. Do you agree with me? Come on by and listen to this latest review and I will explain why I am right and you are wrong. Party on!


Grand Theft Auto 3
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#2
05/17/2026

Back with another fantastic episode and this one we go and take another look at the controversial yet amazing game, Grand Theft Auto 3! Does it hold up? Is it still fun to shoot hookers? Yes, yes to both. Let's Go!


Kingdom Hearts
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#1
05/03/2026

Probably the largest and longest game ive reviewed to date, and the newest. We are talking about the original Kingdom Hearts! How does it hold up? Is the story confusing as ever? Yes, and um yes, but come join me as we go in depth on this classic JRPG.


Goldeneye 007
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04/23/2026

This week, we look at one of the few movie-based games that didn't absolutely suck. Does Goldeneye still hold up today? What are your favorite memories from the N64 classic? The names Dog, Big Dog.


Adam's History with the Chicago Bears
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#9
04/17/2026

The bears and I have a long depressing history, one full of false hope and empty promises. Come with me on this journey and see if there is any hope for the future of the Bears!


Star Fox 64
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#8
04/10/2026

This week, we look at a N64 classic, Star Fox 64. Is it as good as you remember? Did you play this gem in your youth? Let's go back to the 90s and relive this retro classic!


Banjo-Kazooie
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#7
03/25/2026

Our next episode brings to a classic platformer, one of the greatest of all time, Banjo-Kazooie. Does it still hold up? Or do the issues with camera keep it from reaching greatness? Tune in and find out!


Adam's History with the Orlando Solar Bears
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#6
03/24/2026

In our second sports themed episode, we dive into my history with the Orlando Solar Bears! It's not a super long history but there is certainly a lot of depth and memories, let's roll!


Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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#5
03/19/2026

This week we took a look at what is revered as one of the greatest sega games of all time, sonic the hedgehog 2. What do I think about it, and does that soundtrack still slap all these years later? Spolier alert, yes, yes it does.


The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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#4
03/12/2026

Come listen to me talk about and review one of not only the greatest games of its generation but also the greatest video games of all time, Ocarina of Time. I will say it still holds up great today and it reviews very well. Come take a listen!


Adam's history with the Chicago White Sox
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#3
03/06/2026

Come listen to my long history and misery with my favorite sports franchise, the Chicago White Sox. You get to learn where my love and hate come from and also my thoughts on the future. Go Sox.


Pokemon Blue
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03/04/2026

On our next thrilling episode, I review the classic and OG Pokemon Blue! Does this game still hold up today after almost 30 years? Come tune in and find out!


The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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03/03/2026

We dive right into a retro review of one of the greatest video games of all time, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! This game was one of the highlights of my childhood and I've literally played through this game multiple times and I will continue to do so. Enjoy my first episode!