Video Games are Real

Author: Caleb J. Ross

How are Mario and Hillary Clinton connected? | 6 Degrees of Pixelation [VIDEO]

Today I’ll be connecting Mario to Hillary Clinton. But don’t worry, this isn’t a politically proselytizing episode. I’m simply taking advantage of the politically charged atmosphere here in the US. I’m selfish. So of course next week, it will be Donald Trump, whom I’ll be connecting to Sonic the Hedgehog.

You know that social theory that everyone on earth can be connected to anyone else by no more than 5 intermediaries? They call that 6 Degrees of Separation. I do the same thing here, except I connect video game topics in strange ways using 6 Degrees of Pixelation.

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August 8, 2016
Kiwi Kraze (New Zealand Adventure): Resurrection Sunday [VIDEO]

This week I play Kiwi Kraze, a cutsie platformer that I had no idea had anything to do with New Zealand until recording this let’s play. I’m still not sure if Kiwi is a derogatory term (I’m guessing yes, considering this game was later titled New Zealand Story). But is it as good as I remember?

August 7, 2016
How are DOOM Guy and Shy Guy connected? | 6 Degrees of Pixelation [VIDEO]

Today I connect DOOM Guy—the nameless protagonist of the DOOM series—with Shy Guy—the cute pajama-ed and Jason masked enemy from the Super Mario Bros. series.

You know that social theory that everyone on earth can be connected to anyone else by no more than 5 intermediaries? They call that 6 Degrees of Separation. I do the same thing here, except I connect video game topics in strange ways using 6 Degrees of Pixelation.

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August 1, 2016
Kickle Cubicle: Resurrection Sunday [VIDEO]

This week I play Kickle Cubicle, a cutsie puzzle game that is, quite frankly, still just as amazing now as I remember it being. This game absolutely holds up. It’s not very challenging (which I like), and offers a bit of variety by adding boss fights. You don’t see that very often with puzzle games.

July 31, 2016
How are Hancock from Fallout 4 and Tony Hawk connected? | 6 Degrees of Pixelation [VIDEO]

Today I connect Hancock—the gruff-voiced ghoul mayor of Fallout 4’s Goodneighbor—with Tony Hawk—the famous skateboarder and titular star of many Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games.

You know that social theory that everyone on earth can be connected to anyone else by no more than 5 intermediaries? They call that 6 Degrees of Separation. I do the same thing here, except I connect video game topics in strange ways using 6 Degrees of Pixelation.

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July 25, 2016
How are Harold from Fallout and Pocahontas connected? | 6 Degrees of Pixelation [VIDEO]

Today I connect Harold—the tree-man from many Fallout games including Fallout 2 and Fallout 3—with Pocahontas—the American Indian Chief’s daughter who may or may not have saved the life of an English colonialist.

You know that social theory that everyone on earth can be connected to anyone else by no more than 5 intermediaries? They call that 6 Degrees of Separation. I do the same thing here, except I connect video game topics in strange ways using 6 Degrees of Pixelation.

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July 11, 2016
Yo! Noid: Resurrection Sunday [VIDEO]

I play Yo! Noid, a game that didn’t seem at all confusing during the early 90s when everything was weird. Now, though, understanding more about how video game localization works, this game is super duper weird.

July 10, 2016