Zach Barbieri
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Editor In Chief - @pixelbytegaming.bsky.social
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Never really do these.
Journalist with imposter syndrome.
Things I Love Include:
Final Fantasy
SMT/Persona
Like A Dragon
VTM
Any JRPGs
Alan Wake/ Everything Remedy
Cozy/Life/Management Sims of all kinds
Most Fighting Games
Really, all the games.
I suck, let's be friends.
Never really do these.
Journalist with imposter syndrome.
Things I Love Include:
Final Fantasy
SMT/Persona
Like A Dragon
VTM
Any JRPGs
Alan Wake/ Everything Remedy
Cozy/Life/Management Sims of all kinds
Most Fighting Games
Really, all the games.
I suck, let's be friends.
Grand Theft Auto VI, is going to be the death of an industry...
Retailers such as GameStop have increased the price of a used PlayStation 5 Pro to $1,400. This is most likely in anticipation of shortages of the console from Sony, as we build towards the release of Grand Theft Auto VI.
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Retailers Such As GameStop Have Raised PS5 Pro Price To $1,400 - Pixel Byte
Retailers such as GameStop, along with other third-party resellers, have begun raising the price of a used PlayStation 5 Pro console to as much as $1,400. This is a $500 markup over Sony's suggested r...
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October 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Grand Theft Auto VI, is going to be the death of an industry...
As somebody that only has 2K25, I'm a sad panda.
2K Games has announced that they will be delisting NBA 2K25, with the servers set to shut down soon after, in January 2027.
This will render single-player modes like MyCareer and MyTeam unplayable.
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This will render single-player modes like MyCareer and MyTeam unplayable.
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NBA 2k25 Getting Delisted, Single-Player MyCareer Mode Will Become Unplayable - Pixel Byte
Following behind several other games in the series, NBA 2K25 is getting delisted just two years after its initial release from digital storefronts. This will render the game completely unplayable, inc...
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October 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
As somebody that only has 2K25, I'm a sad panda.
I did not expect to feel the way I do about Ace Combat 8. Here is my review for it.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a masterful flight combat game, from the engaging story to the frantic and chaotic combat.
Our Review:
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Our Review:
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review – Mission Accomplished - Pixel Byte
I can't remember the last time I got hooked on a game before I even played it. I'm sure it has happened before; it would be weird if it didn't, but I can't put my finger on the exact moment. Well, I c...
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October 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I did not expect to feel the way I do about Ace Combat 8. Here is my review for it.
Meant to post my Lawn Mowing 2 sim yesterday but I was dead... On the Inside... So here it is now.
Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 is a fun sim that is easy to get into. Some technical gripes, though, might limit the audience that can get enjoyment from the experience.
Our Review:
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Our Review:
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Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Review – Grass Better Have My Money - Pixel Byte
Up until this point, my experience with the Lawn Mowing Simulator Series has been vicarious through a friend who would never shut up about it. This isn't necessarily a fair presentation of the game be...
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October 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Meant to post my Lawn Mowing 2 sim yesterday but I was dead... On the Inside... So here it is now.
This is a bummer, but Grave Seasons looks worth whatever wait there is.
Blumhouse Games and Perfect Garbage have announced that the upcoming horror farming sim Grave Seasons will now be released in March 2027.
Alongside this, a new trailer for the game was released, showing the new date and more gameplay.
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Alongside this, a new trailer for the game was released, showing the new date and more gameplay.
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Grave Seasons Delayed Until March 2027, Developers Share New Look at Gameplay - Pixel Byte
Blumehouse Games and Perfect Garbage announced yesterday that the upcoming horror farming sim, Grave Seasons, will no longer be released this year and is now slated for release on March 9, 2027. Previ...
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October 1, 2026 at 9:33 PM
This is a bummer, but Grave Seasons looks worth whatever wait there is.
New segment I'm workshopping. It's like all the other segments, exactly like it everywhere else, except that I wrote it... Which makes it better...
New Month - Who Dis? is a new segment here at Pixel Byte, named after less than an hour of sleep, to highlight some of the games releasing this month.
Spooky season is upon us, and while some offerings will raise some hell, some offers this month are cute and fluffy. Come check it out:
Spooky season is upon us, and while some offerings will raise some hell, some offers this month are cute and fluffy. Come check it out:
New Month – Who Dis? Seven Games Releasing This Month That Should Be On Your Radar - Pixel Byte
New Month, Who dis? October is here at long last. A necessary lull before the storm that Grand Theft Auto VI is released, there is still plenty to be excited for that is coming this month. Here, we wa...
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October 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
New segment I'm workshopping. It's like all the other segments, exactly like it everywhere else, except that I wrote it... Which makes it better...
Well, this doesn't come as much of a surprise. I was already not confident we would see Kena: Scars of Kosmora this year anyway. Can't wait to play the game when they are finally ready to release it.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora has been officially delayed to 2027. Alongside this announcement, developer Ember Labs has given fans some more information about the Sequel, including a new story overview.
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Kena: Scars of Kosmora Gets Story Overview, Now Set To Launch In 2027 - Pixel Byte
Kena: Scars of Kosmora is set to launch in 2027, developer Ember Labs has confirmed. The title was announced earlier this February with a 2026 release date featured at the end of said trailer; however...
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October 1, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Well, this doesn't come as much of a surprise. I was already not confident we would see Kena: Scars of Kosmora this year anyway. Can't wait to play the game when they are finally ready to release it.
My Silent Hill: Townfall review is live, my second of the day. I wanted to love this game so badly. The first maybe 3 hours are phenomenal, then it starts pushing these bizarre and poorly designed elements on you all the time.
The combat is an albatross around the game's neck.
The combat is an albatross around the game's neck.
As an atmospheric Horror game, Silent Hill: Townfall might be one of the best. Unfortunately, elements such as its poorly designed combat weigh it down greatly.
Our Review:
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Our Review:
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Silent Hill: Townfall Review – Alone In The Mist - Pixel Byte
Silent Hill: Townfall could be one of the best atmospheric horror games that I have played. That's a genuine statement. When you start, the protagonist, Simon Ordell awakens on the docks of St. Amelia...
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September 30, 2026 at 8:24 PM
My Silent Hill: Townfall review is live, my second of the day. I wanted to love this game so badly. The first maybe 3 hours are phenomenal, then it starts pushing these bizarre and poorly designed elements on you all the time.
The combat is an albatross around the game's neck.
The combat is an albatross around the game's neck.
Remember when it was theoretically possible to 'catch 'em all'?
Neither do I... I'm so old...
Neither do I... I'm so old...
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has announced that Pokémon Legends Z-A will have a physical rerelease that comes bundled with its Mega Dimension DLC.
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Pokémon Legends Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension Announced - Pixel Byte
Nintendo has announced that it will be launching a physical copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition that will include the title's DLC, Mega Dimension, bundled with it. The complete vers...
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September 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Remember when it was theoretically possible to 'catch 'em all'?
Neither do I... I'm so old...
Neither do I... I'm so old...
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is a blast from the past and a great remaster to get lost in.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will remind you why so many people love the series and why it has maintained such an endearing legacy all these years later.
Our Review:
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Our Review:
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Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Review – A Blazing Victory - Pixel Byte
When Koei Tecmo and Omega Force first announced that they were remastering Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition, my first question was: why? It isn't like a bad thing, mind you; I love Dynasty Warrior...
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September 30, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is a blast from the past and a great remaster to get lost in.
I do love how in complete defiance to the genre, Silent Hill: Townfall protagonist Simon has a hand that comes pre jacked up.
September 24, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I do love how in complete defiance to the genre, Silent Hill: Townfall protagonist Simon has a hand that comes pre jacked up.
So ready for Silent Hill: Townfall! So freaking ready!
September 24, 2026 at 6:47 PM
So ready for Silent Hill: Townfall! So freaking ready!
My Marvel's Wolverine Review is done. Overall I liked it but it does sadly suffer from some choices. I don't know where I expected to land honestly, the character does nothing for me but I do like Insomniac so, here we are.
A fun and fluid combat system and some enjoyable narrative beats can't save Marvel's Wolverine from lacking that usual Insomniac spark.
Our review:
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Our review:
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Marvel’s Wolverine Review – The One Where He Has The Claws
Maybe it's unfair for me to take a look at the character of Wolverine from some form of a critical standpoint; I don't really have an attachment to the character. In terms of Marvel, I have always bee...
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September 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
My Marvel's Wolverine Review is done. Overall I liked it but it does sadly suffer from some choices. I don't know where I expected to land honestly, the character does nothing for me but I do like Insomniac so, here we are.
I don't wear Oakley's because I'm not an assistant defensive coordinator.
That said, the more annoying this is going to be listening to people bitch that this doesn't include the game. I remember having to listen to it for Mirrors Edge Catalyst and it has never been the issue they want it to be.
That said, the more annoying this is going to be listening to people bitch that this doesn't include the game. I remember having to listen to it for Mirrors Edge Catalyst and it has never been the issue they want it to be.
Rockstar has announced a $400 collector's set for Grand Theft Auto VI featuring Vice City-themed items, such as Oakley sunglasses.
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Grand Theft Auto VI Is Getting a $400 Collector’s Set - Pixel Byte
Rockstar has announced that they will be releasing a $400 collectors set filled with gear and merch representing the Grand Theft Auto VI setting of Vice City. The one thing that this set will not incl...
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September 24, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I don't wear Oakley's because I'm not an assistant defensive coordinator.
That said, the more annoying this is going to be listening to people bitch that this doesn't include the game. I remember having to listen to it for Mirrors Edge Catalyst and it has never been the issue they want it to be.
That said, the more annoying this is going to be listening to people bitch that this doesn't include the game. I remember having to listen to it for Mirrors Edge Catalyst and it has never been the issue they want it to be.
This is awesome to hear! If you aren't playing Nighthawks you really should be!
Nighthawks is doing... well!
It came close to beating our "First Day Of Launch" record. This is a remarkable achievement when you consider that this is on TOP of the thousands of Kickstarter backers who already own the game.
So I think we can safely put this in the "success" column for now! Phew!
It came close to beating our "First Day Of Launch" record. This is a remarkable achievement when you consider that this is on TOP of the thousands of Kickstarter backers who already own the game.
So I think we can safely put this in the "success" column for now! Phew!
September 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
This is awesome to hear! If you aren't playing Nighthawks you really should be!
I have done a lot in the past, like, three weeks or so. I feel like shit that I have been lazy this week but my head isnt all here right now.
I wrote my Nighthawks review in a litteral brain fog before having mental breakdown.
I wrote my Nighthawks review in a litteral brain fog before having mental breakdown.
September 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I have done a lot in the past, like, three weeks or so. I feel like shit that I have been lazy this week but my head isnt all here right now.
I wrote my Nighthawks review in a litteral brain fog before having mental breakdown.
I wrote my Nighthawks review in a litteral brain fog before having mental breakdown.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is absolutely phenomenal, and genuinely shows that Team Ninja has learned from past mistakes. This is them crafting something that could be really special.
Featuring blisteringly fast combat and phenomenal traversal, the Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember demo shows Team Ninja at their absolute Best, and should make any fan excited for what's to come.
Our Impressions:
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Our Impressions:
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Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Impressions – Team Ninja In Absolute Top Form - Pixel Byte
There was a period of about 10 years or so when, if you were a fan of Dark Souls but had grown tired of Dark Souls, there was really only one choice for you. That choice was Team Ninja's Nioh. Not tha...
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September 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is absolutely phenomenal, and genuinely shows that Team Ninja has learned from past mistakes. This is them crafting something that could be really special.
Finally finished my Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember impression piece based on my time in the demo.
Expect it tomorrow, or... Later today I guess... I have no sense of time.
Fuck dude... Fucking fuck.
Expect it tomorrow, or... Later today I guess... I have no sense of time.
Fuck dude... Fucking fuck.
September 23, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Finally finished my Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember impression piece based on my time in the demo.
Expect it tomorrow, or... Later today I guess... I have no sense of time.
Fuck dude... Fucking fuck.
Expect it tomorrow, or... Later today I guess... I have no sense of time.
Fuck dude... Fucking fuck.
Have I mentioned how much I love the new traversal elements in Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember?
September 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Have I mentioned how much I love the new traversal elements in Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember?
Well this is pretty awesome. I have never been quoted before.
If you are looking for a vampire experience that really lets you take on the role, I definitely do recommend Nighthawks!
Remember to check out our review on Pixle Byte as well.
If you are looking for a vampire experience that really lets you take on the role, I definitely do recommend Nighthawks!
Remember to check out our review on Pixle Byte as well.
The early reviews of Nighthawks are looking good. Phew!
Guess we can release the game now. Look for it at 10am EST! (two-ish hours from now)
Guess we can release the game now. Look for it at 10am EST! (two-ish hours from now)
September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Well this is pretty awesome. I have never been quoted before.
If you are looking for a vampire experience that really lets you take on the role, I definitely do recommend Nighthawks!
Remember to check out our review on Pixle Byte as well.
If you are looking for a vampire experience that really lets you take on the role, I definitely do recommend Nighthawks!
Remember to check out our review on Pixle Byte as well.
A little late. I needed yesterday to do nothing I was in a dark place.
Anywho, I love the Lufia series so I am very excited to get to play these games. Must be like 20 years since last I played one.
Anywho, I love the Lufia series so I am very excited to get to play these games. Must be like 20 years since last I played one.
Taito Corporation announced they are developing Lufia 1 & 2: The Sinistrals Saga, a port of the first two games in the classic JRPG series.
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Lufia 1 & 2: The Sinistrals Saga Announced by Taito Corporation - Pixel Byte
Taito Corporation, a subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings, has announced a port of the classic JRPG series Lufia. Lufia 1 & 2: The Sinistrals Saga will feature the first two games in the series and is s...
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September 22, 2026 at 5:13 PM
A little late. I needed yesterday to do nothing I was in a dark place.
Anywho, I love the Lufia series so I am very excited to get to play these games. Must be like 20 years since last I played one.
Anywho, I love the Lufia series so I am very excited to get to play these games. Must be like 20 years since last I played one.
I did a review thing on Nighthawks, which I definitely recommend!
Nighthawks is the closest you will come to feeling like an undead creature of the night, which greatly helps it overcome its progression issues.
Our Review:
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Our Review:
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Nighthawks Review – They Walk Among Us Dead - Pixel Byte
Nighthawks refers to a nightclub that the player will eventually own in this RPG visual novel hybrid, not a painting from the 1940's. Artistically, there may be some overlap. You, the player, are a ne...
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September 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I did a review thing on Nighthawks, which I definitely recommend!
Platinum #128 - Wolverine
Never has their been such a disconnect between the game I played and the game the internet was telling me it is.
Is it perfect, no, can I got though a checklist of things I was outright told about that it really isn't, yeah.
Freaking crazy.
Never has their been such a disconnect between the game I played and the game the internet was telling me it is.
Is it perfect, no, can I got though a checklist of things I was outright told about that it really isn't, yeah.
Freaking crazy.
September 19, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Platinum #128 - Wolverine
Never has their been such a disconnect between the game I played and the game the internet was telling me it is.
Is it perfect, no, can I got though a checklist of things I was outright told about that it really isn't, yeah.
Freaking crazy.
Never has their been such a disconnect between the game I played and the game the internet was telling me it is.
Is it perfect, no, can I got though a checklist of things I was outright told about that it really isn't, yeah.
Freaking crazy.
Here it is my Train Sim World 7 review. I'm a train guy now. I'm that dude from Big Little Lies who played with his trains all day while.... Murder was going on? I never watched the show.
The point remains though, I think. I don't remember the point...
The point remains though, I think. I don't remember the point...
If you have the time and are willing to make the sometimes immense amount of effort, Train Sim World 7 offers an almost Zen-like sim experience of driving trains.
Our Review:
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Our Review:
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Train Sim World 7 Review – All Aboard! - Pixel Byte
Everybody has that franchise that calls to them for some reason. For me, that has always felt like Train Sim World, for whatever reason. I feel like it always releases around some other games I am int...
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September 18, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Here it is my Train Sim World 7 review. I'm a train guy now. I'm that dude from Big Little Lies who played with his trains all day while.... Murder was going on? I never watched the show.
The point remains though, I think. I don't remember the point...
The point remains though, I think. I don't remember the point...
Not gonna lie, the whole face scanned Troy Baker villian thing in Marvel's Wolverine is really fucking throwing me off.
September 18, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Not gonna lie, the whole face scanned Troy Baker villian thing in Marvel's Wolverine is really fucking throwing me off.