
Season 1
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 033 – THE EDMERICAN BLIZZARD; SMITHY’S DIABOLICAL PLOT |
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On the final Pixels & Bits of 2010, Ed and D review Super Mario RPG, a game that many gamers have very fond memories of from Super Nintendo. We’ll talk about why the game was so unique, its pros, cons, and comparisons to its piers. Plus, we’ll talk about the damn blizzard and Mr. Eddie’s ability to lift up buses with one hand. Games Reviewed: Super Mario RPG (SNES) |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 032 – HOI HOI HOI! SANTA ED IS COMING TO TOWN… DOI |
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It’s The Pixels & Bits Christmas Special! Join Emperor Big D and Mr. Eddie as we talk our favorite Christmas-related video game memories such as what game systems we got as kids, situations with Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Lay-Away, Nintendo and much more! Merry Christmas! |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 031 – CAN ED SURVIVE THE DREADED MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS? WE’LL TALK ABOUT THAT LATER |
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Emperor Big D and Mr. Eddie are back to review the Legend of Zelda Animated Series, a proud part of the Super Mario Bros Super Show only on Friday. We talk about the pros and cons of the show, whether or not it was worthy of being called a great show or trash. An UTTERLY HILARIOUS EPISODE! Ed AT HIS BEST! |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 030 – A SECRET TO EVERYONE; UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF HYRULE |
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It’s the 30th episode of Pixels & Bits at long last and Mr. Eddie and I revisit a CLASSIC – The Legend of Zelda, from Nintendo. We’ll talk Zelda memories from the past and how the game has affected the rest of the world. Should be an AWESOME show! Games Reviewed: The Legend of Zelda (NES) |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 029 – AN EDMERICAN TALE: BIG D GOES WEST! |
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The Edmerican Elections are over and the political landscape has left behind a number of mutilated bodies from Mr. Eddie and Farack O’Sodom as they battled it out for the crown of Edmerica. But who won? Find out the results of the Edmerican Election PLUS, a review of the Wild Wild West Gunslinger Shoot-em-up Sunset Riders on this edition of Pixels & Bits! |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 028 – C-C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER! PIXELS & BITS GOES KILLER! |
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Black Friday is upon us, but really who cares about getting a deal on something when Pixels & Bits is going to provide you all the entertainment you need absolutely free! On this edition, the Edmerican President and the Emperor discuss Nintendo’s first foray into the hardcore fighter genre – Killer Instinct. How did D and Ed and the rest of the 90s take to a brand new fighting game in the midst of the fighter war? |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 027 – HOI YA D! NINJA ED HIDES AMONG THE SHADOWS |
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Ed and D are back once again to talk about one of the classic titles (as usual), Ninja Gaiden from Nintendo! We talk about the ultimate rule – is everything cooler when you add ninjas? Damn right it is. Plus, what happens when you don’t give Mr. Eddie dinner? Find out on this FUN show! |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 026 – RAZZLE DAZZLE! SLAM DUNK ED BREAKS THE BACKBOARD |
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With the reboot of the franchise on the horizon, Pixels & Bits is here to hop into the time machine once again as the Emperor Big D and Mr. Eddie revisit the 1990s Midway classic: NBA Jam. Plus, your usual wackyness from Ed and D, two superstars bigger than the entire Miami Heat team. A must listen. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 025 – GRAB YOUR ZAPPERS! BIG D: THE GAME MASTER! |
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It’s the 25th Episode Spectacular! Emperor Big D and Mr. Eddie are back once again to extend Pixels & Bits beyond just the video game realm into the realm of video game-based television and on this episode, we look at one of the most infamous cartoons of the 1990s – Captain N. Join D, Ed, Simon Belmont, Kid Icarus, Megaman, and… … ugh…. GAMEBOY… as we attempt to retain our sanity. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 024 – BLOOD SUCKING BITS! EMPEROR BIG D’S VENOMOUS BITE! |
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The final installment of Halloween Month on Pixels & Bits is at last here as Mr. Eddie and the Emperor Big D tackle one of the most slept-on fighting games ever, but also one that perfectly fits the Halloween spirit – Darkstalkers! PLUS, random talk as usual about nerdy game fans, Edmerica, and YOU listener questions! Games Discussed: Darkstalkers [ARCADE], Night Warriors [ARCADE], Vampire Savior [ARCADE] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 023 – THE CHALLENGE OF THE SUPERFRIENDS; THE HORRIBLE NIGHT VANQUISHES THE LIGHT |
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Your favorite video game show Pixels & Bits is back once again. The world’s most huggable human being Mr. Eddie, the President of Edmerica, and the Emperor Big D, the ruler of the Superfriends Universe, are back to continue horror month. Today, we talk the classic Ghouls and Ghosts series, including some talk about the NES and SNES versions as well as Maximo on the PS2. These are some of the hardest video games ever made and we let it alllll out. Games Discussed: Ghouls & Ghosts [NES], Super Ghouls & Ghosts [SNES], Maximo [PS2], Maximo 2 [PS2] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 022 – THE CITY WITH NO ESCAPE! FEEL THE HORRORS OF SILENT HILL |
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In what may be the scariest episode of Pixels & Bits to date, The Emperor Big D and Mr. Eddie review one of the most legitimately chilling titles in the history of the Playstation – Silent Hill. After 30 minutes of horsing around about 90s cartoon DVDs and episode numbers, we get right into discussing what made this game so chilling. One of our best shows EVER! Listen to it right now or DIE!! Games Discussed: Silent Hill [PS1] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 021 – AMMO OR A PAPERCLIP? THE MASTER OF LOCKPICKING: MR. EDDIE |
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The lovely Mr. Eddie and I are back for the 21st episode of Pixels & Bits as we cover one of the world’s most treasured games: Resident Evil. Follow D and Ed’s trip with Jill, Barry, Wesker, Chris and the rest of the bunch into the mansion of horror and suspense. Plus, Ed and I talk about the Resident Evil movie series, angry Ed in a movie theater, taking his dad to Silverball, disgusting Burger King french fries, awful food deals, the un-sexyness of Uma Thurman, and MUCH more. A Fun show! Games Discussed: Resident Evil [PS1], Resident Evil [Gamecube] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 020 – AN ENDLESS STRUGGLE; THE BELMONT FAMILY CURSE CONTINUES |
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Mr. Eddie and The Emperor Big D are back for the second part of our Castlevania discussion. On this edition, D and Ed talk about the next two big mainstream Castlevania releases: Super Castlevania IV on SNES and Castlevania: Bloodlines on Sega Genesis. Or at least we try to: this could me our most off-topic show ever. We talk about the popularity of Mr. Eddie, picking apples, Edmerica, and MUCH MORE! A Fun show! Games Discussed: Super Castlevania IV [SNES], Castlevania: Bloodlines [Genesis] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 019 – HOI D? MR EDDIE’S TRIUMPHANT ANTI-DRACULAN CHANT! |
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Today on Pixels & Bits, The President of Edmerica, Mr. Eddie and the Emperor of the Superfriends Universe Big D will begin Halloween Month with a BANG talking the classic Castlevania trilogy. Plus, your usual shenanigans including Ed impressions (Hoi D) and off-topic ramblings. Games Discussed: Castlevania [NES], Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest [NES], Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 018 – ON “PINS” BUT NOT NEEDLES: ED’S QUEST FOR BALLS! |
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It’s time for Pixels & Bits – once again brought to you by the Superfriends Universe! On this episode, Emperor Big D and Mr. Eddie continue to discuss the classic Arcade Beat Em Ups of the past, primarily focusing on X-Men, The Simpsons, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – three beat em ups that not only don’t have and never had a definitive home release, but were all based on awesome cartoons of childhood (even though X-Men was more comic book based). But before that, Mr. Eddie talks about his trip to the land of chocolate… and by chocolate I mean SILVERBALL!
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PIXELS & BITS STAGE 017 – A MILLION QUARTERS AND EMPTY POCKETS ~ TO THE ARCADE WITH MR EDDIE |
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On this episode of Pixels & Bits, Mr. Ed and Emperor Big D will relive some of Ed’s dearest childhood moments as we present our first volume of our look back at some of the classic Arcade Beat Em Ups from the old days. With Arcades a nearly dead industry, we look back at its true heyday. Bigger and better with enhanced production values – Pixels & Bits continues to be on fire! |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 016 – NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T! WHERE IN THE WORLD IS ED DIFOLCO? |
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On this edition of Pixels & Bits, Mr. Eddie and Emperor Big D go back to a classic in the era of computer gaming! Ed & D attempt to finally catch Carmen Sandiego once and for all! You’ll get a review of the entire phenomenon that was Carmen Sandiego, including World, Time, Space and much more. Educational AND Entertaining – YES IT IS! No, not the game – Pixels & Bits! Games Discussed: Almost every Carmen Sandiego Game Ever [PC] + The TV Show! |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 015 – DESCENDANT OF ERDRICK TAKE UP YOUR SWORD! THE QUEST BEGINS! |
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In what will surely be a memorable episode of Pixels & Bits, Mr. Eddie and Emperor Big D break down the beginning of D’s absolute favorite video game series – Dragon Quest; the RPG that started it all and the highest selling game franchise in Japan. Listen to D completely become a fanboy bitch once again as we talk about the greatness of the video game that made Mr. Eddie miss work! An epic 2 hour show! Games Discussed: Dragon Warrior / Dragon Quest [NES] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 014 – A STUNNING CLASH OF BLADES! EMPEROR BIG D VS. GARLAND AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH! |
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Turtles Week may be coming to a close in the Superfriends Universe, but that doesn’t mean Mr. Eddie and Emperor Big D will stop feeding you some of that Pixels & Bits goodness! On this edition, we open the show talking about Mega Man Universe and then, Pixels & Bits gets EPIC, as Ed and D go back back back back to review the very first Final Fantasy, a game that has been ported numerous times to numerous systems and the one that started the phenomenon. Plus, random jibber-jabber about RPGs, time travel, and other such geek stuff. Does it hold up so many years later? Games Discussed: Final Fantasy [NES] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 013 – HOLY ANCHOVIES ED! BIG D DINES ON TURTLE SOUP… |
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What happens when you douse a deformed Cuban and the world’s biggest nerd with MUTAGEN!? YOU GET PIXELS AND BITS~! Mr. Eddie and Emperor Big D are back once again for another exciting edition of your favorite nostalgia video game show – Pixels & Bits. On this edition, we take a trek back to the late 80s and kick off Turtle Week in the Superfriends Universe with style as we review the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Video Game Trilogy for the NES from Konami. We’ll talk the first three games, pros, cons, and everything in between from the fab four. Games Discussed: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [NES], Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Arcade Game [NES], Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: The Manhattan Project [NES] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 012 – A DOZEN BLITZES OF EPIC FURY!! MR. EDDIE ~ FIND THE KEYS IN THE THEME PARK! |
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Emperor Big D and Ed Difolco are back for another thrilling episode of Pixels & Bits. We finally conclude “The Disney Series” in the Superfriends Universe, starting with Superfriends 71 and ending with this show, where we discuss the original Nintendo Disney game, NES’ Adventures in the Magic Kingdom. Plus, we talk cereals, Ninja Turtles, theme parks, and MUCH MORE! Games Discussed: Adventures in the Magic Kingdom [NES] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 011 – RACECARS, LASERS, AIRPLANES! IT’S A PIXELS AND BITS BLUR |
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After a long hiatus, Big D and Ed Difolco are back to discuss one of the Nintendo’s biggest treasures, Disney’s Ducktales, the video game, by Capcom. We’ll discuss what made this such a classic platformer and what made it stand out even today! Plus the usual banter from the world’s most powerful nerds on things including marshmallows, sexual innuendo, and an unlimited amount of corny puns. Games Discussed: Ducktales [NES], Ducktales 2 [NES] |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 010 – A FURIOUS BLITZ OF SPEED AND POWER! EARTH’S ULTIMATE DECIDING DEATHRACE! |
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Pixels & Bits marches back on the airwaves as the Emperor Big D and Ed Difolco from SuperfriendsUniverse.com discuss one of the SNES’ most memorable launch titles – F-Zero! We’ll also have our random moments of well… randomness, as we discuss everything from Ed’s ordeals at Jury Duty, message board trolling, charity, how stupid TNA is, how stupid WWE is, and much more! Games Discussed: F-Zero [SNES], F-Zero 64 [N64]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 009 – BREAK DOWN THE CASTLE WALLS!! PIXELS & BITS ENTERS SHADOWGATE |
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Ed and I are back from Lisa’s wedding and boy what a disaster that was eh? Dammit Herb! So we decided to do a bonus P & B! On this edition of Pixels & Bits, The Emperor Big D and Ed go back, back, back once again to talk about one of the NES’ classic titles: Shadowgate. We’ll discuss why this genre is seemingly dead and what made it so fun, specially with this title. We’ll also talk PC equivalents, sequels, and much more~! Games Discussed: Shadowgate [NES]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 008 – THE STREETS BECOME ENRAGED!! FEEL THE BARE KNUCKLE STRIKE OF ED AND D! |
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Ed and Big D are back once again to talk about one of the Genesis’ biggest smash hits – Streets of Rage. It is one of history’s most beloved games despite being so simple. Don’t miss a single episode of Pixels & Bits brought to you by SuperfriendsUniverse.com and feel free to drop us a line at superfriendsmailbox@gmail.com Games Discussed: Streets of Rage [Genesis], Streets of Rage 2 [Genesis], Streets of Rage 3 [Genesis]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 007 – UP, UP, AND AWAY!! BURN YOUR SPIRIT THROUGHOUT THE GALAXY! |
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Pixels & Bits is back at it as Ed and D review one of the more infamous Super Nintendo titles – Star Fox! Listen in on Nintendo’s attempts at a shooting game and what made it stand out. Plus, we’ll talk about the sequel that never was (Star Fox 2) and the sequel that WAS (Star Fox 64). Plus, tons of talk on the DSi’s lack of durability, Mario is Missing, Gamecube, and MUCH More! Games Reviewed: Star Fox [SNES], Star Fox 64 [N64]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 006 – WATCH YOUR BRAINS EVERYONE! THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING ED! |
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On this episode of Pixels & Bits, Ed and D are back to talk a little bit about Namco vs. Capcom and Capcom vs. Namco and speculate a bit on that until we get to the main event as we review one of Mr. Eddie’s favorite games: Zombies At My Neighbors on SNES, a game that while it wasn’t legendary, became a cult classic amongst hardcore fans. As usual, your typical random banter, this time about Dr. Pepper Clones, Arcades, Movie Popcorn and rip-offs of the like. Listen to every episode of P&B right here on the SuperfriendsUniverse! Games Discussed: Zombies Ate My Neighbors [SNES], Ghoul Patrol [SNES]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 005 – THE RETURN OF THE ED-I – FEEL THE POWER OF THE FORCE |
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Ed and the Emperor Big D return for the fifth edition of Pixels N Bits. On this edition, we will give the retro-gamer gimmick a rest and talk a little bit about the announcement of MEGA MAN UNIVERSE and speculate just what the dealio with that is. Then, we’ll get to our main event topic – a review of Star Wars Battlefront II for the PS2. Such a fun game. Plus we do what everybody expected – TRASH THE PREQUELS (DUH). Listen to each and every episode of Pixels & Bits brought to you by SuperfriendsUniverse.com. Games Discussed: Star Wars Battlefront II [PS2]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 004 – ATTACK OF THE MAC!! THE ONE TWO PUNCH OF DOOM |
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Join The Emperor Big D and Ed as we return for the fourth edition of the Pixels & Bits Podcast. On this edition, we will bring you into the land of nostalgia to talk about the legendary Punch Out boxing series. From Mike Tyson to Wii, we’ll discuss why these are so great. Plus, more random thoughts on Humidity, Boxing documentaries, sleeping, and ideas for future boxing games. Don’t miss a single episode of Pixels & Bits, exclusively on SuperfriendsUniverse.com. Games Discussed: Mike Tyson’s Punch Out [NES], Punch Out [NES], Super Punch Out [SNES], Punch Out [Wii]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 003 – CREATION AND DESTRUCTION!! THE THRIVING MEGALOPOLIS!! |
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On this episode of Pixels & Bits, Ed and D will go back to the Sim series that started it all. Before The Sims and its numerous sequels and spin-offs, there was Sim City. What was so strangely addicting about creating your own city? We’ll examine the sequels, Sim City 2000, 3000, and 4, and Societies. Plus: wacky pop culture talk about The Last Airbender, crappy movies based on cartoons, Sim City in SCHOOL, and MUCH More! Games Discussed: Sim City [PC], Sim City [SNES], Sim City 2000 [PC], Sim City 2000 [SNES], Sim City 3000 [PC], Sim City 4 [PC], Sim City Societies [PC]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 002 – STOP DR. WILY!! DIFOLCO’S FINAL DESPERATE MEGA BUSTER!! |
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On this edition of Pixels and Bits, Ed the great and Emperor Big D will take it back old school and review the early days of one of the most iconic video game franchises ever – The Mega Man series. It begun as a simple game in Japan titled Rockman and exploded huge into one of hardcore gaming’s most beloved titles. Ed and D will review Megaman 1-3, and talk about why they are so damned amazing. Plus, we’ll get a little bit into The Wiley Wars from the Genesis. Games Discussed: Mega Man 1 [NES], Mega Man 2 [NES], Mega Man 3 [NES], Mega Man: Wiley Wars [Genesis]. |
PIXELS & BITS STAGE 001 – A CLASH OF DIMENSIONS!! ED AND BIG D STRIKE BACK |
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This is the premier episode of what will become a force in the retro gaming world, the Pixels & Bits Podcast. A spin off the popular Superfriends Variety Show, join the Emperor Big D and the prince of balloon animals Ed Difolco as we begin a dynasty. On this historic first episode, Big D and Ed are going back to the mid 90s when 3D gaming began to slowly creep into the 2D video gaming world not only in arcades, but in home consoles as well. We’ll talk about those early 3D titles and the pros and cons of the switchover. |


