November 9, 2019 scottcjones

Kira is a poet who lives in the Midwest. But she comes from a hard background. Kira’s father was a drug dealer. Her mom was an addict. Kira is the youngest of six. Not surprisingly, she grew up feeling unwanted, feeling like she shouldn’t exist. But a Kingdom Hearts game taught her an important lesson about herself and put Kira on the path to discovering her truest self. **WARNING: This episode contains references to drug abuse. Discretion is advised.**

Kira’s personal website: https://kiraburton.wordpress.com/

Kira’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/iconoclastgrey

Quentin Flynn’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/quintonflynn

Square-Enix Kingdom Hearts Twitter: https://twitter.com/KINGDOMHEARTS

Square-Enix Store: https://store.na.square-enix-games.com/en_US/

This week’s episode of @heavilypix centers around this sweet guy:



“Dude. Like, how many swords do you need…?”



*swoon*



Need a little pick-me-up? Give this a listen:



This guy gets his $110 haircuts at the same place that @Victor_Lucas does. #whatstyle #mousse

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October 20, 2019 scottcjones

Steve is a gamer from Toronto who was born with an eye condition called nystagmus. As a result, his vision is severely compromised. Steve is legally blind. Despite his condition, Steve still plays games. And, surprisingly, he does this publicly on his Youtube channel, Blind Gamer. On this episode of Heavily Pixelated, Steve revisits a trying time in his life when a video game based on The Matrix films gave him the answers that he was looking for. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and, best of all, you’ll understand blindness in an entirely new way after listening to Steve’s incredible story.

Steve’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWREyqj2spI0KiWHp09Fvg

Steve_Saylor_YouTube

Nystagmus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nystagmus

The Matrix trailer (1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8e-FF8MsqU

What Steve sees when he plays games (excellent video!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-vrKFmz1pY

Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevesaylor

Steve_Saylor_Twitter

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October 6, 2019 scottcjones 2Comments

Jason is a nerd from the U.K. who, thanks to his mother, grew up with a gigantic computer in his bedroom.

Then Jason met a girl named Paola. The two fell in love and got married. Then Paola contracted a rare, life-threatening illness that would change both of their lives forever. Though they were housebound for 20+ years, Jason and Paola were able to travel to alternate worlds, thanks to video games. If you’re a fan of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series, then this episode is not to be missed.

A LOOK BACK…


The young couple enjoys a holiday together.


Jason & Paola, out for a walk together.

Paola: Fighting like hell, as always.
Follow Jason on Twitter: @Calranthe

RELEVANT LINKS:

LINK: This is the MUD that Jason and Paola created together. http://www.edgeofmidnight.org **Warning: The MUD is intended for mature audiences only. Discretion is advised.**

LINK: Jason’s incredible “I’m Amazing” video P.S. I absolutely love the shirt that Jason is wearing in this video.

LINK: This is a documentation of Paola’s illness and life. http://deviantedge.org

LINK: This is Paola’s artwork, which is available for purchase. http://deviantedge.org/index.php/art-for-sale-page-1/


LINK: Jason tells the story of Paola here. http://deviantedge.org/index.php/a-carers-tale-in-different-formats-for-download/

LINK: Jason’s Youtube Channel where he sometimes cooks, believe it or not. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0l4UJXXXVlYA1bxKUcJRQ?

LINK: Jason says: “We gamed on Elder scrolls Daggerfall, Fallout 1,and we jumped into online gaming with Meridian 59 (which still exists on Steam!). Server 102 was our home. This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqDnzt_Ub7A is the main tune from the game. Even now, when I hear that tune, it sends shivers down my spine. Because it reminds me of exploring our first online MMO together.

LINK: A series of vintage photos of Jason and Paola during their early years together. http://deviantedge.org/index.php/the-beginning/

LINK: A Youtube video wishing Paola a happy birthday, from her gamer friends. (I find this video incredibly moving.) (I love gamer friends. -Scott) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELPZIV5N74w

LINK: This is the Reddit post that started it all. https://www.reddit.com/r/thedivision/comments/b4d861/thank_you_again_massive_and_ubisoft_you_may/ (Note: Writer Matt Bertz sent it to me. Thanks, Matt, sincerely)

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September 21, 2019 scottcjones

It’s a tale as old as time, people: A sweet kid from the heartland (Matt) moves to Los Angeles and – POOOOF! – magically transforms into a glam rocker. One day the glam rocker goes to the dentist to have his teeth cleaned. But what Matt doesn’t know is that his life will never be the same again after this.

Packed with exhilarating highs and I-can’t-take-anymore lows, this is an absolutely thrilling Heavily Pixelated story. Above all, it’s a much-needed reminder that the barrier between us and whatever comes next is far thinner than we think it is.

Also: If you’re a fan of the Dishonored series (Arkhane/Bethesda), then this episode is most definitely for you.


Matt and his daughter, Ashley:
Matt Moss & Ashley Moss

Matt, Ashley:
Matt Moss & Ashley Moss

Matt, top right:
Matt's Glam Rocker Days

Matt during a solo:
Matt's Glam Rocker Days

Matt, playing his “Flying V.”
Matt Moss Playing His Flying V Guitar

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September 8, 2019 scottcjones

A brother telephones his older sister in 2018 and asks her to help him install Red Dead Redemption 2 on his PS4. But the sister — Christine — is distracted that night and tells her brother that she’ll phone him the next day, promise.

But what Christine doesn’t know is that this phone call is the last time the two of them will ever talk.

**WARNING: This episode contains references to narcotics/narcotic usage. Listener discretion is advised.**


Christine’s famous Captain America photo:
Christine Captain America Cosplay

Christine & Matthew:
Christine & Matthew

Christine & Matthew:
Christine & Matthew

Christine & Matthew:
Christine and Matthew, when they were young

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August 25, 2019 scottcjones 1Comment

Simon and Abi are a father & daughter from the UK, now living in New York City. During a particularly trying moment in Abi’s teen years, Star Wars Battlefront 2 (along with ample amounts of familial love) emerges as an unexpected source of camaraderie and comfort. CAUTION: If you’re particularly sensitive to the subjects of self-harm and/or suicide, you may want to skip this episode.


Here is a shot of the duo on a flight back home:

Abi & Simon

And as they ventured out together to enjoy Toronto’s Gay Pride festivities.

Abi & Simon at Toronto Pride Festival

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February 23, 2019 scottcjones 1Comment

In the final episode of Season 1 host Scott C. Jones asks his macho, insecure father about the incident that happened 40+ years ago and what he did (and, unfortunately, didn’t do) on Scott’s behalf. Also: Scott revisits the woods—his Ground Zero—for a final reconciliation.

(Part 3/3)

Part 1 and Part 2 can be found here and here.


If you’d like to see The Bob Jones Challenge video, use the link below. (If you try it, be extremely careful.)
The Bob Jones Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMsLjt9CJiw

If you’d like to see David Crane talk about Pitfall!, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBT1OK6VAIU

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