Explore every episode of the podcast Pixels and Polygons
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| CONSOLE STORY III w/ Andrew | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:32:52 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… CONSOLE STORY III w/ Andrew What is your console story? Tell us about when you got it, what games you had, memories, special moments, etc. My guest this week is: Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- Find the brand new Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Retro Game Zine, and eventually Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| CONSOLE STORY II w/ Thomas | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:35:36 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… CONSOLE STORY I w/ John and Austin What is your console story? Tell us about when you got it, what games you had, memories, special moments, etc. My guest this week is: Thomas! Long time friend, and he streams on Twitch. Follow along right here: https://www.twitch.tv/th0mbear Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- Find the brand new Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Retro Game Zine, and eventually Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| CHARACTER I w/ Rusty and Andrew | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:30:17 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… CHARACTER I w/ Rusty and Andrew What is your favorite secret character or unlockable in a game? Also, what is your go-to custom or created character, and why? Rusty is an artist and illustrator you can find online on bsky as @rustyshackles.bsky.social. You can also see him on hardcoregaming101.net, 1900hotdog.com, and 80s Mania Wrestling Returns. Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from THPS II I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| THIS OR THAT I w/ Andrew and Rusty | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:43:33 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… THIS OR THAT I w/ Andrew and Rusty What is your console story? Tell us about when you got it, what games you had, memories, special moments, etc. Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone Rusty is an artist and illustrator you can find online on bsky as @rustyshackles.bsky.social. You can also see him on hardcoregaming101.net, 1900hotdog.com, and 80s Mania Wrestling Returns. Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Street Fighter II I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| LEAST FAVORITE w/ Andrew and Austin | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:42:04 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… LEAST FAVORITE w/ Andrew and Austin What is your least favorite game in one of your favorite gaming franchises? Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone Austin is one of my life long friends. Co-host of Complete DIscography. Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer polls and chats, bonus content, an original Podcast called "Single Player," and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| WOW II w/ Luis and Thomas | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:42:52 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… WOW II w/ Luis and Thomas What is a “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you? Luis is a writer and creator. He is a staff writer at popmatters.com and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He also is involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/ Thomas is one of my oldest friends. Catch him streaming on Twitch at twitch.tv/th0mbear. Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| CONSOLE STORY I w/ John and Austin | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:52:24 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… CONSOLE STORY I w/ John and Austin What is your console story? Tell us about when you got it, what games you had, memories, special moments, etc. John is a podcast host and long-time gamer (he is also my neighbor!). Take a look at all of his details right here: https://linktr.ee/thegamedeflators Austin is my oldest friend. BFFs and all that. He doesn’t do much on the internet. Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Final Fantasy X I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| GOAT III w/ Nicole and Andrew | 26 Jul 2024 | 00:42:33 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… GOAT III w/ Nicole and Andrew What is a game considered one of the "GREATEST OF ALL TIME" that you have always wanted to play but haven't? Why? Nicole is the best. She is also my wife. Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit GLV-DA created the episode background art I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer polls and chats, bonus content, an original Podcast called "Single Player," and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| WOW I w/ Austin and Brian | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:34:04 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… WOW I w/ Austin and Brian What is a “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you? Austin is my oldest friend and forever buddy. Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and has a new book you need to check out now: https://retrogamebooks.com/products/video-game-maps-snes The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content, original episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| HARDWARE IV w/ Gooey and McKenna | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:36:20 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… HARDWARE IV w/ Gooey and McKenna What is your favorite game console of all time? Gooey and McKenna are the hosts of Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happening around that time. Find out more about their show and give them a follow here: https://linktr.ee/flashback64 The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| GOAT II w/ Andrew and Sean | 06 Jul 2024 | 00:43:52 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… GOAT II w/ Andrew and Sean What is a game you consider to be one of the GREATEST OF ALL TIME? Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone Sean is a good friend and shares with me the safety of games from trauma. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The episode art was created by 2dforever. The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| STORY I w/ Brian and Rich | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:35:02 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… STORY I w/ Brian and Rich What game’s story has stuck with you long after playing it? What game do you have an emotional connection with beyond the game? Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and has a new book you can pre-order now: https://retrogamebooks.com/products/video-game-maps-snes Rich is a long-time friend and loves playing all kinds of games. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| LEAST FAVORITE III w/ Aidan and Luis | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:48:36 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… LEAST FAVORITE III w/ Aidan and Luis What is your least favorite game in one of your favorite gaming franchises? Aidan Moher (he/him) is a Hugo award-winning writer and editor who has written about almost every niche facet of geek culture you can think of from Terry Brooks to Dungeons & Dragons. And whether he’s penning wildly read essays on Lunar: Silver Star Story, the undeniable lasting power of Chrono Trigger (the best RPG ever made), or the forgotten history of Magic: the Gathering, he manages to infuse deep, personal, endearing hooks into every story he tells. You can find more from him here: https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com Luis Aguasvivas is a writer and creator. He is a staff writer at popmatters.com and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He also is involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/ ---------------- The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. The episode art is from Lunar Dragon Song Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| HARDWARE III w/ Andrew and Nicole | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:37:50 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… HARDWARE III w/ Andrew and Nicole What is your favorite video game system of all time? Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky here: @elmore.zone Nicole is my wife. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| DIFFICULTY I w/ Jef and Thomas | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:35:00 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… DIFFICULTY I w/ Jef and Thomas Is there a game whose difficulty turned you off? What game had the right difficulty balance? Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto. Thomas streams on Twitch at twitch.tv/th0mbear The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| MUSIC II w/ Gooey and McKenna | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:27:30 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… MUSIC II w/ Gooey and McKenna What game has a soundtrack you will never forget? Gooey and McKenna are the hosts of Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happening around that time. Find out more about their show and give them a follow here: https://linktr.ee/flashback64 The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| AVERAGE GAMES III w/ Brian and Casey | 31 May 2024 | 00:28:38 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… AVERAGE GAMES III w/ Brian and Casey What is a game you know is average or below average that you still love? Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and writes and creates his own books. Casey is a visual effects guy and creative director in LA. Find his info here: http://empty.estate The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- KICKSTARTER ALERT! 32 Bit Library Volume 4 is funding now! Get yourself a copy and read all about it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenhupke/32-bit-library-volume-4 ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| MULTIPLAYER III w/ Casey and Austin | 24 May 2024 | 00:28:54 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… MULTIPLAYER III w/ Casey and Austin What makes a great multiplayer experience for you? Casey is a visual effects guy and creative director in LA. Find his info here: http://empty.estate Austin is my oldest friend. He co-hosts Complete Discography with me, which you can listen to today! The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- KICKSTARTER ALERT! 32 Bit Library Volume 4 is funding now! Get yourself a copy and read all about it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenhupke/32-bit-library-volume-4 ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| GOAT I w/ Austin and Thomas | 19 May 2024 | 00:44:44 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… GOAT I w/ Austin and Thomas What is a game you consider to be one of the GREATEST OF ALL TIME? Austin is my oldest friend and lifelong gaming companion. He co-hosts Complete Discography with me, which you can listen to today! Thomas streams on Twitch at twitch.tv/th0mbear The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. Games discussed:
---------------- KICKSTARTER ALERT! 32 Bit Library Volume 4 is funding now! Get yourself a copy and read all about it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenhupke/32-bit-library-volume-4 ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| VARIETY I w/ Jef and Austin | 10 May 2024 | 00:33:48 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… VARIETY I w/ Jef and Austin Two different questions this week! Do you like trophies and systems like that? Also, Product placement in video games, good or bad? Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto.. Austin is my oldest friend and lifelong gaming companion. He co-hosts Complete Discography with me, which you can listen to today! The episode art is from Bloodborne. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Games discussed:
---------------- KICKSTARTER ALERT! 32 Bit Library Volume 4 is funding now! Get yourself a copy and read all about it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenhupke/32-bit-library-volume-4 ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| MULTIPLAYER II w/ Brian and Nicole | 03 May 2024 | 00:29:18 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… MULTIPLAYER II w/ Brian and Nicole We discuss the memorable multiplayer experiences that really challenged us. Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and has been involved with the games industry for years. He started Retro Game Books with his "Complete History of Rygar" and has also put together the series of "Video Game Maps" books. Nicole is my wife and just a good person. The episode art is from Counter Strike. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Games discussed:
The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| MECHANICS I w/ Brian and Rich | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:32:58 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… MECHANICS I w/ Brian and Rich Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and has been involved with the games industry for years. He started Retro Game Books with his "Complete History of Rygar" and has also put together the series of "Video Game Maps" books Rich is another great friend. We once did a gaming podcast together years ago The episode art is from Castlevania 3. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| HARDWARE II w/ Thomas and Jef | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:34:20 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… HARDWARE II w/ Thomas and Jef Thomas has been playing games with me for nearly our entire lives. He's an occasional streamer on Twitch.tv/th0mbear and has a knowledge of numerous genres and titles. Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| WOW III w/ Rusty and Nicole | 19 Oct 2024 | 00:39:06 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… WOW III w/ Rusty and Nicole What is a “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you? Rusty is an artist and illustrator you can find online on bsky as @rustyshackles.bsky.social. You can also see him on hardcoregaming101.net, 1900hotdog.com, and 80s Mania Wrestling Returns. Nicole is my wife and likes to garden. Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Metal Slug 3 I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| MUSIC I w/ Jef and Nicole | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:28:02 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… MUSIC I w/ Jef and Nicole Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto. Nicole is a gardener, crafter, outdoor lover, and my wife. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| AVERAGE GAMES II w/ Austin and Rich | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:36:26 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… AVERAGE GAMES II w/ Austin and Rich I came back to this well quickly, but it was a fun question to ask, and everyone I have talked to so far has responded well. Austin is my oldest friend and lifelong gaming companion. He co-hosts Complete Discography with me, which you can listen to today! Rich is another great friend. We once did a gaming podcast together years ago. The episode art was pulled from Shenume 1. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| MULTIPLAYER I w/ Brian and Thomas | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:26:46 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… MULTIPLAYER I w/ Brian and Thomas Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and has been involved with the games industry for years. He started Retro Game Books with his "Complete History of Rygar" and has also put together the series of Video Game Maps books Thomas has been playing games with me for nearly our entire lives. He's an occasional streamer and has a knowledge of numerous genres and titles. The episode art was found here: https://www.polygon.com/gaming/2012/5/16/3023677/the-last-of-us-gets-new-trailer The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| AVERAGE GAMES I w/ Jef and Thomas | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:27:11 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… AVERAGE GAMES I w/ Jef and Thomas Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto. Thomas has been playing games with me for nearly our entire lives. He's an occasional streamer and has a knowledge of numerous genres and titles. The episode art was found here: https://imgur.com/STGCR The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| HARDWARE I w/ Jef and Brian | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:30:00 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… HARDWARE I w/ Jef and Brian Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker and a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto. Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and has been involved with the games industry for years. He started Retro Game Books with his Complete History of Rygar title and has also but together the series of Video Game Maps books The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| BONUS: Single Player - Epsode 010 | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:32:32 | |
Welcome to Single Player. This is a bonus podcast for fans and supporters of Pixels and Polygons. It is a variety show centered on gaming, both retro and modern. Episodes will take a deep dive into the personal stories of the host, break down franchise favorite games, discuss top 10 lists, or something else entirely! This episode is… E3 Memories Games discussed:
I appreciate your support! Follow along on social media (Instagram, Threads, bsky) @darrenhupke & @32BitLibrary ---------------- Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Episode image from: Personal E3 Photo ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer polls and chats, bonus content, an original Podcast called "Single Player," and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe See all my content and links here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| BONUS: Single Player - Episode 006 | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:11:30 | |
Welcome to Single Player. This is a bonus podcast for fans and supporters of Pixels and Polygons. It is a variety show centered on gaming, both retro and modern. Episodes will take a deep dive into the personal stories of the host, break down franchise favorite games, discuss top 10 lists, or something else entirely! This episode is… GAME OVER LIFE - Preview Story Games discussed:
You are getting this episode as a preview of what you can expect weekly from "Single Player" if you support me via Patreon. I appreciate your consideration to support! Follow along on social media (Instagram, Threads, bsky) @darrenhupke & @32BitLibrary ---------------- Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer polls and chats, bonus content, an original Podcast called "Single Player," and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe | |||
| BONUS: Single Player - Episode 003 | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:36:36 | |
BONUS! Pixels and Polygon listeners, here is a bonus episode for you! "Single Player" is a weekly show I do for paid supporters of my Patreon. If you like what you hear and want to participate in helping me shape my future books and projects, consider supporting it! Read more about it here: patreon.com/darrenhupke Welcome to Single Player. This is a bonus podcast for fans and supporters of Pixels and Polygons. It is a variety show centered on gaming, both retro and modern. Episodes will take a deep dive into the personal stories of the host, break down franchise favorite games, discuss top 10 lists, or something else entirely! This episode is… TOP TEN-ISH - Nintendo 64 Games discussed:
I appreciate your support! Follow along on social media (Instagram, Threads, bsky) @darrenhupke & @32BitLibrary ---------------- Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Episode image from: https://medium.com/super-jump/designing-the-n64-classic-mini-80e8b5ffd443 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer polls and chats, bonus content, an original Podcast called "Single Player," and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe | |||
| THIS OR THAT III w/ Thomas and Jason | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:42:54 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… THIS OR THAT III w/ Thomas and Jason This or that? Lightning round questions! Thomas is one of my oldest friends. Catch him streaming on Twitch at twitch.tv/th0mbear. Jason Dvorak is a gaming collector, archivist, and online personality who runs GameRaveTV on YouTube and Game-Rave.com. You can find him on social media like Twitter as @gamerave, and others. He has also contributed to my 32 Bit Library books since Volume 1! Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from F-Zero I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke You can follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| HARDWARE V w/ Aidan and Austin | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:43:00 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… HARDWARE V w/ Aidan and Austin What is your favorite game console of all time? Aidan Moher (he/him) is a Hugo award-winning writer and editor who has written about almost every niche facet of geek culture you can think of from Terry Brooks to Dungeons & Dragons. And whether he’s penning wildly read essays on Lunar: Silver Star Story, the undeniable lasting power of Chrono Trigger (the best RPG ever made), or the forgotten history of Magic: the Gathering, he manages to infuse deep, personal, endearing hooks into every story he tells. He’s the author of Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGS in the West. You can find more from him here: https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com Austin is a lifelong friend and someone who will always talk about games with me anytime. The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. The episode art was found on Reddit and posted by retrorebuild. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| LEAST FAVORITE II w/ Gooey and McKenna (Flashback 64) | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:46:34 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… LEAST FAVORITE II w/ Gooey and McKenna (Flashback 64) What is your least favorite game in one of your favorite franchises? Gooey and McKenna are the hosts of Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happening around that time. Find out more about their show and give them a follow here: https://linktr.ee/flashback64 Listen to ANOTHER podcast and hear them talk about the Legend of Zelda Collectors Disc here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-4-the-legend-of-zelda-collectors/id1751986445?i=1000660563449 ---------------- The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit The music was created by me. The episode image is from Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more! ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| AVERAGE GAMES IV w/ Rusty and Jason | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:44:38 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… AVERAGE GAMES IV w/ Rusty and Jason What is a personal favorite game or an average game you love that doesn’t get enough attention? Rusty is an artist and illustrator you can find online on bsky as @rustyshackles.bsky.social. You can also see him on hardcoregaming101.net, 1900hotdog.com, and 80s Mania Wrestling Returns. Jason Dvorak is a gaming collector, archivist, and online personality who runs GameRaveTV on YouTube and Game-Rave.com. You can find him on social media like Twitter as @gamerave, and others. He has also contributed to my 32 Bit Library books since Volume 1! Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Riot Zone I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| THIS OR THAT II w/ Luis and John | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:41:29 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… THIS OR THAT II w/ Luis and John I surprise my guests with a "this or that" question! Luis is a writer and creator. He is a staff writer at popmatters.com and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He also is involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/ John is a podcast host and long-time gamer (he is also my neighbor!). Take a look at all of his details right here: https://linktr.ee/thegamedeflators ---------------- Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. The show image is from Dragon Quest XI ---------------- Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| GOAT IV w/ Jason and Luis | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:44:32 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guests and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… GOAT IV w/ Jason and Luis What is a game you consider one of the GREATEST OF ALL TIME? Jason Dvorak is a gaming collector, archivist, and online personality who runs GameRaveTV on YouTube and Game-Rave.com. You can find him on social medias like Twitter as @gamerave, and others. He has also contributed to my 32 Bit Library books since Volume 1! Luis is a writer and creator. He is a staff writer at popmatters.com and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He also is involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/ Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Paid tiers offer an original Podcast called "Single Player," and the chance to contribute to future shows and books, and more! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- The show is sponsored by the retro gaming book series 32 Bit Library. Inside each book, you can take a look back at a curated selection of the classic PlayStation library, including hundreds of screenshots, written retrospectives for each game, and bonus essays from industry figures. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it w/ bonuses from RetroGameBooks at: https://retrogamebooks.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 | |||
| HOT TAKE II w/ Dave (Tales from the Backlog) | 16 May 2025 | 00:37:18 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… HOT TAKE! What’s that hot take opinion you have that you know goes against the popular consensus? My guest this week is: Dave Jackson! He is the host of Tales from the Backlog, a podcast that analyzes and deep dives into a single game from his backlog. Check out the podcast here: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm Support his Patreon here: Patreon.com/realdavejackson ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Castlevania Symphony of the Night I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at: ---------------- Find the brand new Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| AVERAGE GAMES VIII w/ Aidan (Fun Factor) | 09 May 2025 | 00:39:00 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is… What is a personal favorite game or an average game you love that doesn’t get enough attention? My guest this week is: Aidan Moher (he/him) is a Hugo award-winning writer and editor who has written about almost every niche facet of geek culture you can think of from Terry Brooks to Dungeons & Dragons. And whether he’s penning wildly read essays on Lunar: Silver Star Story, the undeniable lasting power of Chrono Trigger (the best RPG ever made), or the forgotten history of Magic: the Gathering, he manages to infuse deep, personal, endearing hooks into every story he tells. He is also the co-host of the new Fun Factor podcast, listen and subscribe today! You can find more from him here: https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com Follow on bsky here: @aidanis.fun ---------------- Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Street Fighter IV I created the music. Edited by Gooey Fame ---------------- Find the brand new Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| RPG ANNIVERSARY I w/ Luis and Aidan | 07 Mar 2025 | 01:43:16 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… Year One Anniversary RPG Extravaganza! My guest this week is: Luis Aguasvivas is a writer and creator. He is a staff writer at popmatters.com and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He also is involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/ Aidan Moher (he/him) is a Hugo award-winning writer and editor who has written about almost every niche facet of geek culture you can think of from Terry Brooks to Dungeons & Dragons. And whether he’s penning wildly read essays on Lunar: Silver Star Story, the undeniable lasting power of Chrono Trigger (the best RPG ever made), or the forgotten history of Magic: the Gathering, he manages to infuse deep, personal, endearing hooks into every story he tells. You can find more from him here: https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com Follow on bsky here: @aidanis.fun Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Suikoden II I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! Also find all my digital books on the Patreon shop! ---------------- Find the brand new Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| CONSOLE STORY IV w/ Jason | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:38:28 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… Tell us one of your “console” stories. When you got it, what games you had, what memories, special moments, etc.? My guest this week is: Jason Dvorak is a gaming collector, archivist, and online personality who runs GameRaveTV on YouTube and PlaystationLibrary.com. You can find him on bsky as @gameravetv.bsky.social. He has also contributed to my 32 Bit Library books since Volume 1! Join his Discord here: https://discord.com/invite/qukE55y Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Street Fighter Alpha I created the music. Games discussed:
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| COMPETITIVE I w/ IdolismJ | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:40:06 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… What game have you gotten competitive with? Tell us about it! My guest this week is: IdolismJ! Writer for SuperCombo.gg, a longstanding member of the FGC, having run a number of games over the years. He also creates YouTube content on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0Z6sTXuf70AMBqx6b3hSA Find him on bsky at @idolismj.yase.world Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Under Night In-Birth I created the music. Games discussed:
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| GENRE I w/ Gooey and McKenna (Flashback 64) | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:49:14 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… Do you have a favorite genre? What was the first game that exposed you to it? My guest this week is: Gooey and McKenna are the hosts of Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happening around that time. Find out more about their show and give them a follow here: https://linktr.ee/flashback64 McKenna’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@harvestgamermckliz?si=lDOtr2CVk5DSXmdv Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Legend of Zelda I created the music. Games discussed:
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| AVERAGE GAMES VI w/ Nic | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:45:44 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… What is a personal favorite game or an average game you love that doesn’t get enough attention? My guest this week is: Nic McConnell works in the game biz at Riot as an Age Ratings Manager and hosts his own weekly show, Instruction Derby, on Twitch. Follow him on bsky.app at @mcconnell.bsky.social + @instructionderby.bsky.social Instruction Derby - Wednesdays at noon Pacific - twitch.tv/nicmcconnell Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Gotham City Imposters I created the music. Games discussed:
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| CHARACTER III w/ Aidan | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:40:08 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… Who is one of your favorite gaming characters? What do you love about them? What would they do in a potential sequel? My guest this week is: Aidan Moher (he/him) is a Hugo award-winning writer and editor who has written about almost every niche facet of geek culture you can think of from Terry Brooks to Dungeons & Dragons. And whether he’s penning wildly read essays on Lunar: Silver Star Story, the undeniable lasting power of Chrono Trigger (the best RPG ever made), or the forgotten history of Magic: the Gathering, he manages to infuse deep, personal, endearing hooks into every story he tells. You can find more from him here: https://astrolabe.aidanmoher.com Follow on bsky here: @aidanis.fun Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Life is Strange I created the music. Games discussed:
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| IMPROVEMENT I w/ Andre | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:30:34 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… What improvement would you make to one of your favorite games? Is there an improvement you could make that would make an average game you enjoy a 10/10? My guest this week is: Andre from the wonderful Fine Time Podcast! An off-the-cuff video game podcast about the regular and the obscure. Follow along and listen right here: https://linktr.ee/FineTimePodcast Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Alan Wake II I created the music. Games discussed:
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| ADAPTATION I w/ Gooey and McKenna (Flashback 64) | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:39:08 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… What is your favorite gaming adaptation? Do you have a favorite gaming movie, book, comic, show, etc? My guest this week is: Gooey and McKenna are the hosts of Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happening around that time. Find out more about their show and give them a follow here: https://linktr.ee/flashback64 McKenna’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@harvestgamermckliz?si=lDOtr2CVk5DSXmdv Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Pokemon Concierge I created the music. Games discussed:
---------------- Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month! ---------------- Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe ---------------- Find the brand new Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Retro Game Zine, and (coming soon) Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8 ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke | |||
| LEAST FAV IV w/ Brian | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:33:12 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… What is one of your least favorite games in one of your favorite franchises? My guest this week is: Brian Riggsbee author, publisher, and owner of RetroGameBooks.com! Find him on social media as @retrogamebooks.com on bsky and more! Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Resident Evil 6 I created the music. Games discussed:
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| 2024 PAPAs & GOAT V w/ Jef | 03 Jan 2025 | 00:42:32 | |
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast centered around gaming, where my guest and I answer a question based on the episode topic. This week’s episode is… 2024 PAPAs & GOAT V w/ Jef What is a GOAT game you’ve never played? Why? My guest this week is: Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto. Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Google I created the music. Games discussed:
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