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01 Sep 2024CHARACTER I w/ Rusty and Andrew00:30:17

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:

  • Tony Hawks Pro Skater II
  • Spider-Man
  • Street Fighter
  • FromSoft games
  • Suikoden I & II
  • Tales of Destiny
  • Snatcher

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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!

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Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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

29 Mar 2024MULTIPLAYER I w/ Brian and Thomas00:26:46

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

22 Aug 2024BONUS: Single Player - Episode 00600:11:30

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:

  • Final Fantasy XI

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

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Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

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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!

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Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe

09 Aug 2024WOW II w/ Luis and Thomas00:42:52

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:

  • Dragon Quest
  • Skies of Arcadia
  • Super Mario 64
  • Battlefield
  • MAG
  • Bioshock
  • Madden 2001
  • SSX
  • Timesplitters
  • Dynasty Warriors 2

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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!

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Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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

15 Jun 2024DIFFICULTY I w/ Jef and Thomas00:35:00

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:

  • Neon White
  • Lost in Blue
  • Demon’s Souls
  • Bloodborne
  • Pokemon
  • God of War (2018)
  • Hades
  • Risk of Rain
  • The Sims
  • Saints Row
  • Final Fantasy Rebirth
  • World of Warcraft

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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!

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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

27 Sep 2024LEAST FAVORITE II w/ Gooey and McKenna (Flashback 64)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

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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:

  • The Last of Us Part II
  • Assassin's Creed
  • A bunch of Legend of Zelda games
  • ...& more!

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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!

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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

26 Apr 2024MECHANICS I w/ Brian and Rich00:32:58

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

25 Oct 2024LEAST FAVORITE III w/ Aidan and Luis00:48:36

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/

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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:

  • Gran Turismo
  • The Lunar Series
  • Octopath Traveler
  • Pikmin
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

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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!

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Sign up for my newsletter to hear announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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

06 Jul 2024GOAT II w/ Andrew and Sean00:43:52

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:

  • Mega Man
  • Sega Rally Championship
  • Um Jammer Lammy
  • The Last of Us
  • Final Fantasy VII
  • Hotline Miami 1 & 2

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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!

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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

08 Nov 2024CONSOLE STORY III w/ Andrew00:32:52

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:

  • SMT V: Vengeance
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
  • Persona 3 Reload
  • Bushido Blade
  • Halo
  • Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2x
  • Jet Set Radio Future
  • … and other misc. Xbox games!

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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!

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Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new projects and announcements first: https://pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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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

14 Oct 2024THIS OR THAT III w/ Thomas and Jason00:42:54

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:

  • Smash Bros.
  • Stardew Valley
  • Two Worlds
  • Chromehounds
  • Gears of War
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Contra Hard Corps
  • Street Fighter Alpha
  • Streets of Rage 2
  • & More!

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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

04 Oct 2024HARDWARE V w/ Aidan and Austin00:43:00

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:

  • Final Fantasy
  • Advance Wars
  • Tales of Phantasia
  • Harvest Moon
  • Goldeneye
  • Street Fighter
  • Legend of Zelda
  • Mario
  • ...& more!

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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

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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

20 Sep 2024AVERAGE GAMES IV w/ Rusty and Jason00:44:38

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:

  • Nightshade
  • Bayonetta
  • Dynasty Warriors
  • Batman Arkham Series
  • Street Fighter
  • Trap Gunner
  • Street Fighter Alpha
  • Riot Zone

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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

22 Mar 2024AVERAGE GAMES I w/ Jef and Thomas00:27:11

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

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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

21 Jun 2024HARDWARE III w/ Andrew and Nicole00:37:50

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:

  • Red Star
  • Black
  • Xbox
  • Halo
  • Gun Valkyrie
  • Otogi
  • Phantom Dust
  • Phantom Crash
  • Dynasty Warriors 2
  • Shadow of the Colossus
  • Guitar Hero
  • Final Fantasy XI
  • Lifeline
  • Republique

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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

15 Mar 2024HARDWARE I w/ Jef and Brian00:30:00

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

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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

19 Oct 2024WOW III w/ Rusty and Nicole00:39:06

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:

  • Cannon Spike
  • Metal Slug 3
  • Legend of Zelda
  • Chrono Trigger
  • Jeanne d'Arc

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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

24 May 2024MULTIPLAYER III w/ Casey and Austin00:28:54

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:

  • Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
  • World of Warcraft
  • Destiny
  • Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask
  • Grand Theft Auto III
  • Super Monkey Ball
  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
  • GoldenEye

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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

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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

10 May 2024VARIETY I w/ Jef and Austin00:33:48

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:

  • Bloodborne
  • Star Ocean Second Story R
  • Infamous
  • Harvest Moon
  • Alan Wake
  • Shenmue
  • Jet Moto

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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

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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

28 Jun 2024STORY I w/ Brian and Rich00:35:02

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:

  • Final Fantasy VII
  • The Last of Us
  • Ico
  • Shadow of the Colossus
  • Shenmue
  • Resident Evil
  • Bomberman

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Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more!

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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

19 May 2024GOAT I w/ Austin and Thomas00:44:44

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:

  • Final Fantasy VII
  • Super Mario World
  • Metal Gear Solid 3
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Star Fox 64
  • Mass Effect 2

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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

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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

19 Apr 2024HARDWARE II w/ Thomas and Jef00:34:20

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

05 Apr 2024AVERAGE GAMES II w/ Austin and Rich00:36:26

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

02 Aug 2024CONSOLE STORY I w/ John and Austin00:52:24

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:

  • Final Fantasy X
  • Gran Turismo 3
  • Dark Cloud
  • Soul Reaver II
  • Super Mario World
  • Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
  • Super Metroid
  • One of the Donkey Kong Country games

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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

14 Sep 2024THIS OR THAT II w/ Luis and John00:41:29

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

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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

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Games discussed:

  • Dragon Quest
  • Final Fantasy
  • Super Mario Bros.
  • Sonic

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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!

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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

12 Apr 2024MUSIC I w/ Jef and Nicole00:28:02

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

25 Sep 2024BONUS: Single Player - Epsode 01000:32:32

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:

  • E3 demos
  • Uncharted 2
  • Last of Us
  • PlayStation 3
  • Metal Gear Portable Ops

I appreciate your support!

Follow along on social media (Instagram, Threads, bsky) @darrenhupke & @32BitLibrary

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Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

Episode image from: Personal E3 Photo

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12 Jul 2024HARDWARE IV w/ Gooey and McKenna00:36:20

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:

  • Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
  • PaRappa the Rapper
  • Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
  • Perfect Dark 64
  • Mario Tennis

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Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content & episodes, and more!

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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

23 Aug 2024THIS OR THAT I w/ Andrew and Rusty00:43:33

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:

  • Shinobi
  • Ninja Gaiden
  • Street Fighter
  • Tekken

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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!

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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

26 Jul 2024GOAT III w/ Nicole and Andrew00:42:33

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:

  • Chrono Trigger
  • Chrono Cross
  • Not Jak II
  • Vagrant Story
  • Half-Life 2

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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

02 Nov 2024CONSOLE STORY II w/ Thomas00:35:36

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:

  • Legend of Zelda Echos of Wisdom
  • Persona 3 Reload
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Final Fantasy X
  • The Nintendo Story
  • Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
  • Horizon Zero Dawn

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Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

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16 Aug 2024LEAST FAVORITE w/ Andrew and Austin00:42:04

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:

  • Metal Gear games
  • Red Dead games
  • Legend of Zelda game

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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

03 May 2024MULTIPLAYER II w/ Brian and Nicole00:29:18

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:

  • Counter Strike
  • Goldeneye
  • Harvest Moon
  • Gears of War
  • Guacamelee

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

01 Aug 2024BONUS: Single Player - Episode 00300:36:36

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:

  • San Francisco Rush 2049
  • Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
  • Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
  • Mario Kart 64
  • WinBack: Covert Operations
  • Pokémon Snap
  • & more!

I appreciate your support!

Follow along on social media (Instagram, Threads, bsky) @darrenhupke & @32BitLibrary

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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

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19 Jul 2024WOW I w/ Austin and Brian00:34:04

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:

  • Bully
  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Ico
  • Legend of Zelda
  • Mega Man
  • Strider
  • Castlevania II
  • Punch-Out!
  • Metroid
  • Bionic Commando

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Follow along with my retro gaming creations, contribute to polls and chats, get bonus content, original episodes, and more!

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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

06 Sep 2024GOAT IV w/ Jason and Luis00:44:32

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:

  • Mass Effect 1
  • Mass Effect 2
  • Mass Effect 3
  • Mr Driller Drill Land
  • ChuChu Rocket

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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

07 Jun 2024MUSIC II w/ Gooey and McKenna00:27:30

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:

  • Legend of Zelda
  • Goldeneye 007
  • Celeste
  • Super Mario Bros.
  • Blast Corps

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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

31 May 2024AVERAGE GAMES III w/ Brian and Casey00:28:38

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:

  • Castlevania II: Simons Quest
  • Dark Cloud
  • MTG Arena/Hearthstone
  • Kirby's Air Ride
  • Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy
  • Monster in my Pocket

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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

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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

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