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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