Pixels and Polygons

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 more important to you, narrative or gameplay? Are there some games that you’ve enjoyed with poor narrative but great gameplay or vice versa?

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 Monster Hunter Wilds

I created the music.

Games discussed:

• Morrowind
• Mega Man
• Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
• Tunic
• Monster Hunter Wilds
• Final Fantasy IV & VI
• 1000xResist
• …& 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. 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!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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…

Presentation! What’s your favorite console look? Controller design? Case and box style?

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 Ninja Spirit

I created the music.

Games discussed:

• Harvest Moon
• Final Fight Guy
• Gears of War
• The Legend of Zelda
• Bonk II
• Ninja Spirit
• …& 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. 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!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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:

• A lot of RPG heavy hitters

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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. 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!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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:

• ZXE-D: Legend of Plasmalite
• Ridge Racer
• Street Fighter Alpha
• Final Fantasy VII
• NBA JAM TE
• Space Griffon VF-9
• …& 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. 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!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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:

• Skies of Arcadia
• Street Fighter
• Under Night In-Birth
• …& 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. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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:

• Minecraft
• Terraria
• Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
• Stardew Valley
• Legend of Zelda
• Metroid Prime
• Castlevania Symphony of the Night
• Dark Souls
• …& 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. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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:

• Plok!
• Magic Johnson's Basketball
• ZombiU
• Control
• Quantum Break
• Alan Wake II
• Gotham City Imposters
• WinBack
• …& 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. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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:

• Vagrant Story
• Parasite Eve
• Super Smash Bros.
• Life is Strange series
• …& 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. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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:

• Power Stone
• Crazy Taxi
• PaRappa the Rapper
• Alan Wake II
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• …& 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. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

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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 and Retro Game Zine!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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:

• Castlevania
• Pokemon
• Mario Bros.
• Dead Space
• …& 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. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

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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 (coming soon) Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke