Pixels and Polygons

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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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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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

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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

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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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

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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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!

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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

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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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

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

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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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