Pixels and Polygons

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!

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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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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