Pixels and Polygons

By Darren Hupke

Pixels and Polygons is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. The conversations are short and swee

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How many episodes does Pixels and Polygons have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

Pixels and Polygons episodes:

November 15, 2024CHARACTER II w/ Brian
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…
CHARACTER II w/ Brian
What is your custom character story? Do you have a go-to design? Where does it come from?
My guest this week is:
Brian Riggsbee author, publisher, and owner of RetroGameBooks.com!
Show credits:
Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
Background art from Captain Novolin
I created the music.
Games discussed:
SNES Maps
Resident Evil
Final Fantasy VII
WWF Wrestlemania 2000/WWF No Mercy
Elden Ring
Captain Novolin
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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
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25min
November 08, 2024CONSOLE STORY III w/ Andrew
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
...more
33min
November 02, 2024CONSOLE STORY II w/ Thomas
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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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
----------------
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
...more
36min
October 25, 2024LEAST FAVORITE III w/ Aidan and Luis
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
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49min
October 19, 2024WOW III w/ Rusty and Nicole
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
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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
...more
40min
October 14, 2024THIS OR THAT III w/ Thomas and Jason
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
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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
...more
43min
October 04, 2024HARDWARE V w/ Aidan and Austin
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
----------------
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
...more
43min
September 27, 2024LEAST FAVORITE II w/ Gooey and McKenna (Flashback 64)
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
...more
47min
September 25, 2024BONUS: Single Player - Epsode 010
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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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
See all my content and links here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
...more
33min
September 20, 2024AVERAGE GAMES IV w/ Rusty and Jason
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
...more
45min

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How many episodes does Pixels and Polygons have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

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