Pixels and Polygons

By Darren Hupke

Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network, is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Th

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How many episodes does Pixels and Polygons have?

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Pixels and Polygons episodes:

April 04, 2025AVERAGE GAMES VII w/ Aaron (SuperPodSaga)
Welcome to Pixels and Polygons. This is a conversational podcast hosted by Darren Hupke. It features a rotating cast of guests each week and captures a conversation on a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is…
What is a personal favorite game or an average game you love that doesn’t get enough attention?
My guest this week is:
Aaron Klaassen! He is the co-host of the gaming podcast called SuperPodSaga (find it here: https://superpodsaga.com). You can also find and follow him on bsky at @superpodsaga.com.
Show credits:
Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
Background art from Custom Robo
I created the music.
Games discussed:
In the Hunt
Final Fantasy IX
Chrono Trigger
Custom Robo
Robotech Battle
Daemon x Machina
…& more!
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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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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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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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30min
March 28, 2025THIS OR THAT IV w/ Andre (Fine Time)
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…
This or that challenge! My guest must choose between a surprise “this or that” gauntlet.
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 Bioshock Infinite
I created the music.
Games discussed:
Octopath Traveller
Final Fight
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Overwatch
Marvel Rivals
Ridge Racer
Jak & Daxter
…& more!
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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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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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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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39min
March 21, 2025GAMEPLAY OR NARRATIVE II w/ Dave (Tales from the Backlog)
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
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36min
March 14, 2025PRESENTATION I 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…
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
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40min
March 07, 2025RPG ANNIVERSARY I w/ Luis and Aidan
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
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1h 44min
February 28, 2025CONSOLE STORY IV w/ Jason
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!
----------------
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
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39min
February 21, 2025COMPETITIVE I w/ IdolismJ
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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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 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
...more
41min
February 16, 2025GENRE I w/ Gooey and McKenna (Flashback 64)
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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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 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
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50min
February 07, 2025AVERAGE GAMES VI w/ Nic
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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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 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
...more
46min
January 31, 2025CHARACTER III w/ Aidan
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!
----------------
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 and Retro Game Zine!
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net
Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8
----------------
See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
...more
41min

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The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.

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