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 61 episodes available.

Pixels and Polygons episodes:

May 24, 2024MULTIPLAYER III w/ Casey 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…
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
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29min
May 19, 2024GOAT I w/ Austin and Thomas
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
...more
45min
May 10, 2024VARIETY I w/ Jef 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…
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
...more
34min
May 03, 2024MULTIPLAYER II w/ Brian 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…
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
...more
30min
April 26, 2024 MECHANICS I w/ Brian and Rich
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
...more
33min
April 19, 2024 HARDWARE II w/ Thomas and Jef
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
...more
35min
April 12, 2024 MUSIC I w/ Jef 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…
MUSIC I w/ Jef and Nicole
Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto.
Nicole is a gardener, crafter, outdoor lover, and my wife.
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
...more
29min
April 05, 2024 AVERAGE GAMES II w/ Austin and Rich
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 II w/ Austin and Rich
I came back to this well quickly, but it was a fun question to ask, and everyone I have talked to so far has responded well.
Austin is my oldest friend and lifelong gaming companion. He co-hosts Complete Discography with me, which you can listen to today!
Rich is another great friend. We once did a gaming podcast together years ago.
The episode art was pulled from Shenume 1.
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
...more
37min
March 29, 2024 MULTIPLAYER I w/ Brian and Thomas
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 I w/ Brian and Thomas
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
Thomas has been playing games with me for nearly our entire lives. He's an occasional streamer and has a knowledge of numerous genres and titles.
The episode art was found here: https://www.polygon.com/gaming/2012/5/16/3023677/the-last-of-us-gets-new-trailer
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
...more
27min
March 22, 2024 AVERAGE GAMES I w/ Jef and Thomas
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 I w/ Jef and Thomas
Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto.
Thomas has been playing games with me for nearly our entire lives. He's an occasional streamer and has a knowledge of numerous genres and titles.
The episode art was found here: https://imgur.com/STGCR
The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit
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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
28min

FAQs about Pixels and Polygons:

How many episodes does Pixels and Polygons have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.

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