Pixels and Polygons

Pixels and Polygons

di Darren Hupke
Stagione 2

GENRE 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! ---------------- 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

AVERAGE 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! ---------------- 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

CHARACTER 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! ---------------- 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

IMPROVEMENT I w/ Andre

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 improvement would you make to one of your favorite games? Is there an improvement you could make that would make an average game you enjoy a 10/10? 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 Alan Wake II I created the music. Games discussed: Power Stone Crazy Taxi PaRappa the Rapper Alan Wake II Final Fantasy VII Rebirth …& more! ---------------- 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

ADAPTATION 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… What is your favorite gaming adaptation? Do you have a favorite gaming movie, book, comic, show, etc? 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 Pokemon Concierge I created the music. Games discussed: Castlevania Pokemon Mario Bros. Dead Space …& more! ---------------- 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, Retro Game Zine, and (coming soon) Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1! 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

LEAST FAV IV 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… What is one of your least favorite games in one of your favorite franchises? 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 Resident Evil 6 I created the music. Games discussed: Parasite Eve Strider 2 Mortal Kombat Street Fighter II Resident Evil 6 …& more! ---------------- Beat 'Em Up Vol 1: The Unofficial History of Final Fight on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrenhupke/beat-em-up-volume-1-the-unofficial-history-of-final-fight ---------------- 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, Retro Game Zine, and (coming soon) Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1! Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

2024 PAPAs & GOAT V w/ Jef

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… 2024 PAPAs & GOAT V w/ Jef What is a GOAT game you’ve never played? Why? My guest this week is: Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on Instagram at @jef.amoranto. 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: Gran Turismo 7 UFO 50 Balatro Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake Astro Bot Shenmue Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask Persona 3 Reload ...& more! ---------------- 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, 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

SOLO I w/ Darren

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… SOLO I w/ Darren I answer a few icebreaker and episode questions myself for this end-of-the-year solo episode! My guest this week is: It's just me! Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Marvel Snap I created the music. Games discussed: Kingdom Hearts Fantasian Jet Grind Radio Persona 5 Pixeljunk Monsters Final Fantasy VII Dragon Quest III HD-2D Star Ocean Second Story R ...& more! ---------------- 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 ---------------- 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

AVERAGE GAMES V 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… AVERAGE GAMES V w/ Andrew What is a personal favorite or average game you love that doesn’t get enough attention? 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 Ribbit King I created the music. Games discussed: Monster Hunter WIlds Demon School Tokyo Extreme Racer Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Kingdom Hearts Ribbit King Dangerous Golf Mario Golf GBC ---------------- 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 ---------------- 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

GAMEPLAY OR NARRATIVE I w/ 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… GAMEPLAY OR NARRATIVE I w/ Luis 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? 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/ ALSO CHECK OUT: https://www.npr.org/2024/07/16/g-s1-9554/best-games-2024-picked-by-npr-staff https://www.popmatters.com/author/luisaguasvivas https://www.gamerswithglasses.com/ https://gamehistory.org/donate/ ---------------- 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 Shenmue. Games discussed: UFO 50 1000xResist Animal Well Shenmue Street Fighter Alpha Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Shenmue Famicom Detective Club Shenmue ...& more Shenmue! ---------------- 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. Read more about them here: https://darrenhupke.carbonmade.com Buy it from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8
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