Pixels and Polygons

Pixels and Polygons

by Darren Hupke

Season 2

JUST RIGHT II w/ Jason Dvorak

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 an example of a game that is “just right?” It could be its length, difficulty, challenge, style, or combination of it all. What did it get right? 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 Mass Effect I created the music. ---------------- 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 ---------------- 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! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

JUST RIGHT I w/ Nic McConnell (Instruction Derby)

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 an example of a game that is “just right?” It could be its length, difficulty, challenge, style, or combination of it all. What did it get right? 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 Bleak Sword I created the music. Games discussed: Castlevania NBA 2k Ninja Gaiden God of War (2018) Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Cocoon Bleak Sword DX …& more! ---------------- 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 ---------------- 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! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

HOT TAKE I w/ Matt Caulder (Whatcha Doing?)

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… HOT TAKE! What’s that opinion you have that you know goes against the popular consensus about a gaming topic? My guest this week is: Matt Caulder! He likes to share his thoughts and opinions on games all over the internet. You can catch him streaming on weekdays and hosting Whatcha Doing? Podcast each week. Find all his links and socials in one spot right here: link.ee/mattcaulder Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit Background art from Super Mario Bros. 3 I created the music. Games discussed: Adventures of Cookies & Cream Final Fantasy XIII Patapom Super Mario Bros. 3 Killzone Silent Hill …& more! ---------------- 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 ---------------- 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! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

AVERAGE 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! ---------------- 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 ---------------- 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! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

THIS 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! ---------------- 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 ---------------- 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! ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

GAMEPLAY 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! ---------------- 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 ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

PRESENTATION 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! ---------------- 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 ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

RPG 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 ---------------- 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 ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

CONSOLE 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! ---------------- 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 ---------------- See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

COMPETITIVE 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! ---------------- 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

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