Pixels and Polygons

By: Darren Hupke
  • Summary

  • 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 sweet, designed to be a quick listen and hopefully encourage your own response.

    The logo was designed by Ry-Spirit - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

    The show image is from Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster

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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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    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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Episodes
  • LEAST FAV IV w/ Brian
    Jan 10 2025

    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!

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    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

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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, 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

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    33 mins
  • 2024 PAPAs & GOAT V w/ Jef
    Jan 3 2025

    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!

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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, 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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    43 mins
  • SOLO I w/ Darren
    Dec 20 2024

    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!

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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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    38 mins

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