Pixels and Polygons

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… CHARACTER I w/ Rusty and Andrew What is your favorite secret character or unlockable in a game? Also, what is your go-to custom or created character, and why? Rusty is an artist and illustrator you can find online on bs...

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… THIS OR THAT I w/ Andrew and Rusty What is your console story? Tell us about when you got it, what games you had, memories, special moments, etc. Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find...

Welcome to Single Player. This is a bonus podcast for fans and supporters of Pixels and Polygons. It is a variety show centered on gaming, both retro and modern. Episodes will take a deep dive into the personal stories of the host, break down franchise favorite games, discuss top 10 lists, or something else entirely! This episode is… GAME OVER LIFE - Preview Story Games discussed: Final Fantasy XI...

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… LEAST FAVORITE w/ Andrew and Austin What is your least favorite game in one of your favorite gaming franchises? Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design...

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… WOW II w/ Luis and Thomas What is a “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you? Luis is a writer and creator. He is a staff writer at popmatters.com and has a personal blog with interviews here: ht...

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… CONSOLE STORY I w/ John and Austin What is your console story? Tell us about when you got it, what games you had, memories, special moments, etc. John is a podcast host and long-time gamer (he is also my neighbor!). Tak...

BONUS! Pixels and Polygon listeners, here is a bonus episode for you! "Single Player" is a weekly show I do for paid supporters of my Patreon. If you like what you hear and want to participate in helping me shape my future books and projects, consider supporting it! Read more about it here: patreon.com/darrenhupke Welcome to Single Player. This is a bonus podcast for fans and supporters of Pixels...

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 III w/ Nicole and Andrew What is a game considered one of the "GREATEST OF ALL TIME" that you have always wanted to play but haven't? Why? Nicole is the best. She is also my wife. Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) design...

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… WOW I w/ Austin and Brian What is a “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you? Austin is my oldest friend and forever buddy. Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and has a new book you need to check out...

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 IV w/ Gooey and McKenna What is your favorite game console of all time? Gooey and McKenna are the hosts of Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happ...

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 II w/ Andrew and Sean What is a game you consider to be one of the GREATEST OF ALL TIME? Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on...

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… STORY I w/ Brian and Rich What game’s story has stuck with you long after playing it? What game do you have an emotional connection with beyond the game? Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and has a new book you can pre-orde...

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 III w/ Andrew and Nicole What is your favorite video game system of all time? Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: elmore.design, and follow him on bsky h...

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… DIFFICULTY I w/ Jef and Thomas Is there a game whose difficulty turned you off? What game had the right difficulty balance? Jef is a dancer, artist, filmmaker, and does a bunch of other creative things. Follow him on In...

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 II w/ Gooey and McKenna What game has a soundtrack you will never forget? Gooey and McKenna are the hosts of Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing the Nintendo 64 library and what was happe...

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 III w/ Brian and Casey What is a game you know is average or below average that you still love? Brian runs RetroGameBooks.com and writes and creates his own books. Casey is a visual effects guy and creativ...

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...

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...

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 oth...

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...

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...

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, arti...

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...

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....

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 ser...