Pixels and Polygons

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 - h...

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 portfo...

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 creato...

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… ANNIVERSARY I w/ Nicole My wife and I celebrate our anniversary, talking about some of our shared gaming past! My guest this week is: Nicole, my wife. She does stuff. Show credits: Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram...

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… CHARACTER II w/ Brian What is your custom character story? Do you have a go-to design? Where does it come from? My guest this week is: Brian Riggsbee author, publisher, and owner of RetroGameBooks.com ! Show credits: Ry-...

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… CONSOLE STORY III w/ Andrew What is your console story? Tell us about when you got it, what games you had, memories, special moments, etc. My guest this week is: Andrew is a visual (+ui/ux) designer & composer of vid...

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… 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. My guest this week is: Thomas! Long time friend, and he streams on Twitch....

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 III w/ Aidan and Luis What is your least favorite game in one of your favorite gaming franchises? Aidan Moher (he/him) is a Hugo award-winning writer and editor who has written about almost every niche fa...

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 III w/ Rusty and Nicole What is a “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you? Rusty is an artist and illustrator you can find online on bsky as @ rustyshackles.bsky.social. You can also see him...

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 III w/ Thomas and Jason This or that? Lightning round questions! Thomas is one of my oldest friends. Catch him streaming on Twitch at twitch.tv/th0mbear . Jason Dvorak is a gaming collector, archivist, and...

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 V w/ Aidan and Austin What is your favorite game console of all time? 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...

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 II w/ Gooey and McKenna (Flashback 64) What is your least favorite game in one of your favorite franchises? Gooey and McKenna are the hosts of Flashback 64, a podcast focused on chronologically discussing...

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… E3 Memories Games discussed: E3 demos Uncharted 2 Last of Us Pla...

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 IV w/ Rusty and Jason What is a personal favorite game or an average game you love that doesn’t get enough attention? Rusty is an artist and illustrator you can find online on bsky as @ rustyshackles.bsky....

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 II w/ Luis and John I surprise my guests with a "this or that" question! Luis is a writer and creator. He is a staff writer at popmatters.com and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoint...

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 IV w/ Jason and Luis What is a game you consider one of the GREATEST OF ALL TIME? Jason Dvorak is a gaming collector, archivist, and online personality who runs GameRaveTV on YouTube and Game-Rave.com . You can fin...

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...