Pixels and Polygons
@pixelsandpolygons.net
Pixels and Polygons: Home of the original podcast, the 32 Bit Library series of books, and Retro Game Zine!
Run by @darrenhupke.bsky.social
Part of @soundstone.network
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Webstore links and more below!👇
https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Run by @darrenhupke.bsky.social
Part of @soundstone.network
soundstone.network
Webstore links and more below!👇
https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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Evergreen: 32 Bit Library is my series of books covering whole chunks of the PlayStation library.
Buy them digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Buy them physically here:
pixelsandpolygons.net or
shorturl.at/I6MKP
Read more about them (and other stuff) here:
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Buy them digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Buy them physically here:
pixelsandpolygons.net or
shorturl.at/I6MKP
Read more about them (and other stuff) here:
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Y’all want something to read on your break? How about another free drop on my Patreon!
www.patreon.com/posts/144835...
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Farm Fresh Fidelity | Pixels and Polygons
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December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Y’all want something to read on your break? How about another free drop on my Patreon!
www.patreon.com/posts/144835...
www.patreon.com/posts/144835...
Hey! Today you can get a special “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” on ALL issues of Retro Game Zine, as well as 20% off the 32 Bit Library and Beat ‘Em Up books!
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net right now and buy yourself something nice. Or buy a gift. You know what, do what makes you happy.
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net right now and buy yourself something nice. Or buy a gift. You know what, do what makes you happy.
Pixels and Polygons Store
Buy Pixels and Polygons products direct. Home of the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine!
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December 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hey! Today you can get a special “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” on ALL issues of Retro Game Zine, as well as 20% off the 32 Bit Library and Beat ‘Em Up books!
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net right now and buy yourself something nice. Or buy a gift. You know what, do what makes you happy.
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net right now and buy yourself something nice. Or buy a gift. You know what, do what makes you happy.
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50% off all ebooks at Retro Game Books w/ code TURKEY buff.ly/FOYONPl
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
50% off all ebooks at Retro Game Books w/ code TURKEY buff.ly/FOYONPl
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If you’re in a giving mood, I’ve got a Patreon where you can get early access to my podcast, and submit questions for me to ask for only $1 a month.
For $5 a month you get the same as above, plus free digital copies of Retro Game Zone each month, plus a monthly postcard review.
Check it out!
For $5 a month you get the same as above, plus free digital copies of Retro Game Zone each month, plus a monthly postcard review.
Check it out!
Pixels and Polygons | Patreon
Publishing books, zines, and podcasts about retro video games.
www.patreon.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If you’re in a giving mood, I’ve got a Patreon where you can get early access to my podcast, and submit questions for me to ask for only $1 a month.
For $5 a month you get the same as above, plus free digital copies of Retro Game Zone each month, plus a monthly postcard review.
Check it out!
For $5 a month you get the same as above, plus free digital copies of Retro Game Zone each month, plus a monthly postcard review.
Check it out!
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Let’s play the bsky version of my podcast!
Reply with your own answer to this question:
“What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?”
Feel free to share and tell us why!
Reply with your own answer to this question:
“What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?”
Feel free to share and tell us why!
November 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Let’s play the bsky version of my podcast!
Reply with your own answer to this question:
“What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?”
Feel free to share and tell us why!
Reply with your own answer to this question:
“What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?”
Feel free to share and tell us why!
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Happy ThanksGAMING!
For our first article this year at JetsonPlaysGames, we had a nice chat with @idolismj.yase.world about his journey and his content.
Hope you'll give it a read!:
www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/jay-ido...
For our first article this year at JetsonPlaysGames, we had a nice chat with @idolismj.yase.world about his journey and his content.
Hope you'll give it a read!:
www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/jay-ido...
Jay “IdolismJ” Gary Interview
Jay “IdolismJ” Gary talks to us about his YouTube channel, Guilty Gear, Detroit, and what he's thankful for.
www.jetsonplaysgames.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Happy ThanksGAMING!
For our first article this year at JetsonPlaysGames, we had a nice chat with @idolismj.yase.world about his journey and his content.
Hope you'll give it a read!:
www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/jay-ido...
For our first article this year at JetsonPlaysGames, we had a nice chat with @idolismj.yase.world about his journey and his content.
Hope you'll give it a read!:
www.jetsonplaysgames.com/post/jay-ido...
If you’re in a giving mood, I’ve got a Patreon where you can get early access to my podcast, and submit questions for me to ask for only $1 a month.
For $5 a month you get the same as above, plus free digital copies of Retro Game Zone each month, plus a monthly postcard review.
Check it out!
For $5 a month you get the same as above, plus free digital copies of Retro Game Zone each month, plus a monthly postcard review.
Check it out!
Pixels and Polygons | Patreon
Publishing books, zines, and podcasts about retro video games.
www.patreon.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If you’re in a giving mood, I’ve got a Patreon where you can get early access to my podcast, and submit questions for me to ask for only $1 a month.
For $5 a month you get the same as above, plus free digital copies of Retro Game Zone each month, plus a monthly postcard review.
Check it out!
For $5 a month you get the same as above, plus free digital copies of Retro Game Zone each month, plus a monthly postcard review.
Check it out!
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I am a sucker for the holidays, so Post Games is on sale till Sunday night.
$1 gets you all episodes. Videos. Bonus content. No ads. Everything.
(But for real, after this, I need to stop with the sales, because this is a terrible way to make money!)
patreon.com/postgames
$1 gets you all episodes. Videos. Bonus content. No ads. Everything.
(But for real, after this, I need to stop with the sales, because this is a terrible way to make money!)
patreon.com/postgames
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I am a sucker for the holidays, so Post Games is on sale till Sunday night.
$1 gets you all episodes. Videos. Bonus content. No ads. Everything.
(But for real, after this, I need to stop with the sales, because this is a terrible way to make money!)
patreon.com/postgames
$1 gets you all episodes. Videos. Bonus content. No ads. Everything.
(But for real, after this, I need to stop with the sales, because this is a terrible way to make money!)
patreon.com/postgames
Let’s play the bsky version of my podcast!
Reply with your own answer to this question:
“What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?”
Feel free to share and tell us why!
Reply with your own answer to this question:
“What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?”
Feel free to share and tell us why!
November 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Let’s play the bsky version of my podcast!
Reply with your own answer to this question:
“What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?”
Feel free to share and tell us why!
Reply with your own answer to this question:
“What is an average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?”
Feel free to share and tell us why!
I’m in the US, so I need to have a “thanksgiving” post. I am thankful for everyone who’s helped collaborate and contribute to any of my books, zines, and/or podcast!
I’m just a solo person running this whole operation, and every bit of support helps make these things better. Thank you.
I’m just a solo person running this whole operation, and every bit of support helps make these things better. Thank you.
November 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I’m in the US, so I need to have a “thanksgiving” post. I am thankful for everyone who’s helped collaborate and contribute to any of my books, zines, and/or podcast!
I’m just a solo person running this whole operation, and every bit of support helps make these things better. Thank you.
I’m just a solo person running this whole operation, and every bit of support helps make these things better. Thank you.
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Our Black Friday deal just dropped! Discount code BFCM25 at bossfightbooks.com for 20% off your order.
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Our Black Friday deal just dropped! Discount code BFCM25 at bossfightbooks.com for 20% off your order.
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Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1 is available now!
You can purchase a copy today at pixelsandpolygons.net.
If you live internationally, check your local Amazon (.ca, .uk, and more).
www.amazon.com/Beat-Em-Darr...
Written by me with contributions from @pc98audi.bsky.social & @rnaboursiii.bsky.social.
You can purchase a copy today at pixelsandpolygons.net.
If you live internationally, check your local Amazon (.ca, .uk, and more).
www.amazon.com/Beat-Em-Darr...
Written by me with contributions from @pc98audi.bsky.social & @rnaboursiii.bsky.social.
August 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1 is available now!
You can purchase a copy today at pixelsandpolygons.net.
If you live internationally, check your local Amazon (.ca, .uk, and more).
www.amazon.com/Beat-Em-Darr...
Written by me with contributions from @pc98audi.bsky.social & @rnaboursiii.bsky.social.
You can purchase a copy today at pixelsandpolygons.net.
If you live internationally, check your local Amazon (.ca, .uk, and more).
www.amazon.com/Beat-Em-Darr...
Written by me with contributions from @pc98audi.bsky.social & @rnaboursiii.bsky.social.
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Retro Game Zine. A monthly zine w/ a single retro game covered each issue. Game history, personal essay, review, art, etc.
Buy it physically here:
www.pixelsandpolygons.net
Buy it digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Also available as a monthly reward for my $5 Patreon support tier!
Buy it physically here:
www.pixelsandpolygons.net
Buy it digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Also available as a monthly reward for my $5 Patreon support tier!
February 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Retro Game Zine. A monthly zine w/ a single retro game covered each issue. Game history, personal essay, review, art, etc.
Buy it physically here:
www.pixelsandpolygons.net
Buy it digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Also available as a monthly reward for my $5 Patreon support tier!
Buy it physically here:
www.pixelsandpolygons.net
Buy it digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Also available as a monthly reward for my $5 Patreon support tier!
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Evergreen: 32 Bit Library is my series of books covering whole chunks of the PlayStation library.
Buy them digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Buy them physically here:
pixelsandpolygons.net or
shorturl.at/I6MKP
Read more about them (and other stuff) here:
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Buy them digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Buy them physically here:
pixelsandpolygons.net or
shorturl.at/I6MKP
Read more about them (and other stuff) here:
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
December 7, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Evergreen: 32 Bit Library is my series of books covering whole chunks of the PlayStation library.
Buy them digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Buy them physically here:
pixelsandpolygons.net or
shorturl.at/I6MKP
Read more about them (and other stuff) here:
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Buy them digitally here:
Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop
Buy them physically here:
pixelsandpolygons.net or
shorturl.at/I6MKP
Read more about them (and other stuff) here:
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
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I shared a bit about what I have been working on lately. Read my newest progress report right now!
Progress Report: 32 Bit Library Greatest Hits Volume 1 | Pixels and Polygons
Get more from Pixels and Polygons on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I shared a bit about what I have been working on lately. Read my newest progress report right now!
I shared a bit about what I have been working on lately. Read my newest progress report right now!
Progress Report: 32 Bit Library Greatest Hits Volume 1 | Pixels and Polygons
Get more from Pixels and Polygons on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I shared a bit about what I have been working on lately. Read my newest progress report right now!
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The final piece of the Retro Game Zine 2025 ANNUAL came in…
Check out the wonderful artwork by @wiloverton.bsky.social!
We’ve got our mascots, Pixel and Polygon, in the center, but surrounding them is a representation of every game covered this year collected in the book.
I love it!
Check out the wonderful artwork by @wiloverton.bsky.social!
We’ve got our mascots, Pixel and Polygon, in the center, but surrounding them is a representation of every game covered this year collected in the book.
I love it!
November 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The final piece of the Retro Game Zine 2025 ANNUAL came in…
Check out the wonderful artwork by @wiloverton.bsky.social!
We’ve got our mascots, Pixel and Polygon, in the center, but surrounding them is a representation of every game covered this year collected in the book.
I love it!
Check out the wonderful artwork by @wiloverton.bsky.social!
We’ve got our mascots, Pixel and Polygon, in the center, but surrounding them is a representation of every game covered this year collected in the book.
I love it!
The final piece of the Retro Game Zine 2025 ANNUAL came in…
Check out the wonderful artwork by @wiloverton.bsky.social!
We’ve got our mascots, Pixel and Polygon, in the center, but surrounding them is a representation of every game covered this year collected in the book.
I love it!
Check out the wonderful artwork by @wiloverton.bsky.social!
We’ve got our mascots, Pixel and Polygon, in the center, but surrounding them is a representation of every game covered this year collected in the book.
I love it!
November 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The final piece of the Retro Game Zine 2025 ANNUAL came in…
Check out the wonderful artwork by @wiloverton.bsky.social!
We’ve got our mascots, Pixel and Polygon, in the center, but surrounding them is a representation of every game covered this year collected in the book.
I love it!
Check out the wonderful artwork by @wiloverton.bsky.social!
We’ve got our mascots, Pixel and Polygon, in the center, but surrounding them is a representation of every game covered this year collected in the book.
I love it!
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Halfway there! 370% Funded! 🎉
15 days left to back the campaign 🤖⭐️
15 days left to back the campaign 🤖⭐️
November 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Halfway there! 370% Funded! 🎉
15 days left to back the campaign 🤖⭐️
15 days left to back the campaign 🤖⭐️
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Do you want me to ask a question of your choosing as an icebreaker for a future episode? Well, you can submit your own questions if you support the show at the $1 tier (or higher), and I'll even give you a shout-out if I pick your question! Check it out right here:
Pixels and Polygons | Patreon
Publishing books, zines, and podcasts about retro video games.
patreon.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Do you want me to ask a question of your choosing as an icebreaker for a future episode? Well, you can submit your own questions if you support the show at the $1 tier (or higher), and I'll even give you a shout-out if I pick your question! Check it out right here:
Do you want me to ask a question of your choosing as an icebreaker for a future episode? Well, you can submit your own questions if you support the show at the $1 tier (or higher), and I'll even give you a shout-out if I pick your question! Check it out right here:
Pixels and Polygons | Patreon
Publishing books, zines, and podcasts about retro video games.
patreon.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Do you want me to ask a question of your choosing as an icebreaker for a future episode? Well, you can submit your own questions if you support the show at the $1 tier (or higher), and I'll even give you a shout-out if I pick your question! Check it out right here:
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We joined our friends at @flashback64.com and @pixelsandpolygons.net for some #MarioKartWorld (and learned just how good @gigi9714.bsky.social is at this game).
We hope you’ll give it a watch, and please consider following @soundstone.network for more great #podcasts.
youtu.be/i6HSU9vwjAs?...
We hope you’ll give it a watch, and please consider following @soundstone.network for more great #podcasts.
youtu.be/i6HSU9vwjAs?...
Mario Kart World Sound Stone Stream
YouTube video by Sound Stone
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November 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We joined our friends at @flashback64.com and @pixelsandpolygons.net for some #MarioKartWorld (and learned just how good @gigi9714.bsky.social is at this game).
We hope you’ll give it a watch, and please consider following @soundstone.network for more great #podcasts.
youtu.be/i6HSU9vwjAs?...
We hope you’ll give it a watch, and please consider following @soundstone.network for more great #podcasts.
youtu.be/i6HSU9vwjAs?...
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You can digitally and physically buy the new issue of Retro Game Zine today!
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net for your own physical copy, or purchase it digitally right here: www.patreon.com/posts/retro-...
Big thanks to @mckliz.bsky.social for the contribution in this issue!
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net for your own physical copy, or purchase it digitally right here: www.patreon.com/posts/retro-...
Big thanks to @mckliz.bsky.social for the contribution in this issue!
Retro Game Zine 011 - Harvest Moon | Pixels and Polygons
Get more from Pixels and Polygons on Patreon
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November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
You can digitally and physically buy the new issue of Retro Game Zine today!
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net for your own physical copy, or purchase it digitally right here: www.patreon.com/posts/retro-...
Big thanks to @mckliz.bsky.social for the contribution in this issue!
Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net for your own physical copy, or purchase it digitally right here: www.patreon.com/posts/retro-...
Big thanks to @mckliz.bsky.social for the contribution in this issue!
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I’m curious to ask; what is the first skateboarding game (or game with skateboarding in it) you ever played?
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I’m curious to ask; what is the first skateboarding game (or game with skateboarding in it) you ever played?
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If you missed it earlier this week I made my podcast debut with the lovely people over at Flashback 64!
🏂NEW EPISODE🏂
We are joined by brand new guest @jeremyoduber.com to talk about 1080° Snowboarding. It's a sick ass game and a sick ass ep!
flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/1080%c2%b0...
We are joined by brand new guest @jeremyoduber.com to talk about 1080° Snowboarding. It's a sick ass game and a sick ass ep!
flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/1080%c2%b0...
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
If you missed it earlier this week I made my podcast debut with the lovely people over at Flashback 64!