Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. 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 average game (or below) that you love that doesn’t get enough attention?

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

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Show credits:

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

Background art from Deadly Premonition

I created the music.

Edited by Goeey Fame

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the 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

Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

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!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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

Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. 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 GOAT game you’ve never played? Why?

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

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Show credits:

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

Background art from World of Warcraft

I created the music.

Edited by Goeey Fame

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the 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

Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

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!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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

Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. 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…

Who are some of your favorite gaming artists and designers?

My guest this week is:

Maddie aka @ohthatsraspberry! She is an artist and community manager and makes rad stuff. Check out her Patreon: patreon.com/othatsraspberry, Website: othatsraspberry.com, and follow on bsky at @othatsraspberry.com

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Show credits:

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

Background art from Scott Campbell

I created the music.

Edited by Goeey Fame

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the 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

Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

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!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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

Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. 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 a combination of it all. What did it get right?

My guest this week is:

Matt aka Stormageddon! Podcaster, DJ, writer, and so much more, you have likely seen or heard Matt all over bsky and podcasts, such as the “Fun” & Games Podcast and Reignite. Follow on bsky at @djstormageddon.com, and visit these links to find all the shows and creative outputs:

funandgamespod.com

reignitepod.libsyn.com

djstormageddon.com

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Show credits:

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

Background art from Super Mario 64

I created the music.

Edited by Goeey Fame

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the 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

Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

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!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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

Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. 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 your favorite gaming console of all time? Why?

My guest this week is:

Mike Drucker! The Emmy-nominated TV writer and comedian, and author of the new book, "Good Game, No Rematch," joins the show! Subscribe to his newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ytjvhjsb and go buy the book (or audio book!) wherever you prefer to buy that kind of thing!

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Show credits:

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

Background art from Google

I created the music.

Edited by Goeey Fame

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the 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

Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

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!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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

Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. 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 your favorite gaming adaptation? Do you have a favorite gaming movie, book, comic, show, etc?

My guest this week is:

Luis Aguasvivas is a writer and creator and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. He also contributes to Unwinnable. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He is also involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/

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Show credits:

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

Background art from Shadow Generations

I created the music.

Edited by Me

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the 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

Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

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!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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

Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. 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 improvement would you make to one of your favorite games? Is there an improvement you could make that would make an average game you enjoy a 10/10?

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

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Show credits:

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

Background art from Skies of Arcadia

I created the music.

Edited by Gooey Fame

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the 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

Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

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!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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

Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network. 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 “wow” moment you had with a game? What was it that impressed you?

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

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Show credits:

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

Background art from Outer Wilds

I created the music.

Edited by Me

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the 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

Digitally buy the books and zines here: patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

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!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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