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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Run by @darrenhupke.bsky.social
Part of @soundstone.network
soundstone.network
Webstore links and more below!👇
https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Episode 94, GENRE III w/ @djstormageddon.com
What is Matt’s favorite genre? What is yours? Why?
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What is Matt’s favorite genre? What is yours? Why?
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January 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Episode 94, GENRE III w/ @djstormageddon.com
What is Matt’s favorite genre? What is yours? Why?
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
What is Matt’s favorite genre? What is yours? Why?
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
Episode 93, COLLECTORS EDITION II w/ @aguaspoints.bsky.social
Listen to discover Luis’ favorite special edition and what makes a good one.
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Listen to discover Luis’ favorite special edition and what makes a good one.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Episode 93, COLLECTORS EDITION II w/ @aguaspoints.bsky.social
Listen to discover Luis’ favorite special edition and what makes a good one.
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Listen to discover Luis’ favorite special edition and what makes a good one.
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
This is all I have left from my Home.
January 6, 2026 at 10:21 AM
This is all I have left from my Home.
Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1 explores the history of the genre beginning with the entire series of Final Fight. Development details, regional differences, era specific coverage, and more!
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pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
January 6, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1 explores the history of the genre beginning with the entire series of Final Fight. Development details, regional differences, era specific coverage, and more!
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
Yes… when I was planning my “Third Party 64” issue I definitely had the 30th anniversary of the system in mind. This is all a well thought out and not at all coincidental.
January 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Yes… when I was planning my “Third Party 64” issue I definitely had the 30th anniversary of the system in mind. This is all a well thought out and not at all coincidental.
Do I have any Gravity Rush fans here?
December 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Do I have any Gravity Rush fans here?
Do I have any Low G Man fans following me?
December 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Do I have any Low G Man fans following me?
Episode 92, JUST RIGHT IV with @seandouglass.bsky.social
Hear about a game that gets it just right, according to Sean. Do you agree?
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Hear about a game that gets it just right, according to Sean. Do you agree?
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December 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Episode 92, JUST RIGHT IV with @seandouglass.bsky.social
Hear about a game that gets it just right, according to Sean. Do you agree?
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Hear about a game that gets it just right, according to Sean. Do you agree?
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
For $5 of monthly support, you get all of that, PLUS free digital downloads of Retro Game Zine issues as they are posted.
You will also get a monthly postcard mailed to you with a retro review. The world’s shortest monthly retro gaming magazine!
You will also get a monthly postcard mailed to you with a retro review. The world’s shortest monthly retro gaming magazine!
December 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
For $5 of monthly support, you get all of that, PLUS free digital downloads of Retro Game Zine issues as they are posted.
You will also get a monthly postcard mailed to you with a retro review. The world’s shortest monthly retro gaming magazine!
You will also get a monthly postcard mailed to you with a retro review. The world’s shortest monthly retro gaming magazine!
The campaign is $8 away from being fully funded! Let’s go!
Thank you all for the support!
Please continue to share the link with any friends or retro gaming fans!
Thank you all for the support!
Please continue to share the link with any friends or retro gaming fans!
December 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The campaign is $8 away from being fully funded! Let’s go!
Thank you all for the support!
Please continue to share the link with any friends or retro gaming fans!
Thank you all for the support!
Please continue to share the link with any friends or retro gaming fans!
Look at that! Kickstarter has featured the new Retro Game Zine Quarterly as a #ProjectWeLove. Thanks!
December 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Look at that! Kickstarter has featured the new Retro Game Zine Quarterly as a #ProjectWeLove. Thanks!
70% funded in half a day! Thanks everyone for the support so far!
I’m doing this all solo, so all the word of mouth and help sharing goes a long way.
If you have read any of the other issues, this is the best one yet!
I’m doing this all solo, so all the word of mouth and help sharing goes a long way.
If you have read any of the other issues, this is the best one yet!
December 21, 2025 at 3:58 AM
70% funded in half a day! Thanks everyone for the support so far!
I’m doing this all solo, so all the word of mouth and help sharing goes a long way.
If you have read any of the other issues, this is the best one yet!
I’m doing this all solo, so all the word of mouth and help sharing goes a long way.
If you have read any of the other issues, this is the best one yet!
Nintendo Power had comics. GamePro had comics… Now, Retro Game Zine will have comics! I’m working with the ultra talented @othatsraspberry.com for a fun comic to be included in the new issue!
December 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Nintendo Power had comics. GamePro had comics… Now, Retro Game Zine will have comics! I’m working with the ultra talented @othatsraspberry.com for a fun comic to be included in the new issue!
As an optional add on or included in the “Everything set,” you get three stickers by @ryspiritart.bsky.social inspired by the games inside the issue.
I never get bored of seeing Pixel and Polygon get reimagined in these random ways.
I never get bored of seeing Pixel and Polygon get reimagined in these random ways.
December 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
As an optional add on or included in the “Everything set,” you get three stickers by @ryspiritart.bsky.social inspired by the games inside the issue.
I never get bored of seeing Pixel and Polygon get reimagined in these random ways.
I never get bored of seeing Pixel and Polygon get reimagined in these random ways.
You can get a digital copy of the new issue for only $3, plus you can add on the entire 2025 ANNUAL (all 12 issues from 2025 in a giant 400+ page PDF) for just $5 more. That's a lot of digital pages for only $8.
December 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
You can get a digital copy of the new issue for only $3, plus you can add on the entire 2025 ANNUAL (all 12 issues from 2025 in a giant 400+ page PDF) for just $5 more. That's a lot of digital pages for only $8.
Retro Game Zine Quarterly 2026 Q1 is funding now through 1/4!
Support the campaign and get a digital, physical, or bundle of rewards!
Historical articles, game data, personal essays, artwork, magazine scans, and more fill out 90+ pages.
Tell your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
Support the campaign and get a digital, physical, or bundle of rewards!
Historical articles, game data, personal essays, artwork, magazine scans, and more fill out 90+ pages.
Tell your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
December 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Retro Game Zine Quarterly 2026 Q1 is funding now through 1/4!
Support the campaign and get a digital, physical, or bundle of rewards!
Historical articles, game data, personal essays, artwork, magazine scans, and more fill out 90+ pages.
Tell your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
Support the campaign and get a digital, physical, or bundle of rewards!
Historical articles, game data, personal essays, artwork, magazine scans, and more fill out 90+ pages.
Tell your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
Episode 91, AVERAGE GAMES XIII w/ @kaly.blackskycomra.de!
New guest alert! KaL talks about a deep cut PSX title this week!
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New guest alert! KaL talks about a deep cut PSX title this week!
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
December 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Episode 91, AVERAGE GAMES XIII w/ @kaly.blackskycomra.de!
New guest alert! KaL talks about a deep cut PSX title this week!
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
New guest alert! KaL talks about a deep cut PSX title this week!
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
Pre-order the Retro Game Zine 2025 ANNUAL now! Shipping starts 12/31. $60 for 418 pages of retro gaming goodness.
This collection has an original cover by @wiloverton.bsky.social.
Read more about it and get your own copy from the link below!
pixelsandpolygons.net/products/ret...
This collection has an original cover by @wiloverton.bsky.social.
Read more about it and get your own copy from the link below!
pixelsandpolygons.net/products/ret...
December 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Pre-order the Retro Game Zine 2025 ANNUAL now! Shipping starts 12/31. $60 for 418 pages of retro gaming goodness.
This collection has an original cover by @wiloverton.bsky.social.
Read more about it and get your own copy from the link below!
pixelsandpolygons.net/products/ret...
This collection has an original cover by @wiloverton.bsky.social.
Read more about it and get your own copy from the link below!
pixelsandpolygons.net/products/ret...
Episode 90, CONSOLE STORY VIII w/ @darrenhupke.bsky.social
I talk to myself and answer some questions in a solo episode of the show! Listen to my ramblings about my PS2 experience!
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
I talk to myself and answer some questions in a solo episode of the show! Listen to my ramblings about my PS2 experience!
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
December 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Episode 90, CONSOLE STORY VIII w/ @darrenhupke.bsky.social
I talk to myself and answer some questions in a solo episode of the show! Listen to my ramblings about my PS2 experience!
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
I talk to myself and answer some questions in a solo episode of the show! Listen to my ramblings about my PS2 experience!
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
Episode 89, WOW MOMENT V w/ @monotonegent.fineti.me from @fineti.me
Steve joins the show and shares a game that meets the "wow moment" criteria, and how.
Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
Steve joins the show and shares a game that meets the "wow moment" criteria, and how.
Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
December 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Episode 89, WOW MOMENT V w/ @monotonegent.fineti.me from @fineti.me
Steve joins the show and shares a game that meets the "wow moment" criteria, and how.
Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
Steve joins the show and shares a game that meets the "wow moment" criteria, and how.
Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️
Retro Game Zine is a concise way to read about classic and/or under appreciated games from yesteryear. Historical essays, personal stories, and rad contributors with each issue!
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
December 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Retro Game Zine is a concise way to read about classic and/or under appreciated games from yesteryear. Historical essays, personal stories, and rad contributors with each issue!
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
32 Bit Library takes curated selections of the PlayStation library, with written entries for every game, tons of screenshots, and bonus contributions from industry friends!
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
December 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
32 Bit Library takes curated selections of the PlayStation library, with written entries for every game, tons of screenshots, and bonus contributions from industry friends!
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
Hey visitor! Pixels and Polygons is the home of retro gaming-themed books, zines, podcasts, and more!
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
December 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Hey visitor! Pixels and Polygons is the home of retro gaming-themed books, zines, podcasts, and more!
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
To purchase physical copies, digital, or find out more, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
linktr.ee/darrenhupke
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
Self promotion.
December 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Self promotion.