Pixels and Polygons

<p><strong>Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network.</strong> 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…</p><p></p><p><strong>What is a game you consider to be one of the greatest of all time?</strong> What does the game get right for you?</p><p></p><p><strong>My guest this week is:</strong></p><p><strong>Andrew Elmore!</strong> He is a visual (+ui/ux) designer &amp; composer of video games. Find his portfolio here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://elmore.design"><strong>elmore.design</strong></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://elmore.design/">,</a> and follow him on bsky here: @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://elmore.zone">elmore.zone</a></p><p></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Show credits:</strong></p><p>Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit">https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit</a></p><p>Background art from Tokyo Xtreme Racer</p><p>I created the music.</p><p>Edited by Gooey Fame</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://soundstone.network"><strong>soundstone.network</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up!</p><p><strong>Head over to </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://pixelsandpolygons.net"><strong>pixelsandpolygons.net</strong></a></p><p>Buy my books digitally here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com"><strong>https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Support the show on Patreon: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patreon.com/darrenhupke"><strong>patreon.com/darrenhupke</strong></a></p><p>Follow along for <strong>FREE</strong> and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for one of the paid tiers for early access to the podcast, a Postcard-of-the-Month review every month, or a printed edition of [timestamp] each month!</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>See all my links and projects right here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke"><strong>https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network.</strong> 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…</p><p></p><p><strong>Do you interact with games outside of playing them? </strong>What other ways do you stay involved with this hobby (reading, writing, talking, drawing, etc.)?</p><p></p><p><strong>My guest this week is:</strong></p><p><strong>Fredo Fabrucci: The Poster's Poster™! </strong>You've likely seen their posts on Bluesky, but if you haven’t, give them a follow here: @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://fredo.bsky.social">fredo.bsky.social</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Show credits:</strong></p><p>Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit">https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit</a></p><p>Background art from Overwatch</p><p>I created the music.</p><p>Edited by Gooey Fame</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://soundstone.network"><strong>soundstone.network</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up!</p><p><strong>Head over to </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://pixelsandpolygons.net"><strong>pixelsandpolygons.net</strong></a></p><p>Buy my books digitally here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com"><strong>https://pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Support the show on Patreon: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patreon.com/darrenhupke"><strong>patreon.com/darrenhupke</strong></a></p><p>Follow along for <strong>FREE</strong> 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!</p><p>Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>See all my links and projects right here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke"><strong>https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network.</strong> 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…</p><p></p><p><strong>What is one of your favorite gaming systems? </strong>When did you get it? Tell us the story. What are some of your favorite memories, games, or details about it?</p><p></p><p><strong>My guest this week is:</strong></p><p><strong>Mikolai from Forgotten Worlds! </strong>Mikolai is behind the website, social media accounts, and zine, Forgotten Worlds. It is a celebration of classic video game magazines, and a magazine about old video game magazines. Give him a follow @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://forgottenworlds.bsky.social">forgottenworlds.bsky.social</a> and be sure to read many of his articles and interviews online at:</p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.forgottenworlds.net">https://www.forgottenworlds.net</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forgotten-worlds.myshopify.com/en-us">https://forgotten-worlds.myshopify.com/en-us</a></p><p></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Show credits:</strong></p><p>Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit">https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit</a></p><p>Background art from Nintendo</p><p>I created the music.</p><p>Edited by Gooey Fame</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://soundstone.network"><strong>soundstone.network</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up!</p><p><strong>Head over to </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://pixelsandpolygons.net"><strong>pixelsandpolygons.net</strong></a></p><p>Buy my books from Amazon here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shorturl.at/bIMY8"><strong>https://shorturl.at/bIMY8</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Support the show on Patreon: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patreon.com/darrenhupke"><strong>patreon.com/darrenhupke</strong></a></p><p>Follow along for <strong>FREE</strong> 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!</p><p>Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>See all my links and projects right here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke"><strong>https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network.</strong> 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…</p><p></p><p><strong>Who is one of your favorite creators (director, artist, composer, etc)?</strong> What was the first game that exposed you to them? What is your favorite game they were involved in?</p><p></p><p><strong>My guest this week is:</strong></p><p><strong>Brian Riggsbee,</strong> author, publisher, and owner of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://RetroGameBooks.com"><strong>RetroGameBooks.com</strong></a>! Find him on social media as @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://retrogamebooks.com">retrogamebooks.com</a> on bsky and more! Check out all the latest books, go buy yourself something cool, and sign up for his newsletter to know when the new books drop!</p><p></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Show credits:</strong></p><p>Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit">https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit</a></p><p>Background art from Death Stranding</p><p>I created the music.</p><p>Edited by Gooey Fame</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://soundstone.network"><strong>soundstone.network</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up!</p><p><strong>Head over to </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://pixelsandpolygons.net"><strong>pixelsandpolygons.net</strong></a></p><p>Buy my books from Amazon here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shorturl.at/bIMY8"><strong>https://shorturl.at/bIMY8</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Support the show on Patreon: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patreon.com/darrenhupke"><strong>patreon.com/darrenhupke</strong></a></p><p>Follow along for <strong>FREE</strong> 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!</p><p>Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>See all my links and projects right here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke"><strong>https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Welcome to Pixels and Polygons, part of the Sound Stone Network.</strong> 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…</p><p></p><p><strong>What is one of your favorite gaming systems? </strong>When did you get it? Tell us the story. What are some of your favorite memories, games, or details about it?</p><p></p><p><strong>My guest this week is:</strong></p><p><strong>Matt aka Stormageddon! </strong>Podcaster, DJ, writer, and so much more, you have likely seen or heard Matt all over bsky and podcasts, such as the “Fun” &amp; Games Podcast and Reignite. Follow on bsky at @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://djstormageddon.com">djstormageddon.com</a>, and visit these links to find all the shows and creative outputs:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://funandgamespod.com">funandgamespod.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://reignitepod.libsyn.com">reignitepod.libsyn.com</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://djstormageddon.com">djstormageddon.com</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Show credits:</strong></p><p>Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit">https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit</a></p><p>Background art from Metroid Fusion</p><p>I created the music.</p><p>Edited by Gooey Fame</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://soundstone.network"><strong>soundstone.network</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up!</p><p><strong>Head over to </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://pixelsandpolygons.net"><strong>pixelsandpolygons.net</strong></a></p><p>Buy my books from Amazon here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://shorturl.at/bIMY8"><strong>https://shorturl.at/bIMY8</strong></a></p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p><strong>Support the show on Patreon: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patreon.com/darrenhupke"><strong>patreon.com/darrenhupke</strong></a></p><p>Follow along for <strong>FREE</strong> 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!</p><p>Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!</p><p><strong>----------------</strong></p><p>See all my links and projects right here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke"><strong>https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke</strong></a></p>