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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:
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2 & 1/2 days to go! It’s over 80% funded. With just a few more backers of the book, we’ll hit the goal.

Any help sharing the link and spreading the word goes a long way. This is a solo operation, so I appreciate any and all help with visibility!
The Kickstarter continues!

If you’re a fan of classic PlayStation games, consider checking out this book. It’s a giant A4-sized hardcover with slipcase that has retrospectives on over 50 of the best selling PlayStation games.

Help share this post and tell your friends!
32 Bit Library Greatest Hits Volume 1: Deluxe Edition
A chronological retrospective of 50 of the best-selling games on the PlayStation from 1995-2003. A4 size. 344 pages. 900+ screenshots.
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Hey heyyyy! "this is in the top five of the Boss Fight Books catalog I’ve read so far, being both educational and engaging, and balancing that with a personal voice that is entertaining." 5/5 stars
- Darren Hupke in Pixels and Polygons
Hey, who wants to read another review of a book about video games? Well, here you go! I reviewed @kohler.bsky.social's Final Fantasy V published by @bossfightbooks.com.
BOOK REVIEW - Final Fantasy V | Pixels and Polygons
Get more from Pixels and Polygons on Patreon
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February 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Hey, who wants to read another review of a book about video games? Well, here you go! I reviewed @kohler.bsky.social's Final Fantasy V published by @bossfightbooks.com.
BOOK REVIEW - Final Fantasy V | Pixels and Polygons
Get more from Pixels and Polygons on Patreon
www.patreon.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM
2 & 1/2 days to go! It’s over 80% funded. With just a few more backers of the book, we’ll hit the goal.

Any help sharing the link and spreading the word goes a long way. This is a solo operation, so I appreciate any and all help with visibility!
The Kickstarter continues!

If you’re a fan of classic PlayStation games, consider checking out this book. It’s a giant A4-sized hardcover with slipcase that has retrospectives on over 50 of the best selling PlayStation games.

Help share this post and tell your friends!
32 Bit Library Greatest Hits Volume 1: Deluxe Edition
A chronological retrospective of 50 of the best-selling games on the PlayStation from 1995-2003. A4 size. 344 pages. 900+ screenshots.
www.kickstarter.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I’ll need some help getting some of this stuff…
February 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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The Kickstarter continues!

If you’re a fan of classic PlayStation games, consider checking out this book. It’s a giant A4-sized hardcover with slipcase that has retrospectives on over 50 of the best selling PlayStation games.

Help share this post and tell your friends!
32 Bit Library Greatest Hits Volume 1: Deluxe Edition
A chronological retrospective of 50 of the best-selling games on the PlayStation from 1995-2003. A4 size. 344 pages. 900+ screenshots.
www.kickstarter.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Hey, who wants to read another review of a book about video games? Well, here you go! I reviewed @kohler.bsky.social's Final Fantasy V published by @bossfightbooks.com.
BOOK REVIEW - Final Fantasy V | Pixels and Polygons
Get more from Pixels and Polygons on Patreon
www.patreon.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I can’t believe Bad Bunny went to pixelsandpolygons.net and bought one of my books! Y’all better get on that hype train and get one for yourself like all the cool kids!
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Buy Pixels and Polygons products direct. Home of the 32 Bit Library series and Retro Game Zine!
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February 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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The release of this episode is cleverly timed with the on sale date of the newest issues of Forgotten Worlds! Go follow @forgottenworlds.bsky.social and then head over to forgottenworlds.net to pick them up before they are all gone!

I already have my copies on the way!
February 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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The new zine features contributions from @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me, @idolismj.yase.world, @gooeyfame.bsky.social, and a comic by @othatsraspberry.com.

It was a lot of fun to put together. Check it out physically or digitally TODAY!
Pixels and Polygons Quarterly is a new magazine featuring multiple games, a cohesive theme, guest writers, comics, and more.

To purchase physical copies and digital editions, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
February 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Darren from @pixelsandpolygons.net was kind enough to have me on his podcast. I talk at length about a random Mega Drive game no one has ever played and also some stuff about classic video game magazines.

Listen to it here 👉 rss.com/podcasts/pix...
OUTSIDE GAMES I w/ Mikolai (Forgotten Worlds) | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
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...
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February 8, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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I was a guest on @retroblastpod.com’s latest episode. We spoke about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and had a great conversation about why it’s a massively important game to us. Check it out on most podcast platforms right now!

retroblastpodcast.libsyn.com/tony-hawks-p...
Retro Blast (Retro Gaming Podcast): Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a game series that needs no introduction. It's one of the most popular and successful video game franchises of all-time. But, as is tradition here on The Retro Blast Podcast,...
retroblastpodcast.libsyn.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM
The new zine features contributions from @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me, @idolismj.yase.world, @gooeyfame.bsky.social, and a comic by @othatsraspberry.com.

It was a lot of fun to put together. Check it out physically or digitally TODAY!
Pixels and Polygons Quarterly is a new magazine featuring multiple games, a cohesive theme, guest writers, comics, and more.

To purchase physical copies and digital editions, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
February 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Lots of great N64 conversations happening today. Can I interest you in the BRAND NEW issue of Pixels and Polygons Quarterly? It covers three great third-party games and includes a whole essay on the history of third-party support on the N64.

Buy it physically here:
Pixels and Polygons Quarterly 2026 Q1
Pixels and Polygons Quarterly is a retro gaming zine. It measures 8.5” x 5.5” inches, an clocks in at 100 pages of premium color paper inside, and a heavy soft-touch card stock cover. Inside each issu...
pixelsandpolygons.net
February 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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You know I've thought about it a lot and I really do think getting drawn by yoji shinkawa would basically be the best thing that could happen to a person in their lifetime
February 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
My attachment to each Nintendo system 😊 🎮:

❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ NES
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ SNES
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Virtual Boy
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ N64
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ GameCube
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ Wii
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Wii U
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Switch
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ Switch 2
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Game & Watch
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Gameboy
❤️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Gameboy Color
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Gameboy Advance
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ DS
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ 3DS
My attachment to each Nintendo system 😊 🎮:

❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ NES
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ SNES
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Virtual Boy
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ N64
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ GameCube
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ Wii
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ Wii U
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ Switch
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ Switch 2
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Game & Watch
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ Gameboy
❤️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Gameboy Color
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ Gameboy Advance
❤️▫️▫️▫️▫️ DS
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ 3DS
My attachment to each Nintendo system 😊 🎮:

❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ NES
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ SNES
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Virtual Boy
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ N64
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ GameCube
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ Wii
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ Wii U
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Switch
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Switch 2
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ Game & Watch
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Gameboy
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ Gameboy Color
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ Gameboy Advance
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ DS
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ 3DS
February 7, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Looking forward to this coffee table book full of retrospectives on the PlayStation Greatest Hits catalogue. I even wrote one of the essays about NFL Blitz! Help @pixelsandpolygons.net reach the first funding goal and get yourself a sweet book! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
32 Bit Library Greatest Hits Volume 1: Deluxe Edition
A chronological retrospective of 50 of the best-selling games on the PlayStation from 1995-2003. A4 size. 344 pages. 900+ screenshots.
www.kickstarter.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The release of this episode is cleverly timed with the on sale date of the newest issues of Forgotten Worlds! Go follow @forgottenworlds.bsky.social and then head over to forgottenworlds.net to pick them up before they are all gone!

I already have my copies on the way!
February 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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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
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 AM
I was a guest on @retroblastpod.com’s latest episode. We spoke about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and had a great conversation about why it’s a massively important game to us. Check it out on most podcast platforms right now!

retroblastpodcast.libsyn.com/tony-hawks-p...
Retro Blast (Retro Gaming Podcast): Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a game series that needs no introduction. It's one of the most popular and successful video game franchises of all-time. But, as is tradition here on The Retro Blast Podcast,...
retroblastpodcast.libsyn.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Darren is doing amazing work in the indie publishing space. 7 days left to get the latest Kickstarter over the line.
The Kickstarter continues!

If you’re a fan of classic PlayStation games, consider checking out this book. It’s a giant A4-sized hardcover with slipcase that has retrospectives on over 50 of the best selling PlayStation games.

Help share this post and tell your friends!
32 Bit Library Greatest Hits Volume 1: Deluxe Edition
A chronological retrospective of 50 of the best-selling games on the PlayStation from 1995-2003. A4 size. 344 pages. 900+ screenshots.
www.kickstarter.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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I just received my Kickstarter rewards for them 32 BIT LIBRARY GREATEST HITS book from @pixelsandpolygons.net @darrenhupke.bsky.social

So many great games are in here!

#retrogames #ps1
February 4, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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What is one of your favorite mini-games or game within a game?
February 1, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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HaKox is literally one of my favorite Monolith Soft games period. Sad it's trapped in Xenosaga 3 lol

www.youtube.com/watch?v=41tS...
February 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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New stuff over on pixelsandpolygons.net!

Pre-order the new Pixels and Polygons Quarterly (shipping mid-month) and three new shirts featuring artwork from the issue by @ryspiritart.bsky.social.
February 1, 2026 at 1:18 AM