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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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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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
- 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
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February 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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
- Darren Hupke in Pixels and Polygons
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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
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February 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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.
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
I’ll need some help getting some of this stuff…
PlayStation Classic 'PaRappa the Rapper' Is Getting A Bunch Of New Clothing & Merch In Japan.
PlayStation Classic 'PaRappa the Rapper' Is Getting A Bunch Of New Clothing & Merch In Japan
"You gotta believe!"
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February 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I’ll need some help getting some of this stuff…
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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!
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
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!
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!
Weird. I didn’t notice this at all.
It clearly is possible, but that alert of “These settings only apply to the Following feed” really make it seem deliberate and not an accident.
It clearly is possible, but that alert of “These settings only apply to the Following feed” really make it seem deliberate and not an accident.
February 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Weird. I didn’t notice this at all.
It clearly is possible, but that alert of “These settings only apply to the Following feed” really make it seem deliberate and not an accident.
It clearly is possible, but that alert of “These settings only apply to the Following feed” really make it seem deliberate and not an accident.
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 2:40 AM
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.
I mean, Ricky Martin already has them. And I think I saw one of my books in the background of the Dunkin Ad.
#trendingtopics #marketingsucks #selfpublishedselfmade
#trendingtopics #marketingsucks #selfpublishedselfmade
February 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM
I mean, Ricky Martin already has them. And I think I saw one of my books in the background of the Dunkin Ad.
#trendingtopics #marketingsucks #selfpublishedselfmade
#trendingtopics #marketingsucks #selfpublishedselfmade
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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February 9, 2026 at 1:40 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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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!
I already have my copies on the way!
February 6, 2026 at 3:10 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!
I already have my copies on the way!
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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!
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
To purchase physical copies and digital editions, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
February 7, 2026 at 7:34 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!
It was a lot of fun to put together. Check it out physically or digitally TODAY!
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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...
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
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...
Listen to it here 👉 rss.com/podcasts/pix...
I didn't even notice that when I first saw it! You should have waited for someone to say something, and say this was a prototype console for only 3 players.
February 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
I didn't even notice that when I first saw it! You should have waited for someone to say something, and say this was a prototype console for only 3 players.
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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!
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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,...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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!
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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!
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
To purchase physical copies and digital editions, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
February 7, 2026 at 7:34 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!
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
To purchase physical copies and digital editions, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
February 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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
To purchase physical copies and digital editions, check out:
pixelsandpolygons.net
Patreon.com/darrenhupke
Maybe the Wii U?
February 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Maybe the Wii U?
Buy it digitally here:
Pixels and Polygons Quarterly 2026 Q1 | Pixels and Polygons
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February 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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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:
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...
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February 7, 2026 at 6:47 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:
Buy it physically here:
Well, I don’t want to say my thoughts or opinions mean I think the system was a failure or unsuccessful, but their decisions do seem to have left money on the table.
February 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Well, I don’t want to say my thoughts or opinions mean I think the system was a failure or unsuccessful, but their decisions do seem to have left money on the table.
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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
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
The counter-punch was Sony agreeing to take much less for licensing to woo others for their system, give those savings benefits to potential publishers.
The politics of the 90s games industry were fascinating.
The politics of the 90s games industry were fascinating.
February 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The counter-punch was Sony agreeing to take much less for licensing to woo others for their system, give those savings benefits to potential publishers.
The politics of the 90s games industry were fascinating.
The politics of the 90s games industry were fascinating.
Even with that thought, the cost of cartridges versus CDs should have been enough of a consideration to make that change. Nintendo was thinking they were still top dog and they’d make more money off their licensing and cartridges.
February 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Even with that thought, the cost of cartridges versus CDs should have been enough of a consideration to make that change. Nintendo was thinking they were still top dog and they’d make more money off their licensing and cartridges.
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
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ 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
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ 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
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ 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
My attachment to each Nintendo system 😊 🎮:
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ NES
❤️❤️▫️▫️▫️ SNES
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Virtual Boy
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ N64
❤️❤️❤️▫️▫️ GameCube
❤️❤️❤️❤️▫️ Wii
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Wii U
▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Switch
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