Pixels and Polygons

Hey visitor! Pixels and Polygons is the home of retro gaming-themed books, zines, podcasts, and more! To purchase physical copies, check out: pixelsandpolygons.net To buy digitally, check out: pixelsandpolygonsllc.gumroad.com Check out the podcast, Patreon, and more here: linktr.ee/darrenhupke

Good delivery day from @pixelsandpolygons.net :)

SALE! Buy 3, Get 1 Free on the Pixels and Polygons Quarterly issues! If you haven't tried any of them, this is the best way to get all 4 issues from 2026 at a huge discount!

SALE! Buy 3, Get 1 Free on the Pixels and Polygons Quarterly issues! If you haven't tried any of them, this is the best way to get all 4 issues from 2026 at a huge discount!

Final Fantasy Resonance is here! Thanks to the demo progress carrying over, I am on to chapter 2!

Final Fantasy Resonance is here! Thanks to the demo progress carrying over, I am on to chapter 2!

This years @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social is done! One of my favorites due to the publishing power partners of @retrogamebooks.com, @bossfightbooks.com, and @pixelsandpolygons.net. Didn’t get to walk around a ton, but it was super fun! Bonus thanks to my wife for all the support all weekend!

It’s day 3 of 3 of Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE). Stop by “publisher’s row” to see books by Retro Game Books, @pixelsandpolygons.net, and @bossfightbooks.com.

Lookee what came in the mail! 😄 @pixelsandpolygons.net

Some day 1 action from @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social!

For everyone that bought the game during the Steam sale--thank you! Did you know? ChainStaff has < 100 reviews. It would help immensely for everyone to drop a quick review on the game. 💙

Illustrator Tom duBois defined the visual identity of Konami’s classic video games during the late 1980s and early 1990s. This is Tom's first official convention appearance ever! Join him! Tickets tinyurl.com/3a5hdpw4 #prge #prge2026 #konami

Hey everyone, Pixels and Polygons is a solo, independent business. I run it all (with some help from my wife), and if you've enjoyed any of my books, zines, or podcasts, please consider sharing them with a friend! Word of mouth is the only way I can grow. Rate, review, post, whatever! Thanks!

Hey everyone, Pixels and Polygons is a solo, independent business. I run it all (with some help from my wife), and if you've enjoyed any of my books, zines, or podcasts, please consider sharing them with a friend! Word of mouth is the only way I can grow. Rate, review, post, whatever! Thanks!

Practicing Tetris on Tetris 99 to maybe participate in the Jonas Cup. Find me in Portland, and let's play for cash.

Tomorrow's episode of the podcast features a new guest, and someone I was excited to chat with, Kurt from @hg101.bsky.social! He has contributed to my 32 Bit Library books, and I was glad to finally connect with him here. I hope y'all enjoy it!

Jacob Geller is no longer a part of MinnMax. He won't be on content moving forward and we won't be publicly airing this week's episode of The MinnMax Show. We're in shock and deeply hurt. Thank you for your patience during this sensitive time.

It was a boss fight day today.

I have a small budget for this.

Mutuals: Do I know anyone who could animate an existing image (the FunFactor podcast background) into a fun looping animation for the video version of the podcast?

A lot of videogames played today...

Ah, wonderful! My hot take episode of pixels and polygons has released! Longtime Friends of Fredo™ know I'm a bit of an earthbound hater and this episode gets a bit into why. Search your feelings, you know it to be true and all that. Thanks again to Darren for having me on, always a delight!

@darrenhupke.bsky.social ( @pixelsandpolygons.net ) joins the show to talk about writing and self publishing books and how to get started with that! Tickets at tinyurl.com/3a5hdpw4 #prge #prge2026 #retrogaming

@darrenhupke.bsky.social @pixelsandpolygons.net @gabedurham.bossfightbooks.com @bossfightbooks.com @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social Tickets and more details here: www.retrogamingexpo.com

We will be at Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) Oct 9-11. Stop by our booth (727) to pick up some books and chat. Also, join Brian (Retro Game Books), Darren Hupke (Pixels and Polygons), and Gabe Durham (Boss Fight Books) as they host a panel on book making and self publishing, Friday at 5pm.

I’m glad to see our plucky little cover artist @wiloverton.bsky.social’s talents have been discovered by other retro gaming outlets!

Hands On: Aliens: The Video Games Is Every Xenomorph Lover's Dream Book

The latest digital issue of Pixels and Polygons Quarterly is now available to buy and download! This is a fun one, featuring @marcdachamp.bsky.social, @mathewkumar.com, @othatsraspberry.com, @ephemeralenigmas.bsky.social, and @hypnocrite.bsky.social! Check it out, and tell a friend!

I just recorded a couple of new episodes with @theletterten.lol from the @holdonpod.omg.lol podcast! It was a lot of fun! Thanks for jumping on with me. You can all look forward to these episodes in a couple of weeks!

a reminder: if you'd like to support my work, the best way to do so is via patreon! plus you can get stickers and postcards every month 💌✨ www.patreon.com/c/othatsrasp...

A game that for obvious reasons is very important to both McKenna and Goo. If you like listening to us talk about N64 games, you are going to love this!

⛳️ NEW EPISODE ⛳️ We are joined by our good buddy @idolismj.yase.world to discuss Waialae Country Club: True Golf Classics! flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/waialae-co...

The colour proof of FREEZE64 issue 88 has *just* arrived and looks GOOOOORGEOUS! Subscriber copies should start posting out over the weekend. Coming soon to: freeze64.com/freeze64-issue-88 #Commodore64 #C64 #Commodore64Ultimate

I loved the Onimusha Demo, and I can't wait to get the full game tomorrow.

This is super rad.

Thanks again to @pixelsandpolygons.net for letting me rant about Spyro for an extended amount of time on the record. :)

It stinks!

Episode 133: GOAT IX w/ @pandamonium.bsky.social Hear Nick and I discuss one of the games he considers to be the “Greatest of All Time.” Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! ⬆️

i wrote an article about Okage for this! 👻💕

Hey look, I'm in this cool issue! If you've ever wanted to hear about Lost in Shadow, one of Hudson Soft's last games and a real interesting (and kinda grueling...) experience, I've got you covered!