Since the next volume of 32 Bit Library is a bit different than the last, I am mixing it up and getting new contributors to the book for extra content. I am excited to be working with these folks, and I hope y'all dig it! It's coming together right now! (here is a quick preview)

It's time for the next Retro Game Zine! Inside issue 010, read all about Um Jammer Lammy featuring an EXTENSIVE article by @mikesholars.bsky.social. It's a big one! Buy it digitally here for $3: www.patreon.com/posts/retro-... Buy it physically here for $10: pixelsandpolygons.net/products/ret...

Here's a piece I wrote about Camelot for the Mario Tennis issue of Retro Game Zine. Now you can read it for free!

Since the next volume of 32 Bit Library is a bit different than the last, I am mixing it up and getting new contributors to the book for extra content. I am excited to be working with these folks, and I hope y'all dig it! It's coming together right now! (here is a quick preview)

I’ll be in Portland in a couple weeks! What should I see while I’m there?

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is here, and it’s an impressive remaster of the classic PlayStation SRPG. For my review, I did something a bit different: Gathered your AMA-style questions, and spilled tea on the new graphics, Delita’s kissability/punchability, difficulty, and more!

You can find every 32 Bit Library title, all issues of Retro Game Zine, and Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1 digitally on my Patreon. Everything is only $3-$5, too. Check them out! Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop

Omega Red Japan Canada Mystique A Sentinal This is a Wolverine game alright. I’m in. youtu.be/s3pDMUWlA6I?...

CHOTINER: Nintendo's online Mario History does not include Yoshi's Island as a "core" Mario game. MIYAMOTO: That is correct. CHOTINER: Yet Super Mario World is. MIYAMOTO: Sure. CHOTINER: I have here a Yoshi's Island box that clear says "Super Mario World 2" MIYAMOTO: Can we go off the record?

For new and interested followers: I’m Darren Hupke! I do a lot of different things in the retro gaming world. I’m a writer: 📚32 Bit Library I’m a publisher: 📖 Retro Game Zine I’m a podcaster: 🎙️Pixels and Polygons Find out more about all of these projects right here: linktr.ee/darrenhupke

Ok going back and forth on this but I think I’m going to do my stream today as originally planned, but 30 minutes later owing to some work. If you’re around, let’s read some manuals!! 12:30pm Pacific Today! Twitch.tv/nicmcconnell

After 3 years of intense research, study, and gaming, I can finally reveal my SECRET PROJECT🎉🎉🎉 I'm proud to introduce The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol.1, a massive hardcover published by Bitmap Books! Here's the 1st public reveal! Pre-orders begin on Oct 1, so sign up today!

TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 2 - PS1 vs. GBA version comparison

Remember when I told you all to buy it?

Someone want to loan me some money so I can make a comic with Lapham?

Brutal.

Does this make Fortnite the new Coachella?

Does this make Fortnite the new Coachella?

Everybody just arriving home from SPX and CXC with great big stacks of fresh new self-published comics, check out this Kickstarter I just launched to create a Storage Box specifically designed to hold all your digest-sized DIY 'zines www.kickstarter.com/projects/the...

My book, Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun, is out next February! It is a lively cultural history of the world's most beloved video game company, drawing from 20 years' worth of reporting and interviews. Pre-order here: linktr.ee/super_nintendo

After 70 hours, Death Stranding 2 is complete. It was rad.

Check out The Association Simulation Series! A bonus show presented by @instructionderby.bsky.social and me! This week, we talk about the ‘99-‘00 NBA season and NBA 2K for the Dreamcast! Find it on most podcast platforms today! rss.com/podcasts/pix...

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Trey Reed, and infuriated by the erasure of the truth in the media around his death, and the erasure by the Trump administration of the history of slavery in this country. We must uplift the stories of BIPOC in this country. #treyreed

Wrote about the idiot newsletter.hitpoints.co/336-boss-bat...

It’s wild another game currently playable on modern consoles is getting a “remake.” www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/09...

Pleased to announced that exp. 2602, a new #zine in my exploration of the 1970s releases for the Atari 2600, is available for pre-order NOW at our new online store! Read more: expzine.com/2025/09/16/a...

Just finished reading through Forgotten Worlds 6 from @forgottenworlds.bsky.social. It’s a great Sega issue (as you can tell from the cover) with some great stories and the really neat cut away cover and insert. Nice little @devilsblush.bsky.social collaboration. Zines for life, y’all. Buy it.

You can now check out my panel from @liretro.bsky.social on YouTube! It was called "Find Your Niche Within a Niche" and was a way to talk about how I make my projects, and a lot about the things that influenced me and recommendations I have on a bunch of other stuff. youtu.be/F4yQIkT2zNw

Played more Death Stranding 2. Trying to see the story through and not 5-star each facility is hard for me, but I do want to know what happens.

Working hard for a totally organic corporate sponsorship for the show

Played more UFO50 last night. I really enjoyed Devilition and getting a clean clear is really satisfying.

Look, Super Mario Prose.

Okay okay, we've established that you know ball... But, I see your Clarissa and raise you Wild and Crazy Kids

Look, Super Mario Prose.

At the new $1 tier of my Patreon, you can submit icebreaker questions and get a shout out if I pick them, and listen to new episodes a week early! Right now, you could be listening to the new episode with @othatsraspberry.com! I’d buy that for a dollar! www.patreon.com/posts/138704...

Who wants a free t-shirt? Featuring Crono from everyone’s favorite time traveling SNES game. To enter, tell us your favorite cookie 🍪. Reposts appreciated! Art by Duke Hoover. We have multiple sizes to select from. Ends Sunday at 7pm PT. U.S. only. 💌 retrogamebooks.com/products/cro...

There are a great number of people who contributed over the year, if you haven’t read an issue yet, the giant 2025 ANNUAL is a great way to do it! Time’s running out!

With @ryspiritart.bsky.social on Bluesky, I’ve added some new folks to the starter pack. Check it out, give it a follow, write stuff. Here is the updated Video Game Book and Periodical Makers pack. go.bsky.app/Py2qArP

Get it and check out our buddy @aidanmoher.com inside!

Rad! They are making Dragon Quest VII playable! I’m intrigued.

Less than 48 hours to go! Get yourself the latest issues to wrap up 2025, or get THE WHOLE DAMN THING in the 2025 ANNUAL! Help me spread the word and tell your friends. There are some amazing contributors collected here. See them all in the thread below. 👇

My latest newsletter update has just been sent, and it's packed with some great new things! You can sign up for the newsletter yourself right here to get info directly from me: pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/subscribe pixelsandpolygons.beehiiv.com/p/last-call-...

With @ryspiritart.bsky.social on Bluesky, I’ve added some new folks to the starter pack. Check it out, give it a follow, write stuff. Here is the updated Video Game Book and Periodical Makers pack. go.bsky.app/Py2qArP

Been into Silksong lately. Enjoy! 🐜🪰🪲🦗🪳#silksong

Get your copy right now! These books are super rad, colorful, and cool!

🚨 The pre-order for Video Game Maps: SNES - Vol 3 is up! retrogamebooks.com/products/vid... From the colorful landscapes of Secret of Mana to the depths of Super Metroid, this book showcases the stunning artwork that captured the imagination of gamers around the world. *Credits in thread*

Today only sale on my 32 Bit Library books for the US PlayStation birthday! Take advantage and/or tell a friend!