The last of the Pixels and Polygons artworks (For now), this is the anniversary artwork. @pixelsandpolygons.net #videogames #gaming #nintendo #sony #sega #controller

Shirts! Make sure you’re wearing something comfortable while you’re reading one of my books or zines! pixelsandpolygons.net/collections/...

You can now get your own "Finishing Fracas" shirt with your book in a variety of colors! pixelsandpolygons.net/products/fin...

Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1 is available now! You can purchase a copy today at pixelsandpolygons.net. If you live internationally, check your local Amazon (.ca, .uk, and more). www.amazon.com/Beat-Em-Darr... Written by me with contributions from @pc98audi.bsky.social & @rnaboursiii.bsky.social.

Retro Game Zine Issue 009 serves up some great tennis for everyone by covering Mario Tennis for the Game Boy Color! This issue features guest essays by @tftblpod.bsky.social and @seandouglass.bsky.social! Purchase links, both physical and digital, are at the start of this thread ☝️

Another commission piece, was tasked to draw the @pixelsandpolygons.net characters in the theme of Blue Stinger, I quite like that game. #bluestinger

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

32 Bit Library Vol 3 examines every game Konami created on the PlayStation. 50+ games, each with their own write-up and spread, fill the pages along with guest contributors like @dark1x.bsky.social, @gameravetv.bsky.social, @hg101.bsky.social & @pc98audi.bsky.social.

Retro Game Zine Issue 006 scares up the details on the Dreamcast cult classic Blue Stinger! This issue features an original contribution from @jetbrianradio.bsky.social Get info on the game's history, analysis, personal impact, photos, and more! Purchase info in the thread 👆

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...

Another commission piece to draw Pixels and Polygons in the theme of Um Jammer Lammy. #umjammerlammy #pixelsandpolygons @pixelsandpolygons.net

Hey! Want to listen to a show with @mcconnell.bsky.social and I talking about basketball and video games? What? That sounds like the greatest thing ever and you will absolutely subscribe and tell your friends? Amazing! Then I don’t even have to ask!

Another commission piece to draw Pixels and Polygons in the theme of Blaster Master. @pixelsandpolygons.net #blastermaster

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

Evergreen: 32 Bit Library is my series of books covering whole chunks of the PlayStation library. Buy them digitally here: Patreon.com/darrenhupke/shop Buy them physically here: pixelsandpolygons.net or shorturl.at/I6MKP Read more about them (and other stuff) here: linktr.ee/darrenhupke

Retro Game Zine Issue 005 delves into the late-gen PSX RPG classic Breath of Fire IV! This issue features a special contribution from @aidanis.fun. Get info on the game's history, analysis, personal impact, photos, and more! Purchase info in the thread 👆

Commissioned to draw #wonderboy / #monsterworld characters, took a long time but worth it.

Another commission piece to draw @pixelsandpolygons.net in the theme of Hideo Kojima's Snatcher.

Another commission piece to draw Pixels and Polygons in the theme of Mystic Quest. @pixelsandpolygons.net

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

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

Retro Game Zine Issue 007 earns 100 exp and levels up the details for Final Fantasy Mystic Quest! This issue features original contributions from @buttzilla.bsky.social, @synthatronprime.bsky.social, @wbhwrites.bsky.social Purchase info in the thread 👆

32 Bit Library Vol 4 covers every game by Square, Atlus, Enix, and Working Designs on the PlayStation. 60+ games, each with their own write-up and spread, fill the pages along with guest contributors like @dark1x.bsky.social, @gameravetv.bsky.social, @hg101.bsky.social & @pc98audi.bsky.social.

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...

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

Commission art for @pixelsandpolygons.net , this time in the theme of Harvest Moon.

Look, Super Mario Prose.

Retro Game Zine Issue 008 follows its mutated pet frog down a hole, and explores Blaster Master on the NES! This issue features an amazing contribution from the one and only @mikedrucker.bsky.social! Purchase links at the start of this thread ☝️

Rocking his Quake shirt, too.

Commission art created for @pixelsandpolygons.net, with the characters cosplaying Breath of Fire.

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...

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-...

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-...

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. 👇

Look who’s here! @ryspiritart.bsky.social is on Bluesky! Follow and be amazed!

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

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. 👇

New issues of Retro Game Zine covering Harvest Moon and Snatcher are on the way, along with a complete 2025 ANNUAL collection of all 12 issues this year. Help make it happen, get yourself a copy, and tell a friend! Ends 9/12! #retrogames #videogames #zines #kickstarter

I know everyone's busy with Silksong, but sometimes it's good to go back to the foundations and see what you can learn. The "original" Metroidvania, unless you think Nintendo ripped of Rare for a second time in a matter of months: Metroid (1986):

Share with anybody writing a book that you think might be able to use it. Keep gaming authentic! Link to File: drive.google.com/file/d/1Vr-7... Beyond the NES: www.beyondthenes.com @dustwrites.bsky.social @thevideogamelibrary.org

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

Happy 30th birthday to the North American release of the PlayStation! To celebrate I’ve got a 15% off sale on all the 32 Bit Library books for TODAY ONLY! Check them out at pixelsandpolygons.net

Of course, I love the PlayStation, happy North American bday, but they happen to share the same North American bday as another unique console… Happy bday to the Dreamcast! #teamorange

Check out the first edition of PAPERBOY! This will be an ongoing series where I highlight a single game and find a companion comic book that matches the themes, atmosphere, or style. I also have a free digital zine you can download for this special occasion! Check it out!

Happy 30th birthday to the North American release of the PlayStation! To celebrate I’ve got a 15% off sale on all the 32 Bit Library books for TODAY ONLY! Check them out at pixelsandpolygons.net

Hey, who’s going to be in Portland at the @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social this year? I am excited to be back and bringing a bunch of books and zines! www.retrogamingexpo.com/speakers2025...

⭐I GOTTA BELIEVE⭐ We are joined by awesome guests @fredo.bsky.social and @darrenhupke.bsky.social to talk about a PS1 classic, PaRappa the Rapper! Listen now: flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/parappa-th...