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 a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is…

When did you start playing video games? What are your earliest memories? What is your journey with the medium?

My guest this week is:

Ian Ferguson! Ian is the co-host of two podcasts: Extra Napkins and the CUPodcast. You can find him on bsky as @ianferguson.bsky.social. You can also find out more about his Yokoi Kids project over at https://yokoikids.wordpress.com/.

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Show credits:

Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

Background art from Atari 5200 Pac-Man

I created the music.

Edited by Gooey Fame

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke

Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

Welcome to Pixels and Paragraphs, part of the Sound Stone Network. This is the bonus show, where you get to hear me, Darren Hupke, interview some of the raddest writers behind the greatest gaming books. Each episode, you’ll get to hear from a new guest as they discuss their book, talk about their process, share some details from behind the keys, and more! Whether you’re a fan of the book already or want to find something new to read, I hope you’ll find something to enjoy about what we discuss today! This week’s guest is…

Nate Drake, writer of the upcoming I Am Not Good: The History of Cheating in Video Games.

For generations of players, cheat codes were a secret handshake. A gateway to extra lives, godlike powers, and hidden worlds. But behind every cheat lies a story of creativity, rebellion, and the ever-shifting line between play and power.

I Am Not Good: The History of Cheating in Video Games takes readers on a journey through the evolution of video game cheats, from the days of secret developer codes and the legendary Konami Code, to the Game Genie, god mode glory, and the wild rise of online cheat communities.

• Written by Nate Drake
• Edited by Riley MacLeod
• Foreword by Mia Consalvo
• Cover by Greg Melo

PRE-ORDER LINK:

https://retrogamebooks.com/products/i-am-not-good-the-history-of-cheating-in-video-games

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Show credits:

Ry-Spirit designed the logo (I modified it) - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

I created the music.

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke

Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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 a set gaming topic. Each episode starts with an introduction of the guest and an icebreaker; then, we answer a single gaming question. Short and sweet! It’s the perfect “podcast-between-podcasts!” This week’s topic is…

What is one of your favorite gaming systems? When did you get it? Tell us the story. What are some of your favorite memories, games, or details about it?

My guest this week is:

Luis Aguasvivas is a writer and creator and has a personal blog with interviews here: https://aguaspoints.com/. He also contributes to Unwinnable. You can find him online on Bluesky as @aguaspoints.bsky.social. He is also involved with the NY Game Critics: https://nygamecritics.com/

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Show credits:

Ry-Spirit designed the logo - Instagram - @ryspiritart - https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit

Background art from Nintendo

I created the music.

Edited by Gooey Fame

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Find out more about the Sound Stone Network and discover more great podcasts at:

soundstone.network

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Shop the Pixels and Polygons store to buy all my books and merch! Titles like the 32 Bit Library series, Pixels and Polygons Quarterly, and Beat ‘Em Up!

Head over to pixelsandpolygons.net

Buy my books from Amazon here: https://shorturl.at/bIMY8

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Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/darrenhupke

Follow along for FREE and read my retro gaming creations and behind-the-scenes posts. Sign up for the paid tier for a Retro Game Zine Postcard-of-the-Month review every month!

Also, find all my digital books on the Patreon shop!

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See all my links and projects right here: https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke