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darrenhupke.bsky.social

Videogame book maker (32 Bit Library, Retro Game Zine). Writer. Podcast host (Complete Discography, Pixels and Polygons). Owner of @pixelsandpolygons.net Links to my books, podcast, and creative output below 👇 https://linktr.ee/darrenhupke

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People continue to be extremely nice to me about this book I wrote (thank you Darren!)

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New article is live! USA edition. “The history of video game magazines is also the history of the late 20th century and the global convergence of media and technology.” 👉 www.forgottenworlds.net/video-game-m... #Sega #Nintendo #MegaDrive #PCengine #NeoGeo

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I finished Untitled Goose Game by @jickle.net/ @bossfightbooks.com this weekend. Another gem in their publishing collection. James tells a positive and inspiring story about the development process and the team behind this surprise gem.

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I’ve got @pixelsandpolygons.net representing in Utah. See ya later, whoopee cushion of America!

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I’m looking to connect with folks to learn about how project cancellations impacted their personal creativity. If you know anyone in the games industry who’d like to chat about this, I am in the planning stages for a project. DM or email sincebydarren(at)gmail(dot)com Shares appreciated!

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A little weekend trip. Taking in the sights of Monument Valley with the family.

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How does anyone argue that diversity, equity, and inclusion is somehow bad? And how do people listen and try and rally behind this?

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This weeks episode is live! Join @idolismj.yase.world and I as we speak about games that got us competitive. This was more of a learning journey for me, so it was almost an interview style episode! Fun! Find it on your favorite podcast platform. If it isn’t there, try your second favorite one.

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What’s that? FedEx and UPS don’t have to compete with USPS rates and they begin to increase prices and profits at all of our expense? This guy is the best business guy of all business guys. Fuck the government, he’s running the U$A!

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Y’all, I love making my books and zines about video games. Here is a starter pack FILLED with other great people who also have been writing their own amazing books about video games! Check it out, give any and all a follow. Support these great authors. go.bsky.app/Py2qArP

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Finished up my currently recording schedule, so if YOUR 🫵👁👁 gaming podcast needs a guest, my schedule is now open again

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If just 3 House Republicans join us, we can pass a bill that stops Musk from accessing your private information. Just 3. Keep speaking up. Your data is at risk.

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I’ve gotten a few more clears in Warriors: Abyss. I’ve also now but more hours into this than Origins… hundreds and thousands of mindless enemies slain…

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we were unable to meet this quarter’s profit targets from sales of Big Bang Theory Funko Pops because of liberalism, socialism, progressivism, wokeness, and DEI

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In the past week, we had Hegseth giving away key concessions before talks even began, Rubio in Saudi Arabia negotiating with Russia without Ukraine at the table, and Trump blaming Ukraine for Russia’s invasion. Putin couldn’t have written this pro-Russia script better himself.

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today is the day! my book, stream big, is out now! it tells the story of twitch through the lens of nine different streamers large and small. it’s the product of five years of research, reporting, and writing, and I’m really proud of it www.simonandschuster.com/books/Stream...

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Today, I’ve got a huge feature on @nathangrayson.bsky.social’s “Stream Big,” which hits bookstores today. Part review, part interview, part deep dive into streaming culture, let’s take a look at the rise, fall, and future of Twitch and the creators who give everything for their fans.

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Looking for a fun new (non video) game? Check this out. It looks neat!

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Want to go visit the national parks this year? Sorry. The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

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In my city there is one cybertruck and one DIY parody of a cybertruck and the parody truck has become a local celebrity. Meanwhile, I always wish I had some rotten eggs to throw at the tesla whenever I see it.

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Today I learned…

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Damn, I thought I had one more episode. Now I’m caught up on Severance. What to watch…

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I managed to destroy one of the last bosses in Warriors Abyss.

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I’m looking to connect with folks to learn about how project cancellations impacted their personal creativity. If you know anyone in the games industry who’d like to chat about this, I am in the planning stages for a project. DM or email sincebydarren(at)gmail(dot)com Shares appreciated!

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just delete twitter y’all

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