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The Sound Stone Network is a collective of independent video game podcasters. @pixelsandpolygons.net @kirbyconversations.bsky.social @flashback64.com soundstone.network
New book alert! 32 Bit Library Greatest Hits!
Featuring contributions from @hg101.bsky.social, @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me, @elmore.zone, @drubie.bsky.social, @buttlordprimus.bsky.social, @tftblpod.bsky.social. Plus essays from @glitch.mov, @aguaspoints.bsky.social, @marcnormandin.bsky.social & more!
Clay art of a smiling Kirby rolling along a rainbow rope. Stars, a Bronto Burt, and a bright blue sky are in the background.
@mcconnell.bsky.social is back with us to talk about what might be Kirbyโs most polarizing game, #Kirby and the Rainbow Curse!
Catch this unusually philosophical episode about the joy of weird games at the link below or wherever you listen to podcasts.
www.soundstone.network/kirby-conver...
A colorful illustration of a forest and camp fire with the Pixels and Polygons logo set above it
Episode 80, WOW MOMENT IV w/ @tftblpod.bsky.social
Listen in and hear about one of the games that made Dave stop and admire what was happening on screen.
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! โฌ๏ธ
A collection of video game systems in a pile with the Pixels and Polygons logo over it
Episode 79, HOT TAKE IV w/ @gameravetv.bsky.social
Another fun episode talking to a longtime collaborator, Jason, as he shares a personal gaming hot take!
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Listen on soundstone.network or find links at the start of the thread! โฌ๏ธ
snowboard kids cover art
๐ NEW EPISODE โ๏ธ
We are joined by our pal @emotion-engine.bsky.social to discuss SNOWBOARD KIDS, a fun kart racer style snowboarding game!
flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/snowboard-...
Oh hey heres a fun lil bonus ep we did where we ranked Luigi's voice clips from Mario Kart 64!
flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/luigi-time/
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
Classic Atari artwork with the Pixels and Polygons logo
Episode 77, DESIGN II w/ @elmore.zone
This week we chat with Andrew about some of his favorite game artists and designers. Come listen and join the Pixels and Polygons party!
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Listen on soundstone.network or at the links at the start of the thread! โฌ๏ธ
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. ๐
Happy 30th birthday to the North American release of the PlayStation!
To celebrate Iโve got a 15% off sale on all the 32 Bit Library books for TODAY ONLY!
Check them out at pixelsandpolygons.net
Talk about Sound Stone synergy!
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Kirby and Elfilin look out at a landscape with falling starry crystals. The Star-Crossed World logo is in the top left.
Cool Starry, bro.
Join @gigi9714.bsky.social and @seandouglass.bsky.social for a dive into the Star-Crossed World content for #Kirby and the Forgotten Land!
The first part is spoiler-free, but after a break we look at some of the gameโs deeper secrets.
www.soundstone.network/kirby-conver...
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
The Yoshi Story Yoshis bein cute https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/yoshis-story-with-luis-aguasvivas-and-brian-riggsbee/
๐NEW EPISODE๐
We are joined by @retrogamebooks.com and @aguaspoints.bsky.social to discuss YOSHI'S STORY! Great game, great guests! Check it out!!!
flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/yoshis-sto...
A classic PC adventure game with the Pixels and Polygons logo overset.
Episode 75, COLLECTORS EDITION I w/ @mikedrucker.bsky.social
This week listen in and hear us talk about our favorite collectors editions and gaming memorabilia.
Find the show on soundstone.network or on most podcast platforms. Links above.
Please rate and review the show!
The project is sully funded, but Iโd love to keep spreading the word. I do have a secret cover art reveal for later in the process.
Any help sharing with friends or Discord groups of retro gaming fans is appreciated!
Preview images of Retro Game Zine 009 - Mario Tennis (GBC)
Preview images of Retro Game Zine 009 - Mario Tennis (GBC)
Preview images of Retro Game Zine 009 - Mario Tennis (GBC)
Preview images of Retro Game Zine 009 - Mario Tennis (GBC)
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 โ๏ธ
My "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" sale on Retro Game Zine back issues ends 8/31! Be sure to check them out and get some! Discount automatically applies to your cart.
pixelsandpolygons.net
New games, new guest contributors, and a new giant collection of every 2025 issue! Retro Game Zine is coming back to Kickstarter one final time for 2025! Read all about it here and get notified when it launches:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dar...
Share with your friends!
https://flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/yoshis-island-with-thrak-and-dre/
๐ธNEW EP!
We have our pals @thrak.bsky.social and @pizzadinosaur.fineti.me on to discuss YOSHI'S ISLAND!
flashback64pod.podbean.com/e/yoshis-isl...
Iโve been uploading the podcast to the @soundstone.network YouTube for a few weeks now. You can check out episodes there, as well as other content from @kirbyconversations.bsky.social and @flashback64.com!
youtu.be/sYuBu7vg0bM?...
Classic Super Mario World art with the Pixels and Polygons logo overset.
Episode 74, LEAST FAV VI w/ @mcconnell.bsky.social
Hear about one of Nicโs least favorite games in one of his favorite gaming franchises.
Find it on soundstone.network or most podcast platforms today! Links at the start of the thread!
(Please rate and review the show, too, friends!)
Hey, do you like hockey?
I do! Listen to us talk about N64 hockey!
That's the pitch!
Kirby Air Riders logo next to Kirby riding a Warp Star.
Weโve got some reflections on the #Kirby Air Riders Direct up! www.soundstone.network/kirby-conver...
#KirbyAirRiders
The Pixels and Polygons logo with a heart and the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo logo both overset on a photo of the vendor marketplace from this year's show.
Episode 73, LONG ISLAND RETRO GAMING EXPO 2025 RECAP ATTACK BONUS w/ @aguaspoints.bsky.social
Listen to our recap of the amazing @liretro.bsky.social expo 2025!
Find the show on most podcast apps, at the start of this thread, or over at soundstone.network right now!
A tight shot of an orange N64 console
Episode 72, PRESENTATION II w/ @gooeyfame.bsky.social (@flashback64.com)
This week, Gooey and I talk about the visual design, the shape, and the style of our favorite gaming systems.
Find the show on most podcast apps, at the start of this thread, or over at soundstone.network right now!
Pixels and Polygons artwork on a t-shirt.
Pixels and Polygons artwork on a t-shirt.
Pixels and Polygons artwork on a t-shirt.
Pixels and Polygons artwork on a t-shirt.
Did someone say "shirts?" We've got lots of colors and styles. Take a look and start sporting some of these designs today!
pixelsandpolygons.net/collections/...
Sure are a lot of people making 32-bit era inspired games lately! You too, can hire a composer who uses hardware from said era!
12.08.2025 22:00 โ ๐ 82 ๐ 38 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 5The 1997 North American N64 lineup. What are your favs?
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