Sometimes, even after investing thousands of hours and $25 million into a game's development, tough decisions must be made. Join @SimonParkin.bsky.social as he chats with former PlayStation President, @yosp-jp.bsky.social, about a career spent working on iconic games. Available now: bit.ly/4hQXAAd

Thank you to all who voted in last week's opening round of My Perfect Console of the Year 2025. See the results so far here: challonge.com/mpcnsole2025 Voting now open for Round 2! Vote here for your favourite consoles in a series of head-to-heads. Open to all: forms.gle/ZA681Lofc3F4...

Our next guest is one of the most beloved figures in the video games industry. Please welcome, @yosp-jp.bsky.social . The Former President of Sony Interactive's Worldwide Studios helped oversee the development of landmark titles across generations. Don’t miss this exciting episode: bit.ly/43RMgx9

Prepare to join us on a Journey. A @thatgamecompany.com Journey, to be precise. For November’s Game Club, @TheNewsAtGlenn.bsky.social and @SimonParkin.bsky.social embark on a pilgrimage across endless deserts and buried ruins to a distant mountain. Share your thoughts on Patreon: bit.ly/43dN4gy

🤖🌟 Issue 6 of APWOT is live on Kickstarter! 🌟🤖 Featuring a beautiful lenticular cover of Astro Bot marking both our feature interview with the game’s director, Nicolas Doucet, and the 30th anniversary of PlayStation. Get in there! 💫 kck.st/4i1GAHT 💫

My favourite bit of democracy every year: voting for the @myperfectconsole.bsky.social console of the year. Some absolutely wild match ups in this year's poll (and a couple of all timer selections).

Will Danny Abbasi’s perfect console be as genre-blurring and dreamy as his band’s music? This week, @SimonParkin.bsky.social chats with Miniseries drummer, Danny, about the five titles he would immortalise on his perfect console. Available now: bit.ly/4hEJ9PE

It's the most divisive time of the year: My Perfect Console 2025 voting begins to crown the best console of the year. Head here to place your votes in the first round of match-ups. Winner will be announced in December.: forms.gle/YbZaNqunizs7...

It's the most divisive time of the year: My Perfect Console 2025 voting begins to crown the best console of the year. Head here to place your votes in the first round of match-ups. Winner will be announced in December.: forms.gle/YbZaNqunizs7...

Next week's guest is musician Danny Abassi. Best known as the drummer for Miniseries –– whose debut album, Pilot, is out in November ––Danny brings both precision and playfulness to the band’s unique blend of indie rock and experimental pop. Don’t miss the next episode, out Tuesday: bit.ly/43RMgx9

Can you guess the most selected game on My Perfect Console? Here’s the runners-up to give you a clue… Minecraft Tomb Raider Grand Theft Auto III Hades Think you know? Find out the answer, along with more interesting stats, on our website: bit.ly/49iPePG

After his game, Ridiculous Fishing, became a hit, @ramiismail.com found a touching way to thank his parents for the sacrifices they made to help him achieve his dreams. Find out what he did — and how it all began — in this week’s episode: bit.ly/48LMMRB

The Audience Versus is coming to The Pleasance, London on Tuesday evening. Comics Ellie Gibson and Ed Night will be competing against audience members in a series of unconventional video game challenges. Participation on stage is voluntary! Tickets here: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/audien...

This is a great episode. Learning Jonathan is from a working class background unlocked something in my head about the specific perspective of his two (brilliant) Deus Ex games.

Oh, this is neat. Alexander O. Smith recently drew a direct line between Journey and Ueda’s work on a recent episode of @myperfectconsole.bsky.social.

We’ve been recording live from the University of Chicago! @SimonParkin.bsky.social had an amazing week immortalising the perfect consoles of Bungie co-founder, Alex Seropian, and comic book author, @evnarc.bsky.social. Recordings of these live episodes coming soon: bit.ly/43RMgx9

With thousands of games launching each year, who represents the interests of indie developers? Next week, Simon's joined by @ramiismail.com, co-founder of indie studio Vlambeer and creator of tools like presskit() and distribute(). Subscribe so you never miss an episode: bit.ly/43RMgx9

In case you missed it, 🎧 My Perfect Console Podcast dropped a stellar episode with Lorien Testard, diving into his iconic score for @expedition33.bsky.social and his journey from guitar teacher to acclaimed composer. Listen below 👇 @sandfallgames.bsky.social #lacedrecords

The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 caught everyone by surprise, including those intimately involved in its creation. Join @SimonParkin.bsky.social in conversation with Lorien Testard as he recounts his journey from guitar teacher to game's composer. Listen now: apple.co/47xkVDw

It was an honor to be interviewed by the brilliant @simonparkin.bsky.social on one of my favorite podcasts. (and just ignore my opinion on Goldeneye, my equivalent of a a negative Steam review that opens with “8,000 hours played”)

I'll be talking with @simonparkin.bsky.social today for a live recording of the @myperfectconsole.bsky.social podcast as part of the University of Chicago's amazing Year of Games Symposium. Come through if you can! www.eventbrite.com/e/my-perfect...

Next week's guest is French musician and composer Lorien Testard, creator of the impactful eight-hour score for 2025 indie hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Lorien was discovered on SoundCloud, where he had uploaded more than 50 imaginary tracks for video games. Subscribe here: bit.ly/43RMgx9

If you’re in Chicago, come join us for two live interviews at the University of Chicago's Year of Games symposium. @SimonParkin.bsky.social will be speaking with Bungie co-founder Alex Seropian and Black Panther writer @evnarc.bsky.social on October 17th and 18th. Register now: bit.ly/46ubnIR

Can you guess what game @Plante.bsky.social is talking about? Let us know in the comments. In the latest episode, @SimonParkin.bsky.social is joined by the veteran journalist and co-founder of Polygon who recently launched the Post Games podcast. Listen now: bit.ly/3W3XFXm

Wow, what an episode. Amazing war stories for the Final Fantasy sickos (also makes me think I should play more Matsuno games).

In 2014 I wrote for @newyorker.com about @kurtjmac.bsky.social, a YouTuber who began walking in Minecraft and never stopped. His quest was to reach the Far Lands, a place at the limits of the algorithmic world, where the landscape breaks apart. On Saturday, after fourteen years, he arrived:

Next week, we welcome one of the sharpest voices in video game media, @Plante.bsky.social. From writing for The Guardian, Vulture, and Edge to co-founding Polygon, Chris is a journalist and editor who has helped define contemporary games journalism. Don't miss this episode: bit.ly/43RMgx9

For October’s Game Club, @TheNewsAtGlenn.bsky.social and @SimonParkin.bsky.social are trading multiverse punch-ups for trails and tripods📸 This month’s game is Lushfoil Photography Sim, an exploration-and-photography game from @Lushfoil.bsky.social. Play along & share your thoughts: bit.ly/4gXiIo7

I have found the perfect podcast for your commute tomorrow! Start the day off with wonderful energy!

wild that a podcast about my dream video game console turned into such a unfiltered confessional about my dorky only childhood. Thank you @simonparkin.bsky.social for the therapeutic opportunity to talk about my tiny toons spec scripts and utter inability to beat a single Donkey Kong boss!

With a career that spans music, tech, and cultural criticism, is there anything @TheUniverse.bsky.social can’t do? Join @SimonParkin.bsky.social in conversation with the multi-talented Claire L. Evans as she reveals the five titles she chose for her perfect console. Available now: apple.co/47awNv0

Next week's guest is multi-talented musician, writer, and artist @theuniverse.bsky.social. Best known as the lead singer of YACHT, Claire also co-created the surreal TV channel-surfing game Blippo+ for Switch, Steam and Playdate. Not subscribed yet? Click here: bit.ly/43RMgx9

Join @SimonParkin.bsky.social and @TheNewsAtGlenn.bsky.social for September’s supporter-exclusive Game Club episode! This month's title is Marvel Snap, a game previously chosen by @skillup.bsky.social. Available now: bit.ly/4pJU7at

Good scheduling is key to successfully translating massive games like Final Fantasy XIII. Join @SimonParkin.bsky.social and translator @aokajiya.bsky.social as he discusses how he helped bring Japanese classics like Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy XII to Western players. Listen now: bit.ly/3KlzWPX

When Alex O'Smith joined Square-Enix in the mid-90s, video game translation was still the Wild West. Next week, the translator behind Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy XII, and the Phoenix Wright series shares how he and his colleagues built ingenious workarounds. Subscribe here: bit.ly/43RMgx9

Willow? Caves of Qud? Katamari Damacy? Phasmophobia? Just some of the titles picked on the show this month. Which would you like to play through for October's Game Club? Leave a comment below, and we might pick your recommendation. Listen to Game Club: Vol 2 for previous episodes: bit.ly/46GfMsp

Slow Horses is back. To celebrate, listen to our episode with Daniel Pemberton, composer of the show’s theme tune (and many more), who reveals how Rolling Stones’ frontman Mick Jagger recorded the song’s vocals — using a studio on his ‘back-up’ island: www.patreon.com/posts/daniel...

When @crosenmusic.bsky.social first gathered a group of jazz musicians to play the music of Super Mario and Zelda, he thought it would be a one-off project. Instead, it became The 8-Bit Big Band — a 35-piece, Grammy-winning orchestra. Hear Charlie's extraordinary story: bit.ly/3IpgS2y

Late to this and yet please, take a listen to this podcast. Andy's work is very special on many levels.

Our next guest is Grammy-award-winning musician, composer, and arranger @crosenmusic.bsky.social. Charlie's band, The 8-Bit Big Band, has earned critical acclaim by reimagining themes from Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Subscribe here: bit.ly/43RMgx9

My Perfect Console will be live at the University of Chicago's Year of Games symposium next month. @SimonParkin.bsky.social will be speaking with Bungie co-founderAlex Seropian and comic book author @evnarc.bsky.social on October 17th and 18th. Register to join us in person: bit.ly/46ubnIR

This was a special conversation for me for many reasons. Was fab talking to @simonparkin.bsky.social of course. But also, talking about my childhood, my family, how game discovery was woven in to my very first job, and how these 5 games mean the world to me. If you like my stuff, do share widely.

Why is physical play often considered more valuable than digital play? In our latest episode, veteran journalist and Family Gamer TV founder @geekdadgamer.bsky.social shares his insights on the evolution of children's play and how digital and physical play can coexist. Listen now: apple.co/4pqYSFC

Can video games bring people closer? Next week, we’re joined by TEDx speaker and veteran journalist @geekdadgamer.bsky.social, founder of YouTube channel Family Gamer TV and new “Tinder for Games” discovery platform, Ludocene. If you're not already subscribed, now's the time: bit.ly/43RMgx9

How do you balance a career in games PR with punk stardom? In our latest episode, @lizzietrouble.bsky.social , lead vocalist and guitarist of indie Teens in Trouble, discusses her dual life and, reveals her surprising link to Street Fighter 4. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4m0JOvj

Game Club Listeners...Assemble! September’s Game Club moves to the Marvel Universe as Simon & Glenn take on acclaimed digital card battler, Marvel Snap. Designed by Ben Brode, Marvel Snap is free-to-play on iOS, Android, & Steam. Exclusively for Patreon members. Subscribe here: bit.ly/3HPvNSM

Next week’s guest is @lizzietrouble.bsky.social, lead vocalist & guitarist of indie rock band Teens in Trouble, whose music has been featured in Fortnite🎸🎮 Beyond the stage, Lizzie is also an experienced games PR consultant, writer, and video editor. Not subscribed yet? Click here: bit.ly/43RMgx9

Comedians x Video Games = The Audience Versus, a new live show that pits the audience against a team of comedians in a series of match-ups using silly rules. Debuts at The Pleasance on 29th September, featuring Sarah Keyworth, @pierrenovellie.bsky.social and hosted by @thenewsatglenn.bsky.social.

Simon’s latest conversation with Jonathan Jacques-Belletete, the French-Canadian creative director behind Hell is Us, is now live. Discover more about Jonathan’s career as an art director on AAA franchises and his top five picks for a perfect console. Listen now: apple.co/4mGrk4m

A wealth of interesting anecdotes, gems about process, and pure creative inspiration. Tonda is the real deal and Blue Prince is a must experience if you’re in any artistic medium.