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My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin

Simon Parkin
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In My Perfect Console, Simon Parkin, award-winning author video game critic for The Observer invites well-known guests from the worlds of gaming, film and television, music, comedy and more to pick the five video games they would like to immortalise on a fictional games machine. They discuss those five games in chronological order of release, interspersed with biographical chat about the guest’s l... more

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Ed Atkins is a British contemporary artist known for his haunting, hyperreal digital videos—works that combine computer-generated bodies, poetic monologues, and a profound sense of longing, absurdity, and decay. Since the early 2010s, his art has bee... more

Tom Keegan is one of the leading performance directors in video games, whose career spans theatre, film, animation, and interactive entertainment. After starting out in the New York theatre scene, he worked in animation on Johnny Bravo, The Powerpuff... more

Keza Macdonald is a Scottish journalist and editor who has spent more than two decades chronicling the culture and business of video games. She started early, as a junior staff writer for GamesTM while she was still a teenager. Then, after earning a ... more

My guest today is a video game executive whose career spans the medium’s earliest home computers to the rise of the modern console business. He created his first games for the Atari 800 in the early 1980s, before joining Microsoft in 1986, where he s... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Keegan
The Performance Director, known for Battlefield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, The Last of Us, Wolfenstein II
Machine Games / video game industry
Episode: Tom Keegan, performance director (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Battlefield, Resident Evil 2 Remake).
Keza Macdonald
Scottish journalist and editor, Guardian Games Editor, author
The Guardian
Episode: Keza Macdonald, author, games editor The Guardian.
Ed Fries
Former Microsoft executive, founder of Microsoft Game Studios, later investor and advisor
Microsoft (former), 1Up Ventures (investor)
Episode: Ed Fries, former head of Microsoft Game Studios.
Prokop Jirsa
Lead designer at Warhorse Studios
Warhorse Studios
Episode: Prokop Jirsa, lead designer (Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2).
Phil Fish
Creator of the indie game Fez and renowned video game designer
Episode: MPC Remastered: Phil Fish
Heather Anne Campbell
Emmy-nominated writer, sketch comedian, voice actor, and performer. She's known for working on shows like Saturday Night Live and Rick and Morty, and for being a co-host of the podcast Get Played.
Episode: MPC Remastered: Heather Anne Campbell
Marilane Robertson
Comedian and gamer
Episode: My Perfect Console: Best of 2025 (pt 2.)
Stefan Powell
BBC broadcaster and podcaster
Episode: My Perfect Console: Best of 2025 (pt 2.)
Cable Sasser
Co-founder of Panic and co-inventor of Playdate
Panic
Episode: My Perfect Console: Best of 2025 (pt 2.)

Host

Simon Parkin
Award-winning author and video game critic known for insightful interviews and strong storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 681 ratings
  • Great hosts, nice cadence, positive vibes.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Super Camus
    6 months ago
  • Good just good

    The goodesss

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The buttery biscuit base
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • I'm a big video game nerd so this podcast is a dream come true. It's fun to hear about all the different video games I'll probably never have the time to play and how they've enriched the lives of the folks talking about them. And Simon is a pretty charming guy that I feel anybody would want to sit down and have a chinwag with. Well, that's not exactly true. I wouldn't want to sit down with him and have a chinwag because I'd have nothing of interest to say, so I wouldn't want to waste his time. ... more

    Podchaser
    5
    tonysingle1972
    10 months ago
  • Great podcast

    A wonderful podcast that has me going back down memory lane reminiscing about the times I played alot of these games.

    The host conducts well thought out, interesting interviews with a variety of well known people from a multitude of backgrounds and specialities.

    Thankyou Simon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OzMugen
    Australiaa year ago
  • One of the best Interviewers ever

    Super considerate to guests, great questions. And love the format! It’s on my perfect podsole. Squawkbox777.

    Great show. Cheers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrandPunkRailroad
    United Statesa year ago

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Reviewers often highlight the diversity of guests and topics, suggesting a thoughtful exploration of the gaming world and its cultural implications.
The podcast is commended for its unique structure that combines biographical storytelling with gaming discussions, making it accessible to both gamers and general audiences.
Listeners praise the warm and engaging interview style of the host, noting that he skillfully brings personal stories to life through the lens of gaming.

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Tom Keegan, performance director (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Battlefield, Resident Evil 2 Remake).
Q: What inspired you to write this book now at this point in your career?
The book crystallized during the pandemic when production slowed; it's built around PTA—Place, Time, Action—and aims to explain performance directing to developers and actors alike, with practical advice drawn from decades of work.
Ed Fries, former head of Microsoft Game Studios.
Q: How did that conversation begin and what was your reaction to it?
A group of Windows evangelists proposed a new product, the DirectX box, and the idea grew from a PC-focused strategy into a broader console initiative as Ed aligned with the Xbox team, recognizing the potential to reach more customers through a dedicated machine.
Keza Macdonald, author, games editor The Guardian.
Q: How did you approach selecting your five games for the fictional console?
Keza explains she started with 55 titles, then organized them by life eras and chose one from each era, ensuring a mix of personal significance and broader cultural relevance.
Prokop Jirsa, lead designer (Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2).
Q: What do you think makes a great RPG?
It develops an atmosphere that draws the player in, and all details contribute to a captivating experience.
Prokop Jirsa, lead designer (Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2).
Q: How did you manage the tension between simulation and enjoyment in gameplay?
Jirsa explained that they aimed to introduce systems gradually and make certain parts of the game linear to assist player onboarding.

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This series features engaging conversations with various notable guests from sectors such as gaming, film, television, comedy, and music. The unique format revolves around guests selecting five video games to feature on a fictional console, leading to insightful discussions that interweave personal stories and professional journeys. With each episode, listeners can expect a blend of nostalgia, creativity, and personal reflection, which not only celebrates the games themselves but also explores the significant impact they have had on the lives of the guests. The warm and thoughtful interview style helps uncover deep insights, making it a compelling listen for both gaming enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

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Recent guests on My Perfect Console include:

1. Tom Keegan
2. Keza Macdonald
3. Ed Fries
4. Prokop Jirsa
5. Phil Fish
6. Heather Anne Campbell
7. Marilane Robertson
8. Stefan Powell

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