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Simon Parkin
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Video Game Journalism

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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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

Prokop Jirsa is a Czech game designer whose work has helped redefine what historical realism can look like in a modern role-playing game. After completing his Master’s degree at the Prague University of Economics and Business, he joined Warhorse Stud... more

Dr. Elin Festøy is a Norwegian creative producer, researcher, and storyteller whose work uses interactive media to illuminate some of the most painful and overlooked histories of the 20th century. After completing a Master’s degree in 1995, she began... more

Jon Ingold is a British game designer and writer whose work has helped redefine how narrative, choice, and player agency function in interactive storytelling. He began making parser-based text adventures and releasing them free on the internet. After... more

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Recent Guests

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
Seamus Blackley
Co-creator of the original Xbox
Microsoft
Episode: My Perfect Console: Best of 2025 (pt 2.)
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.)
Ed Knight
Comedian
Episode: My Perfect Console: Best of 2025 (pt 2.)
Yelena Lyubova
Works in the games industry in Ukraine
Episode: My Perfect Console: Best of 2025 (pt 2.)

Host

Simon Parkin
Simon Parkin is an award-winning author and video game critic known for his engaging interviews and insightful discussions on gaming culture. He invites esteemed guests from various backgrounds to explore the personal connections between their lives and video games.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 674 ratings
  • Great hosts, nice cadence, positive vibes.

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

    The goodesss

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The buttery biscuit base
    United Kingdom6 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
    9 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
    Australia10 months 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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There is consistent feedback regarding the host's warmth and interview style, with listeners finding the format both nostalgic and informative, appealing to a broad audience.
The conversations are described as thoughtful and insightful, blending personal anecdotes with discussions about gaming, making it appealing for both casual and serious gamers.
Listeners praise the engaging nature and well-thought-out interviews, often highlighting Simon's ability to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests.

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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.
Prokop Jirsa, lead designer (Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2).
Q: Did you feel pressure to reinvent or modernize with the sequel?
He indicated that Warhorse Studios had more creative freedom and wasn't pressured to change the formula drastically, although they did consider graphical updates and new systems.
Prokop Jirsa, lead designer (Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2).
Q: What was going through your head in those first few days, or just before the game came out and then the reaction to it?
Jirsa mentioned that the launch day felt significant but didn't immediately change anything. They were focused on finishing a big patch and planning DLCs. It took time to integrate the success of the game.
Jon Ingold, co-founder Inkle (80 Days, Expelled!, TR-49).
Q: How do you ensure that the narrative holds while people scatter off in different directions?
We ensure a consistent world that reacts to player actions and avoids forcing player experiences, allowing for organic storytelling while still guiding the player through the narrative.

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A distinctive blend of engaging storytelling and video game nostalgia, this podcast features well-known guests from diverse fields discussing their favorite video games. Each episode invites the guest to choose five games that have shaped their life and career, providing a unique opportunity to explore the interplay between these games and their personal narratives. The format encourages intimate conversations that lead to unexpected insights about the guests' experiences, the impact of gaming on culture, and the evolution of the gaming industry itself. As it spans various genres and backgrounds, the show caters not only to gaming enthusiasts but also to anyone interested in the creative processes behind their favorite medium.

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Recent guests on My Perfect Console include:

1. Prokop Jirsa
2. Phil Fish
3. Heather Anne Campbell
4. Seamus Blackley
5. Marilane Robertson
6. Stefan Powell
7. Cable Sasser
8. Ed Knight

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