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Post Games

Chris Plante
Video Games
Steam
Nintendo
Indie Games
Post Games
Game Development
The Game Awards
Death
Street Fighter: the Movie
Video Game Education
Blippo Plus
Shadow Of the Colossus
Personal Gaming Experiences
Dragon Quest
Pornographic Video Games
Adult Gaming Industry
Atari
Murder At the Birch Tree Theater
YACHT
Game Design

Post Games is an audio magazine about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Why do people play games that scare them? Why do great games sometimes flop? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine stru... more

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This Week on Post Games:

• Act 1: The Primordial Ooze of the Modern Game Industry

• Act 2: No Time Like the Present

• Act 3: How to Get People to See a Game in 2026

• Patreon Bonus: The Two Big Bets That Led to Xbox's Current Problems

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This Week on Post Games:

• The EGOTYs: 50 critics, directors, designers, reporters, authors, and comedians share their favorite games of 2026

• Patreon Bonus: I share my Top 10 Games of 2026, and consider why they stuck to my heart, brain, and gut

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This Week on Post Games:

• Patreon Bonus: The Rules of Persona Summer

• Act 1: Persona, Explained!

• Act 2: Where to Start (or Continue) with Persona

• Act 3: Why Tribeca Film Fest Includes Video Games

Show Notes and Bonus Episodes:

• Want full sh... more

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This Week on Post Games:

• Act 1: Everything You Need to Know about Bond

• Act 2: Why Bond Games and Movies Have Become So Tough to Make

• Patreon Bonus: A History of Bond Games in Five Titles

• Act 3: 007 First Light’s Narrative Director on Creatin... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Gourley
Comedian, producer, podcast host (Bonding, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend)
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Martin Emberg
Narrative and Cinematic Director on 007 First Light
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Episode: How to See the Profound Beauty in Gaming's Tiniest Details
Ben Miller
co-lead, lead programmer for Fabraz
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Fabian Rastorfer
founder of Fabraz, lead developer
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Ben Esposito
designer of Donut County, Neon White, and Bubsy 3D
Pulverized / Semi-formal
Episode: The History (and Future) of Bubsy
Evan Minsker
former Pitchfork news director, Seesaw publisher, Mixtape interview contributor
Seesaw, Pitchfork (former)
Episode: The History (and Future) of Bubsy
Max Nichols
Video game designer, educator, and Zelda historian
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Episode: The History of The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Charles Pratt
Assistant Arts Professor at the NYU Game Center
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Episode: The Nine Lives of Games Journalism

Host

Chris Plante
Host of Post Games

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 699 ratings
  • Deserve a better podcast

    Ten minutes of commercials before I turned it off.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    2consoles2late
    United States8 days ago
  • Fave games-related podcast, no contest

    Plante’s the greatest! Thoughtful original content running on its own schedule, the show is sometimes connected with, but never beholden to, new releases. Instead, it has some flavor of A Life Well Wasted, but coupled with the structure of a weekly magazine experience.

    I thoroughly look forward to it every week. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mtvernon23
    United States9 days ago
  • A Gaming Podcast for Thoughtful Humans

    Chris has created something really special with Post Games. His passion for the medium, and infinite curiosity really shine. This is a show for humans who love video games, presented in the charming, humorous and engaging way that only Chris Plante could.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiscoDash
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • My go to Weekly Gaming Update

    I love Post Games and love that I can’t predict what the next episode will entail. Plante does a great job of finding interesting topics in the gaming space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thom_som
    United States14 days ago
  • Chris brings a positive, optimistic outlook to the hellscape of enshittification that is the modern games industry. Smart criticism, thorough journalism, insightful interviews.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nquinn91
    18 days ago

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Shows high-quality, thoughtful interviews with strong guests.
Host questions are insightful and well-researched, elevating discussions.

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#16
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#77
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#17
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Apple Podcasts
#29
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#74
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#143
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

This Game Won’t Save the World*
Q: What was compelling about the storytelling structure and what did it allow you to accomplish?
The structure provides multiple entry points and a way to map the psyche across past, present, and future, helping players connect personal memory with broader environmental concerns without being didactic.
Where Do Video Games Go from Here?
Q: How sustainable is the current growth in the games industry, and what might the future look like?
The industry is entering a new normal rather than needing a single 'next big thing'; the market will likely resemble a more diverse ecosystem with ongoing online distribution, smaller players thriving alongside larger ones, and a continued emphasis on quality and accessibility rather than sheer volume.
Video Games Are Art. Are Museums Ready?
Q: What is it like pitching a game to a museum or curator when interactive work is still uncommon in galleries?
Curators are often excited by interactivity but may want strong guidance to avoid destructive outcomes; the artist emphasizes allowing destruction and exploration as a core part of the experience, rather than enforcing a rigid, easily accessible path.
Video Games Are Art. Are Museums Ready?
Q: Where should people find your work if they want to check it out?
People can start at danielbrathwaiteshirley.com and related sites like blacktransarchive.com and other Black Trans Archive projects; if nearby, they can experience exhibitions or performances, including upcoming shows in Berlin.
Video Games Are Art. Are Museums Ready?
Q: And like you said earlier, that the game can become a mediator of sort. Can you give us a specific example of that in action through one of your pieces?
There have been performances where the entire audience makes democratic decisions together, guiding conversations about censorship and social issues, which created a dynamic dialogue that continued beyond the planned script, showing the game as a mediator that prompts real-time group reflection.

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This weekly audio magazine digs into the people, ideas, and culture surrounding video games, often pairing sharp analyses with in-depth conversations. Episodes cover topics from the history of games journalism to indie development philosophies, artistic game-making, publishing dynamics, and the broader social and cultural implications of gaming. Listeners are likely drawn to thoughtful, context-rich discussions that balance craft, industry economics, and creative storytelling, with notable moments including long-form interviews, archival perspectives, and explorations of how games intersect with art, policy, and society. A standout pattern is the willingness to tackle ambitious, sometimes controversial topics through rigorous interviews and... more

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2. Martin Emberg
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4. Ben Miller
5. Fabian Rastorfer
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