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The Games Press

People Make Games
IGN
Video Game Industry
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People Make Games
Labor Reporting
Phil Fish
Video Game Journalism
Eurogamer
Notch
Elon Musk
Ttrpgs
Video Game Coverage
Blizzard Entertainment
Path Of Exile 2
Kotaku
Games Media
Substack
Game File
Quinns Quest
Shut Up & Sit Down

Chris Bratt interviews interesting people from around the games media about how they do their work. Support this show on Patreon!

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Wesley Yin-Poole is in charge of the news desk over at IGN and has been reporting on the games industry for almost two decades at this point.

He's also been a mentor of mine ever since our days working together at Eurogamer where he helped shape som... more

Jason Schreier is a games reporter for Bloomberg, best known for his extensive reporting on the volatile reality of AAA game development.

On today's episode we'll be talking about his latest book, Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, And Future of Blizzard En... more

Nicole Carpenter has been reporting on the games industry at Polygon for the last five years, where she's perhaps best known for her coverage of unions and the increasingly vital role they're playing in shaping the future of video game development.

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Grant Stoner is a freelance reporter who specializes in covering accessibility and disability across the games industry in his work.

Among other work, he writes a monthly column for IGN where he recently examined how the mass layoffs ripping through... more

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Recent Guests

Wesley Yin-Poole
Director of News at IGN, a close friend of Chris Bratt and mentor in video game journalism
IGN
Episode: Episode 24: Wesley Yin-Poole (Director of News at IGN)
Jason Schreier
A prominent games reporter and author, known for his in-depth investigative work.
Bloomberg
Episode: Episode 23: Jason Schreier (Author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, And Future of Blizzard Entertainment)
Nicole Carpenter
Senior Reporter at Polygon with a focus on labor reporting
Polygon
Episode: Episode 22: Nicole Carpenter (Senior Reporter at Polygon)
Grant Stoner
Freelance reporter specializing in accessibility and disability in gaming
Episode: Episode 21: Grant Stoner (Accessibility & Disability Reporter)
Sarah Parvini
Former gaming reporter at The LA Times with almost a decade of experience, covering various beats including gaming, immigration, and natural disasters.
The LA Times
Episode: Episode 20: Sarah Parvini (LA Times)
Chelsea Reed Miller
Video editor at IGN and spokesperson for the IGN Creators Guild
IGN
Episode: Episode 19: Chelsea Reed Miller (IGN Creators Guild)
Quintin Smith
Co-founder of Shut Up & Sit Down and creator of Quinns Quest focused on tabletop RPG content.
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Episode: Episode 18: Quintin Smith (People Make Games)
Stephen Totilo
Veteran gaming journalist with over 20 years of experience, former editor-in-chief at Kotaku, and founder of Game File.
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Episode: Episode 17: Stephen Totilo (Reporter at Game File)
Nathan Grayson
Journalist and co-founder of Aftermath, previously with The Washington Post and Kotaku
Aftermath
Episode: Episode 16: Nathan Grayson & Riley MacLeod (Just launched Aftermath)

Host

Chris Bratt
Host of The Games Press, Chris Bratt interviews interesting people from around the games media about how they do their work.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • A great show made by great people

    I really like there video content and this is a good extension of what they offer to fill the times before videos.

    Thoughtful and incisive, a great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh dodd
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Bratterz: Best in the Biz

    Great to have a Bratterz podcast again. How far he has come!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Illuminatatus
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Only two eps out so far, and so far they're great! Each one has been a deep dive interview with someone about their career in games journalism, with some really great digging from the host to get interesting stories out of the guests.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    diadochidochi li
    4 years ago
  • Stellar podcast with thoughtful interviews

    Great look into the games industry. Always enjoy Chris' approach and the industry insiders who have really interesting perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BripodBKG
    Canada4 years ago
  • Lovely little listen

    I love watching videos from People Make Games, and now I can listen to them too! Can’t wait for more. These people know what they’re doing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    antswea
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the thoughtful discussions around serious topics in gaming, especially issues of labor and representation.
Many listeners find the connections to broader societal issues within gaming media particularly compelling and relevant.
The host's interviewing style is noted as approachable and engaging, making the interviews informative and enjoyable.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 24: Wesley Yin-Poole (Director of News at IGN)
Q: How can someone get published on IGN?
Wesley states that having a unique story pitch with a compelling angle is key for anyone wanting to submit ideas to IGN.
Episode 24: Wesley Yin-Poole (Director of News at IGN)
Q: What are you looking for in new reporters?
Wesley emphasizes a need for reporters who can report from within gaming communities and identify unique stories that haven't been covered elsewhere.
Episode 16: Nathan Grayson & Riley MacLeod (Just launched Aftermath)
Q: Are you building this around a subscription model?
We're launching as a subscription model, which we think gives us control and allows us to give readers the best work without the pressures of traditional advertising.
Episode 16: Nathan Grayson & Riley MacLeod (Just launched Aftermath)
Q: What is Aftermath, who is doing it, like what's it all about?
Aftermath is an independent media venture in the mold of sites like Defector and Hellgate, focused on a blog and news format for video games.
Episode 17: Stephen Totilo (Reporter at Game File)
Q: What do you make of the future for new journalists in the gaming space?
There's a concern for new reporters due to fewer opportunities in the industry, but there's also ongoing commitment to covering games.

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Featuring in-depth interviews with prominent figures in the gaming media, the content emphasizes the personal journeys and professional experiences of its guests, often highlighting themes of labor issues, representation, and the dynamics of the gaming industry. Key topics include unionization efforts, workplace culture, and the challenges within video game journalism, as well as impactful stories from the guests' careers that illuminate broader industry trends. Notably, the podcast stands out for its thoughtful focus on the human aspects of gaming journalism, providing listeners with a nuanced perspective on the evolution and challenges of storytelling in the gaming sphere.

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1. Wesley Yin-Poole
2. Jason Schreier
3. Nicole Carpenter
4. Grant Stoner
5. Sarah Parvini
6. Chelsea Reed Miller
7. Quintin Smith
8. Stephen Totilo

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