by Simon Parkin
<p>In My Perfect Console, Simon Parkin, award-winning writer for the New Yorker and The Observer newspaper's video game critic invites a well-known guest from the worlds of gaming, film and television, music, comedy and more to pick the five video games they would like to immortalise on their very own fictional games machine. They discuss those five games in chronological order of release, interspersed with biographical chat about the guest’s life and career –– a lens that often leads to new and unexpected insights.</p><br><p>"Thoroughly modern and ahead of its time...a gift." - NEW YORK'S VULTURE</p><p>"Charming, insightful." -- THE GUARDIAN.</p><p>TIME OUT'S 50 Best Podcasts.</p><br><p>(Note: Episode descriptions may contain affiliate links).</p> <p>Be attitude for gains. <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console">https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 29, 2025
<p>Liam Wong is a Scottish photographer, art director, and game designer. Born in Edinburgh he began his career in the video game industry after graduating from <strong>Abertay University</strong>. After a stint at Crytek UK, he eventually join <strong>Ubisoft Montreal</strong>, and there became the youngest director at the company. His work on acclaimed titles like <strong>Far Cry 4</strong> helped sharpen his visual storytelling skills, which later influenced his photographic style. </p><br><p>While visiting in Tokyo, my guest developed a passion for nighttime photography, drawing inspiration from cyberpunk films as he documented the city’s vibrant yet haunting after-dark scenes. </p><br><p>In 2019, he released his debut photobook, <strong>TO:KY:OO</strong>, a collection of cinematic images that showcase his signature style—rich contrasts, neon lights, and rain-soaked streets. The book was met with critical acclaim. It solidified his reputation as a leading figure in contemporary urban photography, whose instantly recognisable work blurs the lines between reality and fiction.</p> <p>Be attitude for gains. <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console">https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 22, 2025
<p>Guillaume Provost is a game designer, creative director, studio founder and CEO, with a passion for building immersive, story-driven experiences. After working as a programmer for games companies such as <strong>Pseudo Interactive</strong> and <strong>Arkane</strong>, in 2009 he founded his own independent studio, <strong>Compulsion Games</strong>. </p><br><p>Under his leadership, the studio gained worldwide attention with its distinctive psychological game <strong>We Happy Few</strong>, celebrated for its evocative storytelling, unique art direction, and bold narrative choices. </p><br><p>Now, my guest’s studio has just released <strong>South of Midnight</strong>, an action-adventure game set in a fantastical version of the American Deep South, exploring themes of family, healing, and self-discovery.</p> <p>Be attitude for gains. <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console">https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 17, 2025
In this special correspondence edition, Simon reads out your correspondence and answers your questions. What's next for game coverage at The Observer newspaper following its sale to Tortoise? How can we invite fan-favourite guests back on the show? How should you respond when a dodgy man in a pub asks: "What's the damage?" All this and much more. <p>Be attitude for gains. <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console">https://plus.acast.com/s/my-perfect-console</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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