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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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Guests:
Rob Pardo: CEO of Bonfire Studios, former CCO of Blizzard Entertainment
Jason Schreier: reporter at Bloomberg News, co-host of Triple Click

Art & Music:
Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling

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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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Guests:
See the full guest list at www.Post.Games

Art & Music:
Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling

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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:
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Guests:
Brendon Bigley and Stephen Hilger: co-hosts of Into the Aether
Leigh Alexander: narrative designer, writer, and former games journalist
Casey Baron: Senior Programmer of the Tribeca Film Festival
Closing Song: “Aria of the Soul” by The Blueshift Big Band (The Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album)

Art & Music:
Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling

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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 Creating a New Bond

Show Notes and Bonus Episodes:
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Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5
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Guests:
Matt Gourley: co-host of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, James Bondings, With Gourley & Rust, and many other great podcasts
Martin Emborg: Narrative and Cinematic Director, 007 First Light

Art & Music:
Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
Theme: Mark Sparling

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This Week on Post Games:
Act 1: Try Not to Lose 100 Followers
Act 2: How to Look Closely at Gaming’s Little Details
Patreon Bonus: Getting Old as a Professional YouTuber

Show Notes and Bonus Episodes:
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Get weekly bonus segments, video episodes, monthly exclusive episodes, and more at patreon.com/postgames for only $5

Sponsors:
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Guests:
Any Austin: Gaming YouTuber
Closing Song: “He’s Out There” (Screaming Savage Blood Death)

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