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12. Simon Parkin (Journalist @ The New Yorker, My Perfect Console)

12. Simon Parkin (Journalist @ The New Yorker, My Perfect Console)

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Award-winning journalist and non-fiction writer, Simon Parkin, discusses his journey into journalism, curiosity about video games, the transition from 2D to 3D gaming, and informing the broader culture about the medium.

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Simon Parkin's website (with links to his books, articles, and audio)
simonparkin.com

My Perfect Console
shows.acast.com/my-perfect-console

Pushing Buttons newsletter from The Guardian
theguardian.com/games/series/pushing-buttons

Raiden (Youtube)

DoDonPachi (Youtube)

Return of the Obra Dinn
obradinn.com

Chants of Sennaar
rundisc.io/chants-of-sennaar/

"The Wager" by David Grann
davidgrann.com/book/the-wager/

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Guest: Simon Parkin
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Guest Show: My Perfect Console
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Host: Kyle Starr
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