At last year's Edinburgh Fringe, James Trickey was assaulted during a stand-up routine. That incident has formed the basis for his new Edinburgh show this year. By day, James works as an accountant. By night, he's one of the UK's most exciting stand-ups. Here's his perfect console: bit.ly/459zkUz

Want to know who’s guesting on My Perfect Console next month? Well, there’s a way to find out early… Sign up as a free Patreon supporter for a preview of August’s guests, as well as a range of other exciting benefits. See who’s sharing their perfect console with us in August: bit.ly/3TsDMLs

Take a look at @ipiercebrown.bsky.social's PC-perfect console: 1. Command & Conquer — 1995 2. Shogun: Total War — 2000 3. Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn — 2000 4. Black & White — 2001 5. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind — 2002 Listen to the episode on your favourite podcast app: bit.ly/4h1tdsy

We round off the month with @ipiercebrown.bsky.social, author of the internationally bestselling Red Rising series. Tune in for a discussion on worldbuilding, choice, morality, Mass Effect, StarCraft, and, of course, Sophocles: bit.ly/4h1tdsy

For sci-fi novelist and creator of Red Rising, @ipiercebrown.bsky.social, the game Morrowind led to a ceasefire with his school rival, then a secret friendship. Don't want to wait until Tuesday to listen? Join us on Patreon to gain early, ad-free access to Pierce's perfect console: bit.ly/3HPvNSM

Five titles. One perfect console. But which of @robbotron.bsky.social's picks is your favourite? Let us know. 1. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2. Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo 3. Wii Sports Resort 4. Sid Meier’s Civilization V 5. Hitman: World of Assassination Enjoy the full episode: bit.ly/3Rqwas7

Welcome the incomparable @robbotron.bsky.social to the pod. John has spent years creating one of the most original live shows anywhere in comedy. Join us for a chat about text adventures, player agency, comedy, and the strange joy of shouting "GO NORTH" at a man in a leather jacket bit.ly/3Rqwas7

It’s our one year anniversary! If you’ve listened to our gaming podcast then I hope you’ve enjoyed it. I love making it, so here’s to many more!

For comic @robbotron.bsky.social, Sonic 2 is the perfect couch co-op game, provided your partner agrees to the division of labour. Next week, listen to John discuss growing up in Australia, coming up with the concept that became A Dark Room, and his perfect console: bit.ly/3HPvNSM

It’s no surprise to see GOALS on @bds.bsky.social's perfect console! 1. Phantasy Star — Master System, 1987 2. Counter-Strike — 2000 3. World of Warcraft — 2004 4. FIFA 17 — 2016 5. GOALS — 2026 Catch up with this week’s episode: bit.ly/450M8fI

Today’s guest is a former Counter-Strike world champion whose career charts the evolution of competitive gaming. @bds.bsky.social talks about the birth of esports, what made Counter-Strike special, and why a studio with no experience has decided to take on EA Sports: bit.ly/450M8fI

Did football games peak in 2017? For @bds.bsky.social , former Counter-Strike champion and creator of the new free-to-play soccer game GOALS, FIFA 17 is the pinnacle of 2010s football game design. Listen to why Andreas wants to bring success to eSports in next week’s episode: bit.ly/3HPvNSM

Abigoliah’s selection of games brings together titles from five very different consoles. Super Mario Land — Game Boy Mortal Kombat — Arcade Mario Kart 8 — Wii U Gardenscapes: New Acres — iOS, Android Beat Saber — PC VR Want to know the reasoning behind her choices? Listen here: bit.ly/3R2P0We

Our next guest is American comedian, writer, actor and podcaster, Abigoliah Schamaun. Abigoliah’s open-hearted style has made her one of the most distinctive voices on the UK stand-up circuit. She’s also spoken with warmth and candour about ADHD and neurodivergence. Listen here: bit.ly/3R2P0We

That formative childhood moment when your neighbour invites you over to play Mortal Kombat and leaves you with a lifelong distrust of fighting games. Next week, comedian Abigoliah Schamaun share her Mortal Kombat trauma, and much more. Get it early on Patreon: bit.ly/3HPvNSM

If you could only play one of these games, which would you choose? North & South (1989) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure (1989) Sega Rally Championship (1994) Arcade Version ICO (2001) Firewatch (2016) Hear why Luke Whittaker chose these titles: bit.ly/44cA5f4

Few game designers have done more to expand our idea of what a video game can look like than Luke Whittaker. From the handcrafted streets of Lumino City to the papercraft minimalism of KAMI, his work has consistently pushed visual creativity in unexpected directions. Listen now: buff.ly/Sl7M2MQ

Maybe not the most apt album for me to mention during a heatwave, but I’ve been very much enjoying Polar this week, after discovering it through this brilliant episode.

My Perfect Console podcast@myperfectconsole.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Polar has been praised for its vast, glacial beauty — but did you know the orchestral album was inspired by open-world video games? In this week’s episode, the Icelandic composer Gabriel Olafs joins host @simonparkin.bsky.social. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4g9npg5

Out today: bonus episode in which Simon and Glenn discuss the game we've been playing throughout June, Half-Life 2. Become a supporter today for access to this, and dozens more previous bonuses: www.patreon.com/myperfectcon...

If there's a theme running through @RobDubbin.bsky.social's perfect console, it's freedom. Five games that prioritise experimentation and expression: ZZT Star Control II Master of Magic Slice & Dice Caves of Qud Find out more in this week’s episode, available now: bit.ly/4eLTh8u

i’ve done it. i’ve created the perfect console. sure, you can also listen to this podcast and learn tons of stuff about my life that i spilled to simon, a skilled journalist with a disarming personality. but really (esp in light of current memory prices) you’re gonna want to preorder THE BEIGE BRICK

My Perfect Console podcast@myperfectconsole.bsky.social · last mo.

Welcome to the pod, Emmy-winning comedy writer and game designer, @Robdubbin.bsky.social. Rob’s work spans late-night television, journalism, and interactive storytelling. He's become a thoughtful advocate for clarity and economy in writing, particularly in games. Available now: bit.ly/4eLTh8u

Welcome to the pod, Emmy-winning comedy writer and game designer, @Robdubbin.bsky.social. Rob’s work spans late-night television, journalism, and interactive storytelling. He's become a thoughtful advocate for clarity and economy in writing, particularly in games. Available now: bit.ly/4eLTh8u

Definitely check out 9th June episode with Gabriel Ólafs, too. Super interesting companion piece about the musical scores that travel with you through game plots and set pieces. And stay with you long after you’ve put your controller down.

My Perfect Console podcast@myperfectconsole.bsky.social · 2mo ago

What did writing jokes for Stephen Colbert teach @Robdubbin.bsky.social about game design? Find out in next week's episode, featuring game designer and Emmy-winning writer for The Late Show. Available on Monday for Patreon subscribers and Tuesday wherever you listen to your podcasts: bit.ly/3HPvNSM

What did writing jokes for Stephen Colbert teach @Robdubbin.bsky.social about game design? Find out in next week's episode, featuring game designer and Emmy-winning writer for The Late Show. Available on Monday for Patreon subscribers and Tuesday wherever you listen to your podcasts: bit.ly/3HPvNSM

Two Nintendo classics earned their place on @georgeosborn.bsky.social's perfect console: 1. GoldenEye 007 — (N64) 2. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask — (N64) 3. Championship Manager 01/02 — (PC, UK) 4. Mass Effect 2 — (Xbox 360) 5. Balatro — (PC/console launch) Listen here: bit.ly/4avnqHC

This was such a wonderful listen.

My Perfect Console podcast@myperfectconsole.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Five genre-defining titles make up Gabríel Ólafs perfect console. 1. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2. World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade 3. God of War (2018) 4. Death Stranding 5. Baldur’s Gate 3 Listen to the stories behind Gabríel’s choices in our latest episode: bit.ly/4g9npg5

Today’s guest explores the increasingly fraught intersection of video games, business, and politics. @georgeosborn.bsky.social is a journalist, strategist, and analyst whose new book, Power Play: Video Games, Politics, & the Battle for Global Influence, is out Thursday. Listen now: bit.ly/4avnqHC

Holy Jesus, this music is amazing. Whale song on an alien planet. h/t Gabríel Ólafs' appearance on the My Perfect Console podcast. https://music.apple.com/gb/album/whale-overture/1874693704?i=1874693963

Whale Overture by Gabríel Ólafs on Apple Music

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Which life lesson did the classic N64 game The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask teach @georgeosborn.bsky.social? Hear more from the author of Power Play: Video Games, Politics and the Battle for Global Influence in our upcoming episode: bit.ly/3HPvNSM

Five genre-defining titles make up Gabríel Ólafs perfect console. 1. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2. World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade 3. God of War (2018) 4. Death Stranding 5. Baldur’s Gate 3 Listen to the stories behind Gabríel’s choices in our latest episode: bit.ly/4g9npg5