Post Games

Chris Plante
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Post Games is an audio magazine about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Why do people play games that scare them? Why do great games sometimes flop? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine structure, Plante keeps things entertaining, informative, and always under 90 minutes. Because Post Games is meant to be listened to, not buried in a backlog. Learn more at www.post.games.

  1. 4d ago

    The Making of Street Fighter: The Movie (1994)

    This Week on Post Games: The behind-the-scenes story of the making of Street Fighter: The Movie, released in 1994. Patreon Bonus: A Golden Age for Nerdy Museum Hear this bonus mini-episode exclusively at Patreon.com/PostGames Bonus Episodes and Segments: Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.) Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James Bareham Theme: Mark Sparling Additional Music: Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Making of Street Fighter: The Movie (1994)

  2. Sep 28

    Gamer Controls Corpse with A.I. from Hell

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: A Horror Novel About a Gamer Act 2: Controlling a Corpse Like It's Mario Patreon Bonus: Resident Evil: A Spoiler-Chat with Film Critic Jordan Hoffman Act 3: A Life in Games Journalism Led to a Beautiful New Magazine Book Excerpt: Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep Guests: Paul Tremblay: author of Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep Jordan Hoffman: film critic and host of The Starlog Podcast Mark Serrels: co-founder of CONTINUE? Magazine Bonus Episodes and Segments: Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.) Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James Bareham Theme: Mark Sparling Additional Music: Epidemic Sound Excerpt: Audiobook sample of Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay published by HarperAudio and William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Used courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Gamer Controls Corpse with A.I. from Hell

  3. Sep 21

    Video Games Are So Back / So Over

    This Week on Post Games: The Mail Bag Is Open: Lots of Questions! Lots of Answers!Patreon Bonus: More Questions! More Answers! Guests: Post Games listeners!  Bonus Episodes and Segments! Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic SoundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Video Games Are So Back / So Over

  4. Sep 14

    Fire Emblem: The Rise, Fall, Rise, Fall, and Rise

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: Fire Emblem’s Many False StartsAct 2: Fire Emblem Rises from the AshesPatreon Bonus: A Zelda Expert on the Ocarina of Time’s Controversial DesignAct 3: Why We Quit Games We Love Guests: Nadia Oxford:  the co-host of Axe of the Blood God and author of From Pixels to Prose: What Video Games Taught Me About StorytellingMax Nichols: game designer and head of Hyrule Interviews Contributor Segment: Najay Greenidge, one more roundNick Yee: co-founder of Quantic Foundry Bonus Episodes and Segments! Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Fire Emblem: The Rise, Fall, Rise, Fall, and Rise

  5. Sep 7

    The History of Wolverine (And His Games)

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: The History of Wolverine in ComicsAct 2: Wolverine’s Life as a Pop Culture IconPatreon Bonus (Available to everyone): The History of X-Men Games Guests: Connor Goldsmith: Comics writer, host of CEREBRO. Bonus Episodes and Segments! Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The History of Wolverine (And His Games)

  6. Aug 31

    How Retro Handhelds Hijacked Your Algorithm

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: The Rise of the Retro HandheldAct 2: Can Retro Handhelds Go Mainstream?Patreon Bonus: The Perfect Handhelds for Every Price RangeAct 3: The Big Announcements from Gamescom Guests: Russ Crandall: Host of Retro Game CorpsGiovanni Colantonio: Editor-at-large, Polygon Bonus Episodes and Segments! Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: Factor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic Sound See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    How Retro Handhelds Hijacked Your Algorithm

  7. Aug 24

    The Perfect Game Review Doesn't Exist

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: A Game Review Is the Possible ImpossibleAct 2: Written Reviews Aren’t Dead Just YetAct 3: Better Living Through Game ReviewsPatreon Bonus: How to Have Richer Conversations about Games Guests: Chris Donlan: critic, essayist, and author Bonus Episodes and Segments! Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic SoundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Perfect Game Review Doesn't Exist

  8. Aug 17

    Everything You Should Know About Fighting Games

    This Week on Post Games: Act 1: A History of the Fighting Game GenreAct 2: How to Get into Fighting GamesAct 3: Why Marvel Tokon Is Getting All the HypePatreon Bonus: The 5 Ingredients of a Perfect Summer Game Guests: Ash Parrish: Senior reporter, Kotaku Bonus Episodes and Segments! Subscribe at Patreon.com/PostGames for only $5. Get bonus episodes, extra segments, and ad-free episodes. Works on every podcast app, so you can listen wherever you'd like! Show Notes: Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.games Sponsors: Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Art & Music: Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic Sound All interviews are edited for concision and clarity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Everything You Should Know About Fighting Games
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Post Games is an audio magazine about how and why we love video games. Each week, host Chris Plante reports on a new, overlooked, or underappreciated topic in gaming culture. Why do people play games that scare them? Why do great games sometimes flop? How has one award turned tiny indie game makers into big-name millionaires? With original interviews, writing, and a traditional audio-magazine structure, Plante keeps things entertaining, informative, and always under 90 minutes. Because Post Games is meant to be listened to, not buried in a backlog. Learn more at www.post.games.

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  • Creator
    Chris Plante
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Plante
  • Show Website
    Post Games

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