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Control Resonant and inheriting male violence

Dylan never wanted strength, nor asked for any of this

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Analysis

Car Park Capital made me act out big auto’s nastiest tactics

The satirical simulation of urban sprawl is tapping into a deeply repressed instinct to engage in rent-seeking behavior

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The horror of Phantasmagoria was 30 years ahead of its time

Roberta Williams' 1995 horror game is a creepy miracle

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Chris Plante is the host of Post Games. Imagine if NPR cared about games, and you get the gist. He previously co-founded Polygon. He currently hosts The Besties, one of the longest-running and most beloved gaming review podcasts.

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A group of people gathered around in a living room with pizza and beers. Two of them are sitting on a couch, holding controllers and focused. The others are watching the game

Dear Mother

What rights should gamers have?

A somewhat serious and somewhat silly Gaming Bill of Rights

Amanda Tien, Chris Plante, Cind Swanson, Gita Jackson, Kate Cox, Lis Welch, Madisyn Parisi, Saoirse Stone, Sherry Toh, Susana Polo, Vincent Ward, Wallace Truesdale Aug 28, 2026

A photograph of a group of people around a circular table that has been decorated with pictures of hands. The people are looking up at a TV monitor on a wall next to the table.

Syndication

Games are art. Are museums ready?

Artist Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley uses video games in art galleries to pursue ambitions worthy of such important venues

Chris Plante Apr 6, 2026

A Ditto that resembles Chris Plante stands beside a bulbasaur on a pier, looking out at a sunset.

Review

What happens when all the Pokémon fans are dead?

Chris Plante on how Pokopia lets you rebuild your childhood, if only for a moment

Chris Plante Mar 17, 2026