Chris Plante
@plante.bsky.social
host and founder, Post Games
co-host, The Besties
https://www.patreon.com/c/PostGames
https://postgame.substack.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-games/id1815131711
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co-host, The Besties
https://www.patreon.com/c/PostGames
https://postgame.substack.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-games/id1815131711
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Chris Plante
@plante.bsky.social
· Jul 23
Watch Post Games video shorts on your app of choice!
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dropping everything to watch this!
New video is live on Nebula RIGHT NOW!!
What is a Jewish video game? Let's talk about it. nebula.tv/videos/jacob...
What is a Jewish video game? Let's talk about it. nebula.tv/videos/jacob...
February 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
dropping everything to watch this!
seeing Clavicular in the timeline
The Breeders - Divine Hammer (Official Video)
YouTube video by 4AD
www.youtube.com
February 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM
seeing Clavicular in the timeline
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Lovely appreciation by Kevin Merida www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
The Day Jesse Jackson Made Me Cry
I interacted with him, on and off, for 30 years. He was brilliant, at times electrifying, and at times confounding.
www.theatlantic.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Lovely appreciation by Kevin Merida www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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fan service is actually good and artful when it's for girls :--) 🦋🔪
more from my interview with fatal frame 2 remake directors makoto shibata and hidehiko nakajima, who kindly suggested to me that the ribbons on mio's outfit look perfect in photo mode:
www.gamesradar.com/games/fatal-...
more from my interview with fatal frame 2 remake directors makoto shibata and hidehiko nakajima, who kindly suggested to me that the ribbons on mio's outfit look perfect in photo mode:
www.gamesradar.com/games/fatal-...
It was niche and nearly forgotten, but horror fans begged devs for a Fatal Frame 2 remake and got it: "Responding to those voices was the main reason behind this project"
Fatal Frame as a public service
www.gamesradar.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
fan service is actually good and artful when it's for girls :--) 🦋🔪
more from my interview with fatal frame 2 remake directors makoto shibata and hidehiko nakajima, who kindly suggested to me that the ribbons on mio's outfit look perfect in photo mode:
www.gamesradar.com/games/fatal-...
more from my interview with fatal frame 2 remake directors makoto shibata and hidehiko nakajima, who kindly suggested to me that the ribbons on mio's outfit look perfect in photo mode:
www.gamesradar.com/games/fatal-...
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Here's my latest piece for @pcgamer.com! Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is a brave, beautiful step forwards for the series; a game bold enough to be weird in its own unique ways - previous experience neither required nor helpful:
www.pcgamer.com/games/visual...
www.pcgamer.com/games/visual...
Spooky visual novel The Mermaid's Curse is the best kind of sequel: a self-contained mystery
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is better for not caring if you've played the first game.
www.pcgamer.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Here's my latest piece for @pcgamer.com! Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse is a brave, beautiful step forwards for the series; a game bold enough to be weird in its own unique ways - previous experience neither required nor helpful:
www.pcgamer.com/games/visual...
www.pcgamer.com/games/visual...
"I’ve been working as a writer for the past decade and watching my industry shrivel up and die as a result, so you’ll excuse me if I, and the rest of the everyday people who stand to get screwed by AI, aren’t particularly excited by what AI can offer society." ~ @xoxogossipgita.bsky.social
The left doesn't hate technology, we hate being exploited: aftermath.site/anthropic-clau...
February 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM
"I’ve been working as a writer for the past decade and watching my industry shrivel up and die as a result, so you’ll excuse me if I, and the rest of the everyday people who stand to get screwed by AI, aren’t particularly excited by what AI can offer society." ~ @xoxogossipgita.bsky.social
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The slice-of-life story about grief, love, and a magic fish toy is made by a two-person team
Fishbowl feels like an act of radical sincerity and optimism
The slice-of-life story about grief, love, and a magic fish toy is made by a two-person team
www.polygon.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The slice-of-life story about grief, love, and a magic fish toy is made by a two-person team
I love how @jakesteinberg.substack.com spends 95% of this review explaining, celebrating, and analyzing the game of tennis and all of its playful variations!
Mario Tennis Fever Is the Best Mario Sports Game Ever Made
When the Field Shrinks
jakesteinberg.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I love how @jakesteinberg.substack.com spends 95% of this review explaining, celebrating, and analyzing the game of tennis and all of its playful variations!
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Something I've been thinking about since this interview:
Yes, art is inherently political -- even if its creator doesn't like or claim or politics. But art is also autobiographical. And those autobiographical veins are worth mining.
Yes, art is inherently political -- even if its creator doesn't like or claim or politics. But art is also autobiographical. And those autobiographical veins are worth mining.
Edmund McMillen Wants You to Ask the Uncomfortable Questions
A frank conversation about Mewgenics, troubled childhoods, and anxious parenthood
postgame.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Something I've been thinking about since this interview:
Yes, art is inherently political -- even if its creator doesn't like or claim or politics. But art is also autobiographical. And those autobiographical veins are worth mining.
Yes, art is inherently political -- even if its creator doesn't like or claim or politics. But art is also autobiographical. And those autobiographical veins are worth mining.
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A perfect headline and dek but also, I hope to one day be as mentally healed as Alysa Liu. 🥲
Her short program was the first one that made me feel something since Yuna Kim in 2010, and Michelle Kwan in 1998z
slate.com/culture/2026...
Her short program was the first one that made me feel something since Yuna Kim in 2010, and Michelle Kwan in 1998z
slate.com/culture/2026...
Alysa Liu Is So Mentally Healthy It’s Terrifying
When she says she's skating just to enjoy herself, I actually believe her.
slate.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:53 PM
A perfect headline and dek but also, I hope to one day be as mentally healed as Alysa Liu. 🥲
Her short program was the first one that made me feel something since Yuna Kim in 2010, and Michelle Kwan in 1998z
slate.com/culture/2026...
Her short program was the first one that made me feel something since Yuna Kim in 2010, and Michelle Kwan in 1998z
slate.com/culture/2026...
Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco) - Love Takes Miles (Cameron Winter Cover)
YouTube video by jsm216
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I played an early build of this, and listen... my bias is abundant. AP was a former student. The co-first guest of Post Games. And a great person.
So with all that out of the way:
Titanium Court would have been in my end-of-year list last year. It will be this year. It's unbelievable.
So with all that out of the way:
Titanium Court would have been in my end-of-year list last year. It will be this year. It's unbelievable.
Titanium Court is a play, a match three and strategy game, a dream and a nightmare, and deeply compelling
I don't know what's happening and I like it.
www.rockpapershotgun.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:35 AM
I played an early build of this, and listen... my bias is abundant. AP was a former student. The co-first guest of Post Games. And a great person.
So with all that out of the way:
Titanium Court would have been in my end-of-year list last year. It will be this year. It's unbelievable.
So with all that out of the way:
Titanium Court would have been in my end-of-year list last year. It will be this year. It's unbelievable.
Well. This is new.
A game maker pitched me their studio's game via email. I replied that it sounded interesting and wanted some more info, along with a release date. They then sent an AI-generated auto-reply that I had to read three times because it had no relation to what I'd asked.
A game maker pitched me their studio's game via email. I replied that it sounded interesting and wanted some more info, along with a release date. They then sent an AI-generated auto-reply that I had to read three times because it had no relation to what I'd asked.
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Well. This is new.
A game maker pitched me their studio's game via email. I replied that it sounded interesting and wanted some more info, along with a release date. They then sent an AI-generated auto-reply that I had to read three times because it had no relation to what I'd asked.
A game maker pitched me their studio's game via email. I replied that it sounded interesting and wanted some more info, along with a release date. They then sent an AI-generated auto-reply that I had to read three times because it had no relation to what I'd asked.
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Glad that people _do_ recognize it :-)
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
September 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Glad that people _do_ recognize it :-)
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
manuschwendener.ch/horses
#LEGO #AliBati #SFW2025 #Skærbæk2025
Truer words
We should use social media the same way manga authors write about their week
aftermath.site/weekly-shonen-...
aftermath.site/weekly-shonen-...
February 17, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Truer words
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✨i'm looking to talk to folks who make/design faces in video games for a story on @mothership.blog! please reach out if you'd like to talk.
email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
signal: nicolecarpenter.87
email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
signal: nicolecarpenter.87
February 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM
✨i'm looking to talk to folks who make/design faces in video games for a story on @mothership.blog! please reach out if you'd like to talk.
email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
signal: nicolecarpenter.87
email: nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com
signal: nicolecarpenter.87
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Here’s my review of @nyamakop.co.za’s RELOOTED.
Returning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in Relooted
Breaking the law for a good reason.
www.theverge.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Here’s my review of @nyamakop.co.za’s RELOOTED.
Something I've been thinking about since this interview:
Yes, art is inherently political -- even if its creator doesn't like or claim or politics. But art is also autobiographical. And those autobiographical veins are worth mining.
Yes, art is inherently political -- even if its creator doesn't like or claim or politics. But art is also autobiographical. And those autobiographical veins are worth mining.
Edmund McMillen Wants You to Ask the Uncomfortable Questions
A frank conversation about Mewgenics, troubled childhoods, and anxious parenthood
postgame.substack.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Something I've been thinking about since this interview:
Yes, art is inherently political -- even if its creator doesn't like or claim or politics. But art is also autobiographical. And those autobiographical veins are worth mining.
Yes, art is inherently political -- even if its creator doesn't like or claim or politics. But art is also autobiographical. And those autobiographical veins are worth mining.
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i never thought we'd get a second Paranormasight. but the new one trades some outright horror for better mysteries, tighter story, and a gorgeous locale.
The Mermaid's Curse is a fantastic adventure game. really enjoyed my time with it.
gameinformer.com/review/paran...
The Mermaid's Curse is a fantastic adventure game. really enjoyed my time with it.
gameinformer.com/review/paran...
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse Review - A Spine-Tingling Dive - Game Informer
A Spine-Tingling Dive on the Game Informer website.
gameinformer.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM
i never thought we'd get a second Paranormasight. but the new one trades some outright horror for better mysteries, tighter story, and a gorgeous locale.
The Mermaid's Curse is a fantastic adventure game. really enjoyed my time with it.
gameinformer.com/review/paran...
The Mermaid's Curse is a fantastic adventure game. really enjoyed my time with it.
gameinformer.com/review/paran...
A favorite critic on a favorite artist. A silverlining for a sad day.
Goodbye to a filmmaker who taught me so, so much.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/m...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/m...
Nobody Watched People the Way Frederick Wiseman Did
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:13 AM
A favorite critic on a favorite artist. A silverlining for a sad day.
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So far we have raised $111,152.69 for the WFM's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund, and we are going into our finale game: KING OF THE CASTLE! It has GREAT Twitch integration and we play it in a really fun way. COME HANG AND DONATE
twitch.tv/friendsatthetable
twitch.tv/friendsatthetable
February 17, 2026 at 2:24 AM
So far we have raised $111,152.69 for the WFM's Immigrant Rapid Response Fund, and we are going into our finale game: KING OF THE CASTLE! It has GREAT Twitch integration and we play it in a really fun way. COME HANG AND DONATE
twitch.tv/friendsatthetable
twitch.tv/friendsatthetable
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OLYMPICS NEWSLETTER, DAY 10
🇮🇹🥇🛵🍝🥇 THE BEST ITALIAN OLYMPICS EVER🍕👨🏻🍳🤌🥇
🥌An update on that curling scandal 🥌
🥌🥌 An update on A DIFFERENT curling scandal 🥌🥌
Plus recaps of all yesterday's events and previews of today's. Including the ones that have already happened!
sports.beehiiv.com/p/olympics-d...
🇮🇹🥇🛵🍝🥇 THE BEST ITALIAN OLYMPICS EVER🍕👨🏻🍳🤌🥇
🥌An update on that curling scandal 🥌
🥌🥌 An update on A DIFFERENT curling scandal 🥌🥌
Plus recaps of all yesterday's events and previews of today's. Including the ones that have already happened!
sports.beehiiv.com/p/olympics-d...
February 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
OLYMPICS NEWSLETTER, DAY 10
🇮🇹🥇🛵🍝🥇 THE BEST ITALIAN OLYMPICS EVER🍕👨🏻🍳🤌🥇
🥌An update on that curling scandal 🥌
🥌🥌 An update on A DIFFERENT curling scandal 🥌🥌
Plus recaps of all yesterday's events and previews of today's. Including the ones that have already happened!
sports.beehiiv.com/p/olympics-d...
🇮🇹🥇🛵🍝🥇 THE BEST ITALIAN OLYMPICS EVER🍕👨🏻🍳🤌🥇
🥌An update on that curling scandal 🥌
🥌🥌 An update on A DIFFERENT curling scandal 🥌🥌
Plus recaps of all yesterday's events and previews of today's. Including the ones that have already happened!
sports.beehiiv.com/p/olympics-d...
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I asked Mewgenics' creator, Edmund McMillen, about all the touchy topics bubbling up in the game's discourse.
Why that title?
How has he changed since his early days of making provocative browser games like Dead Baby Dressup?
Why does he use real birth defects and disorders in his games?
Why that title?
How has he changed since his early days of making provocative browser games like Dead Baby Dressup?
Why does he use real birth defects and disorders in his games?
Edmund McMillen Wants You to Ask the Uncomfortable Questions
A frank conversation about Mewgenics, troubled childhoods, and anxious parenthood
postgame.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I asked Mewgenics' creator, Edmund McMillen, about all the touchy topics bubbling up in the game's discourse.
Why that title?
How has he changed since his early days of making provocative browser games like Dead Baby Dressup?
Why does he use real birth defects and disorders in his games?
Why that title?
How has he changed since his early days of making provocative browser games like Dead Baby Dressup?
Why does he use real birth defects and disorders in his games?
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🚨 VIDEO ESSAY 🧐
Our new video from @jeremybjayne.bsky.social explores climbing games and what true freedom in game design means.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=DAlY...
Our new video from @jeremybjayne.bsky.social explores climbing games and what true freedom in game design means.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=DAlY...
What Actually Makes a Game Feel Free? - Jeremy Jayne
YouTube video by noclip_2
youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
🚨 VIDEO ESSAY 🧐
Our new video from @jeremybjayne.bsky.social explores climbing games and what true freedom in game design means.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=DAlY...
Our new video from @jeremybjayne.bsky.social explores climbing games and what true freedom in game design means.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=DAlY...
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The Adult Analysis Anthology, the web's premiere destination for longform writing on adult games, is BACK with more planned essays than ever before, but we need your help to make it happen!
Support the creation of high-quality sex-positive writing from diverse voices HERE: itch.io/s/180048/aaa...
Support the creation of high-quality sex-positive writing from diverse voices HERE: itch.io/s/180048/aaa...
February 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
The Adult Analysis Anthology, the web's premiere destination for longform writing on adult games, is BACK with more planned essays than ever before, but we need your help to make it happen!
Support the creation of high-quality sex-positive writing from diverse voices HERE: itch.io/s/180048/aaa...
Support the creation of high-quality sex-positive writing from diverse voices HERE: itch.io/s/180048/aaa...