Gaming’s Toughest Critic Wants You to Live a Happier Life

About this episode

This Week on Post Games: • Act 1: A Life Making Sense of Games • Act 2: The Pleasure in Noticing the Small Things • Patreon Bonus: Behind-the-Scenes of Grand Theft Auto’s Press Events • Bonus: An Excerpt from “The Small Stuff” Audiobook 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/postgames • 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. Guests: • Ian Bogost: Game designer, essayist, professor, and author of “The Small Stuff” • Closing Song: “The Path of the Wind (from My Neighbor Totoro)” performed by Gentle Love Art & Music: • Logo and Show Art: James Bareham • Theme: Mark Sparling • Additional music: Epidemic Sound All interviews are edited for concision and clarity. See Priva