This Week on Post Games:

• Act 1: The Primordial Ooze of the Modern Game Industry
• Act 2: No Time Like the Present
• Act 3: How to Get People to See a Game in 2026
• Patreon Bonus: The Two Big Bets That Led to Xbox's Current Problems

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Guests:

• Rob Pardo: CEO of Bonfire Studios, former CCO of Blizzard Entertainment
• Jason Schreier: reporter at Bloomberg News, co-host of Triple Click

Art & Music:

• Logo and Show Art: James Bareham
• Theme: Mark Sparling

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