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16. Kevin Nguyen (Author, Features Editor @ The Verge)

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Kevin Nguyen, author and Features Editor at The Verge, discusses his new novel "Mỹ Documents", what it means to write about video games, comparisons between mediums as a critic, and the unfortunate sale of Polygon.

  • (01:30) - Intro and Blue Prince
  • (03:08) - The sale of Polygon to Valnet
  • (06:42) - Pivoting to My Documents
  • (15:04) - Brazil and Bossa Nova in New Waves and My Documents
  • (16:34) - First gaming memory
  • (18:47) - How does gaming come up in the writing?
  • (30:08) - Gaming sweet spots
  • (34:40) - A-ha moments
  • (37:24) - Favorite games
  • (39:37) - What is the draw to games?
  • (46:36) - Lightning round
  • (50:43) - The future of games
  • (51:58) - Blue Prince pro strats
  • (52:46) - Final thoughts

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    Links

    "Mỹ Documents" (Penguin Random House)

    "New Waves" (Penguin Random House)

    Strong Songs Podcast (Website)

    Game Maker's Toolkit - Developing (YouTube)

    Press Reset: The Story of Polygon (YouTube)

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