Phil Adam's career has spanned more than 40 years, from pioneering work marketing titles for Spectrum Holobyte, playing a pivotal role in bringing Tetris to the West, working at Interplay during the RPG renaisance and his current work as head of Amico.

Highs and lows in a career that has seen gaming grow up and maybe, find its youthful core once again.

Recorded May-July 2025

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