My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Correspondence Special #8: Catching guests out, coding on ships, and best moments in games
Nov 21, 2025
This special correspondence edition dives into what catches guests off guard when naming their consoles. Simon navigates through memorable gaming moments, including a fantastic listener's experience from Red Dead Redemption. He explores the concept of using games as tools for learning about cities and languages, alongside personal anecdotes from game jams, including unique settings like boats. Prepare for memorable vistas from titles like Elden Ring and Ghost of Tsushima, as Simon wraps up with listener engagement and exciting prizes!
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Phrase Your Console Question Clearly
- When asking guests to name their console, explicitly include the intent phrase to avoid grammatical confusion.
- Say something like, "Do you have a name you'd like to give your console in order for us to market it to the world?"
On-Show Surprises Reveal Preparedness
- Guests often appear caught off guard either because admin gets missed or they haven't listened to the show.
- That moment reveals who prepared and who actually knows the podcast's format.
Love For Rare Shoot-'Em-Ups
- Simon describes his affection for Japanese vertical shoot-'em-ups and mentions rare favorites like Armed Police Batrider.
- He notes these titles are hard to find and prized on original arcade PCBs.
