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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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