My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin MPC Remastered: Heather Anne Campbell
Jan 20, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Emmy-nominated writer and comedian Heather Anne Campbell shares her journey from studying improv in Chicago to writing for shows like Rick & Morty. She recalls her love for Tetris as a timeless game that captures her childhood memories. Heather talks about the vibrant arcade culture, her path into games journalism, and the unique storytelling of The Last of Us. Plus, she defends the cultural impact of Fortnite and praises the psychological depth of Disco Elysium, all while emphasizing the importance of improv in her career.
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Arcade Childhood Sparked A Love
- Heather recalls a pizza parlor arcade where she spent her dollar allowance on machines.
- Those rare arcade visits primed her lifelong love of video games.
Tetris As A Perpetual Palate Cleanser
- Tetris functions as a timeless palate cleanser that never loses appeal across life stages.
- Heather includes it for infinite replay value on a five-game lifetime console.
Street Fighter 3 Between Shows
- Heather spent hours at an arcade near ImprovOlympic playing Street Fighter 3 between classes and shows.
- The game's lush animation and depth kept her returning during that phase of life.