Maddy Myers

Chris Plante, co-founder of Polygon and host of Post Games; Maddy Myers, former deputy editor at Polygon; and Joshua Rivera, freelance writer with deep Mario insights, come together for a lively draft of the greatest Mario games. They reminisce about their gaming origins, discuss the character's timeless appeal, and share hilarious personal anecdotes. The trio debates game mechanics while highlighting quirky Mario titles. With playful banter and nostalgia, they navigate the rich legacy of Mario in a fun, competitive format.

Maddy Myers and Zoe Hannah, both journalism veterans and co-founders of the feminist gaming site Mothership, share their journey launching the publication. They discuss the importance of feminist media and community-driven content in the wake of industry layoffs. The duo delves into the significance of body representation in games and the mission to uplift marginalized voices. Alongside playful dialogues about gaming culture and hypothetical scenarios involving streamers, they highlight the value of subscriptions in fostering independent, thoughtful journalism.

Zachary Small, NYT games reporter, offers reporting-based angles. Keza MacDonald, Guardian games editor and author of Super Nintendo, brings historical context. Maddy Myers, Mothership co-founder and critic, shares personal and critical takes. They discuss Nintendo history, Zelda origin stories, a playful draft of favorite Links, maps, items, bosses, dungeons, songs, and companion characters.