The Games Press Episode 26: Keza MacDonald (Author of Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun)
Keza MacDonald is the video games editor for The Guardian and most recently, she's also the author of 'Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun', a deep dive into the rich, creative history of one of gaming's most important companies.
We recorded today's episode in front of a live audience as part of Keza's book tour which happened to swing through Brighton last month and if you can forgive some dodgy audio, I think there's a lot to get out of this conversation as we examine Nintendo and why it's lasted the test of time in this particular moment, as much of the Western games industry is on its knees.
Oh and here's the obligatory photos of Keza and I looking chuffed after the event. In her words, "I'm sorry this framing makes me look like your uncle 😂":
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This podcast is hosted by Chris Bratt and edited by Esper Quinn.