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This Week on Post Games:Act 1: A Life Making Sense of GamesAct 2: The Pleasure in Noticing the Small ThingsPatreon Bonus: Behind-the-Scenes of Grand Theft Auto’s Press EventsBonus: An Excerpt from “The Small Stuff” AudiobookShow Notes:Want full show notes for free, including links to everything we mention? Visit www.post.gamesSponsors:Incogni Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to incogni.com/postgamesFactor Deal: Head to Factormeals.com/postgames50off and use code postgames50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box, with a new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details.)Quince Deal: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/POSTGAMES for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Guests:Ian Bogost: Game designer, essayist, professor, and author of “The Small Stuff”Closing Song: “The Path of the Wind (from My Neighbor Totoro)” performed by Gentle LoveArt & Music:Logo and Show Art: James BarehamTheme: Mark SparlingAdditional music: Epidemic SoundAll interviews are edited for concision and clarity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.