Why a Former Polygon Editor is Creating a Podcast for Older Gamers

Chris Plante, former editor-in-chief of Polygon, has launched a new podcast Post Games, aimed at a more mature audience of gamers. In this show, he explores how video games help players better understand complex topics, including death, through interviews with developers like Caitlin Tremblay, who is working on the game Ambrosia Sky.

Delivering NPR-style content with deep, carefully edited segments lasting about an hour, Plante aims to fill a gap in the market where most gaming media is targeted at youth under 30. He explains that gamers over 35 have entirely different interests and expectations, and this large audience is often overlooked by traditional media.

Post Games offers weekly episodes featuring interviews, news, and thematic discussions. Through Patreon, he plans to provide early access to ad-free content and publish exclusive materials.

Plante sees his project as a long-term endeavor and dreams of developing it over the next decade, providing a platform for deeper conversations about video games for an adult audience.