Guillaume Provost, studio director Compulsion Games (South of Midnight, We Happy Few).

Guillaume Provost is a game designer, creative director, studio founder and CEO, with a passion for building immersive, story-driven experiences. After working as a programmer for games companies such as Pseudo Interactive and Arkane , in 2009 he founded his own independent studio, Compulsion Games . Under his leadership, the studio gained worldwide attention with its distinctive psychological game We Happy Few , celebrated for its evocative storytelling, unique art direction, and bold narrative choices. Now, my guest’s studio has just released South of Midnight , an action-adventure game set in a fantastical version of the American Deep South, exploring themes of family, healing, and self-discovery. Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsole Take the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.