Game on Girl

Episode 31 - Building Community: Jessica Merizan

October 05, 2012 03:49 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Very exciting episode this week! We have the honor of talking to Jessica Merizan, community manager from BioWare! She's worked on two of our favorite franchises - Mass Effect and Dragon Age! Listen to hear stories about working in the games industry, more stories from GeekGirlCon, and some great info about a certain BioWare game controversy. WARNING: There are spoilers. Be prepared. :) Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Episode 30 - Borderlands 2: Like walking into a graphic novel

September 28, 2012 17:30 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Greetings gamers! Check out the latest episode of Game on Girl where we talk about Borderlands 2 from Gearbox. We share impressions of game play, story, graphics, and characters. If you're not playing and Borderlands 2 isn't on your must buy list, you are missing out! For more info on the show, check out the site www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina & Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 29 - Lynn Hogan: Fantasy in her Reality

September 21, 2012 19:53 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

For episode 29, we were honored to have the chance to speak with Lynn Hogan. Lynn is an artist and an author and she shares stories about working in the game industry and publishing her own graphic novel. We also share your feedback on some of the most visually stunning games out there! Check out details and links to Lynn's work at www.gameongirl.com! Game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 28 - Game Culture 101

September 13, 2012 20:29 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

This week, Rhonda and I take on the task of explaining the basics of Game Culture to the uninitiated. We talk basic gaming terms and concepts that keep us returning to gaming game after game. Use this episode to explain to your non-gamer friends and family what and how and why you game. Let us know if we missed your favorite reason or motivation for gaming and we'll do a follow-up show with your feedback! Leave comments at www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda --- ...

Episode 27 - Get Your Con On! DragonCon and PAX Prime 2012

September 09, 2012 18:52 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

This week, Rhonda and I talk about two cons we attended on opposite sides of the country on the same weekend. Rhonda reports on her three favorite panels from DragonCon (one with a very special last minute guest appearance!) and I talk about all the games I played at PAX Prime. Listen in for all the details and check out our site at www.gameongirl.com! A brief note about the episode number. We started getting confused having separate numbers for the shorts and we figured you might be confuse...

GoG Short #11 - Our Favorite Classic TV Heroes

August 30, 2012 20:16 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Extraordinary situations, outstanding actions. This week, we share our favorite heroes from some classic TV shows. Check out mine and Rhonda's top three lists. What are some of your favorite heroes? Why do they stand out for you? Check out clips from each show on the website www.gameongirl.com Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 15 - A Gamer Family: Saving the Universe

August 24, 2012 01:26 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

In episode 15, we introduce you to a gaming family: daughters Anna (8), Ellie (12), and Rebekah (14) and their parents, Erin and Steve. Listen to the girls talk about their love of board games, Legos, and sword fighting adventures. For more details, visit the site at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

GoG Short #10 - GeekGirlCon 12

August 17, 2012 01:38 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week, Rhonda interviews me about my experiences at GeekGirlCon in Seattle, WA on August 10th and 11th. Listen to hear stories about my panel presentation and two panels featuring women that work in the game industry. Check out some of my pics on at gameongirl.com. Until next time, Game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 14 - Fair Play: Respect Your Own House

August 10, 2012 01:59 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

We're mad and we're not going to take it anymore! In this episode, Rhonda and I interview Mark and John about some not so savvy moves some of our favorite game publishers are making. Hear our critiques of forced online play, DLC, and hardware issues in this vibrant discussion. As always, we'd love to hear what you think about these issues. Leave a comment on the website or Drop us a Tweet @game_on_girl. Game on Girl is on Stitcher so you can stream our show to your mobile device or subscribe...

GoG Short #9 - Our Touch Screen Favorites

August 02, 2012 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Greetings gamers! In honor of the summer vacations we're sure many of you are taking, we did a short episode talking about our favorite touch screen games. We kept cost in mind and many of our suggestions are free. Listen to the episode for all the details but here are some links to the games we discuss. Check out the screen shots and links at www.gameongirl.com As always, we'd love to hear your feedback on the episode. Leave a comment here or Drop us a Tweet @game_on_girl. Game on Girl i...

Episode 13 - Holistic Interconnections: Rowan Kaiser

July 26, 2012 19:34 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

This week on Game on Girl, we interview Rowan Kaiser, media critic and staff writer for the AV Club. We continue the discussion of hardcore vs. casual gamers, adding in Rowan's observation about how those definitions prioritize personal experince. We also discuss emergent and imbedded game narratives, and mastery explotation. A very provacative interview and some great additions to our on-going discussions. As always, we'd love to hear your feedback on the episode. Leave a comment here or D...

GoG Short #8 - Convergence Con & Women Gamers

July 19, 2012 04:23 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this week's short episode, we talk to Grethade about a panel about Women Gamers at Convergence Con in Bloomington, Minnesota. He reports how many of the same issues we talk about on the show were discussed, how all gamers need to work together to stop harassment, and some male perspectives about playing female avatars. Take a listen and let us know what you think on our site. Until next time, Game on! Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameong...

Episode 12 - Breaking Down Binaries: Casual vs Harcore

July 12, 2012 18:12 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

This week, Rhonda and I take on two very common terms in game culture: casual and hardcore gamers. We talk with Toria and Melissa about how they define a gamer, fandom, game culture, and game play. I must say this episode is full of excellent observations and more than a few fits of giggling. Enjoy! We'd love to hear what you think at www.gameongirl.com. Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

GoG Short #7 - For All the Toons We've Loved Before

July 05, 2012 19:18 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

In Game on Girl Shorts #7 Rhonda and I discuss what it's like to lose an avatar. Rhonda shares her story of losing her FemShep when her PlayStation crashed. This is a topic we will return to for a longer episode so if you have a story you would like to share, please let us know on the site. Until next time, game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 11 - Defining Differences: Sandi Glahn

June 28, 2012 16:36 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

In episode 11, Rhonda and I talk to writer, mother, gamer, and Ph.D. candidate Sandi Glahn. We discuss the evolution and origins of gender stereotypes and gender roles. We also share listener feedback from our cyber-mailbag about avatar names. Until next time, Game On! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

GoG Short #6 - Our Avatars

June 21, 2012 15:59 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Check out our new gallery featuring your avatars! Rhonda and I share our avatar pics and stories and the guidelines for submission. Check it out at www.gameongirl.com! Game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 10 - Role Player Jerry: Identifying with Drag

June 14, 2012 07:06 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Check out this week's episode of Game On Girl where we talk to Jerry about his experiences as a role player and a male player who plays female avatars. For more info on this episode and others check us out at www.gameongirl.com! Game on! Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

GoG Short #5 - Contrasting Female Images at E3

June 07, 2012 04:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

This week our short episode takes on the game industry and its marketing tactics. Specifically, Rhonda and I discuss the E3 trailers for two games: Tomb Raider Crossroads and Far Cry 3. Check us out at gameongirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 9 - Happily After End Game: Scott and Kat

May 31, 2012 19:19 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

This week, Game on Girl talks to married gamers, Scott and Kat. Check out this episode where we discuss the dynamics of gaming as a couple, including gaming with a guild and friends on and offline. For more info and links from the episode check the site at www.gameongirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

GoG Short #4 - First Impressions: Diablo III

May 24, 2012 03:50 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

In the fourth short episode of Game on Girl, we discuss our first impressions of Diablo III. We talk about game play, graphics, overall design and, of course, gender. Check it out and let us know what you think at www.gameongirl.com! Until next time, game on! Regina --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 8 - Gamification: Endorphin Dude

May 17, 2012 02:31 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

In the eighth episode of Game on Girl, we take on a broader topic in game culture: Gamification. Hear Endorphin Dude, Tony Nguyen, talk about reaching Titanium Marathon status and how gaming helped him get there. For more info, check out the episode on our website: www.gameongirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

GoG Short #3 - Game Review: Boy loves Girl

May 10, 2012 05:01 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Hello everyone and thanks for checking out episode 3 of Game on Girl Shorts! In this show, Rhonda and I review a new iPad/iPhone game from Grubby Hands called Boy loves Girl. Check out Regina and Rhonda's reviews on the podcast website: www.gameongirl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

Episode 7 - Role Player Sharon: I'll play them all

May 03, 2012 02:21 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

WELCOME TO EPISODE 7 OF GAME ON GIRL! This week we talk to the most elusive of the player types: the Role Player. Sharon is one of the original participants in my research and I was delighted that we got a chance to talk again. She shares many insights into the culture of Role Playing in MMORPGs, both in current games like Star Wars: The Old Republic and older games like Star Wars: Galaxies and Necron. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Are you going to try some role playing now?...

GoG Short #2 - Killing Female NPCs?

April 26, 2012 21:24 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Hello Everyone, Rhonda and I made another short episode talking about what it's like to kill female NPCs or to kill your own teammates (and friends!) in-game. Take a listen and tell us what you think! Mindbender Ghur'sha - Thone of Tides - World of Warcraft Have you ever hesitated before you attacked an NPC? What were the circumstances? What kind of character or game mechanic made you hesitate? And why? Tell us what you think in the comments! Until next time, Game On! Regina & Rhonda ...

Episode 6 - Trans-Identity in Game: A welcoming community

April 19, 2012 02:07 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Hello Everyone and Thank You for Checking out Episode Six of Game on Girl! I am very excited about this week's guest, Michele, because her interview marks a further step in expanding and embracing of the ideas in my research. Michele is a male to female transsexual and in this episode she discusses her experiences and how her gaming changed throughout her own transition. If you'd like to read more about Michele, check out her blog and follow her on Twitter. If you have question about what i...

GoG Short #1 - Caine's Arcade

April 12, 2012 03:56 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

Here is a first - Game on Girl's Gaming in Pop Culture Segment gets its own episode! This is a short, 10 minute piece where Rhonda and I talk about this amazing kid, I'm sure you heard about him, who made his own arcade out of cardboard boxes. Click the picture to link to Caine's Arcade.com where you can watch the short film that Rhonda and I discuss and donate to Caine's college fund. Really, you should buy a fun pass. We should ALL buy fun passes for $2 and get this kid into an engineer...

Episode 5 - From The Guys: Secret Geek Shame

April 05, 2012 05:54 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

For episode five, Game on Girl Hosts Regina and Rhonda talk to two gamer guys! Tune in and check out what they have to say about avatars, what it means to be a gamer, and the awesomeness that is women gamers! More episode details at www.game-on-girl.com Game on! Regina and Rhonda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gameongirl/message

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