Games, Actually
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Games, Actually is a bi-weekly podcast about tabletop games and how it feels to play them. Join hosts Kat (she/her) and Chell (they/them) every other Monday as they analyze a different game and how it plays.
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Ep 30 - By the Author of Lady Windermere's Fan
June 28, 2021 21:34 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Kat and Chell explore improv on improv on improv in By the Author of Lady Windermere's Fan by Glaive Guisarme! Also stay tuned at the end of the episode for an announcement! You can purchase the game at https://glaiveguisarme.itch.io/by-the-author-of-lady-windermeres-fan Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 29 - The Ground Itself
June 08, 2021 11:40 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBIt’s a new episode! This week Kat and Chell explore how spaces change over time in The Ground Itself by Everest Pipkin! You can purchase the game at https://everestpipkin.itch.io/the-ground-itself Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 28 - The Love Balloon
May 08, 2021 16:05 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBCome and knock on our door! It’s episode 28! This week Kat and Chell play a story game of hijinks, humor and romance in The Love Balloon by Mythopoeia. You can purchase the game at https://mythopoeia.itch.io/the-love-balloon Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 27 - Battle of the Boybands
April 25, 2021 17:57 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBIt's gonna be May! And we're ready to assemble the best-looking and most talented boys we can find! This week Kat and Chell play Battle of the Boybands by Clio Yun-Su Davis and Vicci Ho. You can find more info about the game at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameandacurry/battle-of-the-boybands/description Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 26 - Tricksters
April 10, 2021 18:41 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBDon’t like tricks? Don’t worry! It’s episode 26! This week Kat and Chell discuss Tricksters by Kurt Potts. You can purchase the game at https://kurtpotts.itch.io/tricksters Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 25 - Apotheosis
March 26, 2021 17:28 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBHave you ever wondered how time and historical events shape myths and legends? In episode 25, Kat and Chell explore this idea in Apotheosis by Gordie Murphy. You can purchase the game at https://gmurphy.itch.io/apotheosis Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 24 - #birdsecrets
March 14, 2021 21:37 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIt’s episode 24! This week Kat and Chell are solving a murder with terrible bird puns in #birdsecrets by Kurt Potts. You can purchase the game at https://kurtpotts.itch.io/birdsecrets Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 23 - Smash the System
February 28, 2021 19:03 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBIn episode 23, Kat and Chell are going on a heist and fighting oligarchs in Smash the System by Erik Bernhardt. You can purchase the game at https://erikthebearik.itch.io/smash-the-system Kat’s Art Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teaforghosts Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 22 - Have You Heard About the Beast?/Moss Creeps, Stone Crumbles
February 15, 2021 17:40 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBIt's time for rumors whispered in taverns and exploring the progress of nature! Kat and Chell discuss Have You Heard About the Beast by Sealed Library and Moss Creeps, Stone Crumbles by Adam Roy. You can find the games here: https://sealedlibrary.itch.io/have-you-heard-about-the-beast https://adnroy.itch.io/moss-creeps-stone-crumbles Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Art...
Ep 21 - At the Monarch's Gate
January 31, 2021 17:08 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBGames, Actually is back! In episode 21, Kat (she/her) and Chell (they/them) practice extended disarming as they seek the aid of a powerful monarch in At the Monarch’s Gate by Nyessa. You can purchase the game at https://nyessa.itch.io/at-the-monarchs-gate Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 20 - Noirlandia
November 22, 2020 19:25 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week, Chell and Kat analyze how to solve a murder in a corrupt city through Noirlandia by Evan Rowland. You can purchase Noirlandia at https://makebigthings.com/noirlandia/ Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 19 - Runaway Hirelings
November 07, 2020 01:34 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) bumble their way through an epic dungeon escape in Runaway Hirelings by Thomas Novosel You can purchase Runaway Hirelings at https://thomasnovosel.itch.io/runawayhirelings Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 18 - Beak, Feather, and Bone
October 21, 2020 17:07 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week, Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) explore a city and build communities and rivalries in Beak, Feather, & Bone by Tyler Crumrine You can purchase Beak, Feather, and Bone at https://tyler-crumrine.itch.io/bfb You can learn about Blaseball at https://www.blaseball.com/ You can learn about 20020 Football at https://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-football https://www.sbnation.com/secret-base/21410129/20020 Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara F...
Ep 17 - A Guide to Casting Phantoms in the Revolution
October 09, 2020 20:33 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week, Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) perform seances and summon phantoms to help fight in the French Revolution in A Guide to Casting Phantoms in the Revolution by Adam Vass and Will Jobst You can purchase A Guide to Casting Phantoms in the Revolution at https://worldchampgameco.itch.io/guide Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 16 - Damn the Man, Save the Music!
September 27, 2020 19:08 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week, Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) indulge in 90s nostalgia through Damn the Man, Save the Music! by Hannah Shaffer. You can Damn the Man, Save the Music! at: https://makebigthings.com/damn-the-man-save-the-music/ Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosted and Produced by: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 15 - A Long Night in the Mech Bay
September 14, 2020 16:22 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) explore the act of repairing relationships via repairing broken mechs in A Long Night in the Mech Bay by MagpieMirrorTest and Nested Games. You can purchase the game at https://nestedgames.itch.io/a-long-night-in-the-mech-bay You can follow the Castle Klein Zine at https://twitter.com/castleklein1 Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Gam...
Ep 14 - Epitaph: Your Last Walk Through the Hanger
August 30, 2020 21:46 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) explore death, grief, and memories of fallen friends in Epitaph: Your Last Walk Through the Hanger by J. Evan Nyquist. CW: This episode contains discussions of death and grief. Listener discretion is advised. You can purchase Epitaph at https://nyquist-je.itch.io/epitaph Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Actually Artwork: Chell ...
Ep 13 - Medium/Sagrada
August 17, 2020 14:40 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBIn episode 13, Chell and Kat explore psychic links and stained glass window construction via cards and dice pools. This week they cover Medium by Danielle Delley, Lindsey Sherwood, and Nathan Thornton, as well as Sagrada by Adrian Adamescu and Daryl Andrews. You can find these games here: https://floodgate.games/products/sagrada https://store.greaterthangames.com/medium.html Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bu...
Ep 12 - Dream Askew
August 03, 2020 15:47 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) explore queer strife and community amid the collapse of the world in Dream Askew by Avery Alder. You can find Dream Askew at https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/dream-askew Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 11 - Fall of Magic
July 20, 2020 15:51 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBHey Listeners! A couple quick things. From 2:22-4:55 we talk about working out but not about body image stuff - Just so you all know in case hearing about work out games is hard for you! Also we ran into some audio issues on Kat's end that are prevalent in this episode. We've fixed it for future episodes, so thanks for your patience and tolerance this time around! This week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) explore a realm in which magic is dying through Fall of Magic by Heart of the D...
Ep 10 - Ayekah
July 05, 2020 18:09 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) explore the concept of deity and relationships between gods and their followers in Ayekah by Riley Rethal You can purchase Ayekah at https://metagame.itch.io/ayekah Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 9 - Pret-a-Porter
June 24, 2020 14:26 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week, Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) compete to put on the best fashion show in Pret-a-Porter by Ignacy Trzewiczek. You can find Pret-a-Porter at https://portalgamesus.com/ Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 8 - Ech0
June 08, 2020 15:39 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) explore mechs as kids in Ech0 by Role Over Play Dead. You can purchase Ech0 at https://roleoverplaydead.itch.io/ech0 Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 7 - Tussie Mussie/Parade
May 24, 2020 17:24 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBThis week, Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) make flower arrangements and organize a Wonderland parade. This episode features Tussie Mussie by Elizabeth Hargrave and Parade by Naoki Homma. You can purchase Tussie Mussie at https://buttonshygames.com/products/tussie-mussie You can find Parade at https://www.zmangames.com/en/products/parade/ Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Game...
Ep 6 - World Wide Wrestling RPG
May 11, 2020 03:50 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode, Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) are raising heat and maintaining kayfabe. This week, they discuss The World Wide Wrestling RPG by Nathan D. Paoletta. You can purchase The World Wide Wrestling RPG at https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 5 - Endless Waltz/In the Ocean
April 27, 2020 17:13 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) get in their robots and talk about mech games. This week, they discuss Endless Waltz by Nora Blake and In the Ocean by Maxine Scheen. You can purchase Endless Waltz at https://neithernora.itch.io/endless-waltz You can purchase In the Ocean at https://marzipanstorm.itch.io/in-the-ocean Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Act...
Ep 4 - Dead Cat/Unstable Unicorns
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) discuss Dead Cat from He Does Not Throw Dice, and Unstable Unicorns by Ramy Badie. Get ready to talk about quantum physics and rainbow poops! You can purchase Dead Cat at https://www.hdntd.site/shop/ You can purchase Unstable Unicorns at https://www.unstableunicorns.com/ Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Actually Artwork: Chell ...
Ep 3 - Mall Kids
March 30, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBThis week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) talk about Mall Kids by Matthew Gravelyn. Prepare to relive your teenage angst! You can purchase Mall Kids at http://matthewgravelyn.com/role-playing-games/mall-kids/ Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, Actually Artwork: Chell Rosen
Ep 2 - Bluebeard's Bride
March 16, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBThis week Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) analyze the investigatory feminine horror game Bluebeard’s Bride. Bluebeard’s Bride was created by Whitney “Strix” Beltran, Marissa Kelly, and Sarah Richardson, and is published by Magpie Games. You can find a physical copy of Bluebeard’s Bride at https://www.magpiegames.com/shop/, and a pdf version at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/ Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bure...
Ep 1 - The Quiet Year
March 02, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWelcome to the series premiere of Games, Actually! In the first episode your hosts Chell (they/them) and Kat (she/her) talk about what they love about games, why they wanted to do the podcast, and dive into their first game analysis: The Quiet Year by Avery Adler You can find the Quiet Year at https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/the-quiet-year Credits: Games, Actually intro and outro written and performed by Tamara Fritz Hosts: Chell Rosen and Kat Bureman; Producer: Chell Rosen Games, ...