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Gaming The System - The Feminist Gaming Podcast

312 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 19 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

The podcast where 3 intersectional feminists examine gaming and games  through a feminist lens.  

New Episodes every Thursday.

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PAYPAL & PATREON

If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon.

For paypal, send your donation to:
[email protected]

For patreon:
patreon.com/gamingthesystem 

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Episodes

165 - You Can't Say That! - Censorship in Gaming

March 28, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to:  [email protected] For patreon:  patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

164 - Industry Layoffs, International Women's Day & Tennis Corruption!

March 21, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to:  [email protected] For patreon:  patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

163 - Semantics & Gendered Language

March 14, 2024 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

162 - Witchcraft vs Swift-Craft? - Witches in Gaming Part 2

March 07, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Swift-Craft: Witches in Gaming Part 2 How does the witch as a healer and protector appear in the gaming world? Magic is more than spells, potions and herbs. Is taking up space as a woman a magical feat of its own? PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feminis...

161 - If it ain't broke...Copy it! - WTF is Happening?

February 29, 2024 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Alex and Matt discuss some of the latest gaming news stories, including a new game from Palworld devs, Helldivers 2 booming in popularity and the long wait for Elden Ring DLC. WTF is Happening??? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodc...

160 - Come, Little Gamers! - Witches in Gaming Part 1

February 22, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Part 1: The GTS team examine witches from the gaming world, just what defines a witch? They share their most memorable magical characters, the tropes that surround the witch, and how power and patriarchy come into play. PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #f...

159 - Superbowl Special! - Player Tantrums, Private Jets & Swifty Haters!

February 15, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Let's Go, Chiefs!!! Alex and Matt discuss the biggest NFL game of the year. Aggressive men having temper tantrums? Billionaire superstars taking private jets to see their paramours? WTF is Happening? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgaming...

158 - WTF is Happening? - Tomb Raider: Remastered vs Indiana Jones and the... ehh?

February 08, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Should we be excited about a slightly less pointy Lara Croft? And Harrison Ford is back as Indiana Jones, sort of. Will the developers try to outdo Indie's spiritual successors, Lara Croft and Nathan Drake, or settle for the nostalgia factor of Harrison Ford and that it looks like the movies? WTF is Happening? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingt...

157 - God of War: Valhalla!!! Part 02

February 01, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Alex and Matt explore the Norse wellness retreat of Valhalla, the epic expansion to God of War: Ragnarok. ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videog...

156 - WTF is Happening? - Subscription-Only Games, Increasing Price of Gaming

January 25, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Ubisoft CEO wants to abolish gamers actually owning games, layoffs replacing people with AI, price of games skyrocketing. WTF is Happening? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingam...

155 - God of War: Valhalla!!! Part 01

January 18, 2024 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Alex and Matt explore the Norse wellness retreat of Valhalla, the epic expansion to God of War: Ragnarok. ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videog...

154 - Face-to-Face Gaming - Part 02

January 11, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

153 - Baldur's Gate 3 - Part 02

January 04, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

153 - Baldur's Gate 3 - Part 02 feat. Fin!

January 04, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

152 - Face-to-Face Gaming - Part 01

December 28, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

151 - Baldur's Gate 3 - Part 01 feat. Fin!

December 21, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

151 - Baldur's Gate 3 - Part 01

December 21, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

150 - 12 Games of Christmas

December 14, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

We say farewell to 2023 with each of our 4 best games of the year! Ho Ho Ho! ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversega...

149 - What About Men??? Part 03 - The Male Gamer

December 07, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Ah the male gamer, the stereotypical toxic creature perpetually lurking the virtual world.... Okay there's the fantasy image, but what is the reality of men and boys who play games? How has the patriarchy conditioned them to behave and how do we convert them to feminism? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreo...

148 - Recognition vs Rejection: Should We Care About Awards?

November 30, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Alex, Jem and Matt return to ask a familiar question for this episode: Do awards matter? Find out if their recent experience has changed their opinions on the value of awards, whether in gaming or in podcasting. They also delve into why Gaming the System means so much to them. ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: p...

147 - What About Men??? Part 02 - International Men's Day

November 23, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

We examine the serious side of international men's today, focussing on the wellbeing of men and boys. The patriarchy forces men to contort to fit a unhealthy and miserable stereotype of masculinity. We want men to be safe to just be themselves and free from the toxic pressures of thr patriarchy.  Matt has some slight tech issues with his audio, sorry! ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For ...

146 - Artificial Intelligence 03 - Operation: Zero Dawn

November 16, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

145 - Artificial Intelligence 02 - Baymax or Blade Runner?

November 09, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

144 - Women 2.0: Reboots and Remakes

November 02, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Why do game studios choose to redo existing games instead of making new IPs? Does technological evolution match social evolution? How do developers approach rehashing female characters? All this and more! ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministg...

143 - Artificial Intelligence 01 - Satan Ex Machina?

October 26, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: [email protected] For patreon: patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- #femalegamers #womengamers #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #gamer #girlgamer #gamergirl #lgbtq

142 - That's What She Said! Writing Female Characters

October 19, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

How female characters look and behave always seem to lead conversation about how women are represented in games. But what about the words these characters are made to say? Are they as important as looks and actions? What about game writers irritates us the most and what do they need to do better? ----- PAYPAL & PATREON If you want to support us, you can send us a one-off donation via paypal or subscribe monthly to our Patreon. For paypal, send your donation to: wearegamingthesystem@gmail...

141 - Barbie vs Lara Croft

October 12, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Alex and Jem compare two of the biggest female protagonists of present times: Barbie and Lara Croft. Which is a better role model? Do they empower or damage the feminist cause? ----- You can support us on Patreaon!  www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers  #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamerg...

140 - Is the Barbie Movie "Gaming the System?"

October 05, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Alex and Jem get together to discuss the phenomenon that is the Barbie Movie, and reflect on this icon of femininity in both film and video games of the 90s.  ----- You can support us on Patreaon!  www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers  #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #w...

139 - Cardiff Live Show Debrief - The GTS Odyssey

September 28, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

After 2 weeks of decompression, the team talk about all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans and ordeals surrounding the live show we performed in Cardiff on the 9th of September. From the heights of giddy euphoria to the depths of biblical arduousity, we had quite an experience to conquer our first ever live show! ----- You can support us on Patreaon!  www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSys...

138 - Cardiff Live Show Debrief - The GTS Iliad

September 21, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

After 2 weeks of decompression, the team talk about all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans and ordeals surrounding the live show we performed in Cardiff on the 9th of September. From the heights of giddy euphoria to the depths of biblical arduousity, we had quite an experience to conquer our first ever live show! ----- You can support us on Patreaon!  www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSys...

137 - Gaming Through a Feminist Lens - Live from Cardiff Anime & Comic Con

September 14, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

GTS is very proud to present our first ever in-person live show! We were invited to perform live at the Cardiff Anime and Comic Con on 9th September.  We went back to our roots and talked about how haming and feminism intersect. We had a friendly crowd and the event itself was wonderful and we're very proud of the show we put on.  P.S. We've recorded and edited the audio as best we can, so hopefully it isn't too jarring to listen to.  ----- You can support us on Patreaon!  www.patreon.co...

136 - Who Said That? Voice Actors! Part 2

September 07, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Voice Actors continued! We chat about celeb culture in gaming, and share our favourite talents from behind the microphone. ----- You can support us on Patreaon!  www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers  #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videogames #womeningames #diversegamers #gaming #...

135 - Who Said That? Voice Actors! Part 1

August 31, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Alex, Jem and Matt share their takes on the working landscape for gaming voice actors, from opportunities, to pay, to protest- and how does gender impact on equity? ----- You can support us on Patreaon!  www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers  #feministgamingpodcast #feministgamers #intersectionalgaming #equalityingames #equalgamers #gamergate #videoga...

133 - The Sound of (Video Game) Music - Part 1

August 25, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

The GTS gang discuss all things video game music, how it has the power not only to enhance, but to shape our gaming experiences. They also take time to reflect on the barriers that the music industry poses to female composers and why we should care about VGM in its own right! ----- You can support us on Patreaon!  www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSystem ----- #femalegamers #womengamers...

134 - The Sound of (Video Game) Music Part 2

August 24, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

The GTS gang discuss all things video game music, how it has the power not only to enhance, but to shape our gaming experiences. They also take time to reflect on the barriers that the music industry poses to female composers and why we should care about VGM in its own right! ----- You can support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSystem ----- #feminism #feminist #patriar...

133 - The Sound of (Video Game) Music Part 1

August 17, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

The GTS gang discuss all things video game music, how it has the power not only to enhance, but to shape our gaming experiences. They also take time to reflect on the barriers that the music industry poses to female composers and why we should care about VGM in its own right! ----- You can support us on Patreaon! www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem  ----- Listen to or Watch the Gaming The System podcast on the link below! https://linktr.ee/GamingTheSystem ----- #feminism #feminist #patria...

132 - Anger Issues Part 2

August 10, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Jem, Alex and Matt explore the topic of anger. What are our opinions on anger? How is women's anger portrayed in games? Quite personal and intense, but a very important conversation for GTS to tackle. ----- PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link: https://www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem For all things GTS: linktree.com/gamingthesystem ----- #feminism #feminist #patriarchy #sex...

131 - Anger Issues Part 1

August 03, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Jem, Alex and Matt explore the topic of anger. What are our opinions on anger? How is women's anger portrayed in games? Quite personal and intense, but a very important conversation for GTS to tackle. ----- PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link: https://www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem For all things GTS: linktree.com/gamingthesystem ----- #feminism #feminist #patriarchy #sex...

130 - The GTS Effect feat. GTS OG Caroline! Part 2

July 27, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

The GTS Effect - Across 2 half-hour episodes, the GTS team, joined by founding POD member, Caroline, talk about how the Gaming The System podcast has changed and shaped our gaming experience. We discuss everything from game choices to industry wins, fails, and our genie wishes! Don't forget, you can catch our first live in-person show at Anime Con in Cardiff! We will be here on Saturday 8th September - https://www.cardiffanimecon.com/ ----- PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT GTS now has a Patreon page!...

129 - The GTS Effect feat. GTS OG Caroline! Part 1

July 20, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

The GTS Effect - Across 2 half-hour episodes, the GTS team, joined by founding POD member, Caroline, talk about how the Gaming The System podcast has changed and shaped our gaming experience. We discuss everything from game choices to industry wins, fails, and our genie wishes! Don't forget, you can catch our first live in-person show at Anime Con in Cardiff! We will be here on Saturday 8th September - https://www.cardiffanimecon.com/ ----- PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT GTS now has a Patreon page!...

128 - The Wimbledon Fortnite Part 2

July 13, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Alex and Matt talk about the state of tennis in 2023, for the sport, often viewed as elitist. The failures for feminism in Madrid and Roland Garros, plus Wimbledon wading into the "digital sphere" in Fortnite to reach new audiences! ----- PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link: https://www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem For all things GTS: linktree.com/gamingthesystem ----- #fem...

127 - The Wimbledon Fortnite Part 1

July 06, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Alex and Matt talk about the state of tennis in 2023, for the sport, often viewed as elitist. The failures for feminism in Madrid and Roland Garros, plus Wimbledon wading into the "digital sphere" in Fortnite to reach new audiences! ----- PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link: https://www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem For all things GTS: linktree.com/gamingthesystem ----- #fem...

126 - Peace in Our (Virtual) Time? Part 2

June 29, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Non-Violent games make up only a fraction of the gaming world, especially compared to massive AAA franchises like Call of Duty  Fortnite, The Last of Us. Why is this? Why does  it matter?  ----- PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link: https://www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem For all things GTS: linktree.com/gamingthesystem

125 - Peace in Our (Virtual) Time? Part 1

June 22, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Non-Violent games make up only a fraction of the gaming world, especially compared to massive AAA franchises like Call of Duty  Fortnite, The Last of Us. Why is this? Why does  it matter?  ----- PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link: https://www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem For all things GTS: linktree.com/gamingthesystem

124 - The Cost of Gaming Crisis Part 2

June 15, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode Alex, Jem and Matt discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on their gaming habits. What role does class and privilege play? And is £70 simply too much for a brand new game? Share your thoughts with us! ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link. www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem

123 - The Cost of Gaming Crisis Part 1

June 08, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

In this episode Alex, Jem and Matt discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on their gaming habits. What role does class and privilege play? And is £70 simply too much for a brand new game? Share your thoughts with us! ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link. www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem

122 - What's in a name? Gamer Girl or Girl Gamer? Part 2

June 01, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

What is in a name? The GTS team talks "Girl Gamer" versus "Gamer Girl". How can the same two words hold such different meanings? Is the Gamer Girl aesthetic all about pink and animal ears, a product of our culture, an example of female empowerment, or all or none of the above? Does it even matter? In a conversation that starts with "Are you a Gamer girl?" and ends with "What if men took contraceptives?" Could this be our most wide-ranging episode yet!? ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon ...

121 - What's in a name? Gamer Girl or Girl Gamer? Part 1

May 25, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

What is in a name? The GTS team talks "Girl Gamer" versus "Gamer Girl". How can the same two words hold such different meanings? Is the Gamer Girl aesthetic all about pink and animal ears, a product of our culture, an example of female empowerment, or all or none of the above? Does it even matter? In a conversation that starts with "Are you a Gamer girl?" and ends with "What if men took contraceptives?" Could this be our most wide-ranging episode yet!? ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon ...

120 - The Last of Us TV Show Finale! Part 2

May 18, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

At last, Jem and Matt provide commentary  on the last episode of the Last of Us. ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link. www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem

119 - The Last of Us TV Show Finale! Part 1

May 11, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

At last, Jem and Matt provide commentary  on the last episode of the Last of Us. ----- PATREON! GTS now has a Patreon page! If you want to support us in our quest to create feminist gaming content, you can donate on this link. www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem

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