Gaming The System - The Feminist Gaming Podcast
328 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe podcast where 3 intersectional feminists examine gaming and games through a feminist lens.
New Episodes every Thursday.
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Episodes
134 - The Sound of (Video Game) Music Part 2
August 24, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBJem, 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 MBJem, 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 MBThe 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 MBThe 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 MBAlex 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 MBAlex 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 MBNon-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 MBNon-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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBWhat 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 MBWhat 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 MBAt 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 MBAt 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
118 - The Sims Part 2
May 04, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAlex & Jem sit down to chat about The Sims, the one and only "life simulation" game. In part 2, they ask how inclusive the world of The Sims is & what its future will be! ----- 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
117 - The Sims Part 1
April 27, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBAlex & Jem sit down to chat about The Sims, the one and only "life simulation" game. In part 1 they take a nostalgic look at the past releases. ----- 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
116 - Immersive Experiences! Part 2
April 20, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBAlex, Jem and Matt explore immersive experiences; discussing everything from secret cinema, to escape rooms and audience participation! Are they just an entertainment fad, or the future of escapism? ----- 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
115 - Immersive Experiences! Part 1
April 13, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAlex, Jem and Matt explore immersive experiences; discussing everything from secret cinema, to escape rooms and audience participation! Are they just an entertainment fad, or the future of escapism? ----- 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
114 - Hogwarts: Legacy's Legacy
April 06, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBHW: Legacy has been out for a while now, so Matt and Alex sat down to discuss what the legacy of this game will entail. ----- 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
113 - Not Very "Ladylike" Part 2
March 30, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWe explore the endless toxicity of the expection of women and girls to be "ladylike" and how it slithers into the gaming world. ----- 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
112 - The Last of Us TV Show Commentary - Ep 8
March 27, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBMatt and Jem explore the depravity of arguably the biggest monster the show has seen so far. ----- 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
111 - Not Very "Ladylike" - Pt 1
March 23, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWe explore the endless toxicity of the expection of women and girls to be "ladylike" and how it slithers into the gaming world. ----- 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. We release patreon-only content once per month! www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem
111 - Not Very "Ladylike" Part 1
March 23, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWe explore the endless toxicity of the expection of women and girls to be "ladylike" and how it slithers into the gaming world. ----- 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
110 - The Last of Us TV Show Commentary - Ep 7
March 21, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBMatt and Jem talk about the Romeo and Juliet tragedy of Riley and Ellie. ----- 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. We release patreon-only content once per month!
109 - Gaming The Eco-System Pt 2
March 16, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB----- 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. We release patreon-only content once per month! www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem
108 - Gaming The Eco-System Part 1
March 16, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB----- 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
109 - Gaming The Eco-System Part 2
March 09, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB----- 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
108 - Gaming The Eco-System Pt 1
March 09, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB----- 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. We release patreon-only content once per month! www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem
108 - Gaming The Eco-System Part 2
March 09, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB----- 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. We release patreon-only content once per month! www.patreon.com/gamingthesystem
107 - The Last of Us Commentary Ep 6
March 02, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBMatt and Jem gush over their love Pedro, Bella, and Clickers. ----- 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
106 - The Last of Us Commentary Ep 5
February 27, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBMatt and Jem gush over their love Pedro, Bella, and Clickers. ----- 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
105 - Hogwarts Legacy Part 2
February 23, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAlex, Jem and Matt discuss the recently released game all long-time Harry Potter fans have been waiting for: Hogwarts Legacy. Will the legacy of this game do more to harm than help in the fight trans rights? We discuss this complex topic as allies of the trans community. ----- 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
105 - Hogwarts Legacy - Part 2
February 23, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAlex, Jem and Matt discuss the recently released game all long-time Harry Potter fans have been waiting for: Hogwarts Legacy. Will the legacy of this game do more to harm than help in the fight trans rights? We discuss this complex topic as allies of the trans community. ----- 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. We release patreon-only content once per month! www.patreon.com/gamingth...
104 - The Last of Us Commentary Ep 3 + 4
February 18, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBMatt and Jem gush over their love Pedro, Bella, and Clickers. ----- 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
103 - Hogwarts Legacy Part 1
February 16, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAlex, Jem and Matt discuss the recently released game all long-time Harry Potter fans have been waiting for: Hogwarts Legacy. Will the legacy of this game do more to harm than help in the fight trans rights? We discuss this complex topic as allies of the trans community. ----- 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
103 - Hogwarts Legacy - Part 1
February 16, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAlex, Jem and Matt discuss the recently released game all long-time Harry Potter fans have been waiting for: Hogwarts Legacy. Will the legacy of this game do more to harm than help in the fight trans rights? We discuss this complex topic as allies of the trans community. ----- 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. We release patreon-only content once per month! www.patreon.com/gamingth...
102 - The Last of Us Commentary Ep 1 + 2
February 09, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBMatt and Jem gush over their love Pedro, Bella, and Clickers in the first 2 episodes 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
101 - GOW Ragnarok - Conspiracy Theories
February 02, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS WHO BLEW THE F#%£ING HORN? Alex and Matt answer the biggest mysteries. Who is the World Serpent? Where will the next game be set? Why was Heimdall at the top of the wall? we have the answers... well, some of them. ----- 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
100 - Chosen Ones & Born Supremacy
January 26, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBWe explore the chosen one archetype and whether it is toxic, neutral, or positive. also, we examine why some people are deemed superior to other based on the circumstance of their birth. ----- 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
99 - GOW Ragnarok Animals!
January 23, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS We talk about the beautiful doggies, wolfies, turtles, whales and all the other lovely creatures in God of War Ragnarok. ----- 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
98 - Royalty & Nobility
January 19, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWe talk about the wretched oppressive hierarchy of royalty and nobility and how it permeates games and the impact is has. ----- 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
97 - God Of War Ragnarok Deep Dive - Part 2
January 16, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBSPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS Alex and and Matt have survived Ragnarok and platinumed the game so we will be talking and talking and talking about GOW Ragnarok until we run out of things to say. ----- 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
96 - God Of War Ragnarok Deep Dive - Part 1
January 12, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS Alex and and Matt have survived Ragnarok and platinumed the game so we will be talking and talking and talking about GOW Ragnarok until we run out of things to say. ----- 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
95 - Gaming and Gift Giving - Part 2
January 05, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBFor the many people who don't know what to buy the gamer in their life as a gift, look no further than this episode ----- 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
94 - Gaming and Gift Giving - Part 1
December 29, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBFor the many people who don't know what to buy the gamer in their life as a gift, look no further than this episode. ----- 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
93 - Our Top 15 Gifts For Gamers
December 20, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBAlex, Matt, and Jem from Gaming the System share their top 15 gifts for gamers. These work year-round, don't forget, gaming is for life, not just for Christmas! ----- 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
92 - Gaming (with) The Family - Part 1
December 15, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe festive period is often a chance to game and these days that’s as likely to be on the screen as the table. The GTS team discuss the ups and downs of gaming with family, how it bridges the generation gap and bonds families, and when doesn’t quite go to plan. We talk sharing our passion for gaming with those we love and take a look at the physical, practical and ideological barriers to Gaming (with) the Family! We explore our good and bad experiences of gaming with family members. Then ...
91 - Narrative Romance
December 08, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn our second episode examining romance in games, we look at the specifically written romances that the player has no say in. What is the state of these kinds of romantic stories in games? ----- 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